i wish we could have had this music playing during this whole thing

Went through this back in October, what's a bit fucked up is the Civilians working at lackland treat you like dog shit more than the MTI's

@chrismarkwardt4685

6 жыл бұрын

I think many of the civilians are actually told to act that way to trainees. The MTI's are supposed to act this way as well of course, but I think they can be softer at times because they've been through basic as well and form a bond with trainees.

@saryn1829

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a mix of them doing fit for training purposes and them taking their day out on you lol.

@justhesolution

3 жыл бұрын

I mean they are doing this constantly for hundreds of new trainees on end

I wish I could go back and thank those who helped me in basic, having to deal with thousands of Airman who are tired, confused, hungry cannot be an easy job. They took great care in helping each and every person.

What a feeling it must be to put that camo on... can’t wait to know what it’s like!

@heavenphillips3867

4 жыл бұрын

have you found out what its like yet? I plan on joining too

@Soloosixx

4 жыл бұрын

Heavenly Angel same

@JamieSmith-fz2mz

3 жыл бұрын

Am I the only one who still calls them 'cammies'? Not Camo? When I was in (78-82), camo was what hunters wore. Cammies were what the military wore. Somewhere along the line, that changed.

@drtimtiller9923

2 жыл бұрын

Hey bud. How did it go?

I've been in the Air Force 5.6 years and have deployed several times to very harsh locations. We are no longer a chair force. Get your facts correct before down playing my service chump. We are AMERICANS first and foremost.

@Ghostmanetx

3 жыл бұрын

Chair Force*

@whizkiplz

3 жыл бұрын

@@Ghostmanetx bro it was 7 years ago. Relax.

Considerably more pleasant experience than zero week lunch time - that was just nuts!

@richardsantanna5398

3 жыл бұрын

Really? It was just normal for me. Clothing issue, on the other hand, was a nightmare.

I remember landing at the airport in Texas after flying out of New Jersey in a freakin rainstorm. We were coming in for a landing about an hour after sunrise and what i saw was astonishing. jACKRABBITS all over the runway, scattering to get out of the way before the plane ran over them. They were HUGE!!

@troyseals8646

3 жыл бұрын

Jackalopes

The ultimate "unboxing" video!

It's good to see assigned battle buddies helping each other. When I went to Fort Jackson in 1995 my battle buddy never helped me and treated me badly nonstop and when I needed help with something he said " I am embarrassed to know you. You're an embarrassment to society and this country." Talk about a jerk among other things

BMTS 3708 Flt484 May 1980 When we first arrived At basic in civilian clothes We were called rainbows. We wore green fatigues No tags we were called Pickles.We got crew cuts Hair stood up we were Called pingers. Proud and lucky to have Been an AIRMAN.

@numinous4789

8 жыл бұрын

+Joseph Davis Same here. 320 TRS. Flight 067. Oct 23 - Dec 7, 2001.

@hemicar156

8 жыл бұрын

***** 324 TRS FLT 662, BMT GRAD OCT 22 2010. CHECK OUT THESE KNIGHTS!!! READY FOR BATTLE!!!

@Swerzuh

5 жыл бұрын

@@numinous4789 320th as well but I graduated just 7 months ago so I'm still fairly fresh. Can't stop the rock!

@antoniolampley1534

5 жыл бұрын

Loren Nolen when'd you graduate?

@sbruckner101

2 жыл бұрын

And when we got our tags sewn on, we were called "Canned Pickles."

When I went through USAF basic in 1974, we were issued our uniforms as we walked past a counter. A guy would eyeball us as we walked by and he’d hand us what he thought would fit us.

@danmilosevich

4 жыл бұрын

Oh yes....

This is pretty much how I remember it. Our flight's trip through this phase was almost like a family shopping trip. Our TI was crackin' jokes the whole time.

@saryn1829

3 жыл бұрын

Our mti left us for 7 hours and scooped us up like a soccer mom 😭

To these guys I'd just say this: when your old , you'll look back on this time and smile .

I'm so glad I was issued OCPs instead of ABUs

Only the legends know of Mr. Smith from clothing issue. He's still there to this day.. I just saw him before I graduated last week lol

@amthrow7698

6 ай бұрын

Warehouse detail was 10/10

To all the people who are 25 and live at their parents house and judge military videos in their free time, Air Force BMT can break you mentally. Very quick. The Instructors know how to find weaknesses. I was just there

Nothing like it was in 75' when I went in. 1 pr of combat boots, 1 pr of chucca boots, 1 pr of lowquarters. No uniform fitting except for dress blues jacket, rest was handed to us and was told "you'll grow into them". And damn sure NO F'N TALKING IN LINE!

@MC-mh2ju

6 жыл бұрын

Joe Frizell Aye Sir!

So many old Air Force guys in the comments, saying how they had it harder.

@Chuck88keys

8 жыл бұрын

+Thunderbolt22A10 Nah, i never said we had it harder. For me it was a snap The so-called obstacle course was fun for me, while many of them struggled. I will say one thing. "I was in the best shape of my life when i ended my basic training at Keesler., doing part-time basic while at Radio school

@gdholmfirth

8 жыл бұрын

+PianoMan Smith its just possible we old farts DID have it rougher. I know we did not show up carrying anything with us, and we ran in combat boots. And there were no civilians helping us try on our uniforms to make sure they fit. And no sitting around trying our boots on. We carried them back to the barracks and they had to fit. These troops are being allowed to relax a bit. None of that back when.

@Chuck88keys

8 жыл бұрын

+Thunderbolt22A10 I said we had it "rougher" and i was speaking "in general" for everyone. I was an outdoor person from age 14 Used to hunt trap deep sea fish and lived fairly close to the outlying woods and ponds. Spent most of my pre-USAF days out there, so i was in good shape. YMCA 5 nights a week and swim 100 laps each time ( that's a mile ) and could do 2 lengths of the pool UNDER-water ( that's 150 feet ). I have to admit that LOVE watching the A-10's FLY OVERHEAD when they were coming into Bradley airport.

@tommytruth7595

7 жыл бұрын

They did. The armed forces are much easier now ----all to accommodate women.

@Thunderbolt22A10

7 жыл бұрын

Tommy Truth gonna need a source famalan

You deserve plenty of respect, and you have my respect for your service. I never tried to take that away. You still however, don't have the right to go around and judge other branches, saying they don't have the right to wear camo. I don't care whether you were a grunt or a radio operator in Nam. I didn't do a thing in Vietnam. I did however, serve in Afghanistan. I don't go around trying to bring down my brothers and sisters in the military. They all deserve they uniform. No matter the branch..

They should just have those Super Hot Airforce Jumpsuit things,they are so Cooool

Joining air force next year..I've never even been on a plane😕

@Z3CHYD

7 жыл бұрын

That's how it was for me too lol, Then I was on a plane to Texas from PA, now I'm in England

@dhoops616

7 жыл бұрын

Nilana River same

@Chuck88keys

7 жыл бұрын

Same deal with me It was Aug 1956 We took off from New Jersey at 2 in the morning during a freakin RAINSTORM Didn't think we were going to make it All the flames coming out of the engine lol Eventually a few months later i ended up in Iceland

@caitlinsaxinger1590

6 жыл бұрын

Well good luck!!

@enginelife8449

5 жыл бұрын

Did you join. How is it?

wow what a adrenaline rush i don't think ill be able to handle the screaming

@Sn1pElR

6 жыл бұрын

Long_Marlin69 you're not supposed to get screamed at. You're trying to make sure it fits. Go ahead. Look up the marines or army getting issjed theor uniforms. They don't get yelled at either until after

@jarteaga1793

4 жыл бұрын

Sn1pElR that’s a lie. Our platoon was getting ordered left to right holding up all the gear in a giant plastic box arms locked out for 2 hours :-|

@thomasprice9192

4 жыл бұрын

Long_Marlin69 you just have to be mentally prepared and remember it’s not personal. You have to play their game. In their game you get screamed at. It’s to make a tough soldier. I’m hoping to join the Air Force, as I have a long family history of military service specifically Air Force. Just remember everyone is going through the same thing.

@flanagamer

3 жыл бұрын

Sn1pElR no, we were constantly yelled at - it never stops after you hit those yellow footprints 😅

@box294

3 жыл бұрын

@@jarteaga1793 Believe it or not there are different places and different facilitates that dont all operate the same. Crazy i know man.

Its accurate. Was the same way when I went through in 2004. Most of the clothing issue is ran by contractors. Usually the TI marches you to get haircuts and sends you into clothing issue and picks your flight up when you are done.

lol, this brings back bad memories. The TI's were all over us.

i remember this it was great

I can still smell the room. (1983) They had squares taped on the floor where we had to stand to dress. Seriously... I can still smell that room...

brings me back :')

Anyone remember the black Chuka boots, hated them, threw them out after basic!!

Bring back the olive green fatigues.

I went through in early 2006 and remember it being right after warrior week which was week 4 if I remember right.

I feel so unfortunate. When I was in BMT we didn't get anything camo. We were all issued olive drab green with black combat boots. we were not issued sneekers or excercise cloths. we used our own sneekers and did pt in our greens.

@Jbarrientos24 Yeah I never saw those black bags, I graduated in October, we have those belt satchels that come with a canteen pouch as well.

“Here’s the field gear you’ll never use.”

We marched in Tech School with briefcases. We were training for something different than infantry. We also had classes in basic.

I dont remember it being so quite when i was issued my stuff!

@troyseals8646

3 жыл бұрын

Mine was issued by Marines, nor t civilians

Utilities that don’t need pressing and boots that don’t need shining...so they do what?

Awesome music

Yea, You are right. They got rid of the satchels. You have your BMTSG (Basic military training study guide) and a notebook you have to carry whenever you go to class.

u r absolutaly right...nothing better than the coast guard!

@lilboosiebaz4sho. Yes, I believe the minimum asvab score to join the air force is 50. Math andscience are the main things you should focus on. I would recommend getting an asvab study book, maybe from Amazon. Best of luck to you!

there sachels for ur books, u always have to carry them with u, but i think now they use binders or something im not sure

I can't wait for be here

Wow this video makes it look some what nice, not bad looks like a fun day at the mall

Wow. Mine was much different. July 2004

I bet those civilian workers get off on pushing those trainees around. They did when I went through at least.

The ABU's looks so better then the OCP's

@TexasLegend3

4 жыл бұрын

ShawnTD I left BMT about a month before they issued OCP’s to trainees. I left in September

very dedicated men....to become a air force someday....

For your information when I was in basic training in the Army I received my fatigues at reception before we actually start training. ALL branches of the service receive their uniforms at reception before training starts.

@danmilosevich

4 жыл бұрын

Don't know about that. When i left the moring for basic that was my first day after swearing in at MEPs. Landed at Lackland early early next morning and was my second day. Uniforms issued third day or very late second day. 44 years ago mind forgets things.

Do the recruits stop at the Starbucks coffee stand before or after their shopping trip?

Not what I remember in 1985. We had a time limit and we fitted our own clothes and footware. It was rushed and chaotic somewhat. But, got thru it. Like any Basic exercise, it was a Test. My flight did not go shopping at a leisurely pace.

@sabrynnamcguire1011

8 жыл бұрын

Sucks to suck!

@lesmach6495

8 жыл бұрын

+40Kens Same here. 1984. They are issued PT shoes now? We had to buy our own. We also had to pay for our crew cut.

@SuperSparrow45

7 жыл бұрын

They do that to avoid any mishaps. You'll be stuck with those boots, uniforms, shoes, etc. for at least until you go to Tech School.

@Chuck88keys

7 жыл бұрын

Any idea what the charge is nowadays for the so-called "issued uniform and incidentals"?

You get issued canteens and running shoes?? we had to drink two glasses of water before any meal but never had a canteen.times change. enjoy you will love it, I did.

Great memories lol. 324Th TRS FLT 668

@TheCallMeCrazy

9 жыл бұрын

324th is actually dismantled now...the building is being used for med hold :( I did KP there a couple of times...it was kinda depressing seeing all of the old "324th Knights" decorations up.

@ljwall3919

9 жыл бұрын

JTB damn that sucks I was a 324 knight myself was in the middle of bmt when 9/11 went down base was on lockdown we thought it was a base exercise didn't find out for nearly 2 weeks what happened. this is when bmt was 6.5 weeks

@Chuck88keys

7 жыл бұрын

At first KP was a pain in the butt, ( but ) on the second week we had fun. I can sill remember being outside washing the garbage cans, not far from the door where the NEWBIES come walking out after having their chow. If then didn't put their cap on as soon as they came out that door, we would scream and yell, give them hell "Airman put your damn cap on" They moved quick and a couple of them even said "YES SIR" lmaooooo way too hilarious

Anyone else think this video was done in slow motion? I don't see a lot of hustle yet :P

Wow, their boots are way better than the ones we got for first issue, times have really changed over the years.

I notice people being issued Asics. My knowledge was that trainees are required to either bring their own running shoes to BMT, or to purchase them at the BX before PT begins. Could you clarify this?

Cant believe that 2011 was 10 years ago...

What the hell is with these suede boots? Give them leather combat boots. Make them know what it is to have to shine boots after 12 hours of KP and you boots are stained from the sweat .

@OlympianGift

5 жыл бұрын

That sounds miserable no thanks. 12 hrs more time to do more important things

Wait, those are new? i had that stuff when i was in BMT, though when i graduated tech school, they didnt have them anymore, or at least carried them like 7th weekers

Anytime Anyplace Mustangs

so differant than when I went through it in Jan 1980

what point do you receive your first issued uniform like this? before BMT?

wow so the af gets the same type of boots we marines get, only they are grey instead of brown, belville i liked those and i also got bates and then i went and got myself a pair of danners- 200$ but they are worth it. so the af only gets one color of camies? we mariens get 2 of woodland and 2 of desert

@OlympianGift

5 жыл бұрын

Yes being trained for purely combat purposes mainly you guys will need them

They even get little book bags.

@Jbarrientos24 How many days after you get to bmt woulf you get your clothes

When I was in we were issued “pickle” fatigues. Blue name tags.

@mopar3502001

3 жыл бұрын

And we called this getting "canned".

@scottgoodrich5825

3 жыл бұрын

@@mopar3502001 Amd Pingers in Tech School. Maybe they still do.

@scottgoodrich5825

3 жыл бұрын

@@mopar3502001 And I suppose “c**t cap” is not an acceptable term anymore. 😆

@mopar3502001

3 жыл бұрын

@@scottgoodrich5825 These days, haha no way!

@scottgoodrich5825

3 жыл бұрын

I used to store my c**t cap in the thigh pocket of my flight suit. Never had to wear it or salute on the flight line. I was enlisted and was always getting saluted by young airmen on my way to a mission. Lol

i love all the calming elevator music to try and produce smiles, but i see no smiles....

These videos come from DVDs that you get of your time in BMT. They're all made by the same company and follow the same basic format.

God.... this was literally like one month before I got there.....

What's with that music lmao That shit was incredibly stressful when I went through it

I real Vet would respect his brother the military.

Welcome to the US Military, where ALL branches wear cammo.

I get that air force is good for their paying and other stuff but I want to do more intense stuff

@sbruckner101

2 жыл бұрын

Then you should look into Air Force Spec Ops opportunity if you want intense.

Actually, they already have. It's called MultiCam. The Air Force, Army, and Naval combat units are all phasing it in. I've heard talks that the Marine Corps is going to adopt it, but no word yet.

i didnt get a satchel for my books lol but all you really need is you BMTSG

Do they give you running shoes too?

Wow, times have changed - issued Tennis Shoes... no way. And, were are the TI screaming in each ear. What a softer Air Force...

you guys know that air force basic is considered harder than navy and army boot camp now right?

I remember getting fatigues issues in Jan of 86. I tucked my shirt in and they went crazy asking who just tucked their shirt in? Who was it, one of you just tucked your shirt in! By that time I had pulled it out again. I never confessed and no one ever told. Good lord, I just told them, what have I done they are probably on their way to nab me! 😉

No, you have to purchase them, they are around $80

Say that to the Drone Operators, BattleField Airmen, Aerial Gunners, EODs, Pilots, and the Medics that constantly save their arses.

I don't recall this process being all that quiet.....I remember lots of yelling that we were moving way too slow....must be an army thing only I guess LOL

What are those black bags for?

When do you get name tape and such?

wow. I wish the navy got treated this nice during issue lol

Yep, a trainee actually did kill himself with the strap about a month before i went. I go the little blue book too.

Running shoes???? All knew we're combat boots.....when we received our first issue we went through the big green monster, went in a rainbow, came out a pickle.

I leave for BMT october 10th!

Amazing that the did away with the black combats leather boots. For decades, troops spent hours and hours spit shining them. Almost seems a shame. Do the Airman still have the low quarters to shine?

@TheOUstormchaser

9 жыл бұрын

pepjrp - No. Haha

@pep590

9 жыл бұрын

Chance Pruitt Ok thanks. Wow.

@Thunderbolt22A10

9 жыл бұрын

pepjrp they can, but almost everyone gets patent leather

@Chuck88keys

8 жыл бұрын

+pepjrp I'm sure the low-quarters are still being used for dress uniform. Those combat boots weren't so easy to make them regulation, but we did it.

@pep590

8 жыл бұрын

PianoMan Smith Yes sir, we sure did! Thanks.

Heh, that's pretty fresh.

Someone supposedly hung themselves with a satchel now they issue web belt "satchels which are clipped to the belt through A.L.I.C.E. clips

That failed handshake at the beginning

2 days later...."hey has anyone seen my shir.... dangit"

Alright, let's see how they do without the Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, and National Guard supporting them.

You in the Air Force still?

In 1969 they threw the clothes at us. My trousers were way too long and way too big around. Then I lost weight.

They look so serious and so scared. Jesus christ if a one of them set foot on PI they would shit their heart out.

My stepdad is a vietnam vet and even he called me an air force weenie!

Ever heard of para rescue they were in Vietnam. they save all your asses. no matter what branch, they don't care they go into enemy territory to save all branches.

dont you got a subordinate to lase these up

I was there.