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Team ST GOES LIVE ON 25 March! So you want to join the ranks of Air Force Special Tactics? I don’t blame you; it’s an amazing experience! However, it will take a ton of hard work and dedication to get you there. One of the major requirements, as you should know by now, is an […]
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The Problem A common mistake guys consistently make when training for selection is how and where they focus their energy while training. Too often, candidates are spending time in the exact opposite manner as they should be to prepare for what could be considered the biggest hurdle of their entire life. Battlefield Airmen selection
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During a recent road trip work, I found myself riding shotgun talking to my Air Force boss about life, work and family. My boss was an older gentleman, an O-6 Colonel in the Air Force. He was nearing retirement and had accomplished so much during his career. He was well respected amongst his peers, a
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My recommended list of books, focused on Battlefield Airmen lives, careers and missions. “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn, the more places you’ll go.” Find this list and more recommended items on the Specialtactics.com Resources Page. Guardian Angel Guardian Angel provides a rare glimpse at
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I’ve tried this myself and validated this technique with the core group of guys I work with at the pool. I’ve seen guys’ breath hold go from an initial :45-1:15 to 2:40-3:28 utilizing the below technique. First, some key information: -Deep Breathing: “Deep breathing” involves taking a big breath in through the mouth, holding for
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While some suitable substitutes are, well…suitable, sometimes it is absolutely essential to duplicate the exact gear used at selection. In this write-up, I have done the research and found the 7 critical pieces of equipment that you need to train with to be successful inside the pool while at PJ Indoc, CCT assessment, Phase 2
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No one wants to think about the glaring possibility that you may not make it. It’s something that no one wants to admit they think about but truthfully nags at them on a daily basis when prepping for assessment. “What if I don’t make it?” Battlefield Airmen (BA) selection is unrelentingly merciless. Wash out rates
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“If you’re going to do something, do it right.” It’s a cliche` saying, but it’s one that has extra importance when applied to special operators. Battlefield Airmen tasks are not just completed right- they are completed exceeding the standard. The term “good enough” is rarely, if ever used in the special tactics community- or else
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