Physical training (PT) in the military is aimed at producing fit Airmen for the mental and physical rigors of air, space and cyberspace duties. You should realize PT is as much a lifestyle as it is an operational necessity.
You should stay fit and healthy so you can accomplish the Air Force (AF) mission while dealing with stress and a fast- paced tempo of work and family responsibilities. The PT program at Basic Military Training (BMT) is fast paced and rigorous, but physical exercise is also an effective way to relieve mental stress.
It challenges you to do your best in achieving or exceeding AF standards through the physical execution of the Core Values: Integrity First, Service Before Self and Excellence In All We Do. As a healthy AF member, you have started building your foundation for success in accomplishing the AF mission.
BMT Fitness Standards
You should always strive for “Excellence In All We Do.” PT allows you the opportunity to prove your commitment to this core value and show your fitness as you join the ranks of the AF team. Giving your best effort on the initial appraisal will not only provide a realistic snapshot of your current overall fitness level, but will also show you how hard you will have to work to meet the graduation requirements. After
the initial appraisal, you should constantly strive to improve your score. Although your focus is to always improve, you need to seek medical attention for injuries that occur during PT, especially if pain continues for more than 48 hours. Untreated injuries could get worse and lead to more time out of training, preventing you from striving for “Excellence”.
In order to graduate BMT and become an AF Airman, you must meet or exceed the AF Fitness standard by successfully achieving a composite score >75 and meet all minimum component areas in accordance with (IAW) Air Force Instruction (AFI) 36-2905, Fitness Program.
Trainees will receive their Final PT Evaluation on all components (run, sit- ups, and push-ups) in the 6 week of training (WOT). BMT uses fitness targets, established by gender and age, to guide trainees toward meeting or exceeding the AF Fitness Assessment. Your Military Training Instructor (MTI) will brief you on initial accession standards, 3 WOT, and 6 WOT BMT Fitness Targets.
BMT Physical Fitness Targets
All trainees must understand the importance of meeting or exceeding all the BMT targets or they will not score high enough to pass the AF Fitness Assessment.
Male Fitness Targets - Age Less Than 30
Male Fitness Targets - Age 30-39
Female Fitness Targets - Age Less Than 30
Female Fitness Targets - Age 30-39
First PT Final Evaluation Failure
Trainees who fail to meet minimum Air Force requirements for each component and / or an overall score of 75 or greater will stay with their flight and must retest in all components no later than Friday of the 6 WOT.
Trainees with a 1st time failure are entered into a squadron Fitness Improvement Program for up to 5 days, unless otherwise directed by a Medical Treatment Facility. The trainee is teamed with the flight PT monitor who will ensure daily 1x3s are conducted and reported back to the MTI.
Second PT Final Evaluation Failure
Trainees who fail to meet standards for a second PT evaluation are transferred to the 737 TRSS with a recommendation from the line squadron commander for ELS or the Get-Fit Program (for 14 calendar days, unless they pass their Final PT Evaluation early, not to exceed 30 days).
Third PT Final Evaluation Failure
Trainees who pass the third evaluation will return to the 6 WOT. Trainees who fail the third evaluation will be processed for entry level separation.
Weekly PT
Weekly PT consists of aerobic (run) training program and an anaerobic (muscular fitness) training program. It also includes motivational formation runs which will be conducted IAW 737 Training Group Operating Instruction (TRGOI), 36-2905, BMT Physical Training (PT) Program and the weekly activities schedule.
Those who achieve a final fitness score of 90 or above will receive recognition and rewards for doing so. The fitness recognition levels are listed below.
BMT Fitness Recognition
Top PT Male/Female
Final Fitness Evaluation:
- Fitness composite score
- Fastest run time in BMT week group
- Waist circumference Sit-ups/push-ups
Recognition:
- Sunday town pass and certificate
- The top PT performers in BMT earn the privilege of running with the group commander at the front of the Airman’s Run formation
Top PT Flight Male/Female
Top PT Flight Male/Female
Final Fitness Evaluation:
- Overall flight fastest average run time in BMT week group
Recognition:
- Sunday town pass
Warhawk
Final Fitness Evaluation:
- AF Fitness Assessment “100”
Recognition:
- Sunday town pass and BMT fitness certificate
Thunderbolt
Final Fitness Evaluation:
- AF Fitness Assessment “90-99”
Recognition:
- BMT fitness certificate