The Civil Air Patrol, the offical auxiliary of the US Air Force is a humanitarian and educational organization which serves thousands of communities across America via three Congressionally chartered missions: Aerospace Education, Cadet Programs, and Emergency Services (search & rescue, disaster relief, humanitarian services and homeland security).

Philip Composite Squadron is one of over 2,000 units from coast to coast including Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico and the only mounted unit in the United States!

Philip Composite Squadron and the 53rd Mounted Patrol celebrated its 10th Anniversary in 2002.

There are a wide variety of opportunities available, and you don't have to be a pilot to join.

Please look around our website and see what the Civil Air Patrol has to offer you!

53rd Mounted Patrol
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National Mission Center
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South Dakota Wing Headquarters
National Headquarters (Maxwell AFB)
Members Services

HCO 2 Box 9, Philip, South Dakota 57567

Capt Marsha M. Sumpter, Commander

Squadron Phone: (605) 859-3244

Meetings: Thursdays at 1900 hrs (7pm)