United States Air Force Academy - Basic Cadet Training

[@iXRelaxx666lemao]

0:09 *says nothing* "look at me when I'm talking to you"

[@DaBeast34]

looool

[@mr.kingofphenomenal4629]

I would died of laughter and most likely get in trouble.

[@joaoalkamin7809]

@@DrB_84 you do realize that's the most sexist comment anyone could say right?

[@RainMan221]

Instructor is Blacked obsessed!

[@BiG-JuPO1O1]

Lmao I would get in trouble for smiling if anyone did that. Or if anyone yelled at me, all I do is smile but its more of nervous smile.

[@MrGA555]

To the people that are trashing on these kids, in all fairness, they actually graduated from high school.

[@Ash_Vulpine]

Schäfer G. Savage fam.

[@leoburgess6678]

Really, which branch is that? The one you were in? This is a college, not straight up boot camp. If they don;t get through this, they don't get to attend.

[@felixgonzalez1262]

nah all branches require you to graduate

[@grimalpha6338]

Schäfer G. True

[@gamerguy2746]

Nick Rodriguez like what? The coast guard? Having many members of my family who joined the Air Force and Army and Marines, the majority of them agreed that the real Air Force boot camp is much harder than the Army and Marines in many respects.

[@davidblake5155]

Air Force: Hardest branch to get into; easiest basic training Marine Corps: Who cares what you have you’re in; hardest basic training

[@Pimpdown24]

David Blake definitely not accurate

[@Pimpdown24]

Jorge Barbosa you’re acting like I I don’t know how the military works 🤷🏻‍♂️. I was talking about basic training like the original comment . Don’t tell me to do homework because I’ve spent time in the military and that comment wasn’t about college.

[@Pimpdown24]

Jorge Barbosa it literally says says basic training in the comment.

[@ranger3355]

PLA watching you

[@rusty7984]

I thought Coast Guard was the hardest branch to get into someone feel free to fact check me ( want to get into the Marines but have to loose a couple pounds )

[@travisprince7770]

To all those giving the cadets crap, I'm pretty sure this wasn't required to get into your college.

[@johnjack5097]

I doubt 90% of them have even graduated high school, let alone attended college lmao

[@qiaorongzhang773]

John Jack who?

[@hell1289]

My college was infantry school dude lmao

[@jtjones603]

John Jack dude this is for Air Force Academy. Not only do you have to graduate, but you have to do very well in high school. I think the average act was a 30.

[@littlebean7764]

@@johnjack5097 you need atleast a GED to join LMAO

[@uncleheavysizzle5866]

wow, look at all of those young kids determined and proud to serve their country. hell yeah

[@ajaybhagwani8155]

hellyeah

[@gugabrasa]

All military academies are pretty similar. I graduated in black needles military academy (Brazilian Army), in 2001. I know how hard is to be under pressure during 5 long years of formation. My deep respect to all the cadets of the world!!!

[@williamleuters4247]

Paulo Gustavo Brito Hahah similar? Bro, I am a E3 in the US Army and my basic training would shit on this so called training I see in this video

[@m0bull]

William Leuters sit down priv no need to fight this war you still have shit to come your way don't shit talk them too much would you talk to an LT that way because that's what they are

[@Kay_213_]

you marines have never felt the pain of standing in blues, in 100+ degree weather, perfectly still, for hours on end. maybe youve tolerated and hour or so, but not for more than that. your also forgetting what the airforce does. it stresses intelligence, character, precision, excellence, etc. it does not stress brute force and a determination to die. The USAF flies planes, manages paperwork, does missions WITH marines and army. ya couldnt get halfway across the world if a Airman hadnt gotten up at 3:00, sipped a coffee, put on a flight suit, went to a briefing, finsihed up some work, headed to the flight line, prepped the plane (which is exausting), check the flight plan, file it , double check it,take invetory, wait while dozens of marines and soldiers or whatever shuffle on board, check that all personal are ready and present, close the cargo door, brief the soldiers, set up equipment, start the plane and all of its systems, perform countless checklists and procedures, contact atc, activate flight plane, wait....wait....wait...cleared for taxi to rwy 06 via bravo, bravo2, cross rwy 24 onto sierra5, turn left onto sierra and taxi full length, hold position number 3 behind a c-17 and a AWACS, hold short, readback flight plan, line up and wait, apply ample power and such, check instruments, "160...v1...rotate...v2...positive rate gear up, four red...128.86 Gold55 with you, IFR to waypoint WASC, holding pattern for blah blah blah.... needless to say, its a lot to remember and do. maybe piece by piece its easy, but you have to learn that stuff. In the marines and army, they stress skill and perseverence and physical condition. in the airfroce, a lot of the work isnt physically or mentally challenging, but you you have a lot of complicated stuff and for that, you need a lot of knowledge. where do you get knowledge? oh! i know! from a university or academy! well waddya know? The AirForce trains officers at an "academy".... its not boot camp, its not basic training, its an academy. you sirs have just had to be taught the difference between an academy and boot camp. and you wonder why the airforce stresses eduction so much...

[@yakou1621]

No pressure here I see no pressure in this basic training video. Absolutely none. I could sleep on this

[@nailcy]

Estava lendo , os comentários queria vê a possibilidade de uma mulher consegui entrar no exército brasileiro , o Brasil deveria recrutar mais mulheres na unidade do exército.

[@cartergladden5786]

This is much better than entering to basic training right after high school because it gives you much more experience and sets you up to become an officer, not just any regular Airman.

[@mikebrink740]

While I agree this can set them up for future success, I've worked with enlisted ranks that have attained higher success then some officers. For someone that is an E-1-E-4, I would much rather learn from an E-5 - E-7. Officers are meant to lead via orders. The true leaders in any military are your E-6-E-7's or 8's.

[@johnyeager3997]

These guys graduated today, 4 years later.

[@Nikobellic415]

Army:tough Marine:tough 2x Air force: smart.

[@averysimer5601]

As a junior in highschool, I am considering applying to USAFA. I’m excited

[@triton8607]

Avery Simer ya better start now, application process begins in spring of your junior year

[@CaptainMaverick-rx9ok]

I am as well

[@alexanagle6186]

Me too!!

[@simunator]

good luck, make sure you put good effort into your essays and hope you secure a nomination

[@dankhotpocket5096]

TurtleTTR nobody cares pussy

[@jodawgg7959]

People talk shit on the air force yet the other branches rely on them to provide air support and to get them out of situations they can’t get out of themselves. The air force may be the easiest going during their boot camps but they are one of the most important branches because of the support they provide.

[@pw1277]

You know the navy and army both do CAS right...

[@EzrCarnage]

Wade Priest better way he could of said it was defending cyberspace and are the communications basically

[@jacksoncude9824]

Wade Priest not as well as the a-10, the 18 is not a slow speed plane so it requires long run ins to the target area. the army can do it but they’re not for quick response.

[@yakou1621]

They just get coool new flying toys. But marines and navy can fly planes too

[@vengz2782]

yea, these cadets aren't most likely gonna be the ones providing air support. These cadets would probably quit or deploy as reserved.

[@spacemanjoe7074]

The fast motion marching is halarious

[@morganwetz872]

SpaceManJoe your spelling is hilarious

[@spacemanjoe7074]

Morgan Wetz dead

[@theHauntingJAHLIL]

SpaceManJoe lhas

[@shutupjo6149]

SpaceManJoe 😂😂

[@athenakilgore2396]

@@morganwetz872 frick off, nobody cares.

[@willzavala9890]

In all honesty this looks pretty fun. Airforce is badass.

[@mecate818]

I dont mind getting yelled at

[@leftbenchplayaa]

Snek it gets annoying after awhile and you can’t talk back

[@margief1798]

😅😅😅😅

[@garrettehunt55]

Airforce is not the most badass look at the Marines they are the toughest and hardest boot camp my sister went and broke her foot twice

[@dayton2vx]

Care to join Russian airforce you will not get discipline it's fun as well.

[@Parahdoks92]

This is not enlisted training. I think people are misunderstanding this for the Air Force's enlisted basic training, which is still now pretty soft, in light of some few events. Becoming a student/cadet/whatever in the Air Force Academy is actually a very competitive and tough task. It is among one of the most prestigious schools in America, and is the Alma Mater of many of the pilots in the US Air Force. It is by no means an easy school.

[@scotteastman7219]

Yeah I heard they actually run to the phone booths to call home

[@oldtwinsna8347]

Difficulty portion here is during high school and even earlier preparing to get into the academy. Very difficult. Lots of long all nighters preparing academically and in leadership positions, summers spent doing the same, no free time for anything, 5-6 hour night sleeps between freshman and senior year school nights the norm. Once you're in though, you're in, unless you're a total imbecile who somehow cheated through the system or have unanticipated major life changes (i.e. become schizo or major depression the top reasons).

[@ivi122]

Q Nazty I agree...there’s a difference between enlisting and being appointed to the academy!

[@michael-sl7zo]

@@scotteastman7219 its the hardest to get into the easiest to pass

[@1900cwdewitt]

These men all look proud.....I think reality hit home....no movie or video game could have prepared them for the REAL UASF experience.....so proud my grandson is there.

[@RVaitorCA]

At my college welcome day we had slip'n slides, inflatable slide, hotdogs, and bubbles AirForce Academy.: Tug of war, Log running, Tent pitching, hanging over water by rope

[@chatisthisreal.]

Can’t wait to join the Air Force after I graduate high school this year!

[@Priest75]

Be a man join the Marines

[@Bopper807]

SeventyFive 4 your mean

[@アレックス-s7w]

SeventyFive 4 be a man and respect his decision

[@blitzcuber3241]

Good luck man, you are very brave.

[@justahuglyahhboi9676]

@@Priest75 how about u join the Marines!

[@SL-vw9pm]

Must be fun for this class to see themselves 4 years ago. Great group of young people, gives me hope for the future.

[@davejb5167]

now 6 years ago

[@ajaybhagwani8155]

givesmehmehopeforthefure

[@mordecai3366]

preparing a new generation for war gives you hope for the future?

[@pingchan7624]

These are the smartest kids in the nation. They are the one will fly our multimillion-dollar fighter jet and our latest weapon systems.

[@boat73jr]

You sure they're not in an academy in Colorado?

[@twezzy1986]

Takes an officer with a college degree to break the equipment, takes an enlisted personnel with a high school degree to fix it.

[@kinghavoc8549]

Nope ... navy & marines both have more jets then the airforce

[@boat73jr]

@@kinghavoc8549 you realize thats two branches of service right

[@PyroLooney01]

Sparta Spartan marines are technically under the department of the navy. So the aircraft do belong to the navy

[@savannahalexander6662]

I'm so proud of all these cadets. The class of 2020 is now graduated and making history! They are the first class to graduate Space Force officers!

[@zalphero618]

Huge respect to all those who go through this basic yet intense training.

[@ajaybhagwani8155]

dasicyetintensetraining

[@greatscott6853]

USAFA is a different culture than the Army or Marine Corps. These cadets are the very best of American youth. USAFA have academic requirements the rival that of MIT, and you must prove yourself physically too. Don't assume just because the Marines and Soldiers beat the sh!t of their enlisted, they are better than Air Force Academy Cadets.

[@elizabethaccola825]

All the branches of the military have impressive training at all levels. I agree that the Academy's education are among the finest in the world.

[@yeet5146]

Great Scott!!! U can say they are better in some ways though just not other ways lol

[@Karoke77]

Who told you that Army enlisted soldiers get beat up? LOL Also, there are senior enlisted who have much more responsibility and authority than officers.

[@Grupo_SONAR]

Yes, but when has a nonground unit ever won a war? the answer, never.

[@apsune2830]

Thunder Garcia What about dropping the bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki? That ended the war and it was a non ground unit.

[@katiepad2147]

8:06 the kid in green is so smooth

[@theoremzaw7218]

I am now an NCO and I’m excited to be guiding them to a path of success and I think it’s one of the most important part of an NCO’s job to teach and see them become successful.

[@eaglewatcher11]

NCO’s aren’t training them

[@grimreaperpyrotechnics187]

People laugh now but when they see a jet or Apache bombing something they get all hype and say “Merica”

[@dse9564]

Eric Rivas apaches come from us army aviation lol

[@Levi-uv8bc]

@@dse9564 Im glad you said that before I did

[@Armyjayden33]

My dad was in the air force but 90 percent don't fly u mean pilot aircrafts and I would say if you want to fly join the navy

[@youraverageimperialguard7932]

@@Armyjayden33 The Air Force gets guaranteed positions for pilots in the Academy. The Air Force alots like 230+ pilot positions for Air Force Academy Students. So there is a large likelihood that many of these cadets could become pilots.

[@henrywasden4838]

@@Armyjayden33 Dude, what makes you think the navy is more about aviation than the airforce

[@cthklh1458]

All branches are important. Props to every enlisted and commissioned member of the military. It takes a lot to be apart of something bigger than yourself.

[@patriot524]

I'm not gonna lie, stuff certainly gets softer over the years, but that's due to what the multiple generals that run this institution decide is best to develop the greatest leaders of character. But what you see on the camera ain't shit. There are a lotta things that go on that they don't want the public, especially parents, to know about. It's called recruitment. Gotta understand that these cadets could easily be going to another school. Plus, bear in mind that Air Force officers require leadership training, precision, and excellent thinking skills, not brute force.

[@patriot524]

If at about 12:00 you see that they can't even do a pull-up, that should be a tell-tale sign. Also that they are struggling just doing a high crawl, and just really sluggish in general during the A-Course with rifles and helments. Believe me, I know lol.

[@Andromedon777]

For the most part, the Air Force Academy is just a normal college(well, an advanced college) with military. Mostly academic. The PT is there to keep you fit. I understand that it is not as intense. Also, realize that this is at a high altitude, EVERYONE struggles with oxygen--or the lack thereof.

[@MichaelShelleysmi]

You serious? Dude that altitude is normal for anybody that lives in the rockies. But for a Californian I would imagine it'd be difficult.

[@Andromedon777]

Michael Shelley Or even worse, for someone like me from Florida who will struggle to get by the standard CFT here, then move there and have to deal with the altitude. But fortunately, they give us SEVERAL months to prepare, so I'll be ready for Colorado by June.

[@joshweiss9207]

A-10 Thunderbolt II why would it be harder

[@elliemccarthy5672]

For anyone confused why this doesn’t look like BMT, it’s not BMT. THis is for the air force academy, so these are some of the smartest kids in the nation. A super hard university to get into. They will graduate as officers

[@beenthere5964]

What you see in the video is the easiest thing the basic cadets have to do. The retention and regurgitation of information, whether from a handbook of cadet knowledge, public media, or complex orders is much more difficult, creating significantly more stress for the cadets than the physical routines. This is an element that the enlisted army, marines and navy basic training don't emphasize. However, West Point and Annapolis cadets endure nearly identical training elements to AFA. Graduates of all our military academies must be able to accurately process quickly-evolving battle information, saving lives and ensuring mission success.

[@robjohnson1530]

Im proud to be an Air Force brat... my father served in the 70s and he tells the best stories about his deployments.... and I am proud to be his son!

[@rosaleehuynh161]

This is the first step of your USAF. Trying and patient will lead all of you to get successful. Good luck you all, my dear !

[@regulator5521]

People saying this looks easy are actually dumb. These cadets have to juggle 3 balls: Academics, Atheletics, and Military. You have to make sure your not dropping one of the balls or you get kicked out. So yea u may be the most pathetic person but your grades are not that good so your out. Or your the smartest person alive but cant shine your boots or march correctly then your out. Maybe everyone should go there before judging how "easy" it is.

[@FreddyMartinez-vt4fz]

Compared to the Army. This Basic training is a piece of cake. And this basic training is only 5 weeks long.

[@leoburgess6678]

@@FreddyMartinez-vt4fzUnless you go through academy BCT, you don't know if t is a piece of cake. West Point basic traning is no more diificult than USAFA. All military academies' basic cadet training is not te same as being in enlisted.boot camp.

[@crystalramirez7756]

I 100% agree with ur statement Clorox Bleach

[@YYG]

Lol you said juggle 3 balls 😂

[@emotinaloats8010]

They will send you back over and over untill you get it

[@cathy3592]

After seeing a lot in the comments, I can say this: while theres multiple reasons why people say the Army and Marines are tougher than the air force, it's in perspective. Marines and Army specialize more ground and combat forces, but in reality who would have the brain, guts (and stomach) to fly a plane that goes faster than the speed of sound and still concentrate on maneuvering it? Or who would have the know-how in that knowledg of technology? Adding ul all the forces creates a balance of brain and brain, and without both our military would sucm, but by using both they get the best of both worlds and are more successful. Idk, just a thought

[@dr.mmaudi8194]

Yeah but few airforce personal actually fly a plane. Even those that fly, do fly propeller aircrafts too.

[@777Eliyahu]

@@dr.mmaudi8194 Yeah but many many members in other branches are serving in non-combat roles. Even the USMC has cooks and mechanics. Is the marine working at the dining hall really tougher than the USAF Security Forces member that has been down range outside the wire? I mean no disrespect whatsoever to anyone who has worn the uniform, but my point is that it takes all kinds to keep the war machine rolling.

[@abbysnowmist]

Dr. M M Audi So? Props are not inferior to turbines.

[@cathy3592]

I'm seeing my comment a year later and my spelling sucks srry 😑 Also yeah everyone has a point. There are different roles in each branch if the military, so in the end it's a team effort to get the job done.

[@TheSabugosa]

the portuguese training.... take a look kzbin.info/www/bejne/i3Oamo2Vrqymntk

[@ErnestJay88]

Because Air Force use brain rather than physical strength, that's why their boot camp feels like club scout picnic compare to Marine boot camp.

[@cardboardboxman6345]

Ernest Jay this isn’t boot camp

[@vlvtmnky1142]

@@cardboardboxman6345 it’s bct

[@Dead_humor]

Well the part where you see them on obstacle courses and exercises, I agree to disagree.

[@Dead_humor]

Not all Air Force is strength some are paratroopers.

[@blandmike9570]

As marine, i agree

[@XlarallUntang]

I believe I could do this except for the t-shirt folding, bed making, and cleaning lol

[@morsecode980]

Me too. I unfortunately grew up with a mom that, while a great mother otherwise, had some mental health issues and wasn’t around to teach me some basic skills like that and I had to learn on my own. I’m worried the way I do it wouldn’t be passable

[@faithmwongeli9669]

I would laugh at the screaming and get kicked out on day one 😂

[@jackiefitzpatrick2906]

My dad taught Economics there in the 1970's. We lived in Douglas Valley and loved hiking over the hill to the BX to buy candy and go to the movies. Love going back there to see nothing has really changed . Best memories ever !

[@dfgtdfh1]

It'd be tough going there as prior service... getting yelled at by a 20 year old with three ribbons on their chest... 😂

[@m0bull]

Schultzy I'm only 19 and I already have 6 lol

[@CramcrumBrewbringer]

Im still applying and already have 1 lol (From CAP)

[@Kay_213_]

On to victory! We'll Fly anything that flies; That's the C.A.P. Chorus For the glory of Liberty, For the Red, White, and Blue, Give us any kind of orders; We're the guys who'll see them through. Though the sky may be overcast, Though fog banks may roll, Never heed 'em, Fly for freedom In the CIVIL AIR PATROL!

[@hell1289]

Yeah Idk if I would have the mental fotitude to get yelled at by a kid who my socks have more military experience than lol

[@boat73jr]

Haha or a female than can do only 50 push ups

[@MrGAMERSVID]

The prior enlisted must have a lot of humility getting yelled at again.

[@JesusChrist-tw2sv]

Franco Sudiacal especially by people who arent even in the military...

[@Andromedon777]

Are cadets considered in the military yet, or are they "in the process"?

[@JesusChrist-tw2sv]

A-10 Thunderbolt II neither. They're in the process of preparing to be in the process to become military. Basically they're nothing.

[@Andromedon777]

Jesus Christ Thanks, Jesus!

[@X-rayAnon]

So people stay here for 4 years? I always thought that was kind of weird that you're there for 4 years and not even on an Air Force contract.

[@kevinrivera40]

Can someone give me one rational reason of why do most of the people make fun of the U.S Air Force?

[@sprip4362]

kevin duarte it's because they aren't really in combat as much as say the Marines these days and they aren't trained as harshly because they won't be infantry units but as soon as the other branches get in trouble they cry for help from the Air Force

[@ashdonsimmons01]

Purple Shampoo sooo true

[@alibryan9165]

they at underetimated. reading this comments hurts my feelings as my grand father and two of my greatgrandfatners were In the air force an I hope to join them.

[@mrcool9918]

Purple Shampoo Yeah no shit, they're taking a lot of fire and its their to job to fly in and support.

[@jettrobertson1771]

Kevin J. Rivera because most fields in the Airforce are easy and not in battle but absolutely nessesary. Fighter pilots dont get shit though, they get much harder training.

[@Inhuman115]

I mean as weak and soft they seem. When your pinned down in a defensive position and you and your squad are getting shot at from all angles , a C130 is a big help so props to them

[@yakou1621]

Yea ac130 the absolute death machine from above. The grim reaper itself. Just a cool toy that they fly. Give it to the marines or the army and the af has just lost all usefulness

[@lifte3776]

@@yakou1621 Same with the A-10, AF rlly wants to retire it.

[@spacecowboy2737]

For anyone saying "The Moo-rines and army boot camps are sssoooooooo much harder", their cadets do the exact same things at West Point and Annapolis. Look it up.

[@nicholassiwik1935]

Shit... i went to west point... tell me about it..

[@yakou1621]

I thought westpoint was for the navy. I thought the marines are from parris island

[@bortsampson4006]

@@yakou1621 West Point is for someone to be an officer in the Army, Annapolis is one of the ways to be an officer in the Navy or the Marine Corps iirc. Parris island is just where Marine recruits go to for basic training

[@joshgray3888]

11:30 How is he gonna yell at them for not sounding off when he cannot even do a correct push up...

[@JoseSalazar-jc7cj]

John Doe he's only pushing his upper body😂

[@8thgateofdeath37]

😂😂😂

[@lilduragjd]

@D̶ʝ Na̶i̶ "Its just the Air Force not marine or army" Unless your out their serving you cant talk shit plus the USAF is not only the most technological advanced branch of the military but also the branch in the military all others rely on to deliver air support

[@mathewbrigman5592]

Yung Mickey it’s only a joke

[@telescopeaquatics]

@D̶ʝ Na̶i̶ It isn't the full on Air Force, these kids are twice as smart as the Army

[@AS-qy4hk]

7:13 the inspectors just like "wtf is up with your voice" lol

[@Steph26Tej]

Alexander Sigurvinsson i know! He sounds like a robot

[@micahcurry4359]

*heck.* I'm impressed with this amazing group of young ladies and men.

[@ThuyNguyen-ec1rb]

It's a second to none I was a proud Mother of one of those many years ago , still love every moment of it God bless them all

[@Global_Havoc18]

omg just watching this stresses me out. Hearing everyone shouting at each other? I wouldn't last a day in this. Hats off to everyone who makes it through this alive

[@yakou1621]

Samantha Tibbitts I couldn't even hear anyone shouting. No officer yelled at anyone. Shouting for joy and cheer plenty

[@adamshaffer6353]

Lol that lady in the beginning "are you going to look at me when I talk to you" get out of here 😂😂😂

[@felixgonzalez1262]

adam shaffer lmao if it was a marines D.I it would be YES SIR!! or YES MAME!!

[@williewillie5622]

Well i have had a second year cadet say that to me it was quiet humorous see as i am an E6 and look super young

[@lunaire3199]

I thought to wern't supposed to though. I got my ass smoked cause I looked at one of the Cadre who was 15° in my vision. Look straight, they said

[@ahf5471]

That’s just another cadet. Could you imagine 4 years of this?

[@neckarsulme]

she was pretty hot though

[@DrLumpyDMus]

When you compare the basic PT tests (whatever they're called in each branch) I think the USAF women's PT is the toughest. I'm very impressed with all of them. Women and men. Thanks Cadets - Lumpy

[@AV4Life]

“I, state your full name...” Me : “I, state your full name”

[@ZacharyHarpel]

The more I watch videos like this, the more I'm like, "I gotta be here. This is where I belong."

[@dereklucero5785]

I’m just going to put this out there. I went to USNA in 1989. Now I’m a photog in NM for the local rugby union. I have never met more entitled people except from the USAFA. They come to NM a lot because of games against UNM and etc. I wished these geniuses knew where their scholarships came from.

[@acekhalifa410]

3:58 - That girl on the right is B E A U T I F U L!!

[@kathrynmaxwell5910]

Must be highly intelligent to get into the Academy. They work hard. They play hard. Typical of the Air Force. ✈️⚡️🇺🇸 Go Falcons.

[@robertmccoin1166]

The USAF is a different animal than the other branches of military. These recruits must be capable of operating and understanding some of the most expensive and complicated weapon systems in the World and do it effectively.

[@scottishgirl8259]

Robert McCoin exactly.

[@PiyushBhakat]

Don't people realize that different branches have different purposes? It's comforting to sit on our couches and judge, solely on the basis of these training videos, when in reality most of us will never have to go through any of this.

[@amadsamang2146]

From pakistan and appriciated your potriatism of your country and integrity America first Goodluck

[@ziennareed2856]

Me, watching these videos constantly Also me, realizing that i’m asthmatic and anemic and even if i wasn’t i wouldn’t be able to complete half of the basic training

[@ohhappyday4868]

After watching the U.S. Marine Corps training, it is so peaceful here.

[@Chas4739]

As awesome as the academy is, I’m so glad I went to a regular college and joined ROTC.

[@criisp6240]

Chas4739 why is that?

[@spiceyyburritos]

Why ?

[@Chas4739]

Regular college experience, I only had to be a cadet for ~9 hours a week. I did my own laundry, cooked for myself, paid bills and had the freedom to do whatever on weekends. Still free college too bc of a scholarship. I’ve made a lot of friends who commissioned through the academy, and it’s a LOT of extra work/hardship for the same commission. Buuuut if you’re trying to fly it is the most sure fire way to a pilot slot. Pros and cons, I’m happy I did ROTC.

[@tendedtadpole2paparazzi997]

They took "Making it look easy" to a whole new level...

[@johnedwards3621]

All Military training has one purpose: to prepare people for their most essential duty --whether they realize it or not. On my first night in Navy boot camp, 50+ years ago, after we'd been assigned a bunk and a service number, I fell into exhausted sleep. Then, in the dead of night, we were suddenly awakened by flashing lights, yelling, all sorts of confusion. Our job was to "fall in line" at attention and recite our name along with our newly acquired service number. The intensity of the experience burned that number into our minds. Years later, it struck me that in less than 24 hours, we learned the most essential thing we must do in a time of crisis. When ever a ship is threatened, the Captain needs to know who was present and who is missing so he can form a plan to save his ship. Years later, as a Tech Rep aboard the USS Kitty Hawk, I saw a puff of smoke belch from the port side of the ship and realized it was an emergency diesel generator starting up. That indicated something serious. The Kitty Hawk had a fire that caused the loss an entire engine room. As damage control procedures were initiated, and everyone else assembled on the flight deck. That's so the Captain would immediately know who was missing, and who wasn't. It was an amazing experience to learn how the professional discipline contained the raging fire and controlled the emotions while we were hundreds of miles from land. Eventually, an Ocean Tug brought us to our destination. Totally professional. A few lives were lost, but a need for a special exit at the bottom of the engine room was recognized as well as for the one at the top. All carriers were retrofitted so no lives would be lost if it ever happened again. My favorite quote [Will Rogers] -- "Ain't no sense making mistakes if ya don't learn from 'em." Over the years, I met other military people (Army) and asked about what they experienced in their first 24 hours. One was a lawyer/judge, another a Chaplain, and another was a dentist. Their experiences were different, but the experience of each one expressed the most essential attribute of their responsibility.

[@janefelix3821]

Where in in before 1973, as some of them may have enlisted to avoid the draft, Vietnam? Keep in mind there are probably very few dentists, lawyers, MBAs nowadays as they would not volunteer.

[@afellowhuman8944]

Respect to a of them, they're so brave, determined and strong

[@daljiba]

it reminds me of my Gentlemen Cadet days in Indian Military Academy days our training and routine was very stenrous and enjoyable and became a way of life to day i am over 70 years age the system made rogues like me into gentleman and then gentleman into officers oh those good old days and our DRILL SAHIBS

[@minervagalvez4748]

THE BEST OF THE VERY BEST IN USAFA 🇺🇸 THAT IS HOW INCREDIBLY TALENTED ALL THESE YOUNG WOMEN AND MEN ARE!!!

[@rogerd777]

Class of 2020. Those who survived 4 years are now 1st lieutenants in the USAF, probably most of them pilots.

[@poppymaokhamphiou9510]

This is the best training physical fitness and minds ever for the strength of the cadet training

[@harrykuheim6107]

Will you get your Golf Clubs issued when you Graduate.... or do you have to buy your own?

[@matthewshearing3631]

Mandatory Issued upon graduation.

[@saltymonke3682]

lowl

[@bjmartinphotography]

Really like berets? Not even useable, does nothing but a fashion.

[@jamestanner2410]

B.J. Martin its a decorated umiform not for combat

[@probablywrong8538]

Harry Kuheim lmfao

[@kathrynmaxwell5910]

Best pilots in the world best aero space engineers and a fearless Air Force special Ops. Don’t mess with the Air Force. Best looking pilots Let’s Fly ✈️⚡️

[@wazowski489]

will there be a video on the naval academy?

[@yakou1621]

So much less shouting. So much less tension. So relaxing. The officers arent screaming hard enough. And not breaking the spirits of the new recruits. This airforce officers sound like they are whispering compared to marine drill instructors

[@ratedr2443]

I think some of you are a little confused on the title, " basic cadet training". This in more than basic training, this is a college academy. This is not the normal, walk into the recruiters and enlist, young men and women. These people have been selected out of a large pool of people. The acceptance rate is only about 52 percent for the USAFA. That's almost the same as Ivey league schools.

[@unr0w]

7:15 “Good James charles” is what I would say

[@crouton_newton6047]

I absolutely love the Air Force training video because I have experienced stuff similar to the things they go through in training because of Civil Air Patrol 😁

[@crouton_newton6047]

Calvine McCalvineface man that sucks 😬 sorry to hear. I thought all civil air patrols did a summer and winter encampment

[@bobgil3464]

My father Colonel W. R. Gilmore USNA54 is buried at the USAFA beautiful place.

[@c.7197]

Was he a marine

[@bobgil3464]

@@c.7197 Air Force navigator.

[@ContextoPoliticoInternacional]

It’s a privilege to have visited a few times United State Air Force Academy… it is just a few miles away from my home… you can easily see main facility buildings from the I-25 Colorado Springs, Co.

[@hungtruongvan7169]

Cảm ơn ad đã chia sẻ clip. Ôi cái thuở ban đầu lưu luyến ấy...Ôi ba tháng quân trường...Bao nhiêu là kỷ niệm của một thời trai trẻ đang ùa về trong tôi. 47 năm đã trôi qua,giờ những người năm cũ...không biết ai còn hay ai đã mất.😳😢😭😭

[@roystercg]

I know this is serious and all, but I can't help but laugh at the voice at 7:13.

[@ily4402]

5:55 me and the homies on our way to McDonald's to buy the travis scott fortnite burger

[@pea-rez770]

Going through enlisted BMT it's really neat to see the officers version

[@karen476]

Right now I do need to practice for tomorrow in high school ❤️

[@byronthomas1668]

These are the Best of the Best! Who will go on to become Officers in The Greatest Air Force in the world.

[@dylanavery8564]

Air Force doesn’t get the hype it deserves

[@chino6418]

True

[@neolitobject]

In the air force the cadets need their brain thats why they're not that rough in there

[@AJOlesen]

but not gonna lie, is still hard, but not as hard as some other boot camps *cough marines *cough

[@TK-421-75]

Thank you America !!

[@urmumlol1991]

Even with all the yelling and all this still seems extremely fun and worth while

[@AuntieKnowsKitchen]

Thank You for your service

[@bittylol7332]

Once I graduate, I want to go to this academy. Ever since I was little I've always wanted to help others and be in the sky, flying up high. Then once I hit 10 I realized I could do both of those things by joining the airforce, so I decided that the air force academy should be my first choice college to go to. I understand it's going to be a lot harder for me to get in since I am a girl, and of course I know all girls can be strong because I am one but it is much harder for them to get in just because there's more men in the military than women. (this is also due to genetics but I don't want to offend anyone and I don't really want to get into it) But I will still try my best, and I believe that with hard work and determination anyone can get anywhere. if you have been in the military I salute you.

[@lilgoose8368]

I also want to get in, and as a freshman in highschool im already well on my way. Good luck to you!

[@lizoberhauser5129]

I want to go to this Academy too. But I'm in high school, and a freshman, so I have a long way to go lol

[@deltaeditor7738]

On every air-force related video, I look down in the comments section and see a warzone, like usual.

[@anbuprodigy5122]

I cant wait to wear the uniform, some of you may say their training is easy, but don't talk if you you have no experience. I hate when people do that.

[@chemoboy-dannypheleps9234]

Congratulations on becoming USAF cadets! We’re sending you to Klendathu to fight the bugs.

[@Darkone1025]

I loved this. Much respect to all og those who have done this and more.....thank yall for ur service.

[@ehrenthompson7891]

The service academies are some of the best colleges in the country and very selective.

[@msdaigler40]

From 1981 to 1988 I lived on Loring Air Force Base in Limestone, Maine

[@DerbyMods]

Truly unfortunate that even though I want to do this I know it's not an option now, I hope if I have a kid I'll be able to show them the plethora of things they have the ability to do BEFORE they get into high school. You really have to start preparing of things like this by Junior year and I didn't even become interested in the military (or college) until after high-school when I noticed I was stuck in a dead end job. Ya live and ya learn.

[@crazyman7671]

There are ways to still get into Officer Training if you enlist and meet requirements before the age of 35. Outside of 35, Active Duty (at least USAF standards) Enlisted is available up to 39yrs of age. Guard and Reserves I believe (even Army, etc) are even more flexible on entry. And once you enlist, there are ways to get to the AFA. Still competitive? Sure. But by enlisting first and then crossing over, they know you have an idea of what to ACTUALLY expect (vs what new cadets THINK it will be like) from being an Officer. One Colonel I talked to when I deployed to Afghanistan in 2009 said that some administration officials at the USAFA actually think prior enlisted crossover cadets are way more appealing than newbies. Especially ones that have had ALS (Airman Leadership School. Required before promoting to E-5)

[@tactical-daddy]

Man alive, Air Force Cadet basic training is a cake walk more akin to a vacation compared to what I went through in the Army lol.

[@CoffeeTastic1]

“Are you gonna look at me when I’m talking to you” isn’t it the whole thing to NOT look at them when they’re talking to you 😂

[@reggirockjohnson7498]

i want to join the airforce so bad... but I'm 14 year old freshman do I have to be 18 to join

[@sprip4362]

Marshall Perryman I think so

[@reggirockjohnson7498]

Rocky Sargent thank you

[@andrewhwang5266]

Marshall Perryman same here!

[@cmonroe6027]

If your school has jrotc then do that

[@thevibez2137]

I suggest you prepare now. Make sure your GPA is 3.0 +, have As and Bs. Do college preparatory courses. Stay fit and workout. Do community service, Civil Air Patrol is community service, Civil air patrol also known as Cap Is the Air Force Auxiliary, the Cadet program is 12 - 18 year olds, you can do Search and Rescue, Aerospace education, hunting down contraband, and supporting the Air Force during trainings. In CAP you learn military customs, drills, Air Force history, and ranks. And you can go to different types of special schools which allow you to do cool stuff in Cap, and 12% of Air Force Academy cadets were in Cap, Cap prepares you for both military and civilian sector. And if you become a 2nd Lt in Cap you can enlist in the Air Force as a E2. Make sure to get a leadership role in any community service organization you choose, but again I highly suggest you join civil air patrol, it will help you to go to the Air Force Academy. And if you get disqualified from the Air Force Academy they might submit a waiver if you're very competitive. And make sure to study foreign language, math, science, English, history. And have good character. www.gocivilairpatrol.com , www.airforce.com , www.academyadmissions.com

[@100_bigdee7]

oh no i would have been past out by the 3rd obstacle.....

[@starguy2718]

"Your OTHER left!"

[@ILSRWY4]

Watching this.. and seeing how they are greeted when the cadets are first dropped off from their parents... and then watching the Naval Academy's first day when the plebes are dropped off from their parents... I can honestly say there is NO WAY i would go to the USAFA. The USNA is far more inviting. The admirals and capt. meet and greet and shake the hands of the plebes and welcome them. The parents get to hang with them for the first 45 minutes to have a formal good bye. The USNA is far more warm and welcoming. Not say that when the training starts it wont be tough, it is, Marines are the toughest. But its just that first impression, that first welcoming. Its more impressive than here at USAFA.

[@khouin1]

Good to see we still pamper Academy cadets.