Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol

Colorado Wing Civil Air Patrol is the highest echelon of CAP in the state of Colorado. Its headquarters are located at Peterson Space Force Base, and the wing is under the command of Col Michael Fay.
Colorado Wing "Cadet" squadrons consists of basic cadets, with a minimum of three senior members "Senior" squadrons consists exclusively of senior members, all over the age of 18; and, 3) "Composite" squadrons consists of both cadets and senior members, conducting both cadet and senior programs.

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Structure

Colorado Wing is the highest echelon of Civil Air Patrol in Colorado, and reports to Rocky Mountain Region CAP, who reports to CAP National Headquarters. The wing supervises the individual groups and squadrons that comprise the basic operational unit of CAP. The Colorado Wing headquarters is located at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs.
Below the Wing level, Colorado is divided into smaller groups. Each group conducts its own training and programs,
Underneath each group are numerous squadrons. Squadrons are the local level of organization, and squadrons meet weekly to conduct training. There are three types of Civil Air Patrol squadrons:

Cadet squadrons focus primarily on training, leadership development and activities for CAP cadets.
Senior squadrons are dedicated towards allowing senior members to focus on CAP's missions, normally search and rescue activities.
Composite squadrons offer programs for both cadets and senior members.

Group 1

Group 1, Unit 167, conducts operations in Northern Colorado.

Sqdn No.	Name/Type	City	Meets at	Website
022	Vance Brand Cadet	Longmont	National Guard Armory building
068	North Valley Composite	Thornton	Village Baptist Church
072	Boulder Composite	Boulder	Boulder Municipal Airport (KDBU)
099	Broomfield Composite	Broomfield	First Baptist Church
136	Jefferson County Senior	Rocky Mountain Metro Airport	Mt Evans Rm, RMMA Terminal Bldg
147	Thompson Valley Composite	Fort Collins	COARNG Recruiting, Laporte Ave, Fort Collins
191	Platte Valley Cadet	Fort Lupton	COANG Readiness Center, Fort Lupton

Group 2

Group 2, Unit 169, conducts operations in Western Colorado.

Sqdn No.	Name/Type	City	Meets at	Website
015	Thunder Mountain Composite	Grand Junction	Western Region One Source Bldg. & Grand Junction Regional Airport
053	Eagle County Composite	Gyspum	Colorado National Guard Armory in Gypsum
141	Montrose Composite	Montrose	Montrose National Guard Armory
181	Steamboat Springs Composite	Steamboat Springs	Steamboat Springs Airport
189	Mesa Verde Composite	Cortez	American Legion Building, Cortez, CO

Group 3

Group 3, Unit 165, conducts operations in Southern Colorado.

Sqdn No.	Name/Type	Location	Meets at	Website
030	Colorado Springs Cadet	Peterson SFB	Peterson SFB, Building 350
080	Pikes Peak Composite	Peterson SFB	Vosler NCO Academy, Peterson SFB & EAA Chapter 72 at Meadowlake Airport
098	Fremont-Starfire Cadet	Cañon City
159	Air Academy Cadet	USAF Academy	USAFA
805	Colorado Military Academy	Colorado Springs
807	Merit Academy	Woodland Park

Group 4

Group 4, Unit 164, conducts operations in the Denver Metro area.

Sqdn No.	Name/Type	City	Meets at	Website
031	Foothills Cadet	Lakewood	Jacob Academy in Lakewood
143	Mile High Cadet	Aurora	Buckley Space Force Base
148	Mustang Cadet	Centenntial	CO Department of Military & Veteran Affairs
157	Castle Rock Cadet	Castle Rock	New Hope Presbyterian Church
162	Black Sheep Senior	Centennial	South Metro Fire Rescue HQ
163	Highlander Composite	Highlands Ranch	Highlands Ranch Law Enforcement Training Facility
173	Parker Cadet	Parker	Parker United Methodist Church
183	Valkyrie Cadet	Denver	Wings Over the Rockies Museum
186	Dakota Ridge Composite	Littleton	Waterstone Community Church

Encampment

Cadet encampments, usually a week in length, provide cadets with an intense look at military life. Encampment attendance is a prerequisite for the Gen. Billy Mitchell Award. Senior members may also be awarded the ribbon for providing leadership at CAP encampments.
Colorado Wing's Encampment has been held at the US Air Force Academy, Ft Carson, and Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO.

Emergency services

Ground search and rescue

The Wing operates a ground search and rescue school on an annual basis, normally held in the Gore Range of the Rocky Mountains, west of Kremmling To participate, Cadets must be at least 14 years old, hold the rank of at least Cadet Senior Airman, successfully pass a physical fitness test, and have previous participation in cadet summer activities. Additionally, all participants must have completed basic training in emergency services and be able to hike long distances with a 20-25 pound pack. Participants spend the entire school in a field environment, and are awarded a Ground Team member badge at the successful completion of the school.

Air search and rescue

CAP cadets can qualify to participate in FAA-approved air-search flights as observers with a CAP-certified pilot. Cadets with their pilot-in-command license can qualify as cadet pilots for air-search flights. Training is provided, along with age and license requirements.

Covid-19 response

In April 2020, pilots from Colorado Wing made multiple flights across Colorado, distributing personal protective equipment to medical facilities and first responders across the state, as a part of Colorado's response to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Legal protection

Members of Civil Air Patrol who are employed within the borders of Colorado are guaranteed protection from discrimination or firing from their employer based on their membership in Civil Air Patrol. Employers are also legally prohibited from preventing an employee from taking a leave of absence from their employment to respond to emergencies as a part of Civil Air Patrol. These rights are guaranteed under Colorado Revised Statutes § 28-1-103.