Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol

The Idaho Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Idaho. Idaho Wing headquarters are located in Blackfoot, Idaho.[2] The Idaho Wing consists of over 400 cadet and adult members at over 7 locations across the state of Idaho.[3]

Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol
Idaho Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander Col Robert Bost
Vice Commander Lt Col Robin Vest
Chief of Staff Lt Col Justin Bekker
Current statistics
Squadrons7
Cadets242
Seniors233
Total Membership475
Statistics as of 2020[1]

Mission

The Civil Air Patrol has three missions: providing emergency services; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.[4]

Emergency services

The Civil Air Patrol provides emergency services, including search and rescue missions, disaster relief operations, humanitarian services, Air Force support missions, and counter-drug operations.[5]

In March 2020, volunteers from the Idaho Wing were activated to support the Kootenai County Emergency Operations Center during the COVID-19 pandemic. Members performed administrative functions in support of the county, including helping the operations center obtain FEMA reimbursements.[6]

Cadet programs

The Civil Air Patrol provides a cadet program for youth aged 12 to 21. Cadets train through the 16-step program in skills including aerospace education, leadership training, physical fitness, and moral leadership.[5]

Aerospace education

The Civil Air Patrol provides both internal training for CAP members, and external training for the general public. Internal training is directed at both senior members and cadets. External training through the public is provided through the nation's educational system through workshops provided to students.[5]

Organization
Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol students enjoy a base tour at Mountain Home Air Force Base, Idaho.
Squadrons of the Idaho Wing[7]
Designation Squadron Name Location Notes
ID-097 Eagle Rock Composite Squadron Idaho Falls
ID-096 Pocatello Composite Squadron Pocatello
ID-069 Joe Engle Composite Squadron Burley
ID-049 Twin Falls Composite Squadron Twin Falls
ID-073 Boise Composite Squadron Boise
ID-015 Nampa Composite Squadron Nampa
ID-083 Coeur d’Alene Composite Squadron Hayden Lake

See also

References
  1. "eServices, National Headquarters". Civil Air Patrol., login required
  2. "Contact Us". Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  3. "2013 Statistics" (PDF). Capmembers.com. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  4. "Civil Air Patrol". Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  5. "Our Missions". Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
  6. "Civil Air Patrol helps emergency operations". Coeur d'Alene Press. 22 April 2020. Retrieved 22 April 2020.
  7. "Squadrons". Idaho Wing Civil Air Patrol Official Website. Retrieved 29 October 2015.
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