Louisiana Wing Civil Air Patrol

[2] The Louisiana Wing performs the three primary missions of Civil Air Patrol: providing emergency services; providing a cadet program for youth; and offering aerospace education for both CAP members and the general public.

At least 94 senior members from the Louisiana Wing volunteered a total of 604 man-days, and five cadets participated for 28 days.

[5] Civil Air Patrol offers cadet programs for youth aged 12 to 21.

[7] Civil Air Patrol offers aerospace education for cadet and senior Civil Air Patrol members, and the general public; this includes offering training to the members of the CAP, and teaching students through workshops taught at schools and public aviation events.

[8] Members of Civil Air Patrol who are employed within the borders of Louisiana are entitled to a leave of absence from their place of employment, up to fifteen days per calendar year, to take part in Civil Air Patrol missions or training, without loss of pay, time, annual leave, or efficiency rating.

CAP cadets at encampment at Barksdale Air Force Base.
Tech. Sgt. Lee Thompson briefs several Louisiana Wing Civil Air Patrol cadets on the capabilities of the M4 carbine rifle during a weapons demonstration.
Civil Air Patrol Louisiana Wing Color Guard team is inspected by members of the Barksdale Honor Guard.