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Randolph
AFB, located between IH-35 and I-10, is part of the San
Antonio Metropolitan Area, just northeast of San Antonio,
Texas. Randolph houses several headquarters including Air
Education & Training Command (AETC), Air Force Personnel
Center (AFPC), Air Force Headquarters Recruiting Services and
Nineteenth Air Force (19AF). The base operator's phone number
is 210-652-1110 or DSN 312-487-1110.
History
Randolph Field was dedicated on June 20, 1930, as a flying
training base and continues in this mission today. The idea
for Randolph began soon after the establishment of the Air
Corps Act in 1926, which changed the name of the Army Air
Service to the Army Air Corps. General Frank P. Lahm was
placed in charge of all flying training and established the
Air Corps Training Center and set up its headquarters at
Duncan Field, next to Kelly Field, TX. After deciding the
facilities at Kelly and Brooks Fields were not sufficient for
proper training, the Air Corps soon decided an additional
training field was needed. Randolph Field was named after
Captain William Millican Randolph, who crashed his AT-4 on
takeoff returning to duty at Kelly. He contributed
immeasurably to the progress of aviation and served on the
base name selection committee. After the Air Force became a
separate service on September 18, 1947, Randolph Field was
officially named Randolph Air Force Base on January 14, 1948.
Mission
With a multifold mission, the 12th Flying Training Wing
conducts instructor pilot training in the Raytheon-Beech T-6A
Texan ll, Cessna T-37 Tweet, Northrop T-38 Talon and Beech
T-1A Jayhawk aircraft. In addition, the wing conducts Joint
Specialized Undergraduate Navigator Training and electronic
warfare officer training in the Boeing T-43 medium-range
turbofan jet. The 12th Flying Training Wing has three groups:
operations, mission support and medical, and a maintenance
directorate. The 12th Flying Training Wing trains and equips
its people to meet the Air Force's worldwide Air and Space
Expeditionary Force commitment. In addition, it is responsible
for the Air Force's Advanced Instrument School (AIS).
The wing also provides host-base support to more than 30
Department of Defense units, including Headquarters Air
Education and Training Command, Air Force Personnel Center.
The primary aircraft assigned to Randolph are the
T-1A/T-37/T-38/T-43/T-6A.
Population Served
Randolph is home to 4,423 military members who have 5,291
dependents. DoD and NAF civilians combine for a strength of
5,778 for a total population of 15,492.
Base Transportation
Base Military Taxi is also available for official use only.
Please arrange transportation requirements in advance when
support is needed during non-duty hours.
Sponsorship
It is important to maintain contact with your sponsor and
provide him/her with your arrival information. However, if you
are unable to contact your sponsor prior to or upon arrival,
contact your CSS during normal duty hours. If arriving after
duty hours, contact the Lodging Office, which is the 24-hour
arrival point. They have a roster reflecting sponsors for all
inbound personnel, as well as a listing of all unit INTRO
monitors and First Sergeants. Report to your orderly room the
next duty day. Once you have signed in, the approval authority
for permissive TDY for house-hunting is your gaining
commander. The base operator can be reached 24 hours a day for
additional listings, 210-652-1110 or DSN 312-487-1110. (Note:
All Navy personnel and AF Navigator Students will in-process
with the 562nd Flying Training Squadron Monday, Tuesday, and
Thursday at 9:00 a.m. sharp.)
Taxi and shuttle service is also available from the San
Antonio International Airport to Randolph. Fares vary, but
taxis average around $35. Once you arrive at Randolph AFB,
report to your orderly room with your sealed records. Upon
signing in with your unit, you will be scheduled for required
in-processing appointments including Finance, Social Actions,
and Base Newcomer's Orientation briefings.
Temporary Quarters
Contact the Randolph Lodging lodging office in Bldg. 112 or
call 210-652-1844 or DSN 312-487-1844, as soon as you have
your orders and an arrival date to request whatever needs you
or your family may have. If nothing is available on base they
will refer you to a near-by hotel in the local community.
Relocation Assistance
The Relocation Assistance Center offers classes and individual
relocation assessment and referral. Smooth Move seminars are
offered on a recurring basis or as individual or class
briefings. We also operate computer based information on other
military installations and demographics worldwide in addition
to providing videos and CD's or DVD based information. Contact
the Relocation Assistance Program at 210-652-3060 or DSN
312-487-3060 for further information. |
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