Air Force BMT 2021 SERIES | Episode 1: ZERO WEEK | Bus Unload & Adjusting | Meeting MTI’s

[@SummerMonroe]

SUBSCRIBE, SUBSCRIBE, SUBSCRIBE! Any questions, feel free to leave a comment!

[@TheMikaFreaka]

I fly out for Lackland TOMORROW! Scared but excited :)

[@SummerMonroe]

Congratulations!! Nerves are totally normal. Good luck and have fun ✨✈️

[@mirrahwilson2367]

How was it?

[@darkg8946]

Yooo how was it?????

[@fastkarr8256]

@Rachel B girl how was BMT🤔

[@TheMikaFreaka]

@@fastkarr8256 BMT was tough but doable! Tech school was worse tbh.

[@ItsJustJayla]

Thinking about joining! Thanks for sharing your experience ☺️

[@SummerMonroe]

Of course! Let me know if you have any additional questions. Thank you for watching! Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@crazikidgaming5326]

I leave in May. Hope i have a good experience

[@SummerMonroe]

You will. Just remember to make the best of every moment in spite of how bad it may “seem” at the time. BMT is a memory I’ll cherish for the rest of my life, without a doubt. Good luck!

[@nicholasd6823]

What day? I ship out May 25th

[@shy1125]

You got this!!!

[@crazikidgaming5326]

@@nicholasd6823Yes same😂

[@thesonofrat]

Please do a pt video! I leave on April 27th, and it would be very helpful!!

[@SummerMonroe]

Yes! What would you like to know?

[@thesonofrat]

@@SummerMonroe the daily pt schedule from week 1 to the end also if it was difficult or not, maybe just skim over the weeks, thank you!

[@Iluvyou123abc]

Hey I leave on April 27th too!! There is a discord chat for all the other April 27 shippers ! Here’s the link to join discord.gg/tnH3Mfcz

[@CG4Y]

@@Iluvyou123abc i leave the 27th!

[@Iluvyou123abc]

@@CG4Y join the discord I sent the link ! We have like 50+ people shipping out on the 27th

[@ebonyalston8399]

I’m shipping April 6

[@cierragirdy9966]

Same here 🙋🏾‍♀️ I’m in a group me chat if you want to join with some other gals that ship the same day

[@desiraepluviose5123]

Girl me too!!!!

[@cierragirdy9966]

@@desiraepluviose5123 Want to join a group me chat? There’s a few other gals that are shipping the same day

[@desiraepluviose5123]

@@cierragirdy9966 yeahhh ofc do u have insta ??

[@cierragirdy9966]

@@desiraepluviose5123 I do! @_thatsubiegirl. I’ll send ya the links and follow back

[@si4360]

I have been working out as much as I could but I’m really worried about not passing PT. I can do the minimums but I usually have to do them in sets. I ship out on March 30th!

[@SummerMonroe]

As long as you have been working out prior to BMT, you’ll do fine! The PT they have set in place will get you where to need to be in order to pass the tests as long as you apply yourself. Stay focused and push yourself! Good luck!

[@quimai6945]

Thanks for your vid I’m going at this March 30th and San Antonio Lackland as well.

[@SummerMonroe]

Good luck! Thanks for watching

[@KaylaRykel]

Do they pick your date based on your job?

[@KEN7ELTV]

Great video! As someone who's in the Army it's always dope hearing stories from other branches. Just Sub'd :)

[@SummerMonroe]

Thank you so much :)

[@sethbutler8083]

So, would you say basic was easy then? It doesn't seem too bad. I will ship out in 1 to 3 months, depending on the job I get it.

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! Basic is challenging but nothing was impossible to accomplish. Good luck :)

[@DavidEVogel]

Its been 5 months. How is the Air Force?

[@SummerMonroe]

Going well! Thanks for checking in

[@mujtabakhan7380]

Congrat!! What was your Sunday schedule? Thanks

[@SummerMonroe]

Hey. Thank you! So, it really just depends, typically they are more “relaxed” days but you will have a schedule to follow every day.

[@SummerMonroe]

Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@travisjackson3173]

My Brother enlisted in the AF yesterday.

[@SummerMonroe]

Congratulations to him! :)

[@travisjackson3173]

I'm dumb

[@mikiboo4954]

Did you have to get yourself to the meet up or did a recruiter pick you up ?

[@SummerMonroe]

It depends. I drove myself when I had meetings with my recruiter. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already ✨

[@Fullblown671]

Are they strict on when you can use the latrine? Or can you use it anytime you need it? My bladder is the size of an ant that's why I'm asking. lol.

[@yasminebarrett3681]

No they aren’t if you are formed up and just standing there just ask if you can leave and bring a wingman with you. Other wise they aren’t strict at all except at beast week.

[@Fullblown671]

@@yasminebarrett3681 Thank you for the reply Yasmine!

[@SummerMonroe]

You may utilize the latrine whenever you need to; however, they give breaks periodically to do so, so try to utilize EVEN if you feel you may not need to at the moment to avoid having to ask in more inconvenient moments such as during PT and class.

[@Fullblown671]

@@SummerMonroe Thanks Summer! This helps!

[@d.7819]

Congratulations. Great video. Great content.

[@SummerMonroe]

Thank you!

[@d.7819]

You are welcome. You will like being in the usaf. Don't do anything reckless. Lol...they say that in the usaf. Tech school is next for you. Study. Study. Study. Put your mind to it. You can do it. Stay safe and stay covid free.

[@richardroberson3802]

Oh snap I almost gave up on getting a video from you So glad to see you're doing well

[@SummerMonroe]

Glad you didn’t and thank you

[@richardroberson3802]

I actually watched your video because my 20 year old son is trying to get in now Studying for the asvab

[@SummerMonroe]

@@richardroberson3802 that’s great! What AFSC’s is he interested in? I’m more than happy to answer any additional questions you may have

[@richardroberson3802]

2a7x2 Non destructive testing Here in houston Those jobs pay really well

[@richardroberson3802]

Lol he's never been away from home I think that's the thing he's most worried about 😂

[@yonnathadondada]

congrats mama !! enjoy tech school

[@SummerMonroe]

I am. Thank you so much!

[@gatewayforyou]

did you get the peanut butter shot?

[@SummerMonroe]

Yes!

[@meghancheeks]

Do you get issued glasses and have to use even if you already have a pair or is it just for people who use contacts?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello! Yes, you do have to use the BMT issued glasses for uniformity reasons. Contacts are not recommended for training purposes.

[@meghancheeks]

@@SummerMonroe thank you!

[@elizabethj.347]

Do you bring running shoes and can you buy your own comfortable boots to use in training

[@SummerMonroe]

You can bring your own running shoes but you are supplied with a pair that you automatically pay for as well as boots. You won’t be able to purchase a different style of boots until tech training which is after BMT. Don’t forget to subscribe to my channel if you haven’t already :)

[@elizabethj.347]

Thanks for replying. I was wondering because I have small feet 😊

[@SummerMonroe]

No problem! When do you ship out?

[@elizabethj.347]

@@SummerMonroe I'm still going thru the process. I'm asking or trying to prepare in advance

[@SummerMonroe]

@@elizabethj.347 as you should! Let me know if you have any other questions.

[@sleepyxszn1725]

I know that pony tails and braids are now allowed. For females, can we have an undercut for bmt?

[@kaylibaraniecki1284]

Hi! Please halp. For bras, can I bring a combo of: tan, white, and black? Or do they all have to be the same color. TYSM.

[@SummerMonroe]

Hey! Those are totally fine. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@howiebiteler7809]

I completely forgot that we spent an extra 30 min. just walking around the air port because we were so intimidated by the large crowed of people haha. I'm so glad it's done it was super stressful especially doing chow running -_-

[@SummerMonroe]

Man! Stressed outta this world. Chow-runner, kudos to you for that!

[@liyahdavie4086]

Entry Control had me scared for my life. The pounding on the door gave me ptsd.😭. And thank God I was never a chow runner, God bless those who were🥲

[@SummerMonroe]

@@liyahdavie4086 I totally agree!! Nothing like jumping crazy at even the slightest abnormal sound near that door. I am so thankful I was not chosen to be one!

[@gorgeous_kay1597]

I’m going on August 10 & I’m SCARED ASF🥺

[@SummerMonroe]

I know that’s right but you got it

[@amazingliz.zette_6246]

Me too

[@kimberlydenson953]

My son has been at lackland for 3 weeks now

[@SummerMonroe]

Wishing him the best! BMT was pretty enjoyable looking back on it

[@kimberlydenson953]

Thanks

[@amberbooth4088]

Do they really recycle you if you fail your final PT Test? My son passed the run, the set-ups, but missed the push-ups by one and they recycled him back two weeks.

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello! Yes, they do recycle trainees if they do not pass their final PT test. In what week of training did this all take place?

[@amberbooth4088]

@@SummerMonroe he got recycled in the start of week 6, but did his final PT Test toward the end of week 5.

[@amberbooth4088]

They put him back to week 4.

[@SummerMonroe]

@@amberbooth4088 did he complete BEAST yet?

[@amberbooth4088]

@@SummerMonroe no, they sent him to his new flight this past Monday. His old flight was doing beast week wed, thur since it was cut short due to the holiday on Monday and the down day friday.

[@raimatgallo]

I leave June 15th I’m so nervous!

[@SummerMonroe]

So exciting! You’ll do fine :)

[@miyakenise]

how long is bmt + tech school. & when you graduate do you get to be home for a while? or are you stationed right after? i’m currently in DEP

[@SummerMonroe]

BMT is currently 7.5 weeks while your tech school length depends on your AFSC. You can also find all tech school information such as the length on the official Air Force website. Once you graduate BMT, you ship directly to tech and after tech you ship directly to your first duty station.

[@miyakenise]

@@SummerMonroe thankyou! i’ve commented on a few of your videos me and my girlfriend are leaving in 8 days !! i’m sorry if it’s a bother lol we are just really nervous and excited thankyou for these vids !!

[@SummerMonroe]

@@miyakenise hell yeah, congratulations! No problem, that’s why I filmed my experience. I was binge watching videos before I left, I get it. It’s a very nerve-wracking experience lol thank you for watching btw, I appreciate it.

[@s.bnaturalbeauty2444]

Hey can you please answer my question Is it true that there is alot of sexual assault and harassment in the air force base??

[@SummerMonroe]

Answered your question in my latest video! Don’t forget to subscribe if you have not already :)

[@toaocharity419]

I start bmt tomorrow!! I can’t do pull-ups and I can hardly do push-ups will that a problem for me the couple weeks?

[@toaocharity419]

*first couple of weeks

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! No, that shouldn’t be a problem. Pull-ups aren’t required only if you are competing for distinguished PT honors. As long as you push yourself and work hard, you will improve your push-ups by the time you graduate. Good luck :)

[@KevinDigital]

I scrolled past the video and was like yesssssssssssssss she finally back then i lost the video because I didn't click watch later and know boom i found it again welcome backkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkkk

[@SummerMonroe]

Ha! Thank you for coming back! Hope you enjoyed the video

[@Allan-og7wv]

Hi summer, im shipping on april27 is it true that we can use our cellphone once a week to call our family? If yes, for how long?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! Yes, weekly phone calls due to COVID. My calls ranged from 5-25 minutes but that is up to the discretion of your MTI. Good luck!

[@Allan-og7wv]

Your information is so helpful. I will take my time to say thank you 🙂

[@SummerMonroe]

Thank you for saying that :)

[@antoniojoventi]

I’m honestly considering joining I graduate from college in less than 4 weeks and I have no clue what’s my next move

[@endyabayou]

What's your degree program?

[@antoniojoventi]

@@endyabayou computer information systems

[@endyabayou]

@@antoniojoventi I think the Air Force would definitely help with that career path or even if you wanna do something completely different. Definitely think the decision through thoroughly and research the jobs you're interested in on forums like Reddit. I'm currently in the DEP program, waiting for a broadcast journalist/public affairs position to open up. I graduated with a sociology degree about 3 years ago, worked a few office jobs, but I want more and the Air Force seems like the best option for me right now. Even if I don't end up making a 20 year career out of it, it'll be an experience and many lessons learned.

[@antoniojoventi]

@@endyabayou and also I think joining is best for me because it I’m will mold me into a better man I’m only 23 but I’m still kinda irresponsible and too dependent and I wanna break away from that

[@SummerMonroe]

I think joining is a great opportunity not to mention countless benefits that come along as well. I graduated from college back in 2018. I always strive for more and I feel like the military can provide more for me. Go for it! Is the Air Force your choice of branch?

[@nathan.j117]

The MTI’s don’t yell at you during ROM?

[@yasminebarrett3681]

Idk how it was like in their squadron but I graduated feb18 and our MTI’s yelled at us even during rom which it’s not that bad because you realize later on it’s just their job.

[@SummerMonroe]

Yes, the MTI’s yell all throughout BMT; however, it did happen less often as my flight progressed through the weeks of training.

[@carti1242]

did you get the peanut butter shot

[@SummerMonroe]

Hey! Yes, I did. It wasn’t terrible! Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@lullarrodadon2874]

Did Dey let u pick where u wanted to be stationed

[@SummerMonroe]

You create a dream sheet with bases you would “prefer” but the Air Force ultimately decides on where you’ll be stationed based on needs.

[@yasminebarrett3681]

We were the squadron across from you guys the 320 Gators. Did y’all end up going to beast week cause or did it snow when you were suppose to.

[@SummerMonroe]

Unfortunately, no! We had two days designated for BEAST. One consisting of TCCC, FEST and one for CATM.

[@airmandarius7433]

I was the 321st warthogs 💪🏿 but glad u guys made it through

[@SummerMonroe]

@@airmandarius7433 same to you as well :)

[@Zayasimone]

Hey did you get the peanut butter shot?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello and yes

[@Zayasimone]

@@SummerMonroe did it hurt bc I’m freaking out over that😭

[@SummerMonroe]

@@Zayasimone personally it was more so sore the days after receiving it but not as much in the moment. Nothing to be worried about. Hope that helps!

[@niamarshall3039]

What time did you wake up the next morning when you got to BMT?

[@SummerMonroe]

0545

[@niamarshall3039]

@@SummerMonroe Okay thank you, Ive heard so many different things !

[@SummerMonroe]

You’re welcome

[@seanstrazza8751]

Randomly on my recommended haha same BMT, at Sheppard now. WOLFPACK

[@SummerMonroe]

Hell yeah! LEAD THE WAY!

[@venturahufflepuff5696]

did you get your ABUs when you got your pt gear?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! We transitioned to OCP’s and we received them at separate times. PT gear was issued in Zero Week. Clothing issue was in Week 3.

[@denaaaya]

I have locs, I won’t have to cut them off will I? 😭 I’m in the process of getting ready to join

[@SummerMonroe]

Hey girl. You shouldn’t have to as long as they meet regulations. Just put them in a ponytail and you should be fine. A girl in my flight had them. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@albyduran4455]

To can join in the airforce or air guard how good your English has to be ?

[@SummerMonroe]

That would be a question for a recruiter but as far as I know, that’s not a disqualification at all. There are actually programs such as DLIELC to help recruits improve their English.

[@Nanitaaa94]

My husband left today! Can’t wait till he finishes. Was it still only 2 people at graduation?

[@SummerMonroe]

I know that’s right. Yes, that is correct and they must be fully vaccinated.

[@ruttyfrutty718]

@@SummerMonroe can my 2 kids and husband come to the graduation?

[@xd3stiny773]

How many vaccines did u get sis?

[@SummerMonroe]

Girl I’d say anywhere from 4-6 during BMT

[@xd3stiny773]

@@SummerMonroe thank you for replying back, You got a new subscriber! 🤗

[@SummerMonroe]

@@xd3stiny773 thank you :)

[@oxgutz]

Congrats ily❤️

[@whoisbreka1838]

Do you have to take any tests in order to pass BMT?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello! Yes, you have to take 3 PT tests and an EOC test. Everything in basic is a test in some form but those are the actual ones that dictate your completion of BMT. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@vontells]

Do you have to get or be vaccinated

[@SummerMonroe]

Upon arriving to BMT?

[@vontells]

@@SummerMonroe in general but also before arriving to bmt

[@SummerMonroe]

@@vontells yes, the vaccine is a requirement for all military. Ask a recruiter as far as what the current BMT standard is. It was not a requirement when I went through this year. Subscribe :)

[@alyssavillanueva1628]

I leave in Aug. 😬

[@SummerMonroe]

Congratulations and good luck ✨

[@DavidEVogel]

Its been 5 months. How is the Air Force?

[@carolinelangley9253]

I want a freaking shout out for being your military Bestie

[@SummerMonroe]

I got you

[@richpolite]

that snow week was crazy my flt was wildin out that week 💀

[@SummerMonroe]

The snow fight was the best 😂

[@shanicegianellebermudez2869]

Was it okay to have hair highlights at bmt?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! There were girls in BMT with subtle highlights, nothing too crazy though. I dyed mine just to ensure I was on the safe side.

[@animallover1208]

Did they make you get the covid shot ?

[@SummerMonroe]

No; however, that was optional in tech school.

[@Olga_lopezz]

Amazing!!👏 do you know how tall do you have to be to enlist into the Air Force, cause I'm very short ahah and I'm kinda nervous cause I don't know how tall do you have to be. And I like working out a lot and running is my favorite sport. But I'm just curious about the height cause I want to enlist into the Military 🪖

[@SummerMonroe]

Hey. Thank you! How short are you? Which branch are you interested in joining? Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@Olga_lopezz]

@@SummerMonroe Well, I'm 4:10 and I want to join the Air Force.

[@Olga_lopezz]

Air Force BMT

[@SummerMonroe]

That is a more recruiter specific question; however, I do believe that height still qualifies you to join the Air Force.

[@shamalambadingdongboi6442]

Leaving the 20th!

[@SummerMonroe]

Best of luck to you :)

[@erikawireback2167]

Ahh! I leave in 3 days

[@SummerMonroe]

AHHH! Good luck :)

[@erikawireback2167]

@@SummerMonroe thank you!!

[@DavidEVogel]

Its been 5 months. How is the Air Force?

[@elizabethmensah5438]

Congratulations 🥳

[@SummerMonroe]

Thank you ✨

[@mozz8264]

I have to cut 17 more pounds 😩 I'm trying to leave in August

[@SummerMonroe]

You can do it! I look forward to hearing that you’re leaving within the next month :)

[@stuartkeylock4199]

I am so happy for you Hope that you get through 2021 I love all your streams love it

[@SummerMonroe]

Wow! Thank you so much :)

[@SummerMonroe]

Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already

[@shadaijafoster3814]

What was your flt

[@SummerMonroe]

FLT 239! Wolfpack

[@shadaijafoster3814]

My gf was in flt 224! Wolfpack

[@queenniyah972]

Asvab score?

[@twizzyty2435]

I just got into tech school and basic was very boring like YOU DO the same thing everyday and HATED BED drills

[@SummerMonroe]

I can agree with that but I think it was done intentionally. Bed drills were just flat out exhausting lmao but they worked. How’s tech going?

[@twizzyty2435]

@@SummerMonroe tech is different in a good why and man do you have time to catch up on sleep it’s crazy!! Totally different than basic

[@SummerMonroe]

@@twizzyty2435 man what you said! I agree, the sleeping was by far the best part of tech. Such a huge relief after BMT for sure! Good luck ✨

[@lwillisdunn]

What’s the PT requirements

[@SummerMonroe]

For BMT or the Air Force standard?

[@lwillisdunn]

@@SummerMonroe for BMT

[@lwillisdunn]

@@SummerMonroe well Air Force standard !

[@lwillisdunn]

Im looking to go to the Air Force next year but I still have to gain weight

[@SummerMonroe]

@@lwillisdunn hi! Not exactly sure how I missed your question; however, all PT standards are available on the official Air Force website.

[@joeymarshmello5982]

graduated the 4th too

[@SummerMonroe]

Congratulations!

[@valval4922]

I ship out August 😭

[@SummerMonroe]

Congratulations! You excited?

[@lovinmytwinz125]

Did they make you guys do the gas chamber?

[@SummerMonroe]

The gas chamber was not open when I went through but I think they opened it up again

[@ItsPerkyyy]

Wolf pack?

[@ItsPerkyyy]

Flt 221😭

[@SummerMonroe]

I know that’s right, flt 239!

[@ItsPerkyyy]

@@SummerMonroe that’s crazy we went through together got me remembering everything 😭😭 finna run your subs up🤞🏾💕

[@SummerMonroe]

Hell yeah! How was your experience? Thank you so much by the way, much appreciated!

[@Sarahstarr82902]

My daughter shipped out March 30th. I'm so anxious wondering how it's going.

[@SummerMonroe]

Totally understandable. You should hear from her this week! We received weekly phone calls due to COVID while in BMT

[@sofiacolesanti8501]

Do they make u jump off of a high dive in airforce boot? Super curious😅

[@SummerMonroe]

No 😂

[@lullarrodadon2874]

When yo first check hit

[@SummerMonroe]

1 month after arriving to BMT

[@brittneydo3479]

Hey! Congrats! Curious, did you have to have your hair in a bun for PT? also how long did you get to do your hair and could you do it the night before and sleep with it

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! Thank you! You do not have to have your hair in a bun. According to the new AFI, you also do not have to have a bun meaning you can wear it in a pony tail. How long you have in the morning just depends but typically there is enough time. You can do it the night before if that works for you but I took that time to let my hair rest from the tightness all day lmao

[@brittneydo3479]

@@SummerMonroe oh okay! I do know they changed it but if it's in a ponytail then it has to be a certain length right? But for morning PT it won't matter ?

[@SummerMonroe]

@@brittneydo3479 yes, that is correct! PT is the exception. Don’t forget to subscribe :)

[@jneihc4350]

Question can women cut their hair short instead of leaving it long?

[@SummerMonroe]

@@jneihc4350 yes ma’am you can

[@skyy8505]

So, can you wear your own (brought) underwear and socks in basic?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello! Yes, you can wear whatever underwear you would like. For socks, you will be in white or green socks that are issued; however, feel free to pack your own civilian socks for tech school purposes.

[@angel-nf5ix]

girl what shot? i thought the covid test goes up ur nose i’m confusion 😭😭😭😭

[@SummerMonroe]

They give you a series of shots in BMT. We only got tested not the actual COVID-19 shot.