An official website of the United States government
A .mil website belongs to an official U.S. Department of Defense organization in the United States.
A lock (lock ) or https:// means you’ve safely connected to the .mil website. Share sensitive information only on official, secure websites.

12th Flying Training Wing

The 12th Flying Training Wing, headquartered at Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph, Texas, develops the next generation of Air Force aviators and enlisted aircrew by providing world-class flying training and education. The wing trains Airmen in the fundamentals of airmanship, instruction and leadership, preparing them for success in operational units across the Air Force. Through undergraduate Combat Systems Officer training, Pilot Instructor Training, Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals, Remotely Piloted Aircraft pilot indoctrination, enlisted aviator training, and other specialized programs, the 12th FTW produces skilled, adaptable, and combat-ready professionals capable of meeting the demands of today's complex operating environment while strengthening the future of American airpower.

 

 

12FTW Units

aircraft mechanic, performs maintenance 12th Maintenance Group
12th Maintenance Group
See More
Photo of an undergaraduate combat systems officer graduation 479th Flying Training Group
479th Flying Training Group
See More
An Airman inspects an aircraft 12th Operations Group
12th Operations Group
See More

Articles

DLIELC Increases English Language Training in Vietnam in 2020

  • Published
  • By Defense Langauge Institute English Langauge Center
  • 37th Training Wing
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas --  

Secretary of Defense, Dr. Mark Esper, has called the Indo-Pacific America's ''priority theater.'' The Department of Defense (DoD) Indo-Pacific Strategy Report states, “The Indo-Pacific is the Department of Defense’s priority theater. The United States is a Pacific nation; we are linked to our Indo-Pacific neighbors through unbreakable bonds of shared history, culture, commerce, and values. We have an enduring commitment to uphold a free and open Indo-Pacific in which all nations, large and small, are secure in their sovereignty and able to pursue economic growth consistent with accepted international rules, norms, and principles of fair competition.”

The Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC) is supporting the Indo-Pacific Strategy by deploying a Mobile Training Team (MTT) to the Military Services Academy (MSA) in Hanoi, Vietnam for the first time. Instructors will provide English language training (ELT) to 70 Vietnamese Coast Guard (VCG) Officers. Like other MTTs, these language courses will be taught with proprietary DLIELC curriculum and books. 

This is a significant step in the right direction for DLIELC and the DoD. The deployment of the training team highlights US commitment to strengthening partnerships in the region. The first-ever deployment of instructors to MSA is intended to expand cooperation with Vietnam; the formal normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries was restored in 1995. 

DLIELC Instructors are sent overseas under the direction of DLIELC’s 637th International Support Squadron (637 ISS). Members of the 637 ISS affirm, “Our team is excited to support the DoD INDOPACOM strategy to expand cooperation with Vietnam by providing superior English Language training at the Military Science Academy in Hanoi.”

The DLIELC language training aims to prepare VCG personnel to direct unmanned aerial vehicles and Hamilton Class Cutter operations. Eventually, the Office of Defense Cooperation-Hanoi is hoping to centralize bilateral ELT at MSA so that the entire country will have a self-sufficient program supported by DLIELC-trained ELT instructors and managers.

Vietnam is an exciting addition to the list of countries DLIELC partners with around the world.

Follow along as this, and other, MTTs move forward by visiting https://www.facebook.com/DLIELCLACKLAND/ and facebook.com/37thTrainingWing/.

Public Affairs Information

Tours of the 12th Flying Training Wing are provided to various community organizations, high schools, businesses, and academic military recruitment programs to educate their members about the 12th FTW mission.

Due to the high volume of requests and limited public affairs resources, tours and static displays are limited.

Please submit all requests in writing to the 12th FTW Public Affairs by email to 12ftw.pa.1@us.af.mil at least three weeks but no more than six weeks in advance. You may also call 210-652-1272.

Tours are not available on weekends and may be cancelled at any time because of increased security measures or mission requirements. The 12th FTW does not host tours of Joint Base San Antonio-Randolph at-large. To schedule a tour of JBSA-Randolph, please contact JBSA-Randolph Public Affairs at 502abw.pa.official@us.af.mil or dial 210-652-4410.

If desired, requestors must arrange all meals. PA will provide contact information to base eateries. Modified tours will be granted for those with limited mobility - this must be stated on the tour request. If not stated, it is assumed that mobility is not an issue.