Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol

Michigan Wing of Civil Air Patrol
Associated branches
United States Air Force
Command staff
Commander	Col Eric V. Scott
Chief of Staff	Lt Col Andrew Beattie
Senior Enlisted Leader	SMSgt Andrew Hansen
Current statistics
Cadets	588
Seniors	730
Total Membership	1,318
Website	miwg.cap.gov
Statistics as of 04 June 2025
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TheMichigan Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the top level organization ofCivil Air Patrol in the state ofMichigan. Michigan Wingheadquarters are located inSelfridge Air National Guard Base.^[1] The Michigan Wing consists of over 1,300 cadet and adult members at over 46 locations across the state of Michigan.^[2]

Civil Air Patrol performs three primary missions: providingemergency services in support of federal, state and local agencies; offering cadet programs for youth; and providingaerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.^[3]

Civil Air Patrol conductssearch and rescue missions directed by theAir Force Rescue Coordination Center atTyndall Air Force Base inFlorida. Civil Air Patrol also assists indisaster relief efforts by providing air and ground digital imagery, key personnel transportation, and conducts a national radio communications network. Civil Air Patrol providesAir Force support, including light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys, and assists in counter-drug missions. Michigan members are trained toNIMS compliance.^[4]

In May 2020, members of the Michigan Wing were a critical component in the fight against2020 coronavirus pandemic. Members of the Michigan Wing began transporting coronavirus test kits betweenLansing and more remote areas of Michigan as a part of Michigan's response to the2020 coronavirus pandemic. Additionally, members of the Michigan Wing led the demobilization efforts of the Alternative Care Sites that were established at theTCF Center inDetroit and theSuburban Collection Showplace inNovi, as members of theIncident management team.^[5][6]

Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program for youth ages 12–21. Cadets receive orientation flights in small aircraft as part of their overall aerospace education, learn to lead, participate in a variety of national, state and local activities and improve their physical fitness.Michigan cadets meet once per week, 4-5 times per month on average. They also have opportunities to attend leadership encampments, career academies, and other special activities during the spring and summer.^[7]

Civil Air Patrol offers education for its own members and the general public. Education to the general public is offered by providing workshops for educators and youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events.^[8] Cadets may attend Flight Academies, partake in Model Rocketry, control RC Airplanes, and fly in Orientation Flights in both aCessna and aglider.^[9]

As of 2012, the Michigan Wing has 10 Single-Engine planes and 2 gliders. As of 2025, the gliders are no longer in use due to the decision to cut funding for them by national. They have 16 Vehicles, mainly 9-10 seat vans split between the squadrons. They have 13 VHF/FM Repeaters and 175 VHF/FM stations, with 27 HF stations.^[10]

Under the Civil Air Patrol Employment Protection Act, employers in the state of Michigan are required by law to grant aleave of absence to their employees who are members of Civil Air Patrol, when those employees are deployed to an emergency mission. An employer may not discriminate against, discipline, or discharge an employee for being a member of Civil Air Patrol or for taking a leave of absence to assist in an emergency mission.^[12]

• Michigan Air National Guard
• Michigan Naval Militia
• Michigan Volunteer Defense Force

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