BMT is divided by weeks of training. There are 8.5 weeks of training (WOT) in BMT. Throughout the 8.5 WOT, you will be evaluated in three key areas.
Weekly Core Value Rating (CVR)
Based on behavior, performance, and other aspects of your ability to adapt to military life in accordance with the AF Core Values. You will receive either an “S” for a satisfactory rating or a “U” for an unsatisfactory rating each week. If you receive an unsatisfactory rating, you will be counseled on the area(s) of deficiency.
Training Objectives
- First and Second Issue Recruit Living Area (RLA)
- Principles of First Aid and Foundational Expeditionary Skills Training (FEST)
- Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training (BEAST); Chemical, Biological, Radiological, and Nuclear (CBRN) training; and Combat Arms Training and Maintenance (CATM) live-fire
- Individual Drill Movements, Reporting Procedures, Rank Recognition, Rendering Courtesies, Dress and Appearance, Physical Training (PT), M16 Trainer Weapon and an End of Course (EOC) Written Test