Air Force Boot Camp Training

Joining the Army, Navy or the Air Force is a major decision of an individual's life. Your life has one goal - protecting the freedom, maintaining peace and serving your country with honor. Military service serves as a path to education, honor and self-realization for many young Americans. It is not an easy task, as it requires intense physical labor, self-discipline and long working hours. One is committed not only to protect the citizens at home, but also abroad. One has to stay away from friends and family for long periods of time.

The Air Force came into existence as a sub-division of the U.S. Army. It was declared an official combatant unit in 1920. The Air Force was recognized as a military branch after the World War II in 1947. The Air Force operates with a three-part vision, which includes global vigilance, reach and power. The U.S Air Force is over 352,000 troops strong, it focuses on air, space and cyberspace superiority.

There are a few basic requirements before joining the Air Force. The candidate should be between 18-27 years old. With parental consent, 17 years old person can also apply.

A candidate with high school equivalent, high school diploma is preferred. Exceptions are made for the candidate with GEDs with limited opportunities. It is not possible to consider a candidate without a diploma or any accepted alternative credentials. Therefore, it is important to stay in school for a career in the Air Force.

On the physical front, the candidate should have a good physical health, appropriate weight and pass the physical screening prior to the entry. The physical requirements vary for different branches.

A citizen of U.S or Permanent Resident Aliens (Green Card holders) are eligible for military service in the U.S.

You may have to wait at least for 12 months before you actually depart for the training. You can always start training yourself at home during the time. This training will help you get ready for the strenuous physical activity at the Boot Camp.

The Boot Camp, also called Basic Military Training, is the preparation ground where you are physically, mentally, and emotionally trained. Each Service has its own training program. The curriculum is based on the specialized role in military.

The U.S Air Force changed its curriculum of Boot Camp in November 2005. The training is grueling and will wear you out. It does not 'break' the new recruits, instead it makes them more confident, strong and efficient.

The Boot Camp will make you ready to follow orders and learn to work in teams. The Air Force will pack you to San Antonio, Texas. From there, you will be transported to Lackland Air Force Base to receive Boot Camp training.

You will be a part of a group called Training Flight. The Military Instructor (MI) will assist you to the dormitory and help you get settled. The first few weeks at the camp will be a nightmare. The thought that 'I am capable of doing anything' will soon begin to fade. There will be yelling and orders flying past you every second. Do not give up. This is the road to a better, brighter and honorable future.

You will attend approximately 40 hours of classroom training. This training will help you learn all the fractions of Air Force life. The score you earn on the academic test, will help in your selection to become an Honor Graduate.

You will stand out among your peers, friends and family back home, when you Graduate from Air Force Boot Camp. This is the key, the secret, the path to a glorious career with the greatest military team in the world. If you feel the sky's the limit for your dreams, then join the Air Force. Its not only gives you a rewarding pay check, but many other perks.

The mission of the United States Air Force is to fly, fight and win.... in air, space and cyberspace. If this mission matches you dream, you will agree with Uncle Sam when he says - "I want you for the U.S. Army"