737 TRG/CC Welcome Briefing

This is the official welcome briefing from the 737th Training Group Commander. It's short, but it sets the tone for the rest of training. The themes mirror what your MTI has already told you: wingman, professionalism, feedback, chain of command, and the path toward becoming a Warrior Airman.

The 737 TRG is the unit that runs all Air Force BMT at Lackland. Everything that happens during your eight weeks here ultimately rolls up to this commander.

Welcome to the Air Force

You're starting your Air Force career with world-class training from your Military Training Instructor (MTI) and the broader BMT leadership team. Their number-one priority is your safety and well-being as they prepare you for your role as an Airman.

Wingman

Being a good wingman is fundamental to being an Airman. You'll quickly learn how to communicate, help, and support your fellow wingman.

The rules:

• You will always be, or always have, a designated wingman with you during BMT.
• Your wingman must be within your view at all times.
• Your wingman must be of the same sex.
• If anyone tries to separate you from your designated wingman, report it immediately to your MTI, the Charge of Quarters (CQ) MTI, or squadron leadership.

Beyond your designated wingman, all Airmen are wingmen to each other. The job is to serve and fight together as one team.

Professionalism

All Airmen — you and your MTI — are expected to be professional at all times.

• No social, personal, intimate, or sexual relationships with MTIs are allowed in BMT or in Technical Training.
• Your MTI should not contact you through social media (Facebook, Twitter, texts, email) while you're in student status.
• Never be alone with a member of the opposite sex — trainee or permanent party. That includes:
  • Being in an opposite-sex dormitory without an MTI present
  • Being alone in the dormitory
  • Closed-door office counseling
  • Being in a motor vehicle with an MTI

Professionalism and integrity also mean treating everyone with respect and dignity — including fellow trainees — even when your MTI isn't watching. That's a clear sign of your readiness to be an Airman.

Feedback

The TRG is committed to giving you excellent training, but they need your help to keep improving. Use productive feedback when you have input or questions.

Channels to use:

• Your chain of command.
• The Feedback Form.
• The end-of-course survey.
• Feedback boxes located throughout the squadron, in the chapel, and in the Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training Dining Facility.

Use them freely.

Chain of Command

A reminder of how the chain works:

• Student Leaders (SLs) are not in the chain of command. Report problems directly to your MTI — not your SL.
• The chain runs MTI → MTI's supervisor → squadron commander.
• The squadron first sergeant and superintendent are also available to assist you.

Counsel

Outside the chain of command, two resources are available when you need help:

• Chaplains — guidance and confidential counsel.
• Sexual Assault Response Coordinators (SARC) — for issues requiring help outside the chain of command. The SARC has a 24/7 confidential hotline:

210-808-7272

Use the hotline if you need it. You will not be punished for reporting.

Warrior Airman

You've taken the first step on the journey toward becoming a Warrior Airman. Make use of all the training BMT offers to complete that journey.

"Train Like Your Life Depends On It."

The values and principles you learn here are time-honored and have served generations of Airmen who've protected this Nation's freedom.