Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
CommanderColonel Edward D. Phelka
Vice CommanderColonel Phil Biersdorfer
Chief of StaffMSgt Cynthia Smith
Current statistics
Cadets648
Seniors896
Total Membership1544
Statistics as of March 2008

The Colorado Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of CAP in the state of Colorado. Its headquarters are located at Peterson AFB, and the wing is under the command of Colonel Edward D. Phelka.


History

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Structure

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The Colorado Wing is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Colorado, and reports to Rocky Mountain Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters. The wing supervises the individual groups and squadrons that comprise the basic operational unit of CAP. The Colorado Wing headquarters are located at Peterson AFB, Colorado.

Below the Wing level, Colorado is divided into # smaller groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs,

Underneath each group are numerous squadrons. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons:

  • A cadet squadron focus primarily on training, leadership development and activities for CAP cadets.
  • A senior squadron is a unit dedicated to allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions, nromally search and rescue activities.
  • Composite squadrons offer programs for both cadets and senior members.

Groups and Squadrons

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Group 1

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Group 1 is responsible for operations in and around greater Denver area.

Squadrons of Group 1
Squadron Number Name/Type Location Meets at Website
162 Black Sheep Senior Squadron Centennial Airport Tower Englewood [1]
166 Group 1 Headquarters No Specific Meeting Location Parker group1.cowg.cap.gov
Squadron ### squadron601.us

Group 2

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Group 2 operates in Northern Colorado.

Squadrons of Group 2
Squadron Number Name/Location/Type Website
Group 2 Headquarters Fort Indiantown Gap pawingcap.com/gp2
Squadron 202 Bedford Composite bedfordcap.org

Group 3

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Group 3 operates in Southern Colorado.

Squadrons of Group 3
Squadron Number Name/Location/Type Website
Group 3 Headquarters Willow Grove JRB pawingcap.com/gp3
Squadron 101 Levittown Cadet None Listed

Group 4

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Group 4 conducts operations in Western Colorado.

Squadrons of Group 4
Squadron Number Name/Location/Type Website
Group 4 Headquarters Hazleton Municipal Airport pawingcap.com/gp4
Squadron 201 Wayne Composite None Listed

Schools

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Encampment

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GSAR

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The wing operates a ground search and rescue ("GSAR") school on an annual basis, normally held in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains, west of Kremmling[1] To participate, Cadets must be at least 14 years old, hold the rank of at least Cadet Senior Airman, successfully pass a physical fitness test, and have previous participation in cadet summer activities. Additionally, all participants must have completed basic training in emergency services (offered by FEMA) and be able to hike long distances with a 20-25 pound pack. Participants spend the entire school (normally, eight days) in a field environment, and are awarded a Ground Team member badge at the successful completion of the school.

Contact Information

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Postal address

Colorado Wing CAP Headquarters
RMR-CO-001
360 W Otis Street
Peterson AFB, CO 80914

Phone

Phone: 719-556-8280
Fax: 719-556-6186

Hours of Operation

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References

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Official Websites