Am I the only one who still calls them 'cammies'? Not Camo? When I was in (78-82), camo was what hunters wore. Cammies were what the military wore. Somewhere along the line, that changed.
I wish I could go back and thank those who helped me in basic, having to deal with thousands of Airman who are tired, confused, hungry cannot be an easy job. They took great care in helping each and every person.
I think many of the civilians are actually told to act that way to trainees. The MTI's are supposed to act this way as well of course, but I think they can be softer at times because they've been through basic as well and form a bond with trainees.
Same here in the OCP era. Some civilians who work at Lackland BMT TRS area act like they're MTIs and shit. They won't be like "ohh sweetheart, sorry you couldn't comprehend, would you like to me show you?" its like "figure it out, get a wingman to help you, or you'll see" That's probably to keep that military bearing mindset throughout BMT.
I've been in the Air Force 5.6 years and have deployed several times to very harsh locations. We are no longer a chair force. Get your facts correct before down playing my service chump. We are AMERICANS first and foremost.
It's good to see assigned battle buddies helping each other. When I went to Fort Jackson in 1995 my battle buddy never helped me and treated me badly nonstop and when I needed help with something he said " I am embarrassed to know you. You're an embarrassment to society and this country." Talk about a jerk among other things
I remember landing at the airport in Texas after flying out of New Jersey in a freakin rainstorm. We were coming in for a landing about an hour after sunrise and what i saw was astonishing. jACKRABBITS all over the runway, scattering to get out of the way before the plane ran over them. They were HUGE!!
BMTS 3708 Flt484 May 1980 When we first arrived At basic in civilian clothes We were called rainbows. We wore green fatigues No tags we were called Pickles.We got crew cuts Hair stood up we were Called pingers. Proud and lucky to have Been an AIRMAN.
This is pretty much how I remember it. Our flight's trip through this phase was almost like a family shopping trip. Our TI was crackin' jokes the whole time.
When I went through USAF basic in 1974, we were issued our uniforms as we walked past a counter. A guy would eyeball us as we walked by and he’d hand us what he thought would fit us.
To all the people who are 25 and live at their parents house and judge military videos in their free time, Air Force BMT can break you mentally. Very quick. The Instructors know how to find weaknesses. I was just there
Nothing like it was in 75' when I went in. 1 pr of combat boots, 1 pr of chucca boots, 1 pr of lowquarters. No uniform fitting except for dress blues jacket, rest was handed to us and was told "you'll grow into them". And damn sure NO F'N TALKING IN LINE!
+Thunderbolt22A10 Nah, i never said we had it harder. For me it was a snap The so-called obstacle course was fun for me, while many of them struggled. I will say one thing. "I was in the best shape of my life when i ended my basic training at Keesler., doing part-time basic while at Radio school
+PianoMan Smith its just possible we old farts DID have it rougher. I know we did not show up carrying anything with us, and we ran in combat boots. And there were no civilians helping us try on our uniforms to make sure they fit. And no sitting around trying our boots on. We carried them back to the barracks and they had to fit. These troops are being allowed to relax a bit. None of that back when.
+Thunderbolt22A10 I said we had it "rougher" and i was speaking "in general" for everyone. I was an outdoor person from age 14 Used to hunt trap deep sea fish and lived fairly close to the outlying woods and ponds. Spent most of my pre-USAF days out there, so i was in good shape. YMCA 5 nights a week and swim 100 laps each time ( that's a mile ) and could do 2 lengths of the pool UNDER-water ( that's 150 feet ). I have to admit that LOVE watching the A-10's FLY OVERHEAD when they were coming into Bradley airport.
Same deal with me It was Aug 1956 We took off from New Jersey at 2 in the morning during a freakin RAINSTORM Didn't think we were going to make it All the flames coming out of the engine lol Eventually a few months later i ended up in Iceland
Its accurate. Was the same way when I went through in 2004. Most of the clothing issue is ran by contractors. Usually the TI marches you to get haircuts and sends you into clothing issue and picks your flight up when you are done.
Long_Marlin69 you're not supposed to get screamed at. You're trying to make sure it fits. Go ahead. Look up the marines or army getting issjed theor uniforms. They don't get yelled at either until after
Long_Marlin69 you just have to be mentally prepared and remember it’s not personal. You have to play their game. In their game you get screamed at. It’s to make a tough soldier. I’m hoping to join the Air Force, as I have a long family history of military service specifically Air Force. Just remember everyone is going through the same thing.
You deserve plenty of respect, and you have my respect for your service. I never tried to take that away. You still however, don't have the right to go around and judge other branches, saying they don't have the right to wear camo. I don't care whether you were a grunt or a radio operator in Nam. I didn't do a thing in Vietnam. I did however, serve in Afghanistan. I don't go around trying to bring down my brothers and sisters in the military. They all deserve they uniform. No matter the branch..
What the hell is with these suede boots? Give them leather combat boots. Make them know what it is to have to shine boots after 12 hours of KP and you boots are stained from the sweat .
Not what I remember in 1985. We had a time limit and we fitted our own clothes and footware. It was rushed and chaotic somewhat. But, got thru it. Like any Basic exercise, it was a Test. My flight did not go shopping at a leisurely pace.
Yea, You are right. They got rid of the satchels. You have your BMTSG (Basic military training study guide) and a notebook you have to carry whenever you go to class.
For your information when I was in basic training in the Army I received my fatigues at reception before we actually start training. ALL branches of the service receive their uniforms at reception before training starts.
Don't know about that. When i left the moring for basic that was my first day after swearing in at MEPs. Landed at Lackland early early next morning and was my second day. Uniforms issued third day or very late second day. 44 years ago mind forgets things.
I feel so unfortunate. When I was in BMT we didn't get anything camo. We were all issued olive drab green with black combat boots. we were not issued sneekers or excercise cloths. we used our own sneekers and did pt in our greens.
I used to store my c**t cap in the thigh pocket of my flight suit. Never had to wear it or salute on the flight line. I was enlisted and was always getting saluted by young airmen on my way to a mission. Lol
That is so disrespectful. Each branch of the military is equally as important. Say thanks to EVERYONE who has been in the military to protect your rights, and don't downgrade their efforts by saying they shouldn't wear camouflage.
Running shoes???? All knew we're combat boots.....when we received our first issue we went through the big green monster, went in a rainbow, came out a pickle.
I remember getting fatigues issues in Jan of 86. I tucked my shirt in and they went crazy asking who just tucked their shirt in? Who was it, one of you just tucked your shirt in! By that time I had pulled it out again. I never confessed and no one ever told. Good lord, I just told them, what have I done they are probably on their way to nab me! 😉
324th is actually dismantled now...the building is being used for med hold :( I did KP there a couple of times...it was kinda depressing seeing all of the old "324th Knights" decorations up.
JTB damn that sucks I was a 324 knight myself was in the middle of bmt when 9/11 went down base was on lockdown we thought it was a base exercise didn't find out for nearly 2 weeks what happened. this is when bmt was 6.5 weeks
At first KP was a pain in the butt, ( but ) on the second week we had fun. I can sill remember being outside washing the garbage cans, not far from the door where the NEWBIES come walking out after having their chow. If then didn't put their cap on as soon as they came out that door, we would scream and yell, give them hell "Airman put your damn cap on" They moved quick and a couple of them even said "YES SIR" lmaooooo way too hilarious
Actually, they already have. It's called MultiCam. The Air Force, Army, and Naval combat units are all phasing it in. I've heard talks that the Marine Corps is going to adopt it, but no word yet.
I don't recall this process being all that quiet.....I remember lots of yelling that we were moving way too slow....must be an army thing only I guess LOL
@lilboosiebaz4sho. Yes, I believe the minimum asvab score to join the air force is 50. Math andscience are the main things you should focus on. I would recommend getting an asvab study book, maybe from Amazon. Best of luck to you!
sir, i acknowledge your service and thank you for it. but people like you whom say that air force are not a military force and don't deserve camouflage. they have casualties too, just by putting that on they can be marked by afghan's. its a whole different era now. get over the BULLDOG COCKY stuff and acknowledge each military force and how vital they are. we are all in the same country..every branch is serving the same department. we are all brothers and sisters.
wow so the af gets the same type of boots we marines get, only they are grey instead of brown, belville i liked those and i also got bates and then i went and got myself a pair of danners- 200$ but they are worth it. so the af only gets one color of camies? we mariens get 2 of woodland and 2 of desert
You get issued canteens and running shoes?? we had to drink two glasses of water before any meal but never had a canteen.times change. enjoy you will love it, I did.
Referring to the Vietnam era clothing issue. The "Green Giant", was nothing like what you are seeing here. Nothing like a visit to a Bass Pro Shop like you are seeing here. Screamed at, yelled at, threatened, clothes thrown at you (who cared they were wrong size) and left with no doubt what your Momma's profession was. No such thing as being "offended". And no "safe" room with hot chocolate and puppies.
Ever heard of para rescue they were in Vietnam. they save all your asses. no matter what branch, they don't care they go into enemy territory to save all branches.
Wow! They now issue Asics running shoes. When I was there in 1984, they issued a generic Chinese made artificial banana skin, no-name white sneaker. Those shoes were horrible because they were cheaply made with no support or cushion.
I notice people being issued Asics. My knowledge was that trainees are required to either bring their own running shoes to BMT, or to purchase them at the BX before PT begins. Could you clarify this?
Actually he's not wrong about that. Branches often switch training components to compare effectiveness of training styles. I got a Marine Corps Drill Instructor named SSgt. Ramos when I was in ARMY basic training. I had never heard anyone scream so much in my life.
I agree and disagree. The cammies that they're issued are a working uniform, meant to be universal. They're made to get dirty and messed up. They're cheap and functional, regardless if you're an aerospace engineer or A/C repair man. The AF desk jockeys I've met actually wear their version of Class Bs most of the time.
Interesting the use of civilians to do what military personnel use to do. The least the men could do is not stand around unshaven with their hands in their pockets. The women look like they are going shopping at Wall Mart.
i wish we could have had this music playing during this whole thing
What a feeling it must be to put that camo on... can’t wait to know what it’s like!
have you found out what its like yet? I plan on joining too
Heavenly Angel same
Am I the only one who still calls them 'cammies'? Not Camo?
When I was in (78-82), camo was what hunters wore. Cammies were what the military wore. Somewhere along the line, that changed.
Hey bud. How did it go?
I wish I could go back and thank those who helped me in basic, having to deal with thousands of Airman who are tired, confused, hungry cannot be an easy job. They took great care in helping each and every person.
Went through this back in October, what's a bit fucked up is the Civilians working at lackland treat you like dog shit more than the MTI's
I think many of the civilians are actually told to act that way to trainees. The MTI's are supposed to act this way as well of course, but I think they can be softer at times because they've been through basic as well and form a bond with trainees.
It’s a mix of them doing fit for training purposes and them taking their day out on you lol.
I mean they are doing this constantly for hundreds of new trainees on end
Same here in the OCP era. Some civilians who work at Lackland BMT TRS area act like they're MTIs and shit. They won't be like "ohh sweetheart, sorry you couldn't comprehend, would you like to me show you?" its like "figure it out, get a wingman to help you, or you'll see" That's probably to keep that military bearing mindset throughout BMT.
Considerably more pleasant experience than zero week lunch time - that was just nuts!
Really? It was just normal for me. Clothing issue, on the other hand, was a nightmare.
I've been in the Air Force 5.6 years and have deployed several times to very harsh locations. We are no longer a chair force. Get your facts correct before down playing my service chump. We are AMERICANS first and foremost.
Chair Force*
@@Ghostmanetx bro it was 7 years ago. Relax.
It's good to see assigned battle buddies helping each other. When I went to Fort Jackson in 1995 my battle buddy never helped me and treated me badly nonstop and when I needed help with something he said " I am embarrassed to know you. You're an embarrassment to society and this country." Talk about a jerk among other things
The ultimate "unboxing" video!
I remember landing at the airport in Texas after flying out of New Jersey in a freakin rainstorm. We were coming in for a landing about an hour after sunrise and what i saw was astonishing. jACKRABBITS all over the runway, scattering to get out of the way before the plane ran over them. They were HUGE!!
Jackalopes
BMTS 3708 Flt484
May 1980
When we first arrived
At basic in civilian clothes
We were called rainbows.
We wore green fatigues
No tags we were called
Pickles.We got crew cuts
Hair stood up we were
Called pingers.
Proud and lucky to have
Been an AIRMAN.
+Joseph Davis Same here. 320 TRS. Flight 067. Oct 23 - Dec 7, 2001.
***** 324 TRS FLT 662, BMT GRAD OCT 22 2010. CHECK OUT THESE KNIGHTS!!! READY FOR BATTLE!!!
@@numinous4789
320th as well but I graduated just 7 months ago so I'm still fairly fresh. Can't stop the rock!
Loren Nolen when'd you graduate?
And when we got our tags sewn on, we were called "Canned Pickles."
This is pretty much how I remember it. Our flight's trip through this phase was almost like a family shopping trip. Our TI was crackin' jokes the whole time.
Our mti left us for 7 hours and scooped us up like a soccer mom 😭
To these guys I'd just say this: when your old , you'll look back on this time and smile .
When I went through USAF basic in 1974, we were issued our uniforms as we walked past a counter. A guy would eyeball us as we walked by and he’d hand us what he thought would fit us.
Oh yes....
I'm so glad I was issued OCPs instead of ABUs
To all the people who are 25 and live at their parents house and judge military videos in their free time, Air Force BMT can break you mentally. Very quick. The Instructors know how to find weaknesses. I was just there
Only the legends know of Mr. Smith from clothing issue. He's still there to this day.. I just saw him before I graduated last week lol
Warehouse detail was 10/10
Nothing like it was in 75' when I went in. 1 pr of combat boots, 1 pr of chucca boots, 1 pr of lowquarters. No uniform fitting except for dress blues jacket, rest was handed to us and was told "you'll grow into them". And damn sure NO F'N TALKING IN LINE!
Joe Frizell Aye Sir!
So many old Air Force guys in the comments, saying how they had it harder.
+Thunderbolt22A10 Nah, i never said we had it harder. For me it was a snap The so-called obstacle course was fun for me, while many of them struggled. I will say one thing. "I was in the best shape of my life when i ended my basic training at Keesler., doing part-time basic while at Radio school
+PianoMan Smith its just possible we old farts DID have it rougher. I know we did not show up carrying anything with us, and we ran in combat boots. And there were no civilians helping us try on our uniforms to make sure they fit. And no sitting around trying our boots on. We carried them back to the barracks and they had to fit. These troops are being allowed to relax a bit. None of that back when.
+Thunderbolt22A10 I said we had it "rougher" and i was speaking "in general" for everyone. I was an outdoor person from age 14 Used to hunt trap deep sea fish and lived fairly close to the outlying woods and ponds. Spent most of my pre-USAF days out there, so i was in good shape. YMCA 5 nights a week and swim 100 laps each time ( that's a mile ) and could do 2 lengths of the pool UNDER-water ( that's 150 feet ). I have to admit that LOVE watching the A-10's FLY OVERHEAD when they were coming into Bradley airport.
They did. The armed forces are much easier now ----all to accommodate women.
Tommy Truth gonna need a source famalan
They should just have those Super Hot Airforce Jumpsuit things,they are so Cooool
Joining air force next year..I've never even been on a plane😕
That's how it was for me too lol, Then I was on a plane to Texas from PA, now I'm in England
Nilana River same
Same deal with me It was Aug 1956 We took off from New Jersey at 2 in the morning during a freakin RAINSTORM Didn't think we were going to make it All the flames coming out of the engine lol Eventually a few months later i ended up in Iceland
Well good luck!!
Did you join. How is it?
Bring back the olive green fatigues.
Its accurate. Was the same way when I went through in 2004. Most of the clothing issue is ran by contractors. Usually the TI marches you to get haircuts and sends you into clothing issue and picks your flight up when you are done.
BMT 3723 flt 035 Jan’83…. I certainly do remember this for sure..GO AF🇺🇸
wow what a adrenaline rush i don't think ill be able to handle the screaming
Long_Marlin69 you're not supposed to get screamed at. You're trying to make sure it fits. Go ahead. Look up the marines or army getting issjed theor uniforms. They don't get yelled at either until after
Sn1pElR that’s a lie. Our platoon was getting ordered left to right holding up all the gear in a giant plastic box arms locked out for 2 hours :-|
Long_Marlin69 you just have to be mentally prepared and remember it’s not personal. You have to play their game. In their game you get screamed at. It’s to make a tough soldier. I’m hoping to join the Air Force, as I have a long family history of military service specifically Air Force. Just remember everyone is going through the same thing.
Sn1pElR no, we were constantly yelled at - it never stops after you hit those yellow footprints 😅
@@jarteaga1793 Believe it or not there are different places and different facilitates that dont all operate the same. Crazy i know man.
You deserve plenty of respect, and you have my respect for your service. I never tried to take that away. You still however, don't have the right to go around and judge other branches, saying they don't have the right to wear camo. I don't care whether you were a grunt or a radio operator in Nam. I didn't do a thing in Vietnam. I did however, serve in Afghanistan. I don't go around trying to bring down my brothers and sisters in the military. They all deserve they uniform. No matter the branch..
lol, this brings back bad memories. The TI's were all over us.
I can still smell the room. (1983) They had squares taped on the floor where we had to stand to dress. Seriously... I can still smell that room...
Utilities that don’t need pressing and boots that don’t need shining...so they do what?
Anyone remember the black Chuka boots, hated them, threw them out after basic!!
What the hell is with these suede boots? Give them leather combat boots. Make them know what it is to have to shine boots after 12 hours of KP and you boots are stained from the sweat .
That sounds miserable no thanks. 12 hrs more time to do more important things
“Here’s the field gear you’ll never use.”
I dont remember it being so quite when i was issued my stuff!
Mine was issued by Marines, nor t civilians
Not what I remember in 1985. We had a time limit and we fitted our own clothes and footware. It was rushed and chaotic somewhat. But, got thru it. Like any Basic exercise, it was a Test. My flight did not go shopping at a leisurely pace.
Sucks to suck!
+40Kens Same here. 1984. They are issued PT shoes now? We had to buy our own. We also had to pay for our crew cut.
They do that to avoid any mishaps. You'll be stuck with those boots, uniforms, shoes, etc. for at least until you go to Tech School.
Any idea what the charge is nowadays for the so-called "issued uniform and incidentals"?
Yea, You are right. They got rid of the satchels. You have your BMTSG (Basic military training study guide) and a notebook you have to carry whenever you go to class.
I bet those civilian workers get off on pushing those trainees around. They did when I went through at least.
We marched in Tech School with briefcases. We were training for something different than infantry. We also had classes in basic.
The ABU's looks so better then the OCP's
ShawnTD I left BMT about a month before they issued OCP’s to trainees. I left in September
i remember this it was great
For your information when I was in basic training in the Army I received my fatigues at reception before we actually start training. ALL branches of the service receive their uniforms at reception before training starts.
Don't know about that. When i left the moring for basic that was my first day after swearing in at MEPs. Landed at Lackland early early next morning and was my second day. Uniforms issued third day or very late second day. 44 years ago mind forgets things.
Cant believe that 2011 was 10 years ago...
I can't wait for be here
I feel so unfortunate. When I was in BMT we didn't get anything camo. We were all issued olive drab green with black combat boots. we were not issued sneekers or excercise cloths. we used our own sneekers and did pt in our greens.
Wow, their boots are way better than the ones we got for first issue, times have really changed over the years.
When I was in we were issued “pickle” fatigues. Blue name tags.
And we called this getting "canned".
@@mopar3502001 Amd Pingers in Tech School. Maybe they still do.
@@mopar3502001 And I suppose “c**t cap” is not an acceptable term anymore. 😆
@@scottgoodrich5825 These days, haha no way!
I used to store my c**t cap in the thigh pocket of my flight suit. Never had to wear it or salute on the flight line. I was enlisted and was always getting saluted by young airmen on my way to a mission. Lol
i love all the calming elevator music to try and produce smiles, but i see no smiles....
u r absolutaly right...nothing better than the coast guard!
Anyone else think this video was done in slow motion? I don't see a lot of hustle yet :P
That is so disrespectful. Each branch of the military is equally as important. Say thanks to EVERYONE who has been in the military to protect your rights, and don't downgrade their efforts by saying they shouldn't wear camouflage.
Wow this video makes it look some what nice, not bad looks like a fun day at the mall
@Jbarrientos24 Yeah I never saw those black bags, I graduated in October, we have those belt satchels that come with a canteen pouch as well.
Welcome to the US Military, where ALL branches wear cammo.
brings me back :')
Wow, times have changed - issued Tennis Shoes... no way. And, were are the TI screaming in each ear. What a softer Air Force...
Running shoes???? All knew we're combat boots.....when we received our first issue we went through the big green monster, went in a rainbow, came out a pickle.
I remember getting fatigues issues in Jan of 86. I tucked my shirt in and they went crazy asking who just tucked their shirt in? Who was it, one of you just tucked your shirt in! By that time I had pulled it out again. I never confessed and no one ever told. Good lord, I just told them, what have I done they are probably on their way to nab me! 😉
They even get little book bags.
Say that to the Drone Operators, BattleField Airmen, Aerial Gunners, EODs, Pilots, and the Medics that constantly save their arses.
Great memories lol.
324Th TRS FLT 668
324th is actually dismantled now...the building is being used for med hold :(
I did KP there a couple of times...it was kinda depressing seeing all of the old "324th Knights" decorations up.
JTB damn that sucks I was a 324 knight myself was in the middle of bmt when 9/11 went down base was on lockdown we thought it was a base exercise didn't find out for nearly 2 weeks what happened. this is when bmt was 6.5 weeks
At first KP was a pain in the butt, ( but ) on the second week we had fun. I can sill remember being outside washing the garbage cans, not far from the door where the NEWBIES come walking out after having their chow. If then didn't put their cap on as soon as they came out that door, we would scream and yell, give them hell "Airman put your damn cap on" They moved quick and a couple of them even said "YES SIR" lmaooooo way too hilarious
I real Vet would respect his brother the military.
so differant than when I went through it in Jan 1980
Actually, they already have. It's called MultiCam. The Air Force, Army, and Naval combat units are all phasing it in. I've heard talks that the Marine Corps is going to adopt it, but no word yet.
These videos come from DVDs that you get of your time in BMT. They're all made by the same company and follow the same basic format.
I went through in early 2006 and remember it being right after warrior week which was week 4 if I remember right.
What's with that music lmao
That shit was incredibly stressful when I went through it
Alright, let's see how they do without the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and National Guard supporting them.
very dedicated men....to become a air force someday....
I don't recall this process being all that quiet.....I remember lots of yelling that we were moving way too slow....must be an army thing only I guess LOL
@lilboosiebaz4sho.
Yes, I believe the minimum asvab score to join the air force is 50. Math andscience are the main things you should focus on. I would recommend getting an asvab study book, maybe from Amazon. Best of luck to you!
In 1969 they threw the clothes at us. My trousers were way too long and way too big around. Then I lost weight.
2 days later...."hey has anyone seen my shir.... dangit"
No, you have to purchase them, they are around $80
My stepdad is a vietnam vet and even he called me an air force weenie!
They look so serious and so scared. Jesus christ if a one of them set foot on PI they would shit their heart out.
Wow. Mine was much different. July 2004
sir, i acknowledge your service and thank you for it. but people like you whom say that air force are not a military force and don't deserve camouflage. they have casualties too, just by putting that on they can be marked by afghan's. its a whole different era now. get over the BULLDOG COCKY stuff and acknowledge each military force and how vital they are. we are all in the same country..every branch is serving the same department. we are all brothers and sisters.
wow so the af gets the same type of boots we marines get, only they are grey instead of brown, belville i liked those and i also got bates and then i went and got myself a pair of danners- 200$ but they are worth it. so the af only gets one color of camies? we mariens get 2 of woodland and 2 of desert
Yes being trained for purely combat purposes mainly you guys will need them
You get issued canteens and running shoes?? we had to drink two glasses of water before any meal but never had a canteen.times change. enjoy you will love it, I did.
Referring to the Vietnam era clothing issue. The "Green Giant", was nothing like what you are seeing here. Nothing like a visit to a Bass Pro Shop like you are seeing here. Screamed at, yelled at, threatened, clothes thrown at you (who cared they were wrong size) and left with no doubt what your Momma's profession was. No such thing as being "offended". And no "safe" room with hot chocolate and puppies.
Anytime
Anyplace
Mustangs
Ever heard of para rescue they were in Vietnam. they save all your asses. no matter what branch, they don't care they go into enemy territory to save all branches.
and to think, he'll be waking up in about an hour or so to an MTI screaming at him to wake up. I don't think He'll be so excited then
MTI texting while Airman tieing his boot strings. Big no no.
wow. I wish the navy got treated this nice during issue lol
Awesome music
God help you if you're the trainee who forgets to bring black socks to second clothing issue.
Wow! They now issue Asics running shoes. When I was there in 1984, they issued a generic Chinese made artificial banana skin, no-name white sneaker. Those shoes were horrible because they were cheaply made with no support or cushion.
Macker Maldrill lol sounds like an asic shoe honestly
In mid 70’s, we had our combat boots to excercise and run.
Do the recruits stop at the Starbucks coffee stand before or after their shopping trip?
there sachels for ur books, u always have to carry them with u, but i think now they use binders or something im not sure
God.... this was literally like one month before I got there.....
They charge a fortune for this stuff at the surplus store
Yep, a trainee actually did kill himself with the strap about a month before i went. I go the little blue book too.
you guys know that air force basic is considered harder than navy and army boot camp now right?
I notice people being issued Asics. My knowledge was that trainees are required to either bring their own running shoes to BMT, or to purchase them at the BX before PT begins. Could you clarify this?
I get that air force is good for their paying and other stuff but I want to do more intense stuff
Then you should look into Air Force Spec Ops opportunity if you want intense.
Someone supposedly hung themselves with a satchel now they issue web belt "satchels which are clipped to the belt through A.L.I.C.E. clips
Actually he's not wrong about that. Branches often switch training components to compare effectiveness of training styles. I got a Marine Corps Drill Instructor named SSgt. Ramos when I was in ARMY basic training. I had never heard anyone scream so much in my life.
i didnt get a satchel for my books lol but all you really need is you BMTSG
I agree and disagree.
The cammies that they're issued are a working uniform, meant to be universal. They're made to get dirty and messed up. They're cheap and functional, regardless if you're an aerospace engineer or A/C repair man. The AF desk jockeys I've met actually wear their version of Class Bs most of the time.
That failed handshake at the beginning
Interesting the use of civilians to do what military personnel use to do. The least the men could do is not stand around unshaven with their hands in their pockets. The women look like they are going shopping at Wall Mart.