I-Day cautions - Page 2

USAFA10s · 06-07-2009, 01:44 PM

it's not about "manning up". If you are small, there is a GOOD chance you will get a significant injury, possibly bad enough for a turnback. Don't decide to do it because you think you'll look weak if you don't

eagle36 · 06-08-2009, 10:25 AM

but it is really fun!

Bluemer · 06-19-2009, 02:20 AM

Regarding Push Ball (once referred to as "murder ball"), I saw a girl pull some guy's shorts down and run off. It was hilarious.
And one of my friend's unbreakable BCGs broke during push ball. It was incredible.

But this next part is very important if you, like me, are not the average cadet (male, 5'8, 180lbs). I don't care what anybody tells you; it is totally worth it to show up to I-day early. Learn from my lesson, none of the uniforms that came in my size (small) were available anymore. I had shirts that went to my knees and shorts that went to my ankles. It was embarrassing. Show up early! Claim your uniform!

iceman09 · 06-19-2009, 10:12 AM

Bluemer, I presume you were issued new uniforms once they were available? If so, how long did that take?

hornetguy · 06-19-2009, 10:55 AM

BLUEMER! You haven't been on here in a LONG time my friend!

packermatt7 · 06-19-2009, 10:57 AM

Wait, so what was the measurement form for then?

DMAC09 · 06-19-2009, 12:08 PM

Yeah, I figured they'd have the right size uniforms for everyone since we had to get measurements taken. Wellllp, in that case, I'll probably show up close to the beginning time...probably not too too early though, becase I don't want THAT much extra attention.

airforce16 · 06-19-2009, 05:45 PM

extra attention is for the first and last person, he's right when he says get there early...

as cool as it would be, the AF does not tailor our ABU shirts, or PT shorts... Small, Medium, Large...etc.

are the footprints done yet?

Bluemer · 06-20-2009, 12:29 AM

sorry iceman, the uniforms you get during basic are the ones you'll have FOREVER.
not really, but for the majority of your cadet career unless you want to "pay" for new ones. If I remember correctly, those measurements are for your blues pants and parade dress, which you get issued later in the game anyways. But I'm talking about your workout clothes, abus, and bathrobe. If you are taller than 5'5-ish, I wouldn't worry. I am 5'1 so I looked more than ridiculous in my size larges.

I was on the last bus by the way :-D

Evader 53 · 06-20-2009, 09:32 AM

Do you take the PFT and AFT in the first 2 weeks out at the Academy?

I know you take them both at the end of BCT..

USAFA10s · 06-20-2009, 06:02 PM

yes, you take both within the first few days

DMAC09 · 06-20-2009, 06:04 PM

From what it looked like on the "schedule" for last year's Beast, they did the PFT right before Jack's and then the AFT and PFT on consecutive days towards the end of BCT.

Speaking of the "schedule", does anyone know if they're going to post one for this year before we head out? Will it be the same basic things?

funnyesq · 06-20-2009, 06:35 PM

Schedule: 04:30a.m. wake up call
04:30a.m.-22:00 Training

Schedule above = every day for 6 weeks.

pssgiraffe08 · 06-20-2009, 07:17 PM

The above is correct for all days except for maybe Sunday, where you either get up later and don't do PT, or just don't do PT. But other than that, you don't get a schedule because it's the element of surprise- even if you knew when the AFT and PFT were, you still have a ton of impromptu things and breifings that are dependent upon squadron and flight.
Plus, don't worry about it- your cadre will get you to where you need to be.

DMAC09 · 06-20-2009, 07:48 PM

Eh, I figured as much. I just didn't know if they actually gave us a schedule or what, since the date from last year's says it was released June 20th.