Michigan Wing Civil Air Patrol

The Michigan Wing of the Civil Air Patrol (CAP) is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in the state of Michigan. Michigan Wing headquarters are located in Selfridge Air National Guard Base. The Michigan Wing consists of over 1,200 cadet and adult members at over 42 locations across the state of Michigan.

Mission
The Civil Air Patrol performs three primary missions: providing emergency services provides three primary missions; offering cadet programs for youth; and providing aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.

Emergency services
The Civil Air Patrol provides search and rescue missions directed by the Air Force Rescue Coordination Center at Tyndall Air Force Base in Florida. The Civil Air Patrol also assists in disaster relief efforts by providing air and ground transportation, as well assisting in providing a communications network. The Civil Air Patrol provides Air Force support, including light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route surveys, and assists in counter-drug missions. Michigan members are trained to NIMS compliance.

Cadet programs
The Civil Air Patrol runs a cadet program, where cadets at least 12 year old can fly, learn to lead, hike, camp, and improve physical fitness. Michigan cadets meet 2.5 hours per week and one weekend per month on average. They also have opportunities to attend leadership encampments, career academies, and other special activities during the summer.

Aerospace education
The Civil Air Patrol offers education for its own members and the general public. Education to the general public is offered by providing workshops for youth throughout the nation through schools and public aviation events. Cadets may attend Flight Academies, Model Rocketry, RC Airplanes, and Orientation Flights in both a Cessna and a glider.