Tips for the Boot Camp in the USAF?

Question

im planning to join the USAF and need some tips since i don't know much...currently im 15 and want to know to excerise better ....what do they make you do in bootcamp?
like how much running, push ups, sit ups and all that
i want to get ready before i join
one more thing i want to be a pilot...so i need a little information on how to become a pilot in the USAF (i want to be a pilot of fighter jets)

I can run without stopping 1.5 miles, 40 push ups, and around 200 sit ups....
Thanks!

hehe yeah since everyone saying that i need to do the ROTC program
i know about that ...thats how you become an officer i've already researched couple of universities on ROTC programs...

Answer 1

Enlisted Men DO FLY PLANES, just not fighters, do not acknowledge anyone else who says otherwise.

Even if they didn't you can still make officer rank without College &/or ROTC. All you have to do is work your way up the ladder, pass a Warrant Officer Exam, and then Apply for a Lt. Position and then you will attend more school to prepare you for an officer status.

A good routine to do 3-4 days a week is to run 1-2 miles and then on the other 3-4 days a week do a super set. A super set is where you do one sit up, then do 1 push up, then 2 sit ups, 2 push ups. Do this until you do 10 of each, then go back down to 1. This is a great, simple workout routine for both abs, and upper body strength. Your running will take care of most of your leg strength and endurance.

Boot camp involves school, and a lot of physical training. (PT for short) You will do a lot of running, maybe some bike riding, push ups, a few obstacle courses., self defense classes, fire arms training, etc, etc.

Your physical status as of right now is perfect. You will not need to improve any for Basic Training, but if you want to graduate at the top of your class you can always improve, like I mentioned.

Also, you can be taller than 6'0", as some of the Blue Angels are 6'1".

Answer 2

Becoming a Fighter pilot is not impossible, it is actually quite acheivable, you just must set yourself up for success. I am in the AFROTC program at Purdue University. To be a pilot you must be an officer which means you must have a 4-year college degree and go through a commissioning source, whether it be ROTC, OTS, the Academy or others. You don't need to be in the "99th percentile" in IQ. I got a 26 on the ACT and have a 3.3 GPA in college but I have a pilot slot. As far as physical training, you should be able to max the physical fitness test which is >62 Push-ups, >55 sit-ups and 1.5 miles in < 9:36. Start working now and you'll be fine.

Answer 3

I come from an enlisted family and I'm going to be like the second officer in my family. I'm currently in AFROTC and it's great but believe me a pilot slot is very hard to get. I'll be glad to give you the standards for the AF Physical Fitness Test for what they use at my ROTC detachment. But believe me there are other ways to get that butterbar - 2nd Lt bar. Bootscrap- meaning enlist first then get you B.A or B.S. then go through OTS, with prior enlistment you're more likely to get thoes wings. And start memorizing the 7 responses:
1. Yes, Sir (Ma'am)
2. No, Sir (Ma'am)
3. I do not know, Sir (Ma'am)
4. I do not understand, Sir (Ma'am)
5. No, excuse, Sir (Ma'am)
6. Sir (Ma'am) make I make a statement?
7. Sir (Ma'am) may I ask a question?
And the guys pft minium standards
1.5 mile run- 12:30
Push-ups- 50
Sit-Ups- 45
and to become a pilot you just need 2 check out afrotc.com

Answer 4

I went through USAF boot camp in '73. It is definitely the easiest boot camp (at least it was) of the four branches of military. AF boot camp puts a lot more emphasis on book learning than physical endurance. You sound like you're in good enough physical shape and if you did good in school you should be able to pass that too.

To be a fighter pilot you must be an officer. To be an officer you must have a collage degree. Officers go through a different boot camp than enlisted personnel.

Sounds to me like you really need to talk to an Air Force recruiter. They would be able to answer all of your questions.

Answer 5

To be a pilot, you have to be an officer. That means you have to have a college degree, and then go through Officer Candidate School, or go to the Air Force Academy. Officers don't go to the same "boot camp" as enlisted people do.

Getting into the Academy is very hard. Talk to your school career counselor if you're interested. If you have a junior ROTC program in your school, join that.

Answer 6

If you want to be a pilot, stop, dont enlist! Enlisted men do not fly planes. you have to be an officer for that, and to become an officer, you must complete an ROTC program, along with a four year college degree. I would try to enroll into the Air Force Academy. Most larger colleges have ROTC programs, just remember, only officers fly planes! Good luck bro!

Answer 7

Do You Meet the Minimums? Do You Need Any Waivers?
Check this list to determine whether or not you meet the minimum qualifications to apply for a pilot slot via OTS. These minimums are waiverable where noted, but even if ‘waiverable’ is not noted, make sure you check with a recruiter/your base education office. Waivers change frequently and there’s always a chance you may get an Exception To Policy (e.g. a waiver) for your situation. These minimums are taken from the AF Recruiting Service BOT Program Announcement (Table 1)(latest version linked on the left-hand side of this page as "OTS Application Guide - Civilian") and Air Force Recruiting Service Instruction (AFRSI) 36-2001, Recruiting Procedures for the Air Force (Chapter 3, dated 1 Apr 05).

Age: Under 29 as of the day the selection board convenes (waivers considered for pilot/navigator applicants - not ABM - with a private pilot’s license who meet all other requirements). The ‘age 29’ requirement is in place to give you enough time to meet the board, get an OTS class date, complete OTS, and enter a UPT class prior to your 30th birthday. If you are between 28½ and 29½, you will be considered 'age critical' which results in some differences in the application process (see below).

Degree: Completed degree or within at least 270 days (enlisted) or 365 days (civilian) of degree completion; your academic major does not matter (for rated applications).

Dependents: Single parents or applicants married to military with dependents require a waiver to apply; see AFRSI 36-2001, para 3.5. (Civilian applicants only)

AFOQT: Pilot Score 25; Nav Score 10; Pilot + Nav Score 50; Verbal 15; Quantitative 10 (not waiverable)

GPA: 2.5 (waiverable if combined AFOQT Verbal, Quantitative, and Academic Aptitude score exceeds 150)

PCSM: No minimum at this time. (Minimums will be reinstated once more data is gathered on the TBAS-based PCSMs).

Medical: There are a lot of medical requirements for commissioning and flying, but here are the highlights – and almost everything is waiverable:

Physicals required: All applicants (including pilot applicants) must complete a commissioning physical at MEPS (or, if active duty, at the clinic), a copy of which is submitted with the application. Any age critical applicants (over age 28 ½ as of the board date) must complete their Flying Class I physical PRIOR to submitting their application. All others will complete their Flying Class I physical after being selected for a pilot slot.

Vision: For pilot applicants, only PRK is waiverable (must be at least one year from the date of the operation). LASIK is disqualifying for pilot applicants. Distant vision must be 20/70, correctable to 20/20. Near vision must be 20/20. Pilot applicants must pass depth perception and color vision tests.

Height: Standing height 64-77 inches, sitting height 34-40 inches.

Other: There’s a host of other requirements for hearing, for vision, and other general medical requirements. But the good news is that a lot is waiverable these days. For more on the Flying Class I physical and standards, check out Attachment 7 from AFI 48-123, Medical Examinations and Standards. Also see our page on medical qualifications for pilot training!

Answer 8

If you can do all that, you are probably OK. I would work on your endurance (running) but otherwise you should breeze through just fine.

PS. Being a fighter pilot is next to impossible. You cannot be taller than 6 feet, you must have perfect vision in both eyes since birth, and your IQ needs to be in the top 99th percentile.

Answer 9

yeah you are actually over prepared bro, which isnt bad, but keep in mind, only about 10% of the air force flies, you have a better chance of flying going to the Navy or Marine Corps, and making an actual difference as well. air force guys are constantly made fun of bro, because they dont do ANYTHING, they are the weakest in the armed forces, and only spend three months in iraq most of the time. if you want respect, honor and pride in what you do, go marine corps. i promise you will not be disappointed bro. the marines are lifetakers and heartbreakers, the air force is just something else, its not a challenge and thats for sure.

Answer 10

I believe all pilots have at least a bachelors degree. ROTC might be a start in college.