Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol

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Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol
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Tennessee Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander US-O6 insignia.svg Col George R. "Rob" Borsari III
Deputy Commander US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col William Renaud
Chief of Staff US-O6 insignia.svg Col. Dent Young
Current statistics
Cadets406
Seniors638
Total Membership1,044
Website tnwg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 2022

The Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Tennessee. The Wing headquarters are located near Signature Flight Services (FBO) on McGhee Tyson airport in Alcoa, Tennessee. [1] The Tennessee Wing consists of over 1,000 cadet and adult members at over 30 locations across the state. [2]

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Mission

The Tennessee Wing performs all three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public. [3]

Emergency services

Always prepared, both in the air and on the ground, members of Civil Air Patrol perform emergency services for state and local agencies as well as the federal government as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization.

In 2022, Tennessee wing provided support to FEMA and other agencies following the spring tornadoes in eastern Kentucky and later, in August, after the severe flooding in western Kentucky.

Cadet programs

Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. As cadets participate in these four elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way. Many of the nation’s astronauts, pilots, engineers, and scientists first explored their careers through CAP. It shapes the experiences and aspirations of youth age 12-21, both in and outside CAP’s cadet program. Squadrons with cadets can be found across Tennessee, as shown in the list below. Activities have included Encampment karaoke in 2022, various escapades at the 2023 and 2024 Vonore Balloon Festival, and the storied exploits of TN-187.

Aerospace education

Civil Air Patrol’s awarding-winning aerospace education program promotes aerospace, aviation, and STEM-related careers with engaging, standards-based, hands-on curriculum and activities. It provides training to the members of CAP, and also offers workshops for youth and educators across the nation through schools and at public aviation events. [4] Tennessee CAP holds annual professional development classes for teachers working with grades K-12, and also provides both published materials and STEM kits to homeschool groups.

Organization

Charlie Smith, an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol's Tennessee Wing, poses alongside the Cessna 182 that he flew in support of the Deep Water Horizon Mission from Mobile Alabama. 100625-O-0000U-001.jpg
Charlie Smith, an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol's Tennessee Wing, poses alongside the Cessna 182 that he flew in support of the Deep Water Horizon Mission from Mobile Alabama.
Cadets and senior members with the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol got a chance to sit down and talk with Maj. Gen. Haston, Adjutant General of the Tennessee Military Department. Cadets and senior members with the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol.jpg
Cadets and senior members with the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol got a chance to sit down and talk with Maj. Gen. Haston, Adjutant General of the Tennessee Military Department.
Charlie Smith, an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol, lines up a photo out of the rear-seat swing window during an oil spill surveillance mission. Charlie Smith, Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol.jpg
Charlie Smith, an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol, lines up a photo out of the rear-seat swing window during an oil spill surveillance mission.
Squadrons of the Tennessee Wing [5]
DesignationSquadron NameLocationNotes
TN001Tennessee Wing Headquarters Alcoa
TN004Tri-Cites Composite Squadron Blountville
TN005Smyrna Composite Squadron Smyrna
TN014Memphis Belle Composite Squadron Millington
TN015Greeneville Composite Squadron Greeneville
TN019Morristown Composite Squadron Morristown
TN036Tullahoma Composite Squadron Tullahoma
TN080Henry County Composite Squadron Paris 2001 Squadron of Merit, 2003 Squadron of Merit, 2004 Squadron of Merit
TN087Knoxville Senior Squadron Knoxville
TN093Sevier County Composite Squadron Sevierville
TN114Southern Middle Tennessee Flight Lewisburg
TN119Jackson Madison County Senior Squadron Jackson
TN120Crossville Senior Squadron Crossville
TN133Middle Tennessee Senior Squadron Ashland City
TN148McGhee-Tyson Composite Squadron Knoxville
TN160Sumner County Cadet Squadron Madison
TN162Murfreesboro Composite Squadron Murfreesboro
TN170Oak Ridge Composite Squadron Oak Ridge
TN173Cleveland Composite Squadron Cleveland
TN176Rhea County Flight Dayton
TN185Music City Composite Squadron Nashville Squadron of Merit 2003, 2008, 2020, 2022 Squadron of Distinction 2020 Quality Cadet Unit Award 2014, 2016 - 2022 Unit Citation May 2019 and June 2021
TN187Chattanooga Cadet Squadron Chattanooga
TN191Hendersonville Cadet Squadron Hendersonville
TN192Choo Choo Senior Squadron Chattanooga
TN193Williamson County Cadet Squadron Thompson Station
TN194Hardeman County Cadet Squadron Rossville
TN195Union City Composite Squadron Union City
TN218Dickson County Composite Squadron Dickson
TN330Sequoyah Cadet Squadron Madisonville
TN393Cumberland Composite Squadron Gainesboro
TN395Portland Flight Portland
TN582Sunsphere Cadet Squadron Knoxville
TN999Tennessee Legislative Squadron Nashville

Civil Air Patrol members employed within the borders of Tennessee are guaranteed unpaid leave from their place of work without "loss of time, pay not specifically related to leave of absence time, regular leave or vacation, or impairment of efficiency rating" whenever they are activated for duty or training, under TN Code § 8-33-110 and § 42-7-102 (2021). [6] [7]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Contact Us". Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  2. ↑ "2012 Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  3. ↑ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  4. ↑ "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  5. ↑ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "§ 8-33-110. Public Officers and Employees: Unpaid leave for members of Tennessee army and air national guard, Tennessee state guard and civil air patrol". Justia. 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ↑ "§ 42-7-102. Aeronautics: Civil Air Patrol Leave of Absence With Pay — Other Rights and Benefits". Justia. 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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