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Introduction
Welcome to Basic Military Training located in Lackland AFB, TX.
Below are highlights of training activities which occur each week.
Week 0 - Orientation:
In Processing Haircuts Learn reporting statement Flight assignment Clothing and equipment issue one Dorm and drill basics Individual duty assignment Fitness and nutrition
Week 1 - Fall In:
Reporting and saluting Medical and dental appointments Educational benefits briefing (MGIB) ID Card issue Entry control procedures Career guidance Individual drill Flight drill Dorm preparation Code of conduct and core values Law of armed conflict Chain of command Air Force rank insignia Weapons issue Weapons parts identification Human relations and cultural sensitivity
Week 2 - Basic War Skills:
Weapon handling and maintenance TEMPER (Tent Extensible Modular Personnel) tents Integrated base defense Cover and concealment Tactical movement Firing positions FPCON (Fire Protection Conditions) Defense fighting positions SALUTE (Size/Activities/Location/Unit ID/ Time/Equipment) Reporting Challenge procedure
Week 3 - Combat Lifesaving:
SABC (Self Aid/Buddy Care) under fire Bleeding control Bandages and dressings Combat application tourniquet Blood clotting agents Splint fractures Internal bleeding Burn treatments Shock management Airway management CPR Spinal injury
Week 4 - Countering the Threat:
CBRNE/chamber training Anti-terrorism Security programs BMT obstacle course Tactical course Weapons evaluation (breakdown and assembly)
Week 5 - Ready to Fight:
Introduction to the code of conduct CATM (Combat Arms Training and Maintenance) Mental preparation for combat Pugil stick application Basic leadership Basic situational awareness AEF (Air Expeditionary Force) prep Pre-deployment prep Public Relations Written Test 1
Week 6 - The Beast:
SERE (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape) Mobility processing line Post-operation critiques
Week 7 - Airmanship:
Air Force history Enlisted heritage Joint warfare Combat stress recovery Sexual assault prevention and reporting Suicide awareness and prevention Financial management Sexually transmitted diseases Ethics Evaluation of drill, reporting and courtesies PRT (Physical Readiness Training) evaluation Written Test 2
Week 8 - Graduation:
Final Written Test Airmanship and core values Formal retreat Haircuts Technical School briefing Commander's departure briefing Town pass briefing Orders pick-up Graduation parade Airman's coin ceremony