Air Force Tech School: Everything to Expect!

[@adrianandkatrinadove203]

Hi mate....I`m a viewer from the UK...Used to be in the RAF,,as an armourer.Have found your videos to be really interesting....and they must be a great source of help to young people joining the USAF.Wish there had been this kind of thing when i joined the RAF !! Recruit training was one BIG shock !!..Long time ago though..1982.All the best !!

[@sorchyachorga8337]

thank you for serving your country coming from the us!

[@asthetixtv7881]

You and Kyle Gott should make a video together.

[@lordroyaltee]

Kyle is out of the force

[@luciancastle]

RoyalTee still would be a cool video.

[@msgtdel]

I'm retired Air Force, my tech school was Chanute AFB, Il (closed now) in 1977. Just listening to you has brought back some good memories from my tech school days. Mine was 10 weeks. I had forgotten about the ropes, lol. We did not do PT in those days. Just the mile and half run was all that was required for fitness. Keep writing and producing videos, you're dong and outstanding job.

[@AngryVet44]

+msgtdel I went to Sheppard but visited Chanute last summer. Much of my supervison trained there(maintenance) they were going to be closing the base museum down because the town was going to charge utilities to keep it up. Most of the buildings were in a really sad state. I think they just tore White Hall down within the last month or two.

[@tracymassie8605]

Hay, you did a perfect job explaining TECH SCHOOL you spat out all the facts with out a lot of talk about nothing. Thanks I enjoyed your KZbin video. Keep on making videos you are good at it. Later Man :)

[@mjordan812]

30 day Tech School? Wow! Mine was 8 months. Fast forward 9 years and they tagged me to be an instructor. Wasn't happy about that. ATC (now AETC) and I did NOT get along. Still have my Instructor Badge (Flying Ice Cream Cone) kicking around somewhere. Great videos - wish that this capability had existed in 1963. ;-)

[@jillsobieck1562]

My son arrived tonight-thanks for all the great info! Much appreciation from WI!

[@UltimusEvil]

my experience with tv was that when my roommate left he gave me his tv so i had mine for free but i was cool with my roomate ...we became so good friends in the short time we were together...he was also a green rope and got promoted to yellow...i had protection lol. he also gave me his alarm clock which was also a cd player which i still have now almost 14 years later...memories

[@TheRidgewatbrad]

Went to Shepard in 73 . Basic was the fastest eight weeks of my life and the last day of tech school was the fastest day of my life . Take the test , then out process. then they hand you your ticket home for a weeks leave . You pass by people in your class in groups . I never saw them again , Bittersweet . Really glad for the experence , good luck !

[@TheFunnyBone5]

So it's basically like the Air Force's college.

[@gavinmiller1575]

Some Crew More like a trade school but yeah

[@TheFunnyBone5]

Gavin Miller thanks for the reply but I’ve been in 10 months now and graduated tech school about 4 months ago. You are definitely correct in saying it’s more like a trade school.

[@Lumps]

yes but depressing if its sheppard afb

[@carlkpsplucky5554]

@@TheFunnyBone5 so does time in service start when you get to tech school?

[@TheFunnyBone5]

@@carlkpsplucky5554 TIS starts the day you start your service, so the day you start bmt

[@topperlongo]

Man, I just want to give you credit for a great video and all the videos you have done. You explained Tech School perfectly. I did my Tech School at Lowry AFB in Denver, CO which is now closed but it was scarily similar to what you described about Shepperd. Your vid actually brought back a bunch of memories. I remember on weekends at Lowry in our dorm, the local pizza place would bring stacks of boxed pizzas to the dorm entrance and sell them for 5 dollars each. And they always sold out. Cool. Keep up the good work.

[@tomservo5347]

I wish I could build a time machine and go back 20 years. I would have called back the Air Force recruiter that talked to my Mom and said I scored very high on the ASVAP and could offer any job the Air Force had. (Minus being a pilot of course.) Being a dumb 18 year old without a clue what to do I blew it off and then enlisted in the Army a few years later in an MOS that I didn't care for that didn't teach me squat for civilian life. (All it got me was probably an FBI 'watch list' profile since I was trained how to rig up and handle C4, TNT and landmines.) Yes, 12 Bravo...ugh. The recruiter doesn't tell you that you'll be pounding pickets and stringing up concertina wire most of the time with a life expectancy of 7 seconds in combat. Oddly enough, OSUT (one single 15 week training cycle) taught us the rudimentary basics but when I got to my unit we learned quite a bit of intricate stuff that required a lot of math. It's a thankless MOS yet one that's vitally important since 'We Clear The Way'. And if the infantry and armor doesn't show up you drop your tools and become infantry. (Hat's off to my infantry and armor brothers who respected us because they knew the dirty, dangerous job we did.) Sorry WildBlueYonder...I didn't mean to hijack your video. I watch your videos and it makes me wish that I could change some decisions I made in my youthful years. It's great stuff for anyone wanting to join. I'd say the Air Force is the way to go simply for the technical training they excel at. Keep up the great work and thanks for your service. (I'm drinking coffee and my high school typing class is paying off right now.)

[@WildBlueYonder]

+James Robert Ahh awesome-- Thanks for sharing, and thank you for your service!

[@blablablayea5190]

or go through the air force academy lol

[@tomservo5347]

ron bennett I agree with you about the 'gung ho' junk. To me the Army had it's gung ho crowd but it also had some very cool low-key officers and NCO's who just wanted to make sure you did your job without yelling or being a killing machine.

[@smexijalapeno3871]

James Robert I have a question. Would you still join the air force if you were rich? This implies to everyone! I'm curious...

[@KiwiSwirlAnimeLuver7]

Thank you for this video!! I see tons of videos on BMT but not many videos on tech school. I really am thankful and I leave for BMT July 21st!!

[@WildBlueYonder]

naturalserenity Good luck! and you're welcome

[@nickambrose50]

4 years later how did it work out

[@RY-rm4ve]

LMAO.."I love lightening".. Good to see things are basically the same. It was like I was back in 1991 again. Good job dude. You're going to look back at this in 30 years and love it.

[@breck136]

well Airman I am glad you could show the beginning of your USAF career I spent 5 years in the "Force" as a weapons specialist. It's how much basic and tech school has changed. that said I have to say to you Fly, Fight, Win Go Air Fotce

[@WildBlueYonder]

+Breck Jackson Thank you for your service!

[@roberthager9573]

+Breck Jackson Thought it would be fun to check out AF boot camp and see how much it has changed since the 80's when I enlisted. WOW!! you have no idea. Back then it was more like the Army/Marines boot camp. The video's I have watched on yt seems like a boy scout camp now. We had wooden barracks at Lackland. Lots of PT,etc. But overall I had a really good time for my 6 years and at times kind of sorry I got out. Just amazed how much it has changed

[@billr.1230]

Although I will admit that your tech school is much different than when I went to Sheppard in 1980, I would say if you have a way to get your car there, do it. I first informed my First Sergeant who simply told us to be careful and make sure we were back in time for school Monday morning. I flew back to Michigan, prepped my car, and a buddy and I drove back to Sheppard over a Friday night to Sunday night. I was able to explore the area in my off duty time and when I got my first assignment, i just drove it there. My first assignment, by the way was Luke AFB, Az.

[@roseveltrose3104]

I'm a new subscriber to your channel and I enjoy watching I would love to come to America and joined the Air Force

[@tracyann975]

Thank you Wild Blue Yonder! You have been so helpful, and will utilize all the information you have provided!! Keep 'em coming! Looking forward to basic training and tech school :)

[@WildBlueYonder]

Thank you!

[@chriscoudriet6781]

I know this video is a little dated but I appreciate the help! I leave for BMT on May 15th and I’ll be at Sheppard AFB for part of my schooling!

[@jessereiter328]

In 77 we had a T38 and B52 engines plus Aux power units. When I was joining I was told that jets wore a waist of time. The wanted me to go to Nevada and go into there advanced traing since I had scored so high in electronic and computer sciences. I remember thinking how dumb others must be for my score to look that high. I would go into that program today if they would knock back my age 20 years are so. They would get a dedicated worker.

[@prestothebeau]

Can you wake up early at like 3 to get more shower time?

[@d.7819]

Thank you for all your videos. My son is in process to join the air force and all your videos are helping me to understand what he is about to venture off into. Thank you so much for them. Keep them going they are very helpful. Have a good day. I wish you the very best in the usaf.

[@mendezj1207]

Hey man love the Maryland flag !!

[@ebonyjohnson1580]

Me too. Born and raised! 😀

[@bbrockRailFan]

I was in my early 20s went I went through tech school. I was into the academic portion and kept at least a 96% average on all my tests and that was my focus. I had no interest in miscellaneous activities personally. On my off time I either studied or went to the theater. I was their for 4 months.

[@boebuckleybgsg1059]

Honestly im super excited for airforce

[@WildBlueYonder]

+b Mixon Thanks for watching! Glad I could help. And your parents can visit you at tech school, but unless they have an on base hotel, they'll have to sleep off base. They can visit you on base during visiting hours though. And you'll also have to be back on base for your curfew every night. You can't spend the night off base.

[@jayvion0077]

hey so is egress system hard and could u go into detail

[@emergencyblacklabel]

its incredible the differences between your maintainers and ours in the RCAF.

[@damronii1473]

Wish I only had to do 30 days here at Sheppard 😭, F-15 Avionics lmaooo like 8 months here RIP

[@dawsonrichter175]

Great video, I'm planning on talking to a recruiter after I finish community college, and Egress Systems is on my wish list! Thanks for explaining everything, I was so nervous about tech school/BMT before watching your videos.

[@Locopueblo]

You're like the best at telling it how it really is. So informational.

[@gregjames6167]

Great video man. I ship out for BMT November 1st, my AFSC is RF transmission systems at Keesler AFB, MS.

[@ellydestiny8105]

I love how much info you give. Very much appreciated

[@Dangerclose1]

Ahhh “The Sheppard Shuffle” it existed back in 03’ when I went through. Seems like it was yesterday.

[@WildBlueYonder]

@Jack Celatka You receive the same exact training except you have marching band practice days and you'll be in a marching band flight during the Airman's Coin ceremony and BMT graduation. Is it worth it? I guess so, you don't get any rewards or ribbons or anything. So I guess that is up to how much you enjoy playing music.

[@Studpum]

WildBlueYonder I've been in marching band since middle school and throughout all of high school as a drummer and I've been really curious about this. I'm really glad i saw this comment. Thanks!!

[@obdiane]

WildBlueYonder Why do you say , "What's up my soldiers." When, Airman are in the Airforce . Soldiers are in the Army. I am just asking. Do they use both?

[@WildBlueYonder]

The word "soldier" does reference a ground based military unit (like the Army). But I'm referencing to my subscribers. Some people have a name for their subscribers or fans- I happen to call my viewers "soldiers". Doesn't mean we are necessarily in the Army- it just means you guys are an "army" of cool people, you know? Plus, no matter what branch you're in, you're still a soldier- you're fighting for your country

[@8091pinewood]

+obdiane FYI on the flight line, everyone was called troop. Airman sounds too "Ate Up" 😀 I.E. " I need two more troops to go get the truck and start de-icing on Tango 13."

[@jomartin4121]

Dang this is a great video, so informative. Thank you

[@grecias.b.4609]

Wow best video I have seen on youtube for the Air Force

[@michaelhughes3273]

My tech school at Sheppard was 6 weeks long and my wife's was only 4 weeks (accounting and finance ); mine was services (3m0x1). Wasn't worth buying a bunch of stuff until I went to F E Warren.

[@jordanreid2488]

Michael Hughes question please

[@JayJugular]

You definitely inspired me to have a KZbin channel for airmen who need advice and who I can reach a hand to and also a gaming channel just because I want to make money off of it. I hope I can be as good as you were bro

[@dominiquewashington2856]

I like that you are thorough. Very informative.

[@myronkrouse1017]

i must say i watched the video of bmt and was amazed. i went thru bmt way back in april65,and it was only 6-weeks long. we did not have to go thru a gas chamber. tech scholl to me seemed more learning about your job in classes and the rest of the time yours; then permanent party at some base to perform your job

[@kristopherpeeden4750]

Thanks so much for the videos, they are very helpful! I really appreciate you taking the time to do this!

[@manuelgabrielbarrientos1276]

Hey I'll be attending Sheppard AFB for my Tech-School too! Coming in as 2w1x1 (Aircraft armament system). Any thoughts about my AFSC? Also, after BMT, did you ride the bus or plane?

[@InFamousAlex209]

How’d you like Sheppard ?! I’m headed there after basic for e&e!

[@demolitiongirl7693]

Thanks for this! My son thinks that he will wind up at Sheppard AFB also. But since BMT now has Capstone week, parents are being told that we can't bring stuff for our kids due to storage limitations. We have to send it all to Tech School.

[@WildBlueYonder]

Really? Thanks for that information.. I'll have to look into it.

[@demolitiongirl7693]

Yeah, I guess it's because they are spending another week at Lackland for Capstone instead of moving on to their Tech School.

[@azthundercloud]

my tech school was 14 months. ecm was 2 weeks longer. hated every minute of it. but in the end it all paid off. retired at 21 years, got my masters degree and landed a very good job.

[@michaelkomolafe4879]

What job did you have?

[@azthundercloud]

+Michael Komolafe at the time it was inertial navigation. then we were cut trained in flight instruments, autopilot, weapons control.

[@LeeroyJebkins]

Great video! You nailed it. Quick question, you said you went to Sheppard and I noticed your reflective belt. Hellcats? Lol

[@WildBlueYonder]

Erik Plumley 361 HELLCATS HUAHHHH hahah yeah I was a damn hellcat

[@Ben_the_Drummer]

Thanks man this eased my worries big time. I'm hoping for hvac:)

[@JackCelatka]

I was in marching band all throughout high school career, I was the drum line section leader. Do you receive the same training as a basic training recruit if your in the band flight? Is it worth volunteering for?

[@thomasclyde6585]

great info @WildBlueYonder! just have a simple question, I wear contact lens. am i going to wear the BC glasses? Joining very soon, my BMT is in August. Signing in as Security Forces! Thanks for any help you can give.

[@WildBlueYonder]

Thank you! And if you wear eyeglasses be sure to bring them with you. Although you will be issued the mandatory generic glasses at basic, it will take a few days for them to be made. Therefore, in order to prevent being "set back"; you should bring your prescription eyeglasses. (If you wear contact lenses DO NOT bring them to basic training, wear your eyeglasses.)

[@thomasclyde6585]

man that sucks! just have to get use to them i guess. you can wear contact lenses after BMT right?

[@antares4s]

Static Scotty Contact lenses are a safety issue at BMT and certain Tech schools where you will be required to wear BCG (safety glasses). At your regular AD base you may wear your contacts providing it isn't a safety issue for your duty assignment.

[@thomasclyde6585]

thank you antares4s.

[@chris5632]

Did you have a new dorm at Sheppard or one of the old buildings? I always thought the Sheppard Shuffle was harder on my shins then just running. Back in 2008 i was part of the second wave of classes in my dorm so they were a little more strict on the cleaning then normal. On the weekends we just went to the movie theater on base then right down the street to the bowling alley. Made the 3 months at Sheppard go by and a lot cheaper then going into Wichita Falls

[@JohnSmith-zc3jn]

Chris Doughty dude! I forgot about the shepherd shuffle! Hahaha! Thanks for the good memory! I went through in June/July of 03. Good times. Was that off base barber shop still there? Hair force?

[@jasonford6120]

Thank you for this info. Nice Job!

[@mainevilleprepper4885]

Things sure have changed since I was in Tech School. We didn't have to run P.T. at 4 in the morning. Our classes were from 6AM to 12 noon.

[@WildBlueYonder]

maineville prepper Whaaatt :/

[@mainevilleprepper4885]

Ok. As hard as this is to believe, when I went through basic back in '85, our basic training was only only 6 weeks long. We ran P.T. Monday through Friday. When I was in Tech School (Lowery AFB which is now closed) our classes were from 6 AM till 12 noon and from 12 Noon till 6 PM. Those that went at 6 AM till 12 Noon were on what was called "A shift". Those that went from 12 Noon till 6 PM were on what was called "B shift". In basic, we did not do push ups if we got in trouble. Rather we carried two forms called a " 341" If we got into trouble, one of these forms were filled out and we talked to our MTI about the mistake we made. In Tech school we ran P.T. once a week. My AFSC was "461", (from what I heard it is no longer 461) Munitions Systems Specialist. When you made 5 level you were considered a "Journey Man". Now you are a Craftsman when you put on your 5 level. At our duty station (what you now call a "command") we didn't now run P.T. every day or every other day like you do. Back when I was in the Air Force, E-4 was divided up between Senior Airman and Buck Sergeant. You had to be a SRA for a year before you put on Buck Sergeant. Now there is no Buck Sergeant. You go from SRA to Staff Sergeant. I didn't stay in long enough to make Buck Sergeant. In basic, we didn't go through the gas chamber and we didn't go through the M16 like you did. We had "familiarization" with the M16 which was only an AR-15 that shot .22 caliber rounds. There was no "Beast" as you now have. When we went to the range to shoot the AR-15 we took a canteen and we were given MREs. Also the look of Master Sergeant through Chief Master Sergeant wer different looking. For a Master Sergeant the chevrons were what we called "3 up and 3 rockers" Now it is "3 up and 3 rockers with one that goes up in a triangle" . As you progress through higher into Senior Master Sergeant there is 2 that go up into triangles (for lack of a better term) and when you hit Chief Master Sergeant, you have 3 that go up into a triangle. If you have any more questions for me, just post them and I will be happy to answer them for you.

[@mainevilleprepper4885]

Looks like I was wrong on the chevron designation when it comes to Master Sergeant, Senior Master Sergeant and Chief Master Sergeant. Sorry about that.

[@AtlasYesTheRealOne]

Thanks for the Intel I joined about a month ago androids as really informative. Ill be keeping up to learn more.

[@ernestomedina4436]

awesome! this helped me so much! I ship nov. 24 still pretty long but glad I found your channel!

[@WildBlueYonder]

Ernesto Medina Thanks for watching!

[@ernestomedina4436]

WildBlueYonder quick question, are you able to be on your phones freely in tech school? Like after classes and P.T?

[@WildBlueYonder]

You can only use your phones when on your freetime. So you can't use them in class or PT, but any other time is fine.

[@dlatteri8520]

Wow, you did Egress.... my son got sent into open mechanical. How is the Egress area? He never planned to be mechanical as all his other aptitudes were higher. But we were considering this option for him. What can you advise about this skill?

[@ManlyMcBuff]

Dude, thanks for the info. Great video.

[@MrMrbomberman]

Is it worth letting them know you play an instrument? I've gotten mixed signals from a few people... I play the trumpet and was on my high school drum line. Thanks!

[@carolynpinder8222]

Very Informative. Good job!

[@Azaroski]

Hey my man I have been Following this Channel since i discovered it about 2 months ago. Currently my Ship date is Jan 2nd, I got 2A33 Tact Aircraft Maintenance App. And will be going to Shepard after BMT. Any tips for shepp? Also do you have any knowledge of how long Tech school will be for me roughly?

[@DavidBarryOfficial]

Wait did you say morning PT was OPTIONAL at your tech school???? I accidentally slept in and missed morning PT at my tech school and got an LOR.....

[@eripalacios1491]

heyy how r u? just wanted to say that i love your videos they are so helpful and also you make me feel more comfortable. Just wanted to ask what is your job in the air force.

[@WildBlueYonder]

I'm goood. And I'm glad that my videos are making a difference! My job is 2A6X3, Aircrew Egress Systems. AKA Ejection seats.

[@kingbee1500]

WildBlueYonder Curious...do they still mention the F-111 capsule ejection system for background/historical purposes? I'm a former F-111D crew chief ('73-'79).

[@WildBlueYonder]

King Bee Gi sir/ma'am, thank you for your service. And unfortunately no, they don't go over F-111s in basic technical training.

[@kingbee1500]

WildBlueYonder Too bad....as you know, it had the entire 2-man crew module ejecting, rather than single canopies and seats.

[@louieavila3987]

Hey wild blue, I'm going to the Air Force reserve and wanted to ask you some questions about tech school, Is the dorm and all bills payed for living there? How much free time do you have each day after class? And do I have to have a job during the time? Is food and groceries payed for as well? Please respond, I'd like to know! I also subscribed to you!

[@WildBlueYonder]

Hey, for tech school your dorms and food will be paid for. You'll have about five hours of "free" time after class, where you can move about and go where you'd like on base. You'll have a curfew, and will be required to be in your room at a certain time, but you can stay up as late as you want. You won't have a job. Groceries are not paid for, you will have access to a chow hall or dining facility though

[@peterargiros6355]

i had a bunch of f-tards in basic man, you seem super chill. Im almost 30 and i gotta go back to tech after my miserable time in basic STREESSEEDD. I hope i get a roomate like you. haha

[@coltoncowan9505]

About band flight if you weren't in band class but you play guitar. But your not good and can't read music do you tell them you play an instrument? PLEASE RESPOND

[@helenaharris2253]

Can you do a video explaining what DEP is and what one does while in DEP? stay, pay, lodging, meal plan, PT, etc

[@kellyeddy1482]

weird question, but I chopped off all of my hair for bmt, (I leave Tuesday) and I was wondering if while in tech school are you allowed to get get a hair trim? I don't want to have a mullet and I know it will eventually touch my collar, which is a no no. Thanks!!

[@WildBlueYonder]

+Kelly Eddy Yup! You can get your hair done in tech school

[@NVGamingOwl]

Great vid man. thanks for the great info.

[@joeheskett7225]

to the point, useful, honest, been there and done that. 94-98

[@davidkocsis3179]

+WildBlueYonder you mentioned 341's. Can you explain what that is? Also I leave for BMT August 30th and your videos have been extremely helpful.

[@thedrunkmonk8386]

341's are the disciplinary form they make you start carrying with you in BMT. If you ever make a mistake that needs to be reported, you'll have to give the MTI a 341 right there on the spot.

[@kuchnasty7112]

When you had free time could you go anymore (off base)? And is there a time you need to be back at night?

[@bscott433]

Still a 2A6x3? My son is headed for Sheppard next week for this job. How do you like it at this point? Any tips or recommendations?

[@WildBlueYonder]

+Brian Scott Yes sir! I like it, I would suggest learning the most you can in tech school and making good first impressions. Supervisors appreciate those who are eager to work and learn as well. Good luck to your son! Hopefully we can work together someday

[@dantechusa9355]

When I didn't want to do PT. I just volunteered to be a road guard.

[@wvzepplin1509]

Egress!! Thrust you can trust! SSgt Lowther, Langley AFB Egress section 2003-2009.

[@EdwinReyes10]

Hey do you think they would let me go home really quick to get my stuff when I finish graduating from BMT sense I live in San Antonio and Lakland base is like 10 minutes away from my home? Thanks

[@WildBlueYonder]

Edwin Reyes During your town pass you should be able to go home and then return to base

[@EdwinReyes10]

Cool and thanks for answering all my questions!

[@corndog7104]

Hey Yonder can you make a vid about having a bicycle on base? Thankyou

[@8091pinewood]

I went to Sheppard to. Heavy Airlift/Bombardment Aircraft Maintainence. It was so long ago, I don't remember how long it was. Pretty easy, 'cept for this guy in my class kept cuttin' these horrible farts. He cleared out the class like ten times !! When I was there, the dorm had soda machines...with beer !! I just played a lot of volley ball. Honestly, could be wrong, but I don't remember doing any P.T. That was a long time ago, though, things are probably different.

[@kingbee1500]

+8091pinewood Was your AFSC 431x1A (Now 2A5XX, I believe)? I was at Sheppard 1973-74 for fighter (1-2 engine) jets for an AFSC of 43131C upon graduation...the second "3" meant apprentice, and the "C" was for 1-2 engine aircraft.

[@hitrevin]

Hey what part of Maryland are you from lol

[@stephanyrodriguez4946]

Thank you for your advice ;)

[@thelocalrobo5081]

You said you shipped your bike to your bases correct? Would they let me use a longboard on base for a convenient way to travel around?

[@WildBlueYonder]

+The Local Robo Yes they will. You'll have to wear a helmet and reflective belt though

[@savannahsimmons8433]

In tech school, can your parents just ship your items to you? & when do you find out what base you're going to?

[@louieavila3987]

Hey man, for the air force active duty, i wanted to go to college, do they pay your full college tuition? Because ive looked online and they have said that they pay 250 dollars or something per semester hour. And then 4500 a year, but i thought they paid for the whole bill. Im just really confused.

[@thedrunkmonk8386]

As far as I know, the cap on the annual cost is not going to be a problem. You'll be working 40-60 hour weeks, so one or two classes a semester is plenty of work already. My recruiter said you basically just pay for books, which is like $150 per class.

[@TheRidgewatbrad]

Very good video .

[@PlayboyKev]

@ 4:06 what clubs or teams are there? Like as in sports ? Hopefully they got something for basketball

[@zaiddseguinotsuarez4647]

Can you go to the chow hall after PT even if you are sweaty or do you have to shower even if you dont have time?

[@Athenation2010]

Thanks for the Vid!

[@nicobonita664]

For graduation on bmt , does your parents pay for the tickets to go there or is it payed?

[@alwayskillin241]

love your vids keep it up

[@kotaroprince]

+kyle boles Sir direct message me.

[@zavierhood1136]

This was a good one

[@BrandonRowe]

Hey have you made a video about how to pack for tech school , well more specific question is , what can you pack for tech school and have your parents bring to graduation for you?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Brandon Rowe Anything you can fit in a bag really- except drugs, alcohol, weapons, etc. However, I think they have changed that. I've heard that you can no longer have your parents bring bags to tech school because there is not enough storage space-- I'm not for certain, I'd ask your recruiter

[@ATaveras]

Hey im leaving for bmt in Nov. i was wondering 1.) how many meals do you get in tech school and 2.) is there a gym/ will i have time to lift weights?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Anthony Taveras In tech school there are 3 scheduled meals, (breakfast, lunch and dinner, obviously) I believe on the weekends they had midnight chow.. but I don't know if they still do that. And as for weights? Yes there will be a gym, and yes you'll have time each day to work out. You can schedule your own studying, work out plans, and extra curricular activities yourself. I'd say you get about 7 hours of freetime each weekday, and then all day on the weekends.

[@ATaveras]

That sounds awesome i can't wait! Thank you for responding and your videos have been really helpful!

[@kg7yts187]

I am a HAM Radio Operator, would I be allowed to have a HAM radio sent to me to use during free time during tech school?

[@strat_1267]

So if i wanted my family to bring me my ps4 after graduating bmt, would that be possible? And would i be able to bring it with me when i get my permanent duty station? Im just wondering because im supposed to leave for basic in January and SF is my AFSC. Please let me know if possible

[@WildBlueYonder]

Justin Rodriguez Yes

[@cmscms123456]

If you fail in your tech school, the Air Force will put you where ever they need you. You might end up being a cook, or security police, guarding a pile of snow in Alaska. So... keep up with your tech school.

[@EndGametricks]

I have a few questions because I am trying to choose which branch I want to join and I am leaning towards air force, I am also just curious. When do you start earning money in the air force, once you're an airman after bmt or after flight school or when? Also I was wondering how assignments work and do a lot of people get designated to a base on their dream sheet or does the majority go where is needed.

[@WildBlueYonder]

EndGametricks Awesome! Hopefully my videos will help you make a decision. You start earning money the day you ship out to BMT. And I actually have a video on my channel that discusses everything about dream sheets! kzbin.info/www/bejne/eIbIlpahotl3Y9E

[@EndGametricks]

Ya man thanks, I'm actually going through and watching all of your videos, they are good quality so keep up the good work

[@WildBlueYonder]

Thanks bro!

[@leonardoj92]

How does school work while you're in tech school? What classes do you take?

[@michaelkomolafe4879]

Does tech school count as time served towards enlistment, or does time served start after tech school?

[@danielsalvador9196]

Great vid

[@kristopherpeeden4750]

I thought I saw a recent video saying that your parents can not bring you anything from home when they come for graduation, that they have to ship it to you when you get to tech school, is that true have they changed it?

[@WildBlueYonder]

+Kristopher Peeden That's true

[@gasmask5872]

SHEPPARD SHAFT!!!

[@kenyaslife2177]

What is the 341 you talk about puting on your bed?

[@eallen1817]

you may not know this but if you're married; does your spouse leave with you when you get stationed after tech school? or does the spouse leave separately at a different time?

[@WildBlueYonder]

+Elizabeth Allen Sometimes you travel together, sometimes your spouse arrives after you, it depends on your situation

[@KarateSoccerKick]

Do everyone after tech school taking leave get the same amount of leave days or is does it depend on something? Also how many days can you take after tech school?

[@WildBlueYonder]

+KarateSoccerKick You can take as many as you've built up at the time of graduation of tech school. You get 2.5 days of leave every month