Washington-Brinton Cadet Squadron (IA-092)

The Washington-Brinton Cadet Squadron was activated in 2001 and deactivated in 2006.  The patch was approved and instituted unilaterally with the chartering of the Squadron in 2001.  It was designed by Lt Col Douglass Tindal.

Design

The Washington-Brinton Cadet Squadron emblem is a “modified” disc design composed of three elements. When the emblem was created, the Civil Air Patrol never officially adopted USAF heraldry rules and thus squadrons could use shield or disc designs. The disc border is USAF blue with a white inner circular border. The inside background is a dark blue color. The first element, located at the middle chief position, is a bust portrait of “President George Washington”. The second element is a Civil Air Patrol emblem located at the middle base. The second element is superimposed over the third element. This element contains a white five-pointed star with white wings stretching out. The wing tips end at the dexter chief and sinister chief positions.

Significance and Symbology

The background was dark blue to represent the connection with the U.S. Air Force and the sky. The patch contained an image of George Washington, which the City of Washington was named after. The wings represent the Civil Air Patrol flying heritage. The red propeller represents the Civil Air Patrol and its three missions (Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services).