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Puerto Rico Wing Headquarters is one of fifty-two wings in the Civil Air Patrol. The Wing reports directly to the Southeast Region Headquarters as part of the command structure. The geographic command jurisdiction encompasses the island of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. This wing is chartered at the direction of the Civil Air Patrol.

Vision

To be emulated for its excellence in Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services.

Mission
The Puerto Rico Wing is charged with the management of Civil Air Patrol congressionally mandated missions as carried out by the wing. Headquarter staff are considered the most talent professionals in their area of specialty. Through this knowledge, staff lends support to groups and squadrons through their counterparts.

Organization

The Puerto Rico Wing command is further divided into six groups. These six groups are command assigned geographical areas within the island of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Puerto Rico Wing

Each group has its own headquarters and command. Group personnel are charged with the operation of Civil Air Patrol missions. This is performed by the additional subdivisions of each group in the form of squadrons. The wing has a total of 36 squadrons performing hundreds of search and rescue mission and homeland security missions per year. Additionally, over 1,000 cadets are educated and an estimated 215 aerospace classes are conducted.

Geography

Area: square miles

Coastline: miles

Terrain: A mix of tropical and mountainous regions.

Personnel and Resources

Personnel: 1073

Aircraft: 3

Ground assets: 12

Units: 38

Point of Contact

Puerto Rico Wing HQ, Public Affairs Office; Maxwell AFB; e-mail