BMT Jobs and Responsibilities
BMT JOBS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
At BMT, most individuals if not all will be assigned some sort of responsibility while you’re there. When 30-50+ people live together, a lot of work needs done to maintain order and cleanliness.
Each MTI has their own ways of assigning roles. Some trick people in volunteering for some jobs, some just randomly select people, and some let people volunteer for a job they want. We have compiled a list of all the jobs and responsibilities at BMT so you can have a better understanding of what all needs done before arriving.
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Main Job Details at BMT
These are responsibilities that will be done nearly everyday or multiple times a day and one to multiple people will always be assigned to these jobs at BMT.
Dorm Chief
Element Leaders
Guidon Bearer
Chow Runner
Latrine Crew
Chapel Guide
Stairwell Crew
Dayroom Crew
Utility Crew
Hallway Crew
Fire Monitor
Road Guards
EC Monitor
Weapons Monitor
Bed Aligner
Shoe Aligner
Bed Tightener
Extra Duties at BMT
These are usually given to an individual or small group of your flight to do for a few hours or a day
Detail Flight
Medical or Appointment Escort
KP Duty
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