When potential military recruits consider a life in service, questions about basic training are typically among the first asked. While there are resources aplenty, particularly for Army basic training and Marine Corps boot camp, the Air Force\u2019s barrier to entry is slightly more enigmatic.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In an effort to provide transparency to would-be airmen about what they\u2019re getting into, the service is releasing an eight-episode YouTube series that follows five recruits on their journeys from civilian to service member.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe docuseries is an unprecedented look into the Air Force\u2019s only Basic Military Training at JBSA-Lackland,\u201d according to a statement from Air Force Public Affairs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The episodes will share never-before-seen footage from BMT, filmed through the eyes of their five subjects. The service\u2019s production crew chronicled these trainees\u2019 experiences beginning in their hometowns and ending at graduation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis series aims to shine a light on the reality and professionalism of basic training,\u201d Maj. Gen. Ed Thomas, the AFRS commander said. \u201cWe want future Airmen and future Guardians to know what to expect when they make decisions and prepare for this uncommon life.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Episodes will be released on Thursdays at 7 p.m. CST from Oct. 28 through Dec. 23, with the exception of Thanksgiving, and they run between 37 and 43 minutes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThis one of its kind production captures the unique experiences of 5 people looking for a change in their lives,\u201d wrote Maj. Karl Wiest, Commander of the 3d Audiovisual Squadron in an email to Military Times. \u201cSometimes they succeed, sometimes they fail, but all of them learn new things about themselves in the process.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
To watch, visit the Air Force YouTube<\/a> channel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n