00489852 4-4837-13 UNCLASSIFIED 2433626 12-10-1950 2433737 03-31-1951

WING/3650/AIR FORCE INDOCTRINATION

HISTORY K288.325-1 V.1 VOL 1 OF 2 15910 M2358 201 404 21 2449989 09-28-1995 On Nov 15, 1950, Sampson Naval Training Center was redesignated to Sampson Air Force Base. (AFB) The base was named after Rear Admiral Richard Thomas Sampson. Col. Frederick W. Ott assumed command on Dec 11, 1950. Maj. Gen. Frank A. Armstrong succeeded Col. Frederick W. Ott on Jan 16, 1951. The first trainees arrived on Feb 1, 1951. Mission: to provide formal basic training for all male and female enlisted personnel not having sufficient previous military training; to establish and operate such assembly, processing and separation station as specifically directed; to provide a comprehensive counseling program for Basic Indoctrinee personnel in order that these airmen may be most effectively assigned in accordance with Air Force requirements; and to maintain training programs for accomplishing rehabilitation of garrison prisoners. Discusses the formation and activation of the base and subordinate units. The 3650 Air Force Indoctrination Wing was activated on Dec 10, 1950, at Sampson AFB Ga. Aircraft assigned to base: B-25 Aircraft; C-47 Aircraft; and C-45 Aircraft. NONE Contains photographs of building projects, activities and personnel. SAMPSON AIR FORCE BASE NY