The West Virginia Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of West Virginia. West Virginia Wing headquarters are located in Charleston, West Virginia.[1] The West Virginia Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at over 12 locations across the state of West Virginia.[2]
 West Virginia Wing of Civil Air Patrol | |
| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Command staff | |
| Commander |  Col Connie S. Moody |
| Vice Commander |  Lt Col Richard L. Judy, II |
| Chief of Staff | Col William (Mike) Nimmo |
| Current statistics | |
| Cadets | 292 |
| Seniors | 354 |
| Total Membership | 646 |
| Website | wvwg |
| Statistics as of 2019 | |
Mission
editThe 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
editThe Civil Air Patrol performs emergency services missions, including search and rescue missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. Other missions include providing disaster relief, through offering ground and air transport of and an extensive communications network, and the transport of medically time-sensitive materials. The Civil Air Patrol provides Air Force support through the conducting of light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol may also assist in counter-drug missions.[4]
Cadet programs
editThe Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21. The program allows cadets to progress at their own pace through a 16-step program including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.[5]
Aerospace education
editThe Civil Air Patrol teaches aerospace education to both CAP members and the general public. Teaching includes the providing of training to the members of the CAP, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.[6]
Organization
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| Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| WV-000 | West Virginia Wing HQ Squadron | Charleston | |
| WV-099 | Beckley Composite Squadron | Beaver | |
| WV-030 | Boone Composite Squadron | Danville | |
| WV-016 | Calhoun Composite Squadron | Grantsville | |
| WV-013 | Charleston Composite Squadron | Charleston | |
| WV-038 | Clarksburg Composite Squadron | Bridgeport | |
| WV-100 | Greenbrier Composite Squadron | Lewisburg | |
| WV-020 | Martinsburg Composite Squadron | Martinsburg | |
| WV-093 | Mercer Composite Squadron | Bluefield | |
| WV-113 | Mid-Valley Composite Squadron | Ona | |
| WV-060 | Morgantown Composite Squadron | Morgantown | |
| WV-040 | Parkersburg Composite Squadron | Parkersburg | |
| WV-114 | Potomac Highlands Composite Squadron | Petersburg | |
| WV-049 | Wheeling Composite Squadron | Wheeling |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Civil Air Patrol West Virginia Wing". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Emergency Services". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Cadet Programs". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Aerospace Education". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Squadrons". West Virginia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
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