Arkansas Wing Civil Air Patrol
| 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 | |
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]
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/.
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