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BMT Dorm Guide Designed for Study Guide 37th Training Wing AETC Course Use. LMABM9T000 00AC 737th Training Group Not intended 07 OCT 2019 :: Chg 01 Lackland AFB, Texas for use on the job. Supersedes 05 NOV 2018 Developed By: BMT Training Development Element OPR: 737 TRSS/TSSC COMM: (210) 671–4069, DSN: 473–4069 Preface The information contained in this guide is very important to your success at Basic Military Training (BMT). Pay close attention to what you are taught; you will need to thoroughly understand the information within these pages in order to meet the standards required for graduation. You and your dormitory will be inspected frequently, through dormitory appraisals, progress checks and your daily performance, to ensure that all is being maintained in accordance with (IAW) established standards. Keeping the dormitory clean and organized is also important for safety and health reasons. Due to the limited amount of personal space, you must display each of your items in a specific manner and area. The purpose of displaying and caring for your items in a particular manner is to aid you in understanding the need for teamwork and attention to detail. Your success in the Air Force (AF) depends on your ability to follow detailed instructions and maintain established standards. These abilities will carry over into all phases of your AF career. Recruit Living Area (RLA) Your RLA consists of: ■■ Wall Locker ■■ Clothing Drawer ■■ Security Drawer ■■ Personal Living Area (PLA) consisting of: ►► Bed ►► Chair ►► Shoes ►► Trainer Weapon ►► End-of-Bed Display ►► Floor Area It is your responsibility to maintain your area according to BMT standards. You will be evaluated in all four of the RLA areas. To pass the inspection in each of your areas, you cannot receive more than the maximum of 6 item failures for 1st appraisal, 5 item failures for 2nd appraisal and 10 item failures for the RLA progress check. Risk Management (RM) RM consists of a five-step decision–making process to systematically evaluate possible courses of action, identify risks and benefits and determine the best course of action for any given situation. The goal of RM is to enhance mission effectiveness at all levels while preserving assets and safeguarding health and welfare. Your RM training starts at BMT and by the time you graduate, you will have a basic understanding of the process and how to apply it to any situation. You will continue to enhance your understanding of RM concepts throughout your AF career. 1. Identify the hazards :: RM Note :: 2. Assess the hazards RM NOTES will identify a specific step of the RM process and outline some of the 3. Develop controls and make decisions risks associated with a specific task. 4. Implement controls When you see an RM NOTE, read it carefully and use the risk management 5. Supervise and evaluate tools provided to ensure your task is completed in a safe manner. Use this BMT Dorm Guide only in BMT. Leave it in the dormitory upon graduation. Do Not Write or Mark in This Manual. 1 IMMEDIATE CHAIN OF COMMAND AS OF 1 NOV 2016 MTI (your immediate supervisor) Instructor Supervisor Flight Commander Squadron Commander 1. Assists you 2. Helps you with concerns about your training 3. Deals with Trainee Rules of Conduct such as profanity, bullying or unwanted touching (see BMT Study Guide) – report them DIRECTLY to your MTI. You NEVER need to go through a Student Leader. 4. You may address concerns to anyone in the chain of command or to support personnel OTHER IMPORTANT ACCESSIBLE BMT SUPPORT PERSONNEL First Sergeant *Chaplain (confidential) Medical Provider *Sexual Assault Response Coordinator (confidential – more info in BMT Study Guide) 1. All accessible by appointment through your MTI 2. * Also accessible through hot-line phone 3. Helps with problems such as homesickness, coping with stress, religious and/or personal issues STUDENT LEADERS (DORM CHIEF AND ELEMENT LEADERS) All Trainees are equal, including Student Leaders – Student Leaders are NOT in the chain of command You do NOT need to go to the Dorm Chief (or any Student Leader) to speak to the MTI 1. Help flight members accomplish tasks 2. Answer questions about detail assignments 3. Help flight members resolve conflict at lowest level (e.g. personality conflicts, teamwork challenges, forming cliques) YOU AND FELLOW FLIGHT MEMBERS Speak professionally and treat each other with respect 1. Be a caring Wingmen to each other – at all times – but most especially when the MTI is not present 2. You NEED each other – no one can get by on their own. Tasks intentionally demand teamwork 3. Your actions AND words reflect your character & readiness to be an Airman 2 Student Leader Instructions Current as of 05 Nov 2018 PURPOSE: Congratulations on being selected to serve as a Student Leader (SL). Your job is to carry out and follow- through on tasks assigned by your MTI with the flight. Basic Rules ■■ SLs will treat EVERY trainee with dignity and respect at all times; and remind fellow trainees to do that same if they should fail to do this ■■ SLs will help flight members accomplish tasks; answer questions about details; and resolve conflict such as personality conflicts and teamwork challenges, and stop formation of cliques at the lowest level, when possible ■■ SLs are NOT MTIs; SLs are NOT in the chain of command – flight members Do NOT go through SLs to speak with the MTI ■■ SLs will NOT pull 341s or apply MTI Tools; SLs will address all infractions of Trainee Rules of Conduct as shown in the BMT Study Guide to the MTI or supervisory personnel Dorm Chief Responsibilities ■■ Carry out duties assigned by the MTI with the assistance of Element Leaders which includes, at all times, modeling professional behavior through professional language, being a good Wingman, showing a positive/ encouraging attitude, and treating everyone with professional respect and dignity ■■ Maintain flight professionalism and order in the absence of the MTI; supervise academic classroom/auditorium classes when MTI is not present ■■ Brief flight on instructions and information as tasked by the MTI; form the flight as instructed; and supervise cleaning of the dorm and outside areas ■■ Ensure flight members have a wingman with them at all times, and apply the wingman concept as outlined in the BMT Study Guide ■■ Take roll before all academic classes ■■ Prior to each hour of instruction, give the instructor the number of trainees assigned to the flight, the number of absent trainees, the roster number of each missing trainee and the reason for missing class ■■ Use positive means to motivate, encourage and assist fellow trainees to accomplish tasks assigned by the MTI and the daily activities required for becoming an Airman (i.e. Recruit Living Area set-up/maintenance, individual/flight marching, academic progress and accountability) ■■ Refer flight members to the MTI, or supervisory personnel, when unable to adequately respond to flight member questions or problems ■■ Report problems or violations of Trainee Rules of Conduct to the MTI, or supervisory personnel ■■ Ensure all flight members are present or accounted for before lights out; immediately notify the MTI, Charge of Quarters or supervisory personnel anytime a trainee is missing ■■ Inform flight of special events and report the number of trainees who plan to attend them ■■ Attend scheduled Dorm Chief meetings with squadron leadership ■■ Report dormitory damage and/or hazards to the MTI ■■ Are briefed on their respective responsibilities for the following areas: unacceptable conduct, wingman concept, marching units and pedestrian risk management, dormitory security, risk management, and hygiene ■■ Report any trainer weapon safety violations to the MTI ■■ Immediately report any trainer weapon or accountability discrepancies to the MTI 3 Element Leader Responsibilities ■■ Assist the Dorm Chief in carrying out duties which includes, at all times, modeling professional behavior through use of professional language, being a good Wingman, showing a positive/encouraging attitude, and treating everyone with professional respect and dignity ■■ Maintain element professionalism and order in the absence of the Dorm Chief and MTI ■■ Ensure element members are present or accounted for at all times ■■ Ensure element members have a wingman with them at all times, and apply the wingman concept as outlined in the BMT Study Guide ■■ March their element to/from dining facilities (if in a different building), to/from appointments and to/from details ■■ Ensure element members clean their areas before leaving the dormitory ■■ Ensure element members wear the correct uniform and have a neat and clean personal appearance ■■ Ensure there are no security violations in their element ■■ Report problems or violations of Trainee Rules of Conduct to the MTI, or supervisory personnel Student Leader Reports ■■ MTIs may require a verbal debrief, or a short written note, on problems ■■ Any written report will be short (e.g. short paragraph) but will NOT exceed one page (single side) in length 4 Table of Contents Basic Military Training Dorm Guide Preface ............................................................................................................................................................ 1 01 : Recruit Living Area Maintenance ............................................................................................................. 7 02 : Security Drawer ...................................................................................................................................... 15 03 : Dustcover Bed ....................................................................................................................................... 19 04 : End-of-Bed Display ............................................................................................................................... 23 05 : Mark First Issue and Personal Items ....................................................................................................... 27 06 : First Issue Clothing Drawer ................................................................................................................. 33 07 : First Issue Wall Locker .......................................................................................................................... 41 08 : First Issue Shoes .................................................................................................................................... 47 09 : First Issue Night Display ........................................................................................................................ 49 10 : Linen Exchange Bed ............................................................................................................................... 53 11 : Mark Second Issue Items ........................................................................................................................ 57 12 : Second Issue Clothing Drawer ................................................................................................................ 61 13 : Second Issue Wall Locker ....................................................................................................................... 63 14 : Second Issue Shoes ................................................................................................................................. 67 15 : Special Night/Day Display ....................................................................................................................... 69 Acronyms .................................................................................................................................................... 71 Table of Contents 5 6 Chapter 01 Recruit Living Area Maintenance General Instruction Materials ■■ Never buy commercial cleaning products ■■ Never mix cleaning products; this could create poisonous gases or flammable products. Follow directions on the labels for emergency procedures ■■ Use all cleaning products only for the intended purpose (e.g. metal polish for metal) ■■ Items in the utility closet not previously marked may be marked with the squadron and dorm number ■■ Do not plug more than one buffer or two irons into any one-wall circuit (RH&T only) ■■ Unplug all electrical appliances (except clocks), when not in use Bed Placement and Display ■■ Ensure the bed number is on the inspection side of the bed, and beds are in numerical sequence (first and third elements from front to rear of bay; 2nd and 4th elements from rear to front of bay) ■■ Maintain a 36-inch center aisle in each bay ■■ Position of first bed in each element ►► Approximately 24 inches from the front wall or water fountain (RH&T only) ►► Approximately 36 inches from the front wall (ATC only) ■■ Position of last bed in each element ►► Align the side of the last bed in each element (closest to back wall) with the outermost portion of the last wall locker in 2nd and 3rd element (RH&T only) ►► Position the last bed in the 1st and 4th element approximately 36 inches from the back wall; and align the sides of the last bed in the 2nd and 3rd element with the sides of the last bed in the 1st and 4th element (ATC only) ■■ Evenly space all beds ►► The 1st and 4th elements are evenly spaced approximately 36 inches in between each bed (RH&T only) ►► The 2nd and 3rd elements are evenly spaced approximately 38 inches in between each bed (RH&T only) ►► The three short elements are evenly spaced approximately 31 inches in between each bed (ATC only) ►► The one long element is evenly spaced approximately 33 inches in between each bed (ATC only) ■■ Alignment ►► Align all double bunks from first set of double bunks to last set (RH&T only) ►► Align all single bunks from front of bay to the first set of double bunks (RH&T only) ►► Position end-of-bed of the first bed in the 1st and 4th elements approximately 60 inches from the side wall and align remaining beds in the 1st and 4th elements to the first bed (ATC only) Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance 7 ►► Establish required 36-inch aisle between the first beds in each element, and align remaining beds in the 2nd and 3rd elements to the first bed (ATC only) ■■ Maintain head-to-foot configuration as follows: ►► Place the head of the first bed in each element toward the right (as viewed from the front of each bay) ►► Ensure the head of the top bunk is at the same end of the bed as the bottom bunk (RH&T only) ■■ Use the tops of the bedposts on the center aisle end of the beds for alignment Shoe Alignment Align shoes according to day display after all details in the bays are complete. Chair in Trainee Area ■■ Ground to the side of the wall locker ensuring that the front of the chair is flush even with the front edge of the wall locker (RH&T only) ■■ Ground to the side of the wall locker and ground the back to the wall (ATC only) ■■ Ensure clean and dust free Latrine Crew Sinks, Mirrors, Chrome and Utility Shelf ATC Only ►► Remove water spots on the mirror, chrome or pipes under the sink ►► Clean sinks (no hair in drain or residue from scouring powder if used) ►► Remove smudges and lint on anything Toilets and Urinals ►► Use rubber gloves when cleaning ►► Clean walls, doors and stall dividers first (ensure tops are dusted) ►► Clean all parts of the toilets ►► Clean scuff marks off toilets and the walls in the stall area ►► Remove water spots on pipes ►► Clean floor around and behind the toilets ►► Ensure toilet paper is in every stall on toilet dispensers at all times ►► Ensure at least one roll is full at all times ►► Check each toilet for items that do not flush (e.g., bobby pins, cotton balls, etc.) ►► Keep toilet seats in the up position when not in use ►► Do not write on or deface walls, doors, etc. Drying Area (RH&T only) ►► Dust above and below the benches, including the supports ►► Mop and dry floors ►► Clean floor drain (e.g., no hair, dirt, strings, etc.) ►► Remove mildew on the walls with a scouring pad ►► Clean and dry the walls 8 Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance Shower Area ►► Clean and dry the walls and soap trays ►► Remove water spots and dry the shower heads ►► Clean floor drains (e.g., no hair, strings, etc.) ►► Clean and dry floor ►► Floors do not have to be completely dry (ATC only) ►► Remove mildew or residue on the walls with a scouring pad ►► Do not use alcohol, baby oil, or Vaseline® on the walls Floors ►► Clean floors last ►► Remove scuff marks ►► Sweep first, then mop with hot water ►► Do not wax latrine floors Paper Towel Dispenser — Soap/Sanitizer (ATC only) Dispenser ►► Fill with paper towels, ensure all dispensers are filled ►► Dust the top and surface ■■ Clean latrine door and latrine wall vents ■■ Check and replace burned out lights daily (RH&T only) ■■ Latrine door is open at all times unless in use ■■ Females - use sanitary napkin container for used sanitary napkins and related items, placed in wax paper bags. Empty every morning and night ■■ Empty trash cans in the morning after details are complete regardless of how full and in the evening prior to lights out if trash is at least 3/4 full ■■ Do not limit the use of sinks, urinals, toilets or showers in the interest of saving time ■■ Wet showers and sinks are authorized, but must be clean Utility Room Crew ■■ Always keep the door open (if applicable) ■■ Group like items together Shelves ■■ Remove items from shelves and then dust shelves ■■ Do not exceed maximum amount of supplies ■■ Clean items before placing them on the shelf ■■ Mark laundry soap with dorm number ►► Mark personal box of soap with trainee’s last name, flight and dorm number ►► Do not put trash or hide items in the laundry soap boxes, toilet paper rolls or metal polish cans Hangers ►► Bundle excess hangers and secure with a rubber band in bundles of 25 ►► Throw away broken hangers Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance 9 Sink (if applicable) ►► Clean, to include the drain ►► Remove water spots on the chrome ►► Dust pipes Mops, Brooms and Buffer ►► Clean before items returned ►► Mops may be damp, but not dripping ►► Dust mop and broom holder ►► Clean mop bucket ►► Keep buffer clean. Wrap cord neatly around handle, remove the buffer pad from the buffer and store upright ►► Inform your Military Training Instructor (MTI) of any defects (e.g. broken ground plugs on buffer) (RH&T only) Floor ►► Clean and dust free ►► Clean around sink (if applicable) Laundry Bags (RH&T only - optional for ATC) ►► Store laundry bags containing dirty and clean laundry in the utility room ►► Wet items inside a laundry bag must be placed in a plastic bag ►► Must be laundered with dirty clothes ►► Neatly fold and place empty laundry bags on the utility room shelf Dayroom Crew Floor ►► Clean the floor ►► Clean scuff marks off the floor Furniture ►► Clean, dust and straighten furniture, pictures, and wall locker ►► Do not allow furniture or the wall locker to rest against the walls ►► Do not place couches or chairs under TVs ►► Check between the cushions for trash Dry-Erase board ►► Remove unorganized and non-essential messages or writing from the dry-erase board ►► Dust the top of the dry-erase board frame Windows ►► Clean the window and ledges ►► Clean and dust the blinds ►► Close the blinds during the hours of darkness and whenever the flight is not dressed. Open the blinds during daylight hours, as applicable ►► Clean both sides of the entrance door window, (if applicable) 10 Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance Dayroom General Area ►► Dust the podium and check for trash ►► Dust the desk and remove non-essential items, (if applicable) ►► Dust the wall locker and remove non-essential items, (if applicable) ►► Clean and dust all vents ►► Neatly store ironing boards and sit-up mats ►► Do not plug more than one buffer or two irons into one wall circuit ►► Unplug all electrical appliances (except clocks) when not in use ►► Polish chrome surfaces ►► Ensure all applicable doors are locked ►► Check for burnt out lights daily and notify your MTI of any that are not operational ►► Ensure Sexual Assault and Response Coordinator (SARC) phone is operational by picking up the handset, listen for a dial tone, then hang up; notify an MTI if it is not working ►► Dust fans and pictures ►► Ensure Daily Headlines are posted every morning Hallway Crew Floor ►► Sweep daily ►► Remove scuff marks Chrome ►► Sweep floors first ►► Shine all chrome with metal polish Hallway General Area ►► Dust bulletin boards, pictures and window ledges by flight office. DO NOT DUST FIRE ALARMS ►► Clean and dust mirrors (if applicable) ►► Dust the entry controller stand and remove non-essential items (only binder, note taking material, a pen and a dry erase marker are authorized Foyer Hallway »»Ensure hallway outside main entrance is swept and mopped daily »»All walls and doors are scuff free »»Area of responsibility is from your front door to the stairwell door, as well as your front door to your latrine exterior fire exit door (ATC only) Hydration Stations »»Ensure stations are clean and free from dirt, dust and smudges »»Grates are free from calcium buildup (some residual water is acceptable) »»Apply and leave Germicidal Detergent on stations for a minimum of 10 minutes and wipe entire station completely down with a clean, damp cloth »»Make sure no one touches the station during that ten minute period while detergent is applied ►► Ensure hallway carpet (ATC only) carpet is swept and free from dirt daily, and no residual water is underneath ►► Dust fire extinguisher holder and stand. DO NOT REMOVE FIRE EXTINGUISHER ►► Remove scuff marks and handprints from doors ►► Dust all vents Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance 11 Flight Office ►► Clean flight office ►► Ensure all trash is removed daily (e.g., bays, flight office and latrine) ►► Dust all surfaces Sweepers ■■ Sweep the center aisle after all beds are made and personal areas are swept ■■ Sweep until all dust is removed from the floor ■■ Ensure the area around the flight office and behind all doors are swept Stairwell Crew ■■ Sweep the stairwell and landing (to include the hallway outside of the dormitory) (ATC only) ■■ Wipe down all areas (e.g., handrails, pictures, etc.) ■■ Apply and leave Germicidal Detergent on handrails and door knobs for a minimum of ten minutes and wipe entire handrail completely down with a clean damp cloth. Make sure no one touches the handrail or door knobs during that ten minute period while detergent is applied ■■ Wipe down all wall ledges that can be safely reached ■■ Clean windows and all doors Pad Crew ■■ Use scrub brushes and water to clean designated pad area under/around overhang ■■ Sweep designated pad area, to include adjacent sidewalks, when instructed ■■ Police the grass and areas around the pad for trash ■■ Clean water fountains (RH&T only) and water filling stations (ATC only) ■■ Wipe down all reachable areas on metal pillars ■■ Clean the outside of classroom doors (RH&T only) ■■ Clean fire escapes, as needed (RH&T only) ■■ Clean adjacent pads when no flight is assigned to that dorm Laundry Crew & Utility Crew ■■ Ensure sanitizer stations are restocked throughout the dorm ■■ Ensure vents/chords on washers and dryers are not bent, frayed or damaged ■■ Ensure all items are marked, clean, and organized at the discretion of your MTI ■■ Collect laundry at the discretion of your MTI ■■ Prior to handling dirty clothing, put on a pair of rubber gloves from dormitory utility room. Wear gloves the entire time you are handling dirty clothing/laundry bags. After removing gloves, you must wash your hands ■■ Wash your hands before handling clean laundry in the laundry room ■■ Ensure all unmarked items are placed in a mesh bag ►► Ensure black and white socks are in a separate mesh bag ■■ Place all collected dirty clothing inside green laundry bags (RH&T)/laundry bins (ATC) from the utility room ►► Ensure bags are laundered with dirty clothes ■■ Place laundry in washing machines. DO NOT MIX COLORED ITEMS WITH WHITES 12 Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance ■■ Load washer ¾ of the way up the agitator (the center portion). If washers are over-filled, damage may occur ■■ Use a single pod of detergent per load ■■ Select proper cycle on washing machine for colors and whites ■■ Never leave the flights clothing unattended while in the laundry room (RH&T only) ■■ Never leave laundry in washer or dryer when flight is not in the dormitory (ATC only) ■■ Once washed, place laundry into dryer ■■ Set dryers to the recommended setting: REGULAR. Only put one washer load per dryer ■■ Place clean, dry laundry back into green laundry bags and pass out according to your MTIs directions ■■ ONE BIN IS FOR CLEAN ITEMS ONLY AND THE OTHER IS FOR DIRTY ITEMS ONLY. All items in bins must be stored appropriately. Meaning undergarments must remain in proper mesh bags (ATC only) Use of Washing Machines (ATC Only) ►► Lids must remain open at all times unless in use ►► Tops of washers will remain clean and free from dirt, dust, and debris at all times ►► Washers will not run when dormitory is empty and no ECs are on shift ►► Running loads throughout the night is not allowed ►► At no time will laundry be left in washers Use of Dryers (ATC Only) ►► Doors will remain closed at all times ►► Lint traps will be free from dust and lint ►► All machines will be wiped down and cleaned free of dirt, dust and debris ►► At no time will dryers run when dorm is empty and no ECs are on shift ►► Dryers may complete cycle past lights out with clothes left inside until next morning. At no other time will clothes be left inside dryers ■■ Ensure areas behind machines are clean and free from dirt, dust, debris or any clothing items Unoccupied Personal Areas ■■ Dust empty beds and wall lockers ■■ Remove all items in the wall locker and drawers ■■ Make unoccupied beds into dust cover beds with clean blankets and linen after being vacated ■■ Ensure weapons are secured (ATC only) Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance 13 Weapons Storage (RH&T only) ■■ Weapons will be stored under bed ■■ Place in weapon case with pistol grip toward the carrying handle ■■ Place weapon case under bed with carrying handle facing the inspection side of bed and muzzle facing center aisle ■■ Center weapon case under width of bed frame and flush stock end of case with wall locker end-of-bed frame ■■ Double bunks will stack weapons cases with bottom case belonging to the trainee assigned to the bottom bunk Side vIew of weapon storage for beds on the left side Side vIew of weapon storage for beds on the right side of the bay of the bay Centered under the width of the bed frame 14 Chapter 01 :: Recruit Living Area Maintenance Chapter 02 Security Drawer General Instructions Keep the drawer and contents clean, dry, serviceable and properly displayed. There are a few exceptions that will be covered later in this chapter. Your civilian luggage is used to store excess amounts of personal hygiene items, medication, civilian clothes and personal items (e.g., cell phones, cameras, radios and laptops) as well as any items too large to fit in your security drawer. Do not lock up important paperwork in civilian luggage that is needed for processing. Some examples of important paperwork are your driver’s license, Social Security (SSN) card, marriage certificate, birth record, enlistment contract, college transcripts, etc. Important papers and/or flight photos too large to fit in the personal area of the drawer may be placed under the towel. Fig 02-1 :: Towel placement in security drawer Fig 02-2 :: Important paperwork placed under the towel Mandatory and Authorized Items and Placement All instructions for placement are given as if you are looking into the drawer from the front. Towel (Fig 02-1 and 02-2) ■■ Your towel must be white or brown (must be uniform throughout the dormitory) and will be displayed wrinkle free ■■ Display your towel with the laundry mark down so it is not visible. The towel will line the bottom of your drawer ■■ Fit the towel to the inside of the drawer by folding the sides and excess material to the underside of the towel ■■ Use an imaginary line to divide the drawer approximately in half ■■ Use the front half of the drawer Chapter 02 :: Security Drawer 15 Back Half of the Drawer (Personal Area) ■■ Neatly arrange important paperwork, money list (mandatory) and other authorized personal items. Some examples of authorized :: RM Note :: personal items are: shirt garters, body sponges, shaving cream, extra razors, comb, brush, stationary, mail, extra blousing straps, Step 1 :: Identify the Hazards blue belt, flag patch, rank patch, US Air Force tapes, name tapes, Sharp edges on the drawer are chevrons, religious undergarments, all-weather coat belt (when potential hazards. coat is at cleaners), tie tabs (females only), panty hose (females only), a curling iron and a hair dryer (females only), ties (males only), watch cap, extra mesh bags, reflective belt, etc. ■■ Wet items such as body sponge(s) must be stored in a partially opened re-sealable plastic bag (an exception to the “dry” general instruction) ■■ Shaving cream or electric pre-shave is a mandatory item for males ■■ If you are not sure whether or not a personal item is authorized, ask your Military Training Instructor (MTI) Front Half of the Drawer (Mandatory Items) Center :: RM Note :: Evenly space the toothbrush case between the razor and the shampoo. Center the razor, toothbrush case and the shampoo between the left Step 4 :: Implement Controls and right sides of the drawer. When removing the blade cover from the razor, be careful not to cut yourself. Electric Razor Note: shaving equipment is optional for females but must be displayed if used. ►► Remove the blade cover, if applicable ►► Wrap the razor cord neatly around the razor. Do not use string or a rubber band to secure the cord. If the cord is detachable, store it in the back half of the drawer ►► Display the razor with the head (blade) down and toward the right side of the drawer, grounded to the imaginary line Disposable/Non-Electric Razor ►► Take the blade cover off the razor :: RM Note :: ►► Display the razor with the blade down and to the right. Ground to the imaginary line (in the same manner as the electric razor) Step 4 :: Implement Controls ►► Keep extra disposable razors in the personal area of your Be careful when removing drawers drawer, and leave the blade covers on from the wall locker. The probability ►► If using a razor with disposable blades, leave the razors in the of dropping the drawer on your foot, holder and place in the back half of the drawer or bumping into someone increases when you do not exercise risk control. ►► Store all other shaving equipment in the personal area of the drawer Toothbrush and Toothbrush Case ►► Place your toothbrush in a toothbrush case with the head of the toothbrush toward the right and the bristles facing the front of the drawer ►► Place the toothbrush and case in front of the razor »» If you are not displaying a razor (female only), ground your toothbrush case to the imaginary line »» If the case is two pieces, place the bottom half inside the top half »» If the case is tubular or elongated, separate the two pieces, approximately 1/4-inch gap for air flow ►► Your toothbrush and case may be damp (an exception to the “dry” general instruction) 16 Chapter 02 :: Security Drawer Shampoo ►► Display with the cap pointing toward the right side of the drawer ►► Ground the length of the container to the front of the drawer and center it between the left and right sides of the drawer Right Side Toothpaste ►► Display with the cap pointing toward the rear of the drawer ►► Ground the bottom of the toothpaste to the front and right side of the drawer Deodorant ►► Display with the cap pointing toward the rear of the drawer ►► Ground the deodorant to the toothpaste and the front of the drawer Left Side Soap and Soap Container ►► Soap must show signs of use (an exception to the “dry” general instruction) ►► Bar soap must be displayed in a container »» When storing soap in a one-piece container with a hinged lid, leave the container open with the hinges facing the left »» If you are storing your soap in a two-piece container without hinges, place the bottom inside the top »» Ground the container, with soap, lengthwise to the left side and the front of drawer ►► If you wish to use liquid soap, display it with the cap pointing toward the rear of the drawer. Ground the bottom of the container to the front of the drawer and the length of the container to the left side of the drawer Fig 02-3 :: Small items such as a nail trimming kit, extra razors, sewing kit, batteries, etc. may be stored in a small container in the back half of your security drawer Chapter 02 :: Security Drawer 17 Security Drawer Checklist Personal Area Shampoo ■■ No Unauthorized Items ■■ Cap pointing to the right ■■ Body Sponge in a partially opened re-sealable bag ■■ Grounded to the front of drawer ■■ Centered in drawer Razor (Optional for Females) ■■ Blade cover off Toothbrush/Case ■■ Blade side down/to the right ■■ Head to the right ■■ Grounded to imaginary line ■■ Bristles facing the front of drawer ■■ 1/4 inch gap between pieces of case Soap ■■ Shows signs of use Toothpaste ■■ Cap pointing towards the back ■■ Cap points to the back of the drawer ■■ Grounded to front/left of drawer ■■ Grounded to the front/right of drawer ■■ Bar soap displayed in a container Deoderant ■■ Cap pointing toward the back of drawer ■■ Grounded to the front ■■ Grounded to toothpaste 18 Chapter 02 :: Security Drawer Chapter 03 Dustcover Bed General Instructions The inspection side of your bed is the right side of the bed as seen when you stand in the center aisle and face your wall locker. The inspection side will always have a number on the right side of the frame. Keep the bed rails clean and dust free. All items used to make your bed (including the bed itself) must be clean, dry and serviceable. They must also be marked, folded and displayed correctly. Your dustcover bed must be tight, neat and wrinkle free. If an item becomes unserviceable, bring it to your Military Training Instructor (MTI) and they will determine whether or not the item needs to be replaced. Mattress Cover ■■ Ensure the mattress cover is right side out ■■ Put it on the mattress with the open end toward the wall locker :: RM Note :: ■■ If there are strings on the open end, tie them ■■ Ensure the mattress cover is smooth and tightened to the conformity of Step 3 :: Develop Controls and the mattress (wrinkle free) Make Decisions ■■ Tuck any excess material under the mattress Use a rag to dust the bed rails and reduce your exposure to cutting hazards. Remove all rings and Bottom Sheet watches to avoid catching springs or sharp edges. ■■ Drape evenly over the width of the mattress ensuring the bottom edge is flush with the foot end of the mattress ■■ Tuck the excess sheet under the head end of the mattress ■■ Make “hospital corners” on both sides of the head end of the mattress as follows: ►► Grasp the side of the sheet approximately 12 inches from the head end of the mattress Chapter 03 :: Dustcover Bed 19 ►► Lay the part of the sheet that is in your hand on top of the mattress, creating a 45 degree angle. Tuck the excess material hanging down under the mattress ►► Grasp the 45 degree angle without changing its shape and bring it down ►► Tuck the material under the mattress ►► After the sheet is completely tucked under the mattress, smooth and tighten it to the conformity of the mattress Top Sheet ■■ Drape evenly over the width of the mattress so the top edge of the sheet is approximately 6 inches from the head end of the mattress ■■ Tuck the excess material under the foot end of the mattress First Blanket ■■ With the US insignia facing down (if applicable), drape the first blanket evenly over the width of the mattress so the narrow edge of the blanket is approximately 6 inches from the head end of the mattress ■■ Tuck the excess blanket at the foot end of the mattress ■■ Grasp the sheet and blanket at the same time and make hospital corners using the same procedures you used for the bottom sheet ■■ After both sides are completely tucked in, smooth and tighten to the conformity of the mattress. Ensure the blanket and sheet are tight, neat and wrinkle free Pillow and Pillowcase ■■ Put the pillowcase on the pillow right side out ■■ Place the pillow between the sheets ■■ Center the length of the pillow on the width of the mattress. Ensure the pillow is also flush with the head end of the mattress 20 Chapter 03 :: Dustcover Bed Dustcover ■■ Fold the blanket in half from narrow end to narrow end with the US insignia (if applicable) inside ■■ Drape the blanket evenly over the head end of the mattress, on top of the pillow, so that the single fold of the blanket is approximately 24 inches from the head end of the mattress ■■ Tuck the excess under the head end of the mattress ■■ Make hospital corners on both sides of the dustcover using the same procedures you used for the bottom sheet (Fig 03-1) ■■ Without changing the shape of the hospital corners, tuck the sides of the blanket under the mattress ■■ After the dustcover is completely tucked in, smooth and tighten it to the conformity of the mattress Fig 03-1 Mattress ■■ Center the mattress on the bed frame ■■ Ground the mattress to the center aisle end of the frame (RH&T only) ■■ Ground the matress to lip of center aisle bed frame (ATC only) ■■ Ensure no excess blankets, sheets or strings are hanging down under the mattress (RH&T only) AETC Form 341, Excellence Discrepancy Report ■■ Place a properly filled out form (Fig 03-2) under the single fold of the dustcover ■■ Center the form on the width of the mattress with only the name and flight information visible Fig 03-2 Chapter 03 :: Dustcover Bed 21 22 Chapter 03 :: Dustcover Bed Chapter 04 End-of-Bed Display General Instructions All items on your end-of-bed display must be clean, dry and serviceable. They must be marked, folded and displayed correctly. There are a few exceptions that will be covered later in this chapter. If an item becomes unserviceable, bring it to your Military Training Instructor (MTI) and they will determine whether or not the item needs to be replaced. Laundry Bag Placement ■■ With the bag right side out and the zipper zipped (if applicable), close the top of the bag in the following manner ►► Grasp one cord in your right hand and the other in your left ►► Pull the cords in opposite directions to completely close the top of the bag ■■ Display the bag centered between the right bedpost and the first vertical rod, at the wall locker end of the bed (RH&T only) –OR– approximately 3 inches from the right bedpost (ATC only) ►► Bring the neck of the bag up between the mattress and the top horizontal bar ►► Pull the bag over the top horizontal bar and toward you until the bag clears the floor, but is no higher than the bottom horizontal bar ►► Tie the bag twice above the open end by grabbing one cord in each hand. Take the cords behind the bag and cross both cords ►► Pull tightly and wrap the cords around the opening of the bag again ►► Tie the cords in a half-knot and let the excess hang straight down End-of-Bed Display (ATC) End-of-Bed Display (RH&T) Chapter 04 :: End-of-Bed Display 23 Authorized and Mandatory Laundry Bag Items ■■ Store all dirty clothes and towels inside your laundry bag ►► Empty pockets of the items placed in the laundry bag Plastic Bags ■■ Place clean or dirty athletic supporters, if applicable, in a plastic bag. Plastic bags are also used to store your wet items, which is an exception to the dry rule ■■ When items normally displayed in mesh bags become wet, display them in a mesh bag before placing it into a plastic bag ■■ Secure each bag individually, filled or empty, with a string, rubber band or twist tie ■■ There will be at least two plastic bags, but no more than four plastic bags in the laundry bag at a given time Mesh Bags ■■ There will be at least two mesh bags in your laundry bag at all times :: RM Note :: ■■ Certain items must be displayed in a mesh bag when in your laundry bag Step 1 :: Identify the Hazards Females: Use one mesh bag for your dirty, dark colored socks, Prevent a possible mishap. If wet items watch cap and undergarments and the other for dirty white socks drip on the floor, someone could slip and white/light colored undergarments and fall. Males: Use one mesh bag for your dirty, dark colored socks and watch cap and use the other for dirty white socks and marked underwear Towel ■■ A white or brown towel must be displayed on the end of your bed at all times. The towel color must be uniform throughout the :: RM Note :: dormitory. Your towel must show signs of use and may be damp, which is an exception to the clean and dry rule. However, it cannot Step 3 :: Develop Controls and be heavily stained, soiled or soaking wet Make Decisions ■■ Fold the towel in half lengthwise Rinse your water bottle periodically ■■ Drape the towel evenly over the top horizontal bar of the bed so the with hot water to minimize exposure to germs and viruses. laundry mark faces the wall locker and the single fold is grounded to the left bedpost ■■ Double bunk configurations will ground towel to backpack carrying handle ■■ Ensure the edges of the towel are even 24 Chapter 04 :: End-of-Bed Display Physical Training Gear (PTG) – (RH&T Only) (when applicable) PTG Pants ■■ All pockets will be empty when displayed ■■ Ensure cuff zippers are unzipped ■■ Fold the pants in half lengthwise, inseam to inseam ■■ On the wall locker end of the bed, drape the pants over the top horizontal bar of the bedframe, the drawstring to the right, with the waistband nearest the wall locker ■■ Ensure the pants are centered between the top of the laundry bag and the right edge of the towel ■■ Ensure the waistband and cuffs are even PTG Jacket ■■ All pockets will be empty when displayed ■■ Ensure the front zipper is unzipped, and the pockets are zipped ■■ Fold the jacket in half, shoulder blade to shoulder blade, lengthwise so the back is in halves ■■ Fold the sleeves at the seams and place them behind the jacket ■■ Drape the jacket over the pants, zipper to the right, with the waistband nearest the wall locker and the USAF logo facing down ■■ Ensure the jacket is centered over the pants with approximately half over each side ■■ The display of the PTG Running Suit will be uniform throughout the dorm End-of-Bed Display w/ PT Gear (RH&T) Chapter 04 :: End-of-Bed Display 25 Backpack ■■ Display your backpack on the end of your bed when you are not wearing it ■■ Hang by the carrying handle at the wall locker end of your bed over the right bedpost, with the back of the backpack grounded against the non-inspection side of the bed ■■ All other compartments must be closed ■■ The water bottle will be in the bottle pouch and be visible ■■ Your water bottle may have water in it with the cap closed. If the water bottle is empty, it must be displayed with the cap open Double Bunk Configuration (RH&T Only) ■■ The upper bunk will hang the backpack by the carrying handle at the wall locker end of the bed over the left bed post, with the back of the backpack grounded against the inspection side of the bed Double Bunk End-of-Bed Display (RH&T) 26 Chapter 04 :: End-of-Bed Display Chapter 05 Mark First Issue and Personal Items General Instructions Marks must be approximately 1 1/2 inches long and 1/2 inch high. The example shown below (Fig 05-1) can be used as a reference. Your laundry mark consists of the first letter of your last name and the last four numbers of your Social Security Number (SSN). ■■ Using a white, silver or black marking pen, whichever M7712 shows up the best on the item being marked, neatly print your laundry mark on all issued items. (Do not use a combination of pen colors on one item) 1/2 inch ■■ Marking of any item not covered in this chapter is optional ■■ Your laundry mark must always remain clear and 1 1/2 inch legible Fig 05-1 :: Marking Example ■■ Re-mark an item if the mark fades or becomes unreadable ■■ Check all items returned from the cleaners or laundry and re-mark as necessary ■■ Do not re-mark an item if the mark is upside down or at an angle, as long as it is in the correct location. If you mark an item in the wrong place, do not cross out your mark, simply re-mark the item in the appropriate area ■■ If an item has someone else’s laundry mark on it, draw a single line through their laundry mark and place your laundry mark below, beside or above it (Fig 05-2) Towel Lay the towel flat with the excess away from you and center height and width of your laundry mark on the widest band nearest you. If your towel has no band, center your laundry mark on the width of the towel approximately 1 inch up from the seam. (Fig 05-3) Fig 05-3 :: Towel Fig 05-2 :: Correcting an improperly marked item OCP T-shirts/Physical Training (PT) Shirt Center on the inside back of the neckband on the rear of the shirt. (Fig 05-4) Fig 05-4 :: T-Shirt Chapter 05 :: Mark First Issue and Personal Items 27 Underwear (males)/Navy Blue or Black Spandex Shorts Place your laundry mark on the inside of the waistband near the left front as worn. (Fig 05-5) Fig 05-5 :: Underwear PT Shorts Place your laundry mark on the sewn-in tag located on the back of the shorts as worn. (Fig 05-6) Fig 05-6 :: PT Shorts Extreme Cold/Wet Weather Jacket Mark on the specification tag where space allows, location may vary. If there is no specification tag, center laundry mark on the inside rear of jacket, approximately 1 inch below the base of the collar seam. (Fig 05-7) Fig 05-7 :: Extreme Cold/Wet Weather Jacket 28 Chapter 05 :: Mark First Issue and Personal Items OCP Coat Mark on the inside left facing (as worn) so the bottom of your laundry mark is approximately 3 inches up from, and parallel to, the bottom seam of the coat. (Fig 05-8) 67 B34 Fig 05-8 :: OCP Coat 67 B34 OCP Cap Center your laundry mark on the underside of the visor near the sweatband. (Fig 05-9) Underside of Cap Fig 05-9 :: OCP Cap M6712 OCP Trousers ■■ Mark the inside of the waistband near the left front (as worn) (Fig 05-10) ■■ Ensure you begin the laundry mark approximately 4 1/2 inches in from the opening edge of the trousers M6712 M6712 Fig 05-10 :: OCP Trousers Chapter 05 :: Mark First Issue and Personal Items 29 Combat Boots and Running Shoes Combat boots and running shoes will be marked on the inside left (as worn) of each boot/shoe, near the top. (Figs 05-11 and 05-12) 2 M671 Fig 05-11 :: Combat Boot Fig 05-12 :: Running Shoe PT Warm-up Suit PT Jacket - Mark the PT jacket on the blank white tag located in one of the side pockets (location may vary). If there is no blank white tag, place your laundry mark on the specification tag or sewn-in tag. (Fig 05-13) Fig 05-13 :: PT Jacket PT Pants - Mark the PT pants on the blank white tag located in one of the side pockets (location may vary). If there is no blank white tag, place your laundry mark on the specification tag or sewn-in tag. (Fig 05-14) Fig 05-14 :: PT Pants 30 Chapter 05 :: Mark First Issue and Personal Items Mesh Bags Place your laundry mark on the tag. (Fig 05-15) Fig 05-15 :: Mesh Bag Duffel Bag Lay your duffel bag down with the open end away from you and the pocket facing up. Open the pocket and fold the pocket flap up so the underside of the flap is showing. Place your laundry mark on the pocket flap to the left of the snap. If the bag is already marked, draw a line through the existing mark and place your laundry mark to the right of the snap. (Fig 05-16) Fig 05-16 :: Duffle Bag Backpack Using a silver marking pen, place laundry mark underneath the top flap of the small compartment. (Fig 05-17) Fig 05-17 :: Backpack Chapter 05 :: Mark First Issue and Personal Items 31 32 Chapter 05 :: Mark First Issue and Personal Items Chapter 06 First Issue Clothing Drawer General Instructions Keep your clothing drawer and the items placed in it clean, dry, serviceable, properly marked, folded/rolled and displayed properly. If an item becomes unserviceable, bring it to your Military Training Instructor (MTI) and they will determine whether or not the item needs to be replaced. If an item is not available for display, leave that space empty (“reserved parking”). Items must show signs of use and be displayed right side out. Remove strings and tags. Do not remove sewn-in tags. Do not iron clothing drawer items. Colored towels are authorized in your clothing drawer. All directional terms used in this chapter are as you would look at the item; left is your left and right is your right. Sizing Stack like items with the longest item on the bottom. (Fig 06-1) Folding and Rolling Instructions Fig 06-1 :: Sizing Example Underwear/Boxer Shorts ■■ Lay the underwear flat with the front down and waistband away from you (Fig 06-2) ■■ Fold in half from the crotch to the top of waistband. Fold boxer shorts in half from the leg openings to the top of the waist band (Fig 06-3 and 06-4) Fig 06-2 Fig 06-3 Fig 06-4 ■■ Starting with the left side, fold each side toward the center in thirds (Figs 06-5 and 06-6) ■■ When you have completely folded your underwear, check it to make sure it is clean, dry, free of strings and the edges are even. If you have folded your underwear properly, with the front facing up and the waist band away from you there will be a single fold on the left side (Fig 06-7) Fig 06-5 Fig 06-6 Fig 06-7 Chapter 06 :: First Issue Clothing Drawer 33 Socks (Black Cotton/Boot Socks) Socks are rolled as a pair. ■■ Lay a pair of socks flat (right side out), one on top of the other with the heels up and the open end away from you (to help keep excess material from sticking out the back, offset bottom sock by approximately 2 inches) (Fig 06-8) ■■ Fold the heel down until it is flat (direction does not matter) (Fig 06-9) ■■ Roll the socks from the toe to the open ends (Figs 06-10 and 06-11) Fig 06-9 Fig 06-8 Fig 06-10 Fig 06-11 ■■ Fold the top sock open end back over the entire roll so that the open end of the sock conforms to the shape of the rolled sock (Fig 06-12) ■■ Check the opposite side of the roll to ensure closed side forms a curve (“smile”) (Fig 06-13) Fig 06-12 Fig 06-13 34 Chapter 06 :: First Issue Clothing Drawer Towel ■■ Lay your towel flat with the laundry mark down and to your right ■■ Starting with the side closest to you, fold the towel Away from you until it is approximately 12 inches wide. If you started with a 24 inch wide towel, this first fold will be in half. If the towel is more than 24 inches wide, fold it away from you so that the bottom layer is approximately 12 inches wide, and then fold the top layer back toward you until the folded towel is approximately 12 inches wide (Fig 06-14) Fig 06-14 ■■ Fold the towel in half lengthwise, starting with the side farthest away from you (folding Toward you) so that the towel is approximately 6 inches wide (Fig 06-15) Fig 06-15 ■■ Fold the towel in half from left to right twice (Figs 06-16 and 06-17) Fig 06-16 Fig 06-17 ■■ When you have completely folded the towel, check it over to make sure it is clean, dry and free of strings and the edges are even. Face single fold toward you, with short edges away on the bottom. (Fig 06-18). If you folded the towel correctly, there will be Four single folds on the left side and a portion of the laundry mark will be visible on the bottom right Fig 06-18 Chapter 06 :: First Issue Clothing Drawer 35 OCP T-shirts ■■ Lay the T-shirt flat with the laundry mark down and to your right (Fig 06-19) ■■ Starting from side closest to you, fold T-shirt in half away from you (Fig 06-20) ■■ Fold sleeves towards you, squaring off the edges (Fig 06-21) ■■ Fold T-shirt in half again from furthest edge (side with sleeves) back towards you (Fig 06-22) ■■ Roll the T-shirt from the waist to the neck (Fig 06-23) ■■ When you have completely rolled your (Fig 06-24) Fig 06-19 Fig 06-20 Fig 06-21 Fig 06-22 Fig 06-23 Fig 06-24 36 Chapter 06 :: First Issue Clothing Drawer Sports Bras ■■ Lay the bra flat with the front down and the straps away from you (Fig 06-25) ■■ Fold the straps Toward you until they are even with the midriff (bottom) (Fig 06-26) ■■ Fold the bra in half from left to right ■■ When you are finished, there will be a single fold to the left. Make sure the bra is clean, dry, free of strings and the edges are even (Fig 06-27) Fig 06-26 Fig 06-25 Fig 06-27 Note: Follow these same directions to fold a full length sports bra (one that does not stop at the midriff area). However, fold the straps down all the way to the bottom edge of the bra instead of stopping at the midriff area Bras ■■ Place one cup inside the other cup (Fig 06-28) ■■ Tuck the straps and back of the bra completely inside the cups (Fig 06-29) ■■ When you have completely folded your bra, make sure it is clean, dry, free of strings and the edges are even Fig 06-28 Fig 06-29 Chapter 06 :: First Issue Clothing Drawer 37 Placement All instructions for placement are given as if you are looking into the drawer from the front. Underwear ■■ With the front of each pair of underwear facing up, place the underwear so that the single fold is facing to the left and the waistband is toward the rear of the drawer ■■ Flush the right side of all underwear with each other ■■ Ground the entire stack of underwear to the most protruding portion on the right side of the drawer Socks Boot Socks ►► Ground your boot socks to the rear and left side of the drawer ►► Place each roll so the open end is to the left and the “smile” is :: RM Note :: to the right (no frowns) Step 1 :: Identify the Hazards ►► Ground boot socks parallel to the rear of the drawer and to each other (“reserve parking” if item is not there) Metal drawers have sharp edges that increase the probability of cutting your ►► Stack socks on top of each other when the line has reached the arm or hand stack of underwear Black Cotton Socks ►► Ground your black cotton socks to the left side of the drawer and to your green boot socks (“reserve parking” if item is not there to ground to) ►► Place each roll next to each other lengthwise so the open end is to the left and smile to the right (“reserve parking” if item is not there) ►► Stack socks on top of each other when the line has reached the stack of underwear Male Clothing Drawer 38 Chapter 06 :: First Issue Clothing Drawer