| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Executive staff | |
| Commander | Colonel Earl Sherwin |
| Vice Commander | Lt Col David Novotny |
| Current statistics | |
| Squadrons | 34 |
| Cadets | 1089 |
| Seniors | 1009 |
| Total Membership | 2098 |
| Statistics as of Dec 11[1] | |
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Colorado Wing 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 Earl Sherwin
The Colorado Wing (COWG) operates in the Rocky Mountain Region for the CAP. The Wing consists of 35 squadrons in four groups within Colorado. CAP squadrons are of three types: Cadet, Composite and Senior: 1) "Cadet" squadrons consists of basic cadets, with a minimum of three senior members (adults) for supervisory, administrative, and training requirements; 2) "Senior" squadrons consists exclusively of senior members, all over the age of 18; and, 3) "Composite" squadrons consists of both cadets and senior members, conducting both cadet and senior programs.[2]
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, normally search and rescue activities.
- Composite squadrons offer programs for both cadets and senior members.
Group 1[]
Group 1, Sqdn 166, is responsible for operations in and around greater Denver area.[3]
| Sqdn No. | Name/Type | Location | Meets at | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 162 | Black Sheep Senior | Englewood | Centennial Airport Tower | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 186 | Dakota Ridge Composite | Littleton | Centennial Community Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 188 | Evergreen Composite | Evergreen | Evergreen Lutheran Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 031 | Foothills Cadet | Golden | Belmar Baptist Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 143 | Mile High Cadet | Aurora | Buckley Air Force Base | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 148 | Mustang Cadet | South Aurora | Department Of Military Affairs | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 173 | Parker Cadet | Parker | Parker Evangelical Presbyterian Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 183 | Valkyrie Cadet | East Denver | Wings Over the Rockies Museum | vcs.cowg.cap.gov |
Group 2[]
Group 2, Sqdn 167, operates in Northern Colorado, out of Rocky Mountain Metropolitan Airport, Building B8.[4]
| Sqdn No. | Name/Type | Location | Meets at | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 023 | Arvada Cadet | Arvada | Lincoln Academy | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 072 | Boulder Composite | Boulder | Calvary Bible Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 099 | Broomfield Composite | Broomfield | Life Fellowship Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 021 | Greeley Composite | Greeley | Greeley/Weld County Airport | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 136 | Jefferson County Cadet | Rocky Mtn Metro Airport | Western Air Flight Academy | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 068 | North Valley Composite | Thornton | Village Baptist Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 181 | Steamboat Springs Composite | Steamboat Springs | Steamboat Springs Airport | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 147 | Thompson Valley Composite | Ft. Collins | Military Sciences Bldg, Colorado State University |
ColoWingCAP.org |
| 022 | Vance Brand Cadet | Longmont | National Guard Armory building | ColoWingCAP.org |
Group 3[]
Group 3, Sqdn 168 operates in Southern Colorado, out of Peterson Air Force Base.[5]
| Sqdn No. | Name/Type | Location | Meets at | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 159 | Air Academy Composite | USAF Academy | USAFA Bldg 8110 Entrance #30 | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 030 | Colorado Springs Cadet | Peterson AFB | Peterson AFB, Building 350 | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 157 | Douglas Cadet | Castle Rock | New Hope Presbyterian Church | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 098 | Fremont-Starfire Composite | Canon City | GOAL Academy | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 080 | Pikes Peak Senior | Peterson AFB | Peterson AFB Chapel, Building 1410 | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 179 | Pueblo Eagles Composite | Pueblo Memorial Airport | Pueblo Weisbrod Aircraft Museum | ColoWingCAP.org |
Group 4[]
Group 4, Sqdn 169, conducts operations in Western Colorado, from Montrose, out of Montrose Armory.[6]
| Sqdn No. | Name/Type | Location | Meets at | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 139 | Cortez Senior | Cortez Municipal Airport | CAP Hangar, Cortez Airport | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 160 | Heart Of The Rockies Composite | Alamosa | San Luis Valley Regional Airport | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 157 | Mesa Verde Cadet | Cortez | Cortez Journal Building | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 141 | Montrose Composite | Montrose | Montrose National Guard Armory | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 176 | Durango Composite | Durango | Durango Armory | ColoWingCAP.org |
| 015 | Thunder Mountain Composite | Grand Jct. | near Grand Junction Regional Airport | ColoWingCAP.org |
Encampment[]
Cadet encampments, usually a week in length, provide cadets with an intense look at military life. Encampment attendance is a prerequisite for the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award. Senior members may also be awarded the ribbon for providing leadership at CAP encampments.[7]
Colorado Wing's Encampment has been held at the US Air Force Academy, Ft Carson and Peterson AFB in Colorado Springs, CO.
Ground search and rescue[]
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[8] 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 the Federal Emergency Management Agency) 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.
Air search and rescue[]
N652CP, Thompson Valley's Cessna 182T, sits on the ramp at Akron Airport, Colorado.
CAP cadets can qualify to participate in FAA-approved air-search flights as observers with a CAP-certified pilot. Cadets with their pilot-in-command license can qualify as cadet pilots for air-search flights. Training is provided, along with age and license requirements.[9][10]
Awards and decorations[]
References[]
- ↑ "eServices, National Headquarters". Civil Air Patrol. http://www.capnhq.gov., login required
- ↑ ColoradoWingCAP.org: General Information About The Colorado Wing CAP
- ↑ ColoradoWingCAP.org: Group 1
- ↑ ColoradoWingCAP.org: Group 2
- ↑ ColoradoWingCAP.org: Group 3
- ↑ ColoradoWingCAP.org: Group 4
- ↑ ColoradoWingCAP.org: Colorado Wing Summer Encampment
- ↑ ColoradoWingCAP.org GSAR School
- ↑ COwg.CAP.gov: Emergency Services
- ↑ COwg.CAP.gov: I Am a Pilot, and requirements
External links[]
- CoWG.CAP.gov official site
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