(Continued from Air Force Technical School Restrictions )
Military Training Leaders (MTLs) are not students. They are regular Air Force enlisted members (in the rank of Senior Airman or above) who are on a special duty assignment (duty which is different from their regular Air Force AFSC, or job). At most Air Force technical schools, MTLs wear a blue rope (aiguillette) over their left shoulder.
Within each training squadron, you'll find a Chief Military Training Leader (CMTL), a Senior Military Training Leader (SMTL), who is second in charge, and numerous MTLs who work for them. The CMTL generally works directly for the training squadron first sergeant. The MTL staff is responsible for the general supervision and discipline of the student population, including:
- March Airmen as required to and from class.
- Conduct Phyisical Fitness Training (PFT) and weekly personnel and room inspections.
- Organize and participate in retreat and parade ceremonies.
- Advise and counsel Airmen.
- Plan, organize, and direct military education.
- Ensure maintenance of military standards.
- Prepare and maintain records pertinent to military education and counseling matters.
- Supervise subordinate MTL personnel.
