Im joining the airforce, security forces to be exact and im scaring myself. I leave for basic in august. HELP!

Question

I leave for basic in august and im only 17. I signed for 6 years and im thinking about backing out before its too late. The main thing im worried about is Basic Training. And im scared im not gonna like my job. Im going to miss my family and friends. If any one has been in the airforce (mainly security forces) could you please contact me.. Im scared im making a mistake..please help me..with info good or bad.. thank you guys.

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Answer 1

This rigorous, twelve-week program is designed to challenge you both mentally and physically. During Basic Officer Training you'll develop the skills and confidence you need to lead the men and women of the United States Air Force. You'll learn exactly what you're made of and how committed you are to becoming the best.
Typical schedule:
5:20-6:20 am: Begin the day with physical conditioning: calisthenics, stretching, and running.
6:30-7:15 am: Breakfast
7:15-11 am: Hone your skills in Drill practice, firing range, parade practice, or learn the value of teamwork on the LRC (leadership reaction course).
11am - 12 noon: Lunch
12-5:30 pm: Broaden your horizons. Classes include Writing Strategies, Principles of War, USAF History: WWII, Leadership & Management Case Studies, and more.
5:30-6:30 pm: Dinner
After dinner: Prepare for the coming day. Clean your uniform, attend flight meetings, or study.

Answer 2

I can understand why you would be scared, pretty much everyone you meet on your way to basic is scared in one way or another. Being 17 I bet this is your first time away from home and family. Just remember, basic training won't kill you. The best advice I received before Basic was that it is all just a head game. Remember, they can't touch you, and from what a I hear from my buddy that is a T.I. there, they really have calmed down on the yelling since I went through. It's really not that hard, actually really easy when looking back. As long as you stay strong mentally. As for being in Security Forces... I love it, I take pride in Being SF. It is tough at first, long hours in the most extreme hots and colds, dealing with people that don't respect your authority... and really it doesn't get any better, however you meet great people, travel to great places, and really do help keep the air base running. Definitely think about your decisions over the next few months and do some research, this is a life changing decision that will effect you for 6 years. Whatever you decide, I wish you luck and if you do someday become a Security Forces Member hopefully you like it and take pride in the best career field in the Air Force.

Answer 3

You have nothing to be afraid of. The worst you have to look forward to is Air Force Basic Training and while it is not the walk in the park all good soldiers make fun of, it is not difficult. Your Drill Instructors will get you through it. You then go on to study whatever job you chose and this is the first time you will be treated much like how you will be treated for the rest of your time in the service. You will have fewer restrictions placed on you and you will be able to relax a little. Do your job and listen to your superiors and you won't have any problems. After that you will arrive at your unit and learn that other than the uniforms it is just like any job. You might deploy to one of the war zones and you might not. If you do, it is becoming safer all the time and you will be in very little danger. This isn't to sugar coat military service. There are dangers but you make smart decisions and you'll do well. Good luck and welcome to the service!

Answer 4

Oh sweetie, basic is a breeze. And in the Air Force it is only 6 weeks. I went to MC boot camp and that was 12 weeks. I was a VERY prissy cheerleader in High School and everyone thought I wouldn't survive boot camp but I did. Go in knowing that it is a process and don't take anything personally. Just do what they say and you will be okay! Yes, you will miss your friends and family and the first couple weeks for me were the worst. After that we were done doing most of the administration stuff and we got busy, not as much sitting around. As far as not liking your job, I hope you do, I would see about getting a four year contract. I personally loved my job but hated the people I had to work for, however, again four years go by so fast. I survived it. I learned alot and wouldn't trade that experience for the world. Everyone has cold feet but you need to decide soon. Before you take the oath! Below is a link to surviving AF Basic and what you can expect.

Answer 5

The hardest part of basic training in San Antonio in August is the heat...but thats it. Just remember these three rules and you will do fine.

1 Do just as you are told.
2 Pay attention to everything.
3 Never volunteer.....Never.

The instructors cannot and will not touch you.. even if they act as if they are going to tear your head off and stuff rocks down your neck. Only mind games.

Start your physical conditioning now, pushups, situps, leg lifts, and running. The better shape you are in when you start basic training, the easier basic will be.

Now, as for the USAF life, it is great. Tech school will be difficult only if you make it difficult. If you will pay attention, take good notes, and complete your assignments on time you will have no problems.

If you want specific answers to specific questions email me at [e-mail].

Have a great day

Answer 6

USAF basic isnt anything to be scared about, start on a physical fitness program now if you havent already thats the toughest part. The rest is mind games, learning to be detailed oriented and following basic instructions. (folding a teashirt into a perfect square. etc... Security Forces Tech School is a little tougher, since you are going in the Summer Time its going to be hot, be prepared. San Antonio River front is going to be your haven while in tech school. (Its a blast) I enjoyed Security Forces, (8 yrs) there are are lot of other Cushier positions in the AF you might want to check out, the downsides of SF, NO HOLIDAYS, NO SNOW DAYS, bad weather WORKING... LOOOOONG hours...

Answer 7

Basic will go bye so quick, but tech school will be much harder than basic and much longer, you do not want to do security forces for 6 years at the most 4 years. If I were you I would look into something else. know matter what dont sign up for more than 4 years for any job, if you like it you can always re-up

Answer 8

Basic training will be a piece of cake. After all, it is Air Force, not really military. Army or Marine basic, that might scare you.

Air Froce basic will be like going away to a private college for a few months. You live in a dorm, take "gym" class, take some courses, and learn to keep your clothes and other gear clean and neat.

Answer 9

It can be a difficult transition for some, but, you will make aome of the best friends you'll ever have in your life, and you will all be striving as a team to complete common goals. Don't back out, your going to gain skills and learn things about yourself you never could doing anything else, and last but not least, serving this great nation!

Answer 10

I volunteered for hazardous duty after six months of service in the US Army so it was a surprize finding myself being stationed next to Basic Training for airmen at Lackland AFB.
Last week using Google Maps I went back and stared hard
at the facilities. I found the familiar buildings off Tinker St.

I shared enlisted quarters with soldiers, marines, and airmen assigned to special training. We had weekend leave and I enjoyed my freedom in downdown San Antonio. Uh-huh.
Entering and departing led me past the 'boots'. I envied the
hard surfaced surroundings remembering my own muddy
marching in cold wet Washington and hot humid Georgia.
Their uniforms had more starch than dirt, I thought, and base staff assured me that USAF had the best beds of all military branches. My bed felt too comfy. All base personnel were obliged to shake their footwear and anything else laid on
floors each morning due to the night crawling scorpions.

I had to return a lot of salutes from new recruits who saw an
Army Private and thought the uniforn denoted an Officer. It
made me smile. Women passed frequently as men did in
training formations, their songs were the same, and so were
tired faces as sunshine slowly melted surrounding asphalt.
USAF recruits had three kinds of movement. The running in-
place where everyone moved feet but not bodies, their basic fast jog in step with one another, and the flat out speed run individuals employed to go from assignment to assignment.

Walking, if it was practiced, was never seen. The food was better than my previous bases so I was obliged to jog frequently to compensate. I noticed the marines ran as well but airmen we trained with thought of us as slightly crazy.
None of the people I trained with was assigned to the war in progress. I initially was assigned to San Francisco but as a
married man I trained with had his wife there we exchanged
travel orders with cadre permission. That was how I entered
the Everglades National Park on hazardous duties.