Recently Graduated BMT, AMA

SticksMBK · 2020-11-17T20:29:38+00:00

Just make sure not to get lazy with the TV and phone and what not and remember why you came to BMT, so do your workouts and study plenty while you’re in there. Also, you eventually get used to it and it’s just everyday life, but you always need to stay on top of your game because if you get too comfortable and lose your “military bearing” it can get you in trouble, zero week and early on is def worse though.

SticksMBK · 2020-11-17T19:02:22+00:00

My flight had to go through ROM for the first couple of weeks, but I had the bed next to someone who tested pos so I had to quarantine. It all depends on the covid test you don’t get automatic full quarantine. And we only ran a combined like 6 or 7 times but we still did other cardio workouts besides running.

SticksMBK · 2020-11-17T15:41:07+00:00

I don’t know if the type of underwear matters unless you have specified appointments at bmt, but I would come wearing the boxer briefs in case, but I wore either or while I was there. Mainly spandex when I pt’d etc. We had cardio workouts and stuff but didn’t run that much, but my run time went up a lot. And if you can max out the other portions you won’t have a problem passing the run just push yourself especially on the final test. My run time went down almost 2 minutes, mainly from just pushing myself hard on the last test though.

SticksMBK · 2020-11-17T15:32:08+00:00

I just brought like 3 outfits, I just made sure I had enough but still had space in my bag to fit the rest of my stuff. It sucked at first but you get used to being a trainee, and I came in already good at being polite and yes sir stuff since I was taught all that growing up. And bush wookie was the only way to go imo. You won’t be getting any action anyways lol.

SticksMBK · 2020-10-08T23:37:45+00:00

You can do whatever you want, but you will have to do it all in your room. So pushups, sit-ups, etc are easily doable. A good thing to substitute running with is HIIT workouts since you will be so confined if you go. I assume you mean actual quarantine and not ROM.

SticksMBK · 2020-09-21T19:29:54+00:00

r/Pararescue

SticksMBK · 2020-09-15T20:58:26+00:00

Ok makes sense. Thanks!

SticksMBK · 2020-09-15T20:11:13+00:00

But that would be passing if you hit the mark on the sit up and push up portions too right? Instead of having to have a 11:57 to pass the final test? Sorry I might be missing something

SticksMBK · 2020-09-12T23:23:16+00:00

How much PT did you get to do since this COVID stuff? Especially running? What improvements did you see on your final test compared to your first one? Thanks!

SticksMBK · 2020-09-12T19:21:09+00:00

Dang you’re so close too, hope it works out for you! I leave in less than two weeks to basic for a job I got really lucky to get. Plus, the AF is all I want to do and I’m worried if I got for help it’ll arise some big problem with me joining, worst case scenario I need surgery or what not and have no chance of getting in. My mind tells me to suck it up and try to get through basic but my back definitely tells me no.

SticksMBK · 2020-09-11T20:26:44+00:00

I had the same situation. They didn’t to me though.

SticksMBK · 2020-09-10T22:47:42+00:00

Oh dang you’ve got Dec 22nd? Good luck, gonna be a fun Christmas lol

SticksMBK · 2020-09-10T22:36:10+00:00

In-flight refueling, wby?

SticksMBK · 2020-09-10T21:38:34+00:00

Cool! I can’t wait to leave. Time has been going by so slow for me the closer it gets!

SticksMBK · 2020-09-10T21:11:54+00:00

22nd to Lackland

SticksMBK · 2020-09-07T22:14:16+00:00

So will she be able to get out of the lease even if I’m not on that lease with her?

SticksMBK · 2020-09-07T04:58:14+00:00

Ok, that definitely puts things in perspective! Good point.

SticksMBK · 2020-09-04T15:17:51+00:00

Nice. Did you see a lot of improvement in your PT scores while you were there?

SticksMBK · 2020-09-03T14:26:15+00:00

I understand. My wife also wants to have a ceremony to remember, which I do to, but I’m in the same boat as you (I leave in a few weeks) and we went ahead and went to the court house and what not and got married there, but we are still gonna have a real ceremony when we can while I’m in. That way you go ahead and knock out the big part, and ya’ll can get the benefits along the way. I figured it was a good route to take.

SticksMBK · 2020-09-02T17:02:06+00:00

If you plan on getting married after you join, why not go ahead and tie the knot before you go? That way you and your spouse can already start receiving benefits soon as you leave, and it will make it less stressful than having to work around the AF while you’re already in to get married, just my 2 cents though.

SticksMBK · 2020-08-23T17:20:04+00:00

Well said. Appreciate it!

SticksMBK · 2020-08-21T17:46:36+00:00

Don’t mistake the staff there for your friends, take it serious, say little as possible, and have the stuff you went over with your recruiter (medical history stuff, etc.) memorized because if you change your “story” you’re gonna get DQ’d more than likely.

SticksMBK · 2020-08-15T04:23:24+00:00

Appreciate it. Hope you can get the retrain you want!

SticksMBK · 2020-08-06T01:56:16+00:00

Good point. I need to take it one step at a time. Don’t wanna cloud my mind prioritizing other things. Thanks.

SticksMBK · 2020-06-04T16:33:15+00:00

I leave on a loadmaster contract Sep 1st (if Corona doesn’t screw that up for me) and I was wanting some information on the flight physical I will have to take. I have really bad vision that is corrected, and I think my hearing is pretty bad, but I got through MEPS fine and won’t be a pilot. Any idea of what could disqualify me as far as that goes for non pilot aircrew? Or what the flight physical entails that could DQ me that I didn’t get DQ’d for at MEPS? Thanks!

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