CAP RTC wing inserts 2019.qxp_Layout 1 2/6/20 4:29 PM Page 83 South Carolina Wing Wing Prepares Cadets to Serve Communities n The South Carolina Wing is devoted missing in South Carolina by the Air hurricane. They assisted emergency to inspiring interest in aviation, space Force Rescue Coordination Center, service personnel before, during and and technology among youth. searches on the ground and in the air after Hurricane Dorian. Through classroom instruction, self- involve senior members and cadets paced study and hands-on projects, alike. Once an aircraft is found, cadets Cadet Staff Sgt. William Bradley cadets learn about the science that help establish a perimeter around Lindsey II (left) of the Columbia makes flight possible. the plane. Composite Squadron and Cadet Best of all, through orientation Through the South Carolina Wing Senior Airman Ryan Starling of the flights in Civil Air Patrol aircraft, and CAP, cadets can learn to fly and Lexington Composite Squadron work cadets experience the thrill of avia - achieve their private pilot’s certificate. with 2nd Lt. Elaine Thorp, also of tion. And they have opportunities to Qualified cadets may attend the U.S. the Lexington squadron, in the explore aerospace careers through Air Force Academy or enter the military. communications room at South field trips, encampments and CAP In addition, ROTC programs at most Carolina Wing Mission Base in the National Cadet Special Activities. colleges welcome CAP cadets. aftermath of Hurricane Dorian. But before cadets get into an air - During 2019, too, the South Caro- craft, they first must be familiar with lina Emergency Management Division how to orient themselves on the called on the wing to assist in prepara - ground. When an aircraft is reported tion for and in the aftermath of a CAP RTC wing inserts 2019.qxp_Layout 1 2/6/20 4:29 PM Page 84 South Carolina Wing 2019 STATISTICS Volunteer Members 5 disaster relief missions National Commander 525 adult members 20 air defense intercept training and Maj. Gen. Mark E. Smith 417 cadets evaluation missions [email protected] 146 aircrew personnel 35 CAP, AFROTC & AFJROTC cadet 627 emergency responders orientation flight missions Region Commander 10 other Air Force support missions Col. Bruce B. Heinlein Squadrons 44 training missions [email protected] 23 locations statewide 1 other state support mission Wing Commander Aircraft Significant Events Supported Col. Lee Safley 10 single engine in Fiscal Year 2019 [email protected] 1 glider Hurricane Florence; Fertile Keynotes; Charleston AFB LLRS; Shaw AFB ATC Gov. Relations Advisor Vehicles Orientation; Hurricane Dorian Col. Emerson Smith 19 vehicles [email protected] Cadet Flying Interoperable Communications 773 CAP, AFROTC & AFJROTC cadet Wing Info 14 VHF/FM repeaters orientation flights 3901 CAP Wing Drive 188 VHF/FM stations West Columbia, SC 29170 34 HF stations Total Hours Flown 803-822-5470 1,707 Missions Website 6 search and rescue missions Financial www.scwg.cap.gov 5 finds* $55,000 in state funding * Includes finds credited with $2,702,866 value of wing’s national team support volunteer hours INTERESTING FACTS Regularly flies CAP Cessna 182s in training exercises with McEntire Air Force Base F-16s. Works side-by-side with police, highway patrol and emergency medical technicians. Ten squadrons achieved CAP’s national Quality Cadet Unit Award in 2019..