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Alcohol use is prevalent among military personnel, with many engaging in binge drinking behaviors. Military trainees are unique in that they experience an enforced alcohol ban for eight weeks while in Basic Military Training (BMT). However, they are also typically young adults, who consume alcohol at higher rates than any other age group. The current study aimed to describe alcohol consumption among trainees, determine when, where, and with whom Airmen drank for the first time during Technical Training, and if these patterns were significantly different based on descriptive norms (i.e., beliefs about how many other individuals engage in a certain behavior) related to alcohol use given that most military members consume alcohol. Lastly, we aimed to determine if alcohol consumption or potential alcohol use disorders (AUDs) were significantly different based on descriptive norms. Materials and Methods. Airmen (N = 599) were recruited at Joint Base San Antonio Fort Sam Houston during their last week of Technical Training to complete a survey. Study procedures were approved by the 59th Medical Wing Institutional Review Board. Participants were asked about their beliefs related to how many other Airmen drink alcohol (i.e., less than 50 percent, 50 percent or greater), their own experiences with alcohol (e.g., how much they drink compared to consumption before military service, blackouts after drinking during Technical Training), and when, where, and with whom they consumed alcohol for the first time after beginning military training. Results. Over half of Airmen reported not engaging in drinking behaviors during Technical Training. Among those who reported drinking one or more drinks during Technical Training, most reported drinking the same amount or less than they did prior to BMT. Majority of Airmen reported that they had maybe experienced blackouts from drinking since Technical Training.