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When will I know my posting after BMT?
You will receive your posting order about a week after BMT. This will be your first and last posting order if you serve as an enlistee (a.k.a “men” – REC-CPL ranks).
Where do you go after BMT?
Typically, Air Force active-duty and reservists go to tech school immediately after basic training. The active-duty and reservist are paid by the federal government, so their goal is to ensure airmen are “mission compliant” as quickly as possible.
Do you get paid while in BMT?
Do You Get Paid for Basic Training? Yes. You’ll be glad to hear you’re at least getting paid to struggle through challenges that will shape you into a soldier. During the in-processing of Week Zero, the Army will establish your military pay records and scale.
Do airmen come home after basic?
The Air Force doesn’t grant leave, or real vacation time, following Air Force Basic Military Training. On the Monday following graduation, you’ll process out of basic training and proceed directly to your technical school.
Is there a break after BMT?
Depending on your PES status (how fit/injured you are), your BMT may vary from 1 week to 2619 weeks. You will not get to book out during the first two weekends. After that, you can book out on public holidays and weekends except for that one week where you have field camp and SIT test.
When do enlistment letters arrive?
You will be notified of your enlistment date and time as well as your assigned unit through an Enlistment Notice about two months before your enlistment. The Enlistment Notice will also be accompanied by a letter from your assigned unit with administrative instructions, reporting location and contact numbers.
Will BMT trainees still participate in BEAST week?
A8: Yes, trainees will still participate in BEAST (Basic Expeditionary Airmen Skills Training) week. Our training objectives were modified to ensure we mitigate any health and safety risk to our trainees Q9: Is leadership going to allow BMT trainees to call home to update their families? If so, how frequently?
What time does Air Force BMT graduation start?
Air Force Basic Military Training Graduation Activities and Guest Information BMT graduations are scheduled every Thursday at 9 a.m. Central. Click on the buttons to download graduation details and COVID protocol information.
When are BMT graduations at BMT San Antonio?
BMT graduations are scheduled for every Thursday at 9 a.m. Central. Go to the Graduation Information page for details. As of May 14, 2021, Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland is currently under Health Protection Condition Bravo.
Can you take vacation after basic training in the Marines?
Leave and Vacation After Basic Training. The one exception to this rule is that you’re usually allowed to take a week or so of leave if you’re attendingjob training during the Christmas week. The Marine Corps grants ten days of leave immediately following basic training graduation, prior to reporting to the School of Infantry.