United States Air Force Academy – Basic Cadet Training

Students arrives at the United States Air Force Academy (also known as USAFA or the Air Force Academy) for in-processing and to begin basic training. They proceed to Jacks Valley for half their time in basic training. Physical endurance and mental toughness are tested while out in field conditions. The basic cadets will be in training over the summer and ready to be accepted in the cadet wing prior to the fall semester. Upon graduation from the Academy, a cadet will graduate with a bachelor of science degree and be commissioned as a second lieutenant in the United States Air Force.

The USAFA admission process is extremely competitive, with nominations divided equally among Congressional districts. Recent incoming classes have had about 1,200 cadets; historically just under 1,000 of those will graduate. Tuition along with room and board are all paid for by the Air Force. Cadets receive a monthly stipend, but incur a commitment to serve a number of years of military service after graduation.

Video includes day 1, in-processing, intramural sports, military instruction and training.

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Credits: Kevin Conroy, Thomas Paul
Additional Editing: AiirSource

[iXRelaxxlemao]

0:09
*says nothing*
"look at me when I'm talking to you"

[MrGA]

To the people that are trashing on these kids, in all fairness, they actually graduated from high school.

[davidblake]

Air Force: Hardest branch to get into; easiest basic training
Marine Corps: Who cares what you have you’re in; hardest basic training

[johnyeager]

These guys graduated today, 4 years later.

[travisprince]

To all those giving the cadets crap, I'm pretty sure this wasn't required to get into your college.

[gugabrasa]

All military academies are pretty similar. I graduated in black needles military academy (Brazilian Army), in 2001. I know how hard is to be under pressure during 5 long years of formation. My deep respect to all the cadets of the world!!!

[grimreaperpyrotechnics]

People laugh now but when they see a jet or Apache bombing something they get all hype and say “Merica”

[averysimer]

As a junior in highschool, I am considering applying to USAFA. I’m excited

[XlarallUntang]

I believe I could do this except for the t-shirt folding, bed making, and cleaning lol

[nickblanck]

At my college welcome day we had slip'n slides, inflatable slide, hotdogs, and bubbles

AirForce Academy.: Tug of war, Log running, Tent pitching, hanging over water by rope

[willzavala]

In all honesty this looks pretty fun. Airforce is badass.

[jodawgg]

People talk shit on the air force yet the other branches rely on them to provide air support and to get them out of situations they can’t get out of themselves. The air force may be the easiest going during their boot camps but they are one of the most important branches because of the support they provide.

[pingchan]

These are the smartest kids in the nation. They are the one will fly our multimillion-dollar fighter jet and our latest weapon systems.

[chatisthisreal.]

Can’t wait to join the Air Force after I graduate high school this year!

[Parahdoks]

This is not enlisted training. I think people are misunderstanding this for the Air Force's enlisted basic training, which is still now pretty soft, in light of some few events.

Becoming a student/cadet/whatever in the Air Force Academy is actually a very competitive and tough task. It is among one of the most prestigious schools in America, and is the Alma Mater of many of the pilots in the US Air Force. It is by no means an easy school.

[uncleheavysizzle]

wow, look at all of those young kids determined and proud to serve their country. hell yeah

[AVLife]

“I, state your full name...”

Me : “I, state your full name”

[AS-qyhk]

7:13 the inspectors just like "wtf is up with your voice" lol

[dfgtdfh]

It'd be tough going there as prior service... getting yelled at by a 20 year old with three ribbons on their chest... 😂

[cartergladden]

This is much better than entering to basic training right after high school because it gives you much more experience and sets you up to become an officer, not just any regular Airman.