AIR FORCE BMT DO’s and DON’Ts | TIPS FOR SUCCESS | 2020

[@caylinanderson2507]

I just graduated 2 days ago and every single one of these are so true

[@AfterBurner55]

Haha that’s great to hear! Congrats! What job? Time for tech school!

[@MsLee-oh7hy]

Congratulations! How was your experience?

[@ragephilosophy]

Advice a Vietnam vet gave me 20 years ago. Live meal to meal. They have to feed you and even if it’s only 2-5 minutes, enjoy that time

[@ethankararo9027]

Great video, very helpful. I'm in my senior year at OU and have become super interested in joining the US Air Force as a weather officer after I graduate with my degree. Thank you for the informative and inspirational content

[@screddot7074]

I went to BMT in November 1970. My memories are still fresh. It might have seemed questionable, but AF was one of the best things I did.

[@cedarkings7809]

I ship august 31st to be a crew chief. Glad I found your channel, super excited to get to work

[@AfterBurner55]

Glad I could help! Goodluck!

[@acekhmer]

How is being a crew chief?

[@AfterBurner55]

Most rewarding job I’ve ever had! Made some amazing friends along the way and seen some awesome places

[@dontez6275]

Really glad to see a fellow Oklahoman as an airman.

[@zenossaki]

Thank you so much for these tips. I'm about to graduate college soon and get ready to talk to a recruiter. I'm ready for a new experience

[@skeeball88]

Wish I could have seen this video 😢in 1965. The group i came in with arrived around sunset and the TI had been lecturing the flight on the basic stuff, folding underwear, short handle broom. We missed, address TI’s as sir, stand at attention even when the TI calls you to show you the inspection tag he found in a shirt pocket. To do otherwise is “ poor military bearing” not a good thing. Eyes front, no “eyeballing” the TI, we missed that but we were there for the 3am fire drill. We finally got out and in formation in under 30 sec.😂 No fun then but I realized later that was the first experience where we all worked as a team to beat the clock and get a few more hours of sleep. As for being up after lights out, I’m guilty but I had to know my general orders the next day and the only way was to sit in the head for an hour or so studying. Talking about the degree of difficulty we had in basic, I was on guard duty the first day after the OC. The TI from the flight on the other half of the building told me I was being relieved to do a job for him. He led me to a room where an airman basic from KY was sitting at a table trying to light a cigarette. He was shaking so bad it took a few tries to get it lit. I was told he had a breakdown and needed someone to watch him for his own safety. Suicide watch. Yes sir. I sat with him him a couple of hours. All he did was keep mumbling “Just couldn’t take it” over and over. When the TI returned, I reported and he said I was relieved and ordered me back to my post at the door to the barracks. Weird but my takeaway was, not everyone can handle the constant scrutiny and intimidation. The only thing I had a problem with was the Chukka boots. The darned things were like walking on concrete. The first thing I did at tech school was get a pair of jump boots. Problem solved.👍

[@philly4915]

I ship out April 26th and my job is command post I’m excited but nervous too. Thanks for the help

[@WyattFromTheInternet]

KZbin coming in clutch with the video suggestions, I ship out November 9th and recently found your channel. I really appreciate all of the helpful videos you've made.

[@ryderhearn4983]

How was basic man?

[@WyattFromTheInternet]

@@ryderhearn4983 it was alright, basically exactly as described in this video. It’s nothing to stress about, just a lot of long boring days for the most part lol. I’m definitely happy to be at tech school now though

[@haileyanderson7870]

How are you now?

[@brayeduhnmusic]

Love your vids man, I go up to MEPS next week and im stoked!

[@AfterBurner55]

Goodluck !! Any questions!

[@PeterAda]

was there 28 years ago in Mother Russia (not sure if bldgs still go by these names). my son just enlisted so looking for tips to help him succeed. everything you covered sounds about right even 28 yrs ago.

[@colemanbrooks9488]

Thanks! I ship out July 7th. I’m super excited!

[@AfterBurner55]

Congrats! What job? Goodluck!

[@colemanbrooks9488]

Alec Mendez thank you! security forces!

[@AfterBurner55]

Awesome! Your tech school is in lackland (same base as basic training)!

[@maryannrodriguez9636]

Omgg that's cool! I leave August 18th 😑 same job too

[@colemanbrooks9488]

Maryann Rodriguez awesome! Good luck!

[@zero-rh2xg]

I ship out august 30th and I’m super nervous but super excited lol thanks for the video!

[@anthonyibarra3856]

Good luck man

[@Skyzomed]

great tips I'm definitely heed your advice thankyou bro

[@Phosypha]

I heard fiancée and _that_ statistic instantly came to mind, good luck brother

[@AfterBurner55]

Lol, luckily I was with her for years and years before I joined and we’re almost at 10 years now! Thanks!

[@Drakeman2003]

Do practice pt tests prior to shipping out

[@shawn11207]

I was at Disneyland 20 years way before KZbin.. I've watched a few of this videos... I wish my recruiter would have been more honest/ knew what he was doing. BMT is no party if you are not ready.

[@kenfox22]

I couldn't even recognize my best friend after being shaved and wearing a pickle color uniform week 1. I would never want to repeat BMT in my life. Horrible

[@Zaylehrr]

i head out july 20th for bmt as a 1a3x1! then 5 straight months of pipeline training :*)

[@AfterBurner55]

Goodluck!!

[@SwordsWorlds]

Me too! See ya at bmt brother

[@Zaylehrr]

@@SwordsWorlds i got pushed up to the 13th! did you get the same job?

[@SwordsWorlds]

@@Zaylehrr Ah, I am still on the 20th atm, I am not the same, im going into AC Structural Maint.

[@Zaylehrr]

@@SwordsWorlds Sweet! time to get shit done brother

[@snowwookie4261]

I leave September 15th and my job is HVAC

[@AfterBurner55]

That’s awesome I have tons of hvac friends! Yalls tech school is in sheppard afb TX!

[@freeagent9753]

I leave September 15th also 💪🏽

[@snowwookie4261]

Mitch Madden Ayeee bet whats your name so we can look out for eachother? Im Austin Anders

[@freeagent9753]

SnowWookie I’m Mitchell Madden, from South Carolina. I’ll be sure to look out for you bro

[@AnimeMusicHolic]

yo snow, that's one of the best job out there. hope you do well.

[@jordonnelson7980]

Just graduated from OU! Boomer Sooner!

[@wesssalter622]

Don’t… stop by the mini-mall for a coffee on the way back to the dorms from signing your TACP contract, you’re gonna have a bad time.

[@MsLee-oh7hy]

Awesome video !

[@ethanmantanona2122]

I’m graduating high school in about 6 months and plan on enlisting into the Air Force right after. Any tips/info on becoming a honor grad or becoming a warthog.

[@johnquintana3570]

Super informative Video!! Thanks again!!

[@AfterBurner55]

Thanks for watching!

[@alexrevell979]

Awesome video! Thank you.

[@AfterBurner55]

No problem thanks for watching! If you have any questions let me know!

[@maggiecurrey1393]

I leave next week and I’m so nervous

[@AfterBurner55]

Goodluck! You’ll do just fine!

[@israelsantiago62]

I ship out on August 11th.

[@AfterBurner55]

Congrats! Coming up soon! Bmt will be the most fun you’ll never wanna have again!😂

[@israelsantiago62]

@@AfterBurner55 😆

[@israelsantiago62]

@@AfterBurner55 can't wait.

[@josefsmith3140]

@@AfterBurner55 that's a great saying. I went thru in 03 and it's so true.

[@AfterBurner55]

100%!

[@10snoopy1]

How might an autistic individual stay composed during BMT? I want to find a way to get through, but I worry that I'll struggle with the intensity

[@TmanT321]

Have you already passed the ASVAB and MEPS, and are on your way to BMT?

[@mayabunchh1738]

Should I take the ASVABs if I’m going to be a nurse and enlist after college?

[@jacksonvermeulen5928]

Thanks for this! I leave in 2 weeks!

[@AfterBurner55]

That’s awesome! Goodluck! What job?? Any questions?

[@wynn2927]

U mentioned study... study for what?

[@AfterBurner55]

At basic training you will have an end of course exam so you’ll have to study the study guide they provide! I made a video about it if you’d like more info!

[@freddoostrong]

How did you move out so fast

[@AfterBurner55]

Well our dorms reached max capacity and I was a bit older than the other airmen in my sq so they let me move out, and I was going to move soon anyways because I got married

[@NOIZis2loud]

Leave for basic on the 13th of September. Literally shitting my pants lol

[@ToxicQueen2787]

324th?

[@Aaron2x]

Any update?

[@AfterBurner55]

@Aaron2x you going to basic soon?🤣

[@rambsify4747]

I leave this Monday instead of Tuesday because of the 4th of July. Is the start of BMT going to be different because of this? Also a bit confusing because I’m going to be in space force for signals intelligence analyst so would there be any difference in the whole BMT experience or not?

[@AfterBurner55]

It should be very similar to Air Force bmt, and there shouldn’t be too much of a difference with arriving on a holiday, might just be slower that day. But goodluck! Enjoy yourself now before you go and don’t stress it!

[@claus3331]

6:11 I bet it would be more embarrassing if you were making fun of someone

[@AfterBurner55]

Oh 100%! They will make you feel HORRIBLE for doing that! I've seen it.

[@marriii3626]

I was set on joining the Air Force, but now knowing that I have to shower with other people freaks me out...

[@candyrachor4737]

Don't worry nobody is looking. You have about 5-7 min to shower and get out.

[@TheMFD00M]

Pillow Pet gang yuh

[@AfterBurner55]

Errrryday

[@jimday9720]

Common sense

[@lucchomein]

How old are you bro? And how is it going 2 years later? I’m 30 and planning on joining!

[@AfterBurner55]

Currently 23 almost 24 and I’m loving it. I just signed an extension for my contract because my 4 years is already almost up! Crazy how time flies. Hope you get to experience the same. Best of luck!

[@lifeofliionel]

@@AfterBurner55 You joined at 20? Currently 21 about to be 22 looking into the Air Force, but not sure whether to go active duty or reservist/guard because I don’t think I can handle being away for 4 years

[@lifeofliionel]

@@AfterBurner55 or is active duty different if you’re married?

[@AfterBurner55]

Everybody’s circumstances are different, but if fear is the only thing keeping you in your hometown I suggest you step out of your comfort zone, and you’ll thank yourself for going active after you’ve gone through the growth and independence it brings. I was the same way. At times I wished I never left, and now looking back this is exactly what I needed to get my life in order. And I wouldn’t have it any other way. I still see my family when I can, I see my wife’s family, and I live with my wife and dogs. Couldn’t ask for more.

[@lifeofliionel]

@@AfterBurner55 first, thanks for replying man🙏🏾hope all stays well for you! been binge watching all your videos they’ve definitely helped calm me down a bit haha. Also, how do you live with your wife, like if you’re married do you have to wait till after tech school to be able to live with them?

[@princebaker1906]

I’m a man boy

[@poopyfacediaperbaby2324]

they didn’t write to you did they

[@boxinglyfe5553]

Solid advice thanks bud