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{{short description|US Military Auxiliaries}}
{{Civil Air Patrol Wing Infobox
{{Civil Air Patrol Wing Infobox
|State = Georgia
| State = Georgia
|Image = Georgia Wing Emblem large alpha.png
| Image = Georgia Wing Emblem large alpha.png
|Commander = [[File:US-O6_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Colonel (United States)|Col]] Jeffery Garrett
| Commander = [[File:US-O6_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Colonel (United States)|Col]] Michael Willis
|Vice Commander = [[File:US-O5_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Lieutenant Colonel (United States)|Lt Col]] William S Wynn
| Vice Commander = * North GA - [[File:US-O5_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Lieutenant Colonel (United States)|Lt Col]] Robert Powers
* South GA - [[File:US-O5_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Lieutenant Colonel (United States)|Lt Col]] Fred Broome
|Awards=Unit Citation Award (2016)
| Chief of Staff = [[File:US-O5_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Lieutenant Colonel (United States)|Lt Col]] Michael Crowe
Unit Citation Award (as part of Southeast Region) (2019)
| Command NCO = [[File:CAP-OR-7.svg|15px]] MSgt Michael Sanchez
|Squadrons = 34
| Awards = *Unit Citation Award (2016)
|Cadets = 805
*Unit Citation Award (as part of Southeast Region) (2019)
|Seniors = 869
|Total = 1789
| Squadrons = 45
| Cadets = 931
|Date = 14 April 2015
| Seniors = 882
|Vice Commander.=[[File:US-O5_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Lieutenant Colonel (United States)|Lt Col]] Richard Bush|Chief of Staff=[[File:US-O5_insignia.svg|15px]] [[Lieutenant Colonel (United States)|Lt Col]] Michael A Crowe}}
| Total = 1813
The '''Georgia Wing''' of the [[Civil Air Patrol]] (CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the State of [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. Georgia Wing [[headquarters]] are located at [[Dobbins Air Reserve Base]] in [[Marietta, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gawg.cap.gov/wp/?page_id=562 |title=About Us |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website=Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website |publisher= |access-date=29 September 2015 |quote=}}</ref>
| Website = {{URL|https://gawg.cap.gov/}}
| Date = 3 January 2024
}}
The '''Georgia Wing''' ('''GAWG''') is a subdivision of the [[Civil Air Patrol]] which oversees its operations in [[Georgia (U.S. state)|Georgia]]. They provide emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs within the state. Georgia Wing [[headquarters]] are located at [[Dobbins Air Reserve Base]] in [[Marietta, Georgia]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://gawg.cap.gov/wp/?page_id=562 |title=About Us |last1= |first1= |last2= |first2= |date= |website=Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website |publisher= |access-date=29 September 2015 |quote=}}</ref> Georgia Wing is often referred to by its members as "GA-Wing".{{cn|date=March 2023}}


==Mission==
Georgia Wing is abbreviated as "GAWG", and is often referred to by its members as "GA Wing".
{{Expand section|date=May 2021}}
CAP focuses itself on accomplishing its three main missions: to provide emergency services during critical times; offer cadet programs that help young people develop important life skills and leadership abilities; and give aerospace education to its members and the general public.


=== Emergency services ===
==History==
CAP provides emergency services including [[search and rescue]], [[disaster relief]] support and assistance in [[humanitarian aid]] missions. The CAP provides [[United States Air Force|Air Force]] support through providing light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. CAP may also assist in counter-drug missions, if required.
{{Expand section|date=October 2008}}

=== Cadet programs ===
CAP offers a cadet program for youth ages 12 to 21. The program is organized as a sixteen-step training program which offers aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness, and moral leadership.

=== Aerospace education ===
CAP provides aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public. It includes providing training to the members of the CAP, and offering workshops for youth across the nation via schools and public aviation events.


==Structure==
==Structure==


Georgia [[Wing (air force unit)|Wing]] is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Georgia. GA Wing reports to [[List_of_regions_of_the_United_States#Census_Bureau-designated_areas|Southeast Region]] CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters.
Georgia [[Wing (air force unit)|Wing]] is the highest level of Civil Air Patrol in Georgia. the Georgia Wing reports to [[List_of_regions_of_the_United_States#Census_Bureau-designated_areas|Southeast Region]] CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters.


Below the Wing level, Georgia is divided into Groups. Each Group conducts its own training and programs, as well as participating in larger scale training and events with the rest of Georgia Wing, Southeast Region, and National CAP organizations (e.g. professional development classes, emergency services training classes and exercises, cadet flight orientation events, and cadet and senior aerospace and leadership training events).
Below the wing level, Georgia is divided into groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs, as well as participates in larger-scale training and events with the rest of Georgia Wing, Southeast Region, and National CAP organizations (e.g. professional development classes, emergency services training classes and exercises, cadet flight orientation events, and cadet and senior aerospace and leadership training events).


Underneath each Group are numerous [[Squadron (aviation)|squadron]]s. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons typically meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons. A cadet squadron focus primarily on providing training and education (leadership, character development, aerospace education, and emergency services training) for cadets. A senior squadron is a unit dedicated to allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions. Composite squadrons have both cadets and senior members working together.
Underneath each group are numerous [[squadron (aviation)|squadron]]s. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons typically meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons. A cadet squadron focuses primarily on providing training and education (leadership, character development, aerospace education, and emergency services training) for cadets. A senior squadron is a unit dedicated to allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions. Composite squadrons have both cadets and senior members working together.


===Groups and Squadrons===
===Groups and squadrons===
[[File:Lt. Col. James Card, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Lt. Col. James Card, (center), assistant director of communications and licensing officer, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, discusses the CAP's three missions with a young cadet.]]
[[File:Lt. Col. James Card, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol.JPG|thumb|right|250px|Lt. Col. James Card, (center), assistant director of communications and licensing officer, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, discusses the CAP's three missions with a young cadet.]]
[[File:Col. Bracewell and the Civil Air Patrol.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cap. Cadet 2d Lt. Nathan Bernth (left) speaks with Col. Brent Bracewell (right).]]
[[File:Col. Bracewell and the Civil Air Patrol.jpg|thumb|right|250px|Cap. Cadet 2d Lt. Nathan Bernth (left) speaks with Col. Brent Bracewell (right).]]
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Please order squadrons first by group, then by squadron number.


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Group I is responsible for operations in and around Northwest Metro Atlanta.
Group I is responsible for operations in and around Northwest Metro Atlanta.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Squadrons of Group 1
|+ Squadrons of group 1
|-
|-
! Squadron Number
! Squadron number
! Name/Location
! Name/location
! Type
! Type
|-
| SER-GA-118
| [http://www.gagroup1.com/ Group 1 Headquarters]
| Headquarters
|-
|-
| SER-GA-003
| SER-GA-003
| [http://www.cap-atlanta1.org/ Atlanta Senior Squadron #1]
| Atlanta Senior Squadron #1
| Senior
| Senior
|-
|-
| SER-GA-045
| SER-GA-045
| [http://www.ga045.org/ Sandy Springs Cadet Squadron]
| Sandy Springs Cadet Squadron
| Cadet
|-
| SER-GA-065
| [https://sites.google.com/site/ga065cap/ DeKalb County Cadet Squadron]
| Cadet
| Cadet
|-
|-
| SER-GA-090
| SER-GA-090
|[http://www.ga090.cap.gov/ Cobb County Composite Squadron]
|Cobb County Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|SER-GA-118
| Group 1 headquarters
| Headquarters
|-
|-
| SER-GA-129
| SER-GA-129
| [http://bartowetowahcivilairpatrol.yolasite.com/ Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron]
| Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
| SER-GA-130
| [http://www.ga130.org/ PDK Senior Squadron]
| Senior
|-
|-
| SER-GA-454
| SER-GA-454
| [http://www.mariettacap.org/ Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron]
| Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron
| Cadet
| Cadet
|}
|}
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Group 2 operates around Northeastern Metro Atlanta.
Group 2 operates around Northeastern Metro Atlanta.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Squadrons of Group 2
|+ Squadrons of group 2
|-
|-
! Squadron Number
! Squadron number
! Name/Location
! Name/location
! Type
! Type
|-
|-
| SER-GA-119
|SER-GA-065
|DeKalb County Cadet Squadron
| [http://www.gagroup2.com/ Group 2 Headquarters]
|Cadet
| Headquarters
|-
|-
| SER-GA-112
| SER-GA-112
| [http://www.ga112.org/ Gwinnett Composite Squadron]
| Gwinnett Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
| SER-GA-119
| Group 2 headquarters
| Headquarters
|-
|SER-GA-130
|PDK Senior Squadron
|Senior
|-
|-
| SER-GA-142
| SER-GA-142
| [http://waltonctygacap.webs.com/ Walton County Composite Squadron]
| Walton County Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-156
| SER-GA-156
| [http://www.barrowjacksoncap.org/ Barrow-Jackson Composite Squadron]
| Barrow Jackson Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-157
| SER-GA-157
| [http://www.ga157.org/ Newton County Cadet Squadron]
| Newton County Cadet Squadron
| Cadet
| Cadet
|-
|-
| SER-GA-452
| SER-GA-452
| [http://www.clarkecountycap.com/ Clarke County Composite Squadron]
| Clarke County Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-815
| SER-GA-815
| [https://rockdalecounty.cap.gov/ Rockdale County Cadet Squadron Conyers Middle School]
| Rockdale County Cadet Squadron Conyers Middle School
| Cadet
| Cadet
|}
|}
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Group 3 operates in the Central Georgia area.
Group 3 operates in the Central Georgia area.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Squadrons of Group 3
|+ Squadrons of group 3
|-
|-
! Squadron Number
! Squadron number
! Name/Location
! Name/location
! Type
! Type
|-
| SER-GA-121
| Group 3 Headquarters| [[Morrow, GA|Group 3 Headquarters]]
| Headquarters
|-
|-
| SER-GA-002
| SER-GA-002
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|-
|-
| SER-GA-014
| SER-GA-014
| [http://www.griffincap.org/cadet/ Griffin Composite Squadron]
| Griffin Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-033
| SER-GA-033
| [http://www.ga033.org/ Middle Georgia Senior Squadron]
| Middle Georgia Senior Squadron
| Senior
| Senior
|-
|-
| SER-GA-808
| SER-GA-121
| Group 3 headquarters| [[Morrow, GA|Group 3 headquarters]]
| [http://www.ga808.org/ Central Fellowship Christian Academy Cadet Squadron]
| Headquarters
| Cadet
|-
|-
| SER-GA-813
|SER-GA-419
| [http://ga813.org/ Creekside Christian Academy Cadet Squadron]
| South Georgia Cadet Squadron
| Cadet
| Cadet
|}
|}
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Group 4 conducts operations in the East Georgia area.
Group 4 conducts operations in the East Georgia area.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Squadrons of Group 4
|+ Squadrons of group 4
|-
|-
! Squadron Number
! Squadron number
! Name/Location
! Name/location
! Type
! Type
|-
| SER-GA-122
| Group 4 Headquarters
| Headquarters
|-
|-
| SER-GA-069
| SER-GA-069
| [http://gawg.cap.gov/wp/?page_id=2381 Augusta Composite Squadron]
| Augusta Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-072
| SER-GA-072
| [http://capga072.org/ Brunswick Senior Squadron]
| Brunswick Senior Squadron
| Senior
| Senior
|-
|-
| SER-GA-075
| SER-GA-075
| [http://www.savannahcap.com/ Savannah Composite Squadron]
| Savannah Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-143
| SER-GA-122
| Group 4 headquarters
| Douglas Cadet Squadron
| Headquarters
| Cadet
|-
|-
| SER-GA-451
| SER-GA-451
| [http://www.statesborocap.com/ Statesboro Composite Squadron]
| Statesboro Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-454
| SER-GA-454
| [http://www.capga453.org/ Effingham Cadet Squadron]
| Effingham Cadet Squadron
| Cadet
| Cadet
|-
|-
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====Group 5====
====Group 5====
Group 5 conducts operations in the North Georgia area.
Group 5 conducts operations in the Northern Georgia area.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Squadrons of Group 5
|+ Squadrons of group 5
|-
|-
! Squadron Number
! Squadron number
! Name/Location
! Name/location
! Type
! Type
|-
|SER-GA-108
|Whitfield-Murray Cadet Squadron
|Cadet
|-
|-
| SER-GA-123
| SER-GA-123
| Group 5 Headquarters
| Group 5 headquarters
| Headquarters
| Headquarters
|-
|-
| SER-GA-152
| SER-GA-152
| [http://www.ga152.cap.gov/ North Georgia Composite Squadron]
| North Georgia Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-160
| SER-GA-160
| [http://www.ga160.org/ Gainesville Composite Squadron]
| Forsyth County Cadet Squadron
| Cadet
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-447
| SER-GA-447
| [http://www.ga447.org/ Dahlonega Senior Squadron]
| Dahlonega Senior Squadron
| Senior
| Senior
|-
|-
| SER-GA-506
| SER-GA-506
| [https://sites.google.com/site/curraheecando/ Currahee Composite Squadron]
| Currahee Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-507
| SER-GA-507
| [http://www.ga507.org/ Ellijay Composite Squadron]
| Ellijay Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|SER-GA-108
| [http://www.ga108.org/ Whitfield-Murray Cadet Squadron]
| Cadet
|-
|-
|}
|}
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Group 6 conducts operations in the Western Georgia area.
Group 6 conducts operations in the Western Georgia area.
{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
|+ Squadrons of Group 6
|+ Squadrons of group 6
|-
|-
! Squadron number
!
! Name/location
!
!Type

|-
| SER-GA-124
| Group 6 Headquarters
| Headquarters
|-
|-
| SER-GA-098
| SER-GA-098
| [https://www.facebook.com/SERGA098 Columbus Composite Squadron]
| Columbus Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-109
| SER-GA-109
| [https://sites.google.com/site/capga109fultoncounty/ Fulton Composite Squadron]
| Fulton Composite Squadron
| Composite
| Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-116
| SER-GA-116
| [http://www.ga116.org/ Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite Squadron]
| Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite Squadron
| Composite
|
| [http://www.ga153.com/ West GA Composite Squadron]
| Composite
| Composite
|-
| SER-GA-124
| Group 6 headquarters
| Headquarters
|-
|SER-GA-153
|West Georgia Composite Squadron
|Composite
|-
|-
| SER-GA-154
| SER-GA-154
| Sweetwater Cadet Squadron
| Sweetwater Cadet Squadron
| Composite
| Cadet
|}
|}


==Schools==
==Schools==
{{ad|section|date=November 2021}}
Georgia Wing conducts a number of schools to support its three main missions (Emergency Services, Aerospace Education, and Cadet Programs). These schools provide instruction and hands on experience to members in a variety of areas, ranging from aviation to search and rescue.
Georgia Wing conducts a number of schools to support its three main missions (emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs). These schools provide instruction and hands on experience to members in a variety of areas, ranging from aviation to search and rescue.


===Cadet Activities===
===Cadet activities===

See http://www.ncsas.com/ for more information on post-Encampment special activity events.


;Encampment
;Encampment
This school is normally a week-long in-residence training program for cadets age 12-20, supervised by trained adult Cadet Programs Officers with USAF oversight. The encampment teaches basic cadets the fundamentals of followership and discipline in a fun environment that is both academic and applied, with hands on events. This course is typically held on a local military base (see CAPR 52-16, Chapter 9 for more detail) and typical activities may include supervised rappelling, orientation flights in military aircraft, tours of base units and facilities, etc. Encampment is NOT basic training; per CAPR 52-16 Ch.9, prospective encampment attendees must first complete promotion requirements for their first stripe (Curry Award) at their home unit, inclusive of passing physical fitness run/pushup/sit up/sit and reach standards, their first Leadership test, must have memorized the Cadet Oath, and must pass inspection for wear and grooming standards in both the USAF Blues and BDU uniform combinations. Encampment IS intended to provide cadets with a taste of military life (typically with military style accommodations, food, and formations) intended to foster leadership growth and personal development in a positive, military style advanced training environment. Encampment completion is required for promotion to Cadet Officer and is also the required gateway activity to qualify cadets to then attend National Special Activities (below). For more information, see http://capmembers.com/cadet_programs/activities/encampments.cfm
This school is normally a week-long in-residence training program for cadets age 12-20, supervised by trained adult Cadet Programs Officers with USAF oversight. The encampment teaches basic cadets the fundamentals of followership and discipline in a fun environment that is both academic and applied, with hands on events. This course is typically held on a local military base (see CAPP 60-70 for more detail) and typical activities may include supervised rappelling, orientation flights in military aircraft, tours of base units and facilities, etc. Encampment is not basic training; per CAPP 60-70, prospective encampment attendees must first complete promotion requirements for their first stripe (Curry Award) at their home unit, inclusive of passing physical fitness run/push-up/sit up/sit and reach standards, their first Leadership test, must have memorized the cadet oath, and must pass inspection for wear and grooming standards in both the USAF Blues and BDU uniform combinations. Encampment is intended to provide cadets with a taste of military life (typically with military style accommodations, food, and formations) intended to foster leadership growth and personal development in a positive, military style advanced training environment. Encampment completion is required for promotion to cadet officer and is also the required gateway activity to qualify cadets to then attend national special activities


;Region Cadet Leadership School
;Region Cadet Leadership School
RCLS is also a typically week-long course, offered for cadets in the grade of C/CMSGT and above per CAPR 52-16 (Section 8-7). RCLS is similar to [[Air Force ROTC]]'s Field Training program, focusing on developing advanced cadets' leadership potential as indirect (officer role) leaders as opposed to direct (enlisted/NCO) leaders. This course involves both classroom instruction and applied leadership skills.<ref name="cadet-programs">{{cite web|title=2008 PA Wing Schools|date=|url=http://www.pawingcap.com/cadet-programs|accessdate=2008-10-17}}</ref> and may be held within Georgia Wing or within a neighboring Wing of the Southeast Region.
RCLS is also a typically week-long course, offered for cadets in the grade of C/CMSGT and above per CAPR 52-16 (Section 8-7). RCLS is similar to [[Air Force ROTC]]'s field training program, focusing on developing advanced cadets' leadership potential as indirect (officer role) leaders as opposed to direct (enlisted/NCO) leaders. This course involves both classroom instruction and applied leadership skills.<ref name="cadet-programs">{{cite web|title=2008 PA Wing Schools|date=|url=http://www.pawingcap.com/cadet-programs|accessdate=2008-10-17}}</ref> and may be held within Georgia Wing or within a neighboring Wing of the Southeast Region.


;Glider Flight Encampment
;Glider Flight Encampment
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Powered Flight Encampments instruct cadets in the basics of aviation. Cadets learn about ground and air procedures, as well as fly in CAP owned [[Cessna 172]]s and [[Cessna 182|182]]s. Cadets that do well during the program may earn their [[First solo flight|solo]] wings.<ref name="cadet-programs"/>
Powered Flight Encampments instruct cadets in the basics of aviation. Cadets learn about ground and air procedures, as well as fly in CAP owned [[Cessna 172]]s and [[Cessna 182|182]]s. Cadets that do well during the program may earn their [[First solo flight|solo]] wings.<ref name="cadet-programs"/>


===Adult education opportunities===
===Other Schools===
;Volunteer University
;Squadron Leadership School
In 2020, all of the CAP adult education and senior program level-courses were reorganized under the Volunteer University. References to Squadron Leadership School (SLS), Corporate Leadership Course (CLC), Region Staff College (RSC) or National Staff College (NSC) are obsolete and have been replaced.{{cn|date=March 2023}}
Squadrons are the local unit of Civil Air Patrol, and this course covers material related to the successful operation of a Civil Air Patrol squadron.

==Contact information==
;Postal address:

;Hours of Operation
Georgia Wing Headquarters is normally staffed between 0830 to 1700 Local time on business days, and occasionally on weekends and other times as required.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pawingcap.com/contact|title=Contact Us|accessdate=2008-10-29}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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==External links==
==External links==
{{Commons category}}
;Official Website
* [http://gawg.cap.gov Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol]
* {{official website|gawg.cap.gov}}


{{CAP |state=expanded}}
{{CAP |state=expanded}}

Latest revision as of 20:25, 30 June 2024

Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol
Georgia Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander Col Michael Willis
Vice Commander
  • North GA - Lt Col Robert Powers
  • South GA - Lt Col Fred Broome
Chief of Staff Lt Col Michael Crowe
Command NCO MSgt Michael Sanchez
Current statistics
Cadets931
Seniors882
Total Membership1813
Awards
  • Unit Citation Award (2016)
  • Unit Citation Award (as part of Southeast Region) (2019)
Websitegawg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 3 January 2024

The Georgia Wing (GAWG) is a subdivision of the Civil Air Patrol which oversees its operations in Georgia. They provide emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs within the state. Georgia Wing headquarters are located at Dobbins Air Reserve Base in Marietta, Georgia.[1] Georgia Wing is often referred to by its members as "GA-Wing".[citation needed]

Mission

[edit]

CAP focuses itself on accomplishing its three main missions: to provide emergency services during critical times; offer cadet programs that help young people develop important life skills and leadership abilities; and give aerospace education to its members and the general public.

Emergency services

[edit]

CAP provides emergency services including search and rescue, disaster relief support and assistance in humanitarian aid missions. The CAP provides Air Force support through providing light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. CAP may also assist in counter-drug missions, if required.

Cadet programs

[edit]

CAP offers a cadet program for youth ages 12 to 21. The program is organized as a sixteen-step training program which offers aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness, and moral leadership.

Aerospace education

[edit]

CAP provides aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public. It includes providing training to the members of the CAP, and offering workshops for youth across the nation via schools and public aviation events.

Structure

[edit]

Georgia Wing is the highest level of Civil Air Patrol in Georgia. the Georgia Wing reports to Southeast Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters.

Below the wing level, Georgia is divided into groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs, as well as participates in larger-scale training and events with the rest of Georgia Wing, Southeast Region, and National CAP organizations (e.g. professional development classes, emergency services training classes and exercises, cadet flight orientation events, and cadet and senior aerospace and leadership training events).

Underneath each group are numerous squadrons. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons typically meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons. A cadet squadron focuses primarily on providing training and education (leadership, character development, aerospace education, and emergency services training) for cadets. A senior squadron is a unit dedicated to allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions. Composite squadrons have both cadets and senior members working together.

Groups and squadrons

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Lt. Col. James Card, (center), assistant director of communications and licensing officer, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, discusses the CAP's three missions with a young cadet.
Cap. Cadet 2d Lt. Nathan Bernth (left) speaks with Col. Brent Bracewell (right).
Lt. Col. James Card, (center), Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, teaches young cadets how to use communication equipment during Georgia Wing CAP’s weeklong summer encampment at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany.
Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets collaborate before setting out for their next objective during land navigation training.
Lt. Col. James Card, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, mentors with young cadets.
Cadet Airmen First Class Blake Jones, Echo Flight, Squadron 2, Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol, points his team in the direction to find their next objective during land navigation training, July 22.

Group 1

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Group I is responsible for operations in and around Northwest Metro Atlanta.

Squadrons of group 1
Squadron number Name/location Type
SER-GA-003 Atlanta Senior Squadron #1 Senior
SER-GA-045 Sandy Springs Cadet Squadron Cadet
SER-GA-090 Cobb County Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-118 Group 1 headquarters Headquarters
SER-GA-129 Bartow-Etowah Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-454 Marietta Air Museum Cadet Squadron Cadet

Group 2

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Group 2 operates around Northeastern Metro Atlanta.

Squadrons of group 2
Squadron number Name/location Type
SER-GA-065 DeKalb County Cadet Squadron Cadet
SER-GA-112 Gwinnett Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-119 Group 2 headquarters Headquarters
SER-GA-130 PDK Senior Squadron Senior
SER-GA-142 Walton County Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-156 Barrow Jackson Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-157 Newton County Cadet Squadron Cadet
SER-GA-452 Clarke County Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-815 Rockdale County Cadet Squadron Conyers Middle School Cadet

Group 3

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Group 3 operates in the Central Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 3
Squadron number Name/location Type
SER-GA-002 Albany Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-014 Griffin Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-033 Middle Georgia Senior Squadron Senior
SER-GA-121 Group 3 headquarters Headquarters
SER-GA-419 South Georgia Cadet Squadron Cadet

Group 4

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Group 4 conducts operations in the East Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 4
Squadron number Name/location Type
SER-GA-069 Augusta Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-072 Brunswick Senior Squadron Senior
SER-GA-075 Savannah Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-122 Group 4 headquarters Headquarters
SER-GA-451 Statesboro Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-454 Effingham Cadet Squadron Cadet

Group 5

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Group 5 conducts operations in the Northern Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 5
Squadron number Name/location Type
SER-GA-108 Whitfield-Murray Cadet Squadron Cadet
SER-GA-123 Group 5 headquarters Headquarters
SER-GA-152 North Georgia Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-160 Forsyth County Cadet Squadron Cadet
SER-GA-447 Dahlonega Senior Squadron Senior
SER-GA-506 Currahee Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-507 Ellijay Composite Squadron Composite

Group 6

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Group 6 conducts operations in the Western Georgia area.

Squadrons of group 6
Squadron number Name/location Type
SER-GA-098 Columbus Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-109 Fulton Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-116 Peachtree City-Falcon Field Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-124 Group 6 headquarters Headquarters
SER-GA-153 West Georgia Composite Squadron Composite
SER-GA-154 Sweetwater Cadet Squadron Composite

Schools

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Georgia Wing conducts a number of schools to support its three main missions (emergency services, aerospace education, and cadet programs). These schools provide instruction and hands on experience to members in a variety of areas, ranging from aviation to search and rescue.

Cadet activities

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Encampment

This school is normally a week-long in-residence training program for cadets age 12-20, supervised by trained adult Cadet Programs Officers with USAF oversight. The encampment teaches basic cadets the fundamentals of followership and discipline in a fun environment that is both academic and applied, with hands on events. This course is typically held on a local military base (see CAPP 60-70 for more detail) and typical activities may include supervised rappelling, orientation flights in military aircraft, tours of base units and facilities, etc. Encampment is not basic training; per CAPP 60-70, prospective encampment attendees must first complete promotion requirements for their first stripe (Curry Award) at their home unit, inclusive of passing physical fitness run/push-up/sit up/sit and reach standards, their first Leadership test, must have memorized the cadet oath, and must pass inspection for wear and grooming standards in both the USAF Blues and BDU uniform combinations. Encampment is intended to provide cadets with a taste of military life (typically with military style accommodations, food, and formations) intended to foster leadership growth and personal development in a positive, military style advanced training environment. Encampment completion is required for promotion to cadet officer and is also the required gateway activity to qualify cadets to then attend national special activities

Region Cadet Leadership School

RCLS is also a typically week-long course, offered for cadets in the grade of C/CMSGT and above per CAPR 52-16 (Section 8-7). RCLS is similar to Air Force ROTC's field training program, focusing on developing advanced cadets' leadership potential as indirect (officer role) leaders as opposed to direct (enlisted/NCO) leaders. This course involves both classroom instruction and applied leadership skills.[2] and may be held within Georgia Wing or within a neighboring Wing of the Southeast Region.

Glider Flight Encampment

Glider Flight Encampments are held throughout the nation, and instruct cadets in the principles of flight, culminating in several rides with qualified instructors in an unpowered glider.[2]

Powered Flight Encampment

Powered Flight Encampments instruct cadets in the basics of aviation. Cadets learn about ground and air procedures, as well as fly in CAP owned Cessna 172s and 182s. Cadets that do well during the program may earn their solo wings.[2]

Adult education opportunities

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Volunteer University

In 2020, all of the CAP adult education and senior program level-courses were reorganized under the Volunteer University. References to Squadron Leadership School (SLS), Corporate Leadership Course (CLC), Region Staff College (RSC) or National Staff College (NSC) are obsolete and have been replaced.[citation needed]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ "About Us". Georgia Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 29 September 2015.
  2. ^ a b c "2008 PA Wing Schools". Retrieved 2008-10-17.
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