Air Training Command

Air Training Command (ATC) was a major command of the United States Air Force responsible for the training of airmen, officers, and technical specialists. Established in 1946, ATC played a vital role during the Cold War, adapting its programs to meet the demands of jet aviation, missile technology, and expanding Air Force missions. ATC oversaw basic military training, flight instruction, and technical schooling at numerous bases across the United States. In 1993, Air Training Command was inactivated and its functions merged with Air University to form the current Air Education and Training Command (AETC).