Joint SOF teams perform high angle rescue during EL17
This was chosen as one the Air Force’s top shots of 2017.
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Pararescue students put through final paces in joint exercises with Army
FROM DVIDS: The cadre at the USAF Pararescue School here employed a dynamic exercise regimen and the 3-501st Air Assault Brigade, an Army unit from Fort Bliss, Texas, to create the fog of war for students Jan. 4-13. The 10-day final evaluation phase was designed to test students comprehensively before they earn the right to
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Pay Now or Pay Later? Tune-Up Your Training
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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Fin Swimming Common Mistakes
From the PJ Pool Wizard Series, here’s a good run through of finning. I’ve seen guys neglect this portion in the pool and they suffer for it when going to selection. Don’t neglect the fins! On top of strengthening your legs, you need to get your feet and ankles used to the general uncomfortable-ness you
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38th RQS tests rescue capabilities
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE, GA, UNITED STATES 12.15.2017 Story by Airman Eugene Oliver Moody Air Force Base Pararescuemen from the 38th Rescue Squadron conducted a full mission profile exercise, Dec. 12, 14-15, here. During the training, the 38th RQS recovered victims while under enemy fire to prepare for future search and rescue missions and to assess
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The Ultimate 7 Must-Haves for Water Con Training
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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The Air Force Special Operator Mindset
“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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83. Lessons from the TALENT CODE- the neuroscience of adult learning and mastery
The most frequent book I recommend is the TALENT CODE by Daniel Coyle. He studied how world class performers come to be and discussed the neuroscience behind it. This book was recommended to me by a former BUDS Commander and is part of the foundation of how I perform operational medical training. I encourage anyone
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