Summary
The National Capital Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the district of Washington, D.C. The National Capital Wing consists of over 500 cadet and adult members at over eight locations across the District of Columbia; the City of Alexandria, Arlington County and Fairfax County in Northern Virginia; and Prince George's County, MD.[1]
 Washington, D.C. Wing of Civil Air Patrol | |
| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Command staff | |
| Commander |  Col David E. Sterling |
| Vice Commander |  Lt Col Aaron Newman |
| Chief of Staff | Lt Col John Davies |
| Current statistics | |
| Squadrons | 7 |
| Cadets | 353 |
| Seniors | 289 |
| Total Membership | 642 |
| Website | natcapwg |
| Statistics as of 2023 | |
Mission edit
The National Capital Wing performs the three missions of the Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.[2]
Emergency services edit
The Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services, which includes performing search and rescue and disaster relief missions; as well as assisting in humanitarian aid assignments. The CAP also provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol can also offer support to counter-drug missions.[3]
Cadet programs edit
The Civil Air Patrol offers a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21, which includes aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.[4]
Aerospace education edit
The Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education for CAP members and the general public, including providing training to the members of CAP, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.[5]
Resources edit
As of 2019, the National Capital Wing had 4 single-engine aircraft, 10 vehicles, 5 VHF/FM repeaters, 77 VHF/FM stations, and 12 HF stations. [6]
Organization edit
| Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| DC026 | Arlington Composite Squadron | Arlington, VA | |
| DC033 | Andrews Composite Squadron | Joint Base Andrews | |
| DC045 | Mount Vernon Composite Squadron | Fort Belvoir, VA | |
| DC051 | Tuskegee Composite Squadron | Washington, D.C. | Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling |
| DC053 | Fairfax Composite Squadron | Fairfax, VA | |
| DC060 | Challenger 1 Cadet Squadron | Alexandria, VA | |
| DC130 | Howard Town Cadet Squadron | Washington, D.C. |
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "National Capital Wing 2019 Statistics" (PDF).
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Emergency Services". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 9 November 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Cadet Programs". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 3 December 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 30 November 2015.
- ^ "National Capital Wing 2019 Statistics" (PDF).
- ^ "Squadrons of the National Capital Wing". National Capital Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 19 October 2023.
External links edit
- National Capital Wing Civil Air Patrol official website