Basic Training Advice for Ratboy - The Orange Mane

heydensmom · 05-25-2006, 07:29 PM

Our beloved Ratboy will be leaving us shortly to go to Lackland AFB Spa and Resort.

Post your words of encouragment/basic training survival guide. Let's send him off OM style!

ludo21 · 05-25-2006, 07:40 PM

Have fun with it, they play mind games.

ozomulsion · 05-25-2006, 07:45 PM

Things have changed, it's a peace of cake. You can practice by jogging and folding laundry

. Gold luck buddy.

Hogan11 · 05-25-2006, 08:32 PM

Don't forget to lock your footlocker and never hide a jelly doughnut in it.

DBroncos4life · 05-25-2006, 08:37 PM

its not survivor so you can't switch teams when ever you want.

ludo21 · 05-25-2006, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DBroncos4life

its not survivor so you can't switch teams when ever you want.

Good thing I did my own thing, or hot rod would have tried to stab me good.

PatsWin2002 · 05-25-2006, 08:46 PM

My best bud was there in July 1985 in the summer heat. Ugh.

When he came home he still couldn't do more than 3 pushups, but he could run his butt off.

He's the most UNreligious person you've ever met, but he often went to church down there because it was the only place where nobody was yelling at him. Keep it in mind.

Bronco_Beerslug · 05-25-2006, 08:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by heydensmom

Post your words of encouragment/basic training survival guide. Let's send him off OM style!

They ran us into the ground (tore up ankle ligaments so I had to go an extra two and a half weeks). Got us up every day at 04:30, sh*t and shave, did PT for 60 minutes, rain or shine, ran to the mess hall had 15 minutes to get our food, eat, police up and get back to the barracks for inspection.

30 more minutes of PT, run 4 miles to the rifle ranges for the days training, field lunch, 15 minutes to eat, police up and fall into formation. Finish the days training, run back to the base, 15 minutes to get our food, eat, police up and get back to the barracks. 30 minutes of our time before 90 minutes of classroom instruction. Shower, sh*t and in bunk by 2100.

Drill sergeants all looked like the guy below. If any of them cop an attitude towards you, you're ****ed. Had a lot of guys falling out during runs and PT that just couldn't make it.

Weren't allowed off base for 6 and a half weeks. Only one weekend pass the whole 8 weeks.

Just hope that you don't get sent to the south Texas during the middle of the summer.

watermock · 05-25-2006, 08:49 PM

Make sure you put your toe in the hot tub in front of the Sarge to make sure the water is acceptable and to your liking. If not, call management.

BleedingOrange · 05-25-2006, 08:54 PM

Read the 213 things skippy can no longer do in the military and then try to avoid most of them. http://www.skippyslist.com/skippylist.html

Hogan11 · 05-25-2006, 08:56 PM

When you get off the bus...follow John Candy's lead in Stripes...go up to the first CO you see and say "Hey Eisnenhower, where's the mess hall?"

Cito Pelon · 05-25-2006, 09:13 PM

Don't ask, don't tell.

Ratboy · 05-25-2006, 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ozomulsion

Things have changed, it's a peace of cake. You can practice by jogging and folding laundry

. Gold luck buddy.

Air Force rolls their clothes now.

Thanks though

Ratboy · 05-25-2006, 09:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Hogan11

Don't forget to lock your footlocker and never hide a jelly doughnut in it.

I've read about this, something about yelling "Key Check!" and slapping your chest. I'm sure i'll find out about it shortly.

scorpio · 05-25-2006, 10:11 PM

This is my rifle, this is my gun.

TheManeMan · 05-25-2006, 10:17 PM

This is for fighting...this is for fun...

Kick some ass and take some names dude...Good luck to you and keep us updated...

Orange_Beard · 05-25-2006, 10:20 PM

Do Not shave your head before you go. Let them do it.

v2micca · 05-25-2006, 11:01 PM

Best of luck to you man. Basic for Air Force isn't too bad. And just from my experience out here at Camp Victory, its seems like the Air Force tends to get the higher percentage of hot chicks signing up than the other branches. So you should have some good scenery. I've included a translation guide for you to help you when interacting with the other branches of the military.

MILITARY LANGUAGE CONVERSION CHART

NAVY / USMC
ARMY
AIR FORCE

Head
Latrine
Powder Room

Rack
Bunk
Single with ruffle and duvet

Mess Deck / Chow Hall
Mess Hall / Mess Tent
Dining Facility or 'The Cafe'

"Cookie", stew burner
Mess Cook
Contract Chef

Coffee / Mud
Cup of Joe
Vanilla Skim Latte'

Bug Juice
Kool-Aid
Shirley Temple

Utilities / Digitals
BDUs / ACUs
Casual Wear

Seaman / Private
Private
Bobby / Jimmy

Chief / Gunny
Sergeant
Bob / Jim

Captain / Skipper
Colonel
Robert / James

Captain's Mast
Article 15
Time Out

Berthing / Barracks
Barracks
Apartment

Skivvies / U-Trau
Underwear
Undies

Thrown in the Brig
Put in Confinement
Grounded

Zoom Bag
Flight Suit
Business Casual

Cover / Head Gear
Beret
Optional

Ship's Store / NEX
PX (PX Trailer)
AAFES Shopping Mall

TAD
TDY
PCS with family

Cruise / Afloat
Deploy
Huh?

Ground Grabbers
Athletic Shoes
Flip-Flops

Die for your Country
Die for your Battle Buddy
Die for Air Conditioning

Shipmate / Marine
Battle Buddy
Don't Ask, Don't Tell or Honey

Terminate / Kill
Take Out
Back on Base for Happy Hour

Boon Dockers
Jump Boots
Birkenstocks

Low Quarters
Low Quarters
Patent Leather Pumps

SEAL
SF/Ranger
Librarian

Shore Patrol / MPs
MPs
SF

Oouh-Rah!
Hoo-ah!
Hip-Hip hurray!

MRE
MRE
Happy Meal To Go

Salute
Salute
Wave

Obstacle Course
Confidence Course
Class 6 Parking Lot

Grinder / Drill Field
Parade Field
What?

Ge-Dunk
Snack Bar
Chuck E. Cheese

PT Test
APFT
"No conversion available"

Dept. of the Navy
DoD
DoD Lite

Midshipman
Cadet
Debutant

Hard-Core
Strak
"Way Too Serious"

Best of luck buddy.

Cool Breeze · 05-25-2006, 11:02 PM

A tatoo with Air Force on it will be looked upon kindly. Be sure to show it to your drill.

Cool Breeze · 05-25-2006, 11:03 PM

Get your MOS in writing. Before you go.

SteveTensi13 · 05-25-2006, 11:45 PM

I wonder if the DI's still wear taps on the bottom of thier boots? That sound used to annoy and scare the hell out of me, "Something wicked this way comes".

BroncoMatt · 05-26-2006, 05:00 AM

PUT IT DOWN! PICK IT UP!
PUT IT DOWN! PICK IT UP!
PUT IT DOWN! PICK IT UP!

these words mean nothing to you know, by next week you will never forget them

heydensmom · 05-26-2006, 05:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by v2micca

Best of luck to you man. Basic for Air Force isn't too bad. And just from my experience out here at Camp Victory, its seems like the Air Force tends to get the higher percentage of hot chicks signing up than the other branches. So you should have some good scenery. I've included a translation guide for you to help you when interacting with the other branches of the military.

This is true. I was at then Falcon AFB, lived on Peterson AFB, and loads of Army guys from Ft Carson would come eat on our dinning hall, and they said it was because of the food, but we knew it was for the scenery!

watermock · 05-26-2006, 05:57 AM

Just pray you don't get Gunny. He cracks me up splattering melons.

Broncoman13 · 05-26-2006, 06:43 AM

Ratboy, I'm glad you're going into the Air Force instead of any other branch. The Marines, Army, and Navy all make fun of the Air Force, but it is more jealousy than anything. Certainly nothing to be ashamed of b/c generally you have to be smarter to get into the Air Force in the first place.

Do's:
Cut your hair before you go. Not shaved, but cut so that you don't have a bip old mop. It will only draw attention to you and the TI's loving watching the big hairs. Drawing attention to yourself is not a key to success!

Volunteer for stuff. People will always tell you not to volunteer for anything. That's BS. You just have to know what to and what not to volunteer for! Obstacle Course Clean-up was a day off! Laundry Duty is the way to go for daily duties! If not Laundry Duty then something like Rack Aligner or something. Just avoid the latrine duties which is where all of the people that DON'T volunteer for something end up!

For whatever reason don't smile. My TI used to always give me **** for smiling. I guess I'm just good natured, but when I graduated my TI was still yelling, Damn you *******, you're still freaking smiling!

Keep your **** together. You're there for one reason and one reason only. Don't be concerned with what's going on in the world outside of Lackland. All of your buddies back home, the OM, and anything else you can think of will all be there when you finish your 7 weeks. In other words, just concentrate on your duties there in San Antone. Keep your wall locker tight. Keep your pockets empty. Keep up with your money list. And go to church. Like somebody mentioned earlier, its one of the few times that you won't get messed with at all. That and church is actually kind of fun at basic.

Good luck little man, I hope you make the best of your experience. Don't be afraid to step up to the plate. Too many people want to go through life and just be an average joe. Don't barely get by, give Uncle Sam your all and he'll take care of you forever!!!

GOOD LUCK!

05-25-2006, 07:29 PM	#1
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05-25-2006, 07:40 PM	#2
ludo21 RIP Darrent Williams Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Glendale, AZ Posts: 17,973 Adopt-a-Bronco: Paul Ernster	Have fun with it, they play mind games.

05-25-2006, 07:45 PM	#3
ozomulsion Ring of Famer Join Date: Apr 2004 Posts: 3,597 Adopt-a-Bronco: The ladies man.	Things have changed, it's a peace of cake. You can practice by jogging and folding laundry . Gold luck buddy.

05-25-2006, 08:32 PM	#4
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	Don't forget to lock your footlocker and never hide a jelly doughnut in it.

05-25-2006, 08:37 PM	#5
DBroncos4life Hey pic Mod!?!?! FU Why yes, that is Bacon Bacon. Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: The wrong side of right. Posts: 26,928 Adopt-a-Bronco: Julius "Fluff"	its not survivor so you can't switch teams when ever you want.

05-25-2006, 08:46 PM	#7
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	My best bud was there in July 1985 in the summer heat. Ugh. When he came home he still couldn't do more than 3 pushups, but he could run his butt off. He's the most UNreligious person you've ever met, but he often went to church down there because it was the only place where nobody was yelling at him. Keep it in mind.

05-25-2006, 08:49 PM	#9
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Make sure you put your toe in the hot tub in front of the Sarge to make sure the water is acceptable and to your liking. If not, call management.

05-25-2006, 08:54 PM	#10
BleedingOrange Pro Bowler Come back with your shield or on it Join Date: Jun 2001 Posts: 688	Read the 213 things skippy can no longer do in the military and then try to avoid most of them. http://www.skippyslist.com/skippylist.html

05-25-2006, 08:56 PM	#11
Hogan11 Rock-N-Roll Historian Let's take these SOB's out!!!!!! Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: W.NY.B.C. Posts: 21,300 Adopt-a-Bronco: Floyd Little	When you get off the bus...follow John Candy's lead in Stripes...go up to the first CO you see and say "Hey Eisnenhower, where's the mess hall?"

05-25-2006, 09:13 PM	#12
Cito Pelon Attack at all times . . . Happy dog at the Divide Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: AFC West Championshipville Posts: 15,273 Adopt-a-Bronco: Elvis	Don't ask, don't tell.

05-25-2006, 10:11 PM	#15
scorpio Cubicle Pimp Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 3,499	This is my rifle, this is my gun.

05-25-2006, 10:17 PM	#16
TheManeMan Ring of Famer DPOY Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Sherman Oaks, CA Posts: 5,659	This is for fighting...this is for fun... Kick some ass and take some names dude...Good luck to you and keep us updated...

05-25-2006, 10:20 PM	#17
Orange_Beard Over Jay Cutler Todd Snider Rules! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Leucadia, CA Posts: 7,836 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tony Scheffler	Do Not shave your head before you go. Let them do it.

05-25-2006, 11:01 PM	#18
v2micca Pro Bowler Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 691	Best of luck to you man. Basic for Air Force isn't too bad. And just from my experience out here at Camp Victory, its seems like the Air Force tends to get the higher percentage of hot chicks signing up than the other branches. So you should have some good scenery. I've included a translation guide for you to help you when interacting with the other branches of the military. MILITARY LANGUAGE CONVERSION CHART NAVY / USMC ARMY AIR FORCE Head Latrine Powder Room Rack Bunk Single with ruffle and duvet Mess Deck / Chow Hall Mess Hall / Mess Tent Dining Facility or 'The Cafe' "Cookie", stew burner Mess Cook Contract Chef Coffee / Mud Cup of Joe Vanilla Skim Latte' Bug Juice Kool-Aid Shirley Temple Utilities / Digitals BDUs / ACUs Casual Wear Seaman / Private Private Bobby / Jimmy Chief / Gunny Sergeant Bob / Jim Captain / Skipper Colonel Robert / James Captain's Mast Article 15 Time Out Berthing / Barracks Barracks Apartment Skivvies / U-Trau Underwear Undies Thrown in the Brig Put in Confinement Grounded Zoom Bag Flight Suit Business Casual Cover / Head Gear Beret Optional Ship's Store / NEX PX (PX Trailer) AAFES Shopping Mall TAD TDY PCS with family Cruise / Afloat Deploy Huh? Ground Grabbers Athletic Shoes Flip-Flops Die for your Country Die for your Battle Buddy Die for Air Conditioning Shipmate / Marine Battle Buddy Don't Ask, Don't Tell or Honey Terminate / Kill Take Out Back on Base for Happy Hour Boon Dockers Jump Boots Birkenstocks Low Quarters Low Quarters Patent Leather Pumps SEAL SF/Ranger Librarian Shore Patrol / MPs MPs SF Oouh-Rah! Hoo-ah! Hip-Hip hurray! MRE MRE Happy Meal To Go Salute Salute Wave Obstacle Course Confidence Course Class 6 Parking Lot Grinder / Drill Field Parade Field What? Ge-Dunk Snack Bar Chuck E. Cheese PT Test APFT "No conversion available" Dept. of the Navy DoD DoD Lite Midshipman Cadet Debutant Hard-Core Strak "Way Too Serious" Best of luck buddy.

05-25-2006, 11:02 PM	#19
Cool Breeze Ring of Famer Broncos Rock! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south of town Posts: 1,221	A tatoo with Air Force on it will be looked upon kindly. Be sure to show it to your drill.

05-25-2006, 11:03 PM	#20
Cool Breeze Ring of Famer Broncos Rock! Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: south of town Posts: 1,221	Get your MOS in writing. Before you go.

05-25-2006, 11:45 PM	#21
SteveTensi13 GIVE ME SOME MORE ORANGE OLD SCHOOL BRONCO Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Helmand province, Afghanistan Posts: 1,830 Adopt-a-Bronco: Brandon Stokley	I wonder if the DI's still wear taps on the bottom of thier boots? That sound used to annoy and scare the hell out of me, "Something wicked this way comes".

05-26-2006, 05:00 AM	#22
BroncoMatt The Blizzard Man Check My Style Out Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: California Posts: 1,559	PUT IT DOWN! PICK IT UP! PUT IT DOWN! PICK IT UP! PUT IT DOWN! PICK IT UP! these words mean nothing to you know, by next week you will never forget them

05-26-2006, 05:57 AM	#24
watermock "Hoodie Jr" "Hug me!" Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Hot Springs, Ouachitah Posts: 77,090	Just pray you don't get Gunny. He cracks me up splattering melons.

05-26-2006, 06:43 AM	#25
Broncoman13 Broncoholic JT #80 Join Date: May 2001 Location: Colorado Posts: 16,962 Adopt-a-Bronco: Orange Julius	Ratboy, I'm glad you're going into the Air Force instead of any other branch. The Marines, Army, and Navy all make fun of the Air Force, but it is more jealousy than anything. Certainly nothing to be ashamed of b/c generally you have to be smarter to get into the Air Force in the first place. Do's: Cut your hair before you go. Not shaved, but cut so that you don't have a bip old mop. It will only draw attention to you and the TI's loving watching the big hairs. Drawing attention to yourself is not a key to success! Volunteer for stuff. People will always tell you not to volunteer for anything. That's BS. You just have to know what to and what not to volunteer for! Obstacle Course Clean-up was a day off! Laundry Duty is the way to go for daily duties! If not Laundry Duty then something like Rack Aligner or something. Just avoid the latrine duties which is where all of the people that DON'T volunteer for something end up! For whatever reason don't smile. My TI used to always give me ** for smiling. I guess I'm just good natured, but when I graduated my TI was still yelling, Damn you ***, you're still freaking smiling! Keep your ** together. You're there for one reason and one reason only. Don't be concerned with what's going on in the world outside of Lackland. All of your buddies back home, the OM, and anything else you can think of will all be there when you finish your 7 weeks. In other words, just concentrate on your duties there in San Antone. Keep your wall locker tight. Keep your pockets empty. Keep up with your money list. And go to church. Like somebody mentioned earlier, its one of the few times that you won't get messed with at all. That and church is actually kind of fun at basic. Good luck little man, I hope you make the best of your experience. Don't be afraid to step up to the plate. Too many people want to go through life and just be an average joe. Don't barely get by, give Uncle Sam your all and he'll take care of you forever!!! GOOD LUCK!