Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol Explained

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]

Mission

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 services

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

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

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

Squadrons of the Tennessee Wing[5]
Designation Squadron NameLocationNotes
TN000Tennessee Wing HeadquartersAlcoa
TN004Tri-Cites Composite SquadronBlountville
TN005Smyrna Composite SquadronSmyrna
TN014Memphis Belle Composite SquadronMillington
TN015Greeneville Composite SquadronGreeneville
TN019Morristown Composite SquadronMorristown
TN036Tullahoma Composite SquadronTullahoma
TN080Henry County Composite SquadronParis2001 Squadron of Merit, 2003 Squadron of Merit, 2004 Squadron of Merit
TN087Knoxville Senior Squadron Knoxville
TN093Sevier County Composite SquadronSevierville
TN114Southern Middle Tennessee FlightLewisburg
TN119Jackson Madison County Senior SquadronJackson
TN120Crossville Senior SquadronCrossville
TN133Middle Tennessee Senior SquadronAshland City
TN148McGhee-Tyson Composite SquadronKnoxville
TN160Sumner County Cadet Squadron Madison
TN162Murfreesboro Composite SquadronMurfreesboro
TN170Oak Ridge Composite SquadronOak Ridge
TN173Cleveland Composite SquadronCleveland
TN176Rhea County FlightDayton
TN185Music City Composite SquadronNashvilleSquadron of Merit 2003, 2008, 2020, 2022 Squadron of Distinction 2020 Quality Cadet Unit Award 2014, 2016 - 2022 Unit Citation May 2019 and June 2021
TN187Chattanooga Cadet SquadronChattanooga
TN191Hendersonville Cadet SquadronHendersonville
TN192Choo Choo Senior SquadronChattanooga
TN193Williamson County Cadet SquadronThompson Station
TN194Hardeman County Cadet SquadronRossville
TN195Union City Composite SquadronUnion City
TN218Dickson County Composite SquadronDickson
TN330Sequoyah Cadet SquadronMadisonville
TN393Cumberland Composite SquadronGainesboro
TN395Portland FlightPortland
TN582Sunsphere Cadet SquadronKnoxville
TN999Tennessee Legislative SquadronNashville

Legal protection

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 and § 42-7-102 (2021).[6] [7]

See also

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Contact Us . Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website . 12 May 2015.
  2. Web site: 2012 Statistics . 12 May 2015.
  3. Web site: Civil Air Patrol . Civil Air Patrol Official Website . 12 May 2015.
  4. Web site: Aerospace Education. Civil Air Patrol Official Website. 12 May 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20151114172124/http://www.gocivilairpatrol.com/about/civil_air_patrols_three_primary_missions/. 14 November 2015.
  5. Web site: Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory. Gocivilairpatrol.com. 17 October 2015. dead. https://web.archive.org/web/20150807161925/http://members.gocivilairpatrol.com/media/cms/Unit_Directory_3449B1BF3A9EC.pdf. 7 August 2015.
  6. Web site: § 8-33-110. Public Officers and Employees: Unpaid leave for members of Tennessee army and air national guard, Tennessee state guard and civil air patrol. . . 2024 . . 15 February 2024 .
  7. Web site: § 42-7-102. Aeronautics: Civil Air Patrol Leave of Absence With Pay — Other Rights and Benefits . . 2021 . . 15 February 2024 .