Pennsylvania Wing Civil Air Patrol
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The Pennsylvania Wing of the Civil Air Patrol
(CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania
. Pennsylvania Wing headquarters
are located near Harrisburg, PA at Fort Indiantown Gap
.
Pennsylvania Wing is abbreviated as "PAWG", and is often referred to by its members as "PA Wing". A Pennsylvania keystone
is a symbol commonly used in patches and designs of PAWG.
For CAP radio communications, PAWG call sign
s have the "PennCAP" prefix. Pennsylvania Wing is the 31st wing, but equipment identification numbers and unit charter numbers begin with the prefix 37. For example, a CAP aircraft in Pennsylvania Wing uses the callsign CAP 37##, where ## is the number of the aircraft.
.
In the spring of 1942, the Pennsylvania Wing conducted a 30-day experiment with the intention of convincing the Army Air Forces that they were capable of flying cargo missions for the nation. PA Wing transported Army
cargo as far as Georgia
, and top Army officials were impressed. After the 30 day trial period, the War Department
gave CAP permission to conduct courier and cargo service for the military, often flying mail, light cargo, and important military officials between USAAF bases.
One of the Civil Air Patrols very first "Aviation Cadet Programs" was established at the Pittsburgh Army Air Field in the Spring of 1943. Accepting young men as "Aviation Cadets" in a delayed enlistment program for the Army Air Forces, the Pittsburgh Squadron trained these boys
(as young as 15) in Aerospace and Military subjects and vetted them for service as Army Air Force Pilots. Graduating a total of 16 Aviation Cadets for the Army in less than ten months, the Pittsburgh Squadron model was copied by units in Philadelphia, New York City and as far south as Florida. Today, the current Squadron with direct lineage to that Aviation Cadet Unit is the CAP's second longest, continually operated unit on a Military Installation.
On December 31, 1999, PA Wing units were put on stand-by in case of any problems arising from the Y2K bug.
During the September 11 attacks, Pennsylvania Wing was ordered to a stand-by state. Although not officially tasked with any missions in direct support, PAWG radio communications centers were operational and prepared to offer assistance.
In 2006, PA Wing was activated to fly reconnaissance missions during the 2006 flood
. PAWG aircraft flew over major waterways to provide detailed photographs of flood-affected areas and to monitor floodwaters as they moved downstream.
31 CAP Rangers from Pennsylvania Wing traveled 28 hours to Pascagoula, Mississippi
to aid in Hurricane Katrina
relief efforts. PAWG Rangers went door-to-door ensuring that local residents had adequate food, water, and medical care.
Pennsylvania Wing Commanders
Pennsylvania Spaatz Awards
10 Michael F. S. Hanford 14 Feb 1966
47 Kenneth B. Hibbert 12 Sep 1967
62 Ramon L. Bennedetto 16 May 1968
74 Michael A. Allen 22 Nov 1968
79 Richard B. Smith 07 Jan 1969
88 James I. Heald 15 May 1969
104 Paul S. Draper 14 Jan 1970
105 Harry Z. Mertz 14 Jan 1970
116 Gary J. Kirkpatrick 14 May 1970
166 Roy K. Salomon 11 Apr 1972
171 Marie E. Stutz 28 Jun 1972
174 Donald P. Flinn 24 Jul 1972
205 Mark L. Sweeney 15 Mar 1973
220 George S. Rose 18 Jun 1973
230 Robert P. Pelligrini 02 Aug 1973
299 Gary p. Standorf 07 Nov 1974
314 Keith D. Kries 07 Mar 1975
423 Konrad J. Trautman 14 Feb 1977
445 Robert Mattes 02 Oct 1977
452 Lawrence L. Trick 22 Nov 1977
463 Jerrold Warthman 01 Mar 1978
480 Richard Magners 03 Jul 1978
484 Richard Graves 22 Aug 1978
495 James Kraftchak 02 Jan 1979
510 William Snee 01 May 1979
532 Bryan Watson 13 Nov 1979
533 Robert Atwell 16 Nov 1979
534 Terry Hawes 19 Nov 1979
553 Jeff Riley 08 Aug 1980
554 Terry Friend 03 Sep 1980
558 Tim Hawes 27 Oct 1980
570 Richard Yingling 06 May 1981
583 R. Steven Rickert 07 Oct 1981
613 Edward Czeck 25 Jun 1982
625 Sean Neal 13 Dec 1982
626 Anthony Sodano 17 Dec 1982
691 Walter Garnett 01 Apr 1984
738 Kurt Hack 28 Feb 1985
783 Robert Lutz 22 Jan 1986
797 Daniel Weston 08 May 1986
815 David Mertes 05 Sep 1986
882 Paul Andrew 06 Apr 1988
889 John Angeny 01 Jul 1988
935 Lawrence L. Stouffer 18 Apr 1989
950 John Talaber 08 Aug 1989
957 Henry Lutz 29 Aug 1989
1007 William Davis 12 Jun 1990
1043 Kerim Yasar 16 Jan 1991
1073 Joseph Shirer 27 Aug 1991
1074 Randy Lentz 27 Aug 1991
1081 Isaac Zortman 21 Nov 1991
1083 Richard Gray 09 Dec 1991
1101 Nathaniel Szewczyk 25 Feb 1992
1153 Kara Grimaldi 18 Jan 1993
1173 Timothy Cheslock 29 Jun 1993
1174 Sarah Ferdinand 29 Jun 1993
1236 Julian Rivera 12 Jan 1995
1282 Julius Armstrong 22 Dec 1995
1286 Joel A. Martin 03 Dec 1995
1287 Broderick A. Jones 03 Dec 1995
1383 Michael T. Bauer 19 Jul 1998
1409 Jason Secrest 16 Jul 1999
1432 Sean T. Conroy 09 Jun 2000
1480 Joshua Plocinski 21 Dec 2002
1497 Shawn M. Cressman 13 Mar 2003
1590 Erin M. Nelson 21 Feb 2006
1631 David J. Spillane 21 Apr 2007
1658 Robert A. Nolt 26 Jul 2007
1662 Matthew J. Postupack 28 Aug 2007
1677 Thomas P. Carr 22 Dec 2007
1748 Courtney Gallagher 23 Dec 2009
1767 Dane V. Carroll 19 Aug 2010
Source: http://www.spaatz.org/mbr/list.php
Pennsylvania Wing
is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Pennsylvania. PA Wing reports to Northeast Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters.
Pennsylvania Wing Headquarters is located in a renovated World War Two Post Exchange (PX) and Non Commissioned Officers Club (NCO Club) at Fort Indiantown Gap
in Annville, Pennsylvania
. Offices, classrooms, a communications center and an emergency operations center are located inside the Headquarters. Additionally, the headquarters building is located approximately one mile from Muir Army Airfield
.
Below the Wing level, Pennsylvania is divided into six smaller groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs, with actual missions assigned to a group from Pennsylvania Wing. Originally, the state was divided into three groups (western, central, and eastern); but with an increasing number of squadrons, PAWG divided split each group into northern and southern sections, creating six groups in 2007.
Underneath each group are numerous squadron
s. 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 providing 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.
Group 1 is responsible for operations in and around the Pittsburgh
area.
.
/Scranton
area.
, Altoona
, and Williamsport
.
.
in the United States
. Hawk Mountain Ranger School is funded and operated by the Wing both as a cadet program and also to instruct CAP members in emergency services operations. HMRS typically conducts training once a month, and offers a 10-day course during the summer as a National Cadet Special Activity
.
Basic Encampment
Often referred to only as 'Encampment,' this school is a 9 day condensed version of the Air Force's Basic Training program, modified for cadets age 12-17. The encampment teaches basic cadets the fundamentals of followership and discipline in both an academic and applied environment. This course is traditionally taught at Fort Indiantown Gap
.
Cadet Leadership School
CLS is also a 9 day course, offered a few weeks before basic encampment. CLS is similar to Air Force ROTC's Field Training program, focusing on developing cadet's leadership potential. This course involves both classroom instruction and applied leadership skills.
Glider Flight Encampment
Glider Flight Encampment instructs cadets in the principles of flight, culminating in several rides in an unpowered glider.
Powered Flight Encampment
Powered Flight Encampment instructs cadets in the basics of aviation. Cadets learn about ground and air procedures, as well as fly in CAP owned Cessna 172
s and 182
s. Cadets that do well during the program may earn their solo
wings.
BCOP is a weekend course to teach new cadets about the fundamentals of Civil Air Patrol. Topics covered include uniform care, basic drill instruction, opportunities available to cadets, as well as fun and fellowship. This course is typically offered in the early spring.
Squadron Leadership School
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.
PA Wing CAP Headquarters
Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
Hours of Operation
Pennsylvania Wing Headquarters is normally staffed between 0830 to 1700 Local time on business days, and occasionally on weekends and other times as required.
PA Wing Cadet Activities
Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is a Congressionally chartered, federally supported, non-profit corporation that serves as the official civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force . CAP is a volunteer organization with an aviation-minded membership that includes people from all backgrounds, lifestyles, and...
(CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is a U.S. state that is located in the Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic regions of the United States. The state borders Delaware and Maryland to the south, West Virginia to the southwest, Ohio to the west, New York and Ontario, Canada, to the north, and New Jersey to...
. Pennsylvania Wing headquarters
Headquarters
Headquarters denotes the location where most, if not all, of the important functions of an organization are coordinated. In the United States, the corporate headquarters represents the entity at the center or the top of a corporation taking full responsibility managing all business activities...
are located near Harrisburg, PA at Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap, also referred to as "The Gap" or "FIG", is a census-designated place and U.S. Army post primarily located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. A portion of the installation is located in eastern Dauphin County...
.
Pennsylvania Wing is abbreviated as "PAWG", and is often referred to by its members as "PA Wing". A Pennsylvania keystone
Keystone (architecture)
A keystone is the wedge-shaped stone piece at the apex of a masonry vault or arch, which is the final piece placed during construction and locks all the stones into position, allowing the arch to bear weight. This makes a keystone very important structurally...
is a symbol commonly used in patches and designs of PAWG.
For CAP radio communications, PAWG call sign
Call sign
In broadcasting and radio communications, a call sign is a unique designation for a transmitting station. In North America they are used as names for broadcasting stations...
s have the "PennCAP" prefix. Pennsylvania Wing is the 31st wing, but equipment identification numbers and unit charter numbers begin with the prefix 37. For example, a CAP aircraft in Pennsylvania Wing uses the callsign CAP 37##, where ## is the number of the aircraft.
History
Pennsylvania Wing is one of the original 48 wings in Civil Air PatrolHistory of the Civil Air Patrol
Civil Air Patrol is the civilian auxiliary of the United States Air Force . It was created by Administrative Order 9 in December 1941, with Maj. Gen. John F. Curry as the first CAP national commander...
.
In the spring of 1942, the Pennsylvania Wing conducted a 30-day experiment with the intention of convincing the Army Air Forces that they were capable of flying cargo missions for the nation. PA Wing transported Army
United States Army
The United States Army is the main branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military, and is one of seven U.S. uniformed services...
cargo as far as Georgia
Georgia (U.S. state)
Georgia is a state located in the southeastern United States. It was established in 1732, the last of the original Thirteen Colonies. The state is named after King George II of Great Britain. Georgia was the fourth state to ratify the United States Constitution, on January 2, 1788...
, and top Army officials were impressed. After the 30 day trial period, the War Department
United States Department of War
The United States Department of War, also called the War Department , was the United States Cabinet department originally responsible for the operation and maintenance of the United States Army...
gave CAP permission to conduct courier and cargo service for the military, often flying mail, light cargo, and important military officials between USAAF bases.
One of the Civil Air Patrols very first "Aviation Cadet Programs" was established at the Pittsburgh Army Air Field in the Spring of 1943. Accepting young men as "Aviation Cadets" in a delayed enlistment program for the Army Air Forces, the Pittsburgh Squadron trained these boys
(as young as 15) in Aerospace and Military subjects and vetted them for service as Army Air Force Pilots. Graduating a total of 16 Aviation Cadets for the Army in less than ten months, the Pittsburgh Squadron model was copied by units in Philadelphia, New York City and as far south as Florida. Today, the current Squadron with direct lineage to that Aviation Cadet Unit is the CAP's second longest, continually operated unit on a Military Installation.
On December 31, 1999, PA Wing units were put on stand-by in case of any problems arising from the Y2K bug.
During the September 11 attacks, Pennsylvania Wing was ordered to a stand-by state. Although not officially tasked with any missions in direct support, PAWG radio communications centers were operational and prepared to offer assistance.
In 2006, PA Wing was activated to fly reconnaissance missions during the 2006 flood
Mid-Atlantic United States flood of 2006
The Mid-Atlantic United States flood of 2006 was a significant flood that affected much of the Mid-Atlantic region of the eastern United States. The flooding was very widespread, affecting numerous rivers, lakes and communities from upstate New York to North Carolina. It is widely considered to be...
. PAWG aircraft flew over major waterways to provide detailed photographs of flood-affected areas and to monitor floodwaters as they moved downstream.
31 CAP Rangers from Pennsylvania Wing traveled 28 hours to Pascagoula, Mississippi
Pascagoula, Mississippi
Pascagoula is a city in Jackson County, Mississippi, United States. It is the principal city of the Pascagoula, Mississippi Metropolitan Statistical Area, as a part of the Gulfport–Biloxi–Pascagoula, Mississippi Combined Statistical Area. The population was 26,200 at the 2000 census...
to aid in Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina
Hurricane Katrina of the 2005 Atlantic hurricane season was a powerful Atlantic hurricane. It is the costliest natural disaster, as well as one of the five deadliest hurricanes, in the history of the United States. Among recorded Atlantic hurricanes, it was the sixth strongest overall...
relief efforts. PAWG Rangers went door-to-door ensuring that local residents had adequate food, water, and medical care.
Pennsylvania Wing Commanders
- Lt. Col. William L. Anderson 1 Dec 41 to 18 Aug 45
- Lt. Col. Philip F. Neuweiler 18 Aug 45 to 26 Mar 46
- Lt. Col. Carl A. Reber 26 Mar 46 to 15 Aug 47
- Col. Philip F. Neuweiler 15 Aug 47 to 21 Mar 70
- Col. Angelo A. Milano 22 Mar 70 to 5 Nov 77
- Temp. Col. Andrew E. Skiba 5 Nov 1977 to 28 Jun 1978
- Lt. Col. Edward T. Kelly (Int.) 28 Jun 1978 to 1 Jan 1979
- Col. Angelo A. Milano 1 Jan 1979 to 7 Dec 1987
- Col. Raymond F. Schuler 7 Dec 1987 to 16 Feb 1990
- Col. M. Allen Applebaum 16 Feb 1990 to 14 Nov 1990
- Col. Larry Kauffman 14 Nov 1990 to 20 Nov 1993
- Col. Joseph A. Guimond, Jr. 20 Nov 1993 to 19 Aug 1995
- Col. Jean-Pierre J. Habets 19 Aug 1995 to Aug 15 1999
- Col. Fredric K. Weiss 15 Aug 1999 to 14 Jun 2003
- Col. M. Allen Applebaum 14 Jun 2003 to 29 Sep 2007
- Col. Mark A. Lee 29 Sep 2007 to 12 Nov 2011
- Col. Sandra E. Brandon 12 Nov 2011 to Present
Pennsylvania Spaatz Awards
10 Michael F. S. Hanford 14 Feb 1966
47 Kenneth B. Hibbert 12 Sep 1967
62 Ramon L. Bennedetto 16 May 1968
74 Michael A. Allen 22 Nov 1968
79 Richard B. Smith 07 Jan 1969
88 James I. Heald 15 May 1969
104 Paul S. Draper 14 Jan 1970
105 Harry Z. Mertz 14 Jan 1970
116 Gary J. Kirkpatrick 14 May 1970
166 Roy K. Salomon 11 Apr 1972
171 Marie E. Stutz 28 Jun 1972
174 Donald P. Flinn 24 Jul 1972
205 Mark L. Sweeney 15 Mar 1973
220 George S. Rose 18 Jun 1973
230 Robert P. Pelligrini 02 Aug 1973
299 Gary p. Standorf 07 Nov 1974
314 Keith D. Kries 07 Mar 1975
423 Konrad J. Trautman 14 Feb 1977
445 Robert Mattes 02 Oct 1977
452 Lawrence L. Trick 22 Nov 1977
463 Jerrold Warthman 01 Mar 1978
480 Richard Magners 03 Jul 1978
484 Richard Graves 22 Aug 1978
495 James Kraftchak 02 Jan 1979
510 William Snee 01 May 1979
532 Bryan Watson 13 Nov 1979
533 Robert Atwell 16 Nov 1979
534 Terry Hawes 19 Nov 1979
553 Jeff Riley 08 Aug 1980
554 Terry Friend 03 Sep 1980
558 Tim Hawes 27 Oct 1980
570 Richard Yingling 06 May 1981
583 R. Steven Rickert 07 Oct 1981
613 Edward Czeck 25 Jun 1982
625 Sean Neal 13 Dec 1982
626 Anthony Sodano 17 Dec 1982
691 Walter Garnett 01 Apr 1984
738 Kurt Hack 28 Feb 1985
783 Robert Lutz 22 Jan 1986
797 Daniel Weston 08 May 1986
815 David Mertes 05 Sep 1986
882 Paul Andrew 06 Apr 1988
889 John Angeny 01 Jul 1988
935 Lawrence L. Stouffer 18 Apr 1989
950 John Talaber 08 Aug 1989
957 Henry Lutz 29 Aug 1989
1007 William Davis 12 Jun 1990
1043 Kerim Yasar 16 Jan 1991
1073 Joseph Shirer 27 Aug 1991
1074 Randy Lentz 27 Aug 1991
1081 Isaac Zortman 21 Nov 1991
1083 Richard Gray 09 Dec 1991
1101 Nathaniel Szewczyk 25 Feb 1992
1153 Kara Grimaldi 18 Jan 1993
1173 Timothy Cheslock 29 Jun 1993
1174 Sarah Ferdinand 29 Jun 1993
1236 Julian Rivera 12 Jan 1995
1282 Julius Armstrong 22 Dec 1995
1286 Joel A. Martin 03 Dec 1995
1287 Broderick A. Jones 03 Dec 1995
1383 Michael T. Bauer 19 Jul 1998
1409 Jason Secrest 16 Jul 1999
1432 Sean T. Conroy 09 Jun 2000
1480 Joshua Plocinski 21 Dec 2002
1497 Shawn M. Cressman 13 Mar 2003
1590 Erin M. Nelson 21 Feb 2006
1631 David J. Spillane 21 Apr 2007
1658 Robert A. Nolt 26 Jul 2007
1662 Matthew J. Postupack 28 Aug 2007
1677 Thomas P. Carr 22 Dec 2007
1748 Courtney Gallagher 23 Dec 2009
1767 Dane V. Carroll 19 Aug 2010
Source: http://www.spaatz.org/mbr/list.php
Structure
Wing (air force unit)
Wing is a term used by different military aviation forces for a unit of command. The terms wing, group or Staffel are used for different-sized units from one country or service to another....
is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Pennsylvania. PA Wing reports to Northeast Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters.
Pennsylvania Wing Headquarters is located in a renovated World War Two Post Exchange (PX) and Non Commissioned Officers Club (NCO Club) at Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap, also referred to as "The Gap" or "FIG", is a census-designated place and U.S. Army post primarily located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. A portion of the installation is located in eastern Dauphin County...
in Annville, Pennsylvania
Annville, Pennsylvania
Annville Township is a township and census-designated place in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania, United States. The population was 4,518 at the 2000 census.-Geography:Annville Township is located at ....
. Offices, classrooms, a communications center and an emergency operations center are located inside the Headquarters. Additionally, the headquarters building is located approximately one mile from Muir Army Airfield
Muir Army Airfield
The Muir Army Airfield is a military airport located at Fort Indiantown Gap, near Annville, Pennsylvania, United States. It is home to the Eastern Army National Guard Aviation Training Site , operated by the Pennsylvania Army National Guard. It is 24 nautical miles northeast of the central...
.
Below the Wing level, Pennsylvania is divided into six smaller groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs, with actual missions assigned to a group from Pennsylvania Wing. Originally, the state was divided into three groups (western, central, and eastern); but with an increasing number of squadrons, PAWG divided split each group into northern and southern sections, creating six groups in 2007.
Underneath each group are numerous squadron
Squadron (aviation)
A squadron in air force, army aviation or naval aviation is mainly a unit comprising a number of military aircraft, usually of the same type, typically with 12 to 24 aircraft, sometimes divided into three or four flights, depending on aircraft type and air force...
s. 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 providing 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.
Group 1
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh is the second-largest city in the US Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the county seat of Allegheny County. Regionally, it anchors the largest urban area of Appalachia and the Ohio River Valley, and nationally, it is the 22nd-largest urban area in the United States...
area.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Group 1 Headquarters | No Specific Location | pawingcap.com/gp1 |
| Squadron 601 | Washington Composite | squadron601.us |
| Squadron 602 | Allegheny County Composite | capsqd602.com |
| Squadron 603 | Golden Triangle Composite | http://sqd603.org |
| Squadron 604 | Monroeville Composite | freewebs.com/s604 |
| Squadron 605 | Rostraver Eagle Composite | rostravereaglecap.com |
| Squadron 704 | Beaver Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 711 | Allegheny Valley Composite | geocities.com/penncap711 |
| Squadron 712 | Butler Composite | capbutler.org |
| Squadron 1405 | Latrobe Composite | squadron1405.com |
| Squadron 1407 | Delmont Cadet | squadron1407.com |
| Squadron 1408 | Southmoreland Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 1501 | Johnstown Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 1502 | Somerset Composite | None Listed |
Group 2
Group 2 operates around HarrisburgHarrisburg, Pennsylvania
Harrisburg is the capital of Pennsylvania. As of the 2010 census, the city had a population of 49,528, making it the ninth largest city in Pennsylvania...
.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Group 2 Headquarters | Fort Indiantown Gap Fort Indiantown Gap Fort Indiantown Gap, also referred to as "The Gap" or "FIG", is a census-designated place and U.S. Army post primarily located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. A portion of the installation is located in eastern Dauphin County... |
pawingcap.com/gp2 |
| Squadron 202 | Bedford Composite | bedfordcap.org |
| Squadron 301 | York Composite | home.earthlink.net/~nerpa021 |
| Squadron 302 | Capital City Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 304 | Jesse Jones Composite | home.earthlink.net/~nerpa010 |
| Squadron 306 | Harrisburg International Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 307 | Lebanon VFW Cadet | squadron307.us |
Group 3
Group 3 operates in the greater Philadelphia area.| Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Group 3 Headquarters | Willow Grove JRB | pawingcap.com/gp3 | |
| Squadron 101 | Lower Bucks Cadet Squadron | http://www.capsquadron101.com/ | |
| Squadron 102 | Philadelphia Composite | pawingcap.com/gp3/102 | |
| Squadron 103 | Philadelphia Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 104 | NE Philadelphia Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 105 | NE Philadelphia Senior | None Listed | |
| Squadron 209 | Wyoming Composite Wyoming, Pennsylvania Wyoming is a borough in the Greater Pittston area of Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States five miles north of Wilkes Barre, on the Susquehanna River. Formerly, coal mining was the chief industry. In 1900, 1,909 people resided in Wyoming. There were 3,010 residents in 1910... |
None Listed | |
| Communications Flight 312 | Meets via CAP Radio | None Listed | |
| Squadron 801 | Allentown Optimist Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 805 | Lehigh Valley Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 807 | Bangor Slate Belt Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 811 | Reading Composite | squadron811.webs.com | |
| Squadron 812 | Spaatz Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 907 | Doylestown Composite | dyl907.org/ | Unit Citation Award |
| Squadron 1001 | Norwood Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 1006 | W. Philadelphia Composite | None Listed | |
| Squadron 1007 | Delco Composite | cap1007.com | |
| Squadron 1008 | Chester County Composite | capsquadron1008.org |
Group 4
Group 4 conducts operations in the Wilkes-BarreWilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania
Wilkes-Barre is a city in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania, the county seat of Luzerne County. It is at the center of the Wyoming Valley area and is one of the principal cities in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area, which had a population of 563,631 as of the 2010 Census...
/Scranton
Scranton, Pennsylvania
Scranton is a city in the northeastern part of Pennsylvania, United States. It is the county seat of Lackawanna County and the largest principal city in the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre metropolitan area. Scranton had a population of 76,089 in 2010, according to the U.S...
area.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Group 4 Headquarters | Hazleton Municipal Airport Hazleton Municipal Airport Hazleton Municipal Airport is a public use airport in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It is owned by the City of Hazleton and located two nautical miles northwest of its central business district.... |
None Listed |
| Squadron 201 | Wayne Composite Lake Ariel, Pennsylvania Lake Ariel is an unincorporated community in Wayne County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was once the site of an amusement park. The main intersection is dominated by Saint Thomas More Roman Catholic Church, lake elementary school, and the Howe Convenient Market.Located in northeastern... |
None Listed |
| Squadron 203 | Hazleton Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 207 | Mt Pocono Composite | cap207.com |
| Squadron 904 | Quakertown Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 805 | Lehigh Valley Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 801 | Allentown Composite | capsquadron801.shutterfly.com |
Group 5
The Group 5 region encompasses much of North Central Pennsylvania, including State CollegeState College, Pennsylvania
State College is the largest borough in Centre County in the U.S. state of Pennsylvania. It is the principal city of the State College, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area which encompasses all of Centre County. As of the 2010 census, the borough population was 42,034, and roughly double...
, Altoona
Altoona, Pennsylvania
-History:A major railroad town, Altoona was founded by the Pennsylvania Railroad in 1849 as the site for a shop complex. Altoona was incorporated as a borough on February 6, 1854, and as a city under legislation approved on April 3, 1867, and February 8, 1868...
, and Williamsport
Williamsport, Pennsylvania
Williamsport is a city in and the county seat of Lycoming County, Pennsylvania in the United States. In 2009, the population was estimated at 29,304...
.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Group 5 Headquarters | State College | gp5.pawg.cap.gov |
| Squadron 239 | Mid-State Composite | midstatecap.org |
| Squadron 338 | Nittany Composite | 338.gp5.pawg.cap.gov |
| Squadron 339 | Wellsboro Composite | squadron339.org |
| Squadron 401 | Williamsport Composite Montoursville, Pennsylvania Montoursville is a borough in Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, in the United States. As of the 2000 census, the borough population was 4,777. It is part of the Williamsport, Pennsylvania Metropolitan Statistical Area. It was named for Madame Montour, a Native American leader and skilled interpreter... |
williamsportcap.org |
| Squadron 522 | Selinsgrove Cadet Flight Selinsgrove, Pennsylvania Selinsgrove is a borough in Snyder County, Pennsylvania, United States. It was founded in 1787 by Captain Anthony Selin, who fought with Washington in the Revolutionary War.... |
None Listed |
| Squadron 1504 | Keystone Country Cadet | None Listed |
Group 6
Group 6 is responsible for operations near ErieErie, Pennsylvania
Erie is a city located in northwestern Pennsylvania in the United States. Named for the lake and the Native American tribe that resided along its southern shore, Erie is the state's fourth-largest city , with a population of 102,000...
.
| Squadron Number | Name/Location/Type | Website |
|---|---|---|
| Group 6 Headquarters | Greenville | pawingcap.com/gp6 |
| Squadron 122 | Mercer County Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 123 | Lawrence County Composite | squadron123.org |
| Squadron 125 | Armstrong County Composite | sqdn125.org |
| Squadron 501 | Major Don Beatty Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 502 | Erie Composite | eriecivilairpatrol.com |
| Squadron 503 | Crawford County Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 504 | Clarion Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 505 | Warren County Composite | None Listed |
| Squadron 714 | Jimmy Stewart Composite | None Listed |
Schools
Pennsylvania Wing conducts a number of schools as a part of its cadet programs. These schools provide instruction and hands on experience to members in a variety of areas, ranging from aviation to search and rescue.Hawk Mountain Ranger School
Pennsylvania Wing operates the longest continuously operating school of search and rescueSearch and rescue
Search and rescue is the search for and provision of aid to people who are in distress or imminent danger.The general field of search and rescue includes many specialty sub-fields, mostly based upon terrain considerations...
in the United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
. Hawk Mountain Ranger School is funded and operated by the Wing both as a cadet program and also to instruct CAP members in emergency services operations. HMRS typically conducts training once a month, and offers a 10-day course during the summer as a National Cadet Special Activity
National Cadet Special Activities of the Civil Air Patrol
National Cadet Special Activities are Cadet Programs conducted by Civil Air Patrol. NCSAs are designed to give cadets direct hands on experience with various aspects of the Civil Air Patrol program and provide meaningful insight into several aviation-related careers. There are approximately 30...
.
Summer Schools
Often referred to only as 'Encampment,' this school is a 9 day condensed version of the Air Force's Basic Training program, modified for cadets age 12-17. The encampment teaches basic cadets the fundamentals of followership and discipline in both an academic and applied environment. This course is traditionally taught at Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap
Fort Indiantown Gap, also referred to as "The Gap" or "FIG", is a census-designated place and U.S. Army post primarily located in Lebanon County, Pennsylvania. A portion of the installation is located in eastern Dauphin County...
.
Cadet Leadership School
CLS is also a 9 day course, offered a few weeks before basic encampment. CLS is similar to Air Force ROTC's Field Training program, focusing on developing cadet's leadership potential. This course involves both classroom instruction and applied leadership skills.
Glider Flight Encampment
Glider Flight Encampment instructs cadets in the principles of flight, culminating in several rides in an unpowered glider.
Powered Flight Encampment
Powered Flight Encampment instructs cadets in the basics of aviation. Cadets learn about ground and air procedures, as well as fly in CAP owned Cessna 172
Cessna 172
The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing fixed-wing aircraft. First flown in 1955 and still in production, more Cessna 172s have been built than any other aircraft.-Design and development:...
s and 182
Cessna 182
The Cessna 182 Skylane is an American four-seat, single-engine, light airplane, built by Cessna of Wichita, Kansas. It has the option of adding two child seats, installed in the baggage area....
s. Cadets that do well during the program may earn their solo
First solo flight
The first solo flight of a new pilot comprises that pilot completing a take off, and usually a short flight and safe landing, by him or herself...
wings.
Other Schools
Basic Cadet Orientation ProgramBCOP is a weekend course to teach new cadets about the fundamentals of Civil Air Patrol. Topics covered include uniform care, basic drill instruction, opportunities available to cadets, as well as fun and fellowship. This course is typically offered in the early spring.
Squadron Leadership School
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:PA Wing CAP Headquarters
Building 3-108
Fort Indiantown Gap
Annville, PA 17003
Hours of Operation
Pennsylvania Wing Headquarters is normally staffed between 0830 to 1700 Local time on business days, and occasionally on weekends and other times as required.
External links
Official WebsitesPA Wing Cadet Activities