General

Our Services

Emergency Services

Search and Rescue: The Civil Air Patrol is the primary organization conducting inland Search and Rescue (SAR) operations in the United States. Our squadron is one of the primary "rapid response" units in Texas. We conduct SAR operations for:

Down or missing aircraft/aircrews
Lost or missing persons
We do not look for fugitives

Disaster Relief: Often overlooked but vitally important is the role CAP plays in disaster relief (DR) operations. CAP provides air and ground transportation, and an extensive communications network. We fly disaster relief officials to remote locations, and support local, state and national disaster relief organizations with manpower, leadership and other valuable and needed resources. We work with other governmental agencies and relief organizations regularly. Examples of our DR activities include:

2,000 man-hours with the New Braunfels Flood of July 2002
Recovery operations after the Space Shuttle Columbia disaster

Humanitarian Services: Closely related to disaster relief is CAP's support of humanitarian missions. Usually in support of the Red Cross, CAP air crews transport time-sensitive medical materials including blood and human tissue in situations where other means of transportation are not possible.

Air Force Support: CAP performs several missions in direct support of the U.S. Air Force. Specifically, CAP conducts damage assessment, radiological monitoring, light transport, communications support, and low-altitude route

Community Services

Special Events: Are you planning an Open House or other event? Need assistance directing traffic, giving directions, handing out flyers or manning booths during your open house celebration or other community event? Call the Tex Hill Composite Squadron.

Exercise assistance: Are you planning an exercise and need role players to act as wounded or casualties? Call the Tex Hill Composite Squadron.

Honor Guard: Do you need an honor guard or drill team for a local event or ceremony? Call the Tex Hill Composite Squadron.

Capable speakers: Do you need speakers for local school activities or civic groups? Call the Tex Hill Composite Squadron for speakers on aviation, emergency services, or youth leadership.