US Air Force Military Training Instructor Male poster art. United States Air Force Basic Military Training (also known as BMT or boot camp) is an eight-and-a-half-week rigorous program of physical and mental training required in order for an individual to become an Airman in the United States Air Force, United States Air Force Reserve, or Air National Guard. It is carried out at Lackland Air Force Base in San Antonio, Texas. Military Training Instructors or “MTIs” are the instructors that are responsible for most of the training that takes place in BMT. They accompany trainees throughout the training process, instructing and correcting them in everything from correct procedures for firing a weapon to the correct way to speak to a superior. They are known for their campaign covers typically called “Smokey the Bear” or “Smokey” hats. Unlike the other services, USAF Training Instructor hats are a dark blue, instead of the well known brown. Thank you to all our Air Force Active Duty, AF Reserve, Air National Guard and Veteran Airman who serve or have served our great country! See the Female version of this artwork HERE. (Sold Separately)
