Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol

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Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol
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Michigan Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander US-O6 insignia.svg Col Christopher A. Ballard
Vice Commander US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Stephen L. Tupper
Chief of Staff US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Kyle A. Curtiss
Current statistics
Cadets513
Seniors740
Total Membership1,253
Website miwg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 28 September 2022

The Michigan Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Michigan. Michigan Wing headquarters are located in Selfridge Air National Guard Base. [1] The Michigan Wing consists of over 1,200 cadet and adult members at over 42 locations across the state of Michigan. [2]

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Mission

Civil Air Patrol performs three primary missions: providing emergency services in support of federal, state and local agencies; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public. [3]

Emergency services

Civil Air Patrol conducts search and rescue missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. Civil Air Patrol also assists in disaster relief efforts by providing air and ground digital imagery, key personnel transportation, and conducts a national radio communications network. Civil Air Patrol provides Air Force support, including light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys, and assists in counter-drug missions. Michigan members are trained to NIMS compliance. [4]

In May 2020, members of the Michigan Wing were a critical component in the fight against 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Members of the Michigan Wing began transporting coronavirus test kits between Lansing and more remote areas of Michigan as a part of Michigan's response to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, members of the Michigan Wing led the demobilization efforts of the Alternative Care Sites that were established at the TCF Center in Detroit and the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, as members of the Incident management team. [5] [6]

Cadet programs

Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program for youth ages 12–21. Cadets receive orientation flights in small aircraft as part of their overall aerospace education, learn to lead, participate in a variety of national, state and local activities and improve their physical fitness. Michigan cadets meet 2.5 hours per week and one weekend per month on average. They also have opportunities to attend leadership encampments, career academies, and other special activities during the spring and summer. [7] It is widely accepted that Ann Arbor 655 has the best Cadet program, having won Michigan Wing Cadet Competition for the past 12 years.

Cadet Members of the Michigan Wing and Cadet Ken at the 2022 Oakland Co. Intl. Airport Open House KPTK Cadet Ken.jpg
Cadet Members of the Michigan Wing and Cadet Ken at the 2022 Oakland Co. Intl. Airport Open House

Aerospace education

Civil Air Patrol offers education for its own members and the general public. Education to the general public is offered by providing workshops for educators and youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events. [8] Cadets may attend Flight Academies, Model Rocketry, RC Airplanes, and Orientation Flights in both a Cessna and a glider. [9]

Resources

As of 2012, the Michigan Wing has 10 Single-Engine planes and 2 gliders. They have 16 Vehicles, mainly 9-10 seat vans split between the squadrons. They have 13 VHF/FM Repeaters and 175 VHF/FM stations, with 27 HF stations. [10]

Organization

Firefighter TSgt Kurt Brunsman aids a tornado casualty portrayed by a Civil Air Patrol Cadet during a tornado response exercise held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base. Firefighter TSgt Kurt Brunsman aids a tornado casualty portrayed by a Michigan Civil Air Patrol Cadet.JPG
Firefighter TSgt Kurt Brunsman aids a tornado casualty portrayed by a Civil Air Patrol Cadet during a tornado response exercise held at Selfridge Air National Guard Base.
SSgt Chandra Corrado and SSgt Linda Treat apply moulage to a Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol member; who portrayed a tornado casualty during a tornado response exercise. SSgt Chandra Corrado and SSgt Linda Treat apply moulage to Civil Air Patrol, Michigan Wing member.jpg
SSgt Chandra Corrado and SSgt Linda Treat apply moulage to a Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol member; who portrayed a tornado casualty during a tornado response exercise.
Fire Fighters Jason Collier and Anthony Shreve aid a casualty of a simulated tornado played by Civil Air Patrol member Amanda Shields during 127th Wing's Tornado Response exercise. Fire Fighters Jason Collier and Anthony Shreve aid a casualty of a simulated tornado played by Civil Air Patrol, Michigan Wing member.jpg
Fire Fighters Jason Collier and Anthony Shreve aid a casualty of a simulated tornado played by Civil Air Patrol member Amanda Shields during 127th Wing's Tornado Response exercise.
MIWG CAP members meet with members of the 127th Wing 'Red Devils' to learn about A-10 operations and training MIWG with 127th Wing.jpg
MIWG CAP members meet with members of the 127th Wing 'Red Devils' to learn about A-10 operations and training
Members of the MIWG spent time with the F-22 Demo Team before an airshow MIWG F-22 Demo Team.jpg
Members of the MIWG spent time with the F-22 Demo Team before an airshow
Squadrons of the Michigan Wing [11]
DesignationSquadron NameLocationNotes
MI001 Michigan Wing Headquarters Selfridge ANGB
MI002Owosso Composite Squadron Owosso
MI007Livingston Composite Squadron Howell
MI009Kalamazoo Composite Squadron Portage
MI011Blue Water Composite Squadron Shelby Township
MI015Wolverine Composite Flight Benton Harbor
MI022Copper Country Composite Squadron Calumet
MI036Sanilac Flight Cass City
MI059Adrian Composite Squadron Adrian
MI063Monroe Composite Squadron Monroe
MI068Sixgate Composite Squadron Farmington Hills
MI073South Oakland Cadet Squadron Farmington
MI075Lt Col Keehn Composite Squadron Flushing
MI094Highpoint Composite Squadron Cadillac
MI096Bay de Noc Flight Escanaba
MI117Van Dyke Cadet Squadron Fraser
MI119Lakeshore 119 Composite Squadron Muskegon
MI131Traverse City Composite Squadron Traverse City
MI135Al Johnson Legacy Cadet Squadron Holland
MI165Cass River Composite Squadron Caro
MI176176th Selfridge Composite Squadron Selfridge ANGB
MI183Livonia Thunderbolt Composite Squadron Livonia
MI190Grand Rapids Senior Squadron Grand Rapids
MI192Bishop Airport Senior Squadron Flint
MI201Dickinson County Composite Squadron Kingsford
MI214Jackson Composite Squadron Jackson
MI222Ionia Flight Ionia
MI238 Oakland Composite Squadron Pontiac
MI241Major Joe Koch Memorial Cadet Squadron Columbiaville
MI243Thunder Bay Flight Alpena
MI248Kellogg Field Senior Squadron Battle Creek
MI250Battle Creek Flight Battle Creek
MI257Scott M. Burgess Composite Squadron Grand Ledge
MI260Willow Run Composite Squadron Ypsilanti
MI261Bay City Cadet Squadron Bay City
MI265Grand Rapids Metro Cadet Squadron Grand Rapids
MI271Mustang Cadet Squadron New Hudson
MI276Lapeer Composite Squadron Lapeer
MI277Au Sable Valley Cadet Squadron Cadillac
MI394Chippewa County Composite FlightSault Ste Marie
MI437South Lyon Cadet Squadron South Lyon
MI610Gaylord Senior Squadron Grayling
MI655 Maj Kevin A Adams Memorial Composite Squadron Ann Arbor
MI999Michigan Wing State Legislative Squadron Lansing

Under the Civil Air Patrol Employment Protection Act, employers in the state of Michigan are required by law to grant a leave of absence to their employees who are members of Civil Air Patrol, when those employees are deployed to an emergency mission. An employer may not discriminate against, discipline, or discharge an employee for being a member of Civil Air Patrol or for taking a leave of absence to assist in an emergency mission. [12]

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References

  1. ↑ "Michigan Wing Financial Management Procedure 01A" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  4. ↑ "Emergency Services". Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol assists with air transport of COVID-19 test kits". WLUC-TV. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
  6. ↑ "Mich. Wing Supports COVID-19 Patient Center". CAP.NEWS. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
  7. ↑ "Cadet Programs". Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 7 November 2015.[ permanent dead link ]
  8. ↑ "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 2015-11-14. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "Aerospace Education". Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  10. ↑ https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Leg_Day_MI_Wing_HiRes_6D9126C33B4BD.pdf [ bare URL PDF ]
  11. ↑ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  12. ↑ "Civil Air Patrol Employment Protection Act". Michigan Legislature. 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2017.
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