Thanks to those dedicated men and women for their abnegation and commitment in making out of me a better man. I salute you all! Aim High... Fly! Fight! Win!
Thanks for enlisting. Enjoy the Air Force. I spent 22 years and enjoyed every minute, even when I was on 1 year deployments w/o my family. Just listen to your TI's. They might yell, but in the end of 8 1/2 weeks you will be ready for the real Air Force. Good Luck
Take it day by day. First week you're there you'll probably be regretting it and wanting to leave but just keep your head up and push through. You'll meet some people from all walks of life and have an experience a lot of other people haven't had.
That's my flight haha world famous 369 they made us believe this video was world famous every where we went people called us world famous. These are my brothers til the day I die. Lol McCray "the chow runner" got so much better its crazy to see him at the beginning like this lol.
+Ted Munyer Your Recruiter is correct. BMT is 7.5 weeks (as a trainee) + an additional week known as Airman's week for a total of 8.5 weeks. The last week you receive more privileges than a trainee and attend a series of briefings concerning the operational Air Force.
***** Back in 1973, I remember a few MSgts running BMT flights. In that day, a few made E-7 before their Lackland BMTS assignment was over, and they opted to finish their BMTS stint. Afterwards, they either returned to their old AFSC, or re-trained to a new one...very few were old enough to retire. Once in a while, a superintendent E-7, E-8, or E-9 will "borrow" a flight for a day to see first-hand what's up in the field.
+Clayton Johnson Because of the scandals in recent years, fewer NCOs are applying for MTI positions. Therefore, the AF can now mandate that any NCO be assigned to a tour at Lackland.
+antares4s Sort of.....nobody really "applies". I was selected by my chain, which is the new process. You have to be a TSgt or MSgt and meet several criteria.
Michael Esarey Nobody applies cause it can be a really touchy duty. Way to easy to get into trouble over nothing with Trainees being able to file complaints. So they have to draft people now. Another case of over reaction to what happened.
SSgt then TSgt Ronald E. White 321TRS 98-03/FTX, a lot has changed some good some bad, but I known the hell I put my trainees in served them well. Defensor Fortis
It's a shame that the basic training today is nothing like it used to be before the scandals.... All's it takes is one trainee to say "he/she touched me" and that MTI's career is screwed. Mostly the reason I got out. The generation we were getting straight out of boot were undisciplined as hell. They feared no rank at all. When I got out of BMT, I feared anyone over E-3.... Good job Air Force, you've over corrected the issues and I've seen great NCO's get out due to the new "why" generation coming in to the ranks...
Thanks to those dedicated men and women for their abnegation and commitment in making out of me a better man. I salute you all! Aim High... Fly! Fight! Win!
I commend these MTIs. Considering all the scrutiny now, and the difficulty to even get vectored for the job, they truly live by the core values.
I was in MSgt Pendelton's second flight. He was a tough MTI, but a good one
Thanks for enlisting. Enjoy the Air Force. I spent 22 years and enjoyed every minute, even when I was on 1 year deployments w/o my family. Just listen to your TI's. They might yell, but in the end of 8 1/2 weeks you will be ready for the real Air Force. Good Luck
I just graduated from the 320th, CAN'T STOP THE ROCK!!!!
I was at the 320th back in June 2005. Flt 04-05. Can't stop the rock! I loved basic so much I went to officers equivalent in April 2013, lol!
Daniel Hammer good on you, sir. I wish you all the best in your career. Aim High, Airman.
Roll gator what?roll gator roll!
2:58
I will never leave an Airman behind,
I will never falter,
And I will not fail!
I was in the 320th, so proud to have been there. Gotta love those Gator Rolls
Naaaaaaaaah bruh 320 no here
I actually had master sergeant pendleton in my flight for a week or so, he was quiet loud
quiet loud?
quite. my bad
That maintainer badge though.
Technical Sergant macfarlane was my mti she was awesome but in ur picture she was a staff sergant
AYYYE THAT MTI AT THE BEGINNING PICTURES, MACFARLANE, WAS MY COUSIN FLIGHTs MTI!!!!!
I was there at the 320th when they filmed this. I believe I was in my 5th week
how was it. is it that bad I leave in 48 hours
Take it day by day. First week you're there you'll probably be regretting it and wanting to leave but just keep your head up and push through. You'll meet some people from all walks of life and have an experience a lot of other people haven't had.
Hell yeah, that Gator Squad
I was there on that period of time but on 321st. Flt. 373
My Brother Sean is in this video! Go Lackland!
320th HUA!
320th GATOR ROLL!
That's my flight haha world famous 369 they made us believe this video was world famous every where we went people called us world famous. These are my brothers til the day I die. Lol McCray "the chow runner" got so much better its crazy to see him at the beginning like this lol.
United States Air Force Did I hear it correctly that USAF BMT is 7 1/2 weeks in length? I was told by my recruiter that it is 8 1/2 weeks?
***** technically it's 8.5 weeks, but your final week there is just outprocessing. Just basically staying out of trouble
+Ted Munyer Your Recruiter is correct. BMT is 7.5 weeks (as a trainee) + an additional week known as Airman's week for a total of 8.5 weeks. The last week you receive more privileges than a trainee and attend a series of briefings concerning the operational Air Force.
THE VER FIRST MTI WAS MY SISTER FLIGHTS MTI!! MSGT PENDELTON HES REALLY GOOD
They have senior non commissioned officers pushing flights now?
***** Back in 1973, I remember a few MSgts running BMT flights. In that day, a few made E-7 before their Lackland BMTS assignment was over, and they opted to finish their BMTS stint. Afterwards, they either returned to their old AFSC, or re-trained to a new one...very few were old enough to retire. Once in a while, a superintendent E-7, E-8, or E-9 will "borrow" a flight for a day to see first-hand what's up in the field.
***** yea they want TSgts or MSgts mostly now with all the shit thats been going on in the last few years
+Clayton Johnson Because of the scandals in recent years, fewer NCOs are applying for MTI positions. Therefore, the AF can now mandate that any NCO be assigned to a tour at Lackland.
+antares4s Sort of.....nobody really "applies". I was selected by my chain, which is the new process. You have to be a TSgt or MSgt and meet several criteria.
Michael Esarey
Nobody applies cause it can be a really touchy duty. Way to easy to get into trouble over nothing with Trainees being able to file complaints. So they have to draft people now. Another case of over reaction to what happened.
So awesome!
Roll Gators! Warrior Flight 109 2008!
it's 7 1/2 weeks of basic now?
I'm shipping out July 14th :D
+nikki fox Have fun. Remember it's all mind over matter. Screaming is their job, don't take anything personal. SSgt Thomas Wright
SSgt then TSgt Ronald E. White 321TRS 98-03/FTX, a lot has changed some good some bad, but I known the hell I put my trainees in served them well. Defensor Fortis
Omg! so you probably remember Sra Strange, Middleton, and Cusack. lol
Yup
this is my flight. world famous 369!!!
the airforce get the best chow halls and benefits for some reason.
It's a shame that the basic training today is nothing like it used to be before the scandals.... All's it takes is one trainee to say "he/she touched me" and that MTI's career is screwed. Mostly the reason I got out. The generation we were getting straight out of boot were undisciplined as hell. They feared no rank at all. When I got out of BMT, I feared anyone over E-3.... Good job Air Force, you've over corrected the issues and I've seen great NCO's get out due to the new "why" generation coming in to the ranks...
that flight was a week ahead of me haha
Are there any blue campaign hat-wearing MTIs at either the Air Force Academy or Maxwell AFB's Officer Candidate School?
King Bee Maxwell..
King Bee There are no MTIs at the Air Force Academy, basic cadet training is run by the upperclassmen at the academy.
+King Bee MTIs are present at Maxwell as part of the training cadre.
Who else is shipping out in May 2016?
May 17th
Me
may 31