FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS about Air Force BMT

[@Praetorian-ps9st]

Had a lady in my BMT flight (1998) that couldn't do a single push up, no more than 5 situps, and couldn't run 2 miles, by the time we were supposed to graduate. We started BMT July 15, 1998. She was still in basic that Thanksgiving. Finally outprocessed at Christmas time. Still feel for her.

[@mitchellnadolski5584]

I love watching people’s experiences in different branches! I went thru basic about 2 years ago as well but for the Army. Your channel is addicting and I love your content, keep up the good work :)

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Thank you so much!

[@donaldgoodnight7853]

I went thru basic 33 years ago. I find these stories hilarious. They teach literally nothing about hazards. Earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards, volcanoes none of that. I dealt with all that. In my day. I was an Honor Graduate. Less than 10% in USAF get that. I am still alive. A disabled airman. In any branch, basic training is just that. Survival is the goal.

[@drumline17]

@@donaldgoodnight7853 brother what kind of training do you need for earthquakes, hurricanes, blizzards and volcanoes lol. Pretty common sense

[@GrowingWithAlysa]

I go to bmt in a few months so thank you for this helpful video! Makes me a little less nervous haha. Great video!

[@maxout7306]

Good to see you today. 9 minutes/1 mile = 28 minutes on a 5K run. That is very good! This video enable some worrying ground facts to be established and dealt with about early life in the US military. I'm sure you will agree that achieving things outside your comfort zone builds confidence . It's so good to be able to say; "I can do that!" Thanks for uploading - Liked.

[@tophatbanjo]

Excellent video! I missed this one the first time around, somehow. When I was at Hurlburt, about 89 to 93, we used to deploy to all kinds of weird places in Africa and even weirder, and we usually got a GG shot--the Peanut Butter shot, as you call it--right in the old butt cheek in the line to get on whatever airplane we were riding to the deployment. Most everybody on that outbound flight was sitting hiked up on one butt cheek because of that dang shot, heh! You're doing such a great job talking about how silly the things that young people worry about as they face going to BMT--like showering wtih others and being yelled out and all that stuff. Looking back on it now, isn't it silly the things we worry about and isn't it amazing that the really important things nobody ever even thinks about at that stage of their careers?? The whole experience of BMT is so different looking back on it than it is anticipating it. Love your media :)

[@laurenblack9957]

Can you do a video on finding recruiters and what they ask for, when you should go to see one, and stuff like that, please? :)

[@neuse74]

Yess! That's a good idea.

[@skylrshepherd9847]

If you're looking for an answer now, get on the AF website and put in your ZIP code for the component you want (guard, active, reserve). Someone should contact you in a couple days. If you feel like you're confident in starting the process or just simply want information, contact them . They ask for medical history, height, weight, if you're a conscientious objector, when you feel comfortable going to MEPS, if you have tattoos (if you do they ask where and what they are to ensure they stay in regs). They also ask if you've ever taken the ASVAB since a lot of HS students have taken it. I recommend looking up jobs to create a list. They ask for any facial/body piercings as well. I hope this answers enough!! They do go more in depth but there's a medical form you can look up online. They ask about previous drug use (like marijuana) as well.

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I'm going to be making a video about the process to join the Air Force soon!

[@serenabeer8339]

Yes you should make a video about your job and what score you need on your asvab if we wanted the same job.

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

It's coming soon! I have one about my job on my channel now but I'm going to make a more in depth one.

[@sophiamiller6345]

When you join the airforce academy do you like get to chose what you want to do in the airforce like being a flyer that gets to fly tactical jets. Or is flying tactical part of the training program. If it isn't how would you be able to fly tactical jets for the military.

[@electrkbulliez588]

Does your wingman go into the bathroom with you? Your information is super helpful! Thanks for getting to the point every time!!!

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Your wingman goes into the bathroom with you when you aren't in the dorm, like in class or an appointment. They obviously don't go in the stall and there are stall doors. When you're in the dorm you can get up and go whenever by yourself.

[@freshswagga100]

Man somewhere at MEPS got covid now I gotta w8 a whole 2 more weeks to go. Just my luck

[@kaylibaraniecki1284]

Thank you for your informative videos!! What hairstyles can we wear in basic can we do one or two braids like the Air Force is allowed to wear or is it different because it’s basic? And I know you said we can bring our own shampoo conditioner and face moisturizer is there any face moisturizers that we can’t bring like with added facial chemicals to them? Thank you!! I’m leaving for basic sometime after October 2021:)

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Sorry for late response, but you can bring whatever moisturizer you want as long as there’s no Hemp in it. And you can wear your hair in braids, bun or ponytail. I’d google the exact reg because it’s kind of specific

[@savannahremi]

Could you tell us about other jobs in the Air Force?

[@rae7269]

Are there stalls in the bathroom for privacy

[@xPhl]

Yesss a new AF video to watch before going to sleep Edit: how were you able to wait for your job? could you explain that process please

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You set a leave date with a recruiter and he/she can't make you leave for basic before that date. If there's a job availability open earlier and you really want it you could volunteer to leave earlier. And you can wait by holding off on signing your contract until the job you want becomes available.

[@penelopefernandezvelez6359]

hello Mikayla! I'll be shipping out next month, question about overseas, are you able to travel with no restrictions all around europe? like for the weekend or any other holiday/vacation time? (ignoring covid situation) thanks!! good videos!

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Hi there! And ignoring Covid, yes you can travel around Europe with no restrictions and without using your leave if it's a holiday or weekend, at least on my base, RAF Lakenheath. However, there are restrictions with visiting Russia. And thank you!

[@carlalima4879]

I love your videos and I follow you on IG please make more videos about the air force

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Thank you! Hoping to make one today :)

[@xevec13]

what if i don’t know if i’m allergic to penicillin?

[@serenabeer8339]

I really appreciate your videos covering over the Air Force because I'm also considering enlisting after covid clears up. Anyways, I noticed you said you have anxiety, same here. Will the Air force accept people who take any kind of medication for anxiety? and my other question I have is would you consider a single mother of one child joining? or no and why?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I'm glad the videos help! So when I went to MEPS I did not disclose that I have anxiety because I never took medicine before joining and did not seek any treatment. I didn't want my process to be held up. After tech school, I went to mental health on base and got the medicine I needed. Honestly, you'd have to ask a recruiter if that's disqualifying or not because I don't know. I know single mothers who have joined and are very successful. There are a tremendous amount of benefits to joining especially for a single mother like childcare, financial stability, schools on base, etc. You would just need to have a family member or someone you trust watch them while you're in basic training and tech school. Once you graduate tech school, they can accompany you to your first base of course.

[@serenabeer8339]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly awe thank you!

[@javiu145]

​@@MikaylaRoseDaly Hey can you make a video on pay in a job in cyber security

[@sammietandy7084]

I am going to be putting in for Public Affairs Specialist when I join this year!! My recruiter said there will be a "test" I take (not the ASVAB) to get into Public Affairs, is this correct? Something like... I will be reading in front of a camera? Also, would you mind talking specifically about the Tech School!! What you learn, how long it is, etc.!! :) MUCH APPRECIATED!!

[@taylornight8258]

PLEASE DO A VIDEO ON THAT!!!

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You will have to do a "test" in to a microphone, it's not a video just a voice recording. A more in depth video of my job is coming soon!

[@Lay2Thurll]

Would I have enough time to change pads/throw them away as well ? And where would I get them from ?

[@Mrtootman]

How did you get into a leadership position?

[@djcalix3]

I got denied because I have a tattoo behind my ear and a small one on my right hand :/ I’m not sure if I can get it removed Thats too much for me rn

[@NA-xp2cr]

Some places offer free tattoo removal

[@cadencesnyder2911]

hey! i just got a finger tattoo removed and it was only 75$ each visit, with 6 weeks in between each visit. not too bad !! idk where you’re from but this is in portland.

[@yaretzygonzalezhernandez2635]

What about swimming. Do you need to know how to swim?

[@folkers78]

Nope

[@xoandrearuiz]

hi ◡̈ quick question. when do they give you your last phone call home? is it a week prior to graduation?

[@makaylagarcia4974]

I’ve decided to join! I love that I found your channel you’ve literally helped me so much lol what size does your waist have to be for a female???

[@cadencesnyder2911]

it is more of a BMI scale like how much you weigh compared to your height.

[@UnansweredHails]

Can you tell me about your security drawer? Idk if the whole “Kyle Gott” method is used now a days, but where do you put wet loofas and etc? Thanks!!

[@sarabedin4957]

What jobs are best and worst for women? I know it sounds silly but I really like law enforcement and I was looking into the security forces. But at the same time I don’t want to spend my day checking people’s IDs at the gate 😆

[@freshswagga100]

Thats literally all they do and in 10-12 hr shifts no matter the time of day

[@KlaudiaTucker]

Best jobs for woman, depending on your personality and if you like paperwork I would say admin, personnel, finance or material management. Those are easy office jobs. However, Ive heard MX which is anything aircraft maintenance related job or Security forces is one of the worst jobs due to the hours they work. Like someone above said, they check ID 10/12 hr shifts etc. And we all get paid the same.

[@raeannaforney7333]

i know you go over makeup a bit but um...would they be mad at somewhat dramatic eyeliner bc that’s like my personality trait😭oh and lashes

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Honestly, it depends on your MTI but I personally wouldn't try. You could put on lashes if they looked natural and weren't over the top where you can tell they're fake. Once you graduate bmt you can get away with doing your makeup how you want, like eyeliner and the lashes you want...as long as it isn't too bold like red or purple lipstick. I used to feel like I needed makeup but basic training changed that, since you aren't allowed to wear any for 8.5 weeks. On the regular I just wear light makeup now lol but that's just me.

[@tylagervais5115]

I just got a tragus peircing and I have to go to MEPS, I really don’t want to take it out but I also just bought a clear peircing, will they tell me to take it out at MEPS?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You unfortunately can’t have any piercings in at MEPS or basic, even if it’s clear.

[@jenniferdang9328]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly what if when youre operational or at tech in uniform ,can you have clear piercing in to keep the hole ?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

@@jenniferdang9328 Unfortunately no. You could try to hide it but if someone sees it they’ll ask you to take it out.

[@jenniferdang9328]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly thanks for replying back so quick !

[@tylagervais5115]

Mikayla Rose it’s really small, but they’ll still notice it since they evaluate my whole body ?

[@chasityhamrick7094]

How many push-ups and sit-ups do you have to do?

[@cadencesnyder2911]

do they do an allergy test also at any point whether that be meps or when you’re there?

[@keirstanfourman6716]

Are SF’s looked down on in the Air Force ?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

As in security forces?

[@keirstanfourman6716]

Mikayla Rose yes !

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

@@keirstanfourman6716 They are very respected, honestly no job is looked down on. We're all Airmen at the end of the day.

[@CarlaJavellana]

I'm working on my push up skills. How do you started to do push ups?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I started by doing pushups on my knees and just kept trying regular pushups even if I couldn't push myself back up yet lol the more you practice the better you'll get

[@CarlaJavellana]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly thank you so much.

[@donaldgoodnight7853]

Peanut butter shot? Wtf is that. My Typhoid shot hurt. International deployment requirement Left USAF in 1993. I am a disabled veteran. This was informative. I had a sister flight. They shared alot with me. But some things here, I was not told by them. I was trusted. I was alot older at 25. I was always giving them tips though. My flight and my sister flights, named honor flights. I was thanked for my input. By them. A few of them. Wanted to hook up. I said no. Married. Women in uniforms want men in uniforms? 🤔🤔🤣😂🤣😂😉 Human nature. 🙄

[@freelymo2729]

What about rubbers? For piercings, like the clear ones?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Unfortunately no 🥲 they do so many inspections and will notice.

[@freelymo2729]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly aweeee boo! Lol thanks!

[@thatgirlken949]

For the showers part…do they provide you with a wash cloth or no?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I believe they provide you with a really small loofa but I’d bring whatever you like best because the quality of stuff the provide is not good.

[@jayj7725]

Ive heard you can get out of the peanut butter shot if you tell them you are allergic or had an allergies reaction to a shot before. Is it that easy?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I guess you could lie but that's just setting yourself up for disaster honestly because it would end badly if they found out your lying i.e your medical records. I wouldn't lie. The shot hurts but it heals and isn't worth getting in trouble for.

[@jayj7725]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly thats very true, appreciate the insight

[@iverbronx]

So is "BMT" the same as if I were to go to the AF Academy ??

[@folkers78]

Nope

[@saveprimo_7051]

what about swimming? i cant swim so will yu have to do it or is it a requirement to graduate

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

You don’t have to know how to swim to graduate Air Force basic training. However, you would need to know how to swim if you wanted a special forces job or to become a pilot.

[@s.bnaturalbeauty2444]

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

[@mellissamaritz3659]

Do you get people from South Africa at BMT

[@susanruo8087]

What is the age limit??

[@saraipinto5295]

39 :)

[@lorierodriguez5269]

Hey I’m also from Florida and my nearest recruiter said he couldn’t help me try to get the job that you have I’m from tampa and I’m completing My associates in journalism because I wanted this job in particular so much so I was wondering if you could help me if maybe you still have the number to your recruiter I would really appreciate it thank you!!! I also sent you a dm on Instagram with a couple of questions as well

[@facts1752]

Hi so my son is leaving in a few days for basic, how soon would he be able to visit back home, usually?

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

I graduated in August of 2018 so I'm not sure how things are with Covid restrictions but my family came to my graduation in San Antonio and I got to go home in December for Christmas in tech school.

[@facts1752]

@@MikaylaRoseDaly thank you

[@facts1752]

What days do you have off in bmt and if so can you watch tv on you days off?

[@marygolddiano8067]

How many years to become an airforce women?? Kindly i receive reply heh

[@faheemshah3514]

Cute

[@caitlynparker9113]

Bruh can I carry my carmex😂

[@MikaylaRoseDaly]

Yes LOL. I carried chapstick all of bmt.

[@BEISBOLDECUBA]

I might feel upset if an mti yells at a love one who graduated from basic training by getting yelled just because they are put their cap on inside of a building if it did happen I probably start an argument with that mti.

[@NA-xp2cr]

One way to get your airman in trouble. We know the rules about flight caps. It was a genuine mistake.

[@cadencesnyder2911]

hey so when you say you have anxiety, what kind of symptoms do you have? i have some anxiety and i would love to know how you got through basic!! i’ll follow you on insta and maybe you can dm me about it