UPDATED 2018 Do's & Dont's for Air Force BMT || How to PASS

[@Drakeman2003]

If you need to move or "adjust" at attention say "permission to adjust" That also holds true when helping your wingman ask before you help them '"Permission to touch/adjust"

[@DavidCapperino]

agreed! Thanks for sharing.

[@CharliEdwards]

I leave in 2 days,this video was very helpful !

[@DavidCapperino]

Glad I can help! And good luck! Would love to hear about your experience after

[@xXxBlindsnowxXx]

I went to AF BMT August 2017 and with the Air Force Song and Creed make sure you at least sort of know it. They'll never test you on it but they do make you say and sing both before PT and before classes.

[@DavidCapperino]

That must of changed when I went through, because now it is just in the morning. Still good to know!

[@xXxBlindsnowxXx]

David Capperino oh wow maybe it differs in each squadron, I was in the 331st

[@jimbroome4906]

Well done! In fact, the best one I've ever seen on KZbin re: BMT. (I'm an AF 05; three of my sons are AF: E3, E5, E6)

[@DavidCapperino]

Thank you for your service! And congrats to your sons!

[@thebelayknot]

Amazing stuff, one of the best videos out there David!

[@DavidCapperino]

Thank you!!!!! 🙏🏻❤️

[@kylestengel2646]

That pizza ding blew my eardrums out

[@DavidCapperino]

Hahaha sorry! I’m working on editing skills and learning how this thing works 😂😂😂

[@josefsmith3140]

When I went through in 03 we had the BMTM2 and didn't have to memorize the Airmans creed.

[@DavidCapperino]

Wow, I don’t think I’ve ever heard of the BMTM2

[@josefsmith3140]

The basic military training manual 2nd edition.

[@michaelcharette6961]

Yes. I’m sure that all of this drivel will ensure combat efficiency.

[@DavidCapperino]

Good!

[@YanaLfiana]

Thank you sooo much! I leave on December 11th and you really helped me out to stop stressing.

[@DavidCapperino]

Hey! I know someone else who left on December 11th, would love to hear your story/input. Thank you so much for your kind words, I'm truly humbled. 🙏❤️

[@omardiaz2151]

Just what I needed thanks again man. Your videos are great. They have been a lot of help!

[@DavidCapperino]

No worries! Glad I can help!

[@darkwater8620]

I leave in exactly two weeks (shipping october 22) i got lucky to get the fall season

[@DavidCapperino]

Congrats! How did everything go?

[@darkwater8620]

@@DavidCapperino I got in 😂 recently got medboarded cuz I got hurt really bad 😂 ended up in the hospital in and out for 3 months cuz I wasn’t getting better so they medboarded me with 50% in retirement

[@DavidCapperino]

@@darkwater8620 wow! I’m sorry to hear that, but I guess 50% isn’t bad!

[@luishdm93]

Very helpful video!!! Subscribed👍🏼

[@DavidCapperino]

Thank you!! 🙏🏻❤️

[@zachtyler8911]

I leave August 21st for bmt, thanks brother

[@Irrelevantmaddy]

I just swore into the DEP a couple weeks ago and am waiting on my AFSC. I’m so nervous/excited to go to BMT!

[@DavidCapperino]

It is definitely an experience and something I’m glad I went through, would love to hear about your experience. Follow me on Instagram and DM me 👉🏻 bit.ly/2PKPWcW

[@Irrelevantmaddy]

UPDATE: Booked Munitions Systems Apprentice! My ship date is April 16th!

[@DavidCapperino]

I have heard good things about that job! Excited for you! let me know how it goes!

[@kaifarrell3563]

I used to pass out due to a syndrome so if I ever join the air force I’ll keep in mind not to lock my knees when I’m standing, just in case. Thanks for the the tip. Lol.

[@DavidCapperino]

I think you would do just fine, they know about it and it does happen. Good luck!

[@Drakeman2003]

how do you memorize the order of the sergeants? the order they go in for generals it's be my little general

[@DavidCapperino]

I think it's pretty straight forward. if you want, you can break it down between Staff/Tech and Master/Senior and Chief just sounds like it would be the top rank lol so that would have the most stripes. Staff is first and then your a Tech when you're "technically" advanced as far as the "beginning" sergeants go. and Master is first because you have "mastered" the beginning sergeant ranks and then Senior is above Master because it sounds like it would-and then Chief. lol that works for me, hope it helps!

[@ellydestiny8105]

Great video

[@DavidCapperino]

Thank you!

[@SldOnEmWithDa45]

March 26th 😤 wish me luck

[@DavidCapperino]

Best of luck! Let me know how I can help, Instagram is the best way to get ahold of me for a fast answer, follow me here and DM me 👉🏻 bit.ly/2PKPWcW

[@jordanalt6842]

Do they let people wear retainers at night at bmt??

[@DavidCapperino]

Idk what their official ruling is and everything is up to the MTI for your flight. BUT I wore mine. I didn’t get to the first like 1-2 weeks until I found a groove in the nightly schedule where I can wear them throughout the day and at night

[@jordanalt6842]

David Capperino awesome thanks!

[@DavidCapperino]

Any time 😁

[@bonesawmcgraw5033]

This might be a strange question, but when talking to an MTI, are you supposed to make eye contact? If not where are you looking?

[@DavidCapperino]

Not a strange question at all! DO NOT! lol don't look them in the eye, I looked above their hat and don't laugh...lol

[@bonesawmcgraw5033]

Thank you! That would've been my instinct but something was telling me you probably shouldn't lol

[@DavidCapperino]

haha and you would be right my friend!

[@genewilkerson8528]

Keep clear of the snake pit at all costs!!

[@beckiterry9382]

How many years service do I have to do seriously

[@DavidCapperino]

As many as you like

[@carlinirwin1176]

How could you not know that officers were not on the E-1 to E-9 Scale? Have you never heard of the Air Force Academy/ROTC? What are pilots, E-6/9? No way.

[@DavidCapperino]

No lol. I never had any military influence. So why would I know? That’s like me telling you about my job and me like, what you didn’t know how this works?

[@josefsmith3140]

I did my my time and left as an E-5 I had had enough.

[@DavidCapperino]

Haha why’s that??

[@MrThomasyerian]

I leave Nov. 6th. Very helpful.

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[@DavidCapperino]

Thank you for your attention and commenting on the video! If you want more clarification or have other questions, but want to ask privately, follow me on Instagram and DM me there! 👉🏻 bit.ly/2PKPWcW 👈🏻

[@UNIVERSALGAMINGgodz]

at 6mins in, you mentioned the security locker and said dont leave that out of your undershirt, and that you will be recycled. what exactly does that mean

[@DavidCapperino]

You can get “recycled” back a week of training. So you can go back a week or two weeks - it is up to the MTI! I hope this helps, if you have any questions it is best to follow and DM me on Instagram 👉🏻 bit.ly/2PKPWcW

[@mystikal4668]

When is a good time to apply or talk to a recruiter? I graduate from high school May 2019 and I wish to go to BMT almost as soon as I leave high school

[@DavidCapperino]

If you’re not 18 then I would start with talking to your parents first. Assuming you are 18, then you could even start doing it now. I’m not sure what the criteria would be to enlist before you’re 18, but it is possible. It also wouldn’t hurt getting to better idea of what jobs you will and won’t qualify for. I’m not sure if you can go to MEPS that early or not 18, but again, good questions to ask your recruiter. Let me know if this helped!

[@MyCake2010]

Start now, takes 1-6 months to complete ASVAB, go to MEPS etc. took me 6 months, air force is competitive, most high school students I know that are leaving right away enlisted while in high school, mid year, must be 18, that way you can decide with or without parents blessing, don’t know your case & relationship with them. Also, can’t exceed a year for the DEP, or else automatically dismissed. Plan at least 3-6 months ahead of graduating HS. They are usually at schools anyways, also, have a good GPA.

[@Lauriel994]

Definitely know what AFSC u want. Don’t fall in the trap of having to choice something just bc you’ll go to BMT sooner. Pick ur job u want then be in the DEP program till

[@genewilkerson8528]

Ive always called a Tech Sgt a Tech Sgt!! But what did I know? I was a Staff Sgt

[@Lauriel994]

When I went to BMT no one said anything while showering. I don’t think anyone had time bc the shower was 2 minutes 3 at the most

[@DavidCapperino]

That sounds about right!

[@josephdentonmeyers2116]

The bag/luggage/gym-bag that you take with you to Air Force BMT, after the zero night can you keep it with you or does it go to common storage?

[@DavidCapperino]

Good question! Idk if it was standard, but for the first couple days until we got issued our uniforms, we took our luggage and put it on top of our lockers. And even thing we did or needed we just grabbed out of there.

[@Lauriel994]

After I was issued uniforms everyone’s luggage when into a storage closet inside the dorm

[@josefsmith3140]

I forgot and left my locker unlocked one day and one of the flight snitches told on me and I got killed!

[@DavidCapperino]

Wwoowww idk why people gotta be like that!!!

[@josefsmith3140]

And we went to the same tech school at Sheppard and he had zero friends he was just a asshole.

[@angelcastillo3100]

If you get any 341s do you now not qualify for Honor Grad?

[@DavidCapperino]

getting one or two pulled won't matter. It only matters if you get any actual paperwork for it, if you get so many pulled it goes "into" a profile while you're there. Hope this helps! and if you have any further questions, follow me and DM me at instagram 👉🏻bit.ly/2PKPWcW

[@keirynunez7804]

At MEPS, do they check your ears to see if they are completely closed? (Gauges, piercings, etc)

[@DavidCapperino]

Hey Keiry! Sorry for the late response, but depending on how big they are, there will no doubt be some complications. Real small ones shouldn’t pose a problem, they may just tell you to come back when they’re smaller. But I know one guy who had plugs and is in now, I can ask him more. Let me know if this helped!

[@la3242]

Hey I had 2g in my ears and 2 months after went to MAPS . They didn't check.

[@la3242]

MEPS

[@RobbyInTheLobby]

List of items to take to BMT.

[@DavidCapperino]

Already made it!! Here you go 👉 kzbin.info/www/bejne/qKeleaR3h66JjpI

[@RobbyInTheLobby]

Fine, list of things NOT to take to BMT

[@cmscms123456]

hah.. The funniest thing we had to do in AF basic training is keep a log of ALL SERIAL NUMBERS for the dollar bills you have on you, at any one time. Seriously, if you only want to remember "ONE THING" as you go into AF basic training REMEMBER THIS....... >>> "PAY ATTENTION TO DETAIL"

[@UNIVERSALGAMINGgodz]

what do you mean by recycled ?

[@DavidCapperino]

You can get “recycled” back a week of training. So you can go back a week or two weeks - it is up to the MTI! I hope this helps, if you have any questions it is best to follow and DM me on Instagram 👉🏻 bit.ly/2PKPWcW

[@cjhill5174]

Appreciate the info 👌🏿👌🏿💯

[@DavidCapperino]

Thanks buddy! Let me know if you have any questions

[@Nameless-..]

I leave to bmt in a month

[@DavidCapperino]

Best of luck!! Message me on Instagram when you get out. Would love to hear your experience!

[@genewilkerson8528]

Give me a 341!!

[@lemuelsuriel9404]

👍

[@DavidCapperino]

👍🙏❤️

[@tariaprimus3786]

❤❤❤

[@RitaGlamz]

When did you go to BMT?

[@DavidCapperino]

I went through 8 DEC 2015 - 29 JAN 2016

[@Stticka]

cool. i was nov 29 2016 - jan 20 2017

[@beckiterry9382]

POW

[@DavidCapperino]

BOOM

[@bigdisme5622]

Can you still Assume Gender? My company told me not to assume gender when addressing someone.

[@DavidCapperino]

I don’t know if I would word it like that per se, but chances are you just take an educated guess and if you’re wrong, oh well. Also, chances are you’ll get tongue tied and call a sir a ma’am or vice versa.

[@bigdisme5622]

David Capperino The problem is if we are wrong, it usually means termination because the other person gets offended and it's cheaper to let the employee go. That's the new America we live in :(

[@DavidCapperino]

Yes It's Me I agree, but I am sure there are many ways to combat that, I thought you were referencing in the military, my bad!

[@bigdisme5622]

David Capperino I agree the military would be 100x easier, if someone offended me I have the Gay Card, the Wrong Gender assumption Card, and if all else fails, I am truly offended and upset card. It's sort of a catch 22, you can literally get away with everything these days as long as your feelings get hurt, even if they don't you can fake it :)

[@DavidCapperino]

lol it seems a bit much to "carry" that around and pull it out, just go with the flow - you can't expect people to conform or understand - If you have any other questions, follow me on Instagram and DM me there! bit.ly/2PKPWcW

[@Drakeman2003]

Never call a female a sir

[@DavidCapperino]

Never! Ma’am…

[@randomgames2692]

That beat in the back annoying

[@DavidCapperino]

lol thanks for the input

[@randomgames2692]

@@DavidCapperino you're welcome, I'm trying to listen but the music lol. I mean I still watched it

[@randomgames2692]

@@DavidCapperino oh yeah I'm joing the airforce do you what scores do I need to get into IT?

[@DavidCapperino]

That could depend, what job specifically are you looking for?

[@xtrval]

David Capperino damn he left you hanging