Tech School

After 8 hours driving, we arrived Biloxi, Mississippi.

We got the help of 6 Elders in this area and moved all the stuffs in both trailer and truck into the apartment. It is a nice community and very convenient. The apartment is big. I love it.

Pat will be in Tech school for 63 days. He will be on they called "Phase Program". There are 3 phases. The Phase Program begins on the day the recruit arrives at the technical school and (in most cases) ends when an airman graduates technical training and proceeds to their first permanent duty assignment.

Phase I----
runs from arrival at the initial Air Force technical training base through the 14th calendar day after arrival .During Phase I, Airmen

•Will remain on on base at all times. Training/operations group commanders may make exceptions on a case-by-case basis.

•Will not purchase, possess, or consume alcohol.

•Will wear military uniform on and off duty. EXCEPTION: They may wear civilian attire inside their dormitory only.

•Will adhere to a call to quarters (curfew) of 2200 (10:00 PM) to 0400 (4:00 AM) Sunday through Saturday. EXCEPTION: Training/operations group commanders will determine, in writing, call to quarters for Airmen assigned to shifts other than a traditional day shift.

•Will eat three meals per day, Monday through Friday, in a base dining facility (chow hall).

•Will not operate, ride in, or utilize a private motor vehicle (PMV).

•Will have their rooms inspected a minimum of once per week, but not on the same day every week. These inspections will be documented and kept for a minimum of 30 days. Airmen must keep their rooms according to local guidelines.

•Will make their beds with issue sheets and a bedspread or blanket. Personalized bedspreads or comforters are not authorized.

•Will not hang pictures of any kind on the walls or lockers. Note: Pictures in a frame, no larger than 8 inches by 10 inches, may be displayed on the Airman's desktop, but must not be of a sexually explicit or degrading nature.

•May have an alarm clock or radio alarm clock on their nightstand or desk.

•May not possess or use a television or stereo in their dormitory room. They may, however, use existing televisions or stereos located in dayrooms or common areas.

•Will march to and from all locations.

•Will participate in a formal open ranks inspection conducted by an MTL a minimum of once per week. Note: If a location does not have enough Airmen to conduct a formal open ranks inspection (two- to four-element formation), MTLs will perform a uniform inspection.

•May use a personal electronic device (cell phone, MP3 player, ect.) inside their dormitory during nonduty hours only.

•Will pass all required open ranks and room evaluations prior to progressing to Phase II. (Units will determine pass/fail depending on locally developed standards.)

Phase II ------
runs from the 15th calendar day through the 35th calendar day.During this phase, Airmen:

•Will remain in uniform and on station during duty hours. If Airmen go off station, they will wear the appropriate blue uniform combination and remain in the local area as determined in writing by the training/operations group commander.

•May consume alcohol if of legal age on base only, but not during the duty week or 12 hours prior to duty.

•May ride in and operate a private motor vehicle (PMV) after duty hours.

•Will adhere to a call to quarters (curfew) of 2200 (10:00 P.M.) to 0400 (4:00 A.M.) on evenings prior to duty days and a curfew of 2400 (Midnight) to 0400 on evenings prior to nonduty days.

•Will have their rooms inspected a minimum of one time while in Phase II. Airmen must keep their rooms according to local guidelines, but may personalize their rooms.

•Will march to and from all locations during duty hours.

•Will participate in a formal open ranks inspection conducted by an MTL a minimum of one time while in Phase II.

•May use a personal electronic device (such as cell phones and MP3 players) after duty hours only.

•Will pass all required open ranks and room evaluations prior to progressing to Phase III. (Units will determine pass/fail depending on locally developed standards.)

Phase III----
runs from the 36th calendar day through completion of all technical training and departure for permanent duty assignment.During this phase, Airmen:

•Will remain in uniform and on station during duty hours. Training/operations group commanders will determine, in writing, off-base mileage restrictions and weekend travel procedures.

•Will not consume alcohol 12 hours prior to duty.

•Will not possess or consume alcohol in the dormitory or immediate surrounding area. Those who choose to drink alcohol will do so responsibly and not bring discredit to the Air Force, in or out of uniform.

•Have no restrictions on the use of private motor vehicles (PMVs). Training/operations group commanders will determine in writing if Phase III Airmen are allowed to drive to and from school.

•Will adhere to a call to quarters (curfew) of 2200 (10:00 P.M.) on evenings prior to duty days. Training/operations group commanders will determine, in writing, call to quarters for Airmen assigned to shifts other than a traditional day shift.

•Training/operations group commanders will determine, in writing, if and when Airmen in Phase III are required to have their rooms inspected.

•Training/operations group commanders, will determine, in writing, if and when Airmen in Phase III are required to march while in uniform.

He said we can't even get on base to see him for the first 2 weeks when he is in Phase I. at least he call use his cell phone now. Better than nothing. But Thanksgiving is next Thursday. And I don't even know if he can come home for that or we can get on base to see him or not. So we will see.