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]
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 servicesedit
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 programsedit
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 educationedit
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.
Organizationedit
Charlie Smith, an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol's Tennessee Wing, poses alongside the Cessna 182 that he flew in support of the Deep Water Horizon Mission from Mobile Alabama.Cadets and senior members with the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol got a chance to sit down and talk with Maj. Gen. Haston, Adjutant General of the Tennessee Military Department.Charlie Smith, an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol, lines up a photo out of the rear-seat swing window during an oil spill surveillance mission.
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]
^"Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
^. Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
^(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.
External linksedit
Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol official website
December 20, 2023
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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 Tennessee Wing Civil Air PatrolTennessee Wing of Civil Air PatrolAssociated branchesUnited States Air ForceCommand staffCommanderCol George R Rob Borsari IIIVice CommanderLt Col William RenaudChief of StaffCol Dent YoungCurrent statisticsSquadrons36Cadets406Seniors638Total Membership1 044Websitetnwg wbr cap wbr govStatistics as of 2022vte Contents 1 Mission 1 1 Emergency services 1 2 Cadet programs 1 3 Aerospace education 2 Organization 3 Legal protection 4 See also 5 References 6 External linksMission editThe 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 edit 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 edit 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 edit 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 edit nbsp Charlie Smith an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol s Tennessee Wing poses alongside the Cessna 182 that he flew in support of the Deep Water Horizon Mission from Mobile Alabama nbsp Cadets and senior members with the Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol got a chance to sit down and talk with Maj Gen Haston Adjutant General of the Tennessee Military Department nbsp Charlie Smith an ATA senior engineer and mission pilot for the Civil Air Patrol lines up a photo out of the rear seat swing window during an oil spill surveillance mission Squadrons of the Tennessee Wing 5 Designation Squadron Name Location NotesTN000 Tennessee Wing HQ Squadron AlcoaTN004 Kingsport Composite Squadron BristolTN005 Smyrna Composite Squadron SmyrnaTN014 Millington Composite Squadron MillingtonTN015 Greeneville Composite Squadron GreenevilleTN019 Morristown Composite Squadron MorristownTN036 Tullahoma Composite Squadron TullahomaTN056 Berry Field Composite Squadron 56 NashvilleTN080 Henry County Composite Squadron Paris 2001 Squadron of Merit 2003 Squadron of Merit 2004 Squadron of MeritTN087 McGhee Tyson Airport Senior Squadron 1 KnoxvilleTN093 Sevier County Flight SeviervilleTN119 Jackson Madison County Senior Squadron JacksonTN120 Crossville Senior Squadron CrossvilleTN133 Middle Tennessee Senior Squadron Ashland CityTN148 McGhee Tyson Composite Squadron KnoxvilleTN160 Sumner County Cadet Squadron 16 MadisonTN162 Murfreesboro Composite Squadron MurfreesboroTN170 Oak Ridge Composite Squadron Oak RidgeTN173 Cleveland Composite Squadron ClevelandTN176 Rhea County Composite Squadron DaytonTN185 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 2021TN187 Chattanooga Cadet Squadron ChattanoogaTN189 Lewis County Cadet Squadron HohenwaldTN191 Hendersonville Cadet Squadron HendersonvilleTN192 Choo Choo Senior Squadron ChattanoogaTN193 Williamson County Cadet Squadron Thompson StationTN194 Hardeman County Cadet Squadron RossvilleTN195 Union City Composite Squadron Union CityTN218 Dickson County Composite Squadron DicksonTN393 Cumberland Composite Squadron GainesboroTN395 Unit Commander Civil Air Patrol KnoxvilleTN582 Sunsphere Cadet Squadron KnoxvilleTN999 Tennessee Legislative Squadron NashvilleLegal protection editCivil 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 editAwards and decorations of the Civil Air Patrol Tennessee Air National Guard Tennessee State GuardReferences edit 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 External links editTennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol official website Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol amp oldid 1168129361, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
