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

CCAF Task Force formed to address student concerns

  • Published
  • By Brian Ferguson
  • Barnes Center for Enlisted Education
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. --  

Air University has initiated a task force to address issues Community College of the Air Force students are having with transcripts, graduations and communications following its move to the AU Student Information System.

The CCAF Task Force began looking at these and other issues Jan. 8, 2024, and is led by the Thomas N. Barnes Center for Enlisted Education Commander Col. Damian Schlussel.

“We recognize and understand the impacts the Community College of the Air Force transcript processing delay is having on many Airmen and veterans,” Schlussel said. “The CCAF Task Force is consulting with industry experts for additional expertise in resolving some of the technical and software issues.” 

Air University released its enterprise-wide student information system, June 20, 2023. The AU SIS was designed to make it easier for students to check their course progress in real time and less cumbersome for educators to track students’ academic lifecycles. It replaces a dozen decades old semi-autonomous systems that became increasingly difficult to update.

However, since its release, the system has not returned accurate CCAF data from many of its automated processes. As a result, staff are required to process every transaction by hand to ensure data accuracy.

“With over 400,000 students, it is not practical to expect CCAF staff to complete every process manually,” Schlussel said. “The system must function as designed.”

While transcript timelines can be delayed up to 90 days for some non-priority requests, CCAF remains operational and able to provide a wide range of education programs and pathways for students.

“We prioritize transcript and graduation requests for currently serving Airmen with implications on promotions, commissioning, DSD, retirements and separations,” Schlussel said. 

The CCAF Task Force is also working to determine what can be done to correct the upload and download issues between the AU SIS and the Air Force Military Personnel Data System.

“The SIS must integrate with other legacy systems across the Air Force,” Schlussel said. “All options are on the table.”

Instruction for submitting a transcript request can be found here or by going to https://www.airuniversity.af.edu/Registrar/Transcript-Requests/.

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.