Arkansas Wing Civil Air Patrol
Arkansas Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Arkansas. Arkansas Wing headquarters are located in Little Rock, Arkansas.[1] Arkansas Wing consists of over 400 cadet and adult members at over 12 locations across the state of Arkansas.[2]
| File:ARWG Emblem 2020 500p.gif Arkansas Wing of Civil Air Patrol | |
| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Command staff | |
| Commander | File:US-O6 darker insignia.jpg Col Richard D. Smith |
| Vice Commander | File:US-O5 insignia.svg Lt Col Charles Rine |
| Chief of Staff | File:US-O3 insignia.svg Capt Justin U. Brand |
| Command NCO | File:E7a USAF MSGT.svg SMSgt Patrick J. Coon |
| Current statistics | |
| Cadets | 306 |
| Seniors | 275 |
| Total Membership | 581 |
| Awards |
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| Website | arwg.cap.gov/ |
| Statistics as of 03/2024 | |
Mission
Civil Air Patrol has three primary missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for CAP members and the general public.[3]
Emergency services
Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services, includes performing search and rescue and disaster relief missions; it also assists in humanitarian aid missions. It provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. Civil Air Patrol may offer support to counter-drug missions.[4]
Cadet programs
Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21, which includes aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.[5]
Aerospace education
Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public; this includes providing training to the members of CAP, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.[6]
Organization
| Designation | Unit Name | Location |
|---|---|---|
| SWR-AR-040 | 40th Composite Squadron | Hot Springs |
| SWR-AR-042 | 42nd Composite Squadron | Little Rock |
| SWR-AR-067 | 67th Composite Flight | Monticello |
| SWR-AR-083 | 83rd Composite Squadron | Fort Smith |
| SWR-AR-094 | 94th Composite Squadron | Conway |
| SWR-AR-095 | 95th Composite Squadron | Texarkana |
| SWR-AR-099 | 99th Composite Squadron | West Memphis |
| SWR-AR-102 | 102nd Composite Squadron | Russellville |
| SWR-AR-107 | 107th Composite Squadron | Mountain Home |
| SWR-AR-115 | 115th Composite Squadron | Rogers |
| SWR-AR-120 | 120th Composite Squadron | Jonesboro |
| SWR-AR-801 | 801st Cadet Squadron | Little Rock |
See also
References
- ↑ "Contact Us". Archived from the original on 6 October 2015. https://web.archive.org/web/20151006005225/http://www.arwingcap.org/Joomla/index.php/contact-us.
- ↑ "2014 Statistics". http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/ArkansasWing_HR_A3453EBA2F492.pdf.
- ↑ "Civil Air Patrol". http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/.
- ↑ "Emergency Services". http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/about/civil_air_patrols_three_primary_missions/emergency-services/.
- ↑ "Cadet Programs". http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/about/civil_air_patrols_three_primary_missions/cadet-programs/.
- ↑ "Aerospace Education". http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/about/civil_air_patrols_three_primary_missions/.
External links
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