Being a FEMALE in Air Force Basic Training
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- čas přidán 12. 12. 2020
- Showering, shaving, pooping... I get into all of it.
I wanted to make this video to help alleviate some of the anxiety or worry you may have about basic training.
Side Note: These are the period underwear I recommend you bring to basic training! I personally own these and wish they were around when I went through BMT.
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I’m on my senior year of high school and am planning on joining the Air Force. You literally answered all the questions I was concerned about. Thank you ❤
Let's become friends! I'm also on my senior year planning on joining the Air Force
Sophomore year, but planning on joining once in out!
I am to thank for this video 💜💜👏
I’m also a senior in high school and planning on joining either the Air Force or the Army, but I’m leaning more towards the Air Force.
Want to join the navy but I’m still here watching because some things are the same
I love the fact you brought up black women in BMT I stan this content ☺️ super diverse thank you
You're so welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊
@Giovanni Jared Cursed thy bot
I was so appreciative of that piece of information! I’m going to bmt in June and my hair is so much work!!
Yes! I love that she touched on that super inclusive!
This was My main worry my hair
In terms of dealing with, “drama” just remind yourself of this: there is an extremely rare chance that you will ever see any of these people in your regular military career after graduation. So, “losing face” is not a thing if you lose an argument or back down or walk away from a situation that you would normally engage in. So, even though you may feel like you “lost” an argument, it won’t matter as you’ll most likely never see these people again. So don’t worry about just walking away worrying about what THEY feel about you.
Anyone in your flight that is in the same career field as you will most likely be in the same class as you at tech school. When I graduated BMTS 25% of my flight was in the same tech school class that I was in.
@@Brirend Tech is often still considered basic. Until you've been placed at a base, it's still training. But I hear ya.
this was probably one of the best most help videos i’ve seen before leaving for bmt. i was so scared about allergies!! i had no idea they would actually give you anything for it. I thought i would have to suffer the whole time. thank you thank you for this video!!!!
I pray things go well! God bless 💓
I left for BMT on 22 Aug 1989. Your experience at BMT is predicated 100% on the personality of your MTI. My MTI was SSgt Ernie Serrato. He was 100% hardcore 100% of the time. My flight never received a single liberty the entire time. Hell, not a single person in my flight ever went to chapel services in fear of reprisal. We would spend all day Sunday ensuring the dorm was up to our MTI’s standards. BMT is 100% what you make it to be. You will make some great friends. You will meet some really interesting people. You may even meet a person of the opposite sex whom you end up dating (happened to me!). You will have good days and bad days. You will have memories that will still make you laugh 30 years later. The one thing about BMT no one talks about is, you will have something in common with every person whom you ever meet in the USAF. Everyone you meet in the USAF has been through BMT. At BMT, do what you are told, exactly how you are instructed, as quickly as you can, and with attention to detail. The days go by slow but the weeks go by fast. Live each day from chow to chow. Arrive at BMT in shape. Aim high!
to be fair that was 1989. there are a lot of newer laws is place that prevent things like that and those laws are strictly enforced.
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I went in a year after you. Dating wasn't even on my mind until I got stationed in Lowry for tech school. Even then, I was kinda shy and didn't really put myself out there, but holy crap, I had no idea how horny everybody was going to be at tech school. Once people hit Phase 3, holy crap, look out.
@@RokkitGrrl yeah, I know what you mean. When I came home after Tech School and started telling my twin brother all about my escapades, I don’t think he honestly believed me. If you can’t get laid in Tech School, you have ZERO game!
@@cm1133 Haha, I avoided that mess. I didn't want to screw up what I thought was my only chance of getting a better life.
The number one thing I was worried about was push-ups. I am so relieved to know that its not going to be as bad as I had imagined. I already knew that some people would say it's 90% mental 10% physical but I still didn't know how bad it was going to be. Thank you!
I am terrible with pushups would it get me disqualified?
@@blueink1287 I don't know for sure cause i haven't been to the BMT yet but I really doubt it.
Same. Push ups is actually the reason I have joined. I have no upper body strength and I’m scared of being sent home cause of it
@@blueink1287 start working on doing push-ups before you go so you won't have to worry
@@blueink1287 They have a good workout program, i lost 30 lbs of fat 190 to 160 by the end of it and i was a couch potato, just work on ruinning, thats WAY more important than anything source: I'm AD
This is a great video you actually answer questions nobody answers like when you can poop and bout being able to get like allergy medication. Also I’m the same with make up I don’t go nowhere without it so when I finally go to bmt this is like a way to force myself to accept my face without make up lol
Thank you! I wanted to be as real as possible. Bmt really helped me love myself without makeup, it only takes me like 10 min to get ready most mornings now except the days I really try.
I love how transparent and detailed you are! Love it❤️
Hi Mikayla. The first thing I want to say to you is thank you for your service. I'm an old vet and I went through the Air Force BMT way back in 1972/73. A lot has changed since then, but a lot hasn't. I made friends with a couple women that were also going through it around the same time I was. Many of the things that you mentioned that could be unisex fit. The barracks I used when I went through no longer exist. They had been built back during WW2 and the Korean war. GI parties were the norm for us. Take care, and I hope you enjoy your time in the service like I did.
I was there Oct to Dec. 1972 flight 1385.
@@anthonyfoutch3152 I was in 3706 squadron flight 1518.
thank you for making this !! i'm currently talking with a recruiter to get in, and i've been so anxious around the idea of BMT. This was super enlightening !!
This video was really helpful. I have been thinking abt joining the AF for a while now. This video made me less anxious and more excited to want to join. Thank you so much. 😁
this is a GREAT video thank you! :) i’m joining in a few months and have been stressing the pt test you have totally eased my anxiety!
I’m 31 with a three year old. I’ve always wanted to go to the Air Force. Now more than ever. I honestly need a break from my life and rebuild a new one. 8.5 weeks is nothing. I hope I can get in
I'm in the application process right now, 25 and a mom to a 4 year old. I am nervous about BMT but this is definitely helping settle some of my fears!
This video was great! What about communication with your family? I have 2 babies… so 8 weeks without talking with them sounds like a lot… are you allow to bring your phones with you?
I'm 32 with a 5 and 13 year old and I've always wanted to join the Air Force! I wanted to go after graduation and ended up becoming pregnant, but my goal is to join within the next year or so.
@@tatianafreygutierrez7698 yes you can It gets taken from time to time but you do get LOTS of phone time. My son left in 2020 and I talked to him more then than before he went in..
Single mom 32 years old with a six and ten year old here! We have an amazing family care plan and I have everything done just waiting to swear in. Don’t ever give up and keep pushing to get in!
This helps so much!! I saw a video from quite some time ago and I was afraid men and women all sleep in the same place and use the same showers during basic training. This is somewhat comforting!! I don’t wear make up and I don’t have a lot of specific routines or anything, but I haven’t exercised a lot since I have been out of high school and I’ve been worried there would be super super high expectations even for not so fit people.
i really appreciate how detailed you were and bmt was something I was concerned about but this video makes it less concerning 😂 i start my process soon but I’m less anxious now
Probably the best video and explanation I’ve seen !! I am really thinking about Air Force ,I did Jrotc for 3 years in high school and after graduation (in 2021) I couldn’t go to military because of documents that I was waiting to get and finally I got them in 2023!! Your videos is helping me a lot because I am scared about basic training specially being a woman but your videos is making me like “yes it’s not easy but not that bad “ lol but thanks a lot for sharing your experience!!!
Seriously considering joining. This video was SO helpful! Diversity tip was great !
Thank you sooo much! Most of my anxiety comes from not knowing what to expect so this helps a lot
Thank you so much for this video! I’m enlisting and will be going to Basic next year after I graduate high school. This was super helpful!
I’m not even kidding this video helped me more than any video on CZcams. Thanks so much!! I have my first appt with my recruiter tomorrow
leaving in 3 days and this made me feel sooo much relief. thank you for making this.
You'll be a mustang. Have fun
How was it
this was the most comforting thing i have ever watched , i love you.
Awesome video, Mikayla. I was in the U.S. Army during the 90s. I love watching CZcams videos about young people serving in the military today. Thank you for your service. =☆=
Girl thank you! I leave in a month and i have had soooo much anxiety. Thank you so much for the info!
How was it?
Very informative video. Thank you for being so open about this information!
Only video I’ve found with all the things I’ve been wondering about👏🏼 Thanks girl!!
I love your inclusion of black women, definitely getting a follow from me sis! Great info and very comforting.
If only our armed forces were racially integrated from the beginning and also respect for all races and communities here on our planet, Earth would possibly have been stronger.
I leave for BMT in just a few months. This video was extremely helpful and answered all the questions I was avoiding asking my recruiter 🤣
So helpful! I enlisted as a Reservist and go to basic this June
This video was so helpful! Thank you so much! Planning on going to MEPS in 2021. A video on that would be great as I'm nervous for that
I’m so so glad it helped you. And that’s a great idea! The unknown was the scariest part for me but once you’re there (whether at MEPS or Basic) it isn’t as bad as you think.
The MEPS video is up!
Back when I was in Army basic training (in 1964) I had an appendicitis attack while in my fifth week of training; (while on the bayonet training field). After the surgery, I received two weeks of convalescence. When I returned to Fort Dix, NJ I picked up my fifth week with another training regiment.
THANK YOU for being so specific!! im a girlie who cant really do a push up... and i am so nervous for basic... i leave in a week.
but this absolutely calmed me down
I went through Army Basic in 1985.
I was a few years older than most.
The oldest guy in our company was 36.
He got in before the cut off age.
The older ones like me were okay.
The younger guys like 17, 18, 19 tended to look to us for guidance.
And to be honest with you, toward the end of Basic, I was starting to sneak paperback books to read.
No cell phones.
No internet.
You got to make one phone call a week to home for maybe 10 minutes.
Times and Basic/Boot change.
So do the people as does our society.
You're not wrong! I went thru Lackland in July-Sep 1998, and situps wore a raw spot on my tailbone. Brought it up to my TI (SSGT McCully) and he fixed the problem for me!
I love how you said that fighting was not tolerated ..but here’s my boyfriend in marine bmt and his whole platoon resolved drama by fighting in the rain room and the drill instructors dgaf 😅
I went through AFBMTS starting 31 October 1985. I love your description of it as the most fun you never want to have again. So right! It is much different now than it was when I went through, probably harder, definitely longer they definitely pay you better. I have an immense respect for those of you who have followed on after I got out. Thank you for your service!
Absolutely hated every minute of it but looking back...the bonds of friendship made and the stories, ooooh the stories. LOL Tech school was a completely different ball of wax. There was one instructor who acted like an MTI reject, kept trying to be all hard all the time. And I remember once we hit Phase 3, we were going off-base a lot more but the sheer level of horniness that was going on in tech school was absolutely off the charts. So many people doing so much, and we were in a co-ed dorm so there were a lot of people doing things in the stair wells that they probably shouldn't have been. lol I miss the camaraderie and the fellowship.
i’m joining the air force soon (i’m just waiting for this darn waver😩) but i’m sooo excited!! this video is just getting me more hyped
thank you so much for this!! I'm thinking about joining and I am fully convinced now
My son just completed his first week at BMT, and he is scheduled to graduate next month. We're really looking forward to Family Day, the Coin Ceremony, and graduation. Especially since his little brother's birthday is during Famy Weekend.
I’m blonde, but my mum is a hairdresser. I love that you’re SO detailed, you even brought up black hair. Incredible video. Thank you! 🙌
Love the stuff about not wearing makeup. I went through the same thing! I feel so much more confident now
one of the best bmt videos i've seen so far!
Don’t burn bridges is the most underrated advice that I need to take. Keeping your mouth shut goes a long way in basic. Also get on the ground and hug Texas is a gem of a phrase.
This video is super helpful. I’m on the fence lol same anxieties you just mentioned.
your vids are very helpful im 17 and really wanting to go into the air force and your making me feel like i wanna do itvway more
did you?
I'm a USAF Veteran, there weren't different color PT belts, we showered nightly and had plenty of time to shave, pits, legs, ect. There wasn't anything called Beast Week. And no makeup worn for graduation. The black ladies in Mt flight had time for thier hair. Voodoo ( Veronica Johnson) did one hand push ups. I had trouble doing enough push ups to graduate.we had to run a mile and a half in a limited time.
Honestly I miss my MTIs the most. I had a very hard time in basic unfortunately I didn’t fit the mold a lot of girls wanted in their flight and I was not treated good by many girls. I moved squadrons multiple times because of a knee injury but the people that I would not have been able to make it through mentally without was the MTIs. So thankful for them and don’t be afraid to trust them. No matter how “hard” they are. I hope not a lot of females have a hard time in basic a good luck if/when you ship out :)
if you do more videos like this, you should definitely talk about the immunizations and beast week :). i’ve heard a lot of people talk about how intimidating the shots looked because of how it is set up.
What shots do you get at basic?
@YET ONTIVEROS pretty much EVERY vaccination known to man lol
Thanks for the info! I ship to basic April 6th, 2021. I enlisted in the Reserve
You're welcome! Wishing you luck!
Do you have videos leading up to it?
I leave April 6 as well
@@paigethomas6610 See you there 🙌🏾 there’s a group me chat for April 6th shippers if anyone would like to join
Thank you so much. My daughter graduated from American Heritage 2 years ago and hasn't done anything since. As a retired AF veteran I'm hoping your video will inspire her since you are both about the same age. Also thanks again great video and the black hair information 😀
How is she doing now? has she considered?
great video!! & i like how you got straight to the point ❤
Thank you so much for this video, I want to join so bad, and I have been on and off about it. This video makes me feel more confident about joining. Honestly, the biggest thing that has been stopping me is honestly the shots, and bloodwork. I am not great with needles and have a tendency to pass out, not so much from shots anymore but from bloodwork it is still pretty common. I have mentioned it to a few others who have been in and most have said probably not, but I think I would handle the bloodwork better if they did it from my hand rather than my arm. I tend to handle it better and not pass out that way. I just don't know if they would do that if I asked them to
Most of the shots are done pretty fast. The longest was probably the peanut butter shot, which took a little longer than most shots- but it’s done in the hip/thigh area, and the people who administer it are pretty nice about it. Plus, it hurts less than women for men. The people working at the BMT Med Group aren’t soulless and won’t force you to look at them giving you these shots, so if you’re able to get shots as long as you don’t look then you should be good.
Having your blood drawn, I’m not necessarily sure if they do it in BMT- they might, but I do remember it being a MEPs thing. And you can talk to the doctors during it to distract yourself. I think they even ask if you’re afraid of needles beforehand too.
In reality, as long as you don’t pass out from seeing needles or freak out too bad- you should still see a recruiter. Mention your concerns, they may be able to better guide you. (And for the love of god research the jobs before you choose one!)
Thank you so much, that actually might help a lot! I appreciate it!
Also, oh I have definitely been doing my research on jobs that I promise, actually as I write this I have it up on my computer looking at the options.
I also black out from needles, and shots. 😅 I normally have to let people know before hand and they make sure I'm sitting down in a position where I can safely black out lol. I'm sure it's a similar deal. I can still get the shots, I just need some extra accommodations. I have heard that there are so many once you're in the military that it gets easier as you go along though.
Very good informational video. I know you are explaining from a girl's perspective. I joined the Army in 1987 at an older age and I wish I had more than just my recruiters opinion to go off of. Much of what you explain although keyed to girls, is the same with guys, and much was exactly my experience. At one time, I was interested in attending the Air Force Academy, but life changed my opportunities. Although accepted for Army OCS, I did not get to go. I took an enlisted spot repairing radars in West Germany. Regardless, I have to say that the Army was the greatest experience of my life. You will have a rewarding time in the Air Force. Keep inspiring our upcoming personnel.
Just curious, where in Germany? I was in the Air Force and served most of my 4-year enlistment there in Ruppertsweiller, and later returned as a DoD civilian in Wiesbaden.
@@swampfoxIX I was in Wildflecken at the training area for three years at B-3/52 ADA. We we the closest Hawk unit to the soviets (east germans) in the free world
I also wanted to do OCS, but my goals changed shortly after I graduated from college in 1977.
i ship out in about 29 days and this helped so so much girl !
I'm so glad! Good luck!!
How was basic
Marine here 7:30 when you say you can’t run on a broken ankle. We had a mf in boot that had his leg kicked in on week 5 and he made it through the crucible (5 weeks later) on the 1st day of marine week he disappeared and then 2 days before we left they wheeled his ass in on a chair in a full leg cast and he had a double fracture in he leg😂 he still ran a 3 mile in 26 mins like that
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You had me at marine
I was on crutches with bad ankles and had to run before they’d let me out of basic. Evidently, it has changed - a LOT. My MTI’s were not in the least kind. It’s a whole new world, evidently. I went through in 1984.
Air Force recycles you for a splinter
Lmao we did too one of our guys broke his ankle during the inventory cft and made it through just fine
I'm very glad you touched base on birth control especially Depo, Cause I've been very concerned about whether you could still get your depo shot while in bmt and tech school, thank you
Condoms are probably a better way out. If you are taking chemical hormones like Depo, etc., make sure you are at least not hormone-receptor positive because if you are, it will put you at an exponentially increase risk for breast cancer.
How many people are willing to deploy for a year, fight, rest, and go back for more? While extreme, there are AF folks that do that kinda thing. Tip of the spear jobs. It all starts in basic training. Show up in shape, mentally strong, and ready to learn. I read someone mentioned inclusion. When you join the military all races and backgrounds are included. It's about we not about thee. That statement has magnified a thousandfold while deployed. There is not a lot of time to deal with whining because it's hard. The hard and the challenge is what makes it great. It takes courage to walk a different path. Thanks to all the folks who join and fight for us. She makes informative videos. Listen and learn.
Your videos are so helpful! I'm probably going to basic sometime during or after April and I was wondering about undergarments like bra's and all of that? Do they provide them, do you bring your own, or do you buy them there?
You bring your own. You don't wear normal bras except for graduation when you're in your blues if you choose. You wear sports bras everyday, they have to be certain colours. And Underwear must be conservative, no thongs or cheeky.
Omg I love this so so so much. I was so worried about the push up area
I love you for this whole video truly ❤️ you’re very welcome I’m going to continue watching !
This made me feel so much fricking better, thank you. i leave in 5 days
Thank you so much, this was so helpful. I go to bmt March 9th!
How long was the process for you to get a ship out date ?
@@nikki8391 about 3 months
Keep us posted!! Good luck
I'm and old Navy Vet....Congratulations on a great video. I'm sure you're really helping a lot of woman. Going off to Boot Camp....Everybody has a lot of questions. Everybody!
I know this video is intended for mainly females but I find this very insightful! I’m interested in joining the Air Force, so this video brought new insights to me
thank you so much for this i’m glad i’m doing research now .
thank you so much for making this video!!!!! I ship out in August and i’m so nervous. this video helped calm me down:)
Good luck!!
@@MikaylaRoseDaly thank you!!
@@marykatesepp6305 how are you now? ☺️
how is it going ?
@@chastinecenteno pretty good!! bmt wasn’t bad at all!
Hey there! I love your BMT videos - they're really helping me out! I do have a couple questions for you when you have the time: Are we allowed to bring wet wipes? Should I bring a laptop with me, or have my parents ship it to me after BMT? Do you know anything about Crypto Linguists?
Ok thats's it for my questions. Thank you so much for making these videos!!
Thank you so much! I'm honestly not sure about the wet wipes.. I brought face wipes with me and it was fine, so maybe. The worst thing is they'll just confiscate them. You are not allowed to bring expensive personal items like a laptop with you, the only electronic you can bring is your phone which will be locked up. Your parents can ship your laptop, as well as any personal items like your clothes to tech school. I don't know anything about Crypto Linguists so I apologise. Hope this helped!
This helped me so much, thank you!
“The most fun you’ll never want to have again” 🤣 So true!! I miss it but would NEVER want to do it again!
1st 3 days are rough and 4th wot is when things start getting repetitive and you begin seeing the holes In the training. Don t take short cuts. Do your job and stay focus. Oh and don’t get sent to med hold.
I was wondering, do they give women vitamins during BMT? I was reading somewhere that they do just because women need that extra iron boost especially during that time of the month. Is that true? Also, thank you!! I loved the video! Praying I pass the ASVAB soon to get into the Air Force and make a life for me and my family.
Yes. They give every women who goes through basic the opportunity to take a multivitamin, but if you are low in a specific vitamin or mineral, you just have to go to medical and they will supply it to you!
A lot different in the early 90s😎😁. Your video should be shown to anyone who signs on to USAF BMT. Great job, Airman.🦅
I’m going to BMT in October for Airforce reserve thank you for this!!!
I’m thinking about this so much but I’m 28 and i feel like I’m too old 😩
@@dianarodriguez-qv6ph I just turned 27 and I’m doing it :)
Wolfpack squadron grad date Dec 16, shit was great I would definitely do it all again
I served in the Marine Corps from 1967-1989 with 3 years in combat. Thank you for your service to our country. However, you would have never made it through the first day of Boot Camp and they wouldn't let you out of the Marines because they would keep recycling you until you received a medical diagnosis. It would have been your worst nightmare.
However, Marines have a very different mission than the other services and we trained harder than the other services, for which I was eternally thankful when I was in combat. My first fulltime job out of college was as a Marine infantry platoon commander in Vietnam 1968-69. Hard year. We had lots of killed and wounded. The year was both mentally and physically exhausting with daily. There was a possibility of being killed or wounded every day. I didn't so much mind the firefights as I felt I had some control over the outcome though I came to understand that a bullet doesn't care who you are, how smart you are, or how competent you are. If you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time--you are dead or wounded. The mines and booby-traps were the worse because it was always so unexpected and we operated in areas heavily mined.
I don't think any woman except perhaps a world class athlete could have made it through that year in Vietnam. My platoon would be in the field on combat operations for 1-2 months at a time with only 3 days back at the company or battalion which was in the middle of nowhere and subject to being mortared or attacked. At the company position we could at least get some sleep and clean water to drink. At the battalion we could get a cold shower and some hot chow. However, I found the food at the battalion was too rich and greasy because I was so use to eating C-Rations in the field. The hot chow made me sick. Then it was back on combat operations for another 1-2 months. No showers. No potable water. Brutally hot in the dry season and non-stop rain during the monsoons. I also lost 20 pounds. Like I said--it was a hard year.
Combat is 10 times more difficult than any training we received, but I'm thankful the Marine training was so difficult. It at least prepared me for the daily mental challenges in Vietnam.
My other 2 years in combat were years later when I supported the host nation's counter-insurgency operations in a Latin American country. It was very dangerous, but not nearly as challenging as Vietnam. But two years in that environment was a very long time.
Best of luck to you in your tour in the Air Force. I hope you find the experience rewarding and helpful in civilian life.
Wow, that brought back some memories. I know a lot has changed from when i went through in 1986. Spent 20 years in . Best decision of my life. You're doing it right. So many go overseas and are afraid to leave the base. See the world and enjoy it! Get stationed at Aviano, if you can. I was at Osan, Misawa, Germany and Italy. Italy wins, hands down.
So glad she brought up the bathroom stuff cuz no one talks about the stomach issues and I'm deadass worried lmao
Great video! Very helpful you answered questions no one else has answered for me. Is pull ups still part of PT?
Pull-ups are not apart of the PT test but they’re sometimes apart of the workouts. I can’t do a pull-up so I just hung there lmao and then told me to get down and the next person went.
This was a great video.. my son just left this morning. tears..thank you for the video
Best wishes to him!
I leave for basic next Tuesday, March 2. I have 4c hair (super thick, curly, nappy) and I was worried about getting my hair done in TIME !
How long was the process for you to get a ship out date ?
@@nikki8391 Well I know you’re asking someone else lol but for me I went to Meps in Jan. and finally got my ship out date today this month March. My ship out date is May 24
Congrats queen
@@jadety6102 how was bmt? I leave out Tuesday
@@tera4603 I am so late answering this, but my bmt was actually easy and fun. All you have to do it listen to everything that’s being told and you should do fine. I know youre doing awesome in there!
Love this girl’s advice
I am 18 about to be 19 and I been always being interested since little to be on the Air Force but i feel like i am going to fail due to my severe anxiety and social anxiety this video helped a ton so i am very grateful for answering all of my questions!😭❤️
Wow, this was the opposite of what I experienced in army basic training. We were definitely not allowed to use the latrine whenever we needed. I remember one time we marched off to the next place. The drill sergeants put us in parade rest and walked away. Two hours later, we were still in parade rest and had received no further instruction from the drill sergeants. One guy peed his pants because he just couldn't hold it any longer. Also, they definitely ARE allowed to single you out in the army, and this happens frequently during Basic, although they also did collective punishment a lot.
Thanks for the super helpful video! I was really concerned about birth control because without it I would have absolutely debilitating cramps without it :/ A few more questions: Can you bring your mouth guard/retainer? And do they honor dietary restrictions/food allergies?
you definitely can bring your retainer, you just will keep it with the rest of your shit and shower gear in your wall locker! Just keep in mind you will not get any extra time to take them out and put them away in the morning/whenever you need to so plan accordingly! best of luck if you went in :)
I'm not a female and I will never join the air force, but i watched the entire video and it was super interesting!
Thanks for sharing :)
I loved this video and had to subscribe. You made me feel like i wasnt alone lol thank youu
I'm so glad!
Haha y'all had it easy with the water! We were canteens filled in the sink. Not to mention the minerals and florid you miss out on by filtering your water... You call it dorms like it's college! We called it barracks like it was training to be a soldier...
Thank you I’m nervous but I’ll suck it up because I know the life I want and I definitely love to travel
Regarding your comment about not being allowed makeup until graduation..I went in in 1976 and we HAD to put makeup on every day after pt. Even those who normally didnt wear it. Times change.
What about acne products/skincare? Would I have time for that or have to go all of bmt without treatments? Loved the video btw, so informative!!
hmm good question but maybe that’s more beauty related so maybe not 😭 i have acne too
If you have a prescription for a certain facial cleanser you will have to bring a prescription paper, otherwise, a gentle cleanser is fine to bring, but I recommend a small travel size* bottle of the cleanser as by the third weekend of training at the latest you'll have your first trip to the mini mall or BX and there they sell facial cleaners. However if there's a specific brand you want to use then bring the bottle since they have limited options, mainly Clean and Clear or Neutrogena, to pick from.
*If you bring travel size shampoo, body wash, conditioner, cleaners, etc it must be in the original packaging. It is prohibited to use travel containers so they will be required to be packed back into civie luggage or be thrown out.
** Secondly, travel size anything isn't typically necessary as they give you a full size 2-and-1 shampoo, body wash, a loofah, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, and towels. Some flights get 3-and-1 hair and bodywash, especially the brother flights since it's usually Old Spice. Shaving products will have to be brought with as a female, not sure how it is for males since they're required to shave everymorning, but be mindful as time makes it difficult to shave and the showers aren't the most sanitary, so most recommend that you don't shave at all to avoid infections.
If you choose to enlist or have already done so, best of luck with your air force career. I graduated basic nearly eight months ago.
@@nicolestafford9418 Thank you, this was very informative. I leave for basic next week!
@@amvi6402 Good luck! You get out of it what you put into it, and your MTIs will accept nothing but 100% from you and your flight all day everyday. Be a good team player, help out your fellow wingman when necessary (you'll be surprised how many things are turned into 2 person tasks, and you can't go anywhere alone either), and do not fall asleep, I repeat, do not fall asleep, the consequences are not pretty. Don't be up after lights out either unless you're using the bathroom (not writing letters or talking in there, or brushing your teeth or doing your hair since those activities are only permitted during personal time or hygiene times, but actually "utilizing the latrine")... both of these things are reasons why my flight got smoked at one point or another. Otherwise, practice your drill movements and get down as much of your memory work as possible in the days leading up to shipping on the aim high app, of which your recruiter should've asked you todownload. As silly as it sounds, remember your reporting statement, "Sergeant, trainee ____ reports as ordered", or if they're an officer, "Sir/ma'am, rank of officer, trainee ____ reports as ordered". I'll give you tips for chow running in case they pick you for that too:
Typical script: "Sergeant/sir/ma'am, trainee ___ reports as ordered, sergeant, flight ###, dorm ## is prepared to enter the dining facility from (whichever side you're on)."
Then you repeat whatever they say like; "Bring my flight in, yes Sergeant, thank you Sergeant", or "follow brother/sister flight, yes Sergeant, thank you Sergeant"
Similar idea for seating the flight:
"Sergeant, trainee ____ reports as ordered, sergeant, the first trainee from flight ###, dorm ## has entered the dining facility from the (whatever side)."
Then follow with repeating whatever they say, usually:
"Seat my flight, yes Sergeant, thank you Sergeant." Or "seat them with excellence, yes Sergeant, thank you Sergeant".
A lot of what you're expected to say for things is a little weird looking back at it, or even in the moment, but it's better heading into this having somewhat of a clue of what's about to happen. Hopefully this gives you some insight of what to expect next week. Again, good luck, and this will be the most fun you'll never want to have again upon graduation, and yet you'll miss some stuff about it a few months later.
Younger people who consider a future the Air Force, or Air National Guard may want to look into the Civil Air Patrol. I had an uncle who as in the Army Air Corp (WW2) then Air force, finally full time Air National Guard. Civil Air Patrol experience counted when joining the Air Force. CAP gives you military formation experience, uniform standards and such so you are less green than your pure civilian mates. BTW Basic training has been changed since the bad old days of the Draft. My brother was in the Army in the Late Seventies. He broke his foot 4 days in Basic, so he was held back. Between his 2 halves of Basic he saw the rules change. God Bless all who Serve Thank You.
I love this video! Thank you!
I remember when i was in the navy went in when i was 18 and left at 25 loved it alot been to alot of my dream places and I remember when i ask to go to the bathroom and i got yelled at lol but i love the military with all my heart and now im a law enforcement officer
that’s awesome that’s what i would like to be when i get out
@@juuls6758 sorry for the late response and i say go for it
Hi, first off thank you for the informative video! second, what’s the deal with mental health like ocd? i go to meps in a few weeks and i struggled with ocd a lot in my adolescence and early teen years, but now (turning 18 tomorrow) it’s definitely not as bad as it was so i’m not concerned about it. i’ve never been on any medication for it either, and my recruiter knows this. so my question is do they do a mental health background check at meps and will it disqualify me if i just tell them a white lie that i used to see a therapist in the past but don’t anymore, even though i do from time to time?
happy birthday!
You're awesome! Thanks for the insight!
As a guy, I heard about all the shots. That didn't concern me. Then I heard about a particular shot called the "square needle in the left nut". I wasn't sure if that was some kind of sick and sadistic joke or maybe it was real. I have to admit, I was worried about it. Then, after a few weeks into basic, I found out it was not real. Whew!
Weird
thanks for the vid, It got me some information needed
I always loved the threat the TI’s would use to wash the entire bunch back to day one. Knowing that they were scheduling new recruits months in advance, due to a waiting list, that would never happen.
Best video ever!!!New subscriber hereee
Best video I’ve watched yet
You build a bond with your fellow wingmen and wingwomen that civilians will never understand.
You lean on eachother cause you're all going through it together for the 1st time.