Wings and Squadrons

There are 52 wings in Civil Air Patrol: one for each state plus the Washington, D.C., area, and Puerto Rico (including the U.S. Virgin Islands). Wings largely operate autonomously but also collaborate with neighboring wings on missions or activities that span multiple states, such as natural disaster response or regional activities and training.

Squadrons are located in communities nationwide. Several additional squadrons are located overseas on U.S. air bases in Europe, Guam, Japan, and Korea. There are three types of squadrons: cadet squadrons with youth members aged 12-18; senior squadrons with members aged 18 and over; and composite squadrons, which include both youth and adult members.

New Jersey Wing

New Jersey Wing has over 1,580 members, including cadets aged 12 to 21 and senior members over 18. Our diverse members, united by their passion for aviation and the space program, are dedicated to guiding and nurturing our cadets, the next leaders of America. As part of the CAP's Total Force partnership and Auxiliary of the U.S. Air Force, the New Jersey Wing is actively engaged in searching for and finding the lost, providing comfort in times of disaster, and ensuring the safety of our homeland.

Our commitment extends beyond emergency services to encompass aerospace education and cadet programs. We diligently work towards the well-being of our communities, promoting aviation, aerospace, and STEM education, embodying the essence of CAP's primary missions. The New Jersey Wing, at the heart of CAP's inception, continues to forge a path of excellence, honoring its rich history while shaping a future marked by service, leadership, and innovation in the field of civil air defense and community service.