California Wing Civil Air Patrol

The California Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of California. California Wing headquarters are located in Van Nuys, California.^[2] The California Wing consists of over 3,000 cadet and adult members at over 77 locations across the state of California.^[3]

Mission

The California Wing performs the 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.^[4]

Emergency services

The California Wing provides emergency services, including search and rescue missions, disaster relief missions, providing Air Force support, and assisting in counter-drug missions.^[5]

Cadet programs

Youth aged 12-20 may enter a CAP cadet program, which provides a 16 step program covering aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.^[6] The California Wing offers an annual summer encampment for cadets to further their skills.^[7]

Aerospace education

The Civil Air Patrol provides aerospace education for both volunteer CAP members and the general public. The internal education program for CAP members educates senior and cadet members; the external program for the general public is provided through workshops offered through the nation's education system.^[8]

Organization

A California CAP cadet salutes the American flag.

The California Wing Civil Air Patrol honor guard presents the colors during the 2012 Memorial Day observance at the El Dorado County Veterans Monument in Placerville, California.

Local California Wing CAP cadets visit the USS Midway in San Diego during one of their educational trips.

Civil Air Patrol cadets raise the Colors during an Armed Force Day celebration at the Aerospace Museum of California.

California CAP members pose for a photo during a visit to the USS Midway.

The California Wing is divided into eight groups across the state, with each squadron being assigned as a component of a group based on its geographical location.^[9]

See also

• California Air National Guard
• California State Military Reserve

References

External links

• California Wing Civil Air Patrol official website
• Civil Air Patrol -- United States Air Force Auxiliary website

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