"Lacklands Law: Don't be first, Don't be last, Don't be the best, Don't be the worst, Never volunteer." Be invisible when possible. Additionally: Attention to detail on everything, do your best and help those that need help. Remember Teamwork. I graduated in August of 1970. Aced every test they gave me and was 3 Minutes under the required time on the 1.5 mile run. Just a personal goal. No honor Grads back then.
My son is at his fourth week in BMT and I was just wondering what does the green belt mean red yellow. Friendly new to all this. I found some of his pictures in the app and he is the only one wearing a green belt. Is this good or bad?
And remember they need you just as much, if not more, than you need them. Their goal is to turn you into an Airman, not try to find a way of getting rid of you. Whenever you start to have doubts just remember all of the thousands and thousands of others who have made it through. And as long as you consider yourself at least average then you know you will make it no problem.
I tried to enlist out of high school but couldn’t go to basic due to having braces. Now at 36 years old I decided to try again. I ship out to BMT tomorrow. Great video! Thank you!
there was one time though you got too volunteer at the supply shop and got unlimited water flavoring and could get protein bars but didnt know that was what it was
just got to my first base after basic and tech school. Basic training was really fun, as long as you are eager to learn and kind to who you bunk with, then basic will be the best time you never wanna have again. Also tech school was a blast, just stay out of trouble!
what would you say the hardest part is? is there still like PT everyday? im working with my recruiter rn, just gotta take the practice test then the Picat and schedule for meps.. and wait cause there's delayed entry for space force
He’s not lying that the desserts are there for everyone, but one thing he didn’t mention is that the dessert fridge is literally located in front of the snake pit, which is where the MTIs sit at lol. They will only yell at you if you don’t do your facing movements correctly when getting desserts.
I graduated on April 2023 and was the best experience of my life. Memorizing the reported statement before BMT was so useful. It changed a little bit now. I have friends in the Army and they say that the food at Air Force BMT is a lot better than what they give them. I had to do as chow runner, but at the end, it really helped realized I could be a leader, made me believe on my self and also helped me with my English, which is my second language. 💢 Don't forget to take bandaids, those boots kill your feet the first 2 weeks !!! 💢
@@SeanLaRock-o9w Men are expected to be able to run 1.5 miles in less than 18:30 and have a 39-inch waist at maximum. Women are expected to run the same distance in 21:35 and have a 35.5-inch waist.
@@SeanLaRock-o9wthey vary for age, if you google “usaf pt test requirements” it’ll give you a result a while down that’s a pdf, download that, and it gives specifics for gender and age. They’re really easy though, usually under 14 min 1.5 mile, 35 push ups in 1 min, and 45 sit ups in 1 min
I’m in the process of enlisting into the Air Force. Just need to pass my ASVAB test and then I’m off. I’m very excited. It’ll be a life changer for me and my family.
I went through basic training in 92. My 20 year old is joining this week. I'm so proud of her. I'm sending her your video. Back in the day, we did things with our BROTHER flight, but we not integrated in the same way back in the day. I have very fond memories of basic training, tech school, and my few short years in active duty.
Make sure you take something to read, etc. Tons of "hurry up and wait". Also, make sure you get a good night's sleep. You want to be alert and rested as much as possible when taking any written tests they may give you. Even if you have already taken your ASVAB they might still have an additional test or two based on what career they are considering you for. Those tests scores are a huge part of your resume and if you are trying to get into a small career field then you might be competing against several people for the same position. Heck, near the end of basic when they officially announced our fields there were a few of us that got into career fields where there was only 1 person from our graduating class that got into.
@@arcticfalls4181 Congrats! Make sure you study hard. I visited the fire department on base dozens of times. You could tell everyone had a sense of purpose and took their job seriously. Lots of expensive and complicated/dangerous equipment you will be working with. And you will be protecting a lot of VERY expensive and complicated equipment. So, there will be lots to learn. It may even seem overwhelming at first. Just remember their goal is to train you, not flunk you. And they have perfected their training methods. If you put in the work you stand a good chance of passing. However, they will recycle you or kick you to a different field completely if you just don't have the aptitude for the job. So if you are having troubles with something don't hesitate to ask others for help. Maybe even set up a small study group if they let you. On a side note, you will probably be training along side other military branches. I encourage you to get to know a few of them. They are new to the military also but they can still give you some insight into those branches. Their daily routines, how they are treated, etc. Nothing you have to know. Just something you might be glad later you did. Down the road you might get deployed with other military branch members. I once even got assigned to a deployed location where I reported to an Army officer and everyone else in my office was Army. Those from other branches in your text school won't fully prepare you for such a situation but you at least will have a gist of how different it can be. Especially discipline wise. I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about this, etc. Maybe just eat lunch with them or something from time to time if that is an option. And never forget, when your warning lights begin to melt, it's a sign you're parked too close to the fire.
Im 31 and thinking of joining the basic training is whats scaring me but all the videos ive seen have calmed my nerves because all of yous whos have trainned have said the same thing 🙌🏽
@@abgotswag if your leaving on the seventh you’ll be in the squadron I just graduated from the 321st you gonna be a warthog I was from Charlie stairwell in 3C1 the mtis are pretty cool but they have to kinda be mean and yell to get you to know how to do things in the first 2 weeks I just graduated and now I’m in tech school good luck in everything if I where you strive for honor grad it gets you a second day with your family off base it’s pretty easy to get it’s really not hard you’ll be okay it’ll suck for the first 3 weeks but it gets pretty chill you get phone calls the last day of zero week week 3 and 5 and 7 just don’t get in trouble or get comments or u’s learn from 341’s too you got it man it’s genuinely not that bad
@@abgotswag also try and be a element leader or doem chief it’s a lot of responsibility but I really helps just actually try and you should be fine two months of trying and you’ll be good
Drink your two glasses of water FIRST and then you can go get any other drink that's available in the dining area. You can do this on your FIRST visit to the chow hall, as long as you've had your two glasses of water first. Keep in mind, as a recruit, you are outranked by EVERYBODY including the guy taking out the trash behind the chow hall. RESPECT EVERYBODY AND ASSUME THAT ANYBODY CAN DRAG YOU INTO THE CO'S OFFICE AT ANY MOMENT. Basic is a game. Play it by their rules, do everything you are told, when you are told, how you are told to do it. That is how you win.
I went to Air Force BMT in December 2001. When the MTI was giving out jobs, he appointed someone to be responsible for making sure everyone passed the Air Force history test. I volunteered to assist with that. The MTI left to go to his office, came back, and said I could do that. My guess is he went to see my high school transcript to see if I was smart enough to help. That was the easiest job possible, and I was glad. That is the only time I volunteered for anything in the Air Force.
my dad retired air force, told me dont take anything to basic, just the clothes you have on. dont have to lug anything around. take one day at a time. dont think about tomorrow. when in with one strip due to rotc. volentered to take troops to church. was on bathroom cleanup crew. best job ever
I was a dorm chief for the 433 even if you don’t volunteer if your tall you will be known immediately it’s not as bad as everyone makes it seem just make sure your always on top of your stuff and life can get easier
Thank you for this. Helpful for us moms too. Our youngest is leaving this week for USAF BC. We have a USN Sailor as well, and BC was a bit different but so many similarities. Thank you for your service.
I loved this VERY informative video. I am so nervous but eager as I know this is the step I wanna take. Never been away from home longer than a week. Be invisible. Memorize how to talk. Whew got it
have you been yet?? i take asvab soon i took it in highschool got a 70 sum but it’s been 2 years but anyway that one line we have to remember the reporting as ordered i just want to know if it’s still the same. don’t want to memorize useless info
Awaiting job assignment to ship to BMT. I got a learning sheet from my recruiter and yep, it's still there, same line. So definitely good to practice it. Best of luck in your process!
Heh! Retired SMSgt here, excellent video! I hadn't thought about chow runner in years, but *I* was the chow runner for my flight! I went through BMT in 1980 and then retired in 2005, and then I was a high school English teacher in a low-performing school in Alabama, which was much more dangerous and violent than anything I ever did in the Air Force. I'm retired from that now, thankfully.
@@vaf5636 he said in the beginning of his video that basic is only as hard as you make it, so it all depends on you and how you want your experience to be
I graduated about 4 and a half months ago now. I graduate tech school in a week now and I’m ready to start my career. But yes! This whole video! It’s definitely an experience I’ll never forget but one I never want to experience again lmaooo. Also go mustangs!!
I really enjoyed your video man. I’m in my 30’s and am leaving on the 28th. I’ve been stressing a little bit just because I know I’m going to be older than a lot of the other guys. But this video was insightful. Thank you
I am talking to a recruiter right now. I am 30 years old and have the exact same worries. Good luck brother, I am sure you will do just fine...Seems we aren't the only ones.
Omg, I even didn’t realize that your video was like 30minutes long. Thanks for all the advices. I am leaving for basic training in 18 days. I am very excited! I got thiiiiiiis! ❤
This was super helpful and pretty high quality. I could see you going far on youtube if you stay consistent- i was shocked to see that you only have 800 subs. Keep up the good work
When I pulled EC duty one time we had the full bird stop in. When he approached the door to leave, ( I assumed he was leaving) I called the dorm to attention. He also came to attention, thinking the general was on the other side of the door, which he was not. He wasn't too happy about taking a command order from a trainee and I quickly realized my mistake and put the dorm at ease.
I graduated Air Force basic training in 1989. It was the best decision of my life. Was sent to F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne, WY, Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Cheyenne Mountain AFB, Colorado Springs, CO, and a 6 month TDY to King Fahad AB in Saudi Arabia. Served as a Security Specialist nowadays called Security Forces.
Same here, April of 1989. 3708 BMTS. Went to Lowry AFB for Services tech school. Pretty easy times until 2006 when I got orders for a whole year in Afghanistan with the Army on a FOB.
Just signed up 2 days ago! Taking the ASVAB next Tuesday, then MEPs afterward. Fairly nervous, but I'm nervous about a lot of stupid stuff 😂 I can't wait till I ship out, should be early September. This video was so helpful, and I'm 100% sure I'll watch it more than once before I leave.
currently delaying enlisting so I can get some muscle mass, i’m scared shitless about push ups and stuff and need to get my body in shape so maybe once i can do that, i’ll enlist even easier with no doubts. I’m just psyching myself out saying “i’m short and small i can’t do this” and every time I say it I’m trying not to believe it
Don’t let the fitness portion of this freak you out so much. Just put in the work..and I mean really put in the work to get fit and it’ll come. I’m short and was small/skinny but hard work made me strong as anybody else…but still only 5’7”…you got it.
The air force boot camp is awesome I liked very much very well trained after 6 weeks of training I loved it I will go back in if they let me in as a intrutor I will go to intrutor school and skip basic training I will go through a refresher course proud to serve. A1C SPRINGER.
@@jayway8427 I actually booked my job and got my ship out date at MEPS! If you know what you want to do and know what you qualify for it’s possible. Your ship out date is either based on your job or when you feel comfortable leaving.
@@jayway8427 depends on Active Duty Guard or Reserve. as a Reservist i did MEPS and enlisted in MAR 2021 and shipped to BMT MAY 2022. Active Duty does MEPS and ships same day.
An additional thing with food I learned from general life; in the hotter months, make sure to salt any and all foods that will allow for salt. You are sweating and losing those needed electrolytes every minute you are outside.
Things sure have changed since 1971! Everybody got their chance at cleaning the latrines, showers and the bays. Lights went out at night. Only the Fire Watch had flashlights. We did not walk down the center aisle of the bay...that was kept shined. Half of all toilets, sinks and showers were not used. Easier to keep latrine clean for inspections. No one could just let themselves into the bay. Door guard only opened the door if whoever wanted in had a reason to be there. I once turned away a full colonel who had no connection to our flight. It was a test to see if he could bluff his way in. I was made Dorm Chief...and enjoyed it! Didn't see me on any KP list! I made the lists of who went to which duty. Get on my bad side and guess who was doing pots and pans! Also got my butt chewed for others not performing as they should. Had its perks and its drawbacks. I wasn't asked to be Dorm Chief...I was told! Do what you are told, keep your mouth shut unless asked to open it and do your best.
In 1981, I witnessed airmen getting recycled for being hospitalized. We had to drink 2 glasses of water before we could eat. The food was really good at Lackland.
I graduated basic in 1980. I loved everything about the Air Force. I retired after 20 years and got a job with an airline and made big bucks! The retirement benefits are fantastic. Go Air Force ! I still remember my MTIs Sgt Sloop and Sgt Walls.
When it comes to chow runner, my advice is totally different. Volunteer for one thing only at BMT and that is chow runner, get it out of the way, if you volunteer for it first, you will eventually get good at it and they will eventually replace you. I got voluntold to be chow runner week 4 and was chow runner the rest of BMT. Get that out of the way so you dont have to do it later.
Quick thing I went in not wanting to do anything but get through it and be quiet I got out as dorm chief and loved it I believe it’s the best position you can have and it’s not hard at all so if you want a position go dorm chief
The desert thing was the case when my dad was in basic, he was the first one to grab one on the later weeks and the MTI’s were menacing but accepted it
Been going through the process for a year and a few months finally have my ship date March 21st, firedogs here I come !! Hope no one my mom worked with is still there 😭 she was a blue rope mti( reading some comments good luck to everyone shipping out soon or looking to join)
Seriously though lol. I played football with a woman who was a marine and I swear her favorite thing to growl scream prior to the ball snap was “KIIILLLLL!” 😂. She is definitely a marine through and and through!
I'm 31 and wanted to join by June but then I was like yeah might have to hold off until October! 😅 I live in Houston and I be about ready to pass out just walking from the front door to the car door
I went through basic training in January 1959,sure lurks like things have changed although I was only there for 4 weeks that off to tech school for six months, but got a good education out of it.
1990 graduate, 3711 BMTS...same games but looks easier now. I never touched a floor buffer, and ended up as chow runner my last week. Had a great TI, a real hard ass, but the training was great.
When I went through basic in the 70's, if food arrived from home, it had to be gone by lights out. No stashing. Your hungry flightmates will gladly help you if there's too much.
"Lacklands Law: Don't be first, Don't be last, Don't be the best, Don't be the worst, Never volunteer." Be invisible when possible. Additionally: Attention to detail on everything, do your best and help those that need help. Remember Teamwork. I graduated in August of 1970. Aced every test they gave me and was 3 Minutes under the required time on the 1.5 mile run. Just a personal goal. No honor Grads back then.
u need to run 1.5 just to become a poole in marines
My son is at his fourth week in BMT and I was just wondering what does the green belt mean red yellow. Friendly new to all this. I found some of his pictures in the app and he is the only one wearing a green belt. Is this good or bad?
@@mariaaldana22 Just means hes a designated person during running, could be for traffic, pace, or whatever, hes doing just fine!
@@rrredrum187 someone’s mad they picked the wrong branch
And remember they need you just as much, if not more, than you need them. Their goal is to turn you into an Airman, not try to find a way of getting rid of you. Whenever you start to have doubts just remember all of the thousands and thousands of others who have made it through. And as long as you consider yourself at least average then you know you will make it no problem.
I tried to enlist out of high school but couldn’t go to basic due to having braces. Now at 36 years old I decided to try again. I ship out to BMT tomorrow. Great video! Thank you!
Haha hell yeah man go kill it
you need to post a video on youtube.
I’d love to hear about your experience. I’m 38 and beginning the process
You could have still enlisted if you got them removed before braces. After basic and bmt I believe you may get them out back on.
I'm about to turn 19 and am starting the process of joining the Air Force soon.
Watched this whole video with no skips man had me into it 😭
"Don't volunteer for anything." Great advice for your entire career.
is it sarcasm or true?
there was one time though you got too volunteer at the supply shop and got unlimited water flavoring and could get protein bars but didnt know that was what it was
@@joaochristhiansen1442it’s not sarcasm usually sergeants will try to trick you into doing bitch work
NAVY= Never Again Volunteer Yourself 😂
Sucks he never did another video after this. I can only assume life is going great for him. God bless
just got to my first base after basic and tech school. Basic training was really fun, as long as you are eager to learn and kind to who you bunk with, then basic will be the best time you never wanna have again. Also tech school was a blast, just stay out of trouble!
what would you say the hardest part is? is there still like PT everyday? im working with my recruiter rn, just gotta take the practice test then the Picat and schedule for meps.. and wait cause there's delayed entry for space force
@@cheyenne2839 dude, same! How did you land space force?
What was your MOS?
@@cheyenne2839how’d it work out?
He’s not lying that the desserts are there for everyone, but one thing he didn’t mention is that the dessert fridge is literally located in front of the snake pit, which is where the MTIs sit at lol. They will only yell at you if you don’t do your facing movements correctly when getting desserts.
This video is the epitome of detailed, direct, engaging, and upbeat content that I've ever seen!
I graduated on April 2023 and was the best experience of my life. Memorizing the reported statement before BMT was so useful. It changed a little bit now. I have friends in the Army and they say that the food at Air Force BMT is a lot better than what they give them. I had to do as chow runner, but at the end, it really helped realized I could be a leader, made me believe on my self and also helped me with my English, which is my second language. 💢 Don't forget to take bandaids, those boots kill your feet the first 2 weeks !!! 💢
I’m a junior in highschool. I plan on enlisting once i graduate. Any overall tips for joining the air force or any tips for BMT?
What are the men pt standards to graduate?
@@SeanLaRock-o9w Men are expected to be able to run 1.5 miles in less than 18:30 and have a 39-inch waist at maximum. Women are expected to run the same distance in 21:35 and have a 35.5-inch waist.
@@SeanLaRock-o9wthey vary for age, if you google “usaf pt test requirements” it’ll give you a result a while down that’s a pdf, download that, and it gives specifics for gender and age. They’re really easy though, usually under 14 min 1.5 mile, 35 push ups in 1 min, and 45 sit ups in 1 min
@@beckganggMichael A. Inman
He’s pretty good
And do PICAT instead of the Asvab
Btw I got a 89 on mine
Do hella Asvab practice tests online it’ll help
I’m in the process of enlisting into the Air Force. Just need to pass my ASVAB test and then I’m off. I’m very excited. It’ll be a life changer for me and my family.
Best of luck!
Currently going through the same thing, best of luck to you! We got this.
lmk what u score
Get a job you want don’t let the recruiter convince you into a job you don’t want, fuck the list, choose a job. Don’t be like me
im in the same process! except for space force
"Safest place in the world to be stress." best advice imo.
I went through basic training in 92. My 20 year old is joining this week. I'm so proud of her. I'm sending her your video. Back in the day, we did things with our BROTHER flight, but we not integrated in the same way back in the day. I have very fond memories of basic training, tech school, and my few short years in active duty.
When did you go to basic? My dad went the same year
MANNN YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD speaking from experience everything he says is 1000% accurate!!
I have MEPs Wednesday. This is definitely one of the more informational videos I’ve seen. Thanks for the update James!
I’m going to meps Wednesday too lol
Make sure you take something to read, etc. Tons of "hurry up and wait". Also, make sure you get a good night's sleep. You want to be alert and rested as much as possible when taking any written tests they may give you. Even if you have already taken your ASVAB they might still have an additional test or two based on what career they are considering you for. Those tests scores are a huge part of your resume and if you are trying to get into a small career field then you might be competing against several people for the same position. Heck, near the end of basic when they officially announced our fields there were a few of us that got into career fields where there was only 1 person from our graduating class that got into.
@@101perspective got too my tech school Friday for fireprotection 🤙🏽
@@arcticfalls4181 Congrats!
Make sure you study hard. I visited the fire department on base dozens of times. You could tell everyone had a sense of purpose and took their job seriously. Lots of expensive and complicated/dangerous equipment you will be working with. And you will be protecting a lot of VERY expensive and complicated equipment. So, there will be lots to learn.
It may even seem overwhelming at first. Just remember their goal is to train you, not flunk you. And they have perfected their training methods. If you put in the work you stand a good chance of passing. However, they will recycle you or kick you to a different field completely if you just don't have the aptitude for the job. So if you are having troubles with something don't hesitate to ask others for help. Maybe even set up a small study group if they let you.
On a side note, you will probably be training along side other military branches. I encourage you to get to know a few of them. They are new to the military also but they can still give you some insight into those branches. Their daily routines, how they are treated, etc. Nothing you have to know. Just something you might be glad later you did. Down the road you might get deployed with other military branch members. I once even got assigned to a deployed location where I reported to an Army officer and everyone else in my office was Army. Those from other branches in your text school won't fully prepare you for such a situation but you at least will have a gist of how different it can be. Especially discipline wise. I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about this, etc. Maybe just eat lunch with them or something from time to time if that is an option.
And never forget, when your warning lights begin to melt, it's a sign you're parked too close to the fire.
@@arcticfalls4181how was your experience at BMT?
Im 31 and thinking of joining the basic training is whats scaring me but all the videos ive seen have calmed my nerves because all of yous whos have trainned have said the same thing 🙌🏽
This video came right on time! I will be leaving on the 14th of February. Good luck to anyone else leaving soon!
I leave on the 7th 😩
@@abgotswag if your leaving on the seventh you’ll be in the squadron I just graduated from the 321st you gonna be a warthog I was from Charlie stairwell in 3C1 the mtis are pretty cool but they have to kinda be mean and yell to get you to know how to do things in the first 2 weeks I just graduated and now I’m in tech school good luck in everything if I where you strive for honor grad it gets you a second day with your family off base it’s pretty easy to get it’s really not hard you’ll be okay it’ll suck for the first 3 weeks but it gets pretty chill you get phone calls the last day of zero week week 3 and 5 and 7 just don’t get in trouble or get comments or u’s learn from 341’s too you got it man it’s genuinely not that bad
@@abgotswag also reporting statements are “sargeant, say your last name reports as ordered”
@@zii7061 appreciate it gang I been watching a shit load of videos I’m ready man 🙏🏽🙏🏽
@@abgotswag also try and be a element leader or doem chief it’s a lot of responsibility but I really helps just actually try and you should be fine two months of trying and you’ll be good
Drink your two glasses of water FIRST and then you can go get any other drink that's available in the dining area. You can do this on your FIRST visit to the chow hall, as long as you've had your two glasses of water first.
Keep in mind, as a recruit, you are outranked by EVERYBODY including the guy taking out the trash behind the chow hall. RESPECT EVERYBODY AND ASSUME THAT ANYBODY CAN DRAG YOU INTO THE CO'S OFFICE AT ANY MOMENT.
Basic is a game. Play it by their rules, do everything you are told, when you are told, how you are told to do it. That is how you win.
Thank you for this video. My Husband just arrived to Lackland AFB last night.
so did mine! i cant wait till august 3rd! sending you love and support!
I went to Air Force BMT in December 2001. When the MTI was giving out jobs, he appointed someone to be responsible for making sure everyone passed the Air Force history test. I volunteered to assist with that. The MTI left to go to his office, came back, and said I could do that. My guess is he went to see my high school transcript to see if I was smart enough to help. That was the easiest job possible, and I was glad. That is the only time I volunteered for anything in the Air Force.
my dad retired air force, told me dont take anything to basic, just the clothes you have on. dont have to lug anything around. take one day at a time. dont think about tomorrow. when in with one strip due to rotc. volentered to take troops to church. was on bathroom cleanup crew. best job ever
I was a dorm chief for the 433 even if you don’t volunteer if your tall you will be known immediately it’s not as bad as everyone makes it seem just make sure your always on top of your stuff and life can get easier
What if you're one of the older ones?😅 Im 35 looking to enlist soon
what’s considered tall?
thank you for this!!! i leave the second week of march and this helped so much!
I’m seeing my boyfriend tomorrow at Lackland for graduation, he said it was not bad AT ALL. Good luck!!!!
I ship on March 14th.
@@domenicklewis8649 Me too! March 14th over here
Are you nervous?
Im at March 7
Thank you for this. Helpful for us moms too. Our youngest is leaving this week for USAF BC. We have a USN Sailor as well, and BC was a bit different but so many similarities. Thank you for your service.
I’ll be going to basic July 18th for the Air Force reserve. Really hoping fall comes early!
I loved this VERY informative video. I am so nervous but eager as I know this is the step I wanna take. Never been away from home longer than a week. Be invisible. Memorize how to talk. Whew got it
Great video! Thank you for taking the time, this really helps. No need for fancy camera cuts, all the honest conversation is much better.
have you been yet?? i take asvab soon i took it in highschool got a 70 sum but it’s been 2 years but anyway that one line we have to remember the reporting as ordered i just want to know if it’s still the same. don’t want to memorize useless info
Awaiting job assignment to ship to BMT. I got a learning sheet from my recruiter and yep, it's still there, same line. So definitely good to practice it. Best of luck in your process!
i ship out this july :) so far this has been the most informational video i've seen about bmt and i can't wait for more af content from you!
My son starts BMT in July also! Lackland AFB.
@@judymowatt3904 Our youngest son also starts BMT in July at Lackland.
let me know how it went my man
Heh! Retired SMSgt here, excellent video! I hadn't thought about chow runner in years, but *I* was the chow runner for my flight! I went through BMT in 1980 and then retired in 2005, and then I was a high school English teacher in a low-performing school in Alabama, which was much more dangerous and violent than anything I ever did in the Air Force. I'm retired from that now, thankfully.
Thank you!! Sooo much I needed this video I am really considering enlisting in the airforce you made my thoughts abt lot of the stuff better
Glad it was helpful!
@@jameskarelton I hope air force basic is easy
@@vaf5636 he said in the beginning of his video that basic is only as hard as you make it, so it all depends on you and how you want your experience to be
I used to grab the rolls and get those grape or apple jelly packs with some sugar, put it all together, and make a bootleg doughnut lol
I graduated about 4 and a half months ago now. I graduate tech school in a week now and I’m ready to start my career. But yes! This whole video! It’s definitely an experience I’ll never forget but one I never want to experience again lmaooo. Also go mustangs!!
Whats your afsc?
@@acekhmer 2A5X4 Refuel/Bomber Maintenance. I’m on the KC-135 and it’s honestly great. I’m not a big fan of the base but the job is fun
I really enjoyed your video man. I’m in my 30’s and am leaving on the 28th. I’ve been stressing a little bit just because I know I’m going to be older than a lot of the other guys. But this video was insightful. Thank you
I am talking to a recruiter right now. I am 30 years old and have the exact same worries. Good luck brother, I am sure you will do just fine...Seems we aren't the only ones.
@@granteplin3008 hey good luck you too man! Thank you for the comment. You’ll do well!
Leaving on the 28th too small world
@@nicksnow6780 good luck bro
I'm in my 30s too lol I'm in the process of getting in! Good luck bro 🤙
Omg, I even didn’t realize that your video was like 30minutes long. Thanks for all the advices. I am leaving for basic training in 18 days. I am very excited! I got thiiiiiiis! ❤
This was super helpful and pretty high quality. I could see you going far on youtube if you stay consistent- i was shocked to see that you only have 800 subs. Keep up the good work
About to ship out next Tuesday, your video was super helpful, thanks a ton
Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video
Noticed the t-shirt in the back.
Love the bulldogs.
I was a warthog myself.
Thank you for this video… I leave on Tuesday the 8th of October 2024 for BMT !!
Good video. My son is on his way to Lackland today. He is 4th gen USAF! Thanks 89' 3706BMTS.
When I pulled EC duty one time we had the full bird stop in. When he approached the door to leave, ( I assumed he was leaving) I called the dorm to attention. He also came to attention, thinking the general was on the other side of the door, which he was not. He wasn't too happy about taking a command order from a trainee and I quickly realized my mistake and put the dorm at ease.
Thanks for this little introduction to usaf basic, your a real one!!
Thank you for your explanations and insight. My son starts Basic training at Lackland on 7/11/23.
Hope your son is doing well! My son son started July 25, 2023!
Nice, upbeat presentation. Alot of info presented. Great job focusing on info that will benefit new trainees.
I graduated Air Force basic training in 1989. It was the best decision of my life. Was sent to F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne, WY, Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Cheyenne Mountain AFB, Colorado Springs, CO, and a 6 month TDY to King Fahad AB in Saudi Arabia. Served as a Security Specialist nowadays called Security Forces.
Same here, April of 1989. 3708 BMTS. Went to Lowry AFB for Services tech school. Pretty easy times until 2006 when I got orders for a whole year in Afghanistan with the Army on a FOB.
Just signed up 2 days ago! Taking the ASVAB next Tuesday, then MEPs afterward. Fairly nervous, but I'm nervous about a lot of stupid stuff 😂 I can't wait till I ship out, should be early September. This video was so helpful, and I'm 100% sure I'll watch it more than once before I leave.
thanks a lot buddy for taking time to give this information
currently delaying enlisting so I can get some muscle mass, i’m scared shitless about push ups and stuff and need to get my body in shape so maybe once i can do that, i’ll enlist even easier with no doubts. I’m just psyching myself out saying “i’m short and small i can’t do this” and every time I say it I’m trying not to believe it
Don’t let the fitness portion of this freak you out so much. Just put in the work..and I mean really put in the work to get fit and it’ll come. I’m short and was small/skinny but hard work made me strong as anybody else…but still only 5’7”…you got it.
shipping march 7th. super excited for this new path in my life. nervous for the lifestyle change, but im ready. good luck to anyone else shipping out!
i am march 7 too
@@komea12 see you there !
@@h8hayden yeah hopefully everything good and we get disneyland
@@komea12 we’ll see brother!
I’m shipping March 7 too!
That’s gonna be me! 27 years old. It’s never too late to take a step back and adjust your lifestyle
This really put me at ease, I am currently getting prepared to leave in a few months for USAF, very informational video. Thanks brotha
The air force boot camp is awesome I liked very much very well trained after 6 weeks of training I loved it I will go back in if they let me in as a intrutor I will go to intrutor school and skip basic training I will go through a refresher course proud to serve. A1C SPRINGER.
I’m leaving for basic training next week, these were helpful tips I’ll definitely keep in mind!
how long after MEPS did you get your ship out date and what’s your rate
@@jayway8427 I actually booked my job and got my ship out date at MEPS! If you know what you want to do and know what you qualify for it’s possible. Your ship out date is either based on your job or when you feel comfortable leaving.
@@Mary-ov1mp niceee good to know, thanks!
@@jayway8427 depends on Active Duty Guard or Reserve. as a Reservist i did MEPS and enlisted in MAR 2021 and shipped to BMT MAY 2022. Active Duty does MEPS and ships same day.
might see you at basic mary! take it easy! :D
Swore into DEP yesterday and on the 16th i’m taking the IFT and then i’ll get my contract. Really excited for this journey I just started.
Thanks for the video. FYI those microphones were not made to be held, they are made to be attached to you so you can have your hands free.
An additional thing with food I learned from general life; in the hotter months, make sure to salt any and all foods that will allow for salt. You are sweating and losing those needed electrolytes every minute you are outside.
Best video ever on BMT!
The Brisket and the roll combo was the best
I got my uniform on day 2. And these are really good tips. #HYDRATE
any other tips you could give for BMT? i’m in highschool but going to enlist straight out of highschool
Perfect video
Things sure have changed since 1971! Everybody got their chance at cleaning the latrines, showers and the bays. Lights went out at night. Only the Fire Watch had flashlights. We did not walk down the center aisle of the bay...that was kept shined. Half of all toilets, sinks and showers were not used. Easier to keep latrine clean for inspections. No one could just let themselves into the bay. Door guard only opened the door if whoever wanted in had a reason to be there. I once turned away a full colonel who had no connection to our flight. It was a test to see if he could bluff his way in. I was made Dorm Chief...and enjoyed it! Didn't see me on any KP list! I made the lists of who went to which duty. Get on my bad side and guess who was doing pots and pans! Also got my butt chewed for others not performing as they should. Had its perks and its drawbacks. I wasn't asked to be Dorm Chief...I was told! Do what you are told, keep your mouth shut unless asked to open it and do your best.
Quite the mess we have now .....USAF '69-'73. God Help us all!!!
In 1981, I witnessed airmen getting recycled for being hospitalized. We had to drink 2 glasses of water before we could eat. The food was really good at Lackland.
I graduated from Boot Camp and got washed out for covid! :p Shout out to Maj Jared Struck
air force is for the birds
juicy j ain't got shit on me ...
literlaly have MEPs in the morning and going to hotel today for airforce, thanks for the tips
I thought everyone in basics stayed in the same dorms , I’m planning on going into the air force and watched your video for more onsite
Passed Meps today. Now just waiting for a Job. Super excited
Thank you for this video, going to MEPS for my physical Wednesday
Shipping off April 30th. My pacer forge is gonna be in June. Thank God I’m from Texas and used to the heat.
this is very helpful thank you i’ve just been accepted and am going to be sworn in wednesday
Homie moved up in his seat when he started talkin bout that brisket rofl! Great video!
Good job you did on providing info. My daughter will be graduating March 8-9th
I graduated basic in 1980. I loved everything about the Air Force. I retired after 20 years and got a job with an airline and made big bucks! The retirement benefits are fantastic. Go Air Force ! I still remember my MTIs Sgt Sloop and Sgt Walls.
When it comes to chow runner, my advice is totally different. Volunteer for one thing only at BMT and that is chow runner, get it out of the way, if you volunteer for it first, you will eventually get good at it and they will eventually replace you. I got voluntold to be chow runner week 4 and was chow runner the rest of BMT. Get that out of the way so you dont have to do it later.
I go to meps the 14th-15th. Thanks for the help brother.
how was the asvab
Quick thing I went in not wanting to do anything but get through it and be quiet I got out as dorm chief and loved it I believe it’s the best position you can have and it’s not hard at all so if you want a position go dorm chief
Thank you for this, shipping out in 20 days and I’m getting all the information I can get my hands on!
The desert thing was the case when my dad was in basic, he was the first one to grab one on the later weeks and the MTI’s were menacing but accepted it
Thank you for this.
Shipping on Valentine’s Day thx for the vid
Thanks for the video, U nailed it!!
Thank you so much! This was very informative!❤
I just signed. Ship date is May 23rd 2023.
Should've joined the marines
Thank you for this! Hope you make more videos on boot camp
Thank you so much for making this video! My son is talking to a recruiter.
Very informative overview! Great job.
Yoooooo that MTI was one of my MTIs, She was awesome
Going in tomorrow thanks for the help
Thanks for being clear about the honor grad
Much appreciated getting ready to join, MEPS physical is a couple weeks out 🤞
Been going through the process for a year and a few months finally have my ship date March 21st, firedogs here I come !! Hope no one my mom worked with is still there 😭 she was a blue rope mti( reading some comments good luck to everyone shipping out soon or looking to join)
AF: "aw here ya go, you ok?"
USMC: GO DIE!
*** All love for all branches, had to watch cause buddy is going to AF
Seriously though lol. I played football with a woman who was a marine and I swear her favorite thing to growl scream prior to the ball snap was “KIIILLLLL!” 😂. She is definitely a marine through and and through!
I enjoy your video. Thank you for knowledge 😊😊
I'm 31 and wanted to join by June but then I was like yeah might have to hold off until October! 😅 I live in Houston and I be about ready to pass out just walking from the front door to the car door
Good info! Much appreciated
im leaving in 4 days. shipping out on the 7th so excited but also nervous
how was it?
ALCATRAZ WOOO!!
(Which squadron were you in??)
I went through basic training in January 1959,sure lurks like things have changed although I was only there for 4 weeks that off to tech school for six months, but got a good education out of it.
Best wishes.
1990 graduate, 3711 BMTS...same games but looks easier now. I never touched a floor buffer, and ended up as chow runner my last week. Had a great TI, a real hard ass, but the training was great.
When I went through basic in the 70's, if food arrived from home, it had to be gone by lights out. No stashing. Your hungry flightmates will gladly help you if there's too much.
This video was great help!
Three glasses. In my squadron it was one of two glasses of water or Gatorade a third glass of something different.