Being a FEMALE in Air Force Basic Training

[@Bschmade]

I’m on my senior year of high school and am planning on joining the Air Force. You literally answered all the questions I was concerned about. Thank you ❤

[@ikigaimari]

Let's become friends! I'm also on my senior year planning on joining the Air Force

[@echo_animates]

Sophomore year, but planning on joining once in out!

[@TaViaRobinson]

I am to thank for this video 💜💜👏

[@sierrawixom6495]

I’m also a senior in high school and planning on joining either the Air Force or the Army, but I’m leaning more towards the Air Force.

[@Mmhmpeanutbutter]

Want to join the navy but I’m still here watching because some things are the same

[@GoldenMoya]

I love the fact you brought up black women in BMT I stan this content ☺️ super diverse thank you

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You're so welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed the video 😊

[@SoliGamerLive]

@Giovanni Jared Cursed thy bot

[@yasb.6799]

I was so appreciative of that piece of information! I’m going to bmt in June and my hair is so much work!!

[@teetanee1472]

Yes! I love that she touched on that super inclusive!

[@shayrudolph2201]

This was My main worry my hair

[@NorthernChev]

In terms of dealing with, “drama” just remind yourself of this: there is an extremely rare chance that you will ever see any of these people in your regular military career after graduation. So, “losing face” is not a thing if you lose an argument or back down or walk away from a situation that you would normally engage in. So, even though you may feel like you “lost” an argument, it won’t matter as you’ll most likely never see these people again. So don’t worry about just walking away worrying about what THEY feel about you.

[@Brirend]

Anyone in your flight that is in the same career field as you will most likely be in the same class as you at tech school. When I graduated BMTS 25% of my flight was in the same tech school class that I was in.

[@NorthernChev]

@@Brirend Tech is often still considered basic. Until you've been placed at a base, it's still training. But I hear ya.

[@maddieharlan162]

this was probably one of the best most help videos i’ve seen before leaving for bmt. i was so scared about allergies!! i had no idea they would actually give you anything for it. I thought i would have to suffer the whole time. thank you thank you for this video!!!!

[@howdyyall4335]

I pray things go well! God bless 💓

[@willowallen4688]

The number one thing I was worried about was push-ups. I am so relieved to know that its not going to be as bad as I had imagined. I already knew that some people would say it's 90% mental 10% physical but I still didn't know how bad it was going to be. Thank you!

[@BlueInk1287]

I am terrible with pushups would it get me disqualified?

[@arirsa5477]

@@BlueInk1287 I don't know for sure cause i haven't been to the BMT yet but I really doubt it.

[@sadielynnnn]

Same. Push ups is actually the reason I have joined. I have no upper body strength and I’m scared of being sent home cause of it

[@LuhRoi]

@@BlueInk1287 They have a good workout program, i lost 30 lbs of fat 190 to 160 by the end of it and i was a couch potato, just work on ruinning, thats WAY more important than anything source: I'm AD

[@cm1133]

I left for BMT on 22 Aug 1989. Your experience at BMT is predicated 100% on the personality of your MTI. My MTI was SSgt Ernie Serrato. He was 100% hardcore 100% of the time. My flight never received a single liberty the entire time. Hell, not a single person in my flight ever went to chapel services in fear of reprisal. We would spend all day Sunday ensuring the dorm was up to our MTI’s standards. BMT is 100% what you make it to be. You will make some great friends. You will meet some really interesting people. You may even meet a person of the opposite sex whom you end up dating (happened to me!). You will have good days and bad days. You will have memories that will still make you laugh 30 years later. The one thing about BMT no one talks about is, you will have something in common with every person whom you ever meet in the USAF. Everyone you meet in the USAF has been through BMT. At BMT, do what you are told, exactly how you are instructed, as quickly as you can, and with attention to detail. The days go by slow but the weeks go by fast. Live each day from chow to chow. Arrive at BMT in shape. Aim high!

[@emmarose7759]

to be fair that was 1989. there are a lot of newer laws is place that prevent things like that and those laws are strictly enforced.

[@emmarose7759]

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[@RokkitGrrl]

I went in a year after you. Dating wasn't even on my mind until I got stationed in Lowry for tech school. Even then, I was kinda shy and didn't really put myself out there, but holy crap, I had no idea how horny everybody was going to be at tech school. Once people hit Phase 3, holy crap, look out.

[@cm1133]

@@RokkitGrrl yeah, I know what you mean. When I came home after Tech School and started telling my twin brother all about my escapades, I don’t think he honestly believed me. If you can’t get laid in Tech School, you have ZERO game!

[@RokkitGrrl]

@@cm1133 Haha, I avoided that mess. I didn't want to screw up what I thought was my only chance of getting a better life.

[@ronkrueger-capt_koron6112]

Hi Mikayla. The first thing I want to say to you is thank you for your service. I'm an old vet and I went through the Air Force BMT way back in 1972/73. A lot has changed since then, but a lot hasn't. I made friends with a couple women that were also going through it around the same time I was. Many of the things that you mentioned that could be unisex fit. The barracks I used when I went through no longer exist. They had been built back during WW2 and the Korean war. GI parties were the norm for us. Take care, and I hope you enjoy your time in the service like I did.

[@anthonyfoutch3152]

I was there Oct to Dec. 1972 flight 1385.

[@ronkrueger-capt_koron6112]

@@anthonyfoutch3152 I was in 3706 squadron flight 1518.

[@rosyfoxtrot]

This is a great video you actually answer questions nobody answers like when you can poop and bout being able to get like allergy medication. Also I’m the same with make up I don’t go nowhere without it so when I finally go to bmt this is like a way to force myself to accept my face without make up lol

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Thank you! I wanted to be as real as possible. Bmt really helped me love myself without makeup, it only takes me like 10 min to get ready most mornings now except the days I really try.

[@kayjay1789]

I’m blonde, but my mum is a hairdresser. I love that you’re SO detailed, you even brought up black hair. Incredible video. Thank you! 🙌

[@aritou26]

I love your inclusion of black women, definitely getting a follow from me sis! Great info and very comforting.

[@lilliansteele7165]

If only our armed forces were racially integrated from the beginning and also respect for all races and communities here on our planet, Earth would possibly have been stronger.

[@KCKarebearr]

I love how transparent and detailed you are! Love it❤️

[@ingridsena902]

Probably the best video and explanation I’ve seen !! I am really thinking about Air Force ,I did Jrotc for 3 years in high school and after graduation (in 2021) I couldn’t go to military because of documents that I was waiting to get and finally I got them in 2023!! Your videos is helping me a lot because I am scared about basic training specially being a woman but your videos is making me like “yes it’s not easy but not that bad “ lol but thanks a lot for sharing your experience!!!

[@tayluur]

I love how you said that fighting was not tolerated ..but here’s my boyfriend in marine bmt and his whole platoon resolved drama by fighting in the rain room and the drill instructors dgaf 😅

[@Kori24Smoo]

I’m 31 with a three year old. I’ve always wanted to go to the Air Force. Now more than ever. I honestly need a break from my life and rebuild a new one. 8.5 weeks is nothing. I hope I can get in

[@Itsusthefamily]

I'm in the application process right now, 25 and a mom to a 4 year old. I am nervous about BMT but this is definitely helping settle some of my fears!

[@tatianafreygutierrez7698]

This video was great! What about communication with your family? I have 2 babies… so 8 weeks without talking with them sounds like a lot… are you allow to bring your phones with you?

[@katiehoward9258]

I'm 32 with a 5 and 13 year old and I've always wanted to join the Air Force! I wanted to go after graduation and ended up becoming pregnant, but my goal is to join within the next year or so.

[@v33draft]

@@tatianafreygutierrez7698 yes you can It gets taken from time to time but you do get LOTS of phone time. My son left in 2020 and I talked to him more then than before he went in..

[@marinakendall-quintero6714]

Single mom 32 years old with a six and ten year old here! We have an amazing family care plan and I have everything done just waiting to swear in. Don’t ever give up and keep pushing to get in!

[@NA-xp2cr]

Don’t burn bridges is the most underrated advice that I need to take. Keeping your mouth shut goes a long way in basic. Also get on the ground and hug Texas is a gem of a phrase.

[@hayleephillips7409]

This helps so much!! I saw a video from quite some time ago and I was afraid men and women all sleep in the same place and use the same showers during basic training. This is somewhat comforting!! I don’t wear make up and I don’t have a lot of specific routines or anything, but I haven’t exercised a lot since I have been out of high school and I’ve been worried there would be super super high expectations even for not so fit people.

[@haishaye]

thank you for making this !! i'm currently talking with a recruiter to get in, and i've been so anxious around the idea of BMT. This was super enlightening !!

[@FSD-yi1vz]

Marine here 7:30 when you say you can’t run on a broken ankle. We had a mf in boot that had his leg kicked in on week 5 and he made it through the crucible (5 weeks later) on the 1st day of marine week he disappeared and then 2 days before we left they wheeled his ass in on a chair in a full leg cast and he had a double fracture in he leg😂 he still ran a 3 mile in 26 mins like that

[@Bugeyedbastard]

What in th

[@bella-rm5iw]

You had me at marine

[@dmorehead4413]

I was on crutches with bad ankles and had to run before they’d let me out of basic. Evidently, it has changed - a LOT. My MTI’s were not in the least kind. It’s a whole new world, evidently. I went through in 1984.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Air Force recycles you for a splinter

[@drusanchez3287]

Lmao we did too one of our guys broke his ankle during the inventory cft and made it through just fine

[@evinchester7820]

I went through Army Basic in 1985. I was a few years older than most. The oldest guy in our company was 36. He got in before the cut off age. The older ones like me were okay. The younger guys like 17, 18, 19 tended to look to us for guidance. And to be honest with you, toward the end of Basic, I was starting to sneak paperback books to read. No cell phones. No internet. You got to make one phone call a week to home for maybe 10 minutes. Times and Basic/Boot change. So do the people as does our society.

[@thecherishedlife]

“The most fun you’ll never want to have again” 🤣 So true!! I miss it but would NEVER want to do it again!

[@shortyy9515]

i really appreciate how detailed you were and bmt was something I was concerned about but this video makes it less concerning 😂 i start my process soon but I’m less anxious now

[@heatherwiley5695]

This video was really helpful. I have been thinking abt joining the AF for a while now. This video made me less anxious and more excited to want to join. Thank you so much. 😁

[@MrsUnicorn434]

leaving in 3 days and this made me feel sooo much relief. thank you for making this.

[@colbychristensen2934]

You'll be a mustang. Have fun

[@jenniferrsn]

How was it

[@v33draft]

Thank you so much. My daughter graduated from American Heritage 2 years ago and hasn't done anything since. As a retired AF veteran I'm hoping your video will inspire her since you are both about the same age. Also thanks again great video and the black hair information 😀

[@cayennepeppy]

How is she doing now? has she considered?

[@drusmith3480]

Awesome video, Mikayla. I was in the U.S. Army during the 90s. I love watching KZbin videos about young people serving in the military today. Thank you for your service. =☆=

[@aprilecorley8617]

Seriously considering joining. This video was SO helpful! Diversity tip was great !

[@emilielatosky2983]

this is a GREAT video thank you! :) i’m joining in a few months and have been stressing the pt test you have totally eased my anxiety!

[@josephallard6394]

Back when I was in Army basic training (in 1964) I had an appendicitis attack while in my fifth week of training; (while on the bayonet training field). After the surgery, I received two weeks of convalescence. When I returned to Fort Dix, NJ I picked up my fifth week with another training regiment.

[@bellapallan5518]

I leave for BMT in just a few months. This video was extremely helpful and answered all the questions I was avoiding asking my recruiter 🤣

[@mollydodson4791]

I'm a USAF Veteran, there weren't different color PT belts, we showered nightly and had plenty of time to shave, pits, legs, ect. There wasn't anything called Beast Week. And no makeup worn for graduation. The black ladies in Mt flight had time for thier hair. Voodoo ( Veronica Johnson) did one hand push ups. I had trouble doing enough push ups to graduate.we had to run a mile and a half in a limited time.

[@DeepFriedCheeldren]

I intend to go to the military once I turn 17. Thank you SO MUCH for this video. Made me so much more comfortable with going and made this seem so much less stressful. I really appreciate you! ❤️

[@Redraven2967]

I went through AFBMTS starting 31 October 1985. I love your description of it as the most fun you never want to have again. So right! It is much different now than it was when I went through, probably harder, definitely longer they definitely pay you better. I have an immense respect for those of you who have followed on after I got out. Thank you for your service!

[@RokkitGrrl]

Absolutely hated every minute of it but looking back...the bonds of friendship made and the stories, ooooh the stories. LOL Tech school was a completely different ball of wax. There was one instructor who acted like an MTI reject, kept trying to be all hard all the time. And I remember once we hit Phase 3, we were going off-base a lot more but the sheer level of horniness that was going on in tech school was absolutely off the charts. So many people doing so much, and we were in a co-ed dorm so there were a lot of people doing things in the stair wells that they probably shouldn't have been. lol I miss the camaraderie and the fellowship.

[@Spilling0Rastea00]

I'm a junior in highschool, I'm planning on going to the air Force after highschool. I'm super glad I saw this video, all my questions were answered but I still have more that I'll ask my recruiter, I'ma be setting up an appointment this week to go see him so I'm super excited

[@AndyPR05]

I am 18 about to be 19 and I been always being interested since little to be on the Air Force but i feel like i am going to fail due to my severe anxiety and social anxiety this video helped a ton so i am very grateful for answering all of my questions!😭❤️

[@swamp6825]

Thank you sooo much! Most of my anxiety comes from not knowing what to expect so this helps a lot

[@katilynschoenorck7933]

this was the most comforting thing i have ever watched , i love you.

[@leticiaye]

if you do more videos like this, you should definitely talk about the immunizations and beast week :). i’ve heard a lot of people talk about how intimidating the shots looked because of how it is set up.

[@yetontiveros4587]

What shots do you get at basic?

[@vwjetta0000]

@YET ONTIVEROS pretty much EVERY vaccination known to man lol

[@sophieg385]

Girl thank you! I leave in a month and i have had soooo much anxiety. Thank you so much for the info!

[@ashleyrobinson221]

How was it?

[@chloejordan8692]

your vids are very helpful im 17 and really wanting to go into the air force and your making me feel like i wanna do itvway more

[@sniper3627]

did you?

[@lilith_618]

As a black woman, I was a little unsure about the hair part. I have no problem shaving my head to save time but it’s nice to know they give extra time

[@keishaj4143]

Im here because I’m considering military as well. I also have “black hair”, around type 4, super coily, knotted, shrinkage, etc. I was considering chemically straightening because I’m the type who needs hair for confidence, (haha); Curl relaxing is an option as well. Some extra options I’ve been thinking about that I think you could consider if you want to avoid it ☺️

[@lilith_618]

@@keishaj4143 I’ve shaved my head many times so it doesn’t really bother me. I’ve got like 3c/4a. I’ve dyed it so putting relaxer or telaxing it might make it fall out lol. I’ve seen girls get box braids and make it last so I’ve considered that too.

[@petebecker8145]

Very good informational video. I know you are explaining from a girl's perspective. I joined the Army in 1987 at an older age and I wish I had more than just my recruiters opinion to go off of. Much of what you explain although keyed to girls, is the same with guys, and much was exactly my experience. At one time, I was interested in attending the Air Force Academy, but life changed my opportunities. Although accepted for Army OCS, I did not get to go. I took an enlisted spot repairing radars in West Germany. Regardless, I have to say that the Army was the greatest experience of my life. You will have a rewarding time in the Air Force. Keep inspiring our upcoming personnel.

[@swampfoxIX]

Just curious, where in Germany? I was in the Air Force and served most of my 4-year enlistment there in Ruppertsweiller, and later returned as a DoD civilian in Wiesbaden.

[@petebecker8145]

@@swampfoxIX I was in Wildflecken at the training area for three years at B-3/52 ADA. We we the closest Hawk unit to the soviets (east germans) in the free world

[@lilliansteele7165]

I also wanted to do OCS, but my goals changed shortly after I graduated from college in 1977.

[@392slim]

I leave for basic next Tuesday, March 2. I have 4c hair (super thick, curly, nappy) and I was worried about getting my hair done in TIME !

[@nikki8391]

How long was the process for you to get a ship out date ?

[@jadety6102]

@@nikki8391 Well I know you’re asking someone else lol but for me I went to Meps in Jan. and finally got my ship out date today this month March. My ship out date is May 24

[@Bugeyedbastard]

Congrats queen

[@tera4603]

@@jadety6102 how was bmt? I leave out Tuesday

[@jadety6102]

@@tera4603 I am so late answering this, but my bmt was actually easy and fun. All you have to do it listen to everything that’s being told and you should do fine. I know youre doing awesome in there!

[@calliegreen]

I’m not even kidding this video helped me more than any video on KZbin. Thanks so much!! I have my first appt with my recruiter tomorrow

[@cierragirdy9966]

Thanks for the info! I ship to basic April 6th, 2021. I enlisted in the Reserve

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You're welcome! Wishing you luck!

[@nshtown281]

Do you have videos leading up to it?

[@paigethomas6610]

I leave April 6 as well

[@cierragirdy9966]

@@paigethomas6610 See you there 🙌🏾 there’s a group me chat for April 6th shippers if anyone would like to join

[@lindseysummers5351]

My son just completed his first week at BMT, and he is scheduled to graduate next month. We're really looking forward to Family Day, the Coin Ceremony, and graduation. Especially since his little brother's birthday is during Famy Weekend.

[@avadondragon]

I absolutely love your opening statement! "BMT is the most fun you never wanna have again" So true! I went through Air Force basic back in 2007 and boy were things different. When you told about the restrictions for individual punishments and how many times they could drop your flight in a day my jaw dropped. My flight got the privilege of making it rain indoors. They dropped us and we didn't stop till our sweat literally condensed on the ceiling and rained back down on us! Oh what a great memory. lol

[@ashlynanderson4450]

Honestly I miss my MTIs the most. I had a very hard time in basic unfortunately I didn’t fit the mold a lot of girls wanted in their flight and I was not treated good by many girls. I moved squadrons multiple times because of a knee injury but the people that I would not have been able to make it through mentally without was the MTIs. So thankful for them and don’t be afraid to trust them. No matter how “hard” they are. I hope not a lot of females have a hard time in basic a good luck if/when you ship out :)

[@dxrk_rxign]

Thank you so much for this video! I’m enlisting and will be going to Basic next year after I graduate high school. This was super helpful!

[@learningfun4379]

I was wondering, do they give women vitamins during BMT? I was reading somewhere that they do just because women need that extra iron boost especially during that time of the month. Is that true? Also, thank you!! I loved the video! Praying I pass the ASVAB soon to get into the Air Force and make a life for me and my family.

[@kiraturnbow4038]

Yes. They give every women who goes through basic the opportunity to take a multivitamin, but if you are low in a specific vitamin or mineral, you just have to go to medical and they will supply it to you!

[@Mikael.formermilitary]

How many people are willing to deploy for a year, fight, rest, and go back for more? While extreme, there are AF folks that do that kinda thing. Tip of the spear jobs. It all starts in basic training. Show up in shape, mentally strong, and ready to learn. I read someone mentioned inclusion. When you join the military all races and backgrounds are included. It's about we not about thee. That statement has magnified a thousandfold while deployed. There is not a lot of time to deal with whining because it's hard. The hard and the challenge is what makes it great. It takes courage to walk a different path. Thanks to all the folks who join and fight for us. She makes informative videos. Listen and learn.

[@Tarrzan]

I know this video is intended for mainly females but I find this very insightful! I’m interested in joining the Air Force, so this video brought new insights to me

[@jenniferblair8572]

I'm very glad you touched base on birth control especially Depo, Cause I've been very concerned about whether you could still get your depo shot while in bmt and tech school, thank you

[@heythave]

Condoms are probably a better way out. If you are taking chemical hormones like Depo, etc., make sure you are at least not hormone-receptor positive because if you are, it will put you at an exponentially increase risk for breast cancer.

[@Catto0n]

So glad she brought up the bathroom stuff cuz no one talks about the stomach issues and I'm deadass worried lmao

[@tiktokfaves7832]

This is why most people should join ROTC if they plan on joining the military. It gives you a jump start and teaches you what to expect when you actually join the military. It's also very helpful with excersise.

[@SandfordSmythe]

Plus you are an officer. Big difference.

[@RAW2881]

Yep I did 4 years and we had a summer leadership school we went 2 every year that was just like basic training. It helped alot. Plus being a drill team commander for 3 yrs going to competitions and all that just gives you so much of a leg up on everyone else. In basic I was an element leader in the dorms and a Guide On Bearer in formation. My TI told my parents he put to much on me or I would have gotten Distinguished Graduate. But its all good I did get Distinguished Grad in Security Forces Tech School!

[@Simon-beast]

I'm not a female and I will never join the air force, but i watched the entire video and it was super interesting! Thanks for sharing :)

[@flushdonkeyMTG]

As a GWOT veteran of OEF 11-12 i can confidently say the airforce treats its recruits much better in basic training and really overall through its entirety. I can vividly remember a particular day in like week three of my basic training we the men messed up bad and we got smoked so bad tha because of the temp difference from outside and inside we made that bay glisten with sweat and condensation from being just absolutely dragged by our senior drill.i can confidently say that most of what was on the floor came out of all of us collectively

[@kendallh2416]

THANK YOU for being so specific!! im a girlie who cant really do a push up... and i am so nervous for basic... i leave in a week. but this absolutely calmed me down

[@Maube]

how it went?

[@amandahurst9825]

i ship out in about 29 days and this helped so so much girl !

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I'm so glad! Good luck!!

[@alexandriamartin9700]

How was basic

[@robertjett5243]

Jesus you are just breathtaking little lady. Thank you so much for your service, you deserve the very best that life offers. Again gorgeous lady and thank you for giving your life to serve and protect myself and my family and many many others as well your a very brave and selfless woman wonderful to see the new generation of soldiers that come In experience basic training and help others with the knowledge that you have gained and have the heart to share with others to either calm those who are scared to death of the unknown or just to share with civilians what it takes and what it's like to be a airman. Much love and respect from VA stay safe up there soldier.

[@cm1133]

USAF personnel are called “airmen”, not “soldier.” Soldiers serve in the ARMY.

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Stop simping bro

[@UrfavGladiator]

I remember when i was in the navy went in when i was 18 and left at 25 loved it alot been to alot of my dream places and I remember when i ask to go to the bathroom and i got yelled at lol but i love the military with all my heart and now im a law enforcement officer

[@juuls6758]

that’s awesome that’s what i would like to be when i get out

[@UrfavGladiator]

@@juuls6758 sorry for the late response and i say go for it

[@hannahpryseski7817]

I’m going to BMT in October for Airforce reserve thank you for this!!!

[@dianarodriguez-qv6ph]

I’m thinking about this so much but I’m 28 and i feel like I’m too old 😩

[@hannahpryseski7817]

@@dianarodriguez-qv6ph I just turned 27 and I’m doing it :)

[@Zesty_Skeeter_69]

Wolfpack squadron grad date Dec 16, shit was great I would definitely do it all again

[@kunichg]

Wow, that brought back some memories. I know a lot has changed from when i went through in 1986. Spent 20 years in . Best decision of my life. You're doing it right. So many go overseas and are afraid to leave the base. See the world and enjoy it! Get stationed at Aviano, if you can. I was at Osan, Misawa, Germany and Italy. Italy wins, hands down.

[@peekaboo4918]

i’m joining the air force soon (i’m just waiting for this darn waver😩) but i’m sooo excited!! this video is just getting me more hyped

[@lisayorkk]

This video was so helpful! Thank you so much! Planning on going to MEPS in 2021. A video on that would be great as I'm nervous for that

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I’m so so glad it helped you. And that’s a great idea! The unknown was the scariest part for me but once you’re there (whether at MEPS or Basic) it isn’t as bad as you think.

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

The MEPS video is up!

[@user-xw7hs6wq2n]

Love the stuff about not wearing makeup. I went through the same thing! I feel so much more confident now

[@Praetorian-ps9st]

You're not wrong! I went thru Lackland in July-Sep 1998, and situps wore a raw spot on my tailbone. Brought it up to my TI (SSGT McCully) and he fixed the problem for me!

[@shalissathegamer1213]

Hey there! I love your BMT videos - they're really helping me out! I do have a couple questions for you when you have the time: Are we allowed to bring wet wipes? Should I bring a laptop with me, or have my parents ship it to me after BMT? Do you know anything about Crypto Linguists? Ok thats's it for my questions. Thank you so much for making these videos!!

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Thank you so much! I'm honestly not sure about the wet wipes.. I brought face wipes with me and it was fine, so maybe. The worst thing is they'll just confiscate them. You are not allowed to bring expensive personal items like a laptop with you, the only electronic you can bring is your phone which will be locked up. Your parents can ship your laptop, as well as any personal items like your clothes to tech school. I don't know anything about Crypto Linguists so I apologise. Hope this helped!

[@Leegendari]

My friend is a girl. She's one of the most amazing and talented pilots in training you'd ever meet. She LOVES planes, and she loves EVERYTHING about flight and piloting.

[@clayfrisbie771]

You build a bond with your fellow wingmen and wingwomen that civilians will never understand. You lean on eachother cause you're all going through it together for the 1st time.

[@dennisdownes9319]

I'm and old Navy Vet....Congratulations on a great video. I'm sure you're really helping a lot of woman. Going off to Boot Camp....Everybody has a lot of questions. Everybody!

[@Jasmine-dv8jh]

Thank you so much for this video, I want to join so bad, and I have been on and off about it. This video makes me feel more confident about joining. Honestly, the biggest thing that has been stopping me is honestly the shots, and bloodwork. I am not great with needles and have a tendency to pass out, not so much from shots anymore but from bloodwork it is still pretty common. I have mentioned it to a few others who have been in and most have said probably not, but I think I would handle the bloodwork better if they did it from my hand rather than my arm. I tend to handle it better and not pass out that way. I just don't know if they would do that if I asked them to

[@rutheblues4161]

Most of the shots are done pretty fast. The longest was probably the peanut butter shot, which took a little longer than most shots- but it’s done in the hip/thigh area, and the people who administer it are pretty nice about it. Plus, it hurts less than women for men. The people working at the BMT Med Group aren’t soulless and won’t force you to look at them giving you these shots, so if you’re able to get shots as long as you don’t look then you should be good. Having your blood drawn, I’m not necessarily sure if they do it in BMT- they might, but I do remember it being a MEPs thing. And you can talk to the doctors during it to distract yourself. I think they even ask if you’re afraid of needles beforehand too. In reality, as long as you don’t pass out from seeing needles or freak out too bad- you should still see a recruiter. Mention your concerns, they may be able to better guide you. (And for the love of god research the jobs before you choose one!)

[@Jasmine-dv8jh]

Thank you so much, that actually might help a lot! I appreciate it! Also, oh I have definitely been doing my research on jobs that I promise, actually as I write this I have it up on my computer looking at the options.

[@newbgamergirl1033]

I also black out from needles, and shots. 😅 I normally have to let people know before hand and they make sure I'm sitting down in a position where I can safely black out lol. I'm sure it's a similar deal. I can still get the shots, I just need some extra accommodations. I have heard that there are so many once you're in the military that it gets easier as you go along though.

[@tteafii1110]

This made me feel so much fricking better, thank you. i leave in 5 days

[@yasb.6799]

So helpful! I enlisted as a Reservist and go to basic this June

[@activemanishere]

Haha y'all had it easy with the water! We were canteens filled in the sink. Not to mention the minerals and florid you miss out on by filtering your water... You call it dorms like it's college! We called it barracks like it was training to be a soldier...

[@jeffreyplum5259]

Younger people who consider a future the Air Force, or Air National Guard may want to look into the Civil Air Patrol. I had an uncle who as in the Army Air Corp (WW2) then Air force, finally full time Air National Guard. Civil Air Patrol experience counted when joining the Air Force. CAP gives you military formation experience, uniform standards and such so you are less green than your pure civilian mates. BTW Basic training has been changed since the bad old days of the Draft. My brother was in the Army in the Late Seventies. He broke his foot 4 days in Basic, so he was held back. Between his 2 halves of Basic he saw the rules change. God Bless all who Serve Thank You.

[@andreal3535]

Thank you so much, this was so helpful. I go to bmt March 9th!

[@nikki8391]

How long was the process for you to get a ship out date ?

[@andreal3535]

@@nikki8391 about 3 months

[@thaysantos8546]

Keep us posted!! Good luck

[@RokkitGrrl]

I don't ever remember using the latrine in BMTS other than being fortunate enough to take up before reveille sounded almost every day. Doing PC on a full bladder really, really sucked.

[@Leightmo]

Very informative video. Thank you for being so open about this information!

[@DOMTHEDON3]

one of the best bmt videos i've seen so far!

[@Celery_bro]

Thank for the video, English is not my first language and I’m a little bit nervous about that but all the information made me feel more comfortable taking this decision

[@warrrdadddy9656]

1st 3 days are rough and 4th wot is when things start getting repetitive and you begin seeing the holes In the training. Don t take short cuts. Do your job and stay focus. Oh and don’t get sent to med hold.

[@jimreilly917]

A lot different in the early 90s😎😁. Your video should be shown to anyone who signs on to USAF BMT. Great job, Airman.🦅

[@GregSr]

As a guy, I heard about all the shots. That didn't concern me. Then I heard about a particular shot called the "square needle in the left nut". I wasn't sure if that was some kind of sick and sadistic joke or maybe it was real. I have to admit, I was worried about it. Then, after a few weeks into basic, I found out it was not real. Whew!

[@PepeDeezNutz]

Weird

[@trinitywalters4415]

Your videos are so helpful! I'm probably going to basic sometime during or after April and I was wondering about undergarments like bra's and all of that? Do they provide them, do you bring your own, or do you buy them there?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You bring your own. You don't wear normal bras except for graduation when you're in your blues if you choose. You wear sports bras everyday, they have to be certain colours. And Underwear must be conservative, no thongs or cheeky.

[@BMF6889]

I served in the Marine Corps from 1967-1989 with 3 years in combat. Thank you for your service to our country. However, you would have never made it through the first day of Boot Camp and they wouldn't let you out of the Marines because they would keep recycling you until you received a medical diagnosis. It would have been your worst nightmare. However, Marines have a very different mission than the other services and we trained harder than the other services, for which I was eternally thankful when I was in combat. My first fulltime job out of college was as a Marine infantry platoon commander in Vietnam 1968-69. Hard year. We had lots of killed and wounded. The year was both mentally and physically exhausting with daily. There was a possibility of being killed or wounded every day. I didn't so much mind the firefights as I felt I had some control over the outcome though I came to understand that a bullet doesn't care who you are, how smart you are, or how competent you are. If you happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time--you are dead or wounded. The mines and booby-traps were the worse because it was always so unexpected and we operated in areas heavily mined. I don't think any woman except perhaps a world class athlete could have made it through that year in Vietnam. My platoon would be in the field on combat operations for 1-2 months at a time with only 3 days back at the company or battalion which was in the middle of nowhere and subject to being mortared or attacked. At the company position we could at least get some sleep and clean water to drink. At the battalion we could get a cold shower and some hot chow. However, I found the food at the battalion was too rich and greasy because I was so use to eating C-Rations in the field. The hot chow made me sick. Then it was back on combat operations for another 1-2 months. No showers. No potable water. Brutally hot in the dry season and non-stop rain during the monsoons. I also lost 20 pounds. Like I said--it was a hard year. Combat is 10 times more difficult than any training we received, but I'm thankful the Marine training was so difficult. It at least prepared me for the daily mental challenges in Vietnam. My other 2 years in combat were years later when I supported the host nation's counter-insurgency operations in a Latin American country. It was very dangerous, but not nearly as challenging as Vietnam. But two years in that environment was a very long time. Best of luck to you in your tour in the Air Force. I hope you find the experience rewarding and helpful in civilian life.

[@khariafrazier1950]

Thank you I’m nervous but I’ll suck it up because I know the life I want and I definitely love to travel

[@user-xk8il3dh5m]

Hi, first off thank you for the informative video! second, what’s the deal with mental health like ocd? i go to meps in a few weeks and i struggled with ocd a lot in my adolescence and early teen years, but now (turning 18 tomorrow) it’s definitely not as bad as it was so i’m not concerned about it. i’ve never been on any medication for it either, and my recruiter knows this. so my question is do they do a mental health background check at meps and will it disqualify me if i just tell them a white lie that i used to see a therapist in the past but don’t anymore, even though i do from time to time?

[@desireecasanova8525]

happy birthday!

[@MonaElle]

As a black woman I was so glad when I heard that part about my hair .. my hair very kinky I need minute to get it together 😂

[@MikeMiasuki-vy3xx]

Let me provide everyone out there with some free information (not legal advice). One one gets into the active AF proper (after tech school). There will be plenty of men out there to help you into everything you don't need or want. However, there will be a few guys who will take you under their wing and help you. Do not betray these people! They will not want a single thing from you except loyalty and hard work. Mentors are hard to come by but they are out there. Remember that many men have "ego" issues and will try to fool you into going along with them and destroying another's career. Don't fall for it. People will sell their soul for very little. Don't fall for it. No one has absolute power unless you give it to them. Once a career is destroyed, it can not be rebuilt. Good luck. Get all of the formal education you can while you can. Time will surprise you if you don't use it wisely.

[@chayse_mj]

LOVE the fact you brought up black woman love the diverse

[@nunya1360]

My wife is at basic. She about to do her last week before graduation. Thanks for the info. I’m glad it’s not full metal jacket either, as that’s my only experience as prior marine.

[@serenaoriente6916]

Only video I’ve found with all the things I’ve been wondering about👏🏼 Thanks girl!!

[@TheMysticalCat970]

12:23 I've heard a lot of things especially about the Marine corps and the Army since I'm thinking of enlisting in one of those two branches and they most certainly can single you out in those branches I'm not sure about Navy but im pretty sure they can single you out in Navy as well. I was watching this video since I'm slowly eliminating the branches i want to do and basically everything I've heard in this video doesn't apply to ANY of the other branches especially with the Physical training stuff so if you can't do pushups or can't run at a decent pace join the Airforce because you will be singled out and yelled at in the other branches. From what I've heard the Marine corps also does the color belts to signify your PT level and you don't want to have a low level belt because the DI's will single you out and mess with you so much.

[@selohcin]

Wow, this was the opposite of what I experienced in army basic training. We were definitely not allowed to use the latrine whenever we needed. I remember one time we marched off to the next place. The drill sergeants put us in parade rest and walked away. Two hours later, we were still in parade rest and had received no further instruction from the drill sergeants. One guy peed his pants because he just couldn't hold it any longer. Also, they definitely ARE allowed to single you out in the army, and this happens frequently during Basic, although they also did collective punishment a lot.

[@robertheinkel6225]

I always loved the threat the TI’s would use to wash the entire bunch back to day one. Knowing that they were scheduling new recruits months in advance, due to a waiting list, that would never happen.

[@preppyxedits4598]

I’m a ten year old girl named annabelle

[@featherswallace8676]

Regarding your comment about not being allowed makeup until graduation..I went in in 1976 and we HAD to put makeup on every day after pt. Even those who normally didnt wear it. Times change.

[@HaoyuTao]

Bad ass women, thank you for your service ladies

[@savannahharris2992]

Omg I love this so so so much. I was so worried about the push up area

[@angel-nf5ix]

great video!! & i like how you got straight to the point ❤