Career Chat for Basic Military Training 

Did I graduate? This is Walker.

Did I graduate? My last name is Walker. Hoorah.

you got this bro it will go by fast im 19 man i couldnt imagine going in with a daughter im alr mentally preparing just to leave my girl and family but trust me you got this gods got a plan bro!

@@Imscryy thank you man. Still waiting for my dates.

@@SigmaGuy1984 forsure bro you got this 💪💪❗️ Do it for them

@@thomasryan2679 I’m already an established mechanical engineer full time. I joined to achieve and follow a life long dream not to get any financial stability out of it.

Yeah brother.. leaving your little one is the toughest thing you can do. Use that to help yourself thrive during training. You'll make it bro! You have to, or all that time spent away from family will be for nothing. You get a ship date yet?

Same! Wolf Pack lead the way!

The age limit is 39 Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

As far as sere goes, it’s a pipeline with one of the first major physical test being the PAST which is like push-ups,pull-ups,sit-ups, and a swim qual (it’s all on the Air Force website if you want further info). I’m pretty sure you can also enlist/swear in and ship out within a days notice given you pass meps and are okay with a random job. Also as far as the asthma waiver goes, you would have to talk to your local recruiter about that.

Kutmaini, to prepare SERE safely practice passing the SERE Physical Aptitude Stamina Test (PAST) Requirements: 1.5 mile run (minimum time) 11:00 Pull-ups 8 minimum within 2 minutes Sit-ups 48 minimum within 2 minutes Push-ups 40 minimum within 2 minutes Limited rest in between intervals Please consult your doctor or health care professional before performing or exercising these technique(s). From the date you enlist, till the day you leave for Basic Military Training (BMT) is approximately 3 to 9 months. Unfortunately, asthma is a (potentially) medically disqualifying condition. The Air Force will utilize the Methacholine Challenge Test (MCT) to provide an objective measure of candidates with an ambiguous or uncertain history of asthma. Candidates who successfully pass this test will be processed for a waiver. You will need to gather your medical/pharmacy records for this condition and provide them to your recruiter. The doctor at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) will make the determination of whether or not your situation is disqualifying. Your local recruiter can have your medical records for this condition prescreened by the doctor at MEPS for you to find a preliminary ruling. Please contact an Air Force recruiter for more details. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

You will want to reach out to your ROTC cadre to discuss that process and how it works. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

It depends on what your job is. If your job is at every base, You can try and get the base you want by putting it on your dream sheet. but it really comes down to what the Air Force needs.

If I recall, maybe 40 years ago, you have a career choice. It does not dictate if you get it or if you get your choice of base. here is my recollection: You swear, that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies, foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me, according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. So help me God. "and the orders of the officers appointed over me..." You take your assignment and station. done deal

LG, yes you do. To graduate from BMT= MALES: Below age 30: 1.5 Mile Run in 11:57 or less, Push -Ups: 33 (in 1 minute) Sit -Ups: 42 (in 1 minute) Ab Circumference: 35” Males age 30 and above: 1.5 mile run in 11:57 Push-Ups: 27 (in 1 minute) Sit-Ups: 39 (in 1 minute) Ab Circumference: 35” To graduate from BMT= FEMALES: below age 30: 1.5 Mile Run - 14.26 or less Push -Ups: 18 (in 1 minute) Sit -Ups: 38 (in 1 minute) Ab Circumference: 31.5” Females age 30 and above: 1.5 Mile Run - 14:26 Push -Ups: 14 (in 1 minute) Sit -Ups: 29 (in 1 minute) Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

bro you aint got time to eat a snickers bar without someone yelling 5,4,3,2 ,1 get up!

For Special Warfare candidates in BMT, their job prior to coming to BMT is to set themselves up for success. BMT is learning how to become Airmen - they should already be prepared physically for Special Warfare. We will ensure they maintain their fitness and work with Special Warfare cadre to do so. - TSgt McDonald

if you've been doing that regularly, you'll be good.

That will be enough. If you’re looking for more you could do some leg lifts.

How to be independent in the form of taking care of tasks required of you. And have your mind prepared to learn something new every day. (½) Understand that it is a team aspect - the team has to be successful, not just one individual. - TSgt McDonald and TSgt Fitzpatrick

lol don't do that.

@@DamienRiven why not?

You can have your own shoes.

Go ahead and bring it and we will decide here if it’s needed. - MSgt Weathers

Well I graduated a few weeks ago it all I can say is try it I had master seargent weathers as my team chief flight 701 I also had technical seargent McDonald as my MTI anyone can make it through BMT if they put in the work

Michael, every Air Force member must be able to deploy. When they deploy each Airman is issued a weapon. Training is provided so Airman can defend themselves in a combat situation. Air Force members that normally have non combat AFSCs have had to engage in combat at some deployed locations. Yes, it is not the normal situation, but preparing our Airman if they are put in a combat situation is our goal. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

How long did it take to become an E-5?

Rudy, Promotions (Enlisted) Here is how E-1 to E-4 promotions work. E-1 to E-2 takes 6 months E-2 to E-3 takes 10 months from the time you make E-2 E-3 to E-4 takes as little as 18 months depending on your selection for earlier promotion through (Below the Zone -BTZ) up to 24 months at normal promotion time. For moving up to E-5 and beyond, promotions will be rated on five different factors. They are: points earned from any medals/decorations received, scores based on your annual performance reports, points you have earned for time in-service, points you have earned for time in-grade, and the score you make on the written promotion test(s) that you take. You will have all the study materials that you will need. Most airmen will take two 100 question tests. One, commonly called the SKT (Specialty Knowledge Test), is used to compute your job knowledge score, the other, commonly referred to as the PDG (Professional Development Guide), is used to compute your overall Air Force military knowledge. These five factors combined determine who is promoted each year. So, how fast you make rank is truly up to you based on how hard you study and apply yourself. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

Heidi, how tall are you? Applicants are strongly encouraged to meet height and weight requirements before contacting a recruiter, however you may still contact an ANG Recruiter for information. Often you will not start the process until meeting weight requirements. Applicants are considered on a best-to-least qualified basis. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

Joshua, you would need to contact a recruiter for that answer. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

We recommend you prepare for the fitness and be close to the graduation requirements prior to leaving for basic training. You may get the Aim High app which will provide a program to assist with that. At BMT you will be provided the information to study and prepare for the End of Course test. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Beginning June 8-9, Basic Military Training graduation events will expand to two days and include the return of the traditional military parade at the Gateway Wing parade grounds. The following conditions will apply beginning with the June 8-9 BMT graduation events: Any individual with installation access may attend the graduation events. Guests who do not already have access to the installation must be invited by their trainee and vetted to receive an installation pass. Trainees can invite six guests who require installation access. Those under the age of 18 may accompany parents/guardians and are not required to have a separate installation access pass. Day One of the graduation events will start with the Airman’s Run, followed by the Airman’s Coining Ceremony and culminate with on- or off-installation liberty. Day Two will be the BMT Graduation Parade followed by on- or off-installation liberty. Graduates will continue to ship to their respective technical training locations on Fridays. For the most current information on BMT graduations, go to www.basictraining.af.mil/Home/Graduation-Information/ www.basictraining.af.mil/Portals/75/documents/2021%20Graduation%20Information/37%20TRW%20PA%20MEDIA%20ADVISORY%20--%20BMT%20adjusts%20requirements%20for%20ceremony%20entrance%208%20Apr%2022.pdf?ver=CpBoeKQELz1iFLLUzi0eDQ%3d%3d Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

The Active Duty Air Force Enlisted Prior Service (PS) program allows a select number of separated individuals to return to or come to active duty; this includes reserve and guard applicants wanting to enter active duty in limited career fields. Once you have separated and have your official DD 214 paperwork in hand you may contact an Air Force recruiter. All prior service applicants must not have a break in service exceeding six years, must be a U.S. citizen and have an adjusted age less than 39. To get your adjusted age, take your chronological age, subtract actual time in service credit, the result will be your adjusted age. If you meet these qualifications your local recruiter can discuss qualifying, options, and opportunities and which AFSCs (careers) may be open. 1A8X1F Airborn ISR Operator (Arabic) -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1A8X1G Airborn ISR Operator (Chinese) -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1A8X1H Airborn ISR Operator (Korean) -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1A8X1I Airborn ISR Operator (Russian) -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1N3X1F Cryptologic Language Analyst (Arabic) -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1N3X1G Cryptologic Language Analyst (Chinese)-Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1N3X1I Cryptologic Language Analyst (Russian) -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1T0X1 SERE- Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1Z131 - PARARESCUE - Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1Z231 - COMBAT CONTROL- Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1Z331 - TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY (TACP) -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 1Z431 - SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE -Direct Duty & Re-train Available 3E8X1 EOD Direct Duty Only Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Uzi, less than 15% or trainees do not graduate; most trainees graduate BMT. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

You may submit an application after you have been at your first base for at least 365 days and have met the requirements. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

Kutmaini, safetly practice until you can pass the SERE PAST. SERE Physical Aptitude Stamina Test (PAST) Requirements: 1.5 mile run (minimum time) 11:00 Pull-ups 8 minimum within 2 minutes Sit-ups 48 minimum within 2 minutes Push-ups 40 minimum within 2 minutes Limited rest in between intervals Please consult your doctor or health care professional before performing or exercising these technique(s). From the date you enlist, till the day you leave for Basic Military Training (BMT) is approximately 3 to 9 months. Unfortunately, asthma is a (potentially) medically disqualifying condition. The Air Force will utilize the Methacholine Challenge Test (MCT) to provide an objective measure of candidates with an ambiguous or uncertain history of asthma. Candidates who successfully pass this test will be processed for a waiver. You will need to gather your medical/pharmacy records for this condition and provide them to your recruiter. The doctor at the Military Entrance Processing Station (MEPS) will make the determination of whether or not your situation is disqualifying. Your local recruiter can have your medical records for this condition prescreened by the doctor at MEPS for you to find a preliminary ruling. Please contact an Air Force recruiter for more details. No, we do not have a student loan forgiveness program. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

@@USAirForceRecruiting I was never given medications. They said because smog and elevation that was the big reason for the flair up.

You may view the following link for information on graduation. www.basictraining.af.mil/Home/Graduation-Information/ Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

BMT is currently 7.5 weeks long. - MSgt Weathers

Is there a max age limit for BMT? Thank you for this event and for your service.

The age limit is 39. If you turn 39 while at BMT you can still join. - MSgt Weathers

@@USAirForceRecruiting Thank you very much!

You are so very welcome. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

I have been in the dep program for 5months now …. I was wondering if there was a average wait time to ship out ? How far back did COVID affect shipping out?