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The Special Warfare Candidate Course (SWCC) and Assessment & Selection (A&S) are the gateway courses for the Air Force’s elite jobs such as Combat Control, Special Reconnaissance, Pararescue, Combat Rescue Officer and Special Tactics Officer. SWCC (7 weeks) and A&S (4 weeks) are the first two courses of the respective specialties’ pipelines and considered the …
The Air Force has scheduled the 2021 Ranger Assessment Course for 10-21 Oct at Fort Bliss, Texas. Supporting details to include course pre-requisites memo and Reporting Information which includes the process to request a slot can be found on AFRIT, Tab 17, Ranger Assessment Course (DoD CAC access required). RAC affords students the opportunity, by …
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Intro For prospective recruits, the decision whether to join Special Warfare as an Air Force officer or enlisted is a common question. We’ll go over the differences so you can make the best decision. Officer Jobs Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) Special Tactics Officer (STO) Tactical Air Control Party Officer (TACPO) Enlisted Jobs Pararescue (PJ) Combat …
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The Air Force has updated the PT test entrance standards for enlisted Special Warfare candidates earlier this year. The new standards are outlined in the Physical Abilities and Stamina Test, often referred to as the PAST test. The test has updated both applicant categories and physical standards. Candidate Breakdown Candidate categories on the new PAST …
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On this Memorial Day weekend, we remember the fallen. Those that served and paid the ultimate sacrifice. For our FreedomFor our Brothers in ArmsTo Protect our Family and FriendsThat Others May Live Our Fallen, Since 9/11 Special Warfare has many fallen names to remember this Memorial Day. From young and seemingly invincible, to hardened and …
Memorial Day Weekend- Remember the fallen while knocking out Murph Read More »
Special Warfare Airmen receive pays above and beyond their Air Force peers. In this article, we’ll take an in-depth look at what the monthly income will look like for Active Duty Special Warfare operators at multiple locations and timelines through their career. First, a quick review the basics of Air Force pays and allowances: In …
How much pay does an AFSPECWAR operator make a month? Read More »
Hitting the gym is a cornerstone to improving your muscular capacity, and the same can be applied to underwater competency. Training your body to endure the rigors of oxygen (o2) deprivation and carbon dioxide (Co2) tolerance is just as important as other forms of training while prepping for selection. And just like utilizing different exercises …
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The Air Force has updated its retraining policies for Airmen interested in applying for Special Warfare positions. The new guidance loosens restrictions set in place by AFI 36-2626 Airman Retraining Program and ensures the Air Force maximizes opportunities to serve in critically manned career fields. The AFSPECWAR and Combat Support AFSCs covered under this policy …
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Starting in April 2020, the Air Force will change how recruits enlist in Special Warfare specialties. The new changes provide a single lane for all AFSPECWAR recruits under the program name Special Warfare Operator Enlistment Vectoring (or SWOE-V) and removes specific AFSC enlistment. The new program affects Pararescue, Combat Control, Special Reconnaissance and Tactical Air …
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There’s been a lot of rumor mill, conjecture, assumptions and flat out wrong info circulating around Special Warfare. Let’s separate the fact from fiction and brush over the latest hot topics around Pararescue, Combat Control, Special Reconnaissance, and TACP. Guardian Angel and Special Tactics Merger Guardian Angel (GA) is the weapon system that employs Pararescue …
Special Warfare Reality Check–Squashing the Rumor Mill Read More »
