I don’t think people understand how difficult it is to get through the tech school part of the training. The old Special Operations Weather Technician/SOWT (now Special Reconnaissance/SR) technical training had a 90% wash out rate. I went through that tech school in the early 90’s and it was the equivalent of 2 years of university level meteorology classes in a 3 month time frame.

Air Force Special Warfare is the creme de la creme of Special Operations in the United States military and very few people actually know this! Including the people who spend countless hours online and on KZread watching Special Operations videos! Most would say Delta and Seal Team 6 operators who ARE are deadliest fighting forces but Air Force Special Operations have the longer much tougher pipeline to make it and also have the highest attrition rates for candidates! The deadliest people in a combat theater ARE the Air Force CCT'S, FACT! They have eliminated more enemy combatants than all the other Special Operators COMBINED! And in a life or death situation it's an Air Force PJ that you want coming to rescue you, even the Seals and Delta guys rely on THEM!!

@starwarsfanon128

7 ай бұрын

A lot of people forget about TACP. And that TACP’s are the ones with the JTAC qual and only one in the military to get it in the pipeline. CCT’s can get it only after their pipeline as an extra qual

@fullmetalkriz1179

7 ай бұрын

I am currently training and working towards my goals of getting into Air Force Special Warfare. So all of these are really good to know about.

@robmills7611

7 ай бұрын

@@fullmetalkriz1179 Way to "aim high!" God bless you and best of luck!!

@fullmetalkriz1179

7 ай бұрын

@@robmills7611 Thanks man I appreciate it! I know it’s going to be one hell of a journey but hopefully I get there. 😊👍🏼

@giannisantetokoumnpo7473

7 ай бұрын

God bless you man, don't wish! Do it. (I also wanna be AFSOC in the future 😂)​@@fullmetalkriz1179

I was so pissed off when I joined the military, because I never heard of any AFSOC, untill I got to jump school in Ft Benning, back in 2000. I met 3 AF guys,going threw the pipelines,2 were ccts,and 1 was going threw the PJ pipelines. But when I would hang out with the CCT pipeline guys,they told me all the schools they have to go threw. I was jealous AF,because I thought that job sounded like the greatest job in the military. And the next year, there was a TACP,in my Ranger class. But on both my deployments after 9/11, we had CCTs attached to are oda.

Being a retired PJ you are all talking apples and oranges. Combat rescue and recovery IS NOT kicking doors and eliminating high value targets. My selection class started 56 students and 4 graduated. Those are good numbers. There were a few “ training exercises” that students would quit before they even got to the pool. Take away a man’s access to breath and all three bravado and muscles go out the window.

Tier 1 operators, also serve on their own Special Tactics teams. PJs also serve on Combat Search and Rescue teams!

Ans is 2 weeks and the attrition rate is more like 90% or higher

It's legendary that you got pictures of SWCC 😂 Honestly though, to those watching, if you want to pass assessment and selection become phenomenal at OCP underwaters. Perfect buddy-breathing. You must use the egg-beater kick and the frog-kick. Nail these and you will be in strong shape to pass. Strong. Legs. WIN.

I just started my development phase for Air Force Special Warfare. My goal is to get selected for Pararescue

@vividchilling2492

3 ай бұрын

same here bro, going to MEPS in 2 weeks, a lot to do.

@marcoalicandri1804

3 ай бұрын

I’m 19 and what to get into being a PJ or CCT, how do I get where u r right now?

@vividchilling2492

3 ай бұрын

@@marcoalicandri1804 watch the vids bro, become strong af

@youreameathead5817

3 ай бұрын

@@marcoalicandri1804in the process rn, find a special warfare recruiter and train ift standards every day until you can do it sick and tired

@michaelmcwhirter

3 ай бұрын

If you want to pass assessment and selection become phenomenal at OCP underwaters. Perfect buddy-breathing. You must use the egg-beater kick and the frog-kick. Nail these and you will be in strong shape to pass. Strong. Legs. WIN.

Not sure if it's been mentioned, but you show TACP in the video, but don't mention them.

The double sit up reps, I believe they meant 1 sit-up and 1 push-ups with the push-ups at the bottom being pull ups

I'm not too proud to admit that, even at my physical peak, I probably wouldn't make it through this course. I could handle the physical fitness portions, I could MAYBE train enough to meet those running times, but I'm almost certain I wouldn't be able to meet those swim qualifiers. My highest respect goes to these men. 👏💪

Hey, just to let you know, the table at 2:22 has a small error. "Sit-ups" is in there twice and "pushups" got shoved down in to where pullups should be.

@SOFPrepCoach

8 ай бұрын

Good catch. Not something I can change now that it’s been published unfortunately though

@bibbayeet8007

8 ай бұрын

@sofprepguy Yeah, I figured. If anything, I'm hoping my explanation can clear confusion someone might have. Keep up the good stuff 👍

@user-sr9jz4sx3m

3 ай бұрын

@@bibbayeet8007 Thanks man I was just looking at it and was a little confused but this helped.

All special operators/forces are bad ass !

I’m 18 and still in high school I have 6 months before I graduate. I can do 15 pull ups, 60 sit ups, 57 push ups, 1.6 miles in 9:38. Im still practicing swimming. Would it be wise of me to pursue special warfare with the high attrition rate?

@SOFPrepCoach

9 ай бұрын

Just make sure you’re ready

@adamdunn1

9 ай бұрын

If you have to question yourself or others Don't do it

@SupaFlyBall

9 ай бұрын

Just because you hit entrance standards for a tests doesn’t mean you will do well for A&S. Train for the lifestyle of the career and not the tests it take you farther than getting ready for the PAST. As well it’s not about just being fit… if you’re not gonna be a team player/know when to be a leader/follower you are not going to get selected. Work on character aspects too. Fitness is just the start of it but good luck you’ll be great

@Censor_China

8 ай бұрын

I did last year for SO for navy and i secured hell week. No where near done but its the start. You have similar scores to what i had but its really true what they say, its all about the person and if they have the drive and determination to win. At least what drove me allowed me to compete one of my mile stones just never forget your whys

@elianchacon5646

8 ай бұрын

@@Censor_China congratulations dude! Good luck and I’ll keep you in my prayers please do the same for me.

Can I do rotc then go to para rescue?

@SOFPrepCoach

7 ай бұрын

Yes, as a combat rescue officer

I’m a week and a half out from SFRE and over the last month my 2 mile time has gone from 13:30 to 16:04. I have been rehabbing tendinitis in my feet that I developed right around when I was running a 13:30 2 mile a month ago. I’ve been able to heal up from that. My question is, do I train as hard as I can for the next 4 or 5 days to see if I can hit those times again before SFRE or should I keep the intensity low and hope that I can be able to peak again when I go to SFRE? For those who don’t know, SFRE is the national guards pre selection for SFAS.

@pjinspired

8 ай бұрын

Bro if you’re 4-5days out before attending any rigorous selection. You should not be training intense at all. Hell you should be tapering a month or two before you ship out because you already risk overtraining.

You forgot to mention TACP’s as they’re also special warfare

@datdude4611

7 ай бұрын

They’re conventional military, not special operations

@mex6280

6 ай бұрын

TACP airman are seperate from STGA Airman (PJ,CCT,SR). TACP airman do not attend A&S

@anthonyy_vivid5438

3 ай бұрын

@@mex6280 fr????

@anthonyy_vivid5438

3 ай бұрын

@@mex6280 Am looking at my papers and TACP also has to do underwaters and swimming in order to pass I believe for the IFT

@okthisisthelasttimeipromise

23 күн бұрын

Respect to the TACP’s but they are not considered USAF special warfare.

Bro you need more than that if you can only do that in basic you will have a hard time im just gonna let you know. You need be able to do thousands push up and sit ups hundreds of pull ups make sure your core is good with your legs 6 inches above aground. Your evaluated every day. And just because you have spec ops mos sign in basic you need to make sure to do the basic training to besy you can. Piece the day out. Make sure you dont let anything let you get mad. Dont think the endgame finish line you got 2 years you won't even make threw basic if you think that way. And dont have a back up plan if you're thinking about being in special operations shit gets hard. They want the best who can stand extreme amount of pressure.

@carlosval7254

2 ай бұрын

If they are needing to save Marines, which they do…I wonder why they don’t want you getting mad, duh under fire that’s not good, but I mean like on a run… a little inner rage is an amazing fuel. This is coming from a Marine. I want to try out from them, I’ll need to train for probably a solid year just so I can offer the best of my ability. I already know I more than likely will have to fight my ass off for a spot.

@isaacsteel1

2 ай бұрын

​@@carlosval7254 yeah i can understand that yeah I know everyone mos to help the next person down the line. But in fireline they are the ones that save a lot of people's asses. Tacp call the air strike. Cct makes sure it's okay for them to come in. Sre looks for the enemy. Pj medical and plane rescue. If you want to try go for it man. It can be hard but but you will be able to wear something few people have worn. I still remember master sergeant rael telling me I better start learning first there last out. Which cct has a moto for that. Since you're a marine idk how selection will go for ya. Ik for regular people it's In basic training. How much longer you got with your other contract rn? Because you probably have to let that end also but preparing for it can be a smart idea. You should be able to handle being under pressure easily since you did marine BMT. But don't get too cocky when you go through just listen and piece that shit out bro I bet you become a good operator.

Why is the attrition high? Is that people dropping out by their own will?

@vividchilling2492

3 ай бұрын

I think so

@ahiezzehd221

23 күн бұрын

I'm a little bit late but, yes. Attrition rate is so high mainly because of willful quitting, but can also be due to medical rollout, sometimes your body just cant handle it. Other times it's your mind.

Fucking A. U.S.A.F 1972-1978❤

I ran a 2 Mile in 14 Minutes in the Infantry and that was actually considered SLOW. Yeah, so looking at the Physical Standards of the Air Force Special Operations. I would say they are about the same Level as the Army Infantry. At Least what the Unit Expects out of a standard Grunt. However, I assume thr Air Force Special Operations, is more mentally demanding. Considering the Technical Aspect involved in Close Air Support. Also, the Physical Standards I assume are just that Standard. I have a feeling that they are looking for other aspects that are more important than just being a PT Stud in their Selection Process. Like a lot of Delta Guys aren't considered like Olympic Level Athletes. They just have other aspects that are more important. Like being able to operate in extremely stressful environments without losing your cool. You can be the best PT Stud in the World, However, how well do you operate with 4 Hours of Sleep, Wet, Cold, Hungry and pushed to your Mental Breaking Point. What most Special Operations Forces look for isn't the best Athlete. Its the Guy that has the X Factor. The "Zero Quit" spirit that will push him beyond his peers

You should make a video on Marine Recon/Force Recon

In 1969, the physical requirements to qualify was 1 mile in 7 minutes in fatigues and combat boots. Every basic training requirements were amped up. Had to go faster, more, and only 1 minute to recover before going on to the next. My buddies in basic thought I had pissed off the DI and was paying some kind of penalty.

TACP?

@ryandickson2224

9 ай бұрын

TACPs go to prep, but not A&S. They go directly from prep, to the TACP schoolhouse. The schoolhouse attrition is very high much like A&S tho.

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Why u don’t make videos often? It’s not like u got nothing else to talk about? U got more subjects like Navy Seal Team 6 Selection aka Green team/Delta force Selection or even marine Recon/Raiders selection tips like bro I can name so many idea 💡. Just give us more videos

@rj8183

9 ай бұрын

SFAS is adding 1 more week btw. Land Nav gettin harder (as if it wasnt already) Amongst other things. Ijs

@SOFPrepCoach

9 ай бұрын

List off your video ideas!

@vividchilling2492

3 ай бұрын

So entitled

And I will give you some questions u can answer😊 1 - I hate Running s Like alot what other exercise can I do to Run for longer and faster 2 - how do I increase my push-ups without just cranking out 100s of push-ups daily because that's boring 3 - What's 3 Exercise that's great for a full Body Workout 😊

@MrRepid

9 ай бұрын

Why don’t you google more often

@SOFPrepCoach

9 ай бұрын

1 - Cycling, Rowing 2 - This is a good idea for a future video 3 - Squat, Deadlift, Pull Up

@Samuel17771

9 ай бұрын

To increase push-ups, start bench pressing heavy. If you have 2 people who each weigh 175 pounds, and the first person can only bench their bodyweight, while the other candidate has a 315lb bench, who do you think will have an easier time doing push-ups?

@ryandickson2224

9 ай бұрын

there's no way this comment isn't satire

@taintwasher3703

8 ай бұрын

If you go special warfare you are going to be running dozens of miles every week. During selection you will be running like 60 or 70 per week

Never seen an asian american pj

Lol

What the hell is this 4 weeks shit? It was 12 back in the day. BZ0501 😮

@stevenwilson3833

6 ай бұрын

It’s 4 weeks technically, but 15 days are actual field days, the rest is gear issue, time to prep your kits and psychological testing.

@rain-el9381

4 ай бұрын

If you factor in SWCC/A&S and Pre-Dive, which you have to graduate to be considered a pipeline trainee in the eyes of the community, it totals up to about 12-13 weeks of actual training not counting the admin stuff in between.

@vividchilling2492

3 ай бұрын

@@stevenwilson3833 What is the psychological testing?

@anthonyy_vivid5438

3 ай бұрын

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I think the Decent Army Infantryman could pass their selection.

@newjerseypoontappa1026

4 ай бұрын

The corpsman seal, a navy diver, navy EOD, FAST marines, and rangers/gbs I know wanted nothing to do with af selection even with the six figure re enlistment/crossover bonuses. They could get through selection if they’re fit and motivated enough, but then you have years of training and schooling that you probably won’t get through. The level of training they receive is astronomical and you have to be able to adapt between supporting SOF/conventional forces from all branches in any environment. Even a decorated combat commissioned 11a mustang would have a very low chance of making through the pipeline. You gotta be a freak athlete, a genius, and be able to communicate extremely effectively in fast paced environments. That’s a rare breed who’s a freak of nature. Nothing against 11b’s. If any decent 11b could make it through then they’d have a lot more numbers as nothing beats AF quality of life and pay. If my 18d buddy, toughest dude I know, was washed out and the other toughest guys I know who respected the hell out of AF combat units but wanted nothing to do with it, it’s probably not something any decent infantryman could do even if they wanted and gave it there all. I’d argue that any decent 11b could get scrolled up after rasp and pass the long walk to a JSOC unit after some work ups/deployments. Water confidence/ATC/JTAC/Paramedics training is what gets most people who make it through selection. Then if they have a drop of army mentality they’re going to be a non select. They look for the right people because they’ve already got the best.

@vividchilling2492

3 ай бұрын

@@newjerseypoontappa1026 fuck, am going in around 5 months ish

Being a retired PJ you are all talking apples and oranges. Combat rescue and recovery IS NOT kicking doors and eliminating high value targets. My selection class started 56 students and 4 graduated. Those are good numbers. There were a few “ training exercises” that students would quit before they even got to the pool. Take away a man’s access to breath and all three bravado and muscles go out the window.