Zero Week: Orientation
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Zero Week:
– In processing
– Haircuts
– Learn reporting statement
– Flight assignment
– Clothing and equipment issue
– Dorm and drill basics
– Individual duty assignment
– Entry control procedures
WEEK 1
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week One:
– Reporting and saluting
– Medical and dental appointments (shots and xrays) Get ready for the shot in the butt.
– Fitness and nutrition
– Educational benefits briefing (MGIB/Post 9/11)
– ID card issue
– Individual drill
– Flight drill
– Dorm preparation
– Warrior role
– Law of armed conflict
– Chain of command
– Air Force rank insignia
– Weapon issue
– Weapon parts identification
– Human relations and cultural sensitivity
WEEK 2
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
– Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week Two:
– Career guidance (big waste of time)
– Weapon handling and maintenance
– Integrated defense
– Cover and concealment
– Tactical movement
– Firing positions
– FPCON (Force Protection Conditions)
– Defensive fighting positions
– SALUTE (Size/Activities/Location/Unit ID/Time/Equipment) reporting
– Challenge procedures
WEEK 3
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week Three:
– SABC (Self Aid/Buddy Care) under fire
– Bleeding control
– Bandages and dressings
– Combat application tourniquet
– Blood clotting agents
– Splint fractures
– Internal bleeding
– Burn treatments
– Shock management
– Airway management
– Spinal injury
– Interview sessions
WEEK 4
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week Four:
– CBRNE/chamber training
– Anti-terrorism/Force protection level I
– Security programs
– Obstacle course
– Weapons evaluation (breakdown and assembly)
– Second clothing issue
– Dress and appearance (service uniform)
WEEK 5
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week Five:
– Introduction to the Code of Conduct
– TEMPER (Tent Extensible Modular Personal) tents
– CPR
– CATM (Combat Arms Training and Maintenance)
– Mental preparation for combat
– Pugil stick application
– Basic leadership
– Basic situational awareness
– AEF (Air Expeditionary Force) prep
– Public relations
– Joint warfare
WEEK 6
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week Six:
– SERE (Survival Evasion Resistance Escape)
– Deployment briefing
– Basic Expeditionary Airman Skills Training (BEAST)
WEEK 7
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week Seven:
– Air Force history
– Combat stress recovery
– Sexual assault prevention and reporting
– Suicide awareness and prevention
– Financial management
– Sexually transmitted diseases
– Ethics
– Evaluation of drill, reporting and courtesies
– PT (Physical Training) evaluation
– Written test
WEEK 8
THIS WEEK’S SCHEDULE
Here are some of the activities and requirements for Week Eight:
– Airmanship and core values
– Formal retreat/Airman’s coin ceremony
– Haircuts
– Technical school briefing
– Commanders departure briefing
– Town pass briefing
– Graduation
