I did not go in straight after high school. I spent two years knocking around doing odd jobs that were leading nowhere. Best decision I ever made was to sign up. Did my initial four, seventeen more with the Air Guard and retired as a MSgt. It directly lead to my other career as a criminal investigator with the USMS. A lot of travel, adventure, great people. No regrets.
@@RecordoftheDay_ Alright you young whipper-snappers, knock it off! I went through recruit training, at MCRD San Diego, from 01 Sep - 28 Nov 1975! Platoon 2083, Hotel company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Recruit Training Regiment. We had Sr. Drill Instructor Sgt Martin, Drill Instructors Sgt Allen and Sgt Alvarez. The best 13 weeks of my life.
My grandnephew wasn't kidding!!! On Family Day, he told us recruit training was boring. He was trained by four Marines before he left. Grandpa did his basic knowledge. Uncle did his PT. Big Tio (Great Uncle, me) did Drill and Big Tia (Great Aunt, wifey) did marksmanship. He said he got in trouble a couple of times for laughing. I can see why he was bored and laughed.
I went through in Oct 18, 1973, this SQ was the 3702 then. My grandson went to basic training 50 years later on Oct 17 and is in this SQ. It is so different now.
I went through in 85'. Not easy but not brutal. Retired as a SMSgt in 2011. Best decision I ever made. Not sure I would enlist under today's conditions...
I was a bulldog, I think right around the time that this flight came in if they graduated roughly in May, so I watched these airmen get dropped off, go from rainbow, to blueberries, to finally OCPs, and I had also watched the flight before them graduate, and it was kind of cool to know exactly how the people right across the street felt every moment watching us. In the morning, during chow, on Sunday especially. It's one of the craziest things to experience when you're there in the moment. Bulldogs have the better chant, just saying. also 1:35:00 we would have gotten absolutely destroyed by our MTIs and the CBRN instructors if we did something like this
@@jonathanj9774 unsure all I’ve heard from the newer waves of airmen that Beast Week no longer exist. Something else took place of that. CATM if you’re talking about qualifying for shooting. It should still be there.
They bring the Barber inside the dorms now? Things have really changed. I remember them taking photos of us. I was going they wouldn't take one, but they did. I had the stupidest smile on Earth trying to look serious, but couldn't hold it.
Way Way back when I was an Air Force Officer, the only people in the AF that had any training with fire arms were Air Police. Maybe the Academy did some, but not after they graduated.
Sir, my grandnephew has been in for almost three years now and has never touched a weapon since basic training. He told me, when he asked his Plt Sgt about the range, he said his Sgt laughed and said, "That's the Marines, not us"!
Was in Security Forces back in 2017-21. We had a week of weapons training in tech school where we fired the M4, M9, m203 and got to use a decent amount of simunition (kinda like paintball but with real cartridges, was kind of cool. Hurt like hell if it hit soft tissue though lol) while at Camp Bullis doing expeditionary training. While I was in most everyone in the Air Force has to qualify annually on the M4 and M9, They go to our CATM section for that. After tech school though we only fired a few times a year unless you were at a base with a good mission or in a more advanced part of the career field like DAGRE or RAVEN. Wish we would've went to the range more often.
Tons of changes since I was there in 92, never got a haircut in the barracks, what happened? I never once heard in this video any of the instructors dropping f bombs and other profanities like the good old days, or the “don’t run use the hand rails “ or the clanging of the metal garbage can to help wake them up. 😂
When I went through in 2017 we marched what felt like halfway across the base to get our hair cuts, might be the same place ya'll went to back then, I think it was next to clothing issue if I'm remembering it correctly. Plenty of profanity back in 2017 though lol
That’s right, we marched from the old dormitories to the barbershop which was attached to the uniform issue room, I remember getting that clipper with a vacuum cleaner attached to it.
I guess recruiters are telling recruits something different, if anything at all, regarding arriving at boot camp unshaven. I was told to make sure my face resembled a baby's smooth bottom, I was going to basic combat training, not a bearded biker bar.
Wow, so much has changed since I went through in 1988. It seems to have lost it's focus on discipline, aggression, and learning things the hard way. I still remember getting punched in the chest by my TI for being out of step when marching. And I was only out of step because the person behind me kicked my feet when he was out of step. But I took the punch and didn't say a word because that's what was expected. The person behind me also learned a lesson from that about teamwork. Pushups and other PT was given whenever the TI felt like it, and we knew it sucked but it would make us stronger. These kids are missing out on so much and they will be weaker physically and mentally because of it.
Yes and no. I agree the discipline could be stepped up and some presence of leadership, just for the fact that it shows the upper command even cares; but it's a different day and age where drones, tech, and computer skills are what's wins in 2024 modern warfare. To acquire the types that have those skills need done...gently I believe. The days of every single branch needing 6'4 corn fed 250 lb gorillas Oklahoma are dwindling and are usually just funneled to the marines anyway while most of the brains go AF/Navy.
Wars are won with drones, tech, and advanced computer skills. Logistics and planning are more vital than ever to any doctrine than ever before. You aren't going to recruit the types of people who fill those roles by "1988 BMT" standards because its not fucking 1988. I'll take any of these kids now over any of the goobers here talking about hard it was in their day who probably can't even operate their phones without a grandchild. We have recruitment problems BECAUSE of the old ways and are now playing catch up to get enlistments.
You act like there wasn't computers, logistics and tech back the 80s lol Recruitment problems are more than likely due to advertising and the recruiters themselves rather than the older veterans. Talk about an axe to grind...
I went through it last summer, they definitely lightened up on how they treat recruits but the screaming and yelling is all still there, especially in the first three weeks.
Why are trainees calling instructors sergeants? They should be either ma’am or sir. There is no discipline. I went in 08 and we wouldn’t dare call an instructor sergeant unless it was full rank and name
Saying there is no discipline because they are calling them by their rank is the worst take ever. You would never call an NCO, regardless of what branch they’re in, sir or ma’am when you are out in the field. It’s actually more disrespectful to not address them by their rank because they’ve earned it. You call an army or marine NCO by sir and they will rip you up in pieces.
Nope! I'm from this squadron, got a fresh arm tat when I got out. The current rules are nothing below the wrist, and the content has to be appropriate.
Maybe its me, but some come across as undisciplined. Out of uniform and no one corrects this. Some have PT jacket on some don't. We would have never looked at the camera throwing peace signs and coming out of military bearing. I guess this is the new generation. The females hair on the color looks sloppy and even the major who had blond hair hair black hair scrunchies on her ponytail. Looks sloppy to me.
This is a Rainbow flight! They’re still in civilian clothes…. And expect that tines changes with remake hair styles and mannerisms. Time passes…and refs change overtime. Otherwise you couldn’t attract modern day young folks. They’re going to fall in! Just not your way.
God this is so pitiful. I went in in 2017 and just the amount of lack of discipline and trainees not using their diaphragm worth a damn is unreal. No instructor watching and instructing the haircuts? What happened to the haircut station at clothing supply? It was going to hell when I left lackland in mid 2018 a bunch of damn sneaker weekers walking about for the first two weeks. Instructors being reprimanded for actually doing corrective training Such a shame.
@@juuls6758 I'm army but i see even the air force, which arguably is the easiest (at least physically) basic training, has people like op going 'back in MY day!"
@@manitheedon Its not new regulations I believe its because of a genetic disorder causing facial hair to loop and grow back into the face so they get a waiver for it but still need to cut it to a certain length
I’m one of the people in this video with facial hair. I had longer facial hair due to religious reasons so I was granted a waiver to have facial hair. The other people who have a stubble look have a waiver bc of medical reasons. When shaving they get really bad bumps and rashes so they get waivers that permit them to use an electric razor
Way back when, many African-Americans in service used chemical depilatory instead of shaving to avoid the ingrown hair problem. The stuff really smells bad. My room mate in the BOQ would apologize every time I turned the light on in the bathroom. The exhaust fan was on the same switch.
My grandnephew wasn't kidding!!! On Family Day, he told us recruit training was boring. He was trained by four Marines before he left. Grandpa did his basic knowledge. Uncle did his PT. Big Tio (Great Uncle, me) did Drill and Big Tia (Great Aunt, wifey) did marksmanship. He said he got in trouble a couple of times for laughing. I can see why he was bored and laughed.
@@Sjqlby Thank you for the kind words. Oh my goodness, what it took to convince him the Air Force was the way to go! (We've been Marines since the Korean War.) Now he couldn't be happier. He graduated recruit training as an E-3 and won a couple of awards. Physical fitness, weapons and one other. We are just as proud of him as when our own kids graduated from MCRD San Diego. Semper Fi!
My grandnephew wasn't kidding!!! On Family Day, he told us recruit training was boring. He was trained by four Marines before he left. Grandpa did his basic knowledge. Uncle did his PT. Big Tio (Great Uncle, me) did Drill and Big Tia (Great Aunt, wifey) did marksmanship. He said he got in trouble a couple of times for laughing. I can see why he was bored and laughed.
I did not go in straight after high school. I spent two years knocking around doing odd jobs that were leading nowhere. Best decision I ever made was to sign up. Did my initial four, seventeen more with the Air Guard and retired as a MSgt. It directly lead to my other career as a criminal investigator with the USMS. A lot of travel, adventure, great people. No regrets.
Good for you man I leave in two days to the USAF can’t wait for what’s to come.
Bless the girl counting extras at 29:06, that's what a real buddy does.
That's a real wingman right there lol
Basic has changed a ton since I went through in 1989. God bless these Airmen and the future they hold.
I agree @lookatchu6523 I was 3701 BMTS Nov 88
This makes me feel so much better about starting BMT. Thanks ❤
Same! When do you leave?
The weapon part scares me.. Idk what the heck I'm doing
Anyone else go through this and is watching from their comfy bed?
I m waiting to join, now at Uzbekistan
@@Privatepythongood luck to you brotha
After watching French Foreign Legion jungle training videos, this stuff looks like a cake walk in comparison.
It’s amazing how fast time flies! I was in the 322TRS cycle from June 7th - July 28th, 2022. I was going through week 3 a year ago today.
Flies superfast I was 326th Bulldogs Huah! lol in May 7 2007-June 24th 07 crazy
@@RecordoftheDay_ Alright you young whipper-snappers, knock it off! I went through recruit training, at MCRD San Diego, from 01 Sep - 28 Nov 1975! Platoon 2083, Hotel company, 2nd Battalion, 2nd Recruit Training Regiment. We had Sr. Drill Instructor Sgt Martin, Drill Instructors Sgt Allen and Sgt Alvarez. The best 13 weeks of my life.
2nd to none
@@jubba7433 2/2 was #1!
322TRS Mar 18th-May 1st '98.
I went through BMTS May of 1980. Loved serving in the USAF and ANG.
Can’t wait to join
Hold your horses buddy
Good luck ❤
same
Yessir, joining soon
@@yabarber9285 why’d you say that ?
My grandnephew wasn't kidding!!! On Family Day, he told us recruit training was boring. He was trained by four Marines before he left. Grandpa did his basic knowledge. Uncle did his PT. Big Tio (Great Uncle, me) did Drill and Big Tia (Great Aunt, wifey) did marksmanship.
He said he got in trouble a couple of times for laughing. I can see why he was bored and laughed.
Ohh that brought me back some memories 😊
I went through in Oct 18, 1973, this SQ was the 3702 then. My grandson went to basic training 50 years later on Oct 17 and is in this SQ. It is so different now.
Time flies Forsure. I graduated with the 326 bulldogs Oct 21 2022 as a reservist. I remember that field we march on.
Could u explain what differences between reserve and national guard air force?
@@Privatepython I guess main difference is reservist is federal and national guard and both state and federal.
Got my First AF BMT Haircut in 1986......Seems like yesterday! 2:58 Airman # 5........Would have loved to see the transformation!
I went through in 85'. Not easy but not brutal. Retired as a SMSgt in 2011. Best decision I ever made. Not sure I would enlist under today's conditions...
can you explain why not
Please elaborate further, Sarge
@@Anonymous-cq2dtpLikely because the current administration is a complete
s#!tshow.
I’m 20 minutes into the video and I find it crazy nobody is getting yelled at. 😂
Bro I know lol, I leave for Navy basic in 4 days, this video makes Airforce basic look like a summer camp
There is a lot of yelling. They’re just not showing it
Yeah... thought the same. I remember aloooooot of screaming. Basic 2011.
They edited it out. I don't know why they did that. Trust me when I say they do yell.
i graduated the week they came in crazy
Was it like this really ??
I went through Basic Army in 1990. It was male only and was like Hell the first 5 weeks, nothing like this soft day camp stuff
My son just left May 30, 2023
Thanks for posting!
My son is there now
Looks like a cake walk compared to OSUT at then fort Benning now fort Moore 19 Kilo FTW
@@Strongfortress7how did it go
Can’t wait I leave September 5th this Tuesday
Today is my daughter’s second day in BMT. I’m proud and a bit nervous.
You should be beyond proud! Impressive.
My son joined on Monday. 👏🏻🥹
I’m so ready
I'm soooooo glad that's over!!! That was me just a few months ago
I was a bulldog, I think right around the time that this flight came in if they graduated roughly in May, so I watched these airmen get dropped off, go from rainbow, to blueberries, to finally OCPs, and I had also watched the flight before them graduate, and it was kind of cool to know exactly how the people right across the street felt every moment watching us. In the morning, during chow, on Sunday especially. It's one of the craziest things to experience when you're there in the moment. Bulldogs have the better chant, just saying.
also 1:35:00 we would have gotten absolutely destroyed by our MTIs and the CBRN instructors if we did something like this
They must have been renovating the clipper cuts building and using an old dorm building.
It was awsome for me
I have a arabic tat over my ear i didn't tell meps because they couldn't see it but once i get thst buzz cut i know im getting in deep shit 😳
Has it happened yet?
@@JoseMartinez-vd3lk I’m in ait I didn’t get in trouble
@@JoseMartinez-vd3lk I removed my tattoo with salt and lemon
I went to basic Aug 2 - Sep 22 2022. I was also 322TRS and Flight 329. Crazy to see SSGT O'Neal in this and that room.
LILYAWNEE MY BRO
same
Did they eliminate target shooting in the bmt 2023?
@@jonathanj9774 nah
@@jonathanj9774 unsure all I’ve heard from the newer waves of airmen that Beast Week no longer exist. Something else took place of that. CATM if you’re talking about qualifying for shooting. It should still be there.
You don't realize how much freedom you had before you went to basic..I don't miss being able to eat when I want, or use the bathroom in peace.
Did they eliminate target shooting in the bmt 2023 ?
Sure has changed a lot over the years. We didn’t have any of the cool stuff these flights have.
They bring the Barber inside the dorms now? Things have really changed. I remember them taking photos of us. I was going they wouldn't take one, but they did. I had the stupidest smile on Earth trying to look serious, but couldn't hold it.
Way Way back when I was an Air Force Officer, the only people in the AF that had any training with fire arms were Air Police. Maybe the Academy did some, but not after they graduated.
Sir, my grandnephew has been in for almost three years now and has never touched a weapon since basic training. He told me, when he asked his Plt Sgt about the range, he said his Sgt laughed and said, "That's the Marines, not us"!
Was in Security Forces back in 2017-21. We had a week of weapons training in tech school where we fired the M4, M9, m203 and got to use a decent amount of simunition (kinda like paintball but with real cartridges, was kind of cool. Hurt like hell if it hit soft tissue though lol) while at Camp Bullis doing expeditionary training. While I was in most everyone in the Air Force has to qualify annually on the M4 and M9, They go to our CATM section for that. After tech school though we only fired a few times a year unless you were at a base with a good mission or in a more advanced part of the career field like DAGRE or RAVEN. Wish we would've went to the range more often.
I was at bmt during this time I graduated may 12
The white socks on black shoes with the camp hat is goofy looking. Hopefully I can go white on white at least, damn.
I went to basic in 2020, you can bring whatever shoes. I brought white shoes, went white on white 🤠
Are the Gyms free to use whenever? I'm trying to enlist 4 years and come out very fit
Yes
They cut hair in the barracks now???
Tons of changes since I was there in 92, never got a haircut in the barracks, what happened? I never once heard in this video any of the instructors dropping f bombs and other profanities like the good old days, or the “don’t run use the hand rails “ or the clanging of the metal garbage can to help wake them up. 😂
When I went through in 2017 we marched what felt like halfway across the base to get our hair cuts, might be the same place ya'll went to back then, I think it was next to clothing issue if I'm remembering it correctly. Plenty of profanity back in 2017 though lol
That’s right, we marched from the old dormitories to the barbershop which was attached to the uniform issue room, I remember getting that clipper with a vacuum cleaner attached to it.
Why so many different uniforms for the same training?
I think the women recruits should get the same haircut!
I bet this doesn’t happen because this would negatively affect morale among female recruits.
Same
I guess recruiters are telling recruits something different, if anything at all, regarding arriving at boot camp unshaven. I was told to make sure my face resembled a baby's smooth bottom, I was going to basic combat training, not a bearded biker bar.
Are males and females in the same flight?
very different from 1993
"Rah rah rah?"
Translation: Was that PT or was that just a warm up?
23:48 that person got their name on the wrong side lmao
People used to switch them on purpose to fuck with people too lmfaooo
They get iPads now?
Weapons part scares me
What is on the tablets?
1:03 the Guy had to cut his mop off. 2:25 The Guy waiting to cut his middel part / long mop off.
21:11
This is for me
anyone have a guess why the 322nd is still not updated like the other squadrons?
Haircuts in a squad bay?
That's what I was wondering. I went through forever ago so I can't remember exactly where it was, but it definitely wasn't in our dorm.
Ours was a full blown barber shop. It was also forever ago but I remember THAT! 🤣
Wow, so much has changed since I went through in 1988. It seems to have lost it's focus on discipline, aggression, and learning things the hard way. I still remember getting punched in the chest by my TI for being out of step when marching. And I was only out of step because the person behind me kicked my feet when he was out of step. But I took the punch and didn't say a word because that's what was expected. The person behind me also learned a lesson from that about teamwork. Pushups and other PT was given whenever the TI felt like it, and we knew it sucked but it would make us stronger. These kids are missing out on so much and they will be weaker physically and mentally because of it.
Yes and no. I agree the discipline could be stepped up and some presence of leadership, just for the fact that it shows the upper command even cares; but it's a different day and age where drones, tech, and computer skills are what's wins in 2024 modern warfare. To acquire the types that have those skills need done...gently I believe. The days of every single branch needing 6'4 corn fed 250 lb gorillas Oklahoma are dwindling and are usually just funneled to the marines anyway while most of the brains go AF/Navy.
This looks like easy mode
They go to the barracks now? Wtf??
Yes, what’s up with that?
They get iPads now? What the actual hell. I started BMT Nov. of 19. So crazy how so much has changed in such little time
Wars are won with drones, tech, and advanced computer skills. Logistics and planning are more vital than ever to any doctrine than ever before. You aren't going to recruit the types of people who fill those roles by "1988 BMT" standards because its not fucking 1988. I'll take any of these kids now over any of the goobers here talking about hard it was in their day who probably can't even operate their phones without a grandchild. We have recruitment problems BECAUSE of the old ways and are now playing catch up to get enlistments.
You act like there wasn't computers, logistics and tech back the 80s lol
Recruitment problems are more than likely due to advertising and the recruiters themselves rather than the older veterans.
Talk about an axe to grind...
Look at recruit training of our enemies. The point of hard training is for the benefit of the recruits.
The blue jumpsuits are hideous too
It’s a lot more yelling
So men are training with women...LOLWhose bright idea was that
This has gotten severely tame and soft
appears so. But they probably don't show alot with the cameras around.
I went through it last summer, they definitely lightened up on how they treat recruits but the screaming and yelling is all still there, especially in the first three weeks.
Why are they allowed to smile?
Lol it's just 2 hrs of haircuts wat
wtf are those tablets
So where’s the yelling?🤨
What if I have a tattoo by my ear? Would I still be able to join??
Unfortunately not. They are easing on regulations so it might be a possibility in the future
Right
Lmao this was my training cycle, but yes you can but it can’t be bigger than 1 inch.
just laser it off…
Why are trainees calling instructors sergeants? They should be either ma’am or sir. There is no discipline. I went in 08 and we wouldn’t dare call an instructor sergeant unless it was full rank and name
bro things changed damn. that was damn near 2 decades ago
It's just a stupid thing they changed in all the branches
Because that’s how you properly address them. Why would you call a non officer sir or ma’am?
@@melvinelder3587 " Back in MY day!"
Saying there is no discipline because they are calling them by their rank is the worst take ever. You would never call an NCO, regardless of what branch they’re in, sir or ma’am when you are out in the field. It’s actually more disrespectful to not address them by their rank because they’ve earned it. You call an army or marine NCO by sir and they will rip you up in pieces.
Wow I went through in 81, it’s pretty darn soft now.
I have tattos on my arms will i be disqaulified ?
Nothing below the wrists or above the shoulders, you’ll be alright
Go talk to a recruiter. They will answer any question you may have.
No man I have one as well a big one on my arm. Just double check with your recruiter
Nope! I'm from this squadron, got a fresh arm tat when I got out. The current rules are nothing below the wrist, and the content has to be appropriate.
Not fair that the women don't have to shave their head :(
Maybe its me, but some come across as undisciplined. Out of uniform and no one corrects this. Some have PT jacket on some don't. We would have never looked at the camera throwing peace signs and coming out of military bearing. I guess this is the new generation. The females hair on the color looks sloppy and even the major who had blond hair hair black hair scrunchies on her ponytail. Looks sloppy to me.
its the Air Farce Darlene---foy boys and girls. NOT THE MARINE CORPS
This is a Rainbow flight! They’re still in civilian clothes…. And expect that tines changes with remake hair styles and mannerisms. Time passes…and refs change overtime. Otherwise you couldn’t attract modern day young folks. They’re going to fall in! Just not your way.
great
Definitely you
It’s not mandatory to wear the jackets during pt workouts so ppl that over heat quickly dont pass
BMT is not as soft as this video is making it out to be 😂
God this is so pitiful. I went in in 2017 and just the amount of lack of discipline and trainees not using their diaphragm worth a damn is unreal. No instructor watching and instructing the haircuts? What happened to the haircut station at clothing supply? It was going to hell when I left lackland in mid 2018 a bunch of damn sneaker weekers walking about for the first two weeks. Instructors being reprimanded for actually doing corrective training Such a shame.
damn has the airforce really changed that much?
@@juuls6758 I'm army but i see even the air force, which arguably is the easiest (at least physically) basic training, has people like op going 'back in MY day!"
yuck
SGT Baily "Sgt Sweet Pants"
How easy 😆
Must be for this generation.
Is this America?
Can someone please tell me when it became ok to have facial hair during Basic? That would have never be ok when I went to basic or served.
new regs
@@manitheedon Its not new regulations I believe its because of a genetic disorder causing facial hair to loop and grow back into the face so they get a waiver for it but still need to cut it to a certain length
@@ShroudedGhost7668ew regs makes more sense than what your tryna say 😂
I’m one of the people in this video with facial hair. I had longer facial hair due to religious reasons so I was granted a waiver to have facial hair. The other people who have a stubble look have a waiver bc of medical reasons. When shaving they get really bad bumps and rashes so they get waivers that permit them to use an electric razor
Way back when, many African-Americans in service used chemical depilatory instead of shaving to avoid the ingrown hair problem. The stuff really smells bad. My room mate in the BOQ would apologize every time I turned the light on in the bathroom. The exhaust fan was on the same switch.
My grandnephew wasn't kidding!!! On Family Day, he told us recruit training was boring. He was trained by four Marines before he left. Grandpa did his basic knowledge. Uncle did his PT. Big Tio (Great Uncle, me) did Drill and Big Tia (Great Aunt, wifey) did marksmanship.
He said he got in trouble a couple of times for laughing. I can see why he was bored and laughed.
@@Sjqlby Thank you for the kind words. Oh my goodness, what it took to convince him the Air Force was the way to go! (We've been Marines since the Korean War.) Now he couldn't be happier. He graduated recruit training as an E-3 and won a couple of awards. Physical fitness, weapons and one other. We are just as proud of him as when our own kids graduated from MCRD San Diego.
Semper Fi!
My grandnephew wasn't kidding!!! On Family Day, he told us recruit training was boring. He was trained by four Marines before he left. Grandpa did his basic knowledge. Uncle did his PT. Big Tio (Great Uncle, me) did Drill and Big Tia (Great Aunt, wifey) did marksmanship.
He said he got in trouble a couple of times for laughing. I can see why he was bored and laughed.