Mission

14TH FLYING TRAINING WING
The mission of the 14th Flying Training Wing is to produce pilots, advance airmen and feed the fight. The wing accomplishes this via specialized undergraduate pilot training in T-6A, T-38C and T-1A trainer aircraft. Each day the wing flies an average of 300 sorties using three parallel runways. The success of the wing's training and deployment missions depends on the numerous units that comprise team BLAZE.

WING STAFF AGENCIES
The Flying Training Wing Staff Agencies act as advisors and aides to the wing commander, ensuring that the various aspects of the wing operate efficiently and effectively.

14th Comptroller Squadron
The 14th Comptroller Squadron provides financial management, resource allocation and decision support to the 14th Flying Training Wing. The squadron is also responsible for wing-wide programs, such as the Defense Travel System and the Controlled Spend Account program. The Financial Analysis Flight is responsible for an operations and maintenance budget of over $100 million annually. The Financial Services Flight is responsible for providing financial services, which include travel pay, military and civilian pay, and disbursing operations to the 14th Flying Training Wing and five geographically separated units. The Financial Customer Service Counter is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 am to 3:30 pm. Additionally, customers can contact 14 CPTS via e-mail at 14CPTS.FCS@columbus.af.mil.

Commander's Activities/ Operations Center (CAOC)
The CAOC is an Air Force Smart Operations for the 21st Century (AFSO21) derived hybrid organization comprising Public Affairs, Protocol and the Commander's Action Group (CAG). Located in the 14th Flying Training Wing Headquarters, this organization is a one-stop shop when planning events on Columbus AFB. Public Affairs can be contacted at (662) 434 7068, Protocol, (662) 434-7024 and the CAG at (662) 434-7001.

Inspector General (IG)
The inspector general's office is a stand-alone entity outside of the base chain of command. The IG ensures all aspects of the base are operating according to the established policies of the Air Force, free from the chain of command. The IG is an alternative to the chain of command when reporting possible misconduct, fraud, waste, abuse or criminal activity.

Wing Equal Opportunity Office (EEO)
The EEO office ensures that no Air Force personnel, military or civilian, are subjected to unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment. All base personnel must be alert to any indication of discrimination or harassment and ensure that any offense is corrected by the EO, fulfilling the responsibility of ensuring equal opportunity and treatment for all.

Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (SARC)
The SARC and victim advocates are available at major DoD installations to assist victims of sexual assault. The Columbus AFB SARC serves as the single point of contact for integrating and coordinating sexual assault victim care 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year. The SARC office is also responsible for providing sexual assault prevention training throughout the installation. The SARC office is located in Building 926, Room 232 and can be reached Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at (662) 434-1228 or DSN: 742-1228, or the 24 hours a day, seven days a week hotline: (662) 364-0822.

Wing Safety
The mission of wing safety office is to preserve the human and material resources of the wing by preventing mishaps. The key processes for wing safety are primarily aimed at increasing safety awareness throughout the base. Even the requirement to investigate mishaps stems from a need to identify causes of mishaps and reduce the chance for future occurrences. Wing safety uses unit safety representatives and the unit commanders to enhance the effectiveness of their programs.

Wing Plans and Programs
Wing Plans and Programs contain three support functions: plans, exercises, and the command post. The plans section develops and maintains a host of base plans used in response to events such as natural disasters, aircraft mishaps, unit deployments, or hazardous material spills to name a few. The exercise evaluation team (EET) chief leads a team of functional experts that plans and conducts monthly exercises of the wing's plans. The command post provides world-class command and control by accurately up channeling and disseminating information for the 14th Flying Training Wing.

Wing Maintenance Authority and Maintenance Authority Quality
The 14 FTW MA and MAQ are responsible to the 14 FTW Commander for the performance of all maintenance on a $46.3 million annual aircraft maintenance contract. They monitor a contracted organization exceeding 540 personnel maintaining a total of 234 aircraft separated into three different mission design and series (T-6, T-38 and T-1). The service provider's organization consists of flightline (on-equipment) maintenance and 35 maintenance backshops. They are also the primary advisor to wing leadership and contracting on all aircraft maintenance issues. To ensure all levels of command are kept aware of maintenance issues and contractor performance, the MA/MAQ prepares detailed studies and briefs for Major Command and Numbered Air Force commanders and also serves as the primary point of contact for all higher headquarters maintenance inquiries and inspections.

14TH MISSION SUPPORT GROUP
The 14th Mission Support Group provides essential services with five squadrons, one division, more than 750 people and a $40 million budget. It operates and maintains 508 facilities and infrastructure for Columbus AFB and provides contracting, law enforcement, supply, transportation, fire protection, communications, education, recreation and personnel management for 10,000 people. The group is also responsible for wartime preparedness and contingency operations.

14th Force Support Squadron
The 14th Force Support Squadron manages military and civilian personnel, education services, consolidated training offices, professional military education and AFRC programs. Additionally, it develops policies and plans and provides services, facilities, training and resources to commanders, base personnel and family members.

14th Security Forces Squadron
The 14th Security Forces Squadron maintains 24-hour law enforcement, integrated defense and contingency response capabilities. It is responsible for resource protection, crime prevention, antiterrorism, unit security programs and combat arms training and maintenance, as well as training and equipping mobility teams to support global force protection requirements. The squadron also teams with federal, state and local law enforcement agencies to facilitate the timely exchange of criminal and threat information.

14th Civil Engineer Squadron
The 14th Civil Engineer Squadron provides planning, design, construction, operations and maintenance support, as well as fire and environmental protection and emergency management response to support across the base. This is done through conscientious management of 5,981 acres, three runways, 157 facilities, 328 dormitory units, and all base infrastructures, valued at $1 billion with an annual budget of $12 million. In addition, the 14th Civil Engineer Squadron partners with the hunt management team to provide housing management and maintenance to 453 housing units.

14th Contracting Squadron
The 14th Contracting Squadron provides business advice and timely contract support for the acquisition of supplies, equipment, construction and base maintenance services in support of the 14th Flying Training Wing's mission. The squadron manages service contracts exceeding $300 million in total value accounting for 30 percent of the base work force. They were responsible for annual contract obligations which totaled over $57 million for Fiscal Year 2011. They also provide support for wartime contingency and worldwide mobility taskings. The phone number for 14th Contracting Squadron customer service is (662) 434-7802.

14th Communications Squadron
The 14th Communications Squadron provides essential communications and information systems, air traffic control and landing systems and information management to support the flying training mission. It has a 71-person military, civilian and contractor work force with a $1.6 million annual budget. The squadron consist of 71-person military, civilian and contractor work force with a $1.6 million annual budget. These Cyber Warriors plan, acquire, coordinate, and integrate upgrades to communications and information infrastructure as well as provide combat-ready troops for mobility taskings.

14th Logistics Readiness Division
The 14th Logistics Readiness Division provides logistical support for the 14th Flying Training Wing's mission. Its personnel issue and account for 12 million gallons of aircraft fuel and 40,000 supply items and provide maintenance for 150 vehicles. They provide traffic management for passengers, personal property and cargo shipments. The division also supports Air Force contingency missions with mobility supplies and services.

14TH OPERATIONS GROUP
The 14th Operations Group and its eight squadrons are responsible for the 52-week specialized undergraduate pilot training (SUPT) mission at Columbus AFB. The international officer management flight is under the 14th Operations Group.

14th Operations Support Squadron
The 14th Operations Support Squadron is a diverse unit providing direct support to the training mission and the National Airspace System. Squadron functions include air traffic control of Columbus AFB and 13 outlying airports, airspace management, flight authorization support, airfield management, flying hour program management, life support, weather support, flight records management and contract quality assurance.

14th Student Squadron
The 14th Student Squadron was re-activated on Dec. 2, 2011 and directly supports the training mission of over 450 specialized undergraduate pilot training students by providing complete administrative control of the students. The squadron is comprised of an additional 25 instructor pilots, 85 simulator instructors, five civilians and over 120 casual officers. Other functions include academic instruction, managing student in-processing and handling all TDY training for follow on assignments. In addition, the 14 STUS is responsible for the operation of the transition office and reclassification process providing manning for 50 critically understaffed base agencies.

37th Flying Training Squadron, 41st Flying Training Squadron
The 37th Flying Training Squadron and the 41st Flying Training Squadron conduct primary flight training in the single-engine T-6 Texan II. Seated tandem in this aircraft, each student receives about 87 hours of flight training. Students learn basic aircraft characteristics and control, takeoff and landing techniques, aerobatics, night, instrument and formation flying. The 37th and the 41st are the only two flying training squadrons in the Air Force which conduct the Air Education and Training Command Aviation Leadership Program for the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The international students participating in this program receive U.S. Air Force pilot wings upon graduation. After completion of their T-6 training, students progress to advanced training in the T-38, T-1, T-44 or UH-1.

43rd Flying Training Squadron
The mission of the 43rd Flying Training Squadron (AFRC) is to provide a reserve of experienced instructor pilots to augment the Air Education and Training Command's instructor cadre. During wartime, or in the event of hostilities, the unit is mobilized to offset the anticipated loss of experienced active-duty instructor pilots.

48th Flying Training Squadron
The 48th Flying Training Squadron conducts the training of the tanker and airlift tracks of SUPT. Students receive a minimum of 87 hours of flight instruction in the Beech T-1A Jay Hawk. Students learn air refueling procedures, tactical navigation, airdrop and advanced navigation, with an emphasis on crew resource management.

49th Flying Training Squadron
The 49th Fighter Training Squadron conducts Introduction to Fighter Fundamentals flying training in the AT-38B and T-38C for over 75 U.S. Air Force and international pilots and Weapon System Officers annually. It develops the ability, proficiency, confidence, discipline, judgment, situational awareness and airmanship of future fighter wingmen. In addition, unit members deploy to support fighter syllabus and operational training requirements for Close Air Support and Dissimilar Air Combat Training.

50th Flying Training Squadron
The 50th Flying Training Squadron conducts an advanced phase of undergraduate pilot training. This phase consists of 181 hours of ground training, 38 simulator hours and 96 flight hours in the Northrop T-38C Talon. Training includes advanced aircraft handling, instruments, navigation-low level and an increased emphasis in two/four-ship formation. At the completion of training, the graduate is awarded the aeronautical rating of pilot and receives his or her coveted Air Force wings.

14TH MEDICAL GROUP
The 14th Medical Group enhances the flying mission through emergency medical response during flying emergencies, life-support education and aerospace physiology training. The medical and dental readiness capability of active-duty members and SUPT students assigned to the 14th Flying Training Wing are ensured. The warrior mentality is instilled through optimal deployment skills training to meet present and future contingencies with the right resources. Furthermore a healthy community is promoted by providing medical care to the non-active-duty beneficiary population, including disease management and education for chronic illnesses.

14th Medical Operations Squadron
The 14th Medical Operations Squadron provides family medicine, aerospace medicine, mental health support, and dental services. The squadron also offers physical therapy, immunizations, aerospace physiology, radiology and health and wellness center services.

14th Medical Support Squadron
The 14th Medical Support Squadron supports the medical group's mission through medical material services, medical facilities management, medical readiness, resource management, information systems, pharmacy, radiology and laboratory services, TRICARE and patient administration services and personnel and administration support.