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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

Conditioning a force of fitness and strength

  • Published
  • By Airman 1st Class Devyn Waits
  • 81st Training Wing Public Affairs
KEESLER AIR FORCE BASE, Miss. --  

The 81st Training Group has developed a Military Training Leader Strength and Conditioning course to support Air Force wide human performance efforts.

The course is designed to teach in-depth fitness skills with an emphasis on proper form and quality movements.

“The MTL Strength and Conditioning course is a four-day program of strenuous exercises at the Human Performance Training Center,” said Staff Sgt. Owain Roberts, 81st Training Support Squadron MTL. “The session begins with a warm-up routine, followed by circuit training that has participants rotate between exercise stations. Once finished, they perform cool down stretches before returning to their jobs. Barbell squats, rowing machines, stationary bikes and all other sorts of exercises are implemented in the program.”

To develop the course, the 81st TRG integrated evidence-based strength and conditioning techniques. They collaborated with 81st Mission Support Group to use the existing strength and conditioning human performance pilot programs as a guideline to develop an MTL-specific program.

As force generators, MTLs are directly responsible for teaching Airmen and Guardians how the four pillars of Comprehensive Airman Fitness are essential to create a healthy lifestyle.

“One of the long term results we strive to see from MTLs who’ve completed the course is to establish a connection between Airmen being physically fit and their mental fitness,” said Master Sgt. Justin Scearcy, 81st TRSS MTL. “If we help them physically, we’re going to help them mentally, thus improving their educational performance and overall experience in technical training.”

With the implementation of this course, MTLs are more prepared to shape Airmen who steer the course of the future force.

“We are excited about the program,” said Col. Laura King, 81st TRG commander. “Continuing to build a foundation of new and healthy habits with our newest Airmen begins with the daily, direct interactions our MTLs have with them.  When our students graduate technical training, they will leave with fitness habits they can carry throughout their career.”

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.