Ship-Day Reporting And Out-Processing

Bring everything identified in the BMT information email, including the packed items and the required original documents.

Process: The out-processing sequence is expected to be:

Go to Building 625 and obtain the required checklist.

Go to medical. Medical will confirm that you still meet the applicable weight and health standards and determine whether anything new needs to be addressed.

Go to finance. Finance will double- and triple-check the records to make sure the financial information is in order.

Receive a briefing from your flight chief (TSgt Wells) and the lead recruiter. The purpose is to confirm that you understand what you need, that the process with the Air Force has gone smoothly so far, and that you have the reporting instructions for arrival in San Antonio.

Return to Building 625 and receive the packet of orders and related documents needed for in-processing at BMT.

Receive the final flight itinerary. The itinerary is not expected earlier because it is not needed until all out-processing requirements are complete and it is confirmed that you are actually departing.

Travel to the airport with your flight chief (TSgt Wells) in a government vehicle.

Departure photo: Your flight chief (TSgt Wells) generally takes a photo of the individual trainee or the group at the airport as a memorial of the day they left. Trainees may request another reasonable and appropriate way to make the departure more memorable.

General rule: The most recent BMT information email, orders, amended orders, and instructions provided during out-processing or training control what applies. This FAQ explains the local process in more detail but does not replace newer written guidance.

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