In air force basic training, do you learn hand-to-hand combat. and how good is the training.?

Answer 1

Nope, the training is for the job you have been assigned to. It isn't really coined hand to hand, but more over as mixed martial arts. The emphasis for that is for the army and the marines where combat arms jobs are much more prominent.

Answer 2

The hand to hand combat training for basic inductees is pretty minimal. That goes double for the Air Force. No criticism there, it simply isn't necessary considering the mission an airman is likely to encounter. In the Army, it was basic strikes to the various body parts, and some general Judo type throws. Some parry and blocks. In advanced and special operations jobs you'll get more in depth hand to hand combat instruction. In Ranger and Pathfinder schools the hand to hand instruction WAS more specific for the type of fighting you'd expect between 2 combat soldiers. Bayonets and rifles as the primary close quarters weapons. Honestly, hand to hand is pretty limited because it's RARE. Modern warfare employs equipment and weaponry designed to kill from a distance. Getting through all that's not something you're likely to encounter. I studied Karate (kenpo) for years before enlisting, and nothing I learned in the service was as intensive as that. If you're interested in THAT, I'd suggest you take martial arts lessons. It's fun, and you're guaranteed to learn more of practical value in day to day life. Military teaches you what you'll NEED to know, but it's unlikely you'll get into a bayonet fight at the club. lol

Answer 3

no hand to hand. But much emphasis on boot shining or "painting" as they would say in the AF

Answer 4

Not unless you plan to do pararescue or security forces

Answer 5

Yes.

Answer 6

30 years ago they just taught us how to march and fold clothes.