Can you drink in tech school?

Students in phase one are not permitted to leave the base, must be in uniform if outside the dorm, must follow curfew rules, and may not drink alcohol at all, even if they are of legal drinking age.

Can I visit my boyfriend in tech school?

While attending Technical Training Airmen are allowed to have visitors. However, each phase of the Phase Program will dictate what the Airmen can do with the people visiting them.

Can you go off base during tech school?

You are required to stay on base your first two weeks and may not have any visitors during that period (phase one). During weeks three and four(phase two), you may leave the base with visitors but must wear your uniform at all times. During week four is when you can leave base completely without wearing your uniform.

Can you have visitors in tech school?

Enlisted Airmen also have limited visitation during Technical Training school. This intensive, hands-on experience requires Airmen to stay on base without visitors for the first two weeks.

Do you get Christmas off in tech school?

Airman will be given the opportunity to take about 10 days of leave while in tech school around Christmas (dates will be announced around Thanksgiving). They must use their saved leave (vacation) days for this AND pay for their own transportation.

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Can you have your car in tech school?

Go for it. No, as you're stuck on base during basic training. if after basic training you can take your car to tech school or your assigned base.

Can you have your phone in tech school?

Do you get your phone in Air Force tech school? The good news is that yes, the Air Force will allow you to bring your phone with your to tech school. That being said, you are only permitted to use your phone during off duty hours, and not throughout your training, and in periods where you are in your dormitory.

Can you bring your family to tech school?

Typically you'll be required to live in the dorms while at Tech School. Some longer Tech Schools allow for a waiver to move out of the dorms if your family moves to the Tech School location. But this is rare. Many times it's best to not move your family to your Tech School location.

Do Air Force officers go to tech school?

Most newly commissioned officers attend a technical school after OTS. The length of schooling depends on your specialty.

Can I bring my wife to tech school?

BMTS, & Tech school, NO. You are only there TDY. If you have a long tech school, You may have a spouse accompany you (with permission), but you'll be living off base. If you're married, when you get to your first duty station, on base housings depends on availability and your rank.

Can you leave for the weekend in tech school?

Typically, regardless of the phase, you're in, you will have time off on the weekend for down time and studying unless scheduled for duty or required to complete additional classes or dormitory obligations.... like cleaning!

Can my girlfriend live on base with me in the Air Force?

Unmarried individuals, including girlfriends or boyfriends, may not have automatic eligibility to live on base or access to on-base housing. Military housing is typically allocated based on the service member's rank, marital status, and availability of housing units.

Can you live with your wife in the Air Force?

After that, your spouse may live with you on the Air Force base to which you are assigned. Note, however, that if your spouse is also an Airman, assignment to the same base is not guaranteed.

How long is leave after tech school?

Most Airmen graduating from tech school can request to take leave prior to reporting to their first permanent duty station. The amount of leave taken is usually 10 days.

What is the shortest Air Force Tech School?

The length of Air Force tech school depends on the speciality of the Airmen, the more technical the speciality, the longer the length of schooling. The shortest speciality at Air Force tech school is in Health Services Management, training for positions in this area generally lasts around 36 days.

Can your wife live with you during tech school?

It is not recommended that your spouse join you permanently while you are in Technical Training. The squadron commander at your Technical Training school is the authority on this matter. If allowed, it would be at your own expense and with no guarantee that you will be allowed to stay with your spouse.

Do you get housing allowance in tech school?

New military members who are attending basic training or tech school only receive BAH if they have dependents. The dependent's location determines the BAH rate.

Do you get paid for tech school in the Air Force?

These are the same benefits that you'll continue to receive once technical training is over and you've officially started working in your field. You'll receive a regular paycheck while you're in technical training.

What happens if you fail basic training?

If a trainee fails to meet these standards, they are given additional opportunities, sometimes after a recycle (additional time at BMT) to give them a chance to improve. If a trainee cannot meet the physical fitness requirements after being given sufficient time to improve, they may be discharged from the Air Force.

How long is tech school?

Technical training usually runs between four and 52 weeks and varies depending on which career field you pursue in the Air Force.

How long is boot camp?

A common question may be "How long is military boot camp?" On average training can last anywhere from 8-12 weeks. While each service has different training schedules and requirements, orientation week is basically the same across all five branches. During this time, new recruits: Turn in enlistment paperwork.

What happens after tech school?

Most Airmen have these options after AirForce tech school: Go straight to active duty at their first permanent duty station. Participate in the Air Force's Recruiter Assistance Program. Take any amount of leave accrued from Air force basic training and/or Air Force tech school.

Do you have to go to tech school after basic training?

Your Air Force training is not over once you successfully complete basic training. Your next stop is tech school, where you learn the skills for your specific Air Force Specialty Code, or AFSC. An AFSC is another way of saying the job you do in the Air Force.

Do you drive yourself to boot camp?

From MEPS you will be giving plane tickets to report to what ever boot camp you are attending. There will be a bus or taxi at the airport to get you to boot camp from the airport. No one just drives to boot camp and parks. The “launch point” is MEPS.