Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol
The Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Tennessee. The Wing headquarters are located near Signature Flight Services (FBO) on McGhee Tyson airport in Alcoa, Tennessee.[1] The Tennessee Wing consists of over 1,000 cadet and adult members at over 30 locations across the state.[2]
Associated branches | |
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United States Air Force | |
Command staff | |
Commander | Col George R. "Rob" Borsari III |
Vice Commander | Lt Col William Renaud |
Chief of Staff | Col. Dent Young |
Current statistics | |
Squadrons | 36 |
Cadets | 406 |
Seniors | 638 |
Total Membership | 1,044 |
Website | tnwg |
Statistics as of 2022 | |
Mission
The Tennessee Wing performs all 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.[3]
Emergency services
Always prepared, both in the air and on the ground, members of Civil Air Patrol perform emergency services for state and local agencies as well as the federal government as the civilian auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force and for states/local communities as a nonprofit organization. Ever vigilant, these true patriots make a difference in their communities, not only assisting in times of disaster but also searching for the lost and protecting the homeland.
In 2022, Tennessee wing provided support to FEMA and other agencies following the spring tornadoes in eastern Kentucky and later, in August, after the severe flooding in western Kentucky.
Cadet programs
Civil Air Patrol’s cadet program transforms youth into dynamic Americans and aerospace leaders through a curriculum that focuses on leadership, aerospace, fitness, and character. As cadets participate in these four elements, they advance through a series of achievements, earning honors and increased responsibilities along the way. Many of the nation’s astronauts, pilots, engineers, and scientists first explored their careers through CAP. It shapes the experiences and aspirations of youth age 12-21, both in and outside CAP’s cadet program. Squadrons with cadets can be found across Tennessee, as shown in the list below.
Aerospace education
Civil Air Patrol’s awarding-winning aerospace education program promotes aerospace, aviation, and STEM-related careers with engaging, standards-based, hands-on curriculum and activities. It provides training to the members of CAP, and also offers workshops for youth and educators across the nation through schools and at public aviation events.[4] Tennessee CAP holds annual professional development classes for teachers working with grades K-12, and also provides both published materials and STEM kits to homeschool groups.
Organization
Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes |
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TN000 | Tennessee Wing HQ Squadron | Alcoa | |
TN004 | Kingsport Composite Squadron | Bristol | |
TN005 | Smyrna Composite Squadron | Smyrna | |
TN014 | Millington Composite Squadron | Millington | |
TN015 | Greeneville Composite Squadron | Greeneville | |
TN019 | Morristown Composite Squadron | Morristown | |
TN036 | Tullahoma Composite Squadron | Tullahoma | |
TN056 | Berry Field Composite Squadron 56 | Nashville | |
TN080 | Henry County Composite Squadron | Paris | 2001 Squadron of Merit, 2003 Squadron of Merit, 2004 Squadron of Merit |
TN087 | McGhee-Tyson Airport Senior Squadron 1 | Knoxville | |
TN093 | Sevier County Flight | Sevierville | |
TN119 | Jackson Madison County Senior Squadron | Jackson | |
TN120 | Crossville Senior Squadron | Crossville | |
TN133 | Middle Tennessee Senior Squadron | Ashland City | |
TN148 | McGhee-Tyson Composite Squadron | Knoxville | |
TN160 | Sumner County Cadet Squadron 16 | Madison | |
TN162 | Murfreesboro Composite Squadron | Murfreesboro | |
TN170 | Oak Ridge Composite Squadron | Oak Ridge | |
TN173 | Cleveland Composite Squadron | Cleveland | |
TN176 | Rhea County Composite Squadron | Dayton | |
TN185 | Music City Composite Squadron | Nashville | Squadron of Merit 2003, 2008, 2020, 2022 Squadron of Distinction 2020 Quality Cadet Unit Award 2014, 2016 - 2022 Unit Citation May 2019 and June 2021 |
TN187 | Chattanooga Cadet Squadron | Chattanooga | |
TN189 | Lewis County Cadet Squadron | Hohenwald | |
TN191 | Hendersonville Cadet Squadron | Hendersonville | |
TN192 | Choo Choo Senior Squadron | Chattanooga | |
TN193 | Williamson County Cadet Squadron | Thompson Station | |
TN194 | Hardeman County Cadet Squadron | Rossville | |
TN195 | Union City Composite Squadron | Union City | |
TN218 | Dickson County Composite Squadron | Dickson | |
TN393 | Cumberland Composite Squadron | Gainesboro | |
TN395 | Unit Commander Civil Air Patrol | Knoxville | |
TN582 | Sunsphere Cadet Squadron | Knoxville | |
TN999 | Tennessee Legislative Squadron | Nashville |
Legal protection
Civil Air Patrol members employed within the borders of Tennessee are guaranteed unpaid leave from their place of work without "loss of time, pay not specifically related to leave of absence time, regular leave or vacation, or impairment of efficiency rating" whenever they are activated for duty or training, under TN Code § 8-33-110 (2016).[6]
See also
References
- "Contact Us". Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "2012 Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
- "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
- "§ 8-33-110. Unpaid leave for members of Tennessee army and air national guard, Tennessee state guard and civil air patrol". Justia. 2016. Retrieved 16 October 2017.