Graduated this in 2004...brings back memories..was hell at the time but I can emphasis enough what a better person I have become from it. Will forever be in debt to those people especially my TI. Shout out to the peeps at the 320th!
I miss BMT so much that im watching these videos. When your there going through it everyday it sucks it seems like jail but once you graduate you realize it wasnt even that bad and you actually start to miss it. To this day i still have dreams about BMT. To everybody going to BMT your gonna hate it but at the same time your gonna love it. You meet new friends and become so close with the people there its like your all a family an they help you get through it
I am watching this video to know what to expect, Tomorrow at 7 am i begin my senior year of high school,After i graduate in may, I leave for Basic training in the United States Air Force.I cant begin to tell you how excited i am. Thank you to all who serve/served. God Bless,
Graduated on 26 Jan - 322 TRS/FLT 125, at tech school now (Fort Sam Houston). Good luck to all you soon to be trainees... your in for a hell of a ride.
Stop hating if youre a marine or a infantry soldier in the army stop taking trash , these guys actually put effort in school unlike us thats why they deserve an easy boot camp good job guys you deserve it
Pull ups are fuckin motivating!! just keep at them, i started at 2 back in january and now im at 15, leave for USMC bootcamp in 5 days. Keep at it!!! only way to get better at them is to keep doing them!!
My experience so far, any branch you chose to go to will test you. You will end up either a better person, reveal who you really are leaving it up to you to make yourself better, or reveal physical and/or emotional limits. Don't think any branch is less tough than the other. They are all tough. And we are all on the same team.
Things have changed a lot since I went through in 1986. We didn't have "Warrior Week". I really wish I had stayed in, I was offered the chance to go to Drill Instructor school. I love our Air Force!
====>> I LOVED my (6) year term in the Air Force. If you plan on joining the AF, do so! Upon getting out, where it be after one term (then go AF Reserve), or retirement, you will have so many options available for you! I became a contractor for the AF while receiving a dual bachelors! Married an Air Force Officer, and we received a loan to start our own business! Had two kids in Germany and benefits forever! Can't forget the diligence, integrity and character I've received for a lifetime!
I was thinking of going PJ. Then i researched the physical demands they have to have. And damn, i changed my mind. since then i am much improved in the PT department, but a still waiting for my Basic Training call. figured i would go into something with a civilian equivilant. But the best of luck to you! one of the hardest jobs in the Air Force
My cousin just joined the air force last year and he said it was the best thing that nearly happened to him because he just got out of high school but he said it was sort of difficult but fun to join in.
Basic training is 8 1/2 weeks long. You will wear ABU's, a new uniform that replaced the BDU's. Your boots are sage and no longer will be polished. Pt- the run. You will be divided into running ability by wearing lane belts. The outer lanes are for faster trainees while the inner lane are for those who are slower. The cardio days consist of about 12:30 min 1 1/2 grp mile, 10 min. self pace run, and 6 sets of 30 sec. sprints. Strength traing is current in the video. Warrior week is now...
I can do like 5 right now.I recently bought my own pull up bar to use at home.I plan on just doing reps throughout the day every day.Thats how I got my push ups where I wanted them
Beast week. It is your 6th week. You will do SABC, PAR, ECP/DFP, and MOP training. You will wear a frame of choice if you wear glasses. Best way to graduate BMT is to study, do what you're told when you're told as fast as possible.
Bootcamp for all branches is easy, its when you're out in the fleet and applying your skills and strength is what separates all men ang girls apart. All branches have its good and bad, its all depend on you how you set your goal to make it a better Navy, Marines, Army and Air Force. I'm in the Navy myself, and I enjoyed most of the time I'm in it. AFTER ALL WE ARE THE BEST ARMED FORCES THERE IS IN THE WORLD.
The Air Force does a good deal of administrative, intelligence, and recon. work that the military relies on. It's the brains of the military, along with the Navy.
@TheBrudi2007 BMT for Air Force is a mind game. They teach more of an idea to group together and work together as a team. Leadership does have its role but its not a big focus because they are trying to rid of the individualism. Leaders will step up naturally or they will pick out the people who seem to not fit the role and develop them into a leader.
Good luck to you. I'm joining soon to hopefully join a Combat Communications Squadron. I also hope you luck after you get out of USAF because that job doesn't have a civilian equivalent :(
@BootCamp4Me I apologize if I came off as being rude or whatever. I find these videos extremely informational especially since I plan on enlisting as soon as I can. I have a few friends in the AF who said BMT hasn't changed much eithe. I just wasn't expecting to see David Robinson, that's all.
Support roles don't fly. I was a Jet Powerplant Technician (repaired he jet engines) in the Air Force. In battle you don't have time to do things in a relaxed pace, you need to be in shape to do things quickly and for extended periods of time. This also goes for fighter pilots, just because they sit in a cockpit doesn't mean they don't have to be in shape, in the event of being shot down behind enemy lines, they need to be able to survive and try to get back.
It's NOT the training that I'm really worried about.... It's those "Helpful" drill Sgt. that I'm worried about.... Well no use complaining now! Wish me luck on the ASVAB! :)
==--- Hey again! Honestly, joining after High school is the way to go! You should talk to your Recruiter right after the Holidays to join in June, or, if you want to wait, try and enter in September. San Antonio is known for the most treacherous summers, esp. in July and August. As for fitness, you MUST begin jogging at least 3 x week for 2 miles on pavement, not a treadmill. Additionally, try your damndest to start building upper body strength for push-ups / pullups. I couldn't do one p
approach, and truly awesome camaraderie and sense of belonging; join the Army or Marines. Con - compared to Navy or AF in general, you get treated poorly. Pro - you actually do what matters in person, on the ground.
I was in the military Air Force, and trust me I know about the ASVAB scores and what requirements are needed to get in. You do not need to explain this to me but in order to get into the Marines,, you can score as low as i told you before, but no jobs in the Air force will let you in with it,
They may not be the most physically challenging, but they aren't door kickers. They are more than likely the most mentally challenging branch which most don't realize. All branches earn their respect, some in different ways than others.
Army offers tech related branches but they can stick you in infantry when needed. Air force dep can last over a year, I have one more month left... been waiting for about 8 months.
this is very helpful..I am looking forward to going to the US AIr Force..I am in the ninth grade..and I want my career to be here..in the air force..I'm already going to junior boot camp starting October 6..but it only lasts a weekend..but type for the helpfull video
@zizumbaleba Also, this video is about 4 years old. AF basic is actually a lot more difficult now. It is longer now and there is more emphasis placed on PT and field training exercises. More focus has been placed on deployed combat since airmen have been embedded with army and MC units in Iraq and Afghanistan. But airmen are still mostly trained to be resilient, adaptable, and pay meticulous attention to detail. They're not trained to be "tough" riflemen. That's what marines are for!
@Gootch82 "World's greatest Air Force?" The US Air Force is fucking spectacular and has its reputation, but then you mean the British RAF, my friend. History speaks for itself ;)
WHAAAT!!! Pause at 1:02, I had the guy as a TI back when I was in around 2002. He didn't like me too much, mostly because I'd stand up to his ridiculous accusations against me. Glad I found this vid, nice deal.
The hardest part about the air force bmt are the runs. If you want to be an over achiever the highest standard for the 1.5 mile run is 8:55..that is pretty nuts.
I know you think you are defending something meaningful, and you are, but micheil actually has a valid point - albeit a poorly stated and mildly disrespectful one. What you said was certainly true in the past, but now the world is different. We're not the 'defenders' we used to be. We've become the aggressors. We believe we are fighting for "freedom" but really we're just cogs in a machine so complex we can't even tell who we're helping.
well i agree to an extent, airforce does have the easiest basic and and easitest jobs, however, airforce also has two of the army's best hidden secrets, PJ's and combat controllers.i can say without a doubt pjs are probably the most highly trained spe ops units the army has to offer, they do what they do so that others may live.
If you grew up poor and hungry, BMTS is a cake-walk. Plenty of food and exercise. I'd do it again just for fun. By the way, I joined in 1982 and retired in 2002. The Air Force was cool.
@adamsjay212 you can bring it.. and use it while your waiting for your plane to get to training. but once you get there you can send it home with the rest of your personal clothes you wore there.
Uniform weight, along with heat and perspiration retention have been especially criticized. The open-weave cloth construction of the BDU is also easily penetrated by insect bites. They are also notorious for causing rashes in, well, sensitive areas when wet.
Seriously people. Don't we all fight for the same thing. All the branches of the military work together, each doing different things. One isn't better or worse. They all look for different things and they all have different areas of expertise. Without one, the others would fall. That is the point of being in a TEAM! We are the United States Military. We are a TEAM!
Shipping out Feb. 21st pumped and nervous. -.- I admit to not doing my training like I should have. F. M. L. But I'm in pretty good shape so physically I'm not worried. Mentally I'm wondering if I'm prepared.
@BLACKCARGORECORDS Yo, I'm joining up soon, taking my ASVAB on Friday, pretty excited. I scored well on my pretest I think I got like a 65 or something and my recruiter was very pleased with my score. I believe I'm going in to be an Aeriel Gunner or part of the Survival Evasion Resistance Escape team, when I'm 22 I plan on heading into Pararescue and help save the lives of our spec ops guys. Very excited!!!!
My uncle is in the military and he is based in Hawaii. But I'm sure they would pay for your travel expenses to ship you out to other bases, from what I've been reading, since you would need to get to Texas for bmt anyway.
@SkaterJake191 Tips for Basic Training. Stay out of the Radar and Do exactly as your told and never question any order you are given. Dont volunteer for anything. Also, they will ask random questions like who likes water parks but that is to set you up for those who raise their had the quickest get to be Latrine Queen. Just play the game as i think of it.
wow whats it like? ive wanted to join pararescue for about 2 years now and want it so bad. im only 14 and i just cant wait to go through the indoc. when i turn 18. I run cross country, swim, run track and field, play baseball, and go to the gym daily. so hopefully if i keep it up for 4 more years ill be in amazing condition.
i took my ASVAB last January, SAT has nothing to do with it. ASVAB is a way to see which job you would be best suited for, such as going into different fields, such as General, Electronic, Administrative, or Mechanical.
SAT scores don't really matter SAT is only if you plan to go to college right after highschool i scored 1500 in my PSAT but i found out it doesnt matter your ASVAB is hard to explain at times it just helps with your job placement the most and what field you will be good in im joining the airforce when i graduate and that will be in 2013 so really this coming school year
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WOW!! Meanwhile in Marine Boot camp.
Graduated this in 2004...brings back memories..was hell at the time but I can emphasis enough what a better person I have become from it. Will forever be in debt to those people especially my TI. Shout out to the peeps at the 320th!
We had to do this when I drove for UPS . The training was hard , but at the end of it , you know every UPS driver is your brother. Semper Fi
I miss BMT so much that im watching these videos. When your there going through it everyday it sucks it seems like jail but once you graduate you realize it wasnt even that bad and you actually start to miss it. To this day i still have dreams about BMT. To everybody going to BMT your gonna hate it but at the same time your gonna love it. You meet new friends and become so close with the people there its like your all a family an they help you get through it
I am watching this video to know what to expect, Tomorrow at 7 am i begin my senior year of high school,After i graduate in may, I leave for Basic training in the United States Air Force.I cant begin to tell you how excited i am. Thank you to all who serve/served. God Bless,
@ElectricArms i did hear that too. about the army. thank for taking ur time and writing me back.
I had a blast while in boot, made a shit load of great friends. Wish I could do it all over again.
Graduated on 26 Jan - 322 TRS/FLT 125, at tech school now (Fort Sam Houston). Good luck to all you soon to be trainees... your in for a hell of a ride.
Ait strikes, strategic planning, intelligence, recon, flight coordination, etc. They're the eye in the sky.
I ship out Nov 27th and I have Intell! I'm so glad. This is just the beginning of a successful future. Can't wait!
Stop hating if youre a marine or a infantry soldier in the army stop taking trash , these guys actually put effort in school unlike us thats why they deserve an easy boot camp good job guys you deserve it
Pull ups are fuckin motivating!! just keep at them, i started at 2 back in january and now im at 15, leave for USMC bootcamp in 5 days. Keep at it!!! only way to get better at them is to keep doing them!!
My experience so far, any branch you chose to go to will test you. You will end up either a better person, reveal who you really are leaving it up to you to make yourself better, or reveal physical and/or emotional limits. Don't think any branch is less tough than the other. They are all tough. And we are all on the same team.
Things have changed a lot since I went through in 1986. We didn't have "Warrior Week". I really wish I had stayed in, I was offered the chance to go to Drill Instructor school. I love our Air Force!
====>> I LOVED my (6) year term in the Air Force. If you plan on joining the AF, do so! Upon getting out, where it be after one term (then go AF Reserve), or retirement, you will have so many options available for you! I became a contractor for the AF while receiving a dual bachelors! Married an Air Force Officer, and we received a loan to start our own business! Had two kids in Germany and benefits forever! Can't forget the diligence, integrity and character I've received for a lifetime!
Good luck bro, I'm rooting for you.
I was thinking of going PJ. Then i researched the physical demands they have to have. And damn, i changed my mind. since then i am much improved in the PT department, but a still waiting for my Basic Training call. figured i would go into something with a civilian equivilant. But the best of luck to you! one of the hardest jobs in the Air Force
those new balance boots are amazing
I'm going to enlist this summer, thank you for making this video.
Integrity First, Service Before Self, Excellence at all we do. GO AIR FORCE~
This kinda scared me but definitely gave me a good idea of what to expect.
I did USMC boot, this looks like heaven.
I was around when this filming was done at BMT in 2000 ,0:46 was my MTI .
The Air Force is absolutely awesome!
Air Force is knowledge . We are the brains of the Military. Army, Navy,and Marines are the Strength
My cousin just joined the air force last year and he said it was the best thing that nearly happened to him because he just got out of high school but he said it was sort of difficult but fun to join in.
@CalobTv i dont have a date yet, but good luck bro, 8.5 weeks isnt much, you got this!
Basic training is 8 1/2 weeks long. You will wear ABU's, a new uniform that replaced the BDU's. Your boots are sage and no longer will be polished.
Pt- the run. You will be divided into running ability by wearing lane belts. The outer lanes are for faster trainees while the inner lane are for those who are slower. The cardio days consist of about 12:30 min 1 1/2 grp mile, 10 min. self pace run, and 6 sets of 30 sec. sprints. Strength traing is current in the video.
Warrior week is now...
I can do like 5 right now.I recently bought my own pull up bar to use at home.I plan on just doing reps throughout the day every day.Thats how I got my push ups where I wanted them
Beast week. It is your 6th week. You will do SABC, PAR, ECP/DFP, and MOP training.
You will wear a frame of choice if you wear glasses.
Best way to graduate BMT is to study, do what you're told when you're told as fast as possible.
Shipping out February 7th. This video really helped. :)
6 weeks of basic.....really, oorah 13 weeks and dam proud of them all!
@anthonyrhurtado cool, have fun being infantry with the people that scored like 30
This brings back GREAT memories!! I'm so glad this was posted. @tallycoles I feel exactly the same way!
I go December sixth, I can't wait.
Air force Boot Camp was No JOKE!
26 people are marines/army and got a 3 on their asvab.
Bootcamp for all branches is easy, its when you're out in the fleet and applying your skills and strength is what separates all men ang girls apart. All branches have its good and bad, its all depend on you how you set your goal to make it a better Navy, Marines, Army and Air Force. I'm in the Navy myself, and I enjoyed most of the time I'm in it. AFTER ALL WE ARE THE BEST ARMED FORCES THERE IS IN THE WORLD.
I'm so glad im joining the USAF auxiliary Civil Air Patrol tomorrow! But im going into the Marine Corps. oorraahh
I about lost my dink at the "do not be afraid to ask your MTI questions" part.
The Air Force does a good deal of administrative, intelligence, and recon. work that the military relies on. It's the brains of the military, along with the Navy.
well i said that because abunch of people say the coastguard do nothing but all the branches do there jobs so all of them deserve respect
I leave for Basic in Aug. Pretty stoked! :]
I leave may 2nd for basics thanx for the great video...
Omg I better start practicing my running NOW. AF here I come :))
@TheBrudi2007 BMT for Air Force is a mind game. They teach more of an idea to group together and work together as a team. Leadership does have its role but its not a big focus because they are trying to rid of the individualism. Leaders will step up naturally or they will pick out the people who seem to not fit the role and develop them into a leader.
Much support and respect.
The boot camp located was 50 miles southeast of Chicago is where I was training at for 11 weeks.
couldn't have said it better myself!! :) thank ya
BTW my recruiter was telling me, recently they raised the PT standards in the AF and now they are right up there with the Marine Corp.
Good luck to you. I'm joining soon to hopefully join a Combat Communications Squadron. I also hope you luck after you get out of USAF because that job doesn't have a civilian equivalent :(
@BootCamp4Me I apologize if I came off as being rude or whatever. I find these videos extremely informational especially since I plan on enlisting as soon as I can. I have a few friends in the AF who said BMT hasn't changed much eithe. I just wasn't expecting to see David Robinson, that's all.
First thing my MTI said to me during zero week was "You have 30 seconds to get off my f@#$ing bus." Basic was awesome though looking back on it
Support roles don't fly. I was a Jet Powerplant Technician (repaired he jet engines) in the Air Force. In battle you don't have time to do things in a relaxed pace, you need to be in shape to do things quickly and for extended periods of time. This also goes for fighter pilots, just because they sit in a cockpit doesn't mean they don't have to be in shape, in the event of being shot down behind enemy lines, they need to be able to survive and try to get back.
It's NOT the training that I'm really worried about.... It's those "Helpful" drill Sgt. that I'm worried about.... Well no use complaining now! Wish me luck on the ASVAB! :)
==--- Hey again! Honestly, joining after High school is the way to go! You should talk to your Recruiter right after the Holidays to join in June, or, if you want to wait, try and enter in September. San Antonio is known for the most treacherous summers, esp. in July and August. As for fitness, you MUST begin jogging at least 3 x week for 2 miles on pavement, not a treadmill. Additionally, try your damndest to start building upper body strength for push-ups / pullups. I couldn't do one p
I took the ASVAB w/o studying and got a 57, if I studied, I would've gotten 90+! Damn, oh well, I can still enlist! Zing!
approach, and truly awesome camaraderie and sense of belonging; join the Army or Marines. Con - compared to Navy or AF in general, you get treated poorly. Pro - you actually do what matters in person, on the ground.
I was in the military Air Force, and trust me I know about the ASVAB scores and what requirements are needed to get in. You do not need to explain this to me but in order to get into the Marines,, you can score as low as i told you before, but no jobs in the Air force will let you in with it,
I can't wait to join! I have to learn to do more then 8 push ups though ;)
Why doesn't the Marines have a video like this? This is very helpful.
air force here i come! play nice sir!
They may not be the most physically challenging, but they aren't door kickers. They are more than likely the most mentally challenging branch which most don't realize. All branches earn their respect, some in different ways than others.
Most Air force bases have lakes on base, or huge pools. Everything you can imagine is there. Go to the air force website to see.
Army offers tech related branches but they can stick you in infantry when needed.
Air force dep can last over a year, I have one more month left... been waiting for about 8 months.
you are inspiring I must say
God Bless everyone who serves in the US Air Force without the military we all that are in the US would be dead!!! salute to the Airman
cardio days are 30 minutes of running. 15 minute paced mile and 1/2 and then 15 minutes self paced
this is very helpful..I am looking forward to going to the US AIr Force..I am in the ninth grade..and I want my career to be here..in the air force..I'm already going to junior boot camp starting October 6..but it only lasts a weekend..but type for the helpfull video
@zizumbaleba Also, this video is about 4 years old. AF basic is actually a lot more difficult now. It is longer now and there is more emphasis placed on PT and field training exercises. More focus has been placed on deployed combat since airmen have been embedded with army and MC units in Iraq and Afghanistan. But airmen are still mostly trained to be resilient, adaptable, and pay meticulous attention to detail. They're not trained to be "tough" riflemen. That's what marines are for!
I love driving things ( fourwheelers, cars, trucks, dirtbikes ) what jobs do get to drive
Oh gosh.... saying zero week is overwhelming is an understatement
I enlisted today out of Ramstein AB, Germany ;)
@Gootch82 "World's greatest Air Force?" The US Air Force is fucking spectacular and has its reputation, but then you mean the British RAF, my friend. History speaks for itself ;)
WHAAAT!!! Pause at 1:02, I had the guy as a TI back when I was in around 2002. He didn't like me too much, mostly because I'd stand up to his ridiculous accusations against me. Glad I found this vid, nice deal.
The hardest part about the air force bmt are the runs. If you want to be an over achiever the highest standard for the 1.5 mile run is 8:55..that is pretty nuts.
the name of the camp is JROTC.but with the j stands for junior
I know you think you are defending something meaningful, and you are, but micheil actually has a valid point - albeit a poorly stated and mildly disrespectful one. What you said was certainly true in the past, but now the world is different. We're not the 'defenders' we used to be. We've become the aggressors. We believe we are fighting for "freedom" but really we're just cogs in a machine so complex we can't even tell who we're helping.
Wow....thanks for the vid! Very informing!
well i agree to an extent, airforce does have the easiest basic and and easitest jobs, however, airforce also has two of the army's best hidden secrets, PJ's and combat controllers.i can say without a doubt pjs are probably the most highly trained spe ops units the army has to offer, they do what they do so that others may live.
If you grew up poor and hungry, BMTS is a cake-walk. Plenty of food and exercise. I'd do it again just for fun. By the way, I joined in 1982 and retired in 2002. The Air Force was cool.
I just need to practice running and sit ups. I can do the pushups, pullups, and squats with ease.
leaving jan 3rd for basic cant wait 2 go
@adamsjay212 you can bring it.. and use it while your waiting for your plane to get to training. but once you get there you can send it home with the rest of your personal clothes you wore there.
Strongest message I got from this is don't bring contact lenses lol
Let's all agree respect every branch of the United States Military for the different things they do. They are all in place to protect our country.
Uniform weight, along with heat and perspiration retention have been especially criticized. The open-weave cloth construction of the BDU is also easily penetrated by insect bites. They are also notorious for causing rashes in, well, sensitive areas when wet.
Thanks for the information!! How often does basic training change? I'm assuming that it has not always been the same.
Seriously people. Don't we all fight for the same thing. All the branches of the military work together, each doing different things. One isn't better or worse. They all look for different things and they all have different areas of expertise. Without one, the others would fall. That is the point of being in a TEAM! We are the United States Military. We are a TEAM!
very imformative and helpful video
Shipping out Feb. 21st pumped and nervous.
-.- I admit to not doing my training like I should have. F. M. L.
But I'm in pretty good shape so physically I'm not worried. Mentally I'm wondering if I'm prepared.
@BLACKCARGORECORDS Yo, I'm joining up soon, taking my ASVAB on Friday, pretty excited. I scored well on my pretest I think I got like a 65 or something and my recruiter was very pleased with my score. I believe I'm going in to be an Aeriel Gunner or part of the Survival Evasion Resistance Escape team, when I'm 22 I plan on heading into Pararescue and help save the lives of our spec ops guys. Very excited!!!!
@The83rdTrombonist I was in the airforce , and I never heard of the 6 inch square~ maybe they called differently back when u went to bootcamp?
Need to build up & study before joining
My uncle is in the military and he is based in Hawaii. But I'm sure they would pay for your travel expenses to ship you out to other bases, from what I've been reading, since you would need to get to Texas for bmt anyway.
@SkaterJake191 Tips for Basic Training. Stay out of the Radar and Do exactly as your told and never question any order you are given. Dont volunteer for anything. Also, they will ask random questions like who likes water parks but that is to set you up for those who raise their had the quickest get to be Latrine Queen. Just play the game as i think of it.
Good luck :D Thanks for serving
wow whats it like? ive wanted to join pararescue for about 2 years now and want it so bad. im only 14 and i just cant wait to go through the indoc. when i turn 18. I run cross country, swim, run track and field, play baseball, and go to the gym daily. so hopefully if i keep it up for 4 more years ill be in amazing condition.
i took my ASVAB last January, SAT has nothing to do with it. ASVAB is a way to see which job you would be best suited for, such as going into different fields, such as General, Electronic, Administrative, or Mechanical.
SAT scores don't really matter SAT is only if you plan to go to college right after highschool i scored 1500 in my PSAT but i found out it doesnt matter your ASVAB is hard to explain at times it just helps with your job placement the most and what field you will be good in im joining the airforce when i graduate and that will be in 2013 so really this coming school year