The Side Quests of Air Force Basic Training Simplified

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 21 ม.ค. 2023
  • In this video I'll explain how to earn every ribbon at Air Force Basic Training. If you think of Basic training as a video game, you'll see that basic training is just like the tutorial stage. But while there, there's opportunity for you to earn achievements. You can obtain an honor grad ribbon and a marksman ribbon if you work really hard. This is the only time you'll ever have the opportunity to get an honor grad ribbon, so make sure you give basic training your best.
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  • @blakebishop7045
    @blakebishop7045 ปีที่แล้ว +131

    hey awesome video but they actually just stopped giving the national defense medal so now graduates only get the bmt one

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Whattttt. Nooooo. 🤬🤬🤬.

    • @spelllingg
      @spelllingg ปีที่แล้ว +22

      @@Jodywithawhy yeah Jody I’m fresh out of BMT (January 5th) and on the day of graduation they told everybody that our flight cycle is the first in the new “not in war” system.
      So we all had to go into our security drawers and pass them to our dorm MTI.

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +30

      That’s terrible. I mean I guess it’s actually not. Because it means we’re not in a time of conflict which we’ve been since I joined. But it’s terrible because I just made this video. 😫😫😫 lol

    • @KamboCan629
      @KamboCan629 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      My son graduated Sept 28th. He received ND medal. I take they must have stopped it at the years end?

    • @alanchen6625
      @alanchen6625 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Lmao you still have a great smile

  • @dlyroadrunner
    @dlyroadrunner ปีที่แล้ว +37

    R.I.P to the National Defense Service Ribbon as of 31 Dec 2022

  • @bensummers1859
    @bensummers1859 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

    When I went to basic last year every trainee that didn’t wasn’t recycled or recieved an unsatisfactory rating was eligible for honor grad. Honor grad is earned by scoring enough points on a point system instead of having your TI recommend you.
    • Lack of discrepancies during your official living area inspection (Your bed and wall locker).
    • Your PT test score if it’s good enough can get you points (You don’t need to score a 90 to earn honor grad I didn’t and still got it)
    • Earning the marksman ribbon will get you points
    • Having a leadership role such as guidon bearer, element leader, dorm chief, and chappel guide will earn you points
    • Most importantly you need to get a 90 on the EOC.
    Getting a 90 on the EOC just about makes you a lock for honor grad. So many people that were deserving of honor grad didn’t get it because they didn’t get a 90 on their EOC. Despite just being an okay trainee I got honor grad over said people because I scored a 90 on the EOC. There are probably other things I missed that get you points toward honor grad that I’m sure someone straight outta basic will let me know.

  • @harryd9782
    @harryd9782 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +5

    I graduated AF BMT in 1994. I made E-3 upon graduation. Also upon graduation I had the BMT ribbon, marksman ribbon, honor graduate ribbon and National Defense ribbon. I had quite a rack and hadn’t even done anything yet.

  • @RobOutdoors623
    @RobOutdoors623 ปีที่แล้ว +40

    MSgt Reed. I graduated BMT this past week with the 323 TRS. It took me over 2 years to get to this point. Your videos have helped me so much in the time. Thank you, you’re doing a great thing for the Air Force!

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Ayeeee. Man I remember when you first start commenting. Now you’re an Airmen. Congratulations and thanks for the long lasting support. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @roberthoovan4130
    @roberthoovan4130 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

    PamThe requirements for both males and females as well as the Thunderbolt and Warhawk fitness awards are listed below.
    MALES:
    1.5 Mile Run -- < 30 years of age - 1.5 mile run in 11:57 or less
    30 - 39 years of age - 1.5 mile run in 11:57
    Push -Ups --

  • @frankcarvajal321
    @frankcarvajal321 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hey man I just wanted to say that I’ve been watching your videos for about a year now. That was when I started my process. I went to meps got tdq because of a disc hernia. Had to get a waiver (worst time if my life and I almost gave up because I was so discouraged ). 9 months later waiver approved and I ship out in June. Thanks so much for all your informative vids I watch all of them. Keep up the great content sir💪🏾

  • @zaayvw
    @zaayvw ปีที่แล้ว +3

    loving the consistency!

  • @jrstar1439
    @jrstar1439 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    My son went through BMT in Dec 18 and the firing range was being redone and would open until June 2019. They all master the break down and put back together the M16's and did their firing range with the electronic M4s, he score a 19 on the final test. But did get the honorary medal and the BTZ nine months later. Good content and very informative for new recruits entering the AF.

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wow. He got BTZ. That’s a great achievement. Big congratulations to him. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @SullyShootsIt
    @SullyShootsIt ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Another great video Jody. Really helping me prepare for the biggest step of my life

  • @kevindurant113
    @kevindurant113 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Thanks for all the advice heading to basic soon i been waking up at 4:30 am to run and workout and been studying the air force song just trying to make all the sgts job easier bc ik how hard they work

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      You’re already ahead. You got this. Good luck. 🙌🏽

  • @ErvinBuenaobra
    @ErvinBuenaobra ปีที่แล้ว

    Editing is on point 💪🏽 always enjoy the videos !!

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว

      I appreciate the support man. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @firebomb38
    @firebomb38 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the content man!!!! 😊

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I appreciate that. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

  • @NBHRaven
    @NBHRaven ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Love it. 35k+ subscribers Jody. So awesome. You’re moving up in the world 😅

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      You were there during the struggle. I appreciate your long lasting support bro. 🙌🏽

    • @NBHRaven
      @NBHRaven ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Jodywithawhy always. You’re doing a great service. I know you’ve helped me. I’m working with my recruiter now, finally got my head out of my tail and starting to cut this weight again

  • @micosstar
    @micosstar 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    jody being classy yet again

  • @MakaylaShae
    @MakaylaShae ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Hey the smiling part had me 😂 back in JROTC highschool My AI will try to discipline us and I could never be serious in the face But he knew that was just nerves and a sense of excitement he told me to fix that shit before the real deal Military.

  • @Hikaru.the.Warrior
    @Hikaru.the.Warrior ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks Jody! 👍

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      No problem at all. 🤙🏽

  • @TheSDATuba39
    @TheSDATuba39 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Jody, love your videos and I’m going to be going into the air force reserves. I wanted to know if you could do a video about the Band Flight at BMT, as I play an instrument and I didn’t see many videos from others on it.

  • @nickcardona1059
    @nickcardona1059 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Just scored 99.3 on my fitness. Can’t wait to ship out. Likely going to be the oldest person there.

    • @pep590
      @pep590 25 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      It's cool to be the oldest. Good for you. Your maturity will be a great asset for you. I'm 60 years old and taking a college course. Talk about being the oldest! 😂

  • @kttv155
    @kttv155 ปีที่แล้ว

    MSgt Reed, Can you do a video on the weight measurements coming back once more info drops? I heard it’s like army’s now.

  • @MakaylaShae
    @MakaylaShae ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Im excited to ship out Feb 28th thank
    you for this video:)

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Ayeee. Good luck. You got this. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @zaayvw
      @zaayvw ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Congratulations! what is your AFSC?

    • @youngwang5959
      @youngwang5959 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I am shipping out the same date

    • @MakaylaShae
      @MakaylaShae ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zaayvw 3F031 personnel

    • @MakaylaShae
      @MakaylaShae ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@youngwang5959 I'm preparing mentally and physically I've even downloaded the Aim High/ AF DEP app :) Congrats to you too btw!

  • @marcoescobar8578
    @marcoescobar8578 หลายเดือนก่อน

    leaving bootcamp with 4 ribbons is wild. some Marines EAS with 3!

  • @juanpineda8054
    @juanpineda8054 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Shipping out Tuesday morning the 24 of January. Literally in 2 days 😬😬

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Ayeee. Let’s gooo. You got this. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @johnhall5571
      @johnhall5571 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey man! Me too! Goodluck to us!

  • @tentuannguyen8601
    @tentuannguyen8601 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Shipping in 2 days, this video came at the right time

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ayeee. I’m glad I could help and good luck at basic. 🙌🏽🙌🏽

    • @tentuannguyen8601
      @tentuannguyen8601 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jodywithawhy only concern is we probably cannot poop for the first few weeks cuz of anxiety hahah

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Oh my god. I forgot about that. 😲😲. It definitely happens

    • @tentuannguyen8601
      @tentuannguyen8601 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jodywithawhy hopefully we will learn how to "power poop"

  • @Marcie66
    @Marcie66 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I was so upset when I went to BMT I missed marksmanship ribbon by 2 points.

  • @UltimatePostman
    @UltimatePostman ปีที่แล้ว

    2003 BMT graduate here. THose M-16's were terrible, 326 TRS FLT 028. Jammed all the time. Got 30 out of 40, didn't get the ribbon.

  • @mckinnankennard6753
    @mckinnankennard6753 ปีที่แล้ว

    About to have my first meeting with my recruiter this week, any tips?

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I would recommend learning the process and how jobs work before you go. That way you’re already knowledgeable before you sit down. This video will help. th-cam.com/video/B8v8fBgw7H8/w-d-xo.html

  • @strumminandwrenchin9162
    @strumminandwrenchin9162 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    0:39 😂😂😂😂stolen valor dude

    • @nervonabliss2071
      @nervonabliss2071 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's actually a kid wearing his dad or grandfather's (can't remember) old uniform who passed in combat afair.

  • @pep590
    @pep590 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Nice as in the early 1980's, there were ZERO ribbons that could be earned. There were no Marksmanship Ribbons for firing the M-16 the entire time I was in. There was 'No Honor Grad either', only an Honor Flight.' My Good Conduct medal was my first ribbon and medal and that was years later. Funny as also many years later, when the BMT graduation ribbon was added, I received it some 10 years after graduating from BMT. 🤣🤣🤣

  • @dngaxjii
    @dngaxjii ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a tribal tattoo (my culture) that goes from my elbow to the front of my hand. I was 18 when I got it but I went and spoke to a recruiter about enlisting she said she could get me a waiver for my tattoo because it’s visible. It’s like a wave ending at the top of my index finger and covers the bottom right side of my hand. What are the chances of my wavier getting approved? I told her I needed time to study for the asvab so we agreed the end of march I’ll go in to take the practice test before doing paperwork. I just don’t want to focus so hard on this and then the waiver not be approved but I really hope it does 😭😭

  • @sayah2x
    @sayah2x ปีที่แล้ว

    Yo Jody I’m in DEP rn man how long this process usually take to get booked a job mayne I’m ready to go

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It really depends on the situation. On average you can expect to wait 2-6 months.

    • @sayah2x
      @sayah2x ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jodywithawhy sounds good hopefully I get lucky and leave sooner than later

  • @rupvictoria3017
    @rupvictoria3017 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i was literally the worst durin basic military training i never got along with my first flight and they were the worst i learned that i need to work on gettin along with other people 🤦🏾‍♂️

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yea. I didn’t get along with too many people at basic either. But then I figured it out and learned how to be more friendly. Lol

    • @rupvictoria3017
      @rupvictoria3017 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jodywithawhy oh wow! ok! nice! that’s great sir!! lately i’ve been workin on my people and leadership skills and bein the sarcastic and rude person as i was in high school wouldn’t get me anywhere in life! i heavily changed thanks to my new family in the Air Force and in my squadron and in my wing!! lol 😊

  • @KairaisnotaLiopleurodon
    @KairaisnotaLiopleurodon ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Hey Jody! Thank you so much for your time creating this content. It's been incredible having this resource in getting prepared to join.
    I had a question I was hoping you could give insight on. I want to join for several reasons, one of those being I want to help put my wife through college. It's my understanding that airmen get education benefits and their spouses as well, or only if the airman gives up their own education benefits (which is fine by me, I've had my chance at school, it's her turn for her dream). I'm also confused about when she would be able to use those benefits. I read somewhere she could only use them 6 years after I join?
    Hoping you could help me clear things up on benefits that spouses are entitled to. Thank you Jody!

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for your support. You are correct about the 6 years of service. But even after 6 years, you have to commit to another 4 years to transfer the benefits.
      Your wife can start using them immediately as well once you reenlist for 4 years.

    • @KairaisnotaLiopleurodon
      @KairaisnotaLiopleurodon ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Jodywithawhy Thanks for the confirmation Jody! You take care

  • @Josephh415
    @Josephh415 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi sergeant Joey. I would like to join the air force but I don’t have any contact with anyone from the Air Force. Could you help me get in contact with a recruiter?

  • @fzlurrehman
    @fzlurrehman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    0:38 who is this gentleman?

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว

      Stolen Valor to maximum. Lol

  • @Stormtrooper371
    @Stormtrooper371 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Don’t know what the minimum pt score for honor grad is but I got honor grad and my score was 86. It might just be that you have to pass the pt test to be eligible.

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for that and congrats on getting Honor Grad. That’s awesome. 🙌🏽

    • @Stormtrooper371
      @Stormtrooper371 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Jody, appreciate all you do. Your channel has been a big help

  • @rk4921
    @rk4921 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I could never go to Basic because I'd just punch my TI. Besides, pizza hut pays pretty good.

  • @BigBodyGrim
    @BigBodyGrim ปีที่แล้ว

    hey Jody i have a question. i lost about 25 pounds, but still 15 pounds over my Weight requirement for my height; Is it a good idea to wait until i’m under the weight requirement to speak with a recruiter? or should i go Asap?

    • @Jodywithawhy
      @Jodywithawhy  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would recommend reaching out and let them know how much weight you’ve lost so far. Then let them know how soon you plan on losing the additional weight to meet your weight limit. The recruiter should let you know what your next steps should be. I hope that helps. Good luck and keep going. 🙌🏽🙌🏽