For me it always helped me saying "Remember message, not volume" in my head every time they would yell at me... I got yelled at a lot being the guide on for like two weeks... as I was....
Hey, I just wanted to let you know that you help put my mind at ease a bunch, I watched pretty much all of your videos and Kyle gotts videos on UA-cam, plus a few other airforce youtubers and it has greatly helped, I leave for MEPS tomorrow and will hopefully swear in by Monday. I always wanted to join the military ever since I was little and I just hope everything goes smoothly Monday so that I can swear in to the airforce and finally be able to live out my dream. In any case I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day and making these great videos. Keep up the good work.
Yo, I got my ship date yesterday! I have only been in deps for 2 months. I am leaving October 13. When he called yesterday a ship date was not even in my mind. I thought he was calling about the 4th of July swear-in at the Rangers game that the recruits from across Dallas and Fort Worth are going to do. Im going open general and I am extremely nervous and excited. This is experience has just gotten very real for me. Just wanted to comment because you give the most descriptive explantions of the experiences and feelings you have in the Air Force. You talk about the little stuff that no one else on youtube does and your videos are quality dude. Keep it up!
+Jershe Mckoy We might see ech other in BMT!!! :D Have you got an idea of when you're shipping out? I don't have a dtae yet, but my recruiter said about April/May timeframe.
A guy I know says he was discharged out of BMT for telling off an MTI cause he had to go to the bathroom during PT or something. So yeah, keep your mouth shut. Generally will do you good, I imagine.
Thanks. Although I am not feeling being in the military anymore, this is also a great way in dealing with yelling from your dad. Felt discouraged because of driving badly, my 2nd time driving :(
as I have started to watch some of your videos and videos of other people that post stuff about BMT, I wonder if it was something I should have done a long time ago when I was younger. I know it may have given me more opportunities in life and yes travel to different areas of the world that some average people may never get to visit. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work at keeping people informed that may be considering the military.
Got my ship date on the 25th (of June). I leave the 4th of August. I'm going with a mechanical aptitude contract. Hoping for the best. Thanks for all of the videos, I'll be watching the crap out of them when I'm not at my civ job.
Colton Kokrda Geospatial Intel was in my top 8, in 6th I believe. I was going for TACP or EOD. But my run is a minute over, so hopefully I'll be able to cross train into that field after a couple of years. I got 9TM55 for the mechanical aptitude area.
Remember it is a tool in the game of getting to BMT - this exercise is designed to get you to react and startled. The idea is a long held psychological understanding of getting a undisciplined civilian to a recruit mentality in short order. It is called shock and awe phase - it is temporary, first two weeks to transition to the school.
I personally am scared of getting yelled at. The whole idea of some stranger yelling in my face is not okay with me. And I tend to think that I'm never gonna get something right if they yell in my face.
During my first week of basic my TI was in my face screaming at me about something. I remained at the position of attention but looked at him. Huge Mistake! He spent the next five minutes asking me "DO YOU THINK I'M PRETTY, RECRUIT!? DO YOU WANT TO DATE ME!? DO YOU WANT TO TAKE ME HOME TO MEET YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY!?" at the top of his voice. Yeah. Don't eyeball the TI while he's yelling at you. Stay at attention, head and eyes forward. He'll eventually move on to someone else.
@ seeing the only words coming out of your mouth just reminded me of when I went through Marine Corps boot camp so many years ago....... The only words out of your mouth will be yes sir, no sir and aye aye sir...... Funny thing is that's still how I operate working in an air Force chow hall..... Really freaks out most of my co-workers...... Nothing but discipline.....
When I didn't wake up early for school, my mom always brought a baseball bat and was slamming it on my bed and yelling at me everyday to get ready for school. The worst part was that her voice was too high that hurts my ears and brain. But i'm used to it now. And I think I can handle the thick voice from MTI than the high annoying yells my mom did every morning. I would be so thankful if my mom yelled at me with a thick voice like MTIs does..
Crying is going to happen to most people in basic....... Just remember if you're getting yelled at, never take it personal....... Boot camp is meant to break you down so they can build you back up in the image they need you to be....... A locked on motivator who is gonna get it done
David Cooper I only know one person who was in band flight, and she says this: 1. BMT is pretty much the same. Just you will occasionally practice music and during graduation ceremonies you will obviously be playing the national anthem, marching cadences, etc. There's nothing else to it really :/
+Brooke Montano A few years ago there were MTIs who were molesting/raping people.. The Air Force basically fired everyone from the top down and re-hired new MTIs. Then they implemented a ton of new measures, rules, and training to stop it from happening again.. Really dark times but it's over now
Sexual assault is just something to keep in mind in any large organization. College, the military, anywhere like that. There'll always be people who try.
WildBlueYonder, upon graduating BMT, are graduation rings offered? Highschool and College students tend to buy rings from companies like Jostens. Were rings offered when you were about to graduate? Now, a more important question. Is there an AF forum available to the public that you may suggest for me? What MOS typically offers work hours that are the same everyday?
***** Yes, you can buy a BMT flight ring as well as flight t-shirts, squadron t-shirts, etc. I think we had Jostens do ours as well, but they were like $300 or some crazy BS, so I didn't buy them. Hmm idk of any. I don't do forums much, sorry :/ and if you're looking for stable hours, everything BUT Maintenance, Emergency Services(Fire fighters+cops) and ATC has pretty typical 7-3 hours.
airforce-trainees15.proboards.com Come interact with other Future Airmen/Women who are going to BMT within the next 6 months! Questions you have will hopefully be answered here and you may go in with a friend or 2 :) thank you.
Rule 1...don't imitate your TI . I made that mistake..ended up in even better shape though. I did so many push ups during BMT and at the end my TI admitted that I made him laugh.
Hey men I am thinking seriously in join the Air Force, but my English is not very good, my recruiter tells me that not will be a problem, so what do you think that could be a reason to be yelled??? Thanks
The one thing I'm worried about is laughing when getting yelled st by the MTIs. I pretty much brush off the volume but I do listen. I do tend to laugh if I find someone's anger ridiculous. Not that I dont respect you but why are you yelling because I blinked? Lol not that they would but hey. Guess I have to work on my poker face. I legit laugh at everything
Loss of freaking bearing, basic rule is do what they say when they say how they say...... Maybe you should see Marine Corps boot camp, no chance to laugh there when you're getting yelled at...... And be the one that looses their bearing, it'll get way worse for you...... In the Marines, you learn instant willingness and obedience to orders,you will have volume and you will maintain your bearing at all times....... Honestly when I was in the Marines, I wasn't scared of a yelling drill instructor, it was when they didn't yell and they were speaking directly to you hella freaking close that you knew all hell was about to break loose
Should go through USMC boot camp, all that is is yelling....... I don't worry when a Marine Corps drill instructors is yelling,it's when they don't yell that you have to worry....... And seriously, look and see what the guy is getting yelled at for, if you did that in Marine Corps boot camp, that would give them permission to light you up for loss of bearing
For me it always helped me saying "Remember message, not volume" in my head every time they would yell at me... I got yelled at a lot being the guide on for like two weeks... as I was....
That's what I try to tell myself too.Embrace the suck,they're trying to break you to build you,they're talking loudly,and they want you to pass.
Great tip!
I always kept in mind the fact my drill sergeant was once in my shoes and went through the exact same thing I did.
I saw Fullmetal Jacket, so I can't help but think they get a good kick out of it, laughing it up.
Overcome the yelling. They are just trying to weed out the weak links. Very Informative. Good job!
when they are yelling at you you've just got to remember that it is a mind game and its their job.
I'm used to yelling from my parents so that yelling won't be an issue lol.
It's pretty different in BMT.
Omg me too
Same here.
remember BMT is 20% physical and 80% mental
Hey, I just wanted to let you know that you help put my mind at ease a bunch, I watched pretty much all of your videos and Kyle gotts videos on UA-cam, plus a few other airforce youtubers and it has greatly helped, I leave for MEPS tomorrow and will hopefully swear in by Monday. I always wanted to join the military ever since I was little and I just hope everything goes smoothly Monday so that I can swear in to the airforce and finally be able to live out my dream. In any case I really appreciate you taking the time out of your day and making these great videos. Keep up the good work.
Update?
Yo, I got my ship date yesterday! I have only been in deps for 2 months. I am leaving October 13. When he called yesterday a ship date was not even in my mind. I thought he was calling about the 4th of July swear-in at the Rangers game that the recruits from across Dallas and Fort Worth are going to do. Im going open general and I am extremely nervous and excited. This is experience has just gotten very real for me. Just wanted to comment because you give the most descriptive explantions of the experiences and feelings you have in the Air Force. You talk about the little stuff that no one else on youtube does and your videos are quality dude. Keep it up!
Awesome!!! Congrats. And thank you for watching and being so supportive! Good luck
Dude I'm going to be there to. I'm josh bro see you there
KaaKId ha.. whats your date?
I leave the same day bro!!
Matt McGonigal
Thats crazy dude
I swear your videos are extremely helpful ! Im going to be starting the process pretty soon. Im really excited lol.
+Jershe Mckoy We might see ech other in BMT!!! :D Have you got an idea of when you're shipping out? I don't have a dtae yet, but my recruiter said about April/May timeframe.
Did you make it?
A guy I know says he was discharged out of BMT for telling off an MTI cause he had to go to the bathroom during PT or something. So yeah, keep your mouth shut. Generally will do you good, I imagine.
i've been getting yelled at by my dad, who was an army ranger, my whole life. so i think i'll be alright.
Watching this to get a refresher on the bus to Lackland. Thanks for all the videos that helped me get to this point!
I'm shipping June 14th. I found your channel and have to say I'm impressed and thankful for the helpful videos you've posted.
Thanks. Although I am not feeling being in the military anymore, this is also a great way in dealing with yelling from your dad. Felt discouraged because of driving badly, my 2nd time driving :(
as I have started to watch some of your videos and videos of other people that post stuff about BMT, I wonder if it was something I should have done a long time ago when I was younger. I know it may have given me more opportunities in life and yes travel to different areas of the world that some average people may never get to visit. Thanks for the videos and keep up the good work at keeping people informed that may be considering the military.
Expect to be yelled at
It's basic training
Toughen up
As an AIRMAN
Your expected to
Think smart
I am Proud to have been
Called AIRMAN.
*you’re
You're
Got my ship date on the 25th (of June). I leave the 4th of August. I'm going with a mechanical aptitude contract. Hoping for the best. Thanks for all of the videos, I'll be watching the crap out of them when I'm not at my civ job.
djeaglei Thanks!
djeaglei I also ship out August 4th. Maybe I'll see you there!
Colton Kokrda
That's awesome! What're you going in with? Maybe we'll see each other at BMT!
djeaglei I got 1N1X1, Geospatial Intelligence. It was my #3 job so I'm pretty excited.
Colton Kokrda Geospatial Intel was in my top 8, in 6th I believe. I was going for TACP or EOD. But my run is a minute over, so hopefully I'll be able to cross train into that field after a couple of years. I got 9TM55 for the mechanical aptitude area.
It seems like I'm going to end up watching all of your videos. You give a lot of great information, thank you :)
I'm enlisting for the air force after highschool, but right now bmt is my biggest worry. The tips and advice you give is very helpful. Thanks a lot :)
Did you enlist?
Remember it is a tool in the game of getting to BMT - this exercise is designed to get you to react and startled. The idea is a long held psychological understanding of getting a undisciplined civilian to a recruit mentality in short order. It is called shock and awe phase - it is temporary, first two weeks to transition to the school.
I ship out May 10th-thank you for making these videos, super helpful!
I personally am scared of getting yelled at. The whole idea of some stranger yelling in my face is not okay with me. And I tend to think that I'm never gonna get something right if they yell in my face.
sheldon hamilton I felt this
I shipout in 3 days so im binging these videos lol this is my pre bmt survival guide
Hey man, quick question. Do youll ever have any prior service guys come through?
Another good video. We did not have beast week when I went in. I'm wondering what year was this started.
when did you go through BMT?
+Jeff Daugherty I started making videos in 2013
If they're yelling at me while I'm at attention do I look at them without moving my head or do I look straight ahead?
ShadowAirplane looking at them seemed to be okay, but keep your head straight just in case
do not move your head or eyes lol
ShadowAirplane Keep your head and eyes straight forward.
During my first week of basic my TI was in my face screaming at me about something. I remained at the position of attention but looked at him. Huge Mistake! He spent the next five minutes asking me "DO YOU THINK I'M PRETTY, RECRUIT!? DO YOU WANT TO DATE ME!? DO YOU WANT TO TAKE ME HOME TO MEET YOUR MOMMY AND DADDY!?" at the top of his voice.
Yeah. Don't eyeball the TI while he's yelling at you. Stay at attention, head and eyes forward. He'll eventually move on to someone else.
@ seeing the only words coming out of your mouth just reminded me of when I went through Marine Corps boot camp so many years ago....... The only words out of your mouth will be yes sir, no sir and aye aye sir...... Funny thing is that's still how I operate working in an air Force chow hall..... Really freaks out most of my co-workers...... Nothing but discipline.....
When I didn't wake up early for school, my mom always brought a baseball bat and was slamming it on my bed and yelling at me everyday to get ready for school. The worst part was that her voice was too high that hurts my ears and brain. But i'm used to it now. And I think I can handle the thick voice from MTI than the high annoying yells my mom did every morning. I would be so thankful if my mom yelled at me with a thick voice like MTIs does..
Snax lmao so not the same
Can you go to Airborne school if you're in the AF? Or is that just Army?
Cici Que We have a jump school for certain career fields.
Maryland represent my man.
I’m joing the marines after my last year of high school I already get yelled at home and plus me being in Jrotc it won’t be no problem for me.
What if you cry?
Crying is going to happen to most people in basic....... Just remember if you're getting yelled at, never take it personal....... Boot camp is meant to break you down so they can build you back up in the image they need you to be....... A locked on motivator who is gonna get it done
Leave for bmt next month and did band all through school. Any advice or experience on band flight?
David Cooper I only know one person who was in band flight, and she says this:
1. BMT is pretty much the same. Just you will occasionally practice music and during graduation ceremonies you will obviously be playing the national anthem, marching cadences, etc. There's nothing else to it really :/
i ship out january 5th!
Welcome to our AIR FORCE
Think Smart,Good Luck...
It’s not personal, it’s part of the process. That’s how I see it
what's the chances of a person getting a room to themselves at tech school?
Crofty One like 10%
Wait, what was the scandal that happened two years ago?
+Brooke Montano A few years ago there were MTIs who were molesting/raping people.. The Air Force basically fired everyone from the top down and re-hired new MTIs. Then they implemented a ton of new measures, rules, and training to stop it from happening again.. Really dark times but it's over now
+WildBlueYonder dang! I'm happy I'm going after all of that happened then. Thank you for clarifying! (Your videos are super helpful, by the way. :) )
Yeah no problem :) Let me know if you have anything else
Sexual assault is just something to keep in mind in any large organization. College, the military, anywhere like that. There'll always be people who try.
I think you should open a twitter up :) I've had questions and thought it would be easier to reach you there. lol Keep it up man. Shipping Oct 6
mhall2011 I've thought about it, the thing is all of the twitter handles that are memorable are taken lol
you mean the names? lol how bout BlueWildYonder lol
WildBlueYonder, upon graduating BMT, are graduation rings offered? Highschool and College students tend to buy rings from companies like Jostens. Were rings offered when you were about to graduate?
Now, a more important question. Is there an AF forum available to the public that you may suggest for me? What MOS typically offers work hours that are the same everyday?
***** Yes, you can buy a BMT flight ring as well as flight t-shirts, squadron t-shirts, etc. I think we had Jostens do ours as well, but they were like $300 or some crazy BS, so I didn't buy them.
Hmm idk of any. I don't do forums much, sorry :/ and if you're looking for stable hours, everything BUT Maintenance, Emergency Services(Fire fighters+cops) and ATC has pretty typical 7-3 hours.
That's great! Thanks for always responding. I'm headed for my first interview next week. Let's hope it doesn't take too long to go to BMT.
***** Google AFEF they are air force forms, lots of information on there.
Thank you.
airforce-trainees15.proboards.com Come interact with other Future Airmen/Women who are going to BMT within the next 6 months! Questions you have will hopefully be answered here and you may go in with a friend or 2 :) thank you.
Rule 1...don't imitate your TI . I made that mistake..ended up in even better shape though. I did so many push ups during BMT and at the end my TI admitted that I made him laugh.
I leave in a week, pretty nervous but I feel like I'll be fine if I just jump into it without over thinking
I'm shipping out on the 12th tio
+Nick Norman too*
+Nick Norman oh that's awesome , names Logan if I run into you
Been mean meaning to tell you. I like your thumb nail pix it looks catoonish its cute!!!
Hey men I am thinking seriously in join the Air Force, but my English is not very good, my recruiter tells me that not will be a problem, so what do you think that could be a reason to be yelled??? Thanks
Robinson Teran im not in basic yet, but you're english seems to be better than most americans. I'm sure you'll be alright.
Will Kirk I hope so haha thanks bro
+WildBlueYonder your still pic for this video was my brother flight. Haha
Idk why i didnt realize this before but your name is from the first line of the airforce song.😂🤦🏿
The one thing I'm worried about is laughing when getting yelled st by the MTIs. I pretty much brush off the volume but I do listen. I do tend to laugh if I find someone's anger ridiculous. Not that I dont respect you but why are you yelling because I blinked? Lol not that they would but hey. Guess I have to work on my poker face. I legit laugh at everything
@ yes my sister said the exact same thing
Loss of freaking bearing, basic rule is do what they say when they say how they say...... Maybe you should see Marine Corps boot camp, no chance to laugh there when you're getting yelled at...... And be the one that looses their bearing, it'll get way worse for you...... In the Marines, you learn instant willingness and obedience to orders,you will have volume and you will maintain your bearing at all times....... Honestly when I was in the Marines, I wasn't scared of a yelling drill instructor, it was when they didn't yell and they were speaking directly to you hella freaking close that you knew all hell was about to break loose
If they're yelling at you, can you blink? Lol
Angkorwat Pukvan Yes lol.
naawwww im not readyyy lol
Should go through USMC boot camp, all that is is yelling....... I don't worry when a Marine Corps drill instructors is yelling,it's when they don't yell that you have to worry....... And seriously, look and see what the guy is getting yelled at for, if you did that in Marine Corps boot camp, that would give them permission to light you up for loss of bearing
bring back the old days when if you screwed up, you got your ass handed to you. now you have hurt feelings report.
It seems that's the way most things are going...... Except for the Marines....... You just gotta embrace the suck there......