The Virtual Test and Training Center (VTTC), enables full-spectrum readiness through next-generation battlespace environments.

The Virtual Test and Training Center at Nellis AFB in Las Vegas NV is home to the USAF’s premier simulator test and training facility. The facility is designed to conduct high end advanced threat training with joint service partners from the USMC and USN. Nellis AFB is near the Las Vegas strip and home to the USAF Weapons School (top tier tactical training school) and leading edge Operational Test organizations.

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The 29th Weapons Squadron (29th WPS) is a geographically separated unit residing at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, under the USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nevada. The squadron provides graduate-level instruction for C-130J and C-130H pilots and navigators running 2 courses per year. The course is comprised of 1 academic and 4 flying phases, which begin in Arkansas, and culminate in Colorado and Nevada. Graduates are awarded the USAF Weapons School Graduate patch, a historic symbol of expertise and skill. The Squadron aircraft call sign was “Gnarl” in 2014 but has since been changed to “Outlaw”.

The purpose of the 29th WPS is to produce graduate-level instruction in weapons and tactics employment for the C-130 community. It accomplishes this with six-month long training courses, two of which take place every year. These courses provide selected pilots and navigators with what is among the most advanced training in weapons and tactics employment in the world.

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The 29th Weapons Squadron (29th WPS) is a geographically separated unit residing at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR, under the USAF Weapons School, Nellis AFB, Nevada. The squadron provides graduate-level instruction for C-130J and C-130H pilots and navigators running 2 courses per year. The course is comprised of 1 academic and 4 flying phases, which begin in Arkansas, and culminate in Colorado and Nevada. Graduates are awarded the USAF Weapons School Graduate patch, a historic symbol of expertise and skill. The Squadron aircraft call sign was “Gnarl” in 2014 but has since been changed to “Outlaw”.

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In honor of the men and women, pilots, loadmasters, support personnel, and WUG’s who have served in the 57th Weapons Squadron.  

57th Weapons Squadron (57 WPS) activated on 1 June 2003 at McGuire AFB, NJ. (Transitioned to JB Lewis-McChord) The 57th WPS provides graduate-level instructor academic and flying courses to C-17 crew members. The 57th Weapons Squadron (57 WPS) is a part of the United States Air Force Weapons School, Nellis AFB, NV.  It operates the C-17A Globemaster III supporting the United States Air Force Weapons School’s mission of producing future Air Force Weapons Officers. The 57th Weapons Squadron is comprised of the most experienced C-17A instructors with the mission of producing the best instructors in the United States Air Force. 

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The 19th Weapons Squadron (19 WPS) is a squadron at the USAF Air Force Weapons School at Nellis AFB, NV with the mission of producing Intelligence Weapons Officers. The Intelligence Weapons Instructor Course or IWIC is a “graduate-level” course which develops and refines instructor skill sets. Intelligence officer graduates are trained to instruct and train on an array of topics: The AF intelligence, surveillance, and reconnaissance (ISR) Process,  ISR system capabilities, limitations, tactics, operations and analysis of adversary threat systems and operations.

Mission: to know the enemy and know how to effectively leverage ISR to support mission planning. Nosce Hostem: Latin Translation "Know they Enemy"!

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The 16th Weapons Squadron is a United States Air Force unit assigned to the USAF Weapons School, based at Nellis AFB, Nevada. The 16th began as the 16th Pursuit Squadron on 20 November 1940. During World War II, the 16th Pursuit Squadron flew missions in New Guinea, India, and China in the P-40, P-47, and P-51. During the Korean War, the 16th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron flew missions from Korea and Japan in the F-80 and F-86. After the Korean War, the 16th was stationed in Japan, Florida, Norway, Turkey, Korea, and Utah, flying missions in the F-106 and F-4 Phantom II aircraft. In January 1979, the 16th Tactical Fighter Training Squadron became the USAF's first F-16A/B operational squadron. Initially there was an F-16 division within what was called the Fighter Weapons School that was created in 1982. The purpose of the school was to train aircrew in a most realistic combat environment. Reactivated on 3 February 2003 as the 16th Weapons Squadron. The squadron is composed of block 42 and 52's. Only a few days before on 24 January 2003 the squadron officially was re-designated the 16th Weapons Squadron while working towards activation at Nellis AFB, Nevada.

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