3723rd BMTS

The 3723rd Basic Military Training Squadron (BMTS) was a unit of the United States Air Force located at Lackland Air Force Base, Texas. Established during the post-World War II period, the unit was responsible for conducting basic military training for new Air Force recruits. Over the decades, the 3723rd BMTS played a crucial role in shaping thousands of Airmen, instilling military discipline, core values, and essential skills required for service. The squadron’s legacy is remembered as part of Lackland’s long-standing tradition as the “Gateway to the Air Force,” before its designation and organizational structure were eventually consolidated during later Air Force training reorganizations.