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Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol
Tennessee Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander Col George R. "Rob" Borsari III
Vice Commander Lt Col William Renaud
Chief of Staff Col. Dent Young
Current statistics
Cadets406
Seniors638
Total Membership1,044
Websitetnwg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 2022

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

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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

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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.


TN-187 famously performed "Never Gonna Give You Up" at the 2022 Encampment Karaoke Night.

Cadet programs

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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

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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

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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.
Squadrons of the Tennessee Wing[5]
Designation Squadron Name Location Notes
TN001 Tennessee Wing Headquarters Alcoa
TN004 Tri-Cites Composite Squadron Blountville
TN005 Smyrna Composite Squadron Smyrna
TN014 Memphis Belle Composite Squadron Millington
TN015 Greeneville Composite Squadron Greeneville
TN019 Morristown Composite Squadron Morristown
TN036 Tullahoma Composite Squadron Tullahoma
TN080 Henry County Composite Squadron Paris 2001 Squadron of Merit, 2003 Squadron of Merit, 2004 Squadron of Merit
TN087 Knoxville Senior Squadron Knoxville
TN093 Sevier County Composite Squadron Sevierville
TN114 Southern Middle Tennessee Flight Lewisburg
TN119 Jackson Madison County Senior Squadron Jackson
TN120 Crossville Senior Squadron Crossville
TN133 Middle Tennessee Senior Squadron Ashland City
TN148 McGhee-Tyson Composite Squadron Knoxville
TN160 Sumner County Cadet Squadron Madison
TN162 Murfreesboro Composite Squadron Murfreesboro
TN170 Oak Ridge Composite Squadron Oak Ridge
TN173 Cleveland Composite Squadron Cleveland
TN176 Rhea County Flight Dayton
TN185 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 2021
TN187 Chattanooga Cadet Squadron Chattanooga
TN191 Hendersonville Cadet Squadron Hendersonville
TN192 Choo Choo Senior Squadron Chattanooga
TN193 Williamson County Cadet Squadron Thompson Station
TN194 Hardeman County Cadet Squadron Rossville
TN195 Union City Composite Squadron Union City
TN218 Dickson County Composite Squadron Dickson
TN330 Sequoyah Cadet Squadron Madisonville
TN393 Cumberland Composite Squadron Gainesboro
TN395 Portland Flight Portland
TN582 Sunsphere Cadet Squadron Knoxville
TN999 Tennessee Legislative Squadron Nashville
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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

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References

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  1. ^ "Contact Us". Tennessee Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  2. ^ "2012 Statistics" (PDF). Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  3. ^ "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  4. ^ "Aerospace Education". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Archived from the original on 14 November 2015. Retrieved 12 May 2015.
  5. ^ "Civil Air Patrol Unit Directory" (PDF). Gocivilairpatrol.com. Archived from the original (PDF) on 7 August 2015. Retrieved 17 October 2015.
  6. ^ "§ 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". Justia. 2024. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
  7. ^ "§ 42-7-102. Aeronautics: Civil Air Patrol Leave of Absence With Pay — Other Rights and Benefits". Justia. 2021. Retrieved 15 February 2024.
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