The wingman policy establishes policy for the pairing of BMT trainees into teams to teach teamwork, develop a sense of responsibility, and accountability for fellow Airmen.
The policy improves safety, health, and wellness during BMT, and reduces the likelihood and opportunity for sexual harassment, misconduct and suicidal gestures/attempts.
Being a good wingman means taking care of fellow Airmen-and taking action when signs of trouble are observed, especially in situations where Airmen appear as if they are about to make a poor decision, are in despair or show signs of hurting themselves or others.
Wingman Team
Wingmen teams may include but are not limited to: multiple trainees attending worship services, processing appointments, trainees without family members attending ceremonial events, escorting a trainee, or monitoring trainees on bed-rest.
Anytime a trainee leaves the dormitory, they will have a wingman/team. Trainees will NEVER be alone with an MTI or BMT staff member, and will NEVER be alone without a wingman of the same gender.
Trainees will ensure a wingman is always in view. The only exceptions are during appointments with medical provider, IDMT, first sergeant, chaplain, SARC/Victim’s Advocate, sensitive skills/security clearance interviews, 5K/Airman’s run drop-outs and, career counseling sessions, and while using restroom facilities (exception of dormitory latrines).
Anytime a trainee is separated from their wingman/team they have a duty to report the incident to their MTI, CQ or supervisory personnel. Personnel notified of a separated wingman must inform squadron leadership.
If required, the squadron will run the “Missing Trainee” checklist to locate the trainee.
While in transit, trainees will either be in flight formation or transit in groups of at least two trainees of the same gender. MTIs are responsible for ensuring all trainees have a wingman.
Injured trainees who are not participating in regular flight activities with his/her flight are not to be alone at any time and may not be alone with any MTI without a wingman present.
This includes when a trainee must stay in the dormitory. With the approval of the Squadron Commander or a designative representative, trainees in some circumstances may ride in a POV with a wingman.
The wingman policy does not cover all training situations, however the intent is for each trainee to have a wingman and never be alone. MTIs, student leaders, and trainees are expected to exercise sound judgment and common sense to ensure compliance with the wingman policy.
USAF Wingman Online
The Wingman Online is for the Total force, a web-based tool for Airmen, family members, and friends. The website offers quick access to resources and information pertaining to Comprehensive Airman Fitness (CAF) and Resilience skills development.
It includes ideas and tools to help increase/develop physical, social, spiritual, and/or mental domains in individuals, and should also be shared with others/Wingmen.
Wingman Online is available at http://www.wingmanonline.org.