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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 wargamers battle to keep America's lights on

  • Published
  • By Senior Airman Tammie Ramsouer
  • 42nd Air Base Wing Public Affairs
MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. (AFNS) --  Cyber experts from across the military, government agencies and private industry joined forces here April 27, to mitigate future cyberattacks within the U.S.

The Air Force Cyber College's two-day wargame brought the CIA, FBI, Goldman Sachs and others into participation. Security experts analyzed how they handled cyberthreats independently, and how they could team to improve combat cyber incidents of national significance.

"Right now, the U.S. has no clear strategy when it comes to cybersecurity," said Maj. Brian Buschur, a Lemay Center Wargaming Institute wargaming fellow. "We examine at what point the government and private security should step in with a cybersecurity issue."

During the first day of the exercise, three scenarios took place for the agencies to act as they would in the real world. The first scenario focused on the financial sector, the second on cyberattack against power supplies and grids and the third was an attack on transportation.

"The current policy for these organizations was used in order to figure out what the hurdles are when it comes to info sharing or the ability to act against these malicious cyberattacks," Bushur said. "We found when one organization had information that could have stopped a cyberattack, the information was not shared due to this current policy."

The second day was a different outlook on how to share the information in time to stop an attack.

"We had everyone on the same team and put to use a new concept to try," Buchur said. "When the information was shared freely, the cyberattacks were stopped just before causing any damage."

"This wargame was as much about relationship building as it was about solution exploration," said Air Force Col. Ronald Banks, the Air War College vice commander.

Banks' new concept was introduced with the idea of a possible change to the whole of nation strategy toward cybersecurity, which brings the idea of connecting different organizations and sharing the information that could stop a cyberattack.

"The results of the wargame will be used to help develop a more strategic policy recommendation paper, which will be disseminated to all the participants," Banks said.

From implementing this strategy, the participants will have the ability to see how the outcome affects experts' views on cybersecurity, which could lead to a change in the near future.

"This is all just a proposal and there are a lot of ideas to try so the process can be more seamless than it is now," said Troy Geiger, a Lemay Center Wargaming Institute wargaming program specialist. "There is a possibility to share information at the early stages so it can work out some responsibilities on both ends. It's really just to flush out what the best way forward is."

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.