37th Training Wing Fact Sheet
Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is home to the 37th Training Wing (TRW), the largest training wing in the U.S. Air Force. We have a rich history of refueling the world’s greatest Air Force with trained and prepared Airmen ready to answer our nation’s call. Also known as the “Gateway to the Air Force,” the 37th TRW is home to three groups and one academy, each with a training mission.
Our mission includes basic military training of all enlisted recruits entering the Air Force, Space Force, Air Force Reserve, and Air National Guard; technical training for a wide array of career fields and functions; English language training for international military personnel attending the Defense Language Institute’s in-residence campus and abroad through mobile training teams; and specialized training for our Latin American partner nation students that is conducted in Spanish by active-duty Airmen at the Inter-American Air Forces Academy.
Vision: Forging the future force to excel in a complex operational environment.
Our vision embodies our Air Force Core Values and reflects what we want to achieve and deliver as an organization: training executed at a level of excellence that produces competent, capable, and professional American Airmen ready to serve and protect our nation at home and abroad. We are developing better citizens for the world.
Mission: Build and develop disciplined and dynamic Airmen, Guardians, Partners and Allies trusted to secure tomorrow.
More than 2,000 military and civilian members of the wing work to provide training and education to more than 66,000 students annually. We are providing foundational training and education to develop mission ready Airmen, Guardians, sister service members and international students.
737th Training Group
Home to Basic Military Training, the 737 TRG, generates nearly 93% of the Air Force... our enlisted corps; to include 100% of the U.S. Space Force. We are the only location in the Department of the Air Force entrusted with leading and transforming civilians into enlisted members. BMT's 7.5 weeks of intense training focuses on developing professional and resilient Airmen and Guardians with a comprehensive curriculum designed to instill key skills and principles built on the Air Force's foundational competencies.
37th Training Group
Provides Airmen, Guardians, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines and international students the skills needed to perform their duties worldwide. The group trains 100% of Security Forces personnel, Air Force recruiters and enlisted aircrew. On any given day, there are nearly 4,000 service members training in initial skills, advanced or supplemental courses. The 341 Training Squadron, as the Executive Agent for the Military Working Dog program, is the sole source of training for all Department of Defense MWD handlers, kennel trainers, and kennel masters.
Inter-American Air Forces Academy (IAAFA)
IAAFA promotes security cooperation principles through the delivery of professional military education, technical training and aircrew training taught in Spanish to more than 30 partner nations. The Academy is dedicated to promoting peace, democratic values, good governance and respect for human rights, effectiveness of joint and inter-agency operation and diversity and inclusion into partner nation military and security forces.
Defense Language Institute English Language Center (DLIELC)
Known at the Defense Language Institute English Language Center, DLIELC is the leader in English language training for the Department of Defense. Our "Gateway to America," builds security cooperation capability through English language training and cultural immersion for more than 3,500 students annually worldwide.
