List of United States Air Force training squadrons explained

This is a list of United States Air Force training squadrons. It covers units that specialize in training such as combat training, flying training, and training squadrons and serves as a break out of the comprehensive List of United States Air Force squadrons. Units in this list are assigned to nearly every Major Command in the United States Air Force.

Combat Training Squadrons

SquadronShieldLocationNicknameNote
Integrated Air and Missile Defense
"Gators"AGOS
Redesignated 7th Fighter Squadron
"Ravens"
"Cougars" Green Flag
Advanced Space Operations School (ASOpS)
"Topcats"
Red Flag - Alaska
"Panthers"
Red Flag
Paya Lebar Air BaseCommando Sling

Flying Training Squadrons

SquadronShieldLocationNicknameNote
Pueblo Municipal Airport
"Peugeots"/"Jayhawks" T-1 Jayhawk
"Spittin' Kittens" T-1 Jayhawk
T-6 Texan II
T-38 Talon
Closed
"Eight Ballers" T-6 Texan II
UH-1 Iroquois
"Shooters" T-38 Talon
Inactivated
T-1 Jayhawk
"Dragons" T-6 Texan II
"Pretvels" Inactivated
"Bengal Tigers" T-6 Texan II
"Cobras" Inactivated 2007
"Flying Buzzsaws" T-6 Texan II
T-1 Jayhawk
T-38 Talon
"Alley Cats" T-1 Jayhawk
"Black Knights" T-38 Talon
"Strikin' Snakes" T-38 Talon
"Gators" C-172
C-208
"Black Knights" Inactivated
Redesignated 54th Air Refueling Squadron
"Panthers" T-6 Texan II
"Tigers" T-6 Texan II
"Lobos" T-1 Jayhawk
"Red Bulls" T-38 Talon
Sheppard AFB"Lucky Devils" T-38 Talon
Sheppard AFB"Banshees" T-6 Texan II
"Boxing Bears" T-38 Talon
TG-10
TG-15
T-1 Jayhawk
T-6 Texan II
T-38 Talon
"Devil Cats"
UV-18 Twin Otter
T-1 Jayhawk
T-1 Jayhawk
T-6 Texan II
T-38 Talon
Closed
"Red Devils" T-38 Talon
"Black Eagles"
T-1A Jayhawk
Redesignated 452 FLTS
Closed
T-6A Texan II
T-6A Texan II
T-38 Talon
"Phantom Knights" Inactivated 2006
"Billy Goats" T-6 Texan II
"Chargin' Cheetahs" T-38 Talon
"Gators" T-43 Bobcat
T-43 Bobcat

Training Squadrons

SquadronShieldLocationNicknameNote
4th Training Squadron Black Cats F-15E Aircrew Academics
16th Training Squadron MQ-9 Reaper training[1] [2]
22nd Training Squadron Survival Training
66th Training Squadron Fairchild Air Force Base SERE Instructor Training
97th Training Squadron Eagles C-17A Globemaster III, Boeing KC-46A Pegasus & KC-135 Stratotanker aircrew training
311th Training Squadron Eagles Language Training
312th Training Squadron Firedawgs Technical Training
313th Training Squadron Nighthawks Technical Training
314th Training Squadron Cougars Language Training
315th Training Squadron Rattlers Technical Training
316th Training Squadron Sharks Technical Training
318th Training Squadron Inter American Air Forces Academy Training
319th Training Squadron Tigers Basic Military Field and Academic Training
320th Training Squadron Gators Basic Military Training
321st Training Squadron Warthogs Basic Military Training
322d Training Squadron Eagles Basic Military Training
323d Training Squadron Mustangs Basic Military Training
324th Training Squadron Knights Basic Military Training
326th Training Squadron Bulldogs Basic Military Training
331st Training Squadron Wolfpack Basic Military Training
332d Training Squadron Mad Dogs Technical Training
Technical Training
334th Training Squadron Gators Airfield Operations / Command and Control Technical Training
335th Training Squadron Bulls Technical Training
336th Training Squadron Red Wolves Cyberspace Technical Training
338th Training Squadron Dark Knights Technical Training
341st Training Squadron Military Working Dog Training
Pararescue/Tactical Air Control Party Training
Security Forces Training
344th Training Squadron Spartans Aircrew Training
345th Training Squadron Fort Gregg-Adams, VA[3] [4] Logistics Training
360th Training Squadron Technical Training
361st Training Squadron Hellcats Technical Training
362d Training Squadron Crewdogs Technical Training/Crew Chiefs
363d Training Squadron Sidewinders Technical Training
364th Training Squadron Golden Knights Technical Training
365th Training Squadron Birds of Prey Technical Training
Mean Machine Technical Training
Technical Training
Technical Training
Technical Training
Dental Training, Medical Education and Training Campus
Medical Training, Medical Education and Training Campus
Medical Training, Medical Education and Training Campus
ICBM Operations
"Mustangs"
ICBM, Cruise missile and spacelift training
Space Operations Training
Space Systems Training
837th Training Squadron Inter American Air Forces Academy Training

Student Squadrons

SquadronShieldLocationNicknameNote
Squadron Officer School. Was 3833 SOS Student Squadron.[5]
Squadron Officer School. Was 3834 SOS Student Squadron.[6]

References

  1. https://archive.today/20120729155412/http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123175232 AF Link: "4 remotely piloted vehicle squadrons stand up at Holloman"
  2. Web site: 16th TRS at the forefront of innovation . 2022-11-13 . Holloman Air Force Base . en-US.
  3. Web site: Fort Lee & Combined Arms Support Command - Home - Units & Tenants - 345th Air Force Training Squadron. www.lee.army.mil. 2016-11-15.
  4. News: 345th TRS moves to Fort Lee. Joint Base San Antonio. 2016-11-15.
  5. Web site: 33 Student Squadron (AETC) . 2022-11-13 . Air Force Historical Research Agency . en-US.
  6. Web site: 34 Student Squadron (AETC) . 2022-11-13 . Air Force Historical Research Agency . en-US.