Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol
Kansas Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander Col Mark Lahan
Vice Commander Lt Col Eric Davis
Chief of Staff Lt Col Chris Snyder
Command NCO CMSgt Rick Franz
Current statistics
Squadrons12
Cadets187
Seniors206
Total Membership393
Websitekswg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 3 March 2023

The Kansas Wing of Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Kansas. Kansas Wing headquarters are located in Salina, Kansas.[1] The Kansas Wing consists of nearly 400 cadet and adult members at 9 locations across the state of Kansas.[2]

History

Kansas Wing of the Civil Air Patrol was organized under its first commander, H. Howard Wilcox, in December 1941.[3] Wilcox led the Kansas Wing until September 1947, followed by Paul D. Threlfall to April 1950. A total of 30 individuals have led the Kansas Wing since its formation.

The Kansas Wing assisted the neighboring Oklahoma Wing in their response to the 2013 Moore tornado by assisting with ground team photography of the tornado's path.[4]

In March 2020, Kansas Wing members reported to Kansas' Emergency Operations Center to augment logistics and planning staff in response to the COVID-19 pandemic. Shortly thereafter, members began transporting lab specimens from rural and remote areas to the Kansas Department of Emergency Management's laboratory in Topeka.[5]

Mission

The Kansas Wing performs the three missions of Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.[6]

Emergency services

Civil Air Patrol performs search and rescue , disaster relief, humanitarian service, and Air Force support missions, as well as homeland security and counter-drug operations.

Cadet programs

Civil Air Patrol provides cadet programs for youth aged 12-21 training in leadership, aerospace education, communication, and emergency services. Cadets receive training at weekly squadron meetings as well as through participating in local and wing level activities throughout the year.[7] Cadets have the opportunity to attend encampments which provide a week of immersion training at a military installation.[8]

Aerospace education

Civil Air Patrol provides aerospace education to both members of Civil Air Patrol and the public. Education provided to members is offered through the cadet program and through specialized education to CAP pilots. Education provided to the public is offered through educational materials provided to schools and private organizations.[9]

Organization

The Kansas Wing does not utilize the optional "Group" structure. Instead, all squadrons report to the Kansas Wing directly.

1st Lt. Ryan Cobb, 384th Air Refueling Squadron navigator, helps a Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol cadet suit up in Mission Oriented Protective Posture gear.
Squadrons of the Kansas Wing[10]
Designation Squadron Name Location Notes
NCR-KS-001 Kansas Wing Headquarters Salina
NCR-KS-003 Konza Composite Squadron Manhattan
NCR-KS-034 Kansas City Composite Squadron Kansas City
NCR-KS-035 Topeka Eagle Composite Squadron Topeka
NCR-KS-055 Heartland Cadet Squadron Lenexa
NCR-KS-061 Lawrence Composite Squadron Lawrence
NCR-KS-066 Flint Hills Composite Squadron Junction City
NCR-KS-077 Emporia Senior Flight Emporia
NCR-KS-092 Smoky Hill Composite Squadron Salina
NCR-KS-123 New Century Composite Squadron Olathe
NCR-KS-125 Air Capital Composite Squadron Wichita
NCR-KS-999 Kansas Legislative Squadron Topeka


See also

References

  1. ↑ "Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol". Capmembers.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  2. ↑ "2014 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  3. ↑ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 25 December 2023.
  4. ↑ "Emergency Services". Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Kansas Wing volunteers expand efforts to help with state's COVID-19 response". KWCH-DT. 24 March 2020. Retrieved 13 April 2020.
  6. ↑ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "Cadet Programs". Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  8. ↑ "Encampment". Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  9. ↑ "Aerospace Education". Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 3 November 2015.
  10. ↑ "Kansas Wing -> Units". Kansas Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 23 December 2022.
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