My son was awarded a Bronze Star for his service in Afghanistan as a CCT 2019 his first deployment

@OnesReady

3 жыл бұрын

That’s amazing. Thank you for sharing!

@dwainsellers6453

3 жыл бұрын

@@OnesReady Thank you, I'm so very proud of of him.

@Evocati-Augusti

3 жыл бұрын

CCTs were really the "first there "their motto, as they were with the CIA to show what kind of power they wielded and the Afghans would shake to there bone when the laser finder was pointed at them as they watched the CCTs and the USAF bring the rain destroying target after target as they laid down more death than anyone in that war for years...in Iraq(it might be online) a CCT calls in an airstrike at the beginning of the Iraq war as a bunch of Iraq Army are leaving a building ..maybe 40-50..the bomb drops and the COMMS are clear and all you hear is somebody say "duuude" in a California accent lmao

@dwainsellers6453

3 жыл бұрын

@@Evocati-Augusti perfect!

@Mekhiclips

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for making your son

I hate to make this about race but it makes me very happy to see an African American or black CCT dude. Shit really really drives me

@jamisgood21

3 жыл бұрын

You definitely don't see a lot of black special forces. Not for any other reason it seems than they don't have a huge turnout to try out for them.

@bangtang1717

3 жыл бұрын

i mean hey, when you see someone like you even if its something small like personality or in this case skin color or ethnicity, it makes you identify with that person, and helps you think that "hey that could be you too". its psychology right?

@Ky-vv8nj

3 жыл бұрын

@@jamisgood21 I wonder why

@liamsparling

2 жыл бұрын

@@Ky-vv8nj not being racist but black people are more often than not negative buoyant so the swimming aspect of the pipeline can get them if they aren’t proficient enough or are too negative buoyant. It has to do with the bone density of African and African American skeletons is a lot stronger than Caucasian or Asian skeletons.

@Ky-vv8nj

2 жыл бұрын

@@liamsparling damn alright, thanks for the info man!

One of the reasons the CCT Pipeline is two or so years long is because. Once deployed you will most likely be operating without any other Controllers on the Team you’re attached to. So all you can rely on is what’s in your Ruck Sack, and Brain Housing Group.

@zpettigrew

11 ай бұрын

Yes. My PJ pipeline was about 2.5 years. For the same reasons. We usually go in with 2 guys when we evac/rescue more than 5. However, in contingency operations? Yeah -- those "regs" kinda get thrown out the window.

@offspringfan1288

6 ай бұрын

Yes, and you pull your weight then you are one of the boys. The SEALs, Rangers, Raiders, Recon, you name, if you are a competent CCT and pull your weight then you are accepted as a brother with those units you will augment into. Same can be said for PJs and Navy SARCs.

My son is in the CCT pipeline now and I've really appreciated being able watch your videos for info on the career field.

@HighTreason007

10 ай бұрын

Is he operating now?

Old School CCT here from way back in 1965. Great video with a lot of good info on what you guys do and had to go through to wear the Scarlet Beret (we wore blue ones when I was in). What we did in my days can't hold a candle to what you guys do today. I hold you all in the highest esteem.

@power95festered30

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, you laid the foundation. Respect

@semdavidanger

2 жыл бұрын

Oh,. My,.

@myklallen7184

Жыл бұрын

I agree...Blue Beret, Air Commandos

@nighthawkindarkness

Жыл бұрын

CCT 1963-1967 P30454 back when ground radio maintenance personnel were on the team.

I was in the 82nd Airborne Infantry in 1981-1987 and I remember having these dudes attached to us!

Army guy here. You’re spot on with rucking, at first it hurts but after a while rucking 22miles, is just a very long walk with your thoughts

@user-wd1vd9du2q

2 ай бұрын

I was with the 82nd Airborne and I remember those long ass marches and humping thru the boonies!

Hi from an ex British Army JTAC, joined in 1990 left in 2017, I miss this sooo much, they guys especially. I started off as a Royal Signals Radio op but did the course a couple of years into my service, I did do some time embedded in US unit’s of various types, we luckily always after the first few hours found out that we all had the same dark sense of humour, the things we got up to I still can’t repeat the crazy stuff that we got up to.

Thank you gents. Im Training hard and thank you for having Mr. Miller on..

@tenhauser

3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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3 жыл бұрын

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@tenhauser

3 жыл бұрын

OMG. I was running while listening to the podcast. Didn't even realize my phone was doing this....

By far most helpful SW information out there. thanks for all the help

@OnesReady

3 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Well done to the Ones Ready team. Renaldo was a great student and continues to listen, learn, and lead--it was a pleasure to listen.

@rickeymiller8998

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for training him. He was proud to finish training up there in Ft. Bragg.

I wish I was cool enough for CCT! I'm USAF vet. Just a mechanic. Always looked up to and revered the berets. I can't swim though and am terrified of water haha. Hence one big reason why I joined AF haha...only branch with no swimming requirements. (at least for BIG AF). I just ordered a few books "CCT", "Danger Close" (about TACP/JTAC), and a few others about CCT. Finished "Alone at Dawn" recently and reading "Guardian Angel" by Bill Sine about PJ's. I can't get enough USAFSOC! Living vicariously through the reading.

@timothyblazer1749

3 жыл бұрын

Without mechanics, stuff wouldn't fly. Your job was important! The better you did, the better the chance that a mission would succeed. TBH, 100% of SOCOM should buy a bottle for any active mechanic they encountered.

@jamisgood21

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothyblazer1749 Well thanks man. I appreciate it.

@aah4587

3 жыл бұрын

In another life I am a AFSOC .. mad respect

@robmills7611

9 ай бұрын

​@@timothyblazer1749God bless everyone in the U.S. military who does their job no matter what! I know special forces and Tier 1 operators get all the glory and expose but personally as an older person who's lived and seen a lot in my lifetime I am personally so GRATEFUL and PROUD for all the men and women who have and who do serve our country in our military! God bless and thank you all!! 👍❤️🇺🇸

I stumbled upon this channel. I wish I would have gone into CCT back in the 80s when I was in. I was a SP, hated every minute of it, except when I was in the field.

Love to see an okie in AF SW! Can’t wait till I can hopefully add another to the PJ’s. God willing! Thanks for the content guys definitely gives weekly motivation to keep going forward and be better than the week before!

Wow! SMSgt Miller is my little brother! I didn't know that they posted this video on youtube. I'm proud of you lil bro!

I’m currently a civ working toward the goal of joining and becoming a CCT. I appreciate the insights and seeing how a weakness was made a strength. As well as, the insights into focusing in the classroom just as much as the physical side. I’ve attended the IFT’s and figured out my strengths and weaknesses. Seeing the results of a strong belief in oneself and focused mindset carried by someone else is inspiring to continue on my journey to be one of the best. Dope podcast and definitely subscribing for more.

Thank you for your knowledge

A fellow Okie! Love to see it

such a captivating conversation

I was with CCT from 1971 until 1981 I have a pretty good idea what this is like.

Great Episode. Love the willpower

LET'S. FREAKIN. GOOOOOOOOOOOO.

My older brother is doing the apprentice course as we speak rn

"Ask 'em how that book is coming along" that had me rolling that's funny as hell

Elite of the elite! 2 year pipeline, wash out rate about 98 percent, tier 1

@ethanp7666

3 жыл бұрын

They’re classified as tier 1 operators and their pipeline has a 50% attrition rate in a&s and a further 27% in the Q course

@ethanp7666

3 жыл бұрын

@@jastonyuh765 sorry mis typed I meant tier 2 . The only CCTs that are tier one are the CCTs in 24 special tactics squadron which is a JSOC unit

Great show

Thanks for this.

@OnesReady

3 жыл бұрын

No worries!

Really helpful, good insight! Thank you, Ones Ready.

Great vid fellas

I knew nothing about CCT until I found out the back story on John Chapman.

Can you do a video bout your experience with different branches like the Marine Corps to AF special forces? Thank you

I'm old school ROMAD. Predecessor to TACP... No Pipeline.. I was in Comms.. After ground radio school at Keesler, automatically made ROMAD

Love the podcast! Was wondering if you guys could give some insight on how it is for prior service guys going through the pipeline

@SunGraal

3 жыл бұрын

If you’re interested try and get in touch with a Specwar recruiter as early as possible, especially if you’ll need waivers. I’ve been “working” with the recruiter since February, the process to rejoin is super slow, so get on it ASAP.

@johnhenderson6840

3 жыл бұрын

Jake Furnish been in the process for awhile now! Was coming off of an injury when I decided to endure this process so it’s takin me awhile to get back into great shape for the PAST. Appreciate the comment and keep working hard!

More story time? I do like those vids

Sorry if this is dumb I know for the 500 meter swim you can use free style but in actual selection with finning I’m Assuming you have to use the CSS?

Peaches, I know this is a long shot but would you mentor me sometime next year to get prepared to go through the CCT route

Does the CCT use the JO 7110.65W for the ATC course, or another handbook for ATC policies?

@OnesReady

3 жыл бұрын

Yep, we use the .65 for ATC. 🍑

Oklahoma boys 1up lets goooo!!

Not to sound weird but as a black man who is currently working on becoming a CCT I really enjoyed this show. How’s this guy doing? Could you guys get him back in the show?

@OnesReady

11 ай бұрын

He's doing great and thriving! I'll reach out to him, but I know he's either overseas or will be very shortly. 🍑

@TheConcierge1

11 ай бұрын

@@OnesReady thanks peaches

Get “Charlie Mike” or BG (HS) Holmes on!! #CCTLegends #WhatsUpPeaches

Hey guys quick question, Have any of you guys worked with Australian CCT’s and are they directly comparable to USAF CCT as there isn’t muck info on them in Australia. Thank you and also love the vids keep up the good work🤙

@OnesReady

3 жыл бұрын

I have worked with the Aussie CCT's, but it was a really long time again (2003) so I don't remember a lot of specifics. I do remember they were professional and awesome! I'm sure they've only gotten even more awesome over the years! 🍑

@YeahNah8900

3 жыл бұрын

Ones Ready Ah sweet thanks for the response, yeah from what I hear they’re constantly improving and staying awesome🤙

are the swim tests done in a 25 or 50 mt/yard pool? I've been working on my scores in a 25 yard pool and hit the equivalent of 500mt so its a lot of turns but i'm curious if i should be looking for a longer pool? Appreciate all the info and videos

@OnesReady

8 ай бұрын

It’s not a big deal either way. Just have a good enough time so that it won’t matter. -T

Is every CCT a JTAC?

I’m a little confused on what a pipeline looks like for a STO who gets commissioned through AFA or AFROTC, I love the podcast for the STOs but what type of preparation should people who are looking at the STO career field do?

@OnesReady

3 жыл бұрын

Essentially the same physical and mental preparation. What specific questions do you have?

@vincenzoventresca8407

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply, so is there any difference in training or the same just held to a higher standard? Also if someone joins through AFA or AFROTC do these officers have to take some additional schools in the pipeline?

What kind of supplements can you take in indoc? Also how much liberty do you have on weekends and what kind of stuff can you buy? Do they have exchange and stuff like that at training. Can you take caffeine or drinks while your in training? I'm not talking about coffee either?

@OnesReady

6 ай бұрын

None. No supplements authorized other than specific approval from flight docs. You can drink energy drinks on the weekend/off time, the question would be “why”.

Are y’all E7s and up?

One of my best friends in high school ended up becoming a CCT. He joined up in 2006 and served till 2015, chance you may know him. His nick name in high school was skids.

@OnesReady

11 ай бұрын

Maybe, but I don’t know a Skids so we probably didn’t call him that. 🍑

@darthsilversith667

11 ай бұрын

@@OnesReady Daniel Skidmore ring a bell?

@renaldomiller9294

24 күн бұрын

​@@darthsilversith667 Yup, I remember him

Hey I have a question if anyone is able to answer. How much rucking do you do in any of the AFSW pipelines? Is it Army/Marines level rucking where you do it so often it really wears on your back and knees only after a 4 or 4 year active duty enlistment term? Every Army/Marines person I’ve met and talked to (that did Infantry or even Mechanic) has told me they are constantly suffering in their lower back and knees (even tho they were active for “only” 3-4 years), can the same be said in AFSW pipelines? (I also say “only” when it comparison with those who stay in for 10+ years, im not currently military and have lots of respect for anyone serving right now). Thank you very much if anyone can answer this.

@OnesReady

2 жыл бұрын

So- results may vary. I can't say 100% what every person you talked to experienced- but we pride ourselves on the longevity and durability of the operators (and support) in AFSW. So while the stressors may be the same (and yes, we do lots of rucking)- you'll have WAY more resources to help keep you working. Hope that helped. -A

@TheZodiaq

2 жыл бұрын

@@OnesReady Hi, thank you so much for the response! This was an informative answer, I wouldn’t have to worry about bad knees/lower back in the long run then if I make it through the AFSW pipeline, thank you!

@OnesReady

2 жыл бұрын

@@TheZodiaq hahahah- you’ll still have a bad back and bad knees- it’ll just take longer 😎 But seriously, this job is hard and to do it for decades takes a toll. Even doing it for a short time is tough. -A

Do you really work with seal team 6 and delta if you are a CC.? Also are there training courses to prepare you for SW?

@burbsl1672

Жыл бұрын

They work with everyone

Anyone know Kyle Larsen CCT 2012-2016 21st STS

What was the swimming video he mentioned helped him?

@kevinmcdonald403

3 жыл бұрын

Total immersion . Its well known to help students in the pipeline

@dominicwander940

3 жыл бұрын

@@kevinmcdonald403 thank you so much!

CCT and CCT Operators are dope AF. Worked with them in Aeromedical Transport and the SOF PJ work I did. Guys are tough as coffin nails. However, I did beat the crap out of 3 CCT guys at one time - alone. By myself, with my bare hands. Yes, drinking was involved. A bunch of us were out watching a UFC in 2008. None of them believed that I used to be a Pro MMA Fighter and used to train with a guy fighting in the main event. So... I showed them. Even 3 of those tufffff guys didn't stand a chance. Great Operators though.

@OnesReady

11 ай бұрын

That is very cool! Thanks for sharing.

What’s the name of the book he got...?

@kevinmcdonald403

3 жыл бұрын

Total immersion swimming

I would come out of retirement tomorrow just to have a chance to fulfill the dream to be CCT. WTF, I swim fricking 7 days a week ( over 25 miles a week) and ruck frequently. Damn regret is a bitch. Is there a CCT for 43 year olds? LOL!!

If you see this comment and you’re training for the pipeline, any afsc and in the chicagoland area please respond, would love to have someone to drown with

@komea12

3 жыл бұрын

Wish you were near southeast texas

How tall is peaches?

You guys talk a TON about rucking. I don’t think I completely understand what it is or how to train for it. Got any advice on how it should be varied (hills, flats, trails, roads, etc.) and how much weight to pack (55/75/100#)? Thanks!

@profd65

2 жыл бұрын

What is it? You put a pack on your back, and start walking. Rucking is like backpacking, except you don't pitch a tent at the end of the walk. You're walking either for the sake of exercise or to meet a certain standard. For example, in Ranger School, you're required to ruck twelve miles in under three hours while carrying 47 pounds (a 35 pound ruck plus 12 pounds of water). I'm pretty sure this doesn't include the weight of the M4 rifle that you also have to carry. This is VERY ADVANCED rucking--something to set as a distant goal, definitely not something to start with. 16.8% of Ranger School students failed at this. You definitely should not go crazy with the weight, nor should you ruck more than two or three times per week. This is a serious exercise. If you Google "rucking," you'll actually find a lot of information. If I were you, I would also listen to what Rangers and Special Forces guys have to say about rucking--they've certainly done a lot of it.

Can someone that is color blind become a CCT?

@bujurocks8188

3 жыл бұрын

I dont think so, check the official website

@shanemccarthy439

3 жыл бұрын

Sorry man you can’t become a CCT if you are colorblind

How can one man be that close to ccts and not kno they exist. That's a different level of ghost 👻

The joke about who the CCT was just flew right over his head.......haha get it?

Everytime I fantasize about the next one's ready episode getting dropped it's dropped maybe they same brain power could work with women ............. I'm on too something

GulfZulu

Nock-nock is trying to return aka dog.

I hope all you special Operations Operators said " NO " to the Covid 19 Injections. You have a legal, constitutional and natural law right to reject the CV19 Injection. Thanks for your service........... Hooyah

@OnesReady

Жыл бұрын

Our medical information is absolutely none of your business. But thanks for your opinion! - A

Then don’t make it about race, it should be absolutely, on merit alone. Any colour shouldn’t ever come into the equation. .

@OnesReady

3 жыл бұрын

Hey John, thanks for the reply. To whom are you referring? Or what, I guess?

Do you really work with seal team 6 and delta if you are a CC.? Also are there training courses to prepare you for SW?

@timothyblazer1749

3 жыл бұрын

Read up. CCTs work with 100% of SOCOM units, when they need air support and logistics.

@komea12

3 жыл бұрын

@@timothyblazer1749 i thought so wasn't completely sure though.

@joshknix1866

3 жыл бұрын

A tier 1 CCT will work with delta and Dev. Rob O’Neil has a picture on his Instagram where he’s with a CCT on deployment.