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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.

 

 

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Articles

Air University emphasizes standards in memo to commanders

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MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --  

Lt. Gen. Andrea Tullos, Air University commander and president, set her expectations of standards for personnel attending AU courses in a memorandum to Air Force commanders, June 1, 2023.

The memo, entitled “Air University Standards for Participation in Formal Education and Training,” states that students should meet all course requirements, joint service requirements where applicable, and meet service standards for fitness and dress and appearance prior to arriving at their designated course. Waiver authority for accepting or retaining personnel falls to the applicable school’s commander or commandant.

“My intent is: Develop every officer, enlisted and civilian student sent to us by the commanders in the field,” Tullos said. “This memo merely stresses the importance of standards and opens the lines of communication, so students and commanders know what we expect and who to contact to discuss individual circumstances.”

Throughout the AU enterprise, schools and centers are taking deliberate actions to infuse human performance optimization into their training and education programs. All personnel will be subject to a mock Physical Fitness Assessment upon arrival to the school so both students and cadets have this initial and prioritize physical health from the onset. This will apply to 10 month and longer programs as well as other select courses throughout AU.

In cases where students fall out of standards while attending an AU program, the memo states that commanders have the authority to ensure individuals meet standards prior to graduation and a permanent change of station, including the authority to place personnel on a control roster until standards are met.

“I am proud of the Air University students we train and educate every day,” Tullos said. “We produce exceptional leaders for combatant commanders and our Air Force. This has and will always require adherence to standards and a strong foundation of good order and discipline.”

Read the Air University Standards memo (1 June 2023)

Specific course requirements are outlined in the AU course catalog: https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Portals/10/Registrar/catalogs/AU_CATALOG_2022_2023.pdf

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.