Graduation Schedule
FEB 2015 - Due to recent changes at BMT. Be sure to refer to your specific Graduation Schedule to confirm correct times.
Graduation dates and times shown here are subject to change. Be sure to communicate with your airman for the most up to date information concerning graduation locations and times before making travel arrangements.
The Air Force basic military training program is eight weeks in duration. The first week that the trainee arrives in Basic Military Training does not count as part of their eight weeks of training. Graduation is the Friday of their last week of training. After graduation, the Airman will receive town pass on Friday, Saturday and base liberty on Sunday. And, finally, the Airman will be shipped out to a technical school on Monday. Please keep in mind that the graduation date of an Airman might change due to unforeseen circumstances such as medical condition or failure to meet certain training requirements.
Thursday: Airman's Run, Orientation Briefings, Retreat, Honor
Graduate Ceremony, and Base Liberty
Orientation Briefings (7:00am, 9:00am): Attend either of the
briefings at the Reception Center. PLEASE DO NOT SURPRISE YOUR
AIRMAN--parents have missed their Airman an entire day because their
Airman departed on pass not knowing they had visitors
Airman's Run (8:00am): Cheer the Airmen as they run by singing 'jodies'
in flight formation
Note: Each squadron wears a uniquely colored t-shirt. Please look
below for specific squadron colors.
320 TRS- Red t-shirt
321 TRS- Dark gray t-shirt
322 TRS- Gold t-shirt
323 TRS- Tan t-shirt
324 TRS- Maroon t-shirt
326 TRS- Dark blue t-shirt
331 TRS- Black t-shirt
Honor Graduate Reception (10:45am):
The Commander of Basic Military Training invites honor graduates,
most physically fit Airmen and their families to a special ceremony
in their honor at the Reception Center
Airman's Coin Ceremony (11:00am) followed immediately by Retreat -
in which we pay tribute to the flag - then Honor Graduate and Top PT
ceremony conducted in the BMT Reception Center auditorium. Meet with
your Airman immediately afterwards. Most Airmen are released
for Base Liberty immediately following the ceremonies. Some
Airmen may have limited visitation due to training requirements.
Airman, Spouse and Parent Orientation (1:00pm): This
orientation, which takes place at the BMT Reception Center
Auditorium, provides information on tech training, pay,
entitlements, benefits, and available services.
Buffet Dining Opportunities - Lunch Buffet at Gateway Club 11:00am - 3:00pm. Dinner buffet 4:00pm - 7:30pm. Everyone welcome.
End of Liberty (8:00pm): Airmen due back in their dormitory.
Your Airman's commander or military training instructor may impose
an earlier return time.
Friday: Orientation Briefing, Parade, Open House,
Family/Spouse/Parent Orientation, and Town Pass
Orientation Briefing (7:15am): Reception Center. You do not
have to attend Friday's Orientation Briefing if you have already
attended an Orientation Briefing on Thursday. The same topics are
discussed during Thursday's and Friday's Orientation Briefings.
Transportation to Parade Ground (7:15am-8:30am): Buses depart
Reception Center for easy access to the parade grounds. Parking is
unavailable to visitors at the parade grounds.
Graduation Parade (9:00am): Watch Airmen "Pass In Review" and
reaffirm their "Oath of Enlistment" at graduation parade; Airmen are
released for base liberty and may take photographs by historical
aircraft positioned around the parade field.
Return Bus (9:45am): Buses depart the parade ground for the
Reception Center; Airmen may ride back with you
Squadron Open House (10:15-11:15am): Visit your Airman's
dormitory; parking in squadrons is prohibited
Town Pass (Airmen are released immediately following conclusion of
Squadron Open House)
Note: Airmen must remain in the San Antonio metropolitan area,
but may visit Sea World, Fiesta Texas and family/friends near local
military installations to include Randolph AFB. Airmen must
coordinate exceptions to this limitation through their Training
Squadron Leadership. Airmen are also prohibited from visiting
the 'off-limits' establishments discussed during their Town Pass
briefing. A listing of these establishments is also displayed
on their dormitory bulletin board.
Lunch Opportunity (11:00am - 1:30pm): Visit Gateway Club
for lunch buffet. Everyone welcome.
End of Liberty (8:00pm): Airmen are due back in their
dormitory.
Saturday
Town Pass (9:00am): Airmen begin arriving at the Reception
Center to start Town Pass.
Note: Airmen must remain in the San Antonio metropolitan area, but
may visit Sea World, Fiesta Texas and family/friends near local
military installations to include Randolph AFB. Airmen must
coordinate exceptions to this limitation through their Training
Squadron Leadership. Airmen are also prohibited from visiting
the 'off-limits' establishments discussed during their Town Pass
briefing. A listing of these establishments is also displayed
on their dormitory bulletin board.
End of Town Pass (8:00pm): Airmen are due back in their
dormitory
Sunday
Religious Services (6:30am-4:00pm): If you and your Airman
plan to attend religious services, you must attend your Airman's
designated service for their denomination. You must meet your
Airman at the Chapel at the designated time (schedule with them).
You cannot meet them at the squadrons.
Special Town Pass (9:00am-6:00pm)
Note: Awarded to Top Physically Fit Airmen, members of Honor
Flights, and Honor Graduates ONLY.
Base Liberty (9:00am): Airmen are released from their
squadrons for base liberty
Sunday brunch (9:30am-1:30pm): Graduating Airmen receive
discount. Everyone welcome.
End of Liberty (6:00pm): Airmen are due back in their dorms.
Your Airman's commander or military training instructor may impose
an earlier return time.