Daily Air Force Basic Military Training Schedule

It takes several weeks of long days to create an Airman. In fact, the Mission and Vision Statements of the Air Force Basic Military Training Command are the following:

MISSION:  Transform civilians into motivated, disciplined warrior Airmen with the foundation to serve in the world's greatest Air Force.

VISION:  Develop the next generation of Airmen who embody absolute professionalism.

To achieve these goals of AFBMT, the recruits undergo eight and a half weeks of training located in San Antonio, Texas.

Each week is scheduled, beginning with week zero.

The following is a break down of each week as well as the daily timeline to achieve these training goals:

Zero

Processing Week
Haircuts, Clothing Issue, Flight and Duty Assignments, and Dorm and Drill Basics are all handled during the "first week" of Basic Military Training.

Your first clothing and equipment will include items for starting training, including combat boots, running shoes, leather gloves, a duffel bag, wool and cotton socks, two towels, a pair of sweatpants, two PC T-shirts, a sweatshirt, and other essentials.

One
The Real Training Begins

Challenging the recruit both mentally and physically, the newly formed flight will continue processing (medical/dental). The flight will learn how to report and salute, entry control procedures, fitness and nutrition, ID card Issue, drill, weapon issue and parts identification, as well as human relations and cultural sensitivity.

Two

Air Force History
Topics include career counseling, warrior role, weapon handling and maintenance, Air Force History, suicide awareness and prevention, comprehensive Airman’s fitness, basic leadership and character, basic situational awareness, and cyber awareness.  Drill and physical conditioning progress.

Three

Mental Preparation
Training continues and deepens with mental preparation for combat, Law of armed conflict, Air Force combatives, Anti-terrorism / Force Protection, dress and appearance (service dress uniform), and interview sessions with senior personnel.  The process of creating Airmen is well underway.

You receive your and accessories, including U.S. insignia, white T-shirts, long sleeve blue shirts, short sleeve blue shirts, blue pants, a service coat, an all-weather coat, a lightweight jacket, two ties, a flight cap, belt and buckle, and low-quarter shoes

Four

Training for Combat
Recruits start to learn defensive fighting techniques like tactical movement, cover, and concealment, as well as lifesaving skills (advanced first aid).  Preparing for combat is the goal of training, so you will know what to do when under enemy fire.  Teaching recruits what you need to know to save your life and those of your fellow Airmen.

Five

BEAST Week
Regarded as the toughest week of BMT. Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training (BEAST), Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM), combatives and pugil stick application, and Field Training Exercises (FTX) top off this highly stressful and physical week.

Six
Testing Week 

Physical Training (PT) evaluation and written test/evaluation of drill top off this week.  Also covered is combat stress recovery, computer base training/Air Force Portal familiarization, career progression and Air Force quality of life, financial management, and more useful training for your career that is well underway.

Seven

Graduation Week
Friends and family can attend the formal recognition ceremony of you entering the ranks of the United States Air Force. 

Eight

Airmen's Week
This is the final step before the new Airmen advance to their assigned technical training.

As listed above, the weeks are different and progress logically throughout AFBMT. However, the daily schedule is fairly typical just with different training segments featured each week. 

A Typical Day in AFBMT

The days will vary in what you learn, but the timeline will generally be the same each day.

 Your day will generally follow this schedule:

Civilian Clothing, Military Uniforms, and Equipment

You will only wear civilian clothing for a couple of days during Week Zero. When you are issued your clothing and equipment, you are responsible for maintaining the proper appearance during basic. You will mark your clothing and equipment with your stenciled name so you can identify it.