"Lacklands Law: Don't be first, Don't be last, Don't be the best, Don't be the worst, Never volunteer." Be invisible when possible. Additionally: Attention to detail on everything, do your best and help those that need help. Remember Teamwork. I graduated in August of 1970. Aced every test they gave me and was 3 Minutes under the required time on the 1.5 mile run. Just a personal goal. No honor Grads back then.

@rrredrum187

Жыл бұрын

u need to run 1.5 just to become a poole in marines

@mariaaldana22

Жыл бұрын

My son is at his fourth week in BMT and I was just wondering what does the green belt mean red yellow. Friendly new to all this. I found some of his pictures in the app and he is the only one wearing a green belt. Is this good or bad?

@thestimp1

Жыл бұрын

@@mariaaldana22 Just means hes a designated person during running, could be for traffic, pace, or whatever, hes doing just fine!

@Dawg899

Жыл бұрын

@@rrredrum187 someone’s mad they picked the wrong branch

@101perspective

Жыл бұрын

And remember they need you just as much, if not more, than you need them. Their goal is to turn you into an Airman, not try to find a way of getting rid of you. Whenever you start to have doubts just remember all of the thousands and thousands of others who have made it through. And as long as you consider yourself at least average then you know you will make it no problem.

I tried to enlist out of high school but couldn’t go to basic due to having braces. Now at 36 years old I decided to try again. I ship out to BMT tomorrow. Great video! Thank you!

@patrickoconner590

Жыл бұрын

Haha hell yeah man go kill it

@garycooper8687

Жыл бұрын

you need to post a video on youtube.

@joethejuggernaut8254

11 ай бұрын

I’d love to hear about your experience. I’m 38 and beginning the process

@_yunglazz_

11 ай бұрын

You could have still enlisted if you got them removed before braces. After basic and bmt I believe you may get them out back on.

@fishy_vinny

10 ай бұрын

I'm about to turn 19 and am starting the process of joining the Air Force soon.

"Don't volunteer for anything." Great advice for your entire career.

@joaochristhiansen1442

7 ай бұрын

is it sarcasm or true?

@luigiblaze2

2 ай бұрын

there was one time though you got too volunteer at the supply shop and got unlimited water flavoring and could get protein bars but didnt know that was what it was

@bigfrazier86

23 күн бұрын

@@joaochristhiansen1442it’s not sarcasm usually sergeants will try to trick you into doing bitch work

Watched this whole video with no skips man had me into it 😭

He’s not lying that the desserts are there for everyone, but one thing he didn’t mention is that the dessert fridge is literally located in front of the snake pit, which is where the MTIs sit at lol. They will only yell at you if you don’t do your facing movements correctly when getting desserts.

just got to my first base after basic and tech school. Basic training was really fun, as long as you are eager to learn and kind to who you bunk with, then basic will be the best time you never wanna have again. Also tech school was a blast, just stay out of trouble!

@cheyenne2839

Жыл бұрын

what would you say the hardest part is? is there still like PT everyday? im working with my recruiter rn, just gotta take the practice test then the Picat and schedule for meps.. and wait cause there's delayed entry for space force

@The3lloba

Жыл бұрын

@@cheyenne2839 dude, same! How did you land space force?

@neftalimorales5449

9 ай бұрын

What was your MOS?

@braydenlovetere4545

7 ай бұрын

@@cheyenne2839how’d it work out?

I graduated on April 2023 and was the best experience of my life. Memorizing the reported statement before BMT was so useful. It changed a little bit now. I have friends in the Army and they say that the food at Air Force BMT is a lot better than what they give them. I had to do as chow runner, but at the end, it really helped realized I could be a leader, made me believe on my self and also helped me with my English, which is my second language. 💢 Don't forget to take bandaids, those boots kill your feet the first 2 weeks !!! 💢

@beckgangg

10 ай бұрын

I’m a junior in highschool. I plan on enlisting once i graduate. Any overall tips for joining the air force or any tips for BMT?

@user-ih6mh5wx5k

9 ай бұрын

What are the men pt standards to graduate?

@MelaniesFashionRoom

9 ай бұрын

@@user-ih6mh5wx5k Men are expected to be able to run 1.5 miles in less than 18:30 and have a 39-inch waist at maximum. Women are expected to run the same distance in 21:35 and have a 35.5-inch waist.

@chrisdudleytrumpet

Ай бұрын

@@user-ih6mh5wx5kthey vary for age, if you google “usaf pt test requirements” it’ll give you a result a while down that’s a pdf, download that, and it gives specifics for gender and age. They’re really easy though, usually under 14 min 1.5 mile, 35 push ups in 1 min, and 45 sit ups in 1 min

@Mana_Blama

29 күн бұрын

@@beckganggMichael A. Inman He’s pretty good And do PICAT instead of the Asvab Btw I got a 89 on mine Do hella Asvab practice tests online it’ll help

I’m in the process of enlisting into the Air Force. Just need to pass my ASVAB test and then I’m off. I’m very excited. It’ll be a life changer for me and my family.

@jaime4231

Жыл бұрын

Best of luck!

@raijin8598

Жыл бұрын

Currently going through the same thing, best of luck to you! We got this.

@BoomsGaming

Жыл бұрын

lmk what u score

@colinwebber2254

Жыл бұрын

Get a job you want don’t let the recruiter convince you into a job you don’t want, fuck the list, choose a job. Don’t be like me

@cheyenne2839

Жыл бұрын

im in the same process! except for space force

I went through basic training in 92. My 20 year old is joining this week. I'm so proud of her. I'm sending her your video. Back in the day, we did things with our BROTHER flight, but we not integrated in the same way back in the day. I have very fond memories of basic training, tech school, and my few short years in active duty.

Great video! Thank you for taking the time, this really helps. No need for fancy camera cuts, all the honest conversation is much better.

I have MEPs Wednesday. This is definitely one of the more informational videos I’ve seen. Thanks for the update James!

@arcticfalls4181

Жыл бұрын

I’m going to meps Wednesday too lol

@101perspective

Жыл бұрын

Make sure you take something to read, etc. Tons of "hurry up and wait". Also, make sure you get a good night's sleep. You want to be alert and rested as much as possible when taking any written tests they may give you. Even if you have already taken your ASVAB they might still have an additional test or two based on what career they are considering you for. Those tests scores are a huge part of your resume and if you are trying to get into a small career field then you might be competing against several people for the same position. Heck, near the end of basic when they officially announced our fields there were a few of us that got into career fields where there was only 1 person from our graduating class that got into.

@arcticfalls4181

Жыл бұрын

@@101perspective got too my tech school Friday for fireprotection 🤙🏽

@101perspective

Жыл бұрын

@@arcticfalls4181 Congrats! Make sure you study hard. I visited the fire department on base dozens of times. You could tell everyone had a sense of purpose and took their job seriously. Lots of expensive and complicated/dangerous equipment you will be working with. And you will be protecting a lot of VERY expensive and complicated equipment. So, there will be lots to learn. It may even seem overwhelming at first. Just remember their goal is to train you, not flunk you. And they have perfected their training methods. If you put in the work you stand a good chance of passing. However, they will recycle you or kick you to a different field completely if you just don't have the aptitude for the job. So if you are having troubles with something don't hesitate to ask others for help. Maybe even set up a small study group if they let you. On a side note, you will probably be training along side other military branches. I encourage you to get to know a few of them. They are new to the military also but they can still give you some insight into those branches. Their daily routines, how they are treated, etc. Nothing you have to know. Just something you might be glad later you did. Down the road you might get deployed with other military branch members. I once even got assigned to a deployed location where I reported to an Army officer and everyone else in my office was Army. Those from other branches in your text school won't fully prepare you for such a situation but you at least will have a gist of how different it can be. Especially discipline wise. I wouldn't spend too much time thinking about this, etc. Maybe just eat lunch with them or something from time to time if that is an option. And never forget, when your warning lights begin to melt, it's a sign you're parked too close to the fire.

@dluke3328

9 ай бұрын

@@arcticfalls4181how was your experience at BMT?

Thanks for this little introduction to usaf basic, your a real one!!

Great post! Thanks!

Really appreciate you taking the time to make this video

This video came right on time! I will be leaving on the 14th of February. Good luck to anyone else leaving soon!

@abgotswag

Жыл бұрын

I leave on the 7th 😩

@zii7061

Жыл бұрын

@@abgotswag if your leaving on the seventh you’ll be in the squadron I just graduated from the 321st you gonna be a warthog I was from Charlie stairwell in 3C1 the mtis are pretty cool but they have to kinda be mean and yell to get you to know how to do things in the first 2 weeks I just graduated and now I’m in tech school good luck in everything if I where you strive for honor grad it gets you a second day with your family off base it’s pretty easy to get it’s really not hard you’ll be okay it’ll suck for the first 3 weeks but it gets pretty chill you get phone calls the last day of zero week week 3 and 5 and 7 just don’t get in trouble or get comments or u’s learn from 341’s too you got it man it’s genuinely not that bad

@zii7061

Жыл бұрын

@@abgotswag also reporting statements are “sargeant, say your last name reports as ordered”

@abgotswag

Жыл бұрын

@@zii7061 appreciate it gang I been watching a shit load of videos I’m ready man 🙏🏽🙏🏽

@zii7061

Жыл бұрын

@@abgotswag also try and be a element leader or doem chief it’s a lot of responsibility but I really helps just actually try and you should be fine two months of trying and you’ll be good

This was super helpful and pretty high quality. I could see you going far on youtube if you stay consistent- i was shocked to see that you only have 800 subs. Keep up the good work

MANNN YOU HIT THE NAIL ON THE HEAD speaking from experience everything he says is 1000% accurate!!

Thank you for this. Helpful for us moms too. Our youngest is leaving this week for USAF BC. We have a USN Sailor as well, and BC was a bit different but so many similarities. Thank you for your service.

About to ship out next Tuesday, your video was super helpful, thanks a ton

This video is the epitome of detailed, direct, engaging, and upbeat content that I've ever seen!

Nice, upbeat presentation. Alot of info presented. Great job focusing on info that will benefit new trainees.

Good info! Much appreciated

Very informative overview! Great job.

thanks a lot buddy for taking time to give this information

Thank you for this.

This really put me at ease, I am currently getting prepared to leave in a few months for USAF, very informational video. Thanks brotha

Perfect video

Swore into DEP yesterday and on the 16th i’m taking the IFT and then i’ll get my contract. Really excited for this journey I just started.

Thank you for this, shipping out in 20 days and I’m getting all the information I can get my hands on!

Heh! Retired SMSgt here, excellent video! I hadn't thought about chow runner in years, but *I* was the chow runner for my flight! I went through BMT in 1980 and then retired in 2005, and then I was a high school English teacher in a low-performing school in Alabama, which was much more dangerous and violent than anything I ever did in the Air Force. I'm retired from that now, thankfully.

I desperately needed this, thank you dude.

The Brisket and the roll combo was the best

I went to Air Force BMT in December 2001. When the MTI was giving out jobs, he appointed someone to be responsible for making sure everyone passed the Air Force history test. I volunteered to assist with that. The MTI left to go to his office, came back, and said I could do that. My guess is he went to see my high school transcript to see if I was smart enough to help. That was the easiest job possible, and I was glad. That is the only time I volunteered for anything in the Air Force.

my dad retired air force, told me dont take anything to basic, just the clothes you have on. dont have to lug anything around. take one day at a time. dont think about tomorrow. when in with one strip due to rotc. volentered to take troops to church. was on bathroom cleanup crew. best job ever

Thank you for this! Hope you make more videos on boot camp

The air force boot camp is awesome I liked very much very well trained after 6 weeks of training I loved it I will go back in if they let me in as a intrutor I will go to intrutor school and skip basic training I will go through a refresher course proud to serve. A1C SPRINGER.

Im 31 and thinking of joining the basic training is whats scaring me but all the videos ive seen have calmed my nerves because all of yous whos have trainned have said the same thing 🙌🏽

Noticed the t-shirt in the back. Love the bulldogs. I was a warthog myself.

Thank you!! Sooo much I needed this video I am really considering enlisting in the airforce you made my thoughts abt lot of the stuff better

@jameskarelton

Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@vaf5636

Жыл бұрын

@@jameskarelton I hope air force basic is easy

@tylerwood300

Жыл бұрын

@@vaf5636 he said in the beginning of his video that basic is only as hard as you make it, so it all depends on you and how you want your experience to be

Thank you so much for making this video! My son is talking to a recruiter.

Heyy so glad i found your channel less than a month before my BMT report date 😊 as of 6MAY24, per one of my recent BMT grads, EVERY SINGLE trainee will have to do chow runner duty. I’m shipping out on 4JUN and be gone for 6 months including BMT and TTS. Will do a “personal experience” video on it!

Going in tomorrow thanks for the help

I go to meps the 14th-15th. Thanks for the help brother.

I was a dorm chief for the 433 even if you don’t volunteer if your tall you will be known immediately it’s not as bad as everyone makes it seem just make sure your always on top of your stuff and life can get easier

@nena_366

11 ай бұрын

What if you're one of the older ones?😅 Im 35 looking to enlist soon

Thank you for this video, going to MEPS for my physical Wednesday

Fantastic you help big time thank you so much

Good job you did on providing info. My daughter will be graduating March 8-9th

Thanks for being clear about the honor grad

As someone who enlisted into the Space Force, before there were SF MTIs, this video is definitely pretty accurate as to how you want to go about BMT. Nice job!

"Safest place in the world to be stress." best advice imo.

i ship out this july :) so far this has been the most informational video i've seen about bmt and i can't wait for more af content from you!

@judymowatt3904

11 ай бұрын

My son starts BMT in July also! Lackland AFB.

@chrisnitrowinger8572

10 ай бұрын

@@judymowatt3904 Our youngest son also starts BMT in July at Lackland.

@beckgangg

10 ай бұрын

let me know how it went my man

Thank you for this! 😁

Thanks this was helpful

Awesome video

I got my uniform on day 2. And these are really good tips. #HYDRATE

@beckgangg

10 ай бұрын

any other tips you could give for BMT? i’m in highschool but going to enlist straight out of highschool

thank you for this!!! i leave the second week of march and this helped so much!

@Laneyeble

Жыл бұрын

I’m seeing my boyfriend tomorrow at Lackland for graduation, he said it was not bad AT ALL. Good luck!!!!

@domenicklewis8649

Жыл бұрын

I ship on March 14th.

@luisnunes3758

Жыл бұрын

@@domenicklewis8649 Me too! March 14th over here

@sidneyr1281

Жыл бұрын

Are you nervous?

@lancedelacruz4117

Жыл бұрын

Im at March 7

Shipping on Valentine’s Day thx for the vid

this is very helpful thank you i’ve just been accepted and am going to be sworn in wednesday

Quick thing I went in not wanting to do anything but get through it and be quiet I got out as dorm chief and loved it I believe it’s the best position you can have and it’s not hard at all so if you want a position go dorm chief

I’ll be going to basic July 18th for the Air Force reserve. Really hoping fall comes early!

Thank you for your explanations and insight. My son starts Basic training at Lackland on 7/11/23.

@noelegac

9 ай бұрын

Hope your son is doing well! My son son started July 25, 2023!

I ship out April 30th! Very helpful and informative🤙

Passed Meps today. Now just waiting for a Job. Super excited

He basically just told me “If you go anytime after March, the heat will drag you through the mud”… I ship in June 🙃 pray for me

Good video. My son is on his way to Lackland today. He is 4th gen USAF! Thanks 89' 3706BMTS.

This is a golden vid

literlaly have MEPs in the morning and going to hotel today for airforce, thanks for the tips

Thank you for this video. My Husband just arrived to Lackland AFB last night.

@kassandrachavez7304

11 ай бұрын

so did mine! i cant wait till august 3rd! sending you love and support!

I graduated about 4 and a half months ago now. I graduate tech school in a week now and I’m ready to start my career. But yes! This whole video! It’s definitely an experience I’ll never forget but one I never want to experience again lmaooo. Also go mustangs!!

@acekhmer

6 ай бұрын

Whats your afsc?

@gam6683

6 ай бұрын

@@acekhmer 2A5X4 Refuel/Bomber Maintenance. I’m on the KC-135 and it’s honestly great. I’m not a big fan of the base but the job is fun

Homie moved up in his seat when he started talkin bout that brisket rofl! Great video!

Been going through the process for a year and a few months finally have my ship date March 21st, firedogs here I come !! Hope no one my mom worked with is still there 😭 she was a blue rope mti( reading some comments good luck to everyone shipping out soon or looking to join)

The desert thing was the case when my dad was in basic, he was the first one to grab one on the later weeks and the MTI’s were menacing but accepted it

Drink your two glasses of water FIRST and then you can go get any other drink that's available in the dining area. You can do this on your FIRST visit to the chow hall, as long as you've had your two glasses of water first. Keep in mind, as a recruit, you are outranked by EVERYBODY including the guy taking out the trash behind the chow hall. RESPECT EVERYBODY AND ASSUME THAT ANYBODY CAN DRAG YOU INTO THE CO'S OFFICE AT ANY MOMENT. Basic is a game. Play it by their rules, do everything you are told, when you are told, how you are told to do it. That is how you win.

Yoooooo that MTI was one of my MTIs, She was awesome

1990 graduate, 3711 BMTS...same games but looks easier now. I never touched a floor buffer, and ended up as chow runner my last week. Had a great TI, a real hard ass, but the training was great.

I thought everyone in basics stayed in the same dorms , I’m planning on going into the air force and watched your video for more onsite

I used to grab the rolls and get those grape or apple jelly packs with some sugar, put it all together, and make a bootleg doughnut lol

I really enjoyed your video man. I’m in my 30’s and am leaving on the 28th. I’ve been stressing a little bit just because I know I’m going to be older than a lot of the other guys. But this video was insightful. Thank you

@granteplin3008

Жыл бұрын

I am talking to a recruiter right now. I am 30 years old and have the exact same worries. Good luck brother, I am sure you will do just fine...Seems we aren't the only ones.

@plootuyt5770

Жыл бұрын

@@granteplin3008 hey good luck you too man! Thank you for the comment. You’ll do well!

@nicksnow6780

Жыл бұрын

Leaving on the 28th too small world

@plootuyt5770

Жыл бұрын

@@nicksnow6780 good luck bro

@sludgeye5475

Жыл бұрын

I'm in my 30s too lol I'm in the process of getting in! Good luck bro 🤙

I'm Canadian, and did my training in the RCAF very recently - I've done the basic and now I'm waiting to be put on my flying training courses. Interesting to hear how similar it is - heck, I confused the title card image with our own RCAF 3B uniform for a good minute!

Best Video

In 1981, I witnessed airmen getting recycled for being hospitalized. We had to drink 2 glasses of water before we could eat. The food was really good at Lackland.

Damn. You should be a recruiter. Great info.

currently delaying enlisting so I can get some muscle mass, i’m scared shitless about push ups and stuff and need to get my body in shape so maybe once i can do that, i’ll enlist even easier with no doubts. I’m just psyching myself out saying “i’m short and small i can’t do this” and every time I say it I’m trying not to believe it

When it comes to chow runner, my advice is totally different. Volunteer for one thing only at BMT and that is chow runner, get it out of the way, if you volunteer for it first, you will eventually get good at it and they will eventually replace you. I got voluntold to be chow runner week 4 and was chow runner the rest of BMT. Get that out of the way so you dont have to do it later.

I went through basic training in January 1959,sure lurks like things have changed although I was only there for 4 weeks that off to tech school for six months, but got a good education out of it.

@donald8354

6 ай бұрын

Best wishes.

Thanks

If you sleep by the restrooms it’s so bright, it takes awhile to adjust. But halfway through, you have to change what bed you sleep in. But normally you’ll be tired enough to sleep well. Also EC night shift sucks especially if you have the 3-5 am shift.

My son arrived yesterday June 20th. I am up watching BMT videos unable to sleep! 😂

I graduated Air Force basic training in 1989. It was the best decision of my life. Was sent to F.E. Warren AFB in Cheyenne, WY, Osan AB, Republic of Korea, Cheyenne Mountain AFB, Colorado Springs, CO, and a 6 month TDY to King Fahad AB in Saudi Arabia. Served as a Security Specialist nowadays called Security Forces.

@jondstewart

29 күн бұрын

Same here, April of 1989. 3708 BMTS. Went to Lowry AFB for Services tech school. Pretty easy times until 2006 when I got orders for a whole year in Afghanistan with the Army on a FOB.

Thanks for the video. FYI those microphones were not made to be held, they are made to be attached to you so you can have your hands free.

I’m leaving for basic training next week, these were helpful tips I’ll definitely keep in mind!

@jayway8427

Жыл бұрын

how long after MEPS did you get your ship out date and what’s your rate

@Mary-ov1mp

Жыл бұрын

@@jayway8427 I actually booked my job and got my ship out date at MEPS! If you know what you want to do and know what you qualify for it’s possible. Your ship out date is either based on your job or when you feel comfortable leaving.

@jayway8427

Жыл бұрын

@@Mary-ov1mp niceee good to know, thanks!

@adamhamilton3342

Жыл бұрын

@@jayway8427 depends on Active Duty Guard or Reserve. as a Reservist i did MEPS and enlisted in MAR 2021 and shipped to BMT MAY 2022. Active Duty does MEPS and ships same day.

@Iratechromosome

Жыл бұрын

might see you at basic mary! take it easy! :D

Awesome video, I ship out October 3rd, AFSC- 1D731A

Things sure have changed since 1971! Everybody got their chance at cleaning the latrines, showers and the bays. Lights went out at night. Only the Fire Watch had flashlights. We did not walk down the center aisle of the bay...that was kept shined. Half of all toilets, sinks and showers were not used. Easier to keep latrine clean for inspections. No one could just let themselves into the bay. Door guard only opened the door if whoever wanted in had a reason to be there. I once turned away a full colonel who had no connection to our flight. It was a test to see if he could bluff his way in. I was made Dorm Chief...and enjoyed it! Didn't see me on any KP list! I made the lists of who went to which duty. Get on my bad side and guess who was doing pots and pans! Also got my butt chewed for others not performing as they should. Had its perks and its drawbacks. I wasn't asked to be Dorm Chief...I was told! Do what you are told, keep your mouth shut unless asked to open it and do your best.

@jpulizzano

6 ай бұрын

Quite the mess we have now .....USAF '69-'73. God Help us all!!!

shipping march 7th. super excited for this new path in my life. nervous for the lifestyle change, but im ready. good luck to anyone else shipping out!

@komea12

Жыл бұрын

i am march 7 too

@h8hayden

Жыл бұрын

@@komea12 see you there !

@komea12

Жыл бұрын

@@h8hayden yeah hopefully everything good and we get disneyland

@h8hayden

Жыл бұрын

@@komea12 we’ll see brother!

@Anthonypomales_

Жыл бұрын

I’m shipping March 7 too!

I graduated from Boot Camp and got washed out for covid! :p Shout out to Maj Jared Struck

@DerrickMcGowen

7 ай бұрын

air force is for the birds

@mottomotto2135

7 ай бұрын

juicy j ain't got shit on me ...

Great video that was informative. Question were the shower bays open or closed?

HELL YEAH SKOL!!

Fiancé just left may 9th, he’s there until the end of June for basic…. He’s gonna know EXACTLY what u went thru 😂 he’s in the same time you went in… and crazily enough he looks a lot like u too 😂

Good Lord! Things have really changed since 72 !

ALCATRAZ WOOO!! (Which squadron were you in??)