Air Force BMT 2021 SERIES | Episode 3: WEEK 2 | Chow Hall | 25 Min Run Days | What Are 341’s?

[@SummerMonroe]

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[@cierragirdy9966]

Leaving to BMT tomorrow morning🙌🏾 I’m excited to get this started and over with haha.

[@venturahufflepuff5696]

good luck!!!!!

[@SummerMonroe]

Good luck! Have fun :)

[@d.7819]

Good luck. Everything will be ok.

[@cierragirdy9966]

Appreciate it ☺️ about to hop on the plane now! I’ll be posting videos once I get established at Tech School 🤘🏾

[@tianad4843]

@@cierragirdy9966 good luck

[@tinabrandon459]

My son is leaving on Tuesday so I am soaking in your videos learning what he is about to go through. Congratulations to you on your incredible accomplishment of graduating from AF BMT!!!!

[@SummerMonroe]

Thank you!! I wish him the best of luck! I’m here for any additional questions you may have :)

[@nicholasd6823]

I leave May 25th! Nerves starting to kick in.

[@SummerMonroe]

It’ll be here and gone before you can blink. Good luck and have fun :)

[@nicholasd6823]

@@SummerMonroe thank you! Your videos have helped especially with explaining how covid plays a role in BMT.

[@SummerMonroe]

@@nicholasd6823 Before BMT, I wish I knew a lot more going in so that’s my goal. I want to provide as much insight/advice as possible so thank you for that

[@JuztBillz]

Could you make a video explaining what workouts the MTIs made you do for corrective training or getting beat

[@SummerMonroe]

Yes, not a problem! I will be sure to include that in my next episode for Week 3

[@karlyb8804]

Do I guys run outside ? Like where do you guys do your pt tests ? Bc I know Navy does it inside

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! We ran outside for PT and PT tests

[@MyEuropeanTravels]

I leave April 27th! I’m so excited because I’ve been waiting for 10 months for dates. Thank you for all this information. We appreciate you so much.

[@SummerMonroe]

Yes!!! I’m so excited for you. Such a memorable experience. Have fun! Thank you :)

[@ubertube5308]

These videos are really great. Thank you for taking the time out of your day to share! I had one question, while at bmt, are you allowed to use your phones at certain times, or not at all?

[@SummerMonroe]

Not a problem! Thank you so much for watching. At certain times. We had mandatory weekly calls ranging from 5-10 minutes due to COVID-19.

[@hapiheart8370]

Hi. What score in ASVAB test should I get for Airforce level? Taking it next month.

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello. The minimum is a 31 but the higher you score, more jobs will be available. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@ciaraarencibia4410]

Do they still have a lot of COVID restrictions? Do they still do the communal showers and whatnot?

[@SummerMonroe]

Yes! They do have restrictions; however, we do shower all together but we’re told to use every other shower head to create space (the 6 feet distance) between one another.

[@lupitatorres4355]

I leave for BMT May 4th and was wondering can you give an insight of what it’s like to do your hair while in BMT and how does that affect you when you shower? Thank you! Also just another question, Does it matter the way you do your hair, for example having a part in your hair.

[@SummerMonroe]

You will adjust to the time frames they set forth for you to get in line with so it will be possible. Not always convenient but doable. Wash your hair when you need to and let it down whenever you can such as during the evening when you get back from chow as well as while you are sleeping at night. Parts are also allowed for hairstyles. Good luck in BMT :)

[@jalilap.6039]

Me too

[@lupitatorres4355]

@@SummerMonroe I have another question! So I’ve been buying things for bootcamp and when taking hair gel does the size matter and also if it contains alcohol in the ingredients would that risk it being taken away? And also what day is it that you are going to put your hair in a bun? Upon arrival or later on?

[@SummerMonroe]

@@lupitatorres4355 oops, not sure how I missed your question. Any gel should be fine. Popular brands used in BMT include Tresemme (they issue this brand in your backpack) and Eco Style (available to purchase at the BX). Keep in mind you are able to shop at the BX when they authorize you to do so. I also had my hair in a bun when I arrived to BMT.

[@katherinhouston2392]

Hi can you wear any jewelry in basic? Such as like your ring ect

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello :) Yes, you can wear a wedding band.

[@UnansweredHails]

For the 25+ min run, was it continuous? Like no splits (example: run for 3 mins, walk for 3 mins) I hear a rumor it was split, but I thought it was continuous lol Thanks for your videos!

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! All runs are continuous. If you stop, the MTI’s yell. Thanks for watching :)

[@avery9846]

what was the pace like for the 25 minute run? was there like a set pace?

[@SummerMonroe]

Not at all, just ensure you’re moving at all times. Light jogs are fine! Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@avery9846]

@@SummerMonroe thank you so much! and i sure will. i’m joining the airforce soon, so your videos are helping me a lot!

[@SummerMonroe]

@@avery9846 thank you so much! I love to hear that you’re finding them helpful! I tried to answer everything I wanted to know prior to going to basic. Let me know if you have any additional questions.

[@haleyfranklin7585]

Hi I'm leaving for BMT in 2 weeks and I'm super anxious and nervous about BMT. Do you have any advice to calm the nerves? Is it really bad?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! Yes ma’am, I do. Try not to overthink as hard as it may be. BMT is only 2 months of your life and go in trying your best at everything. Remember it is all a process. No, it’s really not that bad. Half of the time, you’re only thinking it’s bad because you’re being yelled at or told to do things you’re not normally use to. You’ll eventually learn to laugh at it at a certain point. Just do what you’re told and you’ll graduate in no time. This first couple of weeks “feel” like a drag because you’re just getting there but once you get within the routine, the weeks breeze by. Everything else will work out the way it should. Also, continue watching the series, it will wrap everything up for you on what to expect week by week. Don’t forget to subscribe if you haven’t already :)

[@Sh33ma]

do you get glasses in bmt?

[@SummerMonroe]

Yes!

[@SummerMonroe]

Don’t forget to subscribe.

[@amandaseman8029]

Hey girl! How often were you able to write home throughout basic?

[@SummerMonroe]

Hi! It depends on the amount of “personal time” you are allowed but I was able to write a decent amount of letters. You also get weekly calls due to COVID-19 right now

[@sksman71]

My son will be graduating next week April 15th. My son got to do chapel assistant and did chow hall runner one time.He had to report to a table of 5 MTIs and messed up on how he presented the report,then got chewed out by 5 MTIs 🤣🤣🤣

[@SummerMonroe]

That sounds accurate! The chow board was very intimidating 😂

[@Sierralove23456]

In 2025 I graduate highschool I wanna do Air Force maybe army but mostly Air Force. But I’m in JrRotc, n there’s a possibility that I will graduate early. Can I still join with 3 years of education?

[@Sierralove23456]

Highschool education

[@SummerMonroe]

Hello! As long as you complete high school, you should be in a qualified position to join a branch of service. Are you currently in AJROTC?

[@Sierralove23456]

@@SummerMonroe yes I am! And thanks, because I was so confused everyone is like no you need 4 years of highschool but again thanks

[@SummerMonroe]

No problem! Are you in accelerated courses in high school?

[@Sierralove23456]

@@SummerMonroe Yea. I’m gonna do honors all sophomore year

[@IffyEdem]

Chow doesn’t bother me. Got yelled at by DS’s all the time at army basic lol. Motivated me to digest faster

[@SummerMonroe]

I know that’s right 😂

[@d.7819]

Good video and content.

[@SummerMonroe]

Thank you

[@violetbourgeois3215]

Me watching this ripping off my acrylics 😳

[@SummerMonroe]

Are you joining?