Commander's Corner

Lt Col Robert Siau

Commanding Officer Fort Vancouver Composite Squadron

Lt Col Siau has proudly served the Civil Air Patrol for more then 20 years.  Prior to Command he served within all three missions of the Civil Air Patrol.  Serving within Cadet Programs he was as a Deputy Commander for Cadets, Cadet Leadership Officer, Encampment Commander, Encampment Commandant of Cadets, Washington All Missions Academy Commandant of Cadets, Character Development Officer and many other roles.  Lt Col Siau is also serving in an additional duty assignment as the Washington Wing Deputy Director of Cadets.  Within Emergency Services, Lt Col Siau is a Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems Mission Pilot, Instructor Pilot and Check Pilot.  He holds many other mission qualifications to include Communications Unit Leader and Urban Directional Finding. (used in search and rescue)  Finally, within Aerospace Education, Lt Col Siau holds a Senior Aerospace Education specialty rating and often instructs Cyber courses.

Lt Col Siau is a Retired Washington Air National Guard Colonel serving 40 years prior to retiring with both enlisted and officer ranks.  Col Siau has a broad background while serving in the USAF and ANG.  Roles included: F-4 & F15 Weapon Systems Mechanic, Combat Communications Radio Maintainer, Air Force Red Team network penetration teams, Master Rated Network Warfare Officer and has Commanded at the Squadron, Group and Vice Wing Command levels.