AETCI36-2651 — Basic Military And Technical Training

AETCI36-2651 governs roles, responsibilities, and execution guidance for Air Force basic military and technical training missions.

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  • Publication number: AETCI36-2651
  • Title: BASIC MILITARY AND TECHNICAL TRAINING
  • Date: 2025-02-28

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It implements DAFMAN 36-2689 and assigns AETC and overarching 2 AF responsibilities for BMT and technical training. It also requires updates in the instruction to be implemented within 120 days of publication.

Applies to: This instruction applies to the Regular Air Force, Air Force Reserve (AFR), Air National Guard (ANG), and Department of the Air Force (DAF) civilians permanently or temporarily assigned to the Air Education and Training Command (AETC).

Topics covered

  • Basic military training
  • Technical training
  • Instructor authorizations
  • Training manpower requirements
  • Intelligence training
  • Language training
  • Publication compliance waivers

Questions and answers

Who validates manpower requirements for training and when are Training Pipeline Managers notified?

Validates manpower requirements for training and notifies Training Pipeline Managers (TPM) when student man-years are impacted for non-medical courses.

Who verifies and approves changes in instructor authorizations?

Verifies and approves changes in instructor authorizations identified by base manpower offices.

What is the exception for medical training instructors?

Exception: Medical training instructors are verified and approved by their servicing manpower office.

What intelligence training courses does AETC/A2 coordinate to establish and implement?

Coordinates with intelligence AFCFMs, other MAJCOMs, 19 AF, and 2 AF to establish and implement initial, advanced, and supplemental courses to ensure intelligence training meets the needs of the career field.

How are approved waivers handled after approval?

A copy of all approved waivers must be sent to the Office of Primary Responsibility of the publication being waived within 30 days of approval.

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