Commander Col Patrick A Collins Squadrons 11 Seniors 328 | Chief of Staff Col Fred Staedel Cadets 350 | |
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Vice Commander Lt Col Carswell Ross Jr. | ||
The Hawaii Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Hawaii. Hawaii Wing headquarters are located in Honolulu, Hawaii. The Hawaii Wing consists of over 600 cadet and adult members at over 10 locations across the state of Hawaii.
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Mission
The Civil Air Patrol performs three primary missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.
Emergency services
The CAP provides emergency services, including search and rescue and disaster relief missions and assisting in humanitarian aid assignments. The CAP also provides Air Force support through conducting light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys. The Civil Air Patrol also offers support to counter-drug missions. The Hawaii Wing performs tsunami and tropical cyclone warning missions, as well as urban direction finding.
Cadet programs
The CAP offers cadet programs for youth aged 12 to 21, which includes a sixteen step program offering training in aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness and moral leadership.
Aerospace education
The CAP provides aerospace education by offering training to the members of the CAP, and offering workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.
Organization
The Hawaii Wing maintains its headquarters in Honolulu and has 11 squadrons located across the state.