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File:Vermont Wing Civil Air Patrol logo.png The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary | |
| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Executive staff | |
| Commander | Col. Michael G. Davidson |
| Current statistics | |
| Squadrons | 7 |
| Cadets | 55 |
| Seniors | 107 |
| Statistics as of 2014[1] | |
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The Vermont Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Vermont. Vermont Wing headquarters are located in South Burlington, Vermont.[2] The Vermont Wing consists of over 150 cadet and adult members at over 7 locations across the state of Vermont.[3]
Mission[]
The Vermont Wing executes the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency service; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for Civil Air Patrol members and the public.[4]
Emergency services[]
The Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services, which includes performing search and rescue and disaster relief missions; assisting in humanitarian aid assignments; and providing Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol offers support to counter-drug missions.[5]
Cadet programs[]
The Civil Air Patrol runs cadet programs for youth aged 12 to 21, which cover materials such as aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.[6]
Aerospace education[]
The Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education for Civil Air Patrol members and the general public. The education is provided through the training offered to the cadets of CAP, and also through teaching workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.[7]
Organization[]
A Civil Air Patrol Maule MT-7 tows an L-23 Super Blanik glider to an area above Springfield, Vermont.
| Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| VT002 | Burlington Senior Squadron | South Burlington | |
| VT004 | Northeast Kingdom Composite Squadron | Lunenburg | |
| VT006 | Green Mountain Composite Squadron | Hinesburg | |
| VT007 | Springfield Composite Squadron | Claremont | |
| VT009 | Rutland Composite Squadron | Benson | |
| VT033 | Capital Composite Squadron | Barre | |
| VT034 | Rutland Senior Squadron | Ludlow |
See also[]
References[]
- ↑ "eServices, National Headquarters". Civil Air Patrol. http://www.capnhq.gov., login required
- ↑ "Vermont Wing Civil Air Patrol". http://www.vtcap.org/.
- ↑ "2014 Statistics". http://www.capmembers.com/media/cms/VermontWing_HR_B8A7FCF460DA8.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/.
- ↑ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory". http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Unit_Directory_3449B1BF3A9EC.pdf.
External links[]
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