Where can I find a USAF Special Operations recruiter? I’ve been told they do exist but are rare, and they better your chances of getting into the Pipeline.
You can get hooked up with a spec ops recruiter through Airforce.com just click on find a spec ops recruiter. Or you can go on IG and look up @usafspecopsrecruiting
In terms of PAST scores, I'm just slightly under passing on my run and pushups, but my other areas are strong. Should I just go right ahead into your Get Selected program?
I think you could probably get by without doing the Pass the PAST program, it will be difficult for sure though. Just make sure you are ready to dedicate 2 hours everyday to training and you will do fine!
I'm going into development under recruiter and his ex-CCT operator. I'm not sure if I should invest in one of your programs because I'm not sure what to expect in development?
I would recommend talking to your recruiter and asking how involved and how often he will have PT sessions with you, or if he will provide any workout plans. If you don't feel like those workouts are challenging you enough, or aren't frequent enough, then do some of my programs. You should be aiming to be at the old Indoc Grad standards level of fitness, so let those criteria be your guide.
Did you have people from all over the country at the last TEST Training event?
Yes, most people flew in from all over the country. Read more about the training event here.
What is your stance on pre workout supplements with your workout programs?
I would not recommend pre-workout for the program simply because you are not going to be power lifting or anything like that. Most of it has to do with endurance, also you don't really want your heart rate jacked up when you are doing watercon.
I don’t have a pool anywhere close to where I live and was wondering if there was a substitute for training for that?
Look up co2 tables to practice breath holds. But honestly there is not a substitute for the pool.
For someone who wishes to be in a combat role under the special operations command, is the CRO pipeline unrealistic?
If you go the CRO route expect to deploy 2-3 times with a team, then deploy as a commander and stay in the JOC to control and advocate. You will definitely get lots of leadership experience but their main role is not to be in the shit. It happens, but not often. Honestly, in my experience, officers in general don't see the front lines of battle. If you want to see combat, go for the rangers… they see a lot. If you want to save lives and occasionally see combat, be a PJ.
When do you start getting pay?
You will be getting paid during BMT barring any clerical errors which happens sometimes. See more info here.
During the pipeline, what opportunities do you have to see family?
During the pipeline you will be able to take leave in between schools to see family pretty much every other month until you get in to paramedic/apprentice course.
Do you have some tips you can share that can help with floating?
If you have inhaled as deeply as you can and you are still not floating then you may just be a sinker. It's okay to be a sinker, but you just have to be comfortable with kicking to the surface a little bit.
I broke my arm is that going to be a problem for me to become a pj?
As long as you have full range of motion you should be fine.
What route did you take in order to be a PA? Did you get a bachelor's in something like biology first?
Just did some prerequisites, and applied for the IPAP program. It is a highly selective program, so my PJ experience definitely help set me apart from other applicants.
The best part about being an instructor?
Seeing the growth of the student from the time they show up til the time they graduate.
When/what was the defining moment for you that you realized you wanted to join the Air Force?
After I realized how little I cared about college and turned down a 6 figure job. I didn't want to make money I wanted to make a life.
Did you ever have any prior service from the Marine Corps transfer and come through?
SW recruiters have two boards a year for Prior Service applicants. One is in the beginning of the FY and the other during the winter months (FEB, MAR) in hopes to ship everyone during that FY. It is difficult to get in if you become E-6 before you try to cross over. I would try and talk to a usaf special operations recruiter and see what kind of paperwork is involved but it is definitely possible. They might even be able to transfer your service commitment from Marines to Air Force earlier.
When you're stateside, how often are you with your family?
You can expect to be gone a lot even when you are home. My first year I was gone around 300 days, it slows down to around 200 after that.
If you are married mil to mil and I start paramedic school in the pipeline, would they cut my wife new orders to come live with me or will she have to finish her tour out to come see me?
She would have to meet her time on station or deros requirements... Depending on where she is. You wouldn't get joined together immediately. I would speak with your personnel section to get a more definite answer.
Is it true Air National Guard gets more action each year with national disasters?
Not true, you will get more civilian rescues in a guard unit but it doesn't mean you don't get to do your job in active duty. Honestly, the Alaska unit gets some of the most action as far as civilian rescues go.
I've heard that if you want to do the job of a PJ you should go Air National Guard.
If you want to train to do the job, I would go active duty.