{"id":594,"date":"2017-10-28T01:59:36","date_gmt":"2017-10-28T01:59:36","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.specialtactics.com\/?p=594"},"modified":"2017-10-28T01:59:36","modified_gmt":"2017-10-28T01:59:36","slug":"air-force-special-operator-mindset","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/afspecialwarfare.com\/air-force-special-operator-mindset\/","title":{"rendered":"The Air Force Special Operator Mindset"},"content":{"rendered":"

“If you’re going to do something, do it right.”\u00a0 It’s a cliche` saying, but it’s one that has extra importance when applied to special operators.\u00a0 Battlefield Airmen tasks are not just completed right- they are completed exceeding the standard.\u00a0 The term “good enough” is rarely, if ever used in the special tactics community- or else we wouldn’t be special.\u00a0 Because special tactics airmen are a high demand, low density asset, they are used for high risk, specialized tasks that require the most talented individuals the Air Force has to offer.\u00a0 If you want to be one, you need to act like one beforehand.<\/p>\n

When training for special tactics selection courses, the same mentality holds true.\u00a0 If you aren’t striving to\u00a0flourish\u00a0<\/em>and\u00a0improve<\/em> at every opportunity, you aren’t dedicating the effort required to be successful.\u00a0 This applies to all parts of the day.\u00a0 Time management, prioritization and work effort are all keys to how you plan your training for selection.<\/p>\n

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Battlefield Airmen selection courses are not simply physical fitness courses designed to weed out the weak.\u00a0 They are that to some degree, but the reality is these selection courses are also designed to find those that are truly dedicated to being a professional.\u00a0 The time and effort you put on yourself to prepare for such courses will be evident to instructors.\u00a0 Those that excel and continually improve on their training will excel.\u00a0 Those that say “Good Enough” will struggle.<\/p>\n

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For a specific example, look no further than the Battlefield Airmen PAST test (check out the forums for the latest version).\u00a0 When crosstrainees or officers are looking to selected at Phase 2 courses, minimum PAST scores won’t get the job done.\u00a0 Instructors will rarely select candidates with weak but passing PAST numbers.\u00a0 It shouts out to everyone: “I’m content with the minimums!”<\/p>\n

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Being exceptional is difficult.\u00a0 It requires extra effort, increased diligence and consistent perseverance.\u00a0 It is defined by how much you want this.\u00a0 If you want something bad enough, you will put in the effort to be exceptional.\u00a0 Your natural good looks and wonderboy talent won’t help you here.\u00a0 You must put in the blood, sweat and tears to be successful at selection.\u00a0 This mindset will be the foundation to your successful operational career.\u00a0 Hooyah.<\/p>\n

-SW<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"