Getting Ready for BMT

You have now made it through the whole process and are about to enter Active Duty service in the United States Air Force or Space Force! Once you have been notified that you have been selected for a job, you will know when you will leave for Basic Military Training. For both the Air Force and Space Force, it's located at Lackland AFB, in San Antonio, Texas and training is 8 and half weeks long. We aren't going to say "Ok, have fun, bye." There is still a lot to do before you start your new career!

30 Days from departure you should be meeting and completing some required forms such as starting your life insurance, pay information, and the BMT Visitor Access Letter. We also double check that your paperwork is all in order, contract is correct, and help answer any questions you might have. Then schedule your 15 day and final appointment. Make sure you have been staying within height and weight requirements while in the DEP!

15 Days out, we will make sure that all your travel arrangements are completed, take another look over the paperwork for any last minute items, and ensure that you are still qualified.

Departing for BMT

The day before your ship day, we will make a final appointment to inspect what you are taking, ensure you have all your paperwork in hand, and one last check for qualifications. One last once over of the material you should know going into BMT (What's your reporting statement?)

You will then go down to the hotel, and spend the night there again. The same rules apply as when you went in Step 3. The next morning, you will return to MEPS for a Medical Inspect. Don't worry, it's not the same as the all intensive medical exam.

After medical clears you go see the liaison to sign your contract. This is that point where you are in, for real. You will go take the Oath of Enlistment, and then get on a shuttle to go to Seattle-Tacoma International Airport, where you get on a plane to go to San Antonio, Texas to begin your military career!

Helpful Links

BMT Graduation - https://www.facebook.com/USAFBMT - Air Force Official Basic Military Training Page, Graduations are live here and free.

Sandboxx.us - https://www.sandboxx.us/letters/ - Send letters to your Airmen as they go through BMT to encourage, motivate, and support!