Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol

The Missouri Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Missouri. Missouri Wing headquarters are located in Whiteman Air Force Base.^[2] The Missouri Wing consists of over 1,000 cadet and adult members at over 28 locations across the state of Missouri.^[3]

Mission

The Missouri Wing performs the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for Civil Air Patrol members and the general public.^[4]

Emergency services

The Civil Air Patrol performs search and rescue missions, directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Tyndall Air Force Base. The Civil Air Patrol provides air and ground transportation and an extensive communications network during disaster relief efforts, and conducts aerial photography of damaged areas after natural disasters. The CAP provides Air Force support, including light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route survey. The CAP also provides assistance in counter-drug operations.^[5]

Cadet programs

The Civil Air Patrol provides a program for cadets aged 12 to 21, which is conducted as a 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.^[6]

Aerospace education

The Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education for CAP members and the general public by providing training to CAP cadets, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.^[7]

Organization

Master Sgt. William Sander, 509th Comptroller Squadron financial services superintendent, measures a Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol cadet's, sit-and-reach physical assessment.

The Sedalia Cadet Squadron's location in Clinton, Missouri.

Master Sgt. William Sander records the run times of two CAP cadets.

See also

• Missouri Air National Guard
• Missouri Naval Militia
• Missouri Reserve Military Force

References

External links

• Missouri Wing Civil Air Patrol official website

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