Air National Guard TACP- Everything You Need To Know!!
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- Awwww, what'samatta? COVID got you down? Angry you can't train? Wondering how you'll ever get through this? Us too, don't worry. But when the going gets tough, the tough get their Air National Guard TACP friends to come on the Ones Ready podcast! Ben and Cody talk all things TACP with us, but specifically, going the ANG route.
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00:02:33 Ben's Bio
00:04:46 Cody's Bio
00:09:22 Transitioning from Active Duty to the Guard
00:11:46 Guard from the Jump
00:17:33 Differences Between Active Duty and Guard
00:24:24 Daily Life In The Grind
00:33:03 Help Wanted
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Former TACP, coolest job I ever had. Started in Falcon twelve with 23 other guys. Eight of them graduated on time, two of us graduated with Hawk 12 or 13 (memory is a little fuzzy on that after all these years). Everyone else washed out. Went to 1st Cav at Ft. Hood after graduation. Glad to see you guys showing the Guard in a positive light.
Of course! Thanks for the support!
What determines TACP deployment rate. Is it generally high?
Power of Mind TUSP I have been out of the career field for a long time. You will probably get a much better answer from Ones Ready or a current TACP if you ask your question in the main comments. Sorry, I can’t give you more than that.
I love this man. I'm at the ANG in Oklahoma and I'm currently going to drills but I haven't gone to basic yet (I go in December), my current job is vehicle maintenance but my goal has always been to be a part of the TACP community. In ANG you actually choose your unit before you swear in, and I wanted to go straight into TACP but I failed my depth perception. I'm going to clear up this depth perception mess for sure, because like you guys said I won't take no for an answer, but I count this as a blessing too because when I do eventually become a TACP, I'll be bringing in an additional skill to the team - being able to work on vehicles. Can't wait, thank you Ones Ready
We guys should def do a video on what range time is like for CCT/PJ. How often units get to go, how many rounds are thrown down range, what sort of drills are being done and so on so forth. Shooting isn’t my I wanna join btw lol would just be sick to get insight!
i realize I am kind of off topic but does anyone know a good website to stream newly released tv shows online ?
@Crosby Cesar Flixportal :D
@Wilder Henry thanks, signed up and it seems like a nice service =) Appreciate it !
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I think Guard is good for older guys with families or younger guys who want to do college/pursue civilian careers. Active Duty is good for young people with no college/civilian pursuits or want to pursue military full time . In the guard, eventually money & benefits will become a concern, when orders dry up and guard bumming isn’t cutting it . Got to be smart holistically
Guard TACP retired. I was AD USMC and after a few years out of the military I joined Guard TACP while having a civilian career. I thought Ben's comments on AD vs Guard were what I observed also with Guard guys are there to train when they are there because that is all they do at the unit. I had a blast and deployed twice to Iraq and Afghanistan. I met great guys everywhere including my Army brothers in the Units I was aligned with. Of course there are turds everywhere too. The one thing I absolutely hated was AD prejudice toward Guard. Not all AD was prejudice but many were. I deployed with AD to augment since they were short people and they gave all of us Guard guys hell the entire deployment. Luckily most of us Guard guys were at our own Battalions and the AD were at Brigade so their affect was minimal.
Question, so would I be able to keep my current full time civilian job and join air national guard and go through the pipeline for TACP?
@desperado5897 as far as I know, they can not fire you. Joining the Guard or Reserve is protected under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act (USERRA).
Currently an infantryman in the Pennsylvania Guard, and I ETS in October. I’m seriously debating switching over to TACP, but Ive heard a lot of people say it’s hard to swap over from army guard to airforce guard TACP... some info would be amazing, I’ve spoken the the TACPs in the PA guard a lot and they said that I should consider it.
From our experience it is no more difficult than switch services on active duty. I would consider it if I were you.
Switching services within the National Guard is not difficult! As long as you have your medical (MEDPROS) squared away and green, and you are talking with a proactive Air Guard recruiter you shouldn't have a problem.
You have two routes: 1) Wait until you ETS and switch over to the guard the next day. Get all of your ducks in a row before you ETS. 2) apply for a conditional release with the DD Form 368, working through the Air Guard Recruiting team and leave the Army Guard early.
So what's making you want to switch out of infantry ?
Rebekah-Chris S-K I’m the RTO for my unit, and I love working with coms. I’ve seen what the TACP do in their field, and it’s honestly the best of two, actually doing something meaningful with the radio and being on the line. Also who doesn’t love loud airplanes dropping shit. The issue is no recruiter has called back. Or even answered for that matter. I don’t know if it’s covid-19 related or not, but it’s mad annoying
@@12counterdog did you ever get a hold of a recruiter?
Awesome interview 🤙 Would love to see a video focusing on SR in the Air Guard
LET'S GO, ANOTHER PODCAST! High quality as always gentlemen.
So, when are you guys going to do a podcast on guys over 25 attending BMT > AFSPECWAR prep > A&S? Also, I listened to your podcast on how to become a faster runner but how did CMSgt. Pietras do it?
I'm 5'6" and just started running again after years of being on an elliptical and assault bike. How did CMSgt. Pietras (with all due respect) accomplish the timed runs? I'm a little on the shorter side so I know if he could do it then I could too. Was it the workout that he prescribed at the end of the running podcast that enabled him to finish the runs in time?
Thank you all for your service.
You're not wrong, if I can do it, anyone can! I got better at running by doing long-slow-distance runs, interval sprints on the track/street, and high intensity running. It just takes miles upon miles to get quicker at it.
You're asking for an episode on the pipeline in its entirety? 🍑
@@OnesReady yes please, if that's not confidential. I've been looking at various graduating class videos (Falcon 109 for example) to get the smallest gist of what I'm to be expecting. But I'm trying to not memorize anything because everything from what you guys have said about the various AFSPECWAR pipelines are that they're extremely variable and that people just need to be open-minded.
I’m 5’5” and I got my mile time down to a 7:45. Two months ago, it was an 8:45 max effort. All I do is run, run, and more running. But be safe about it. Take rest days, and if you feel like you might be pushing it a bit, don’t be afraid to kick it back because at the end of the day, if you get injured, it’s a setback.
This was very informative great job on everyone’s input.
Falcon 109, correct? How was the pipeline for TACP? I'm thinking about going the SR route but I'm not sure how different it's going to be.
Joel Del Rosario correct, the schoolhouse is definitely a kick in the teeth as far as physical ability. I was told at the school house that you won’t run. That’s not true at all because we did sprints around the pit every morning and always time hacks. Almost every team has trouble with ruck layouts so just take the time and be patient of figuring out the best way to do it like 3 minuets or less even when your exhausted. I remember our first ruck layout we did it 35 minutes which is unacceptable but we were still figuring things out. That positive attitude kept me going and not feeling sorry for myself helped. It all comes down to how bad do you want it honestly. Even if you fail remember that a positive responsive to everything will take you a long way.
I’m Security Forces guard and want to go TACP guard so thank you for this video! Got about 2 yrs left on my 1st enlistment so gotta take some action soon if I want to cross train.
I'm active duty SF and want to go TACP guard as an officer.
Why not go into ravens DAGRE or swat?
Those got small billets. But spec war is in need of operators in all spec war careers.
Same I’m SecFor in the Air Gurd (prior active) thinking about going TACP.
I was in CCT before it was an AFSC. I was a P304 ground radio and we had P272 ATC. After 4 years active duty I became an Air Technician in the Ohio ANG in Cincinnati.
Unless you fought in Vietnam or Korean War I doubt it
Bro prib was an air traffic controller and claims to be a CCT
@@georgewashington7982 study history. I was a P304x4, parachute qualified ground radio repairman. 1/3 of CCT prior to 1980 were P304. TACP were also 304x4.
@@georgewashington7982 shortly after Vietnam. They created the combat control career field in 1980. I was in the field when it switched.
@@timesupgr.8471 ye you’re full of shit stolen valor lol
Thank you for the great video! Very informative and it answered questions I could not find online.
Glad it was helpful, you're welcome!
Also, love the show guys. U got my support.
Been waiting on this one!
Current AD USAF is there anywhere online I can see for myself which locations have ANG ASOS or SERE reserves? AMS and MyVector don’t seem to have the extensive listings, only current openings. TIA
Great job guys!!!
I recruit for the 165th ASOS and will share to my page. Very informative!!!
Some CRO and STO interviews would be legit!
Are you in luck! We are working that right now.
Been out the Marine Corps for 2 years and seriously want some good training but I want to finish college now. This really got my attention.
Thanks for the info! I’m definitely interested in tacp being prior seen Navy! Helps me figure out balancing college and guard life
I guess I’d be considered an old dude at age 37. Seriously considering going for it. I’ve got the mental fortitude and desire something more to compliment my civilian life. “The normal routine” ain’t cutting it.
Right there with you bro. I’m 36 about the take the past test.
@@Dantheman765 god speed man. Let us know how you do . Maturity and discipline go a long way
Lmao, the three doors down got me 😂😂😂
Great content guys!
Thanks for the great content. Any way we can get a comparison on AF Reserve and Guard? Also with regards to Enlisted v. Officer? Thanks again!
Your suggestion would really clear the fog and misconceptions between the two out there!
Dope content & really informative 👌
When they talk about extra days, going into the office on request. How does that play into pay? What are justifiable reasons to go in, ie PEXs or additional duty? Lastly, what purpose does racking up days for an active duty year fulfill, aside from counting towards retirement?
Love hearing all these podcasts! You guys are the best!
Thanks for listening!
Air Force definitely seems like the best branch to join
I greatly appreciated the podcast, my question though is on the out of state service members. The TACP stated that some travel from out of state via plane. Being from Texas, I would assume the same goes for the Reserve side of PJ (Florida, Arizona). Does the unit pay for plane ticket? Or does the unit allow week long IDT dates to make up monthly IDT dates. Therefore airmen aren't forking up hundreds of dollars every month?
He was referring to part time Guard folks at their unit. Each Guard unit is different and has different expectations of their members, so we can't really give you a solid answer that is correct across the board. Usually the member has to pay for their travel as they are the ones choosing to live elsewhere.
Looking good Cody , RLTW !
Great Content! BUT, More SR and More SR!!
Really good episode!!
Love it
Did 7 years in the Marine Reserves as a radio tech with a tank company. Interested in TACP Guard if anyone has a contact at the 111th or 116th ASOS I would appreciate it.
Shoot us a message at info@onesready.com and we can get you some contacts. Don't want to put their info out to the world on here.
Ones Ready Absolutely, thanks for the help.
Disclaimer: Im not a army guy, but quick question, Do you guys drop in with weapons and work with a fireteam when not giving directions on artillery support and jets etc. and engage the enemy ?
We are shooters first, especially upon initial contact. If the JTAC is waiting on air support to arrive, then they are shooting, helping with medical, or generating targeting data for when CAS assets arrive.
Any advice for older guys wanting to go TACP with the guard?
Find an ASOS you like and contact their recruiter. I wan an instructor at the schoolhouse and we had students who were in their late 30s early 40s. Just show up ready and in shape because older students have a harder time with the training tempo and their bodies keeping up.
Any idea when there will be a Special Recon Guard unit?
Not sure. There have been discussions, but Special Tactics focusing on active duty at the moment.
Looking to go TACP In AG. I’m curious about the combat ready days that are needed after returning from the pipeline. He said around 365 days. Is there anyway to break that up? Is there anyway to work around having to do those days consecutively? My current career wouldn’t allow me to miss that many days in a row of work. Any help would be appreciated.
By the end of the TACP pipeline will you be JTAC certified through the national guard?
This is a tricky answer at the moment. They are adjusting the TACP syllabus to eventually where students are JTAC qualified upon graduation.
You’ll be ready for an eval once you finish strike phase at Nellis AFB. Current pipeline is:
SW Dev
Schoolhouse
Airborne
SERE
FTU
JTAC QC
Eval ready once you get back to your unit
Currently in the air guard in CA but looking to transfer over to tacp in the guard after my contract. What does the process look like coming from prior service
Good stuff, gentlemen.
Do active duty and ang have different grooming standards as both of the guard guys had facial fuzz and longish hair?
I imagine transitioning from AD to ANG and changing AFSCs are two separate processes. In my case, I’m AD and 3P0X1, so if I were to Palace Chase, would I have to submit a retrain package after I transition to ANG, or could I knock out both retraining and Palace Chase at the same time?
As an air guard tacp are you assigned to a regualr army unit or how do deployments work?
Can guard TACP’s apply for a guard STS? Or do they not allow that on the guard side
Yep, the STS Guard has TACP slots.
I’m a e4 tank crewmen in the SC guard and I’m thinking about going TACP in the NC or GA guard (SC doesn’t have TACPs) . I’m tired of this same shit different day stuff we do on the army side.
Hey, I just recently got my ASVAB score back and found out got an 57, but my general score is a 47, which is 2 points short of the requirement for TACP. Does this mean I have to retest? I want be a day one guy!
Hey guys I don't know if anyone here can help me out, but I'm trying to decide between joining the Air National Guard or ANG. I want to join and do security I've spoken to both Army & Air recruiters. The Army one said you get promoted a lot faster here and if you wanted to do special forces ie: Green Beret, Airborne etc. You could do that. The AirNG recruiter said you can do security, special forces which is tacp but you have to score pretty high on the ASVAB and that the AirNG has better jobs that transition into the civilian world. My goal is to serve and do something awesome like special forces, but also have some skills to take into the civilian world. Anyone have any advice? I'd greatly appreciate it
What are the current PULHES for TACP as of April 2020?
I don't know if you ever get this question or if it is the thread, but, how long is an air force tour, tired of the army 12-18 month tours.
Great video
Glad you enjoyed it!
I took the ASVAB for AD Army but due to family complications I had to stay home. Would I be able to use the same ASVAB score with the ANG?
Your ASVAB is good for 2 years before you have to retake it
How can I find out if there are any tacp reserve jobs close to me?
This might be kinda hard to do but I’ve heard about sere specialists but I don’t know what they do are what they are so could you possibly do a vid on this idc if it’s a short vid I just need some clarification and I can’t find anything. Great vid!!!
Hey question. Did Cody say the ANG TACP members are required to do 2 weeks a month?
You heard correct. The ASOS's generally don't follow the traditional ANG schedule. They want you for two weeks straight so that they can get more bang for their buck with training, currencies, schools, and such.
@@MrXerxes I think he said, 1 or 2 weeks every quarter. So 4 Drills per year and 1 AT. As a regular 1 weekend a month isn't enough time to train as a TACP.
Any idea if it's possible to start TACP career in the guard and then later transitioning to Active Duty?
Yes, it is possible.
So if you need glasses are you just completely disqualified right off the bat? Sorry if you've already answered this in a previous video. I understand if it is only to a certain degree and can be corrected with glasses then it is okay, at least that's what I have read, however I'm unsure how the depth perception test, rules etc work
Your sight can be pretty bad, but as long as it is correctable to 20/20 you're good. I believe we talk about it in our episode with the recruiter, but I could be wrong.
@@OnesReady I'll check that episode out, thanks for the info 👍
You thinking of going in?
@@justelynnnjoelle yes.
@@KVW22 good to hear man, almost 27 here I'm thinking about seeing a recruiter soon to find out about the 1Z4X1 AFSC and how exactly the packet/package will look like.
Hey, I have a question: what is the best way for a overweight powerlifter to prepare for the tacp pipeline?...
Runnnnnn! Try n be at 70-80% across the board. You don’t have to be a stud in all areas. Yes it’s ideal but a good goal is to be a 70-80% athlete across the board. I’ve seen some big muscle bound guys come through the schoolhouse and be just fine and also see some fit looking guys come through and totally shit the bed. Being a stud is only a small piece the schoolhouse is mentally challenging.
Hey, my little brother was a CCT. Do any of you all know him, Brian Young? I think he mentioned you to me before Peaches n said you were his instructor or worked together.... Lemme know plz... I think it'd be cooler if u responded to me n I can show him, opposed to just calling him n asking if he knows u... Thanks.
I could be wrong, but I think we met at Nellis, but I can't remember exactly. Ask him to confirm that. 🍑
@@OnesReady will do. I appreciate the response man. You guys are awesome.
Where can I find some info on TACP squadrons around me? Live in Austin and already know about Ellington Fld.
There are three in your "immediate" area. 147th ASOS at Ellington, 146th ASOS in Oklahoma City, OK, and the 137th ASOS at Will Rogers ANG Base, OK. We have contacts at each if you'd like them, just shoot us an email at info@onesready.com and remind us what you're looking for.
Don't forget the 118th ASOS in North Carolina!!!!!!
Hey can you guys put me in touch with those guys? Im actually going to talk to the recruiter at the 182nd AW next week about the 169th
Yep, shoot me an email at jared@onesready.com
@@OnesReady Does Cody have an email you could link me to? I’m local to the base in Washington and I am very interested
i f_(k!ng love you guys. Thnx
Can you go over USAF CAA’s ?
Yes, we certainly can and have put feelers out. It will be about finding the right person and scheduling.
Would is be possible to join the Air National Guard as a Tacp, and then pursue a career as a Police/Sheriff’s Deputy?
Yup!
Does wearing contacts eliminate you from getting into the pipeline?
No but your vision must be correctable to 20/20. I know JTACs with awful vision but their vision is correctable so they’re good. Not a big deal at all.
i think im the only guard guy kinda regrets goin guard 😅
Haha, oh no!
Can you be a sof tacp in the air guard?
Yes you certainly can within one of the STS ANG units.
Any contacts at the 124ASOS ID ANG? Tried messaging on insta - no response. Trying to cross over from AFRC. Thanks for the videos fellas! Seriously great information.
@specwarfare_recruiter on IG is your man for the Idaho ASOS. TSgt Dave Anderson. Follow @ang_specialwarfare_recruiting and tell your friends. 🤙🏼
Dustin Woodford thanks, brother!
Why do you want to move to taterland?
What's an "ASOS"?
Air support operations squadron
when he said his phone number was 70- i got scared cuz mine is 707….