Air Force BMT and DTF Master Study Guide

Maximum Bracelet Width

Bracelets may be no more than $\frac{1}{2}\text{ inch}$ wide.

Armed Forces Member Identity

Every member of the Armed Forces is a warrior.

R.E.S.P.E.C.T.

The acronym for the guide on combatting discrimination and sexual harassment in the Air Force.

D-Day

The most critical day during WWII when the United States invaded Hitler’s fortress in Europe.

Flight

The organization that usually consists of sections or elements that fall under a squadron.

Coconut Oil

An unhealthy fat that should not be included in a diet.

Palm Oil

An unhealthy fat that should not be included in a diet.

Fitness Program Goal

To motivate members to participate in a year-round physical conditioning program.

Year-Round Physical Conditioning Program

The specific conditioning regimen that the Air Force fitness program aims to motivate members to participate in.

Saluting Etiquette (Enlisted Member)

When saluting an officer, the enlisted member always salutes first.

Social Support

Support created during calm periods that enables individuals to do better in times of stress by turning to those around them.

Emotional Support

Support established during calm periods that helps individuals cope better during times of stress.

Calm Periods

The times during which individuals should create social and emotional support in order to do better during times of stress.

Military Department

The entity consisting of the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, and in wartime, the Coast Guard.

Coast Guard (Wartime Role)

The branch that forms part of the Military Department specifically during wartime.

Airman’s Creed (Purpose)

The creed that an Airman should know and live by to keep the warrior ethos as their central focus.

Warrior Ethos Central Focus

Maintained by knowing and living by the Airman’s Creed.

Gig Line

The alignment of the button front edge of the shirt or blouse, the outside of the belt buckle, and the edge of the fly.

Gig Line Element: Shirt Edge

The button front edge of the shirt or blouse that must align with the belt buckle and fly.

Gig Line Element: Belt Buckle

The outside of the belt buckle that aligns between the shirt edge and the fly edge.

Gig Line Element: Fly

The edge of the fly that aligns with the outside of the belt buckle and the button front edge of the shirt or blouse.

Female Earring Materials

Authorized materials consisting of gold, silver, diamond, or pearl.

Female Earring Size Limit

Earrings worn by females must be $\le 6\text{ mm}$ in size.

Squadron

A level of command above a flight and below a group.

Squadron (Relative Hierarchy)

Positioned hierarchically directly below a group and above a flight.

Stealth Technology (1980s)

The newest technology unveiled by the US in the 1980s that made aircraft virtually invisible to radar.

Stealth Aircraft Capabilities

Able to fly anywhere, anytime, in any weather condition, and strike the enemy without being detected.

Hourly Hydration Rate

You should drink $\frac{1}{2}\text{ to }\frac{3}{4}\text{ canteen}$ every hour.

Daily Hydration Limit

Do not exceed $10\text{--}12\text{ canteens}$ of water in one day.

Equal Opportunity (EO)

The principle that all individuals have the chance to reach the job they want, participate in activities, and benefit from programs as long as they are qualified.

Integrity

To do what is right even when no one is watching.

Reveille (Outdoor Action)

Upon the first note when outdoors and in uniform, face the flag (if visible) or the music and assume the position of Attention.

Retreat (Outdoor Action)

Upon the first note when outdoors and in uniform, face the flag (if visible) or the music and assume the position of Attention.

Male Chevron Size on ABU Shirt

Males must wear $3\frac{1}{2}\text{ inch}$ chevrons on the ABU shirt.

Good Leader Prerequisite

You must be a good follower to be a good leader.

Zero Tolerance Policy

The Air Force policy regarding unlawful discrimination or sexual harassment against Air Force personnel and their family members on or off base.

National Security Act of 1947

Legislation that took effect on 26 July 1947 and created the Air Force as an independent service on September 18, 1947.

National Security Act Effective Date

26 July 1947.

Air Force Birthday

September 18, 1947, when it was created as an independent service of the US military.

Air Force Song Outdoor Etiquette

When outdoors in uniform or civilian clothes, stand at the position of Attention from the first note to the last note.

Sister Service Song Outdoor Etiquette

When outdoors in uniform or civilian clothes, stand at the position of Attention from the first note to the last note of any sister service's song.

AFI 36-2903

Air Force Instruction titled 'Dress and Personal Appearance of Air Force Personnel', directing grooming, appearance, and the proper wear of uniforms and insignias.

AFI 36-2903 Scope

Directs grooming and appearance and the proper wear of uniforms and insignias.

Fitness Composite Score Components

A composite score based on Aerobic, Body Composition, and Muscular Strength (Muscular Fitness) to determine overall health.

Service Uniform Components

Consists of a long-sleeved or short-sleeved shirt, trousers, slacks/skirt, belt, footwear, and headwear.

Air Force Mission

To fly, fight, and win, in air, space, and cyberspace.

Grains (Nutritional Trait)

Food category stated in the transcript as not providing energy.

M-16 Sustained Firing Rate

$12\text{--}15\text{ rounds per minute}$.

M-16 Automatic Firing Rate

$45\text{ rounds per minute}$.

M-16 Semi-Automatic Firing Rate

$90\text{ rounds per minute}$.

M-16 Maximum Range

$3600\text{ meters}$.

M-16 Point Target Range

$550\text{ meters}$.

M-16 Area Range Target

$800\text{ meters}$.

Maximum Rings Allowed

No more than $3\text{ rings}$ may be worn at one time.

Silver Braid on Flight Cap

Only officers wear a flight cap with a silver braid along the edge.

Warrior Skills

Skills essential in surviving in a combat environment that an Airman must master to meet mission objectives.

Disrespectful Actions

Actions that breakdown trust and create friction within your team.

Monounsaturated Fats

One of the two types of healthy (good) fats.

Polyunsaturated Fats

One of the two types of healthy (good) fats.

Male Hair Bulk Limit

Hair cannot exceed $2\frac{1}{2}\text{ inches}$ in bulk.

Verbal Greet

A courtesy extended when your arms are full and you are unable to salute.

Left-Hand Carrying Preference

Always try to keep items in your left hand, if possible, so you can salute with your right.

Secretary of War

The civilian head of the Department of War.

Hands in Pockets Rule

Air Force members will not walk or talk with their hands in their pockets of any uniform combination, other than to insert or remove items.

Excessive Tattoos

Any tattoo or brand that exceeds $75\%$ or $\frac{3}{4}$ of the exposed body part.

Walking with a Senior

When accompanying or joining an individual senior in rank to you, take the position to the senior's right.

Enlisted Group Saluting (No Leader)

If outdoors in an enlisted group and no one is in charge, the first person to see the officer calls the group to Attention and all members salute.

Female Hair Bulk Limit (Page 3)

Hair will not exceed $2\text{ inches}$ in bulk according to Page 3 Item 43.

Female Hair Bulk Limit (Page 8 Summary)

Female hair bulk must be $\le 4\text{ inches}$ according to Section 14 summary.

Uniform Alteration Rule

Standards will not be altered to improve the fit and change the intended appearance.

Disaster Warning Signal

A $3\text{--}5\text{ minute}$ wavering tone heard in the event of an emergency notification.

Officer Classifications

Company grade officers, Field grade officers, and General officers.

Early Aircraft Development Pace

It was not rapid; it took many years.

Warm-Up Benefit: Respiration & Heart

Elevates the heart and respiratory rates.

Warm-Up Benefit: Muscle Oxygenation

Increases body temperature by improving oxygen supply to muscles.

Warm-Up Benefit: Blood Sugar & Adrenaline

Stimulates the blood sugar and adrenaline.

Fingernail Length Maximum

Fingernails will be no longer than $\frac{1}{4}\text{ inch}$.

Unauthorized Nail Polish Color

Black color nail polish is not authorized.

Flight Cap Alignment

Worn slightly to the wearer’s right with a vertical line in line with the center of the forehead and nose.

TAPS

The customary bugle call played to signal the end of the duty day and lights out; no actions are required when played.

TAPS Required Action

There are no actions required when TAPS is played.

Three Tiers of Enlisted Ranks

Junior Airman, NCOs, and Senior NCOs.

Authorized Female Hairstyles

Wigs, extensions, cornrows, and scrunchies are all allowed.

Wingman

Someone an Airman trusts with their life; a $24/7$ responsibility that applies both on and off duty.

Army Air Force in WWII Condition

The gigantic Army Air Force was stretched thin during WWII.

MT Honor Grad Ribbon

Awarded to those who excel in all areas of basic military training.

MT Honor Grad Core Ratings

Requires satisfactory core ratings on drill, reporting, and weapons.

MT Honor Grad EOC Score Threshold

A cumulative $90\%$ or above on the EOC test.

MT Honor Grad Fitness Score Threshold

Maintain a minimum fitness composite score of $90\%$ or higher for the physical fitness evaluation.

Recruit Living Area Evaluation

Living area performance is evaluated solely upon a demerits/points basis.

AFPAM 10-100

Airman’s Manual, Air Force Pamphlet 10-100, a pocket-sized quick reference guide compiling existing war skills, techniques, and procedures.

AFPAM 10-100 Applicability

Applies to Air Force Active Duty, Air Force Reserve, Air National Guard, emergency essential civilians, and contract personnel.

Core Value 1

Integrity First.

Core Value 2

Service Before Self.

Core Value 3

Excellence in All We Do.

Air Force Core Values

1. Integrity First, 2. Service Before Self, 3. Excellence in All We Do.

Airman's Creed Stanza 1

I am an American Airman. I am a Warrior. I have answered my Nation’s call.

Airman's Creed Stanza 2

I am an American Airman. My mission is to Fly, Fight, and Win. I am faithful to a Proud Heritage, A Tradition of Honor, And a Legacy of Valor.

Airman's Creed Stanza 3

I am an American Airman. Guardian of Freedom and Justice, My Nation’s Sword and Shield, Its Sentry and Avenger. I defend my Country with my Life.

Airman's Creed Stanza 4

I am an American Airman. Wingman, Leader, Warrior. I will never leave an Airman behind, I will never falter, And I will not fail.