So, I'm shipping for basic training in 2 weeks!
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hey ladyface, congrats on being accepted into bmt. first off, which branch are you going into? 2nd off, which career did you choose? also remember, bmt is mostly a mental game. also, do u have all the necessities for when you get into your quarters?
i did research into going into the af reserves myself (passed asvab & physical), however they just dont have my career field available here in texas, so im not gonna join. besides some civ jobs make more $$ in the long run (depending upon the branch that youre in of course).
heres a few quick pointers from stuff that ive researched:
-dont volunteer for anything (unless u feel u absolutely wanna do it)
-shut ur trap. ull be amazed just how much trouble ull save urself if u keep ur mouth shut.
-make sure to exercise plenty before you ship off to basic. the better shape youre in b4 bmt, the better chance you have of being able to keep up w/ everyone else. ur di (drill instructor) will push you hard, but never outside your capable reach (unless ur just an absolute a$$, then theyll give ya some real nasty chores to teach ya a lesson).
-listen to the instructions very carefully. some di's may talk faster than others, so def make sure to keep your ears on full alert!
other than that, good luck & God bless your beginning dedication!
on a side note, my mom just retired from the USAF Reserves today. must say, feels kinda weird not to have anyone in the military anymore (although I do have friends currently serving in the military as we speak).
i did research into going into the af reserves myself (passed asvab & physical), however they just dont have my career field available here in texas, so im not gonna join. besides some civ jobs make more $$ in the long run (depending upon the branch that youre in of course).
heres a few quick pointers from stuff that ive researched:
-dont volunteer for anything (unless u feel u absolutely wanna do it)
-shut ur trap. ull be amazed just how much trouble ull save urself if u keep ur mouth shut.
-make sure to exercise plenty before you ship off to basic. the better shape youre in b4 bmt, the better chance you have of being able to keep up w/ everyone else. ur di (drill instructor) will push you hard, but never outside your capable reach (unless ur just an absolute a$$, then theyll give ya some real nasty chores to teach ya a lesson).
-listen to the instructions very carefully. some di's may talk faster than others, so def make sure to keep your ears on full alert!
other than that, good luck & God bless your beginning dedication!
on a side note, my mom just retired from the USAF Reserves today. must say, feels kinda weird not to have anyone in the military anymore (although I do have friends currently serving in the military as we speak).
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Good luck on your training lady
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BMT has changed a lot since i went through. but i'll say this: it is 100% mental. you WILL do push ups - a lot. You will get drilled a lot. You will forget to do something or mess up - they are trying to break you. Once they do - thats wen they build you into the airman they want you to be.
remember - do not take anything branch related to bmt. for instance - if your Air Force (like me
] DO NOT wear a damn Air Force shirt to basic training - you'll never hear the end of it.
number two - Do not stand out. eg; wear sweat pants and t-shirt with a hoodie (if its cold or chilly) and have your hair done neatly - NEATLY. I had a guy in my brother flight who had a literal mo-hawk when we showed up. we still make fun of him for it almost three years later.
number three - a lot of yelling will be done. LISTEN. in those words and strings of insults are instructions. follow them - to the letter. You're paid to do - not to think.
number four - dot your I's and cross your T's. Make damn sure every thing you do is perfect. You will be doing push ups for tiny ass pieces of lint. You will run several miles for a fingerprint on a stall wall. Shit happens, but if you 6x check everything - you'll be fine.
number five - you may not respect them - but you live with them. if you don't like anyone - get over it. you have to live together for the next few months. If you spend what free time you MIGHT get bickering, basic will go that much more worse for you.
and the most important.
number six - write to EVERYONE. yes, get that thing dudes my age used in school.... a pen and paper and write home. write your friends. write your teachers, hell - write your congressmen for all i care. moral is the number one thing that keeps the military moving - yours must be high to get through bmt.
its a bit of a rant - but from first hand expirence, i have a lot to offer.
any more questions - message me or hit me up on steam
and i forgot the best part _____
Good luck
remember - do not take anything branch related to bmt. for instance - if your Air Force (like me
] DO NOT wear a damn Air Force shirt to basic training - you'll never hear the end of it.number two - Do not stand out. eg; wear sweat pants and t-shirt with a hoodie (if its cold or chilly) and have your hair done neatly - NEATLY. I had a guy in my brother flight who had a literal mo-hawk when we showed up. we still make fun of him for it almost three years later.
number three - a lot of yelling will be done. LISTEN. in those words and strings of insults are instructions. follow them - to the letter. You're paid to do - not to think.
number four - dot your I's and cross your T's. Make damn sure every thing you do is perfect. You will be doing push ups for tiny ass pieces of lint. You will run several miles for a fingerprint on a stall wall. Shit happens, but if you 6x check everything - you'll be fine.
number five - you may not respect them - but you live with them. if you don't like anyone - get over it. you have to live together for the next few months. If you spend what free time you MIGHT get bickering, basic will go that much more worse for you.
and the most important.
number six - write to EVERYONE. yes, get that thing dudes my age used in school.... a pen and paper and write home. write your friends. write your teachers, hell - write your congressmen for all i care. moral is the number one thing that keeps the military moving - yours must be high to get through bmt.
its a bit of a rant - but from first hand expirence, i have a lot to offer.
any more questions - message me or hit me up on steam
and i forgot the best part _____
Good luck
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I vote this! Take care Lady and good luck!
Good luck to you!!
A lot of good advice has been given already, but I think I can add a couple pointers:
Learn the rates and ranks of all service members. You will be required to greet and salute the appropriate people. Last thing you want to do is greet someone with "Air Sergeant, sir!" (We still call the guy who said that an Air Sergeant, 10 years later)
Other things to learn: 11 General orders of the Sentry, POW 6 Codes of Conduct, your service's mission statement. You will have to memorize a lot of things that you find stupid, but they are all part of the training so that they kick in without you having to think about them.
Listen, learn, and do what you are told. Those are the most important things in the beginning, followed by team work, and getting over your self and your limitations. You will be able to do a lot more if you never think of the words "I can't."
A lot of good advice has been given already, but I think I can add a couple pointers:
Learn the rates and ranks of all service members. You will be required to greet and salute the appropriate people. Last thing you want to do is greet someone with "Air Sergeant, sir!" (We still call the guy who said that an Air Sergeant, 10 years later)
Other things to learn: 11 General orders of the Sentry, POW 6 Codes of Conduct, your service's mission statement. You will have to memorize a lot of things that you find stupid, but they are all part of the training so that they kick in without you having to think about them.
Listen, learn, and do what you are told. Those are the most important things in the beginning, followed by team work, and getting over your self and your limitations. You will be able to do a lot more if you never think of the words "I can't."
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