The Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) is approximately 8.5 weeks long and is structured into a specific timeline with various training segments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
This duration is designed to transition recruits from civilians into Airmen, focusing on physical conditioning, military discipline, Air Force core values, basic warfare principles, and skills.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
However, specific durations and structures for training programs, including BMT, can be subject to change based on the needs of the Air Force and evolving training objectives<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are the Air Force Basic Military Training (BMT) activities organized into tables for each week:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Week 0: In-Processing<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 1: Fall In<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 2: The Big Blue<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 3: Warrior Ethos<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 4: The BMT Obstacle Course<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 5: BEAST Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 6: Tactical Deployment<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 7: Tech & Career<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Week 8: Graduation Week<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\nActivity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Arrival and orientation<\/td><\/tr> Clothing and equipment issue<\/td><\/tr> Haircuts and photographs<\/td><\/tr> Medical and dental appointments<\/td><\/tr> Completion of paperwork<\/td><\/tr> Introduction to the UCMJ<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Basic drill and ceremonies<\/td><\/tr> Reporting and saluting procedures<\/td><\/tr> Career guidance and educational benefits<\/td><\/tr> Initial fitness assessment<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Air Force history and organization<\/td><\/tr> NBC defense training<\/td><\/tr> Drill and ceremony practice<\/td><\/tr> Physical conditioning<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Drill and ceremony evaluation<\/td><\/tr> Fitness and nutrition education<\/td><\/tr> Weaponry classes and qualification<\/td><\/tr> First aid and self-aid buddy care<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Obstacle course<\/td><\/tr> Team building exercises<\/td><\/tr> More in-depth weapons training<\/td><\/tr> Base liberty (limited on-base privileges)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Field training exercise<\/td><\/tr> Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM)<\/td><\/tr> Convoy operations<\/td><\/tr> Defensive fighting positions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Computer-based training on the Air Force Portal<\/td><\/tr> Written tests on knowledge gained<\/td><\/tr> Further career counseling<\/td><\/tr> Preparation for final PT test<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n Activity<\/th><\/tr><\/thead> Airmanship and core values classes<\/td><\/tr> Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training (BEAST)<\/td><\/tr> Leadership and followership skills<\/td><\/tr> Final PT test<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n