What New Air Force Recruits Go Through In Boot Camp | Boot Camp
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- We got an inside look at the United States Air Force’s 7.5-week basic military training, or BMT, program. Insider spent four days at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas, observing different squadrons at various stages of training. Trainees are instructed in marksmanship, drill, and battlefield first aid. The program culminates in week six with an event known as BEAST (Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training). During BEAST week, trainees live in a simulated combat environment and are tested in various field training exercises and scenarios. We talked to trainees and members of Air Force leadership about the lessons taught in Air Force BMT, along with the humorous nickname bestowed on the Air Force by members of other branches: “Chair Force.”
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What New Air Force Recruits Go Through In Boot Camp | Boot Camp
Respect to the cameraman who enlisted in army, Marines, airforce, seals, Navy
A true patriot
Dedication 💯 immortality 💯
What about the space force
Coast Guard and Space Force: Am I a joke to you?
@@malakupearson1725 Space force is...
the cameraman is now the most experienced and well-trained military personnel on the planet
He's a paratrooper, a secret service agent, a marine, a Canadian mountie, an infantryman in the Army, a fighter pilot and lord knows what else. Basically just god tier James Bond at this point
god speed
Do you want to talk/learn about God/Jesus? God/Jesus love you and can help you with whatever you may be going through! 🙏🏽
Jaiden Arias is god homophobic
@@juliaalvarez537 being homosexual goes against his purpose, he doesn’t hate them but it’s not what he intends
Just graduated BMT almost a month ago. For anybody who's watching this video trying to get a feel for what you're getting yourself into - it's gonna be okay. My motto throughout the entire time was "you're not gonna die, you're gonna feel like you're gonna die, but you're not gonna die". The video is pretty accurate to my experience. Colonel Pixley retired the week before I graduated, so the 737th Training Group in charge of the BMT curriculum has a new guy in charge, if memory serves, named Colonel Wilson. BEAST is now called PACER FORGE and it's only 2 days as opposed to one week, supposedly because BEAST was more tailored towards teaching Airmen to fight in the Middle East and now the curriculum is being changed to prepare us for new wars.
The hardest part of BMT is staying awake in class :') Start getting fit before you ship, memorize the Airman's Creed and the Air Force Song before you leave so you don't waste brainpower on it. If you go in with the mindset of "I'll keep my head down and get through this under the radar", you're setting yourself up for failure. Volunteer for stuff. Not chowrunner, don't volunteer for chowrunner, but prove to your flight and your MTI that you can handle other responsibilities and you'll be fine. Once your flight gets it together and starts getting along, BMT is actually a lot of fun. And once you march into the bowl on graduation day, it all becomes worth it. Aim high or something. Good luck!
I can't thank you enough for this information. Like I'm actually a bit excited for Air Force, mainly for college, though. But I also feel it'll mature me. I just hope I remain the same person when I'm done.
Edit of May 9th, 2024: I finally got my dates
I was at first in Reserves, then wanted to switch to full time, which believe it or not is possible if you do it before BMT. I went to my first UTA and it was tough, but very fun. Anyway, I ship out September 17th, and graduate on November 8th. Then I go to tech school December 3rd, and graduate from that Jan 16th. My original date was to be July 23rd, but it got pushed back to allow the transfer to happen. My MOS is being a Port Dawg, or Air Transportation. Sounds and looks fun, other than dirty fleet....But hey, it's the military. Just thought I should have updated this.
Thank you ❤
@@darrysaurus_rex when do you ship out?
@PK-eu3pb I haven't took my ASVAB yet, I plan to make an appointment with a recruiter after the 15th of this month
what squadron were you in if i may ask, i was in 326 bulldogs
I am currently serving in the USAF, honor grad, and here's what I'm going to tell all who want to join: the biggest problems you will face are the problems in your own head. Don't lose sight of your end goal. Stay disciplined
I was fortunate in having an uncle that Retired from the Air Force and filled me in telling me basic training is a mind game on purpose, you can not do anything right in basic, I kept that in my head going through basic in 1976
@matthewfonseca1195 Hey man I am 21 years old and I have been really wanting to join up in the military lately because I really have not done too much with my life and I really want to discipline myself and get my feet on the ground. I don’t really know what I want to do in life still and I think that this would help a lot. Would the age of 21 be a little too old for it? I would love to join but my age might be the thing holding me back.
@@thelegendaryflyingburrito8142 Dude 21 is the perfect age! I went to basic with a dad who was 37 years old
@@mxtxfx Thanks for the reply man and wow that’s awesome! Is the Air Force something that can also help with finding career paths? Kinda like I said before I’m not really too sure where I want to go in life but I want to work with my hands and someday have a family of my own. So I’m stuck on the idea of joining the military because I’m not really sure if it’s the right choice. Is there anything you know about it the service that could lead me in the right direction?
@@thelegendaryflyingburrito8142 I know I’m not the person you asked but I am currently in tech school for the af and might be able to provide some insight. Career choices outside of/after the af kinda depends on what your operational job is. There are definitely more hands on jobs, like mechanical and engineering. And there are more desk jobs like administration, cyber, and intel. I would recommend talking to a recruiter. Just schedule a meeting with one near you, you don’t need to sign anything now, but they will be able to provide you with more insight and help you decide if service is the right choice for you, given what you want for yourself. Hope that helps!
There should be a Military Insider at this point
100 percent
sounds so sus
!!!
I would be interested in that
i would binge that
For those about to go to BMT. The hardest part is having to deal with everyone else's problems. Everything else is just you doing what you are told. Go kill it y'all!
Thanks! Will keep that in mind!
hell yea! i go out in a month so lets GET IT
Literally laundry duty.
Facts
Facts. 😂😂😂😂😂
I never once got mad when I heard another member of the Armed Forces say Chair Force, its brotherly love between the branches. I think as far as quality of life, the Air Force takes 100% better care of their people than any other branch.
I am retired now, 65 years old, I served in the Air Force from 1976 to 1982 as Security Police for 92D Security Police Squadron. I have several friends in the other branches that make fun calling us Chair Force, not one of them was able to do some of the things I did, 1st. I sat in the back seat of the presidential limousine used by President Jimmy Carter and was placed in the reception line to greet him by the Secret Service. I was able to secure the SR-71 Blackbird as a Staff Sergeant. Most of all I am grateful for how the Air Force changed this punk kid into a responsible man today!!!
Me either! What I can't stand though is someone who obviously never served saying it... Makes my blood boil. I just reply "yeah yeah, you're welcome"
@@GM8101PHX im getting in shape right now im down 20 pounds since last month, after i get off probabtion in april im joining. Im hoping it saves my life.
I asked some soldiers in their 20s about joining the AF and they all grabbed their beers and moved tables. Kind of like you would towards a racist
@@technicalactivity You are a clown.
I’m a Staff Sergeant and I’ve been in the Air Force for over 7 years now as a firefighter. I’m incredibly proud of what I’ve done and how far I’ve come. For anyone that’s thinking of joining and/or is scheduled to leave for BMT, I promise it’s not bad. It was a little different when I was going through, but overall it’s relatively similar. BMT gets easier the farther along you get, and graduating feels like the best accomplishment you could ever receive, especially if you’re joining right out of high school like I did. The hardest part for me, in my opinion, was being away from my family. Cherish those few phone calls you’re allowed, write letters, and just don’t get discouraged. The Air Force is great and has so many amazing opportunities. If you’re joining, welcome! We’re glad to have you
Write letters? Lol. It’s 7 weeks, the phone calls should be fine. It’s not that bad.
@@JamesRodriguez-fu8wt it was 8.5 weeks when I went through and also, we got three phone calls the entire time I was there. Leaving your friends and family, especially right out of high school, can be so jarring and it’s a huge adjustment for some people. Writing to our loved ones was pretty much all we had. Everyone was writing letters back then, people still do now (in all branches btw), and that’s very common. Sorry you never received any letters or you’re just too cool for them. Idk what to tell you pal.
Sgt what’s ur actual opinion on the air force
@@zacharyfite5854 it was 8.5 weeks when I joined
Hey, I am interested in joining the Air Force when I become of age to sign up I am 16 currently and I’m honestly terrified of what boot camp- the whole training will be like I’ll be honest I’m scared of failing and I am wondering what I could do to prep myself physically and mentally for it.
I went through BMT at 36, the whole flight called me dad lol. Hardest part was being away from my wife and kids. I was terrible at marching but scored 23/24 at the range
I’m a 37 year old female. My biggest regret is not joining younger. I’m seriously considering joining the reserves since it’s the branch that accepts up to 39. Wondering what the hardest part (physical or otherwise) was for you?
Thats awesome Mr.Heinz
You've giving me a boost of confidence. I'm turning 28 at the end of the year and i am seriously considered joining. I was only worried I might be too old. Thank you.
Thanks I am thinking I am 39 😬
@@Ave1821 you and me both I was so nervous about leaving my daughter now she is 17, I am begging her to enroll
As someone who just graduated from basic, actually in the video. The whole thing is pretty accurate and covers a good bit of what goes on. The only thing that needs correction is at CATM (shooting) they said that you need 12/76 to pass and 22/76 for marksman but it's 12/24 and 22/24. 76 is the total shots you fire but 52 of your shots are practice shots.
Okay that is way better lol. I was thinking 22 shots out of 76 is ridiculously easy lol
Is mask mandatory?
@@josiahbatalla9015 yes
Lol when I heard this, I thought the chair force was pretty accurate. Thanks for the correction!
@@josiahbatalla9015 so, the mask thing is all by your squadron/commander and vaccination status. No matter what, always have to wear it inside. Some will make you wear it outside until all or almost all of your squadron is fully vaccinated just so the MTI's don't have to keep up with who's vaccinated. But usually once everyone or almost everyone is vaccinated then you can take it off outdoors. At BEAST it was mandatory 24/7 though. Just cause if anyone catches it then they're gonna get held back (recycled) 2 weeks.
My little brother arrived at the BMT today, called me for 2 seconds and said I love you guys as I heard screaming in the background. So this is what he'll be doing the next 7 weeks.. good luck little bro. 😭💕
He’ll be proud to see you graduating week! ⚔️
@@yo_itsjoshy I actually just got off the phone with him so I'm excited for it. 😊
This brings back some very fond memories. Some key things to remember throughout BMT: the MTIs’ yelling is actually instructions for the entire flight, work together & help your wingman, give PT everything you have, know each instruction & experience has a reason. Stay focused, don’t give up, & we’ll see you on the inside! 👍🏾
Hey man I am 21 years old and I have been really wanting to join up in the military lately because I really have not done too much with my life and I really want to discipline myself and get my feet on the ground. I don’t really know what I want to do in life still and I think that this would help a lot. Would the age of 21 be a little too old for it? I would love to join but my age might be the thing holding me back.
@@thelegendaryflyingburrito8142 21 is a great age to come in. I was 25 when I joined and I had a 33 year old in my basic flight. So your age isn’t a problem. I advocate for the Air Force any chance I get. We welcome you even if you only want to come in and do 4 years. There are too many benefits to pass up on.
@@Thodav798 I’m 37 business owner no kids no wife . In decent shape , how does it look for someone my age ? Been in touch with navy thus far
@@krest2012 the last I knew the cut off age for enlisting is 39 across all of the branches. So long as you enlist before 39 and meet the physical requirements, the military will accept you. There are some personal dilemmas that can prevent you from joining such as excessive debt, criminal history, over weight, and disease just to name a few. Best thing to do is to talk with a local recruiter to confirm you are eligible and/or if they can provide you with a waiver.
As someone who has been through both it seems that the Air Force and Army are really blending into one. Army is getting "smarter" and Air Force is getting "tougher" lol I can dig it! Glad to see the Air Force is changing up their training and not just making it a 24/7 DnC session!
they also made catm stressfull af when i went haha made me shoot worse
11:38 dude literally got a 5k all at once lol
Not a surprise at all. We've been copying their uniforms, carrying their shit, saving their asses, and have such a close history with them it's kinda a no brainer thing. Same with the marines and the navy.
Well that's because the Army Air Corps branched out and became the Air Force in 1948.
Yea. As a retired Air Force vet for the last 5 years this is crazy to see. In 2000 we never got a rifle issued, we never practiced armed conflict or self aid buddy care during what we called
Warrior week. We shot at targets, defended a base, and went through obstiacle courses. Also, I see they don’t get in the trainee’s faces anymore. Probably due to Covid. So much different now
As someone who just graduated bmt a literal week ago. Id say this is a pretty accurate depiction of how bmt goes. They spent a lot of time covering beast which is pretty cool. But 70% of the time you are just folding clothes. The whole experience is worth it though!
Yeah he isn't joking most of the time you are folding clothes and or your cutting strings off your uniform, learning and memorizing the ranks of the Air Force and the chain of command there at Lackland, My BMT experience was whack tho it was during the middle of covid so 1 week shortened, only 3 DAYS of beast and we didn't to the tactical March/village mission or the tourniquet and half the obstacle course was closed bummer
and lint rolling and cutting strings
Do they still make you wait 4 weeks for a uniform
Question did you have reporting statements in basic? In 86 anytime we addressed a TI we first had to say’Sir Airmen Smith reports as ordered.’ Then followed by what we wanted to say
@@Aaron-wq3jz I think it was week 3 when I got my ocps but this was during covid so BMT shortened by a week so it was only 7 so it might have been 4 for pre-covid but 3 for me
Im a Marine vetern. 1978-82. Parris Island grad. Camp Pendleton 1st Marine div. Air Force boot camp has certainly gotten tougher since the 70's & 80's. My son spent 22 years in the Air Force. He had to go through combat training to prepare for Iraq, 2 tours there. Caught caught in an ambush 1st tour, while on a run for supplies. 1 Airman died. Firefight errupted. So yes, the Air Force is doing what they know will help save lives. If anybody thinks the Air Force is a bunch of sissies, tell that to the Pararescue guys. They're some bad boys.
Air Force really changed late 90s early 2000s. Before that , it was Cold War, we have bases way behind front lines mentality. Right before 9/11, “expeditionary Air Force “ became a thing . Since we controlled the long range aircraft, we could get their faster and leaner than others. So we were going to be far closer to where the fighting was then before. Then 9/11 happened. It all stopped being theory and became practice. Basically if you couldn’t deploy to a barebones AB and do your job, and defend yourself, you weren’t useful to the Air Force anymore. This included ANG and AFRES.
We went from one day “FTX” to one week “warrior week” to BEAST
Army vet here , 6 years of service and deployed for 13 months(Iraq). Basic was sucky during it , definitely didn’t wanna be there but I kept my mouth shut , kept my eyes to the view right in front of me and let shit slide if guys tried to make trouble. You do those things and you’ll be fine. I enjoyed some of it and hated other parts but my deployment was by far the hardest thing I’ve ever done. Almost didn’t come home and not because of enemies, because the things I did there and the stress it brings, I almost ended my own life because of it all. If you join it will change your life completely, but I also wouldn’t trade it for anything. I learned amazing life lessons I wouldn’t get anywhere else. GL to anyone contemplating or heading to basic soon!
Question, lf l go through this bootcamp am l able to become a air force pilot ?? This looks like field work
@@justice-2489 you’d join the Air Force and pick whichever MOS is a pilot or leads you to being a pilot. I was army so I don’t know how the Air Force does their jobs exactly.
@@Wildcat221 thank you for the answer and your service 🫡 God Bless America
The Air Force bootcamp is hard if you never worked out nor haven’t been in a job, but overall its still pretty easy training than any other branch imo
cake walk
navy boot camp is much easier from the looks of it
@@bloodyscab99 “from the looks of it” air force is by far much easier
@@charlesguillergan8759 go look at some navy boot camp vids, their rdc’s dont even yell fr
Remember - USAF recruits for brains, not brawn.
My wife and I are former Soldiers, we told our kids to do well in school and join the Air Force. Both got Scholarships from the Air Force. One is now a Capt the younger one is in AFROTC. Not even a joke. Stay in school and do well young people, that’s where it starts.
Lmao even Marines will say to join the Air Force. They'll still say the Corps is the best branch in the same breath though
my son is in CODS
@@D.P.O. call of duty ?? School?
But are they happy?
@@keltonkuntz5952 I heard the entry requirements to join the Marine Corps is that an applicant must be a high school graduate and have a good scores on their SATs.
I leave for basic on Valentines Day of this year. Nervous, but I am excited at the same time.
Trainee Fields, eh? You'll look back at what you've accomplished and it'll be totally worth it I promise
just got out maybe 2 weeks ago the video makes it seem alot more hands on than it actually is you’ll be fine just tune the volume of their yelling down and listen to the information they’re trying to give you
Try to get Alcatraz instead of Disneyland
Me too! Good Luck!!
Best of luck !
Jeez this brings back memories...been over four years since and a lot has changed for sure.
@demifletcher2083 Hey man I am 21 years old and I have been really wanting to join up in the military lately because I really have not done too much with my life and I really want to discipline myself and get my feet on the ground. I don’t really know what I want to do in life still and I think that this would help a lot. Would the age of 21 be a little too old for it? I would love to join but my age might be the thing holding me back
@@thelegendaryflyingburrito8142 You’re 21 not 31, stop worrying about your age, it’s not going to hold you back. When I went through over 4 years ago, most people were 22-27. My biggest advice, do not be Security Forces if you think it’s going to be like a civilian cop, cause it’s just not true. If you go maintenance you’re going to be working long long hours. find a job you think will benefit you once you’re out. Aircrew AFSC’s are where it’s at. I’ve been a 1A3X1 my career and it’s been great, especially if you want to fly.
@@thelegendaryflyingburrito8142 i guarantee you that you’ll have guys over 32 years of age going through basic just like you. You’re technically still fresh out of high school so you should be in great shape to join and get your life started.
@@meadj8 i’m scared of what im gonna end up doing bc im only 16 but i scored 98 on the asvab
Not the same AF I was in. BMT was in 1983, 6.5 weeks. Squadron was 3704, Flt 495. Retired in 2004, 21 years
Narrator: "They've survived BEAST week"
BEAST week: "Bang. Bang. You're dead. No 360 degree perimeter."
This is fascinating. I'm a Marine veteran from the early 90's. This is the first time I've ever seen an airforce basic training video. I'm not going to trash talk it but it's certainly a different experience than what I went through.
What color crayon was your favorite?
@@stevetheveteran I had 2. Scarlet and Gold, Marine Corps colors.
@@stevetheveteran you ever try 'em? You don't know what you're missing!
@@dk2614 I've heard that the purple ones are good.
I'm AF veteran and this was not like what we went through in 1999. I guess they've eased it up quite a bit! 🙄. I knew I chose the right branch when I got to tech school and we had the chalet and the rest had the old buildings with no hot water or AC lol.
this just seems all so calm and easy after having watched an hour of marine and navy bootcamp
You not wrong 😂
You play Minecraft 😂 you have no room to speak on the military
@@CG-xx2er??? Tf is u on abt
It’s actually cool to see how BMT has changed from the time I graduated (JULY ‘19) to now for example like dorms (lockers/bunks) and even the training length.
How it is now
I went through basic in 1998 and boy has it changed a lot since then. You guys are doing so much more than we did. I didn't learn about chem warfare and the gear or first aid until I was already at my first duty station. Chow runner still existed and it was still the worst job to have. Avoid it at all costs, but, if you do find yourself stuck with it; pay attention to the details. You will make mistakes and you will get yelled at, but, your instructors will still be giving you the information that you need to be successful when they're screaming.
How do you avoid it?? Is it assigned?
@@johnchaney9100 Just don't volunteer for anything and if they ask your flight if anyone has experience in certain things never say you have it or they'll choose you for something.
@@johnchaney9100 sometimes you can't avoid it. They may just start pointing at people and telling them what their job is. But if they ask for volunteers or if anyone has experience, don't speak up or raise your hand and then hope that they don't point at you when no one volunteers. I was on latrine crew. It wasn't too bad. Any job is better than chow runner, though. My friend was the mouse, which was basically the TI's assistant. He actually thought it wasn't too bad either, but I don't know if that is still true for today's basic. Pay attention to details and directions no matter how you feel about any of it. Following details and directions will save your back side. If you get confused about something, ask your fellow recruits when it's safe to do so. You'll be relying on one another. Look for the recruits that seem to have a grasp on things and buddy up with them as early as possible.
I guess is kinda sad that chemical biological nuclear training is now part of the basic curriculum.
Is this real person saying this?
For those about to ship out, this video is the most accurate in displaying what to expect in this day and age. These MTI's are also correct in what to expect in certain weeks. Best advice I can give you is always remember why you enlisted, and you've got wingmen to fall back to when you need help. Aim High
And don't be disappointed if you don't get mail. People rarely write letters anymore.
@@paleamigo8575 most of my letters were inspirational Sandboxx quotes from my mom. Sure, they weren't handwritten letters but it helps to know someone back home is cheering you on.
thank you lego jotaro kujo
Im from the Army, the reason I never quit Basic is because of the guys to my left and my right. Its a true statement.
@@TrevorCut611 the guys to my left and right kept me going through it all.
this made me smile, i had a blast towards the end of basic. for me the hardest part was waiting… anticipation was killer lol. i took that time to get to know my flight a little bit. take care of your wingmen, they’ll take care of you!
Hey man I am 21 years old and I have been really wanting to join up in the military lately because I really have not done too much with my life and I really want to discipline myself and get my feet on the ground. I don’t really know what I want to do in life still and I think that this would help a lot. Would the age of 21 be a little too old for it? I would love to join but my age might be the thing holding me back.
@@thelegendaryflyingburrito8142 nah man. I’m 21 too thinking of joining as well. We’re only getting older
I will never forget how it felt when I saw my family at the BMT graduation ceremony.
Basic is a great experience with the right mindset.
I never had one a family. Must've been cool brother.
This comment really hits home for me, in a bad way actually. I was told i need to be vaccinated in order to go to the ceremony for graduation. I’m not getting it. Very sad indeed.
What’s the right mindset 👀
@@lazycatt287 think positive, push yourself, never give up and pay attention!
May I know what was the hardest part of BMT?
I just recently graduated BMT and I was dorm chief for the entire experience. The hardest thing isn't what you're being told to do. It's getting other people to want to do the same thing.
@@thomasryan2679 I actually wasn't the oldest. I volunteered for chowrunner on day 1. To my MTI, I was showing initiative. To me, I thought I got to run for more food. I was terribly wrong.
Got any tips?
@@xptaco2298 1) start training now. There are trainees who cant even meet PT minimum requirements. 2) move with purpose. Be fast and meticulous with all tasks 3) don't take shit to heart from other trainees and MTI's. This is 7.5 weeks of testing your character and patience 4) always remember your reporting statements and facing movements. People get nervous and forget. They're opening a can of worms 5) try to talk to everyone. Even the weirdos. This is a time of isolation and stress so band together and embrace the suck.
@@joeynavarro6762I’m a sophomore right now but I’m planning on joining the military once I get out of high school. But can you use your phone?When do you get to see your family again? And when do you start getting paid?
@@Dylan-bj4fx I went to basic in 2001 and we had to dump our belongings on the bed and almost everything was taken. Don’t count on having a cell phone or even internet. You see your family at graduation and you get paid direct deposit. Can’t remember when my first check came but probably after 2 weeks. A lot has changed since I was there. My biggest advice, DON’T GO DURING THE SUMMER. It is very hot in TX and the black flag is never raised (we never saw it). Black flag means you don’t go outside for drills and such due to high heat. We saw red but never black. You did get to call family after arriving (we had pay phones we used) and you can call at times on the weekends if your MTI gives you permission. Follow orders. Know the reporting statements to the letter. Must be said exactly how it was taught. When we arrived on day 1 (more like night 1) they MTI’s were yelling and trainees were laughing which made it 10 times worse. Don’t do that. Don’t do stupid shit and the snake pit is where the MTI’s sit for lunch that you have to pass to get outside. Don’t go for the grub that you are not allowed to have such as desert or even the cereal. Bad move. Don’t do stupid shit that gets you recycled.
Thank you to all these young men and Women for the sacrifice they are willing to make for this Country..
I'm watching this because my son is going to MEPS in a couple of weeks for he is joining the Air Force. History repeats itself for sure because I remember going to basic in the Army, I went to Ft. Bliss back in 1989. I remember my mom and dad when they came to see me graduate basic training and to see how emotional my dad was. I think about my son now, I am in my father's position and I get emotional thinking about my son graduating. I'm not even at that point of watching him graduate and I am getting emotional.
You’ll be proud!!! All of lucks to your son!
i got out of basic around 2 months ago. All he's gotta do is listen and deal with other people not listening. 0 week is going to be awful just out of sheer confusion but as the sergeant said by the second week it's basically cake. The MTI's aren't your typical military yelling drill instructors, they yell sure but most aren't afraid to show they're just people too.
I see they finally let Airmen see their family at graduation. As an Airman from October 2020, I didn’t get to see my family physically until I was 9 months into my service. I’m glad they had a better experience than us
Was that due to an Air Force policy or due to COVID?
@@knockeledup it was due to covid
Sounds like a COVID thing. I was at Navy OCS from August to November 2020. No family visits. Normally there is actually a policy for visits and even scheduled events during the training, but all were cancelled and graduation itself was a livestream.
I graduated in April '04 and we got to see our family pretty much right away. Like the others said, it must have been a COVID thing. I'm curious if TI's were more inclined to recycle someone if they knew families wouldn't be coming for graduation.
@@Stuie417 Nah they just kept pushing us through regardless, but recycles were more common than not if you at all had covid during your time there
Happened to me
They quarantine you for 10 days and then you have a 2 week “No PT testing” notice
If you miss the final PT test because of that, they will recycle
That happened to me and the 4 other guys with me that got sent back
Perfect video for anyone joining the Airforce and about to experience basic. I was one of the ones that had a hard time and am better now for it. Best piece of advice is go with the flow, and remember the trainee to the right and left to you are going through the same problems as you. Work together and get through it together. Only way it will make basic easy and SHOW UP FIT!
I want to join buy afraid of blood draw because I have a needle phobia. Any advice?
@@carlosmelendez8317 look away from the needle, usually whoever is drawing the blood will make small talk if they’re not a complete asshole.
what happens after basic if you don’t mind me asking, i’m 15 and i’m thinking about joining
@@carlosmelendez8317 there's gonna be more needles than that. Not gonna spoil the fun but they will make sure your immune to a good bit of stuff for your training. Even after basic they are still sticking needles in me especially for my deployment.
@@flowerskarma7884 after basic you will go to a tech school based on your contracted afsc (which means qualified job from scores pulled from asvab and manning). After that you pcs (move permanently to a duty station) and experience everything the airforce is about and on the job training. Also determining if your at a base that deploys alot you will be tasked to deploy. This is based of my active career. Guard and reserve may be different, but they also deploy if that's a deal breaker. The airforce has given me time to reevaluate my career choices as I came out of high school when covid hit. I've dreamed of many jobs, but never knew how much I'd love being a generator diesel tech. Af experience is priceless plus the secret clearance if you can get one. So if your thinking of getting out civilian employers will be fighting for your spot in their company. Provided prob too much info, but hopes this gives you a bit of a guide.
I’m not even American, but I respect y’all military and veterans. I’m about to go on a pre-training to base that they do in my country that allows us to get an understanding and feel for the military life - than, if we decide it’s for us we have the opportunity to join whatever branches actual training from there.
My country doesn’t have many videos regarding our military and airforce, so I love watching y’all’s. I’m nervous as I know it will be both mentally and physically challenging, but I hope I’ll come out of it more self disciplined and confident. Im hoping to take on a Loadmaster role. Which is similar to USA Load Master, but instead of working out of big planes, our fleets primarily only use Helicopters
I have a friend who is in boot camp in the Air Force right now. My respect for following in her old man’s footsteps in military service.
Went through Fort Benning as 11B and this shit looks like heaven. Should have joined the airforce lol
You should try the chow. I was at Camp Hansen in Okinawa, our battalion was on camp Kinser, so we would have to take new joins to check in there. We would fight over who was going because we all wanted to get chow at Kadena AFB.
Same here. Actually not a single person who went to Benning and was a grunt and didn't say during some point "goddamn it i shoulda joined chairforce" now if you were at church harmony "pog land" ya probably wouldn't think that..... ahhh..... I don't miss sand hill
@@dirtysniper3434 Army for 12 years, 11B. Switched branches as I left active and went guard. Let's just say reclass training was incredibly easy compared to infantry school. No rucking, no smoke sessions, tactical portions were ass backwards. I literally stopped mid mission to tell the instructor this shit will get ppl killed. I was told we had to do it per the approved AF way. AF wants to look tough but I'd say 95% aren't. Your AF SOF guys, legit badasses. Your conventional side like personnel, services, etc folks, pretty much just a corporate environment with casual Fridays and soon to be easier PT tests than already established standards.
Lol exactly what I said. This is super easy. Sand hill was a nightmare.
@@dirtysniper3434 not me. Never crossed my mind to join the air force. I mean there were points where I wished I never got into the military
This really brings back memories for me. I'm an Air Force veteran having served during the '80s and still have all the respect in the world for this branch of the military. And for those who, for some reason, always want to compare AF basic training to, say, Marine Corp basic training, keep in mind that the Corp has a different mission than the AF.
While MC basic training may be tougher and more demanding, this doesn't make AF basic training any less tough and demanding. It would be a bad mistake to join the AF thinking it's going to be smooth sailing. You will get your ass served in an MRE if you think that - and daily if you're not careful.
My only regret is that I didn't make it a career but I will always have fond memories of my time and service.
I went to AF BMT in 1985 and the only small arms training was 1 day to shot and BMT was 6 weeks. The discipline if you messed up was additional duties or privilege's taken away, a 341 taken away and recycling :-)
Still that when it was now AF should learn something stop limiting stuff
@@ffbr67 yeah I started in 1981 and I had a two days of M16 training and firing. Don’t remember how I did but I survived it lol
Lmao this shit looks mad easy… because it is
I'm 29 years old and thinking of enlisting in the AF.
Why did you regret not making US AF into your career?
Graduated Lackland in Jan 98. It was only 6 weeks long. Had a nosebleed my first night. Still serving as a Reservist, today I'm an E-7 enlisted PhD. The Air Force literally changed my life. Much respect to all the veterans in the comments. We have a rep for being a soft service, but this time of life is very challenging for new Airmen.
Currently operational in Japan and still feels like yesterday since I graduated BMT, and it continues to change as time continues but it’s great to always see the next generation of airmen. Aim high! (:
whats your rate that got you into japan?
The village raid guy's name was not Ang, it was "this is my village"-guy. But he was awesome instructor.
Who was the *WACI WUUULAHH AMERICAH BLEED!!!!* guy?
I went through BEAST 10 years ago, and it was the same confusing clusterfuck of OPFOR flanks, confusion between who's Green or Red, and confusion about the ROEs when being approached. They seriously need to do a 20-minute tutorial walkthrough or something before dumping the Trainees in the village.
@@Jonathan-om1wq its supposed to be a simulation of combat, you don't get a 20 minute walk through of a village before you are evacuating an injured person and they purposely don't want to to know whos good and whos bad because you never will know
2:43 was a damn fine instructor. i’m proud to have become an airman under his leadership. hearing his drill brings back some good memories
Tsgt Hasty-Milton right??? He did an open ranks on my flight once.
I might be wrong. But that’s who it looks like to me
@@sethoak5312 MSgt Matthews. as soon as i heard that left face command i knew exactly whose voice that was lol
wait a minute you might be right his nametape says Hasty-Milton and he has a TSgt insignia. i swear that sounded like Sgt Matthews. How long ago were you in basic?
@@niccksix I graduated two months ago! AIT now
Almost 3 years active duty now. This video was a real flash back for me. I actually quite enjoyed AF BMT
My first PT test my MTI really motivated me by yelling at me while i threw up cause i was so nervous. ❤️ he was the best TI.
Some
Great memories at BMT.
THIS MILITARY SERIES IS SO SOOTHING.
True
Absolutely.
Hope they make more on the navy too
You know what isn't? Screen text in all caps.
Yeah. This one is like toddler training or corporate training camp. No where NEAR the training I had to endure. Of course different mission different training, but if you are going to train to clear, train to do it right, not the incorrect AF way just because that's SOP from your commander who clearly lost all his fucks to begin with.
Hopefully they shine more light on the Coast Guard, we get no love
Morning at 0600 sounds like heaven. One year ago I was at ft Leonard wood army BCT and first formation is at 0430
Foreal don't forget the car wash hill runs in the morning 😂
I was blessed enough to go jackson but we definitely were out there at 0430.
🥴 Fort Benning, we only heard 6am on Sundays.
@@K-dashXV marine enter 3 30 am boot camp Parris island marine Corp instead saying same we always compete together
I was at Ft Jackson. I remember that well.
It’s crazy how different it is now. I went through from May to July and BEAST is 2 days now. We do CATM and CBRN during 5th week. We can’t wear CBRN gear during red or black flag conditions and we didn’t have “the village” or anything like that. We stayed at the camp got “attacked” once or twice and did a team building exercise building tents and obstacle course. Gas chamber is broken. We got attacked at like 4am and that one of two attacks our time there. I went through the 320TRS which they show briefly on here. PT was usually 6:20 and usual wake up was 0500 or 0545. We had our phone calls every week up till week 3 then they changed the policy and made it 1st,3rd and 5th week unless you earn more calls. You get a base Liberty 3rd week for 2 hours and you have a patio break once in 2nd week. They have tablets now for learning instead of BMTSG’s. A lot easier to learn and pass the EOC from the tablets. Crazy how much everything has changed
Tablets are only for Disney Land, Alcatraz still got the BMTSG
i went through bmt with the the 320th, graduated march 10, 2022, beast was i think 4 days, we had the village but it way over-hyped, imo, we did have gas chamber either, we never got attacked, and we still had the bmtsg, but one question, why tablets, like actual apple type tablets? damn
@@romoygaming4272 This is incorrect
Airman basic here just graduated BMT about a week ago and have moved on the tech school. The first 2 weeks absolutely suck. But that 6-7th week is hobestly so memorable. I got a intergrated flight and our MTI had just got her hat. She was an absolute force to be reckoned with and absolutely terrified everyone. Even outside our flight she was noturious for how cut throat she was. But on that last evening breif when we where all getting ready to ship off, she started crying and telling us how proud she was of our flight, and how we would go on to do amazing things. Probably one of the most impactful moments of my life, and joining the Airforce so far has been one of my best life decisions.
Went to basic back in 2016 it wasn’t that bad. All we did was learn Air Force history and folded shirts and socks. Basically like a summer camp
would you go thru it again if you could?
@@zionrobinson7485 it was the most fun you never wanna have again
March 1 2016, i arrived to the BMT at 0200 hours.
Out of almost 2month training how many days per week do they spent on physical training like push up, sit up and running ? And if there are more physical trainings, what do they do ?
(ex : plank, squat and etc )
@@user-wz9nw6xu7z you do pt pretty much everyday
After Air Force boot camp, the only time you have to run again is to the door to meet the pizza man.
bruh 😂
And ever 12-6months
@@thegamingturtle4373 Not even, we implemented a walking alternative to the run
😂😂😂😂 Don’t do us like that man
@@kingturtle1000 and the remake pacer test 💀
Went thru basic training and tech school at 17. If I can do it, any of you future airman watching this video can do it as well. ⚔️🙏🏽🇺🇸
Do you get your phones every Sunday? Wrapped up BCT in the Army in August and I’m curious on how y’all did it
I used to disrespect my grandma but I watched this video and realized this is what she went through and more now I treat her with so much respect
My best friend and sibling just went off to BMT and Im having a hard time without them. This helped me understand what they are going through
It's WAY worse than they show here. I saw a T.I. make a guy eat a piece of paper out of his book cause HE put his books on the table and not under his chair.
The T.I.s are alot nicer when cameras are around.
@@CB-hi7mf Oh I know they arent that nice especially during Zero week. But the video helped me understand what they are going through! I miss them a shit ton
@@CB-hi7mf what’s a “T.I.”?
@@CB-hi7mf Lol
"Sir Trainee?!"
"Wake up guideon bearer!"
"Stop being weird, you"
"Chow runners go!"
"It's not a sir sandwich!"
"WaKe uP!"
"Sound the piss off!"
"Get in step!"
"WHERE'S YOUR WINGMAN?!"
"You're at attention trainee!"
Top 100 MTI quotes and why they are yelling at you
@@PyroVarkFr Don't forget "holy piss!" "That's really weird" "Did you just move at the position of attention?!" I'm not a sir"!
My personal favorite “don’t nod your head at me”
"LADY ENTERING THE DORMITORY!"
"Everybody in the dayroom!"
"Proceeding sir!"
"Details go!"
"DORM CHIEF!!!"
@@gabrieljernigan8443
“B BAY GO”
“A BAY GO”
“ON YOUR FACE”
Went to BMT in 2015 my tip; focusing on learning to work as a team, and even if something it not your fault ALWAYS take responsibility, never say sorry, just fix the issue. As a team it is your fault if y'all fail or one person causes you to fail as it's your responsibility to keep the team successful.
I met Sgt Dodson when I went through basic and she is a very intense individual.
Thank you for your service
For those who are wondering, this video is pretty accurate. Just graduated last Thursday and now I'm at keesler for tech school. Just make sure you're physically fit and remember to bond as much as you can with your flight mates. Also, chow running sucks but it would definitely build your confidence. Now I'm just hoping tech school isn't as bad.
comms?
I’m most nervous about the chemical exposure that they mentioned?! How was that??
@@beautifulhdpearl4420 everything that was in this video happens about one time and it’s not bad at all. Air Force boot camp is not hard the only thing that is hard about it is not having any freedom and being treated like a piece of trash. It suck’s honestly because of how stupid it is at times, but everything you have to complete is pretty easy.
How was tech school after all?
"The sea was angry that day my friends, like an old man trying to send back soup in a deli."
is that a titlest?
I’m in jrotc at Uvalde High School, We recently took a trip to Lackland Air Force Base. It was a hell of an experience. got to see what goes on from 5am all the way to being able to watch an Air Force Graduation. Had an amazing time!
I was there to see my younger brother graduating as one the top 50 Airmen and never been more proud of him than ever of what he became.
chair force
@@samuelrossi4892we got dx racers baby
2:52 "Which for some, can be easier said than done"
*camera immediately zooms in on a guy who's not in sync with everyone else*
Jeez you dont gotta do him dirty like that 🤣
This video made me tear up! Love seeing how The Village is still standing! I built it from the ground up in 2012 while assigned to Reaper Zone at The BEAST. I wish I were still there!
I graduated in February 2022. Reaper zone is where it’s at😎
Vigilant zone here... Respect✊
nah, sentinel is where its at
All the boots are here lol
We’re you a cadre?
Respect for all service members that had served regardless of your branch. Hooah!
This brings me a lot of comfort to understand what I'm about to go through, thank you.
Bring a the best running shoes you can find. Shin Splints aren’t foreign in basic.
@@yo_itsjoshy gotcha thank you!
I graduated from air force BMT about a month ago. All of the clips inside the dining facility happened at my BMT squadron and I recognize all of those MTIs. Also, during beast week only 24 of those 76 rounds are counted for weapon qualification so you need to hit 22/24 for marksman, not 22/76.
@@southernfried19 I'm currently back at Lackland for retraining and alcatraz is still there. They are building another set of newer dorms though
@@southernfried19 there were still up and being used World War II barracks, I was in the 3701st BMTS in one of the new RHT units, this was in 1976
@jebr0nl4m3z7 Hey man I am 21 years old and I have been really wanting to join up in the military lately because I really have not done too much with my life and I really want to discipline myself and get my feet on the ground. I don’t really know what I want to do in life still and I think that this would help a lot. Would the age of 21 be a little too old for it? I would love to join but my age might be the thing holding me back.
@thelegendaryflyingburrito8142 21 is the prime age to join, believe 36 is the oldest you can be to enlist.
@@southernfried19 Naw there making a new Disney land when I was back there 2 months ago but there is still Alcatraz for a couple more flights before they will leave them
Most professional men and women I have ever met. I have the utmost respect for MTIs. Showed me excellence. Polished my soul and body!
Live well my friend!
I considered myself a young punk who did not care, then the MTI's came in, they corrected my attitude and helped mold me into the man I am today, Jesus and Mom also share the credit!!!
As someone who's wanting to join Space Force, this video helped a lot. Thanks! God Bless!
You guys àre awesome. THANK YOU for protecting this Nation.THAN YOU for your services and sacrifice.
Sinister Voice: “This is Air Force boot camp”
Every other military in the world: “🤣🤣🤣”
When they get bombed:
AF: who's laughing now?
@@chltmdwp when the taliban beats them: who’s laughing now?
no matter the army, USA always loses the war
@@lovrob5766 we may not specifically win it, but there aren't many wars we've straight up lost either
Yet, the AF/navy have been first to every war for the last what 30 years or so!
Been in the Airforce for a year and I actually know a few people in this video. Shows how small the military is, pretty crazy.
12:21 Imagine the enemy politely stealing your gun in a real situation 😂
🤣🤣🤣
Nothing takes the fire out of an instructor's flame like “oops lemmi adjust my mask” mid scream.
I recognize the people they're interviewing!! Sgt Dodson scared the CRAP out of me, but she was super cool and gave us all fist bumps on graduation day! 323rd Mustangs rule!!!
June 17th ? What flight ?
@@someone.621 542
@@annaj3207 I was 531 Sgt Ortiz Castillo Cuban dude w the clickers on his boots
@@someone.621 Aww yeah I think I remember seeing him around
@@annaj3207 had to of
"The day starts at 0600..." Got me fucked up.
Rudely playing at 0530
Just graduated from this 7 weeks ago and for anyone about to leave for BMT, best thing I can say is to not FaceTime anyone for your first phone call. It’s called a “phone call” for a reason. Learned that the hard way…
At first I spoke to an Army Recruiter to do combat medic then the Navy. I was trying to become a Navy Corspman but after watching this I want to look into the Air Force now.
My MTI's never said "good job" during runs, I only heard "shut up".
Good job shutting up
@@Lucy-dk5cz I never spoke during runs, but lots of other guys did.
As you should
Haha so true mine did as well
@@JJones2924 dang right!
4:31 was my MTI in 19’ 😭
What squadron were you?
2019
He seems caring at least
you were my friend in tech school. thats epic
@@hondaboy3419 who was?
Been out since 2014… and man they finally got things going good for the trainees … so proud of these women and men. Miss bmt everyday of my life. Lol it did my soul good. 😂
4:32 Tsgt Anderson was one of my MTIs during BMT, he is an amazing teacher. One time a crow came across the parade grounds and hit his cover clean off his head, he cursed loudly for a second and then went back to his military bearing, the whole flight struggled to contain their laughter. I hope he is doing well 🙏
The camera man is the most well trained soldier on the planet. He's got experience in the Navy, Marines, Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, and Special Service.
I would wage to say he or she is serving as a public information squadron as an active duty member!!!
I remember marine corps boot camp during pts if we didn’t go hard we got fucked up even more for it and screamed at😂😂
I had an extra 3 wks of USMC Boot camp in Physical Conditioning Platoon bc I was too weak & too unmotivated b4 I got picked up by another platoon. Much respect to the AF for providing cover to the grunts.
@@johndough201 The like 5% who fly the planes lol if that high of a percentage out there making the rest of the AF valid. Lmao.
How many human lives did you take?
@@devon9232 why are you asking
@@devon9232 Oh my, no one ever said that ya had to keep count ... why?
Looking forward to this
Another great film of the chair force! And all the guys that serve worldwide in chairs.
YASSSSS Finally!!!
Been waiting so long for this
6:32, TSgt Jones was my DEP group leader prior to my BMT attendance in June 2019.. She is outstanding! The video is accurate. Also, bless the chow runners, I was EC Coordinator. Beast week was one of the most fun, as was the range. We were too PT female, and 38 out of 49 made expert marksman.
mine was TSgt Cosme in '17 6:39
Hello beautiful
I went to basic training in 2008, and got out of the Air Force in 2018. It looks like they've improved the field training quite a bit, which is good. I encountered a few people while deployed who probably weren't mentally prepared for something bad happening, and this will probably reduce that to some degree. That being said, it looks like training instructors still demonstrate a leadership style that is completely out of touch with the job that the Air Force does.
As an NCO, I got new airmen who were straight out of tech school. A lot of them would need me to explain in great detail exactly what they were supposed to do, I suspect because basic training conditioned them into having this response to an order. The problem was that I was trying to prepare them to be ready to deploy, most likely working the night shift alone as the only person in their specialty, so if a problem came up, they needed to be able to solve that problem without specific guidance. It normally took some time before I could unteach people what they learned in basic training, that it was ok if they did things a little different, ok if they made mistakes as long as they owned them, and excellent if they innovated, as long as it stayed within some left and right limits. I found a lot of what basic training taught to be negative training.
It seems like basic training for air force should be to teach independence, problem-solving skills and creativity rather than be a blunt instrument like the army.
@@mshara1 I think it should be a mix of both. There can be value in highly procedural, don't think to much adherence to policy. You don't need to think too much to get a gas mask on and check the seal; you need to do the procedure, correctly and quickly the first time.
However, there should be something more. Give teams missions, have them try stuff, do after actions, and learn. Have them read each others after actions to learn from other people. That's closer to what the military actually does. Throw in some curveballs and make people respond to stuff outside the parameters of the mission, particularly emergencies, so people get conditioned to take initiative when there's an emergency.
I don't think this is cosmic stuff, but it doesn't work well under hyper-authoritarian leadership.
From a retired USAF member, basic training is definitely different from when I went through it in 1976
Brings back memories. Been out for 3 years and I miss it. Much respect for the new generation of Airman.
Hell yeah. I hear you eat better in AF than you do civvie side.
this video hits different when you can recognize all the background locations, shoutout to the 737 TRSS MEDHOLD peeps. 3 month medhold vet, missin the good days i spent with the bois
ready for this. ❤
BMT is the hardest things that someone could go through. other than the actual battlefield. When they come, they are scared. But when they come back after, they are completely changed. Respect them all you can.
Went to BMT and got injured and sent home. Crazy watching this and knowing I was there. Funny thing is the airman who received his coin was in my flight. Congrats to them and all others who graduated.
How the hell did you get injured. I went in 09 and I don't remember doing anything hard to get me injured. Even the obstacle course was a piece of cake. That was even BMT for AF was considered a bit hard.
@@gagongflip389 how does someone get hurt during this shit? 😂😂😂🤨 I’m joining up this month
@@gagongflip389 when I went through in 2016 we had a dude dropout within the first like 2 hrs of walking around lmao
@@gagongflip389 some people aren’t honest about health issues. One of the guys in my flight had a heart murmur which resulted in a heart attack
Hey man I am 21 years old and I have been really wanting to join up in the military lately because I really have not done too much with my life and I really want to discipline myself and get my feet on the ground. I don’t really know what I want to do in life still and I think that this would help a lot. Would the age of 21 be a little too old for it? I would love to join but my age might be the thing holding me back.
woah this video coming out is crazy cause 6 years ago i was in bootcamp and now i just got finished with my contract! for any young airman who might see this just know TIME WILL FLY
Also, being a chow runner was so overwhelming but was probably the best job i could’ve had during basic, really makes you develop a thick skin.
BMT was such a blast having graduated 2 weeks ago I already miss it
Went through Lackland in November-December 1977. Best decision of my life.
Graduated BMT in July 2021, this video is actually super accurate! Recognize a lot of the places in it. Definitely most accurate video of the experience
How wouldn’t it be accurate , theyre literally filming them lmao
1:21 was my MTI back in April. Will never forget that first morning, with her banging our door down, “WAKE THE HELL UP”. Amazing MTI though, changed our lives and gave us the motivation to pull through. Flight 544 the best flight 👊
God bless and protect these kids 🇺🇸🙏🏻
I went through BMT many years ago now. Graduated from the 322 Training Squadron. Honor Flight B047 on 27 Dec 2013. Anyone that wants to enlist into the Air Force, I highly recommend it! Do your research and sit with an Airman or veteran. I spoke to an Air Force Staff Sergeant and he told me all the good and bad things. I can tell you it’s all worth it! You make friends for life and you grow up a bit. I was a 18 year kid and it’s the best decision I ever made. My advice to you as a old Technical Sergeant, is to never give up! We are not the Army or Marines. We are the world’s greatest Air Force. Aim High my fellow airmen. God bless you for your service to your country. ❤