3655 BMTS

The 3655th Basic Military Training Squadron (BMTS) was a key unit responsible for conducting basic military training for new United States Air Force recruits. Established at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas, the squadron played a vital role in transforming civilians into Airmen, instilling discipline, physical fitness, and foundational military skills. Throughout its existence, the 3655 BMTS adapted its curriculum to meet the evolving needs of the Air Force, especially during periods of increased enlistment such as the Cold War and Vietnam War eras. The squadron was eventually inactivated or redesignated as part of broader organizational changes within Air Force basic training structures.