United States Air Force Academy - Basic Cadet Training
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- Students arrives at the United States Air Force Academy (also known as USAFA or the Air Force Academy) for in-processing and to begin basic training. They proceed to Jacks Valley for half their time in basic training. Physical endurance and mental toughness are tested while out in field conditions. The basic cadets will be in training over the summer and ready to be accepted in the cadet wing prior to the fall semester. Upon graduation from the Academy, a cadet will graduate with a bachelor of science degree and be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.
The USAFA admission process is extremely competitive, with nominations divided equally among Congressional districts. Recent incoming classes have had about 1,200 cadets; historically just under 1,000 of those will graduate. Tuition along with room and board are all paid for by the Air Force. Cadets receive a monthly stipend, but incur a commitment to serve a number of years of military service after graduation.
Video includes day 1, in-processing, intramural sports, military instruction and training.
Learn more: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_Air_Force_Academy
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0:09
*says nothing*
"look at me when I'm talking to you"
looool
I would died of laughter and most likely get in trouble.
@@DrB_84 you do realize that's the most sexist comment anyone could say right?
Instructor is Blacked obsessed!
Lmao I would get in trouble for smiling if anyone did that. Or if anyone yelled at me, all I do is smile but its more of nervous smile.
Air Force: Hardest branch to get into; easiest basic training
Marine Corps: Who cares what you have you’re in; hardest basic training
David Blake definitely not accurate
Jorge Barbosa you’re acting like I I don’t know how the military works 🤷🏻♂️. I was talking about basic training like the original comment . Don’t tell me to do homework because I’ve spent time in the military and that comment wasn’t about college.
Jorge Barbosa it literally says says basic training in the comment.
PLA watching you
I thought Coast Guard was the hardest branch to get into someone feel free to fact check me ( want to get into the Marines but have to loose a couple pounds )
To the people that are trashing on these kids, in all fairness, they actually graduated from high school.
Schäfer G. Savage fam.
Really, which branch is that? The one you were in? This is a college, not straight up boot camp. If they don;t get through this, they don't get to attend.
nah all branches require you to graduate
Schäfer G. True
Nick Rodriguez like what? The coast guard? Having many members of my family who joined the Air Force and Army and Marines, the majority of them agreed that the real Air Force boot camp is much harder than the Army and Marines in many respects.
To all those giving the cadets crap, I'm pretty sure this wasn't required to get into your college.
I doubt 90% of them have even graduated high school, let alone attended college lmao
John Jack who?
My college was infantry school dude lmao
John Jack dude this is for Air Force Academy. Not only do you have to graduate, but you have to do very well in high school. I think the average act was a 30.
@@johnjack5097 you need atleast a GED to join LMAO
These guys graduated today, 4 years later.
Army:tough
Marine:tough 2x
Air force: smart.
8:06 the kid in green is so smooth
As a junior in highschool, I am considering applying to USAFA. I’m excited
Avery Simer ya better start now, application process begins in spring of your junior year
I am as well
Me too!!
good luck, make sure you put good effort into your essays and hope you secure a nomination
TurtleTTR nobody cares pussy
At my college welcome day we had slip'n slides, inflatable slide, hotdogs, and bubbles
AirForce Academy.: Tug of war, Log running, Tent pitching, hanging over water by rope
All military academies are pretty similar. I graduated in black needles military academy (Brazilian Army), in 2001. I know how hard is to be under pressure during 5 long years of formation. My deep respect to all the cadets of the world!!!
Paulo Gustavo Brito Hahah similar? Bro, I am a E3 in the US Army and my basic training would shit on this so called training I see in this video
William Leuters sit down priv no need to fight this war you still have shit to come your way don't shit talk them too much would you talk to an LT that way because that's what they are
you marines have never felt the pain of standing in blues, in 100+ degree weather, perfectly still, for hours on end.
maybe youve tolerated and hour or so, but not for more than that.
your also forgetting what the airforce does. it stresses intelligence, character, precision, excellence, etc.
it does not stress brute force and a determination to die.
The USAF flies planes, manages paperwork, does missions WITH marines and army.
ya couldnt get halfway across the world if a Airman hadnt gotten up at 3:00, sipped a coffee, put on a flight suit, went to a briefing, finsihed up some work, headed to the flight line, prepped the plane (which is exausting), check the flight plan, file it , double check it,take invetory, wait while dozens of marines and soldiers or whatever shuffle on board, check that all personal are ready and present, close the cargo door, brief the soldiers, set up equipment, start the plane and all of its systems, perform countless checklists and procedures, contact atc, activate flight plane, wait....wait....wait...cleared for taxi to rwy 06 via bravo, bravo2, cross rwy 24 onto sierra5, turn left onto sierra and taxi full length, hold position number 3 behind a c-17 and a AWACS, hold short, readback flight plan, line up and wait, apply ample power and such, check instruments, "160...v1...rotate...v2...positive rate gear up, four red...128.86 Gold55 with you, IFR to waypoint WASC, holding pattern for blah blah blah....
needless to say, its a lot to remember and do. maybe piece by piece its easy, but you have to learn that stuff.
In the marines and army, they stress skill and perseverence and physical condition.
in the airfroce, a lot of the work isnt physically or mentally challenging, but you you have a lot of complicated stuff and for that, you need a lot of knowledge.
where do you get knowledge? oh! i know! from a university or academy!
well waddya know? The AirForce trains officers at an "academy"....
its not boot camp, its not basic training, its an academy.
you sirs have just had to be taught the difference between an academy and boot camp.
and you wonder why the airforce stresses eduction so much...
No pressure here I see no pressure in this basic training video. Absolutely none. I could sleep on this
Estava lendo , os comentários queria vê a possibilidade de uma mulher consegui entrar no exército brasileiro , o Brasil deveria recrutar mais mulheres na unidade do exército.
The fast motion marching is halarious
SpaceManJoe your spelling is hilarious
Morgan Wetz dead
SpaceManJoe lhas
SpaceManJoe 😂😂
@@morganwetz872 frick off, nobody cares.
People laugh now but when they see a jet or Apache bombing something they get all hype and say “Merica”
Eric Rivas apaches come from us army aviation lol
@@dse9564 Im glad you said that before I did
My dad was in the air force but 90 percent don't fly u mean pilot aircrafts and I would say if you want to fly join the navy
@@Armyjayden33 The Air Force gets guaranteed positions for pilots in the Academy. The Air Force alots like 230+ pilot positions for Air Force Academy Students. So there is a large likelihood that many of these cadets could become pilots.
@@Armyjayden33 Dude, what makes you think the navy is more about aviation than the airforce
These are the smartest kids in the nation. They are the one will fly our multimillion-dollar fighter jet and our latest weapon systems.
You sure they're not in an academy in Colorado?
Takes an officer with a college degree to break the equipment, takes an enlisted personnel with a high school degree to fix it.
Nope ... navy & marines both have more jets then the airforce
@@kinghavoc8549 you realize thats two branches of service right
Sparta Spartan marines are technically under the department of the navy. So the aircraft do belong to the navy
I believe I could do this except for the t-shirt folding, bed making, and cleaning lol
Me too. I unfortunately grew up with a mom that, while a great mother otherwise, had some mental health issues and wasn’t around to teach me some basic skills like that and I had to learn on my own. I’m worried the way I do it wouldn’t be passable
I would laugh at the screaming and get kicked out on day one 😂
In all honesty this looks pretty fun. Airforce is badass.
I dont mind getting yelled at
Snek it gets annoying after awhile and you can’t talk back
😅😅😅😅
Airforce is not the most badass look at the Marines they are the toughest and hardest boot camp my sister went and broke her foot twice
Care to join Russian airforce you will not get discipline it's fun as well.
wow, look at all of those young kids determined and proud to serve their country. hell yeah
@mneisbaar 🙄Be quiet.
hellyeah
This is much better than entering to basic training right after high school because it gives you much more experience and sets you up to become an officer, not just any regular Airman.
While I agree this can set them up for future success, I've worked with enlisted ranks that have attained higher success then some officers. For someone that is an E-1-E-4, I would much rather learn from an E-5 - E-7. Officers are meant to lead via orders. The true leaders in any military are your E-6-E-7's or 8's.
It'd be tough going there as prior service... getting yelled at by a 20 year old with three ribbons on their chest... 😂
Schultzy I'm only 19 and I already have 6 lol
Im still applying and already have 1 lol (From CAP)
On to victory!
We'll Fly anything that flies;
That's the C.A.P.
Chorus
For the glory of Liberty,
For the Red, White, and Blue,
Give us any kind of orders;
We're the guys who'll see them through.
Though the sky may be overcast,
Though fog banks may roll,
Never heed 'em, Fly for freedom
In the CIVIL AIR PATROL!
Yeah Idk if I would have the mental fotitude to get yelled at by a kid who my socks have more military experience than lol
Haha or a female than can do only 50 push ups
People talk shit on the air force yet the other branches rely on them to provide air support and to get them out of situations they can’t get out of themselves. The air force may be the easiest going during their boot camps but they are one of the most important branches because of the support they provide.
You know the navy and army both do CAS right...
Wade Priest better way he could of said it was defending cyberspace and are the communications basically
Wade Priest not as well as the a-10, the 18 is not a slow speed plane so it requires long run ins to the target area. the army can do it but they’re not for quick response.
They just get coool new flying toys. But marines and navy can fly planes too
yea, these cadets aren't most likely gonna be the ones providing air support. These cadets would probably quit or deploy as reserved.
7:13 the inspectors just like "wtf is up with your voice" lol
Alexander Sigurvinsson i know! He sounds like a robot
USAFA is a different culture than the Army or Marine Corps. These cadets are the very best of American youth. USAFA have academic requirements the rival that of MIT, and you must prove yourself physically too. Don't assume just because the Marines and Soldiers beat the sh!t of their enlisted, they are better than Air Force Academy Cadets.
All the branches of the military have impressive training at all levels. I agree that the Academy's education are among the finest in the world.
Great Scott!!! U can say they are better in some ways though just not other ways lol
Who told you that Army enlisted soldiers get beat up? LOL Also, there are senior enlisted who have much more responsibility and authority than officers.
Yes, but when has a nonground unit ever won a war? the answer, never.
Thunder Garcia What about dropping the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? That ended the war and it was a non ground unit.
This is not enlisted training. I think people are misunderstanding this for the Air Force's enlisted basic training, which is still now pretty soft, in light of some few events.
Becoming a student/cadet/whatever in the Air Force Academy is actually a very competitive and tough task. It is among one of the most prestigious schools in America, and is the Alma Mater of many of the pilots in the US Air Force. It is by no means an easy school.
Yeah I heard they actually run to the phone booths to call home
Difficulty portion here is during high school and even earlier preparing to get into the academy. Very difficult. Lots of long all nighters preparing academically and in leadership positions, summers spent doing the same, no free time for anything, 5-6 hour night sleeps between freshman and senior year school nights the norm. Once you're in though, you're in, unless you're a total imbecile who somehow cheated through the system or have unanticipated major life changes (i.e. become schizo or major depression the top reasons).
Q Nazty I agree...there’s a difference between enlisting and being appointed to the academy!
@@scotteastman7219 its the hardest to get into the easiest to pass
Can’t wait to join the Air Force after I graduate high school this year!
Be a man join the Marines
SeventyFive 4 your mean
SeventyFive 4 be a man and respect his decision
Good luck man, you are very brave.
@@seventyfive4154 how about u join the Marines!
Because Air Force use brain rather than physical strength, that's why their boot camp feels like club scout picnic compare to Marine boot camp.
Ernest Jay this isn’t boot camp
@@cardboardboxman6345 it’s bct
Well the part where you see them on obstacle courses and exercises, I agree to disagree.
Not all Air Force is strength some are paratroopers.
As marine, i agree
“I, state your full name...”
Me : “I, state your full name”
I'm not gonna lie, stuff certainly gets softer over the years, but that's due to what the multiple generals that run this institution decide is best to develop the greatest leaders of character. But what you see on the camera ain't shit. There are a lotta things that go on that they don't want the public, especially parents, to know about. It's called recruitment. Gotta understand that these cadets could easily be going to another school. Plus, bear in mind that Air Force officers require leadership training, precision, and excellent thinking skills, not brute force.
If at about 12:00 you see that they can't even do a pull-up, that should be a tell-tale sign. Also that they are struggling just doing a high crawl, and just really sluggish in general during the A-Course with rifles and helments. Believe me, I know lol.
For the most part, the Air Force Academy is just a normal college(well, an advanced college) with military. Mostly academic. The PT is there to keep you fit. I understand that it is not as intense.
Also, realize that this is at a high altitude, EVERYONE struggles with oxygen--or the lack thereof.
You serious? Dude that altitude is normal for anybody that lives in the rockies. But for a Californian I would imagine it'd be difficult.
Michael Shelley Or even worse, for someone like me from Florida who will struggle to get by the standard CFT here, then move there and have to deal with the altitude. But fortunately, they give us SEVERAL months to prepare, so I'll be ready for Colorado by June.
A-10 Thunderbolt II why would it be harder
These men all look proud.....I think reality hit home....no movie or video game could have prepared them for the REAL UASF experience.....so proud my grandson is there.
Huge respect to all those who go through this basic yet intense training.
dasicyetintensetraining
Must be fun for this class to see themselves 4 years ago. Great group of young people, gives me hope for the future.
now 6 years ago
givesmehmehopeforthefure
preparing a new generation for war gives you hope for the future?
I mean as weak and soft they seem. When your pinned down in a defensive position and you and your squad are getting shot at from all angles , a C130 is a big help so props to them
Yea ac130 the absolute death machine from above. The grim reaper itself. Just a cool toy that they fly. Give it to the marines or the army and the af has just lost all usefulness
@@yakou1621 Same with the A-10, AF rlly wants to retire it.
The prior enlisted must have a lot of humility getting yelled at again.
Franco Sudiacal especially by people who arent even in the military...
Are cadets considered in the military yet, or are they "in the process"?
A-10 Thunderbolt II neither. They're in the process of preparing to be in the process to become military. Basically they're nothing.
Jesus Christ Thanks, Jesus!
So people stay here for 4 years? I always thought that was kind of weird that you're there for 4 years and not even on an Air Force contract.
For anyone confused why this doesn’t look like BMT, it’s not BMT. THis is for the air force academy, so these are some of the smartest kids in the nation. A super hard university to get into. They will graduate as officers
I'm so proud of all these cadets. The class of 2020 is now graduated and making history! They are the first class to graduate Space Force officers!
For anyone saying "The Moo-rines and army boot camps are sssoooooooo much harder", their cadets do the exact same things at West Point and Annapolis. Look it up.
Shit... i went to west point... tell me about it..
I thought westpoint was for the navy. I thought the marines are from parris island
@@yakou1621 West Point is for someone to be an officer in the Army, Annapolis is one of the ways to be an officer in the Navy or the Marine Corps iirc. Parris island is just where Marine recruits go to for basic training
All branches are important. Props to every enlisted and commissioned member of the military. It takes a lot to be apart of something bigger than yourself.
My dad taught Economics there in the 1970's. We lived in Douglas Valley and loved hiking over the hill to the BX to buy candy and go to the movies. Love going back there to see nothing has really changed . Best memories ever !
7:15 “Good James charles” is what I would say
3:58 - That girl on the right is B E A U T I F U L!!
What you see in the video is the easiest thing the basic cadets have to do. The retention and regurgitation of information, whether from a handbook of cadet knowledge, public media, or complex orders is much more difficult, creating significantly more stress for the cadets than the physical routines. This is an element that the enlisted army, marines and navy basic training don't emphasize. However, West Point and Annapolis cadets endure nearly identical training elements to AFA. Graduates of all our military academies must be able to accurately process quickly-evolving battle information, saving lives and ensuring mission success.
5:55 me and the homies on our way to McDonald's to buy the travis scott fortnite burger
This is the first step of your USAF. Trying and patient will lead all of you to get successful. Good luck you all, my dear !
I am now an NCO and I’m excited to be guiding them to a path of success and I think it’s one of the most important part of an NCO’s job to teach and see them become successful.
NCO’s aren’t training them
Lol that lady in the beginning "are you going to look at me when I talk to you" get out of here 😂😂😂
adam shaffer lmao if it was a marines D.I it would be YES SIR!! or YES MAME!!
Well i have had a second year cadet say that to me it was quiet humorous see as i am an E6 and look super young
I thought to wern't supposed to though. I got my ass smoked cause I looked at one of the Cadre who was 15° in my vision. Look straight, they said
That’s just another cadet. Could you imagine 4 years of this?
she was pretty hot though
*heck.* I'm impressed with this amazing group of young ladies and men.
Im proud to be an Air Force brat... my father served in the 70s and he tells the best stories about his deployments.... and I am proud to be his son!
After seeing a lot in the comments, I can say this: while theres multiple reasons why people say the Army and Marines are tougher than the air force, it's in perspective. Marines and Army specialize more ground and combat forces, but in reality who would have the brain, guts (and stomach) to fly a plane that goes faster than the speed of sound and still concentrate on maneuvering it? Or who would have the know-how in that knowledg of technology? Adding ul all the forces creates a balance of brain and brain, and without both our military would sucm, but by using both they get the best of both worlds and are more successful. Idk, just a thought
Yeah but few airforce personal actually fly a plane. Even those that fly, do fly propeller aircrafts too.
@@dr.mmaudi8194 Yeah but many many members in other branches are serving in non-combat roles. Even the USMC has cooks and mechanics. Is the marine working at the dining hall really tougher than the USAF Security Forces member that has been down range outside the wire? I mean no disrespect whatsoever to anyone who has worn the uniform, but my point is that it takes all kinds to keep the war machine rolling.
Dr. M M Audi So? Props are not inferior to turbines.
I'm seeing my comment a year later and my spelling sucks srry 😑
Also yeah everyone has a point. There are different roles in each branch if the military, so in the end it's a team effort to get the job done.
the portuguese training.... take a look th-cam.com/video/UB7iZ_yGshw/w-d-xo.html
I know this is serious and all, but I can't help but laugh at the voice at 7:13.
I loved this. Much respect to all og those who have done this and more.....thank yall for ur service.
It's a second to none I was a proud Mother of one of those many years ago , still love every moment of it God bless them all
Can someone give me one rational reason of why do most of the people make fun of the U.S Air Force?
kevin duarte it's because they aren't really in combat as much as say the Marines these days and they aren't trained as harshly because they won't be infantry units but as soon as the other branches get in trouble they cry for help from the Air Force
Purple Shampoo sooo true
they at underetimated. reading this comments hurts my feelings as my grand father and two of my greatgrandfatners were In the air force an I hope to join them.
Purple Shampoo Yeah no shit, they're taking a lot of fire and its their to job to fly in and support.
Kevin J. Rivera because most fields in the Airforce are easy and not in battle but absolutely nessesary. Fighter pilots dont get shit though, they get much harder training.
As awesome as the academy is, I’m so glad I went to a regular college and joined ROTC.
Chas4739 why is that?
The more I watch videos like this, the more I'm like, "I gotta be here. This is where I belong."
The USAF is a different animal than the other branches of military. These recruits must be capable of operating and understanding some of the most expensive and complicated weapon systems in the World and do it effectively.
Robert McCoin exactly.
it reminds me of my Gentlemen Cadet days in Indian Military Academy days our training and routine was very stenrous and enjoyable and became a way of life to day i am over 70 years age
the system made rogues like me into gentleman and then gentleman into officers oh those good old days and our DRILL SAHIBS
People saying this looks easy are actually dumb. These cadets have to juggle 3 balls: Academics, Atheletics, and Military. You have to make sure your not dropping one of the balls or you get kicked out. So yea u may be the most pathetic person but your grades are not that good so your out. Or your the smartest person alive but cant shine your boots or march correctly then your out. Maybe everyone should go there before judging how "easy" it is.
Compared to the Army. This Basic training is a piece of cake. And this basic training is only 5 weeks long.
@@FreddyMartinez-vt4fzUnless you go through academy BCT, you don't know if t is a piece of cake. West Point basic traning is no more diificult than USAFA. All military academies' basic cadet training is not te same as being in enlisted.boot camp.
I 100% agree with ur statement Clorox Bleach
Lol you said juggle 3 balls 😂
They will send you back over and over untill you get it
It’s a privilege to have visited a few times United State Air Force Academy… it is just a few miles away from my home… you can easily see main facility buildings from the I-25 Colorado Springs, Co.
This is the best training physical fitness and minds ever for the strength of the cadet training
Must be highly intelligent to get into the Academy. They work hard. They play hard. Typical of the Air Force. ✈️⚡️🇺🇸 Go Falcons.
Going through enlisted BMT it's really neat to see the officers version
They took "Making it look easy" to a whole new level...
These are the Best of the Best!
Who will go on to become Officers in The Greatest Air Force in the world.
When you compare the basic PT tests (whatever they're called in each branch) I think the USAF women's PT is the toughest. I'm very impressed with all of them. Women and men. Thanks Cadets - Lumpy
Thank you America !!
could watch this all day
Even with all the yelling and all this still seems extremely fun and worth while
Me, watching these videos constantly
Also me, realizing that i’m asthmatic and anemic and even if i wasn’t i wouldn’t be able to complete half of the basic training
11:30 How is he gonna yell at them for not sounding off when he cannot even do a correct push up...
John Doe he's only pushing his upper body😂
😂😂😂
@D̶ʝ Na̶i̶ "Its just the Air Force not marine or army" Unless your out their serving you cant talk shit plus the USAF is not only the most technological advanced branch of the military but also the branch in the military all others rely on to deliver air support
Yung Mickey it’s only a joke
@D̶ʝ Na̶i̶ It isn't the full on Air Force, these kids are twice as smart as the Army
Thank You for your service
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After watching the U.S. Marine Corps training, it is so peaceful here.
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a very fun learning for cadets aspiring air pilots and being proud to be able to pass education in facing the future with modern tools in the military world and form a community of cohesiveness carrying the name of the country and persevering through the day by creating loyalty to the world to become part of the work routine as pilots in the future
Thank you for your service
I absolutely love the Air Force training video because I have experienced stuff similar to the things they go through in training because of Civil Air Patrol 😁
Calvine McCalvineface man that sucks 😬 sorry to hear. I thought all civil air patrols did a summer and winter encampment
On every air-force related video, I look down in the comments section and see a warzone, like usual.
omg just watching this stresses me out. Hearing everyone shouting at each other? I wouldn't last a day in this. Hats off to everyone who makes it through this alive
Samantha Tibbitts I couldn't even hear anyone shouting. No officer yelled at anyone. Shouting for joy and cheer plenty
Congratulations on becoming USAF cadets!
We’re sending you to Klendathu to fight the bugs.
Respect to a of them, they're so brave, determined and strong
My father Colonel W. R. Gilmore USNA54 is buried at the USAFA beautiful place.
Was he a marine
@@c.7197 Air Force navigator.
I worked in the hospital during these "childrens" introduction into AF life; most were in the hospital due to their "outdoor resistence" got 'em sick. They would be assigned to my floor for about 4-5 days for recuperation. Upper class members thought they could run their room, until I came in an gave them a good chewing. Then, upon their departure, I told them they might meet me in a vaccination line once stationed. I loved giving shots to the officers.
Thanks for your service
will there be a video on the naval academy?
In the air force the cadets need their brain thats why they're not that rough in there
but not gonna lie, is still hard, but not as hard as some other boot camps *cough marines *cough
Beautiful thing is people with style!
Man i miss being in the service happy for these youths💪
I love your Air Force
THE BEST OF THE VERY BEST IN USAFA 🇺🇸 THAT IS HOW INCREDIBLY TALENTED ALL THESE YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN ARE!!!
Right now I do need to practice for tomorrow in high school ❤️
This is really interesting to watch but I could never do this. These guys are amazing
Looks super laid back compared to bmt on the other i bet balancing school and military is hard
12:05 - "Alright, let's see a pull-up." Doh....
Man they have nice looking rooms, better then some college dorm rooms damn
From pakistan and appriciated your potriatism of your country and integrity America first Goodluck
Living in northwestern Colorado Springs, I go to the Air Force Academy routinely.
Truly unfortunate that even though I want to do this I know it's not an option now, I hope if I have a kid I'll be able to show them the plethora of things they have the ability to do BEFORE they get into high school. You really have to start preparing of things like this by Junior year and I didn't even become interested in the military (or college) until after high-school when I noticed I was stuck in a dead end job.
Ya live and ya learn.
There are ways to still get into Officer Training if you enlist and meet requirements before the age of 35. Outside of 35, Active Duty (at least USAF standards) Enlisted is available up to 39yrs of age. Guard and Reserves I believe (even Army, etc) are even more flexible on entry. And once you enlist, there are ways to get to the AFA. Still competitive? Sure. But by enlisting first and then crossing over, they know you have an idea of what to ACTUALLY expect (vs what new cadets THINK it will be like) from being an Officer. One Colonel I talked to when I deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 said that some administration officials at the USAFA actually think prior enlisted crossover cadets are way more appealing than newbies. Especially ones that have had ALS (Airman Leadership School. Required before promoting to E-5)
From 1981 to 1988 I lived on Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine
“Are you gonna look at me when I’m talking to you” isn’t it the whole thing to NOT look at them when they’re talking to you 😂
Looks like a nice relaxing summer camp.
Ian T until you begin your 21 credit semesters of STEM majors AND continue physical training.
Air Force doesn’t get the hype it deserves
True
"Your OTHER left!"
I live in Colorado springs so I get to see the air Force academy all the time
Don't people realize that different branches have different purposes? It's comforting to sit on our couches and judge, solely on the basis of these training videos, when in reality most of us will never have to go through any of this.