Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol
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The Idaho Wing of the Civil Air Patrol, the United States Air Force Auxiliary
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Associated branches | |
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United States Air Force | |
Executive staff | |
Commander | Col George Breshears |
Vice Commander | Maj Anthony Woltz |
Current statistics | |
Squadrons | 7 |
Cadets | 208 |
Seniors | 209 |
Total Membership | 417 |
Statistics as of 2013[1] | |
The Idaho Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Idaho. Idaho Wing headquarters are located in Burley, Idaho.[2] The Idaho Wing consists of over 400 cadet and adult members at over 7 locations across the state of Idaho.[3]
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Mission
The Civil Air Patrol has three missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.[4]
Emergency services
The Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services, including search and rescue missions, disaster relief operations, humanitarian services, Air Force support missions, and counter-drug operations.[5]
Cadet programs
The Civil Air Patrol provides a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21. Cadets train through the 16-step program in skills including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness, and moral leadership.[5]
Aerospace education
The Civil Air Patrol provides both internal training for CAP members, and external training for the general public. Internal training is directed at both senior members and cadets. External training through the public is provided through the nation's educational system through workshops provided to students.[5]
Organization
Designation | Squadron Name | Location | Notes |
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ID097 | Eagle Rock Composite Squadrons | Idaho Falls | |
ID096 | Pocatello Composite Squadron | Pocatello | |
ID069 | Joe Engle Composite Squadron | Burley | |
ID049 | Twin Falls Composite Squadron | Twin Falls | |
ID073 | Boise Composite Squadron | Boise | |
ID015 | Nampa Composite Squadron | Nampa | |
ID083 | Coeur d’Alene Composite Squadron | Hayden Lake |
See also
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