Essential Things to Memorize Before AF BMT

Sometimes during BMT, your MTI may randomly select 10 unlucky trainees to get in a straight line and pull out their 341s. Your MTI will then continue to walk down this line and ask you several different questions from your study work- and you better know them! If you don't then you'll be...uhh... in a pretty bad situation lol. SO! What do you do? You memorize that stuff before you even get there.
This isn't a complete list of things you should memorize- and if you don't memorize them, then you should still be able to graduate with no probelemo. However! It will help you if you memorize them.
M-16 A2 Weapon Safety Rules
1. What is the maximum range? 3938 yards or 3600 meters.
2. What is the maximum effective range of a point target? 602 yards or 550 meters.
3. What are the three settings the selector lever can be set at? Safe, semi-automatic, and automatic (3-round bursts).
4. What is the first step in weapon disassembly when field stripping? Clear the rifle.
5. What are the four cleaning groups? Barrel, Upper Receiver, Bolt Carrier Group, and Lower Receiver.
6. What houses the rear sight and any optical devices? Carrying handle.
7. If your weapon fails to fire, what ACRONYM is used for immediate action procedures? SPORTS (slap, pull, observe, release, tap, squeeze/shoot).
8. Identify 3 of 7 weapon safety rules.
Do not point your muzzle at anything you are not willing to shoot, injure, or damage. [Quickest way to get yelled at by an MTI.]
Treat all weapons as if they are loaded.
Horseplay is not tolerated.
Handle the weapon only when told to do so.
Keep your finger off the trigger until your weapon is on target. [This is HUGE at BEAST - your finger will be up, almost at a diagonal, overemphasizing that it's nowhere near the trigger.]
Never get ahead of the instructor. [Never mind how much experience you have - wait.]
Always ask questions if you do not understand.
WSR's sited from aimhigherin.com

[@drakerusk9071]

I said "reporting" to my recruiter when he told me to give him a reporting statement. Keep I'm mind that I got weather for my afsc. He replied, "What are you reporting, the weather!" I'm confused, so I repond with "Yes sir!" He almost threw his hat at me.

[@shaniecealea6867]

😂

[@andre3k658]

I got Weather too. How do you like it so far. I ship out in 6 days

[@TONY-gc5ey]

@@andre3k658 oof left on read.... well i got weather and i ship out next month.... How do you like it so far? :)

[@andre3k658]

Anthony Casali I failed out of Weather. Got reclassed to Finance. I love Finance but hated Weather lol my advice is to study every day and ask questions in class when you don’t understand. The Weather course is not for everyone but it may be for you!

[@godking5184]

As for military time, once afternoon strikes start subtracting 2 and taking away the 1. from the **:00 time. Ex: 17:00 - 2:00 = 5:00PM. 19:00 - 2 = 17:00, take away the 1 and it is 7:00PM. Just remember "Minus 2, take away the one" and you will never be confused about military time.

[@betawaves1]

GodKing i did this for years, weird to see other people do it too but yea it works every time

[@reese4475]

I appreciate you

[@ragingsloth6605]

just subtract 12.

[@isabella_elizabeth8238]

That's what I do I was about to comment it lol

[@faithirismacilvaine2499]

@@betawaves1 Same here!

[@birdlimb6852]

This is super helpful! Heading off to bmt in a few days and figured I'd look for some tips somewhere.

[@keraldgoode1089]

Best way to rember It is subtract 2 and example 16:00-2= 4pm (6-2=4) 20:00-2 =(1)8 or 8pm (10-2=8) 23:00-2=(1)1 or 11pm(13-2=11)

[@DirtbagVet]

I've watched all of your videos and i leave Sept 8, 2015 and these videos get me so pumped. You've helped me greatly, thank you.

[@WildBlueYonder]

Check the description box for more info!

[@masonwestphal7232]

WildBlueYonder Congrats you are now the first thing that comes up if you look up Wild Blue Yonder.

[@tracyann975]

Thank you for this, I've been studying all the basics, but didn't know the M-16 safety rules!! You have been such a huge help, I leave 2 weeks from tomorrow, STOKED!!!

[@WildBlueYonder]

Tracy Ann Good luck!

[@codyrichards6125]

Tracy Ann I leave on the 26th too!

[@tracyann975]

Cody Richards Very exciting, best of luck to you Cody!! Where are you coming from?

[@codyrichards6125]

Tracy Ann San Angelo Texas. 19 years young! :)

[@tracyann975]

So not too far, you will be used to the weather! I wish you luck, and possibly see you there!

[@henrysanchez675]

Thank you! I leave for bmt in 2 weeks and your videos really help!

[@breannenichole]

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It is so helpful and very well put together!

[@kotaroprince]

+Breanne Callahan Ma'am direct message me.

[@Majai1738]

I love your vids bro, I plan on joining but the process has been held up because of Rona. My goal is to receive honors after bmt and I believe your videos provide adequate information to help me achieve that. Appreciate you and stay safe brother !

[@WildBlueYonder]

@Christian Light Don't sweat it bro. If you don't memorize everything, trust me you'll have plenty of time at BMT to get caught up!

[@Alex_Faith]

@WildBlueYonder Bro your videos are very helpful, I'll be enlisting in the Air Force this coming Friday and I started working out again like 2 weeks ago, I took a break from exercising for awhile because you know winter season is more laid back kind of weather and you just want to stay inside etc, I been studying for the ASVAB, and I been getting 70's on General Science, Electronics, Auto and Shop and Mechanical, I'll probably be taking the real test at an MET in the next couple weeks because I live near a National Guard armory and they hold ASVAB tests there. I wrote a long comment lol but I needed to vent a little.

[@Alex_Faith]

oh and I get 90's on word knowledge and paragraph comprehension

[@2ThumbsUpCampaign]

Thank you for making this video!! I’m leaving next month and this is extremely helpful!!

[@anthonycordova18]

Very helpful. I have a lot to study in the next 45 days

[@sweetholyjustice7923]

Thanks so much for your videos. I am a big fan and the info is much appreciated!

[@deleon5522]

Just got my ship date for Nov 19th. I’m super nervous!

[@tianalebron3250]

All your videos are extremely helpful. Still a little nervous but definitely at ease now. Shipping out in 9 days 😅

[@JKDGHOSTMAN]

I just swore into DEP today!! Obama was a president. Great memories. Thank you for respectable posts to reflect on

[@raybrunken9707]

One note, they recently changed the reporting statement. It’s now ‘(rank) (last name), trainee (last name) reports as ordered’

[@jacruz521]

I couldn't find the weapon safety rules. Either I'm blind and shouldn't apply for the air force or its not there. Thanks alot. All you videos are helpful. I hope you think about trying to be a recruiter. You are so full of info.

[@WildBlueYonder]

+jason cruz 1. Don't point the weapon at anyone or anything you're not willing to destroy.2. Never get ahead of the instructor3. Keep your finger out of the trigger well4. Always keep your rifle pointed down and away from the person next to youThat's about all I remember

[@barranquitasboy6409]

Don't say o- three hundred, say zero three hundred

[@CrishieX]

Don't say o- kay, say zero kay

[@southwindsor09]

great videos . great tips. iv watched a lot of videos on bmt and what to expect while there. the only thing that sucks for me is im joining the Canadian Air Force and theres pretty much no videos of what to expect at our bases from an airmens point of view. not sure why that is. if there is rules against it or w.e .. until i actually go im probably just gunna assume things work kinda the same.

[@eripalacios1491]

Lol ok got it. Ill take that as a no. Aleight I can live with that no problem. Thanks so much for answering! Keep up with videos I love them!

[@WildBlueYonder]

eri palacios Lol cool

[@marcosjechevarria4196]

Hey, I want to enlist and started training, bought a book to study for the ASVAB and even wrote the things you said in the video. Thanks!

[@WildBlueYonder]

+Marcos J Echevarria Thanks for watching! Good luck studying and on your ASVAB

[@gillianricci5388]

Your videos are very informative, thank you :)

[@kg7yts187]

I have had Air Force Song, Airman's Creed, and Enlisted and Officer rank up to Brig Gen. all memorized since I was 12, need to work on the General ranks and CoC

[@579cameron]

Thank you very much for all the information .

[@wingybro2607]

Great advice, thanks for the video.

[@cynthiaward4675]

Great work your doing and I like the musical background....Hmmmm...I wonder why???

[@angelbrownie735]

Thank you ! I leave February 06🎉🎉

[@zach6497]

Lackland in 10 days!

[@garetwilliams6011]

How’d it go?

[@malignant3423]

Lackland in 29 days!

[@zach6497]

Garet Williams not bad! Covid basic was interesting but im operational now.

[@zach6497]

Markus Brown You got this! It will be done before you know it

[@davidsean1762]

Thank you for the valuable info

[@carolynpinder8222]

Very Informative. Good job!

[@Wangzz]

I'm still waiting on a job and ship date. The only thing i have to learn is the chain of command. Its hard since i didn't grew up in america

[@justinyoung3995]

Could you create a video about what to pack for BMT?

[@johnathansavage5578]

leaving the 28th of this month thanks for the info

[@Mitch_Sweeney21]

got some stuff to brush up on before tuesday

[@AaronbTV]

I made an army version of this, great video!

[@frantzdypluviose]

Do you have the exact full name of the book they give you at bmt

[@WildBlueYonder]

+Frantzdy Pluviose It's called a Basic Military Training Study Guide

[@GolDHakl]

Thank you very much this is very helpful. I leave June 9th.

[@yxngchris322]

can you do a video of explaining the ranks like whats a second lieutenant and stuff plz???

[@WolfsbaneXI]

I leave on monday for BMT. Starting to get nervous because of this memory work :( any tips??

[@ibraheem896]

+Christian Light How did it go for you?

[@Vanjesssie]

How did it go?

[@jayviermendiola]

So before BMT, EOC is what we take as a test? What if we already took the asvab?

[@faithirismacilvaine2499]

Awesome thank you!

[@ashleymoore9709]

Any good links to start memorizing the ranks and creed

[@FMAandNarutoFan]

You know how you said we had to give another reporting statement when we switch to a new MTI, what if the first one asked you another question? Do you have to give the first MTI another reporting statement despite having already given on earlier on in the conversation?

[@WildBlueYonder]

+FMAandNarutoFan Yup. Its a new person, new conversation, so you have to give a whole other reporting statement. MTIs like to do this on purpose to mess with you

[@bifflowman2000]

Does anyone have an update on the stats and safety measures for the M4 Carbine (which has replaced the M16, I believe, although I’m not sure if the dummy weapons issues are still M16s or not)?

[@Manayz]

this is kinda intimidating lol i leave nov 27th

[@reimisia]

Manayz same lol. At Denver before I go off to San Antonio!

[@cryptoak2895]

welcome back! haha

[@shauntaviousweatherspoon7909]

Any update?

[@Manayz]

@@shauntaviousweatherspoon7909 im currently tdy in alaska and stationed in japan lol

[@shauntaviousweatherspoon7909]

@@Manayz right on

[@Majai1738]

I have a question . Can you bring like a note book with notes you prepped before going to bmt to help you memorize everything so you stay on point or do they not allow that

[@nobodiesaccount6998]

Is the weapon different for now? Are they using the m4 or still using the m16?

[@runek12]

Two part question. Say you go into the Air Force as E-3, does that take effect in tech school? or once you reach operational Air Force. Part two, When do you sign 4 vs 6 years? I havn't talked to my recruiter about it yet, and already heading to MEPs in two weeks. I assume it's when you swear in that you decide on the contract length?

[@WildBlueYonder]

runek12 If you sign up as an E-3 (meaning you earn E-3 after completion of BMT) then you can wear your stripes during your BMT graduation onwards. They'll allow you to sew on your stripes onto two of your shirts, but you won't be able to wear them until your Pass in Review. I signed up for 6 years. And I believe you don't tell them your contract length until you're at MEPS getting ready to ship out

[@runek12]

WildBlueYonder Awesome thanks, quick and informative reply as always :)

[@WildBlueYonder]

Np

[@matthewmazur9579]

+WildBlueYonder dose it effect your pay going in as E3 during BMT?

[@CrishieX]

Can i buy the BMTSG?

[@flyinbrian861]

Are you allowed to join the air force with dyslexic or ADD?

[@eripalacios1491]

Ok and thanks for taking your time and answering back. Do you think ill be able to find the Shiseido sunscreen brand in the BX? Its a high end product I usually buy it in sephora or macys.

[@WildBlueYonder]

eri palacios Listen, lol. unless it's a specific medical condition that you have to have this sunscreen- you'll be using whatever they have and you better like it. hahaha

[@l0ovechild47]

You know ERI you're pretty fucking annoying. This isn't gonna be a beauty contest okay? Geezus

[@eripalacios1491]

Fuck u nobody asked u shit

[@eripalacios1491]

!!!

[@eripalacios1491]

GEEZUS!! Nosey fuck!!!

[@VERDEPLAYS22]

When u get stationed , when do u get your dormrooms? Also do u have to pay for internet , tv, and other stuff in your dorm?

[@WildBlueYonder]

SPLASHBrotha202 You get your dorms immediately upon arriving at your station. The only things that are paid for are the utilities- electricity, water, heat and A/C (some old dorms require you to buy window AC units). Everything else you have to pay for

[@jacobwalling4128]

Glad I have and continue to use gun safety. That will better prepare me for beast week

[@sil3nt777]

Can I wear cologne on my graduation day, not like some guys that shower in the stuff but a one spray. I looked it up but it doesn't say anything.

[@WildBlueYonder]

You won't be able to wear fragrances at Basic Training

[@henrysanchez675]

What is the chain or command you need to now for basics?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Henry Sanchez President, Vice President, Secretary of Defense, Secretary of the Air Force, AETC Commander, Chief of Staff of the AF, Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force, 37 TRS commander, Vice Commander, Command Chief

[@codyrichards6125]

WildBlueYonder Do i need too know the names of the various chain of command titles or do i just need to know Vice President etc?

[@WildBlueYonder]

You need to know their actual names and the position. Example: President: The Honorable Barack Obama (You have to say honorable if they don't have a military rank)

[@jackhalley5562]

What is your job in the air force ? @WildBLueYonder

[@bradleyf2914]

Are there any essays on the EOC or just 100 multiple choice questions?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Bradley Fong Just a simple 100 question scantron. It'll be the easiest test you ever took

[@brianapayne6775]

Question. I have college credits which allows me to enlist as an E-3. I was wondering if the credits earned in Tech School could be I guess essentially added to the credits I already have, or would it be counted towards a new degree, since it would be in a different area?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Briana Payne Your college credits will be put towards a different area. You can find out what degree your credit's will be applied to on the Air Force website. Just look up your job and it should be at the bottom

[@Recokulous]

In your opinion, is the EOC hard? Considering you have so much time to study before it?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Trent Fogg The EOC is a piece of cake. Nobody really ever fails it unless you just... like totally missed ALL of BMT lol

[@Recokulous]

I gotcha. That definitely makes sense haha. Where are you stationed at right now man?

[@WildBlueYonder]

Haha yea. I'm in Minot

[@Recokulous]

Nice man. My goal is to do my best to get overseas somewhere after Tech School

[@eripalacios1491]

Hey whats up thanks for answering my question on taking tweezers to bmt. I have another question is sun screen allowed in bmt. I like to really take care of my skin so facewash, moisturizer, and sun screen is a must for me! I just wanna know if maybe you or your girlfriend can answer this question. Thank you so much! Btw I love your videos.

[@Bank_Da_Bread]

eri palacios that girl in his prev video was his girlfriend? I didnt know that

[@WildBlueYonder]

eri palacios Very interesting question, I never think about sunscreen... For obvious reasons hahaha Actually, prevention of sunburn is a high priority at BMT. You can bring your own sunscreen, but you won't need it. Every flight is supplied with multiple free communal bottles of sunscreen- we had to share them among ourselves. Our MTI assigned a few people in our flight to be responsible for ensuring everyone had sunscreen, and for them to replenish our supply when it was low. If you would like to have your own individual sunscreen, then it is available for purchase at the BX.

[@Xxhardyblackcatxx]

What do Security Forces do exactly?

[@ezekielmalcolm1993]

Check ids

[@TheBassCatcher44]

At the end of BMT did you do the obstacle course or the B.E.A.S.T. Week?

[@WildBlueYonder]

TheBassCatcher44 My BMT was different than the current one. My BMT we had BEAST in our fourth WOT, two weeks before BEAST. Idk how it is now. I've heard that they do the obstacle course at BEAST now

[@antares4s]

WildBlueYonder They do a team exercise (CLAW Mission) over a 1.3 km course which simulates a field trail with obstacles and problem to be solved along the way. To pass the CLAW Mission everyone in your group must pass as a group so teamwork is needed. The old obstacle course is now closed as of Oct 2014.

[@uhhhhh1414]

I want to join the aire force but I am so scared!

[@tremoneymagic4624]

im more scared of MEPS than anything else. like i would be happy the second i land in BMT. MEPS is what is scary i would think

[@SydLuTom]

+TreMoney Magic The Air Force is the safest and easiest military branch. You have nothing to be scared of.

[@ZagPC]

there is nothing to be afraid of at MEPS other than maybe getting blood drawn. I went 5 months ago and was more nervous than I had to be. Say yes sir/yes maam, and you will be fine.

[@chrism.7232]

I'm curious, did you ever go in?

[@bobross6123]

The Honorable Donald Trump

[@lilymela2674]

Bob Ross lolz I hate Donald Trump

[@landonsarrett5686]

I love Donald Trump

[@zurichw5703]

Anybody leaving September 17th/18th?

[@tebby6607]

Welp im gon fail

[@quincypierre1258]

I leave in 18 days

[@po398studios]

we were never taught the phonetic alphabet

[@WildBlueYonder]

th3_warth0g Really? We were taught it. Well, I guess it's still helpful to know whilst serving

[@po398studios]

it is. makes it faster for spelling out things. I remember trying to use it to spell out a word to a guy once, he tried to write each word that represented that letter. haha.

[@serenity6564]

WildBlueYonder do you have snapchat

[@TheHighwayCowboy45]

why do you say what up my soldiers before every video?

[@b1icky]

Joining the Air Force. Can't Imaging saying "The Honarable Donald J. Trump". But I'll just suck it up

[@lanimurry5798]

R O N I N be careful and don’t say anything regrettable about your future boss online. It’s best to refrain from expressing political/government opinions or statements. I’m shipping out on April 16th and I wish you the best of luck!