What should I expect when my fiancee goes to air force basic training?

JJ: What should I expect when my fiancee goes to air force basic training?
My fiancee is going into the air force reserves soon. I have no idea what to expect from basic training , like if he will be different when he comes back or not. When is basic training for the air force? is it offered at different times during the year?

Answers and Views:

Answer by Maribel
lonely

Answer by jawa12
Its about six weeks, no big deal, its the easiest of all the armed forces boot camps.

Answer by the_creep
He should expect t bone dinners, and silver platter service…oh, and he may become gay. You should find yourself a real man, or friend with benefits.

Answer by allwillfall2010
Wow those were some sucky answers.

He will be changed a little, everyone changes in the military.
Dont listen to people who say Air Force is crap, they play just as much a roll as every other branch does, they’re just treated better.

You should expect to hear from him via letter.

They do go at all different times through out the year so I would have no idea when he is leaving.

You wont be that lonely, its only 6 weeks. It cant be that bad, just remember to stick by him. Hes a military man now, and your a military family, carry that title well.

Good luck to you and your fiancee.

Answer by Mastranios
Don’t sweat it. Basic is six weeks and deployments are like 3-6 months in the Chair Force.

Answer by My vote counted. Outstanding!
The training is 7 weeks. ( First week never counts…They get clothes, hair cuts, and learn the rules) You will get his address the second week so write him as soon as you can. He will only have an hour a day for himself. He gets up at 5 in the morning and it’s “Go Go Go” for 16 hours a day. ( 7 days a week) After the 7 weeks he will go to Tech school for about 8 months. ( Still strict rules day in and day out) If he’s lucky he will get a 10 day leave between Basic training and Tech school. Then after his advanced training he will go overseas for about 15 to 18 months. Yes! The first two years are not easy. ( Note: Reserves are called to active duty during war time so he most likely will be called up right away.)

Answer by soviet
You should expect your future husband to come back stronger, faster, thinner and most of all, he will be more serous about what he does. the Army, or any resurve turns men into clean, proficient men.

Answer by Karl
Lookie here! I was stationed at Lackland AFB after I completed 12 weeks in marine Corps boot camp in 1984. I went there for my military police school. Let me tell you my observations!
1. He will be around female trainees at all times, so YES, there will be time for a boot camp girlfriend for him!
2. He will be told to take a required weekend pass on base during basic training, so he will be at the different airman’s clubs where there are female civilians to dance and mingle with; unless he is on the phone with you! I used to drink up at the “Skylark Lounge” Airmans Club.
3. Before he graduates he gets weekend liberty in town (San Antonio) so he can rest the stress! Again~ civilian girls looking for a husband and a free ticket to the PX! that applies to #2, also!
4. He can make phone calls, go to the movies, shop till he drops, and croon all the girls that make his day!

5. check youtube on self made videos of camp lackland basic training!

Answer by 2A3X3 DEP until April 14th
actually basic is 9.5 weeks now. no he does not get a weekend pass and no he does not have time to talk to girls. the people that guy is talking about were in tech school. alot has changed since 1984. he will be able to call you maybe once a week if hes lucky and he will be able to write you for the most part. just write him everyday because they are allowed to read mail everyday and it sucks when your the only one not getting mail. all these other guys giving you bad answers are haters

Answer by Klitos
Hi,

I don’t quite understand your last two questions. His Air Force Recruiter should have the answers to both questions. If your fiancee hasn’t already seen his recruiter, the both of you should…and ask all 3 of your questions of him or her.

He will be different when he comes back, because the training is designed to prepare persons for war…so you necessarily and by definition have to be different than you were as an ignorant and untrained civilian…mentally, psychologically, philosophically and physically.

It depends a lot on what kind of person you were upon entering, on, the branch of service you join and the missions it’s tasked with, the MOS or job slot/definition the trainee is selected and trained for and assigned to, the kind of unit one is assigned to and its duty mission, and the person’s reaction to and understanding of the stress and challenges that he or she will have to face and overcome.

You’re fortunate that he’s going into the Air Force and also the Reserves and its status. If he had entered the Army Airborne or the Marines, or went on into Special Operations Forces, the embedded hardening of the person into warrior mode and persona and the shock value of its concomitant, very strenuous demands and ethos can be quite significant, and a life-altering experience. Not to mention the role and impact of combat within these particular entities.

So, you’re lucky. He’ll be treated kinder, plus he’ll get better food than they serve Army or Marine personnel. Reserve training and duty is also different than being on active duty status for 3 or 4 years…and therefore less subject to being called up for combat duty and support missions.

I’m assuming that he’ll be trained at Lackland AFB in Texas, so distance may be a factor. Not to worry. That’s what we have cell phones for. However, DO NOT call him during training hours. Call him at night or on the weekend. Actually, it’s better for him to be the one initiating any phone calls…except for emergencies.

Remember, he’ll be dealing with a very busy and demanding schedule, as well as demanding challenges…and he’ll need the time and space to focus on many new things, and on how to succeed in passing them, so that he can graduate and feel proud of his newfound achievements, status and role in our society. He doesn’t need to be worried or distracted…so give him the time and space he needs, but also let him know how much you support him and his reasons for his important and relevant choice to join a unique fraternity.

Be proud for him and be sure to recognize and salute his endeavors and achievements…and enjoy the many benefits which he, or the both of you, will gain for his valuable service in our nation’s military.

If he ever gets injured in the service and returns to a completely civilian life, be sure that he registers with the Veterans Affairs medical facility nearest him, joins the Disabled American Veterans and have THEM promptly file his VA claim for him.

I hope this helps.

Also, go to www.military.com and thoroughly check out their services and departments. You can also Google U.S. air force reserve, and air force reserve association.

And remember: you can always go to the air force recruiter nearest you…and get the answers to your 3 questions.

Best wishes to the both of you.

Klitos

Answer by Mike B
He’s going to be the same guy. 🙂 Why would would Basic Training change him. It’s not that tough or life changing. If he changes, it’s a change he wanted and not one the Air Force created. Basic training is about 8 and half weeks now I believe and it starts at different times all year round. It’s likely he’ll go to Basic to concide with his Tech School that’ll he’ll go to after that. I’m assuming that reserves send there personnel to tech training just like active duty personnel. Ask him about Tech School,,,,that’ll be the big thing. If he’s going into a difficult tech school, he could be gone for months.

Take care, SMSgt B

Answer by carbs77
Just FYI, basic training is now 8.5 weeks long. He will get a phone call the weekend after he gets there. You should also be expecting a letter or post card with all his address info so you and family members and friends can write letters to him. He should be different in a good way by the time he comes back. Don’t worry he won’t be brain washed if that’s what your concern is. AF basic starts every week and there is always a graduating class every friday. It’s a constant cycle.

Answer by rvd87
Write lots of letters… he will be different when he gets back in the sense that he will feel accomplished… but most people stay generally the same with a touch more discipline. It is offered all throughout the year. If he doesnt do well they can “recycle” him which means he will have to stay longer essentially. Now the Air Force has made one more major change — the length of basic training has been expanded from 6 1/2 week to 8 1/2 weeks