The Michigan Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Michigan. Michigan Wing headquarters are located in Selfridge Air National Guard Base.[1] The Michigan Wing consists of over 1,200 cadet and adult members at over 42 locations across the state of Michigan.[2]
 Michigan Wing of Civil Air Patrol | |
| Associated branches | |
|---|---|
| United States Air Force | |
| Command staff | |
| Commander |  Col Christopher A. Ballard |
| Vice Commander |  Lt Col Stephen L. Tupper |
| Chief of Staff |  Maj Kyle A. Curtiss |
| Current statistics | |
| Squadrons | 36 |
| Cadets | 513 |
| Seniors | 740 |
| Total Membership | 1,253 |
| Website | miwg |
| Statistics as of 28 September 2022 | |
Mission edit
Civil Air Patrol performs three primary missions: providing emergency services in support of federal, state and local agencies; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.[3]
Emergency services edit
Civil Air Patrol conducts search and rescue missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. Civil Air Patrol also assists in disaster relief efforts by providing air and ground digital imagery, key personnel transportation, and conducts a national radio communications network. Civil Air Patrol provides Air Force support, including light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys, and assists in counter-drug missions. Michigan members are trained to NIMS compliance.[4]
In May 2020, members of the Michigan Wing were a critical component in the fight against 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Members of the Michigan Wing began transporting coronavirus test kits between Lansing and more remote areas of Michigan as a part of Michigan's response to the 2020 coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, members of the Michigan Wing led the demobilization efforts of the Alternative Care Sites that were established at the TCF Center in Detroit and the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi, as members of the Incident management team. [5] [6]
Cadet programs edit
Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program for youth ages 12–21. Cadets receive orientation flights in small aircraft as part of their overall aerospace education, learn to lead, participate in a variety of national, state and local activities and improve their physical fitness. Michigan cadets meet 2.5 hours per week and one weekend per month on average. They also have opportunities to attend leadership encampments, career academies, and other special activities during the spring and summer.[7]
Aerospace education edit
Civil Air Patrol offers education for its own members and the general public. Education to the general public is offered by providing workshops for educators and youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.[8] Cadets may attend Flight Academies, Model Rocketry, RC Airplanes, and Orientation Flights in both a Cessna and a glider.[9]
Resources edit
As of 2012, the Michigan Wing has 10 Single-Engine planes and 2 gliders. They have 16 Vehicles, mainly 9-10 seat vans split between the squadrons. They have 13 VHF/FM Repeaters and 175 VHF/FM stations, with 27 HF stations.[10]
Organization edit
| Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| MI001 | Michigan Wing Headquarters | Selfridge ANGB | |
| MI002 | Owosso Composite Squadron | Owosso | |
| MI007 | Livingston Composite Squadron | Howell | |
| MI009 | Kalamazoo Composite Squadron | Portage | |
| MI011 | Blue Water Composite Squadron | Shelby Township | |
| MI015 | Wolverine Composite Flight | Benton Harbor | |
| MI022 | Copper Country Composite Squadron | Calumet | |
| MI036 | Sanilac Flight | Cass City | |
| MI059 | Adrian Composite Squadron | Adrian | |
| MI063 | Monroe Composite Squadron | Monroe | |
| MI068 | Sixgate Composite Squadron | Farmington Hills | |
| MI073 | South Oakland Cadet Squadron | Farmington | |
| MI075 | Lt Col Keehn Composite Squadron | Flushing | |
| MI094 | Highpoint Composite Squadron | Cadillac | |
| MI096 | Bay de Noc Flight | Escanaba | |
| MI117 | Van Dyke Cadet Squadron | Fraser | |
| MI119 | Lakeshore 119 Composite Squadron | Muskegon | |
| MI131 | Traverse City Composite Squadron | Traverse City | |
| MI135 | Al Johnson Legacy Cadet Squadron | Holland | |
| MI165 | Cass River Composite Squadron | Caro | |
| MI176 | 176th Selfridge Composite Squadron | Selfridge ANGB | |
| MI183 | Livonia Thunderbolt Composite Squadron | Livonia | |
| MI190 | Grand Rapids Senior Squadron | Grand Rapids | |
| MI192 | Bishop Airport Senior Squadron | Flint | |
| MI201 | Dickinson County Composite Squadron | Kingsford | |
| MI214 | Jackson Composite Squadron | Jackson | |
| MI222 | Ionia Flight | Ionia | |
| MI238 | Oakland Composite Squadron | Pontiac | |
| MI241 | Major Joe Koch Memorial Cadet Squadron | Columbiaville | |
| MI243 | Thunder Bay Flight | Alpena | |
| MI248 | Kellogg Field Senior Squadron | Battle Creek | |
| MI250 | Battle Creek Flight | Battle Creek | |
| MI257 | Scott M. Burgess Composite Squadron | Grand Ledge | |
| MI260 | Willow Run Composite Squadron | Ypsilanti | |
| MI261 | Bay City Cadet Squadron | Bay City | |
| MI265 | Grand Rapids Metro Cadet Squadron | Grand Rapids | |
| MI271 | Mustang Cadet Squadron | New Hudson | |
| MI276 | Lapeer Composite Squadron | Attica | |
| MI277 | Au Sable Valley Cadet Squadron | Cadillac | |
| MI394 | Chippewa County Composite Flight | Sault Ste Marie | |
| MI437 | South Lyon Cadet Squadron | South Lyon | |
| MI610 | Gaylord Senior Squadron | Grayling | |
| MI655 | Maj Kevin A Adams Memorial Composite Squadron | Ann Arbor | |
| MI999 | Michigan Wing State Legislative Squadron | Lansing |
Legal protection edit
Under the Civil Air Patrol Employment Protection Act, employers in the state of Michigan are required by law to grant a leave of absence to their employees who are members of Civil Air Patrol, when those employees are deployed to an emergency mission. An employer may not discriminate against, discipline, or discharge an employee for being a member of Civil Air Patrol or for taking a leave of absence to assist in an emergency mission.[12]
See also edit
References edit
- ^ "Michigan Wing Financial Management Procedure 01A" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Emergency Services". Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol assists with air transport of COVID-19 test kits". WLUC-TV. 20 May 2020. Retrieved 25 May 2020.
- ^ "Mich. Wing Supports COVID-19 Patient Center". CAP.NEWS. 7 May 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2020.
- ^ "Cadet Programs". Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 7 November 2015.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 2015-11-14. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Aerospace Education". Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 19 July 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ https://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Leg_Day_MI_Wing_HiRes_6D9126C33B4BD.pdf [bare URL PDF]
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
- ^ "Civil Air Patrol Employment Protection Act". Michigan Legislature. 2016. Retrieved 20 October 2017.