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Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol

Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander	Colonel Edward D. Phelka
Vice Commander	Colonel Phil Biersdorfer
Chief of Staff	MSgt Cynthia Smith
Current statistics
Cadets	648
Seniors	896
Total Membership	1544
Statistics as of March 2008

The Colorado Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the state of Colorado. Its headquarters are located at Peterson AFB, and the wing is under the command of Colonel Edward D. Phelka.

Structure

The Colorado Wing is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Colorado, and reports to Rocky Mountain Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters. The wing supervises the individual groups and squadrons that comprise the basic operational unit of CAP. The Colorado Wing headquarters are located at Peterson AFB, Colorado.

Below the Wing level, Colorado is divided into # smaller groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs,

Underneath each group are numerous squadrons. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons:

• A cadet squadron focus primarily on training, leadership development and activities for CAP cadets.
• A senior squadron is a unit dedicated to allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions, nromally search and rescue activities.
• Composite squadrons offer programs for both cadets and senior members.

Groups and Squadrons

Group 1

Group 1 is responsible for operations in and around greater Denver area.

Squadrons of Group 1

Squadron Number	Name/Type	Location	Meets at	Website
162	Black Sheep Senior Squadron	Centennial Airport Tower	Englewood	[1]
166	Group 1 Headquarters	No Specific Meeting Location	Parker	group1.cowg.cap.gov
Squadron ###				squadron601.us

Group 2

Group 2 operates in Northern Colorado.

Squadrons of Group 2

Squadron Number	Name/Location/Type	Website
Group 2 Headquarters	Fort Indiantown Gap	pawingcap.com/gp2
Squadron 202	Bedford Composite	bedfordcap.org

Group 3

Group 3 operates in Southern Colorado.

Squadrons of Group 3

Squadron Number	Name/Location/Type	Website
Group 3 Headquarters	Willow Grove JRB	pawingcap.com/gp3
Squadron 101	Levittown Cadet	None Listed

Group 4

Group 4 conducts operations in Western Colorado.

Squadrons of Group 4

Squadron Number	Name/Location/Type	Website
Group 4 Headquarters	Hazleton Municipal Airport	pawingcap.com/gp4
Squadron 201	Wayne Composite	None Listed

Schools

GSAR

The wing operates a ground search and rescue ("GSAR") school on an annual basis, normally held in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains, west of Kremmling To participate, Cadets must be at least 14 years old, hold the rank of at least Cadet Senior Airman, successfully pass a physical fitness test, and have previous participation in cadet summer activities. Additionally, all participants must have completed basic training in emergency services (offered by FEMA) and be able to hike long distances with a 20-25 pound pack. Participants spend the entire school (normally, eight days) in a field environment, and are awarded a Ground Team member badge at the successful completion of the school.

Contact Information

Postal address

Colorado Wing CAP Headquarters
RMR-CO-001
360 W Otis Street
Peterson AFB, CO 80914

Phone

Phone: 719-556-8280
Fax: 719-556-6186

Hours of Operation

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External links

Official Websites

• Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol