page_title: United States Air Force Basic Military Training
section_title: Training schedule
hierarchical_section_title: United States Air Force Basic Military Training / Training schedule
caption_attribution_description: English: Four military training instructors, ranging in rank from Senior Airman to Technical Sergeant, keep a close eye on a formation of new recruits at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Military training instructors now conduct an extended basic training program that runs eight-and-a-half weeks, two weeks longer than the previous program. (From left to right: TSgt Eaton, SrA Miller, SSgt Viel, SSgt Thomas)
context_page_description: United States Air Force Basic Military Training is an eight-week program of physical and combat training required in order for an individual to become an enlisted Airman in the United States Air Force or member of the United States Space Force. It is located at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas.
context_section_description: Basic Military Training is an eight-and-a-half-week cycle of training which begins with the receiving phase (also known as zero week) and ending with graduation.
caption: MTIs keep a close watch on new recruits
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