Air Force BMT packing suggestions | Elora Jean 

Omg that is so amazing! Good luck girl :)

Me three! lol

Ayyyy October 30th squad!!! 🤙🏾

I’m shipping out October 30th as well!!

Good luck to you all!!! 😊✊🏾

AMIEYA. TV hey any chance you have any resources on this? As far as I’ve seen you still can’t but I’d love to learn more!

Hannah Eades follow me on IG @iamamieya or add me on snap @nykorrrrina and I’ll answer any questions you have 😁

@@AMIEYATV u joined?

Ahhh that's so freaking awesome to hear feedback like that!

about underwear, can they be any color? I have appropriate cut they just came in a pack with a few nude-and-gray stripe patterned pairs, will they allow them?

Laic Balderas like Amanda Bynes and Ashley Tisdale combined

Laic Balderas like Amanda Bynes and Ashley Tisdale combined

She kinda reminds me of Olivia Holt

YES!! God! I couldn't figure it out but yessss she does!

I filmed one today! It'll be coming soon :)

Hey! It's a really big decision so I don't blame you :) I was hoping to do a video where I do my PT test and let you guys come with me so you can see how it is! I haven't worked out in a WHILE so it will be a struggle hahaha

How has it been?

AHHHH you're in BMT right now I hope you had a good time and succeeded and are excited for what the future holds!!

Make a video of your experience!! I’d love to hear it

Girl me and you both!!

Good luck!

I wouldn't be much of an expert on the subject considering I didn't study! And from the way you describe it, I would say yes. Your hair has to be one color, not including "natural" highlights and what not.

Elora Jean thank you I appreciate it. ☺️

Do Khan academy to help 👍, I really didn't study and got a 70 but aiming for higher

Natalie Alzate me as well!

Natalie Alzate how was it?

yeah how was it lol

You can not wear earrings at all during BMT, to include for photos or graduation. I remember getting about 30 minutes to do makeup for photos, but you can not wear makeup for graduation

I've seen hiking pants and these sort of...zumba pants? That are super lightweight material and fit like long cargo pants or cropped cargos. That's what I was imagining when sharing the info haha

Braids are allowed, you can find the specifics if you look up AFI 36-2903 (make sure it's the most recent one from 2018). There's rules regarding size of braids and spacing between them all

Elora Jean thank you!

You can bring any chapstick your heart desires :) No matter the color haha. I wouldn't bring anything that looks like lipstick, but I don't think there's anything saying it can't be tinted. The color of the tube can be whatever color, too. (I didn't know which you were referring to)

Elora Jean Awesome! Thank you again :)

I think you should be out now... how was it? I know that’s a vague question, lol. I’m 15 and heavily considering the Air Force for when I can join and just want all the info I can get. Thank you:)

@@linsay3574 Sorry for the late reply. It really wasn't that bad. Just make sure that you are physically fit before you join. It will make bootcamp much easier.

basic training is usually 6-10 weeks!! and there’s not a lot of hang out time lol

I'm not certain...maybe once a week? But I do remember our MTI allowing us to go back if we forgot something important. In that case he would send you back with a buddy, with a little slip to carry on you in case you get stopped by anyone else lol.

Omg how could I forget about sunscreen! YES you can bring it, I didn't even think to bring some and had to borrow this one girl's until we went to the store and I could buy some myself. You will definitely have time to apply it, so I recommend you bring it, ESPECIALLY if you burn easily. I'm sorry I left that out of the list! It's a really great idea to bring some.

omg!!! My ship date is May 29th too!!!

Awesome! Maybe I'll see you there.

Thanks!!

Are you guys in the GroupMe for 29th shippers?

Thank you SO MUCH I love to hear I'm helping. I wish you the best of luck! Make sure when you go to MEPS you know if you wanna sign a 4-year or 6-year contract, I went in wanting a 4-year and was tricked into a 6-year. So just know exactly what you want! I always recommend 4 because you can always add more years, you can't take them away (without extreme circumstances). BUT GOOD LUCK!

kelsey ross me too!

For underwear and bras, it doesn't matter. They can be whatever you want. For socks, they end up giving you uniform ones, but for the first few days when you're wearing your own clothes, bring socks with small logos. The Nike check, Under Armour logo, etc are okay.

Yes! Bras and panties can be whatever color, print, pattern, etc.

Hey! I'm glad you're into the videos, cellphones are definitely allowed but they will be taken from you and stored in a locked box. You will be able to use your phone periodically to call your family, but you won't have it in your possession.

I heard that everything has to be out, I have a belly button an tongue and 2 in one ear an 3 in another ear, and from multiple people I heard they sneak in clear piercings an hide them

You can not have piercings or jewelry in basic i dont think after they care but i have to remove all my piercings when I leave

I brought a debit card to BMT, but they end up giving you this prepaid debit card with like $200 as an advance from your future paycheck.

The gas chamber is definitely stressful, but if you remind yourself it's all over in less than 4 minutes, it's not horrible! You're in discomfort for a short amount of time and then it's done.

That's a great question! Basically they make you mark all of your clothes with the initial of your last name plus the last four of your social security number, which allows everyone to sort out the laundry correctly. The laundry is washed together, and everyone teams up to distribute it based on that label combo, which you write on the bottom of your flip-flops (they issue these) and hang on your bed so people can match the clothes to the flip-flop. I hope that makes sense haha, usually undergarments are pretty unique but if you have some really generic stuff you can just write your label on it!

Kellie Hannum omg 2 days!! Good luck ❤️❤️

During BMT you're issued a weapon that looks and feels like an M16 rifle, which you learn to assemble and disassemble all throughout your training. You carry it around a lot, and use it while you're doing entry-controller duty (guarding the dorm door at night). During BEAST week you're also carrying it around very often, but only during one day do you actually shoot the real thing. You shouldn't really deal with guns as a photojournalist aside from BMT, and then if you need to attend training again before deploying. You have to remember your commitment to the military might put you in situations you're otherwise uncomfortable with, like handling a weapon, and if you're not ready for that then I don't think joining would necessarily be the best thing. You know yourself the best though, so it's up to you! As for the planes, I know some friends who have gone on a few flight assignments, but I've yet to do so. It all depends on where you go and what kind of assignment you have.

Oh yeah! I definitely recommend bringing a tiny little bottle of that. If you can't bring one that is TSA-compliant, you can buy some at the store there when you go a few days after arriving to BMT

I think you'll be okay, there were some girls with bright pink or green shoes so it really shouldn't matter.

@@EloraJean Bet, appreciate it!! 😊

I ship February 19 too!!

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Jennifer Jolicoeur I ship out February 19th as well!

I'm so happy to have been able to help! Good luck!!!

Elora Jean thank you!😊

I'm not sure...whatever works for your skin type, really. I use Dove bar soap for sensitive skin but I know it's kindof inconvenient to have a bar. And I guess you don't HAVE to wear them, but you're gonna be wearing eye glasses straps so they won't go anywhere.

Elora Jean I use these face wipes but don’t know if theyre allowed there! Because I seen where it can’t have alcohol in it. & Okay thank you!

Everyone in the Air Force, whether it be active duty, guard or reserves goes to the same BMT!

QuęęN Hoez Lame you bring multiple, but in all honesty, you can bring full size but you’ll need to have your luggage be luggage and not a carry on bag on the air plane. Also it’s not really recommended you bring shampoo and conditioner, they give you a 2in 1 shampoo and conditioner and a body wash. You don’t really have time to condition. You get like a 1.5 min shower. But to keep your hair healthier I do recommend bringing like a hair oil, it also helps with fly always on buns

Kaeli Catterson oh I want to know about this too..

Jewelry is not allowed during BMT! And in the actual operational field, you can only wear one pair of earrings in the lowest piercing of the lobe. You have to take everything else out in uniform.

According to the most recent regulation regarding clothing and uniform, you may wear leggings/ compression shorts of any length, and any solid color. For BMT I would recommend black, navy blue or dark grey. But technically any color is acceptable.

Thank you!

You receive every single item they give you, whether you brought it or not. I don't know if it's a uniformity thing or what, but I would save your money and just take what they give you. I found myself using 90% of the stuff even after BMT so it wasn't horrible. If it's solid black you'll be fine! One of the people in my flight had a G-shock watch that worked for her.

You get like...15 ish minutes? Sometimes it was less, sometimes it was more. If you weren't really being watched, or if it was a Sunday and no MTI was around, it was way more lax.

Gloria Hernandez I ship the 6th as well ! Good luck 🧡

Ambiyan ღ thank you, good luck to you too love!

Gloria Hernandez thanks boo💕

You can bring your phones, they do take them to store in a locked closet, but allow you to use them a few times while you're there

Elora Jean thank you!

Nalani Indigo I want to say that’s okay? It’s probably the best idea to double check with what the Air Force suggests on their packing list, which I think I linked in the description

I have a tattoo on my wrist and it’s fine! you just can’t have tattoos on your hands, face, or neck. Basically anywhere that would be seen while in uniform. Hope this helps!

I think you can bring your wallet, and carry your debit card with you, but they also provide you with a prepaid debit card which allows you to purchase items when you first get there.