Phase Progression
To progress from one phase to another, an airman must remain in the phase for the prescribed number of days, must pass the prescribed fitness test (except from phase I to phase II), and must be rated by their Military Training Leader (MTL) as at least "Satisfactory" using the following scale:
Unsatisfactory. The Airman does not meet the required standards of uniform wear and grooming, demonstrate an understanding of proper military customs and courtesies, participate as a follower, obey orders, or follow team leaders. The Airman does not meet the established physical readiness training (PRT) standards.
Satisfactory. The Airman meets required standards of uniform wear and grooming, demonstrates an understanding of proper military customs and courtesies, participates as a follower, obeys orders, and follows the team leader. The Airman meets the established PRT standards.
Excellent. The Airman has excellent grooming, a sharp military image and courtesies, is highly motivated and dedicated to the team mission and other members, and primarily functions as a follower, but also occasionally volunteers to fill a leadership role. The Airman exceeds the established PRT standards.
Superior. The Airman has impeccable grooming and uniform wear, pays superb attention to details, is a role model who inspires others, is an outstanding self-starter with a positive attitude, sacrifices his or her own comfort to ensure team success, and consistently shows leadership ability. The Airman far exceeds the established PRT standards.
Specific Phase Restrictions
Phase I - Phase I runs from arrival at the training site through the 28th calendar day. Airmen in Phase I are transitioning from a strictly controlled BMT environment into a structured technical training atmosphere of military discipline and academics. As such, these Airmen require close supervision and continuous reinforcement and inspection of standards. During Phase I, Airmen:
- Will remain on station.
- Will not purchase, possess, or consume alcohol.
- Will wear appropriate uniforms on and off duty, except when they are in their dormitory room.
- Will adhere to a daily curfew of 2200 (10:00 PM)to 0400 (4:00 AM). Airmen assigned to afternoon-shift training will adhere to a daily curfew of 0130 (1:30 AM) and a curfew of 2200 (10:00 PM) on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays. (Holiday hours are the same as weekend hours.) EXCEPTION: Afternoon-shift Airmen on Sheppard AFB will adhere to a daily curfew of 0230 (2:30 AM) and a curfew of 2200 (10:00 PM) on Saturday, Sunday, and holidays.
- Will eat three meals per day, Monday through Friday, in a base dining facility.
- Will not operate a PMV. They may ride in a Private Motor Vehicle (PMV), but not during duty hours or to and from school.
- Will have their rooms inspected on a weekly basis, but not on the same day every week. These inspections will be documented and kept for a minimum of 30 days. Airmen must keep their rooms in accordance with local guidelines.
- Will make their beds with issue sheets and a bedspread or blanket. Personalized bedspreads or comforters are not authorized.
- Will not hang pictures of any kind on the walls or lockers. NOTE: Pictures in a frame, no larger than 8 inches by 10 inches, may be displayed on the Airman's desktop, but must not be of a sexually explicit or degrading nature.
- May have an alarm clock or radio alarm clock on their nightstand or desk.
- May not possess or use a television or stereo in their dormitory room. They may, however, use existing televisions or stereos located in dayrooms or common areas.
