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Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon

 The Air Force Basic Military Training Instructor Ribbon (AFMBTIR) is awarded to acknowledge past, present, and future Basic Military Training (BMT) Instructors, the AFBMTIR is awarded to AF active duty, Reserve, and Guard personnel. Basic Military Training (BMT) Instructors (SDI 8B000) at AF BMT and AF Officer Training School are eligible, both past and present, if they were on duty on or after 7 December 1998.

 The basic award is presented upon graduation from Military Training Instructor (MTI) School, and wear of the ribbon becomes permanent after successful completion of at least 12 months tour of duty as an MTI.

 The 737 TRG Commander may waive the minimum qualifying tour length if a member cannot complete the tour for a valid reason. They may also withdraw authorization to wear the ribbon for those who are eliminated from the MTI program for disciplinary reasons.

 The authorization to wear the ribbon is retroactive for any member who has successfully completed 12 months duty as a MTI and is currently on active duty or a member of the Reserve/Guard component as of 7 December 1998.

 Technical school training instructors are not eligible for this ribbon.

 Authorized Device: An Oak Leaf Cluster is awarded for an additional three years of MTI duty following the basic tour of 3 (prior to 21 November 1994) or 4 years (on or after 21 November 1994).

AFI 36-2803 changes implemented September 14, 2016:

A2.2. The Basic Military Training (BMT) Instructor ribbon was established to recognize BMT Instructors (includes SDI 8B000 - AF BMT and AF Officer Training School) for a tour of duty as a military training instructor (MTI) from 7 December 1998 to 3 September 2014.

A2.2.1. Effective 4 September 2014, the AFMBTIR is no longer authorized to be awarded. Graduates of the MTI School on/after 4 September 2014 will be recognized with an Air Force Special Duty Ribbon upon successful completion of a tour of duty as an MTI.

A2.2.2. Exception. The 12-month tour length requirement for the AFBMTIR is waived for members authorized temporary wear of the AFBMTIR on/before 3 September 2014. These members may be authorized permanent wear of the AFBMTIR.

Category of Award: Air Force Service Medals and Achievement Awards

Approved on: December 7, 1998

Authorized Device(s): Bronze and/or Silver Oak Leaf Cluster(s)

References:
AFI 36-2803, The Air Force Military Awards and Decorations Program, Attachment A, Paragraph A2.2. and Page 158

Page updated November 17, 2016

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