I will be leaving for air force basic training in just a few days, and i was wondering whether anybody had any tips or things that would be good to know ahead of timeDoes anyone have any advice or tips for basic training?
do everything with enegry, and show pride, speak loud and clear, and never look in the DS/DI's eyes, cause you'll be eye ballin them lol, dont do it.. dont bring in contraband, such as candy or soda.. dont show fear.. i dont know much about the air force, but thats the marines, just try not to stick out, then the DI will target you. learn the ranks, who and who not to salute.. if they give you any kinda study books, read them, memorize them. it really helps. dont speak unless spoken too, dont move, sneeeze or nothing in formation. be ready and prepared for the next day, be organzied with your clothes and rack. if you get the chance to eat rice.. eat rice, it expands in your stomache and makes you feel full. hydrate, and drink water as much as you can. take notes in class, lots and lots of them, and study them, the classes have alot of info. and not alot of time. dont sleep in class. do not call the m16a2 a gun.. its a rifle. DO NOT say thank you, or sorry to a DI. do not put your hands in pockets, or crossed. keep them by your side. dont lie on your bed unless your told too. DO NOT call a DI maam or sir. also do not show your palm while saluting, its an insult and shows giving up..
this is alot of info lol i hope it helps and good luckDoes anyone have any advice or tips for basic training?
Always strive to do better than the best of your buddies. Not less or as good as. That's what sarge wants out of every one
Keep your mouth and legs shut, do everything you're told to do with speed and intensity, even if it ain't Marine boot.
Make sure you do as you're told. Listen carefully and follow instructions. Have a positive, can-do attitude. Don't allow yourself to wallow in pity if you made a mistake or had a bad day. Do research before you leave to find out about what to expect, and watch videos on YouTube. Do not cry, and do not complain. Know that the first 2 weeks are the hardest, and they will not be fun, but once you hit week 3, things get easier.
The TIs are not obligated to let you write home or call home, so don't do anything to make them angry, and take advantage of any time you can to write.
Go to church services on Sunday, even if you're not religious. It's a great break from the day-to-day of BMT, and no one yells at you. You get to be inside in the air conditioning connecting with your fellow trainees. If possible, volunteer for the Chapel Guide position. You will have a lot of free time on Sundays. You will have to do a lot of marching, since you accompany younger flights to and from church services, but you get plenty of break time, you get to eat at your own pace, and you can attend as many church services as you want.
If you play an instrument, volunteer for the band flight.
Bring lots of envelopes and stamps, and make sure your family and friends know that they should write to you as often as possible.
Be prepared to get very little sleep, and don't take anything personally. The TIs are not attacking you. They are just doing their jobs. They will yell at everyone.
Pay takes a couple of weeks to kick in and get deposited properly, so make sure you have enough before you leave. Make sure someone at home is paying any bills you have--you will not be able to pay any bills from Lackland.
You cannot keep your cell phone with you, but you may get it back when you are given patio breaks or base liberty.
Don't ever lie to your TI, and don't make stupid mistakes.
Check out this website for more in-depth info on AFBMT:
http://usmilitary.about.com/cs/airforcej鈥?/a>
Check out this YouTube video series on the BEAST:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7pmaXh9W7鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_nMqM8tS5鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FYaE8kof5鈥?/a>
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IQ15bOYXl鈥?/a>
Also, for graduation, make sure you have the name, date of birth, and driver's license number of all family and friends who want to attend. You will be asked to provide this information during your 3rd or 4th week of BMT. All graduation attendees must pass a criminal background check and be cleared before they will be allowed on base.
Good luck, you'll do great!
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