what should I expect to experience in the air force basic training?
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AF Basic is longer now than when I went through, but its still probably similar.\nThe best advice I can give you is keep your head down. The longer your TI doesn't know who you are the better. Help other people out, no one can get through basic by themselves. In the begining your TI will test everyone to see who can and can't handle stress, so the first time he gets in your face just stand at attention, strair strait forward. \n\nPS learn this: Sir, Trainee (last name) reports as ordered!\nThat's a reporting statement. If you get that down you'll save yourself a bunch of trouble.\n\nGood job on joining!
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How about looking for a military manual that covers the training for the airborne?\n\nBe sure to include as one of the items "Mental evaluation"....why  anyone would jump out of a perfectly good airplane is beyond me!
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Joining the military is a very personal decision and nobody can make it for you.  When I joined everyone thought I was throwing my life away!!  Those ex-friends are now either college dropout or college graduates.  The funny thing is not a single one of them has a job.  Decide what you want to get out of the experience and go for it.  Many people, especially nowadays look very positively upon military experience.  \n\nYou are going to go to basic training and from what I can understand it is much easier now than it has ever been.  If you get Ft. Jackson don't forget to bring a teddy bear....j/k but that is the easiest of the basic training stations.  After basic you are going to go to AIT/school for whatever you decided you wanted to do in the military.  Then after that they ship you home and you drill once a month.  Not that big of a deal.\n\nFeel free to e-mail me if you need more specifics.  Stay strong and don't listen to anyone who has not served!!!  They are just giving you biased opinions based on experiences they have never had.  It is like a lawyer trying to do brain surgery, they are just not qualified and know nothing about it.
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I would first suggest getting some books and studying for the military flight aptitude tests. I don't know about the USAF or Army, but I can tell you what I know about the USMC. The USMC is part of the Department of the Navy and both branches receive identical and combined, primary and advanced aviation training. So both flight training programs are approx. the same in duration. The Coast Guard also is combined in this training.\n\nWhen you decide to you want to become an aviator for the USMC you will sign an "air contract" with the OSO, complete the PLC or OCS program, receive your commission upon completion of college (4year degree) and then attend The Basic School. TBS is 6 months of additional training that all new Marine Officers receive. Upon completion of TBS, you will attend API an 8 week course, then move along to Primary Flight School and if you complete you will be selected for either fixed wing, rotary or the tilt-rotar platform. Next is Advanced Flight School where upon completion you receive your "wings of gold" and will be selected for a particular aircraft. Next you go to the FRS to learn to fly that specific aircraft and then finally you move to the fleet. This training can take anywhere from 16 - 30 months depending on how fast or slow they are training. There is no guarantee you will complete and become a pilot. It all depends on how much effort and studying you put in. There is also no guarantee you will fly the aircraft that you want. When my husband signed, an aviation contract was for a minimum of 6 years A/D service after receiving your wings... it may be 8 years or more now.\n\nSo, to answer your question you have an additional 6 months of training in the USMC, otherwise it's all the same aviation training for USMC, USN and USCG. What will get you to your dream of flying the quickest will be your hard work and dedication. If flying is your dream I say go for it! It's the hardest thing my husband's ever done but he loves every second of it. See which branch you will be proud to be a part of, not which one will get you in the air the quickest. Good luck!
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The gas chamber is to give you the confidence in the equipment you use. You will go in with all your equipment on and will be fine, then you take off your mask and realize what your sitting in, your eyes will burn and your nose will run and you will probably puck, I even seen people piss on them self but it is over in minutes. Basic training is a great experience. Remember they can't hurt you physically but they will push you mentally. You will be in great physical shape when you get out. The best thing I can tell you is hook up with some good people and get thru it together. Friends for life come out of the military
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Not in the AF, but am in the Navy for the past 10 years. \n\nThe pros of joining the Air Force is that, you have a really easy and laid back job. Won't lie to you. The basic training (know known as BLT Basic Leadership training) for air force enlistment is also SOOOO very easy. You have to run 2 miles to pass and in order to join. How difficult is that? as in any branch of the military, you can enjoy traveling the world on the miltary expense, and you can meet new and interesting people. People who will become apart of your family, and when in times of need they'll always be there for you. There is no such thing as an enemy in the military, you may not like someone, but they'll always be on your back for your well being. Also you don't have to worry about housing, insurance or any of that, its all covered for, if you decide to buy a house, the AF will finance your house, and you also get very decent rates. I just bought a house with about 5.87% interest rates, when the average rate right now is over six. There are perks, like being able to go to theme parks for free, or very discounted prices. \n\nThe con's of being in any service branch is being away from your intermediate families for lengths of time. Thats about it, and well, working 8-5. sometimes training goes a little over, but i'm sure you'll be able to do it. \n\nTake the ASVAB test, to see what you score, you'll have a lot more options then. \n\nIf you have any questions please feel free to email me. \n\nI'm not a recruiter for the USAF, but I can help you with anything general.
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Hi Funny,\n\nIf you check out my profile you'll see that your getting honest answers.  After Lackland he will go to Tech School and not AIT (Advance Individual Training=ARMY).  His tech school will be easier than basic training.  Yes the AF basic training is somewhat easy, but they are making it tougher and longer for the new generation of airman.  Basic is all about discipline and mental strength.  No branch of service wants their members breaking under pressure.  Gotta separate the adults from the children ya know.  As you were told by previous respondants, he may come back tougher, but I guarantee that he will come back different, wiser, and more mature.  More man like and less of a boy. \n\nHis tech school will be easier than basic, but not quite like the normal AF routine.  He's there to learn and they are gonna throw a lot at him to absorb, or they will wash him out.  Don't get upset because you don't hear from him very often.  He'll be maxed out at basic the entire time he's there except for the last two days.  Tech school is spent studying.  He will have some weekends off, so hopefully he will email and call you every so often!  Email is a great thing isn't it!  Most of us didn't have the luxury of instant communication when we went through this.  Had to use snail mail!\n\nAfter tech school he may go TDY (temporary duty) for (I forget what it's called now)?  From there he will be sent to his first duty location.  He will fill out a form (the Dreamsheet), in Basic with his choices of CONUS (Continental United States) duty locations as well as overseas duty locations.  AF members at Randolph AFB in Texas will make the final determination where he goes from there.  Air Force Needs always come first Funny!  I wanted Nebraska for my first duty location, I ended up in Germany!  At least it snowed in Germany.  After Germany I wanted Florida or Nebraska, they sent me to Texas.  And so it goes, but I never had a bad assignment during my entire career.\n\nMy nephew is in the Air Guard.  He went in at 18 years of age.  He made it, but it wasn't easy for him because he had a girlfriend.  You folks are young, and things happen in life.  People change and mature with age, well for most of us that is.  Funny, support him!  Write him everyday, even if it is just a little letter.  He needs to know that you care about him.  Those perfumed letters get us through the tough times because it tells us that we are doing this not just for ourselves but for you as well.  Even if you have doubts about the relationship after he leaves, support him just to help him get through it all. He deserves this!\n\nThe first 3 years will go by fast.  The fourth year will be tough because he'll have to decide to stay or get out.  For some it will be an easy decision, for others a tough choice.  I wish the two of you the best of luck, and welcome you to the family!\n\nOne more thing, don't listen to anyone that says he's going to Iraq!  He will be non-deployable for at least 18 months and probably longer depending on what AFSC he has selected?  You usually need to have your 5 skill level before the unit will deploy you.  Security Forces have some different policies on that as well as Transportation.  But for the general AF population, he ain't going nowhere near boom-boom land anytime soon.
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I was in the USAF and can tell you that while you are at Basic Training at Lackland AFB in San Antonio, you will only get to talk to your parents/siblings/friends on the phone about 2-3 times total. Every minute of every day you will be told what to do and how to do it. USAF Basic Military Training School is 6 weeks. How long your Technical school lasts will depend on your job.\n \nHowever, you can get mail everyday from anyone and have the time to read it. You don't realize how important this is until you are there. Encourage friends and family to write you something, anything, once a day and put it in the mailbox. \n\n  DO NOT have them send you a postcard, unless you want it read outloud to everyone in your Flight. \n\nTechnical School is vastly different than Basic Training, its much more relaxed. I don't know if they use the "Phase" system anymore, but even if they do, you will still have some time every day to yourself, and now you will have most of the weekend to yourself, too, so you can just about talk to whoever you want to back home whenever you want to.\n\nWhen do you leave for BMTS? I hope for your sake that your job is gaurenteed. \n\nIt's been over 10 years since I went through BMTS, but I wouldn't think that too much has changed. E-mail me with anymore questions that you may have at:\n\nFoam_breather@yahoo.com
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In the AF, you'll go to basic just like everyone else for 6 1/2 weeks, then you will go to your technical school where you will get the training to be a nurse or whatever it is you choose to be. Then you get your permanent base and you work at the clinic and get on the job training. If you want to know the specifics, you can talk to a recruiter, or you can go to about.com, I found you a specific page just for medical jobs below.  If you look under your desired job, it will have a description of your duties, tech school locations (where you will go after basic) and how long you will be there(don't count weekends) and a list of possible bases you can get stationed at after tech school.
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You can expect to be pushed to achieve goals under extream stress. You can expect to be woken up every morning to loud noises. You can expect to be woken up in the middle of the night just to do something pointless that will piss you off. You can expect good food. You can expect good health care. You can expect the very best out of your squad, platoon and the US Military. You can expect a sence of pride that a person can only achieve after they have seen the US Military. You can expect to never be left behind. You can expect to be trained to the highest standard. You can expect to see you Drill instructor to be the first to do anything you are asked to do. I thank you for your service, good luck!
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I was in the Air Force and loved it.  If you're looking to get out into the wild and rough it a lot, then the AF isn't for you -- it's a bit more cushy.  But I had my share of field exercises as well, so it's not all easy.  I honestly can't think of any reasons NOT to join the AF, it was the smartest thing I ever did for myself.  But some other reasons to join any branch of the military would be the educational benefits, job training, early retirement (if you stay in long enough) and lifelong benefits, a sense of partriotism, job stability and the chance to travel/experience the world.  If you're already seriously considering joining, I don't think you'll be sorry if you do.  Good luck!
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computer sciense is the best group to join airforce\nyou can upgrade your skills by learning computer with sciense\nso dont hesitate in joining the computer science group.
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Hi. Since you only have a few months before you go into the Air Force, make a list of things you like to do, including your hobbies. Then, find someone else or an employer who does each of the things on your list and work with them or for them. Your local phone book, family, friends, and  neighbors can provide leads. Good Luck and God Bless You.
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First of all, 60% of all AF enlistees do not know what their job is, they enlist open contract. The Air Force does not allow everyone to choose a job BEFORE enlisting. The odds of yoiu getting that job are slim.\n\nYes, the Air Force is deploying to Iraq, and in the next few years, almost every Airman will have deployed.\n\nIf you want a career in Auto Body, I recommend the Navy. They have that as a job and you have an 83% chance of getting it in your contract, if you qualify and a vacancy exists.
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The USAF is currently reducing the force by 40,000 people, so it may be harder than usual to get a pilot slot.\n\nThe answer to your question is less about what service is best for training pilots, and more about what service fits you as an individual, what their pilot's roles are, and what type of aircraft you wish to pilot.\n\nI would suggest contacting veterans who have served as pilots in the various services - which would be best accomplished by contacting your local VFW or American Legion office. \n\nDon't go through recruiters from the services themselves - recruiters are notorious sugarcoaters, and while there are many good ones, the bad ones have been known to stretch the truth (like a Navy recruiter that told me "Claustrophobia won't be a problem on a submarine...").  \n\nHopefully, someone who has actually served will answer your question and give you more information.
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If you are considering joining the military service after high school graduation then your best option is to take Junior ROTC and learn the basics before going to Basic Training. You will come out farther ahead than other trainees and your confidence will show.\n\nI took Army ROTC in high school and it paved the way for my military career. The things I learned in ROTC stayed with me for more than the 20 years I spent in the Army.
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call a recruter, he will give you a practice ASVAB, if you pass and have no criminal record, they will take you to take the ASVAB, do tons and tons of paper work do background checks, drug tests then swear you in. off to basic you go!\nin no time youll be SAILLLLING\nPS~ is it so hard for ppl to honestly be helpful and not such jerks?