How's the Air Force bootcamp? (boot camp, reserve, Marines, uniform)

[nycricanpapi]

Hi I am thinking about joining the Air Force. Can anybody tell me how's the Air Force boot camp? What do they do? Thanks in advance.

[Poncho_NM]

Originally Posted by nycricanpapi

Hi I am thinking about joining the Air Force. Can anybody tell me how's the Air Force boot camp? What do they do? Thanks in advance.

They have a video:


Air Force Basic Training: In Their Own Words - YouTube

They have a lot of videos here: AFBlueTube - YouTube

[Cyborgt800]

They have a cell phone policy and can monitor your cell phone use!


Processing Week
Initial Physical Fitness Evaluation
Immunizations
Drug Testing
Uniform Issue
Haircuts
Uniform Code of Military Justice

First Week of Training (video)
Weapons Issue
M-16 Breakdown & Reassembly
First Week Briefing
Records/ID Processing
Medical & Dental Processing
Dress & Appearance I
Rank Recognition
Law of Armed Conflict
Human Relations
Nutrition and Fitness
Rendering Courtesies
Warrior Role

Second Week of Training (video)
Integrated Defense
Weapons Cleaning
Career Guidance
Recruit Living Area Progress Check

Third Week of Training (video)
Job Classification Interviews
Self Aid and Buddy Care
Drill Precision

Fourth Week of Training (video)
Haircuts
2nd Uniform Issue
BMT Obstacle Course
Chemical, Biological, Nuclear Defense Training
Improvised Explosive Device Familiarization
Anti-Terrorism Training
Dress and Appearance II
Weapons Evaluation

Fifth Week of Training (video)
CPR Familiarization
Build TEMPER Tents
M16 Weapon Live Fire
Joint Warfare
Public Relations and Media
Basic Leadership
Security Programs
Mental Preparation for Combat
Basic Situational Awareness
Pugil Stick Fighting
Introduction to the Code of Conduct
AEF Predeployment Preparation
AEF Assignment Notification

Sixth Week of Training (video)
Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training (BEAST) Exercise
Deployment Briefing
Equipment Issue
Camp Set/Up
Field Training Exercises

Seventh Week of Training (video)
Final Physical Fitness Evaluation
Combat Stress Recovery
Financial Management
Sexual Assault Prevention and Response
Career Progression & Quality Force
Joint Ethics
Military Citizenship
Air Force History
Air Force Organization
Healthy Lifestyles & Alcohol Drug Awareness Prev. & Treatment Training
Environmental Awareness

Eighth Week of Training (video)
Written Test
Airmanship and Core Values Briefing
Technical School Briefing
Haircuts
Airman's Run
Airman's Coin Ceremony
Retreat
Honor Graduate Ceremony
Parade/Graduation
Open House
Town Pass

Military Training Goals: Basic Military Training is designed to teach you the critical importance of discipline, teamwork and foundational knowledge you'll need to succeed as an Airman. It will prepare you physically as a warrior in the profession of arms. Successful completion earns you the privilege of proudly wearing the blue uniform of the most powerful Air Force in the world and the honor of protecting our Nation's freedoms.

Fitness Incentives: Those who excel in physical training can earn awards: Warhawk Certificate for Extraordinary Fitness/Warhawk t-shirt
Thunderbolt Certificate for Fitness Excellence
An extra town pass during graduation weekend
Recognition as most physically fit Airman
Opportunity to earn flight streamers for fitness
Recognition as the top class graduate

Exercise Information

How hard is the fitness program? It's rigorous and challenging. The program includes 1-one-hour daily fitness workouts, 6 days a week. Three days are dedicated to a strength building regimen (pushups, crunches, leg lifts, etc.) and three days reserved for aerobic training (running and sprinting). You need to prepare before you arrive.

A few weeks of Wii Fit should prepare you. Or you could do this 14 week program:

14 week program

Week 1
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
5 minute walk
1 minute jog
5 minute walk
1 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 2
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
5 minute walk
3 minute jog
5 minute walk
3 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 3
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
5 minute jog
4 minute walk
5 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 4
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
4 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
5 minute jog
4 minute walk
5 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 5
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
4 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
6 minute jog
4 minute walk
6 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 6
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
4 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
7 minute jog
4 minute walk
7 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch


Week 7
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
6 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
8 minute jog
4 minute walk
8 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 8
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
6 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
9 minute jog
4 minute walk
9 minute jog
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 9
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
4 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
13 minute run
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 10
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
4 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
15 minute run
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 11
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
4 minute walk
17 minute run
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 12
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
1 minute walk
17 minute run
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 13
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
2 minute walk
2 minute jog
17 minute run
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

Week 14
Complete the following in one session 3-5 times a week:
5 minute stretch/warm-up
2 minute sit-up/push-up intervals
3 minute jog
17 minute run
3-5 minute walk
2 minute stretch

[RDH35]

16 years ago it was like Summer camp. I doubt much has changed even though it was extended by 2 weeks and they have added some actual military like stuff such as the pugil stick and the deployment briefing. The biggest thing to remember is that you are being broken down and then remade. Just go with it and you'll be golden.

I think it's beyond hilarious that they allow cell phones during Basic. I can still remember waiting in line for an hour to use the payphone with my handy dandy calling card for a five minute phone convo with my Mom.

[Cyborgt800]

16 years ago it was like Summer camp. I doubt much has changed even though it was extended by 2 weeks and they have added some actual military like stuff such as the pugil stick and the deployment briefing. The biggest thing to remember is that you are being broken down and then remade.That stuff can actually break a person down? Just go with it and you'll be golden.

I think it's beyond hilarious that they allow cell phones during Basic. I can still remember waiting in line for an hour to use the payphone with my handy dandy calling card for a five minute phone convo with my Mom.

Five minutees? I don't think I got a combined total of two minutes my entire 13 weeks!


FWIW AF does NOT have BOOT CAMP, they have Basic Military Training...BMT

[RDH35]

You poor thing...only two mins!? The horror.

[usafracer]

Its easy if you were not raised to be spoon fed. You need to be able to think for your self and stand on your own two feet. No mommy there to hold your hand.

[Cyborgt800]

You poor thing...only two mins!? The horror.

I didn't care....I think it's funny that you say this since you were crying that EACH call was limited to 5 minutes

Poor thing you had to spend an hour of FREE time to make a call....


You had FREE time during your basic?

[RDH35]

Yeah dude, calm yourself. It was sarcasm.

[Knox Harrington]

It's OK if you are in shape and not a moron. Just do what you are told.

My wife later went through officer school and said it was much more difficult than BMT, both mentally and physically.

I think the pissing contest among branches is a bit ridiculous.

Every branch has a role to play.

We took down Milosovic and the Serbs in 1999 with nothing but air power. Many Marines did not have to die on the ground because of the work I did and the work my fellow airmen did. I spent months deployed sleeping on a cot and working 12 hour days to provide intelligence to the commanders and pilots. I never had sand in my mouth and kicked down a door, so is my service less significant?

The nature of warfare is changing.

We can kill many of our enemies from 60,000 feet with a drone that is piloted by an airman in Nevada with intelligence supplied by an airman in Florida.

That all starts at Lackland.

The Air Force, as a stand-alone branch, is more important to the military now than it has ever been.