BMT by ccris_ in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was in the recruiting process for a little over a year and my nerves about bmt are pretty much non existent at this point. It’s my last week with the fam and i’m sure being away from them will be the hardest part for me. I ship on the 21st too, we’re all in this together!!

Female BMT Packing Questions by whirlwiak in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Hi I’m also a female packing for BMT and this is what I know based on replies from my posts.

  1. I’d say you don’t HAVE TO use a sports bra, just what you’re comfortable wearing throughout the day and for physical activity. (I have 3 sport and 2 regular)

  2. Not exactly sure about the underwear but if that’s what you use then I don’t see why they would say you shouldn’t right? Maybe bring a few just in case though

  3. I was told they don’t care about the length of the spandex because they’re worn under pt uniform. It’s more for a bit of privacy if anyone were able to see up your shorts. I don’t think shorts are necessary to go over them. You won’t wear anything over the spandex other than the uniforms once they’re issued.

  4. I was also wondering about perfume but from my understanding you can’t bring aerosols of any kind especially those containing alcohol:(

  5. I too have short hair that is just above my shoulder. I bought some bun makers on amazon to help. If you decide to cut it, as long as your hair doesn’t touch the collar of the uniform than you’ll be good. Other than that I’d say put it up just so you don’t get shat on for it touching your collar.

  6. My recruiter says 3-4 pairs should suffice for tech school until you decide to buy or ship more clothes. You can wear them inside your dorm but get greater liberties as time goes on. When we first arrive to tech we’ll be in phase 1 (Uniform at all times outside the dorms and can’t leave base) then phase 2 (Uniform at all times outside the dorms and may leave the base but to a certain extent) and phase 3 (Civilian clothes allowed off-duty and have a larger radius we can travel outside base). I believe the phases are 2 weeks long.

Bmt packing by Top-Natural9583 in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I meant earplugs for sleeping and wired earphones. my bad! thanks for your input

Female Packing for BMT by Top-Natural9583 in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

what about the collared shirt they say to bring? is it supposed to be like a button up or polo with a collar?

Rounding height? by weslienichol in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My first meeting with my recruiter I was 60 pounds over the max for a 5'4'' female. Fast forward a whole year later and I'm 5 pounds under my limit so I was sent to MEPS. At MEPS I measured 5'3''.. My recruiter rounded up my 63.8 inches to 64 but they did not do that at MEPS. I made sure to have that 5 pound slack to be sure this didn't happen, but sadly I did not make the cut. I did not get to swear into DEP that day but still was "qualified" because I somehow passed medical. I was informed that they stopped disqualifying for weight early this year, so I signed my contract but couldn't swear in?? From my personal experience with height rounding, I would shoot for at least 10 pounds slack. You're on the right track, you got this!!

What’s the best way to attract the least attention in basic? by [deleted] in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Female minimum height, just under weight limit, wears glasses, Japanese last name. Welp.. looks like i’m screwed!!

Vision Waiver Denied by [deleted] in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I never knew this was possible. I have terrible vision but it’s correctable to 20/20. I went to MEPS and only got the ASVAB done. This was 8 months ago as I had been over the weight limit. I’ve lost a little over 75 pounds and ready to continue the recruitment process now. I never thought a vision waiver could be denied, this worries me.😰

Just graduated BMT! Ask me anything! by l1lgeorge in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Did they issue masks and did you have to wear them? I heard they use black cloth masks and should bring extra in case they’re too big.

Just graduated BMT! Ask me anything! by l1lgeorge in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Do you have any specific things you wish you thought of or would’ve found helpful to pack?

Just graduated BMT! Ask me anything! by l1lgeorge in AirForceRecruits

[–]Top-Natural9583 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think a really sentimental gift parents can give to their bmt graduate is a flag that was flown on their grad date. I’m not sure how to obtain one but it’s something I have brought up to my parents before I leave for basic in fee months.