Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol

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Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol
Georgia Wing Emblem large alpha.png
Georgia Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander US-O6 insignia.svg Col Michael Willis
Vice Commander
  • North GA - US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Robert Powers
  • South GA - US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Fred Broome
Chief of Staff US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Michael Crowe
Command NCO CAP-OR-7.svg MSgt Michael Sanchez
Current statistics
Cadets931
Seniors882
Total Membership1813
Awards
  • Unit Citation Award (2016)
  • Unit Citation Award (as part of Southeast Region) (2019)
Website gawg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 3 January 2024

The Georgia Wing (GAWG) is a subdivision of the Civil Air Patrol which oversees its operations in Georgia. They provide emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs within the state. Georgia Wing headquarters are located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia. [1] Georgia Wing is often referred to by its members as "GA-Wing".[ citation needed ]

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Mission

CAP focuses itself on accomplishing its three main missions: to provide emergency services during critical times; offer cadet programs that help young people develop important life skills and leadership abilities; and give aerospace education to its members and the general public.

Emergency services

CAP provides emergency services including search and rescue, disaster relief support and assistance in humanitarian aid missions. The CAP provides Air Force support through providing light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. CAP may also assist in counter-drug missions, if required.

Cadet programs

CAP offers a cadet program for youth ages 12 to 21. The program is organized as a sixteen-step training program which offers aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness, and moral leadership.

Aerospace education

CAP provides aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public. It includes providing training to the members of the CAP, and offering workshops for youth across the nation via schools and public aviation events.

Structure

Georgia Wing is the highest level of Civil Air Patrol in Georgia. the Georgia Wing reports to Southeast Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters.

Below the wing level, Georgia is divided into groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs, as well as participates in larger-scale training and events with the rest of Georgia Wing, Southeast Region, and National CAP organizations (e.g. professional development classes, emergency services training classes and exercises, cadet flight orientation events, and cadet and senior aerospace and leadership training events).

Underneath each group are numerous squadrons. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons typically meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons. A cadet squadron focuses primarily on providing training and education (leadership, character development, aerospace education, and emergency services training) for cadets. A senior squadron is a unit dedicated to allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions. Composite squadrons have both cadets and senior members working together.

Groups and squadrons

Lt. Col. James Card, (center), assistant director of communications and licensing officer, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, discusses the CAP's three missions with a young cadet. Lt. Col. James Card, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol.JPG
Lt. Col. James Card, (center), assistant director of communications and licensing officer, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, discusses the CAP's three missions with a young cadet.
Cap. Cadet 2d Lt. Nathan Bernth (left) speaks with Col. Brent Bracewell (right). Col. Bracewell and the Civil Air Patrol.jpg
Cap. Cadet 2d Lt. Nathan Bernth (left) speaks with Col. Brent Bracewell (right).
Lt. Col. James Card, (center), Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, teaches young cadets how to use communication equipment during Georgia Wing CAP's weeklong summer encampment at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. Lt. Col. James Card, (center), assistant director of communications and licensing officer, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol.jpg
Lt. Col. James Card, (center), Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, teaches young cadets how to use communication equipment during Georgia Wing CAP’s weeklong summer encampment at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.
Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets collaborate before setting out for their next objective during land navigation training. Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets collaborate.JPG
Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets collaborate before setting out for their next objective during land navigation training.
Lt. Col. James Card, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, mentors with young cadets. Lt. Col. James Card, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, mentors with young cadets.JPG
Lt. Col. James Card, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, mentors with young cadets.
Cadet Airmen First Class Blake Jones, Echo Flight, Squadron 2, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, points his team in the direction to find their next objective during land navigation training, July 22. Cadet Airman First Class Blake Jones, Echo Flight, Squadron 2, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol.JPG
Cadet Airmen First Class Blake Jones, Echo Flight, Squadron 2, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, points his team in the direction to find their next objective during land navigation training, July 22.

Group 1

Group I is responsible for operations in and around Northwest Metro Atlanta.

Squadrons of group 1
Squadron numberName/locationType
SER-GA-003Atlanta Senior Squadron #1Senior
SER-GA-045Sandy Springs Cadet SquadronCadet
SER-GA-090Cobb County Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-118Group 1 headquartersHeadquarters
SER-GA-129Bartow-Etowah Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-454Marietta Air Museum Cadet SquadronCadet

Group 2

Group 2 operates around Northeastern Metro Atlanta.

Squadrons of group 2
Squadron numberName/locationType
SER-GA-065DeKalb County Cadet SquadronCadet
SER-GA-112Gwinnett Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-119Group 2 headquartersHeadquarters
SER-GA-130PDK Senior SquadronSenior
SER-GA-142Walton County Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-156Barrow Jackson Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-157Newton County Cadet SquadronCadet
SER-GA-452Clarke County Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-815Rockdale County Cadet Squadron Conyers Middle SchoolCadet

Group 3

Group 3 operates in the Central Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 3
Squadron numberName/locationType
SER-GA-002 Albany Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-014Griffin Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-033Middle Georgia Senior SquadronSenior
SER-GA-121 Group 3 headquarters Headquarters
SER-GA-419South Georgia Cadet SquadronCadet

Group 4

Group 4 conducts operations in the East Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 4
Squadron numberName/locationType
SER-GA-069Augusta Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-072Brunswick Senior SquadronSenior
SER-GA-075Savannah Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-122Group 4 headquartersHeadquarters
SER-GA-451Statesboro Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-454Effingham Cadet SquadronCadet

Group 5

Group 5 conducts operations in the Northern Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 5
Squadron numberName/locationType
SER-GA-108Whitfield-Murray Cadet SquadronCadet
SER-GA-123Group 5 headquartersHeadquarters
SER-GA-152North Georgia Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-160Forsyth County Cadet SquadronCadet
SER-GA-447Dahlonega Senior SquadronSenior
SER-GA-506Currahee Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-507Ellijay Composite SquadronComposite

Group 6

Group 6 conducts operations in the Western Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 6
Squadron numberName/locationType
SER-GA-098Columbus Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-109Fulton Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-116Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-124Group 6 headquartersHeadquarters
SER-GA-153West Georgia Composite SquadronComposite
SER-GA-154Sweetwater Cadet SquadronComposite

Schools

Georgia Wing conducts a number of schools to support its three main missions (emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs). These schools provide instruction and hands on experience to members in a variety of areas, ranging from aviation to search and rescue.

Cadet activities

Encampment

This school is normally a week-long in-residence training program for cadets age 12-20, supervised by trained adult Cadet Programs Officers with USAF oversight. The encampment teaches basic cadets the fundamentals of followership and discipline in a fun environment that is both academic and applied, with hands on events. This course is typically held on a local military base (see CAPP 60-70 for more detail) and typical activities may include supervised rappelling, orientation flights in military aircraft, tours of base units and facilities, etc. Encampment is not basic training; per CAPP 60-70, prospective encampment attendees must first complete promotion requirements for their first stripe (Curry Award) at their home unit, inclusive of passing physical fitness run/push-up/sit up/sit and reach standards, their first Leadership test, must have memorized the cadet oath, and must pass inspection for wear and grooming standards in both the USAF Blues and BDU uniform combinations. Encampment is intended to provide cadets with a taste of military life (typically with military style accommodations, food, and formations) intended to foster leadership growth and personal development in a positive, military style advanced training environment. Encampment completion is required for promotion to cadet officer and is also the required gateway activity to qualify cadets to then attend national special activities

Region Cadet Leadership School

RCLS is also a typically week-long course, offered for cadets in the grade of C/CMSGT and above per CAPR 52-16 (Section 8-7). RCLS is similar to Air Force ROTC's field training program, focusing on developing advanced cadets' leadership potential as indirect (officer role) leaders as opposed to direct (enlisted/NCO) leaders. This course involves both classroom instruction and applied leadership skills. [2] and may be held within Georgia Wing or within a neighboring Wing of the Southeast Region.

Glider Flight Encampment

Glider Flight Encampments are held throughout the nation, and instruct cadets in the principles of flight, culminating in several rides with qualified instructors in an unpowered glider. [2]

Powered Flight Encampment

Powered Flight Encampments instruct cadets in the basics of aviation. Cadets learn about ground and air procedures, as well as fly in CAP owned Cessna 172s and 182s. Cadets that do well during the program may earn their solo wings. [2]

Adult education opportunities

Volunteer University

In 2020, all of the CAP adult education and senior program level-courses were reorganized under the Volunteer University. References to Squadron Leadership School (SLS), Corporate Leadership Course (CLC), Region Staff College (RSC) or National Staff College (NSC) are obsolete and have been replaced.[ citation needed ]

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References

  1. ↑ "About Us". Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  2. 1 2 3 "2008 PA Wing Schools" . Retrieved 2008-10-17.
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