Becoming The Optimal SPECWAR Candidate
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 16 ก.ค. 2024
- Welcome everybody back to the Team Room! We are HUGE here on "focus on your five-meter target"- it's something we say all the time. A question we constantly get is, "But what should I be studying or trying to get good at before I get in?" Whether it is Paramedic school for PJ's, Math and JTAC fundamentals for CCT and TACP, or super-secret Systema spy techniques basically qualifying you to be Jason Bourne for SR- is there something you should be doing in the pipeline to prepare, or even while you are in the pipeline? Maybe getting a skydiving lesson or two? What about civilian dive? Well, don't you fret, baby birds- the OnesReady team has you covered. Keep your hands inside the ride at all times and get ready- you're about to blast right the h*ck off.
00:00:28 How to Prepare for the Pipeline
00:03:09 Get Into Some Low-Level Trouble
00:06:27 High School Sports
00:12:56 College First or Nah
00:15:56 Paramedic First or Nah
00:19:21 Recommended Training or Nah
00:29:30 Before Aaron Joined
00:37:32 CrossFit
00:39:58 Rucking
00:43:15 Swimming
00:53:40 Letting the Fam Know
01:02:00 Wrap Up
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Congrats to all of the guys for choosing a phenomenal career. This is a great show with a very good mix of personalities. Thanks.
Thanks for listening!🍑
They really are tho. I feel like I know them/have the same idiotic/dope sense of humor lol
Just want you guys to know that I value your podcasts and information. It's hard to get info on spec war stuff, and if you dig some up it's likely 10 years old or not pertinent. Thank you guys.
I will be a cct.
Andrew Long amen brother
Rock on dude, thank you! I dig the language too " I WILL be a CCT". 🍑
Did you make it!?
29 and a field geologist. I lost 150 lbs (was 300 lbs) when I was 20, bicycled across the entire western United States and across Japan. I get paid to ruck in the field and collect data and when I'm not doing this I work as a laborer moving rocks and dirt. Comfortable being miserable outdoors. I'm hoping that the life I have lived will help me get through this , but I have no history with sports or swimming. I'm working on fixing those weaknesses now.
Did you make it brother? The age limit is 30 I believe
@@drake9591 No! No one ever responded back to me from the Air Force. I kept training doing the recommended routine (which is all bs, btw) on their website and then literally the last day I was about to sign up for the conservation corps (as a form of leadership and fitness training before enlisting 9 months later) I got a job offer in my career field and knew I had to jump at that rather than take the gamble I was on. It's probably the biggest regret I have, but I'm doing something I love and I still try to keep to a readiness standard outside of the military. Training for a ruck marathon next month.
But I did learn that the fitness readiness PDF on the website is not the best way to train. The best thing to do is strength training while cutting weight. I can run further and ruck harder than I could before.
@@drake9591where'd you get that number? It's 39.
@@QuinnD-zh4jv I had old information, apparently it’s 42 now? I recently talked to a USAF recruiter; but I believe SOF is limited at a younger age than 42
31:00 that tells me exactly what my focus right now needs to be...instead of working to be ready to graduate day 1, i need to focus on passing the Past first
5 meter targets. Always. Stop the most dangerous thing first.
I thought you were saying you were trying not to go into the Air Force ugly, because I was about to say I've got to work on that too xD
For a long while now, my childhood asthma has always been on record since I was an USAF brat, and I finally got cleared a couple weeks ago. I have wanted to join from a very young age and knowing that it all hinged on a meps doctor has been eating away at my sanity for the last years as I was in high school and college. Getting cleared has been the greatest news I think I have ever received in these 18 years of living but watching this video in particular is pretty awesome too. It's comforting to know that so far I've been on the right track so far as far as working out and making sure I am living in the now too. These videos inspire hope in me and make me feel like I actually have a shot to make it, they're the reason I run just a little while longer that day. Of all the stupid things we see out of social media, the sheer amount of knowledge and preparation offered by this little corner of TH-cam is such a blessing and a great reason to be growing up in this day and age despite all else. Thank you guys for all that you do, my excitement has had me feeling cracked out for a good while now and it's a passion I don't think will leave anytime soon. I hope I have the strength and the mettle to hang.
You passed your flight physical with hx of asthma? I'm in the same boat but haven't started the process with recruiters
I unintentionally get roped into watching about 2 hours of content every night. You guys are great! I’ve been thinking of going TACP for about a month or two now & of course i went digging for answers to the questions i had and you guys have just about covered it all. I appreciate you guys putting the info out.
Thank you guys for doing this! You all have helped me get more prepared for joining once I get back to America this summer. I appreciate all you do.
You guys have given me the inspiration to train for and become a SOF operator again. Thank you.
Really is great to see how much you guys care about giving out information that could help future candidates. Hats off to y’all.
It's why we are here!
Great work fellas. Are you guys ever going to do a video for the 30 year old and up club looking to join? The erge to serve happens in all age groups so it would be cool to see how "we" should prep and the expectations needed
you guys have no idea how much I appreciate you all & your outlook on just being people..the longest I've gone with no contact from my guy is 72 hours...I'm lucky I know...he's been dinged up & has lost weight lol...but it's all good...
Hey One’s Ready, I have another video request and I think this could be a good one for mentorship purposes in relation to the mindset of these careers when developing as a newbie to seasoned leader.
Can you talk about the difference between learning how to be a leader through books versus learning how to be a leader through experience in doing? Basically, if all you do is read leadership books, I think you become a great manager... you manage someone else’s ideas and implement them into an organization but those ideas were not organic to your own thought process and implementation. Whereas a leader, through trial and error, can develop a game plan on what to do, look for and etc., and therefore being an actual leader by putting out organic ideas and actions. I think there needs to be a good balance between the two but wanted to hear your perspectives on this
Excellent videos. I was looking for pointers to help my 17 yo son who is wanting to join on the DEP and be either Special Recon or SERE. Your videos are very helpful. I was a Jarhead, and a lot of what you are saying definitely tracks. I just got him signed up for a swim team, and we'll work on the Rucking, Calisthenics, and running. I am a huge fan of 200m 400m and 800m sprints as well. Thanks again!
Thank you! And good luck. Check out the podcast in your favorite player as well- we have a TON of new content out.
Great listening for prospective Battlefield Airmen of all ages, walks of life.
Keyhole swim stroke? Had to Google that...
As an older guy who nearly went into the CCT pipeline, but got recruited by another government agency, I find these podcasts interesting.
The one thing that has held my interest is the what to do to be in shape prior to joining.
My exercise program was working for my general contractor stepfather. Because I was a rock climber and mountaineer, my particular job was to carry buckets of wet cement up 30 foot ladder. I carried a bucket in each hand, so my balance was challenged all the time. We did not use regular buckets as they fell apart. Like an idiot I suggested we try 5 gsllon puckle buckets. Those pickle buckets were perfect, but they also held more cement. So, then I was carrying 65 pounds of cement in each hand up that ladder to the men who were using the cement. That job lasted 9 months. That was my workout, for 9 months. When I went in, I was 6'3" tall and 169 pounds without a speck of fat. My abs started at my xiphoid process and continued down to below my beltline. My biceps were 16", I had a 31" waist and a 39" chest. I had been running for years and wiring like that did not stop my running. I still ran about 26 miles every week usually more, but never less than 26 miles. I took a week off to go and climb Mount Rainier for the second time. I only went because my friends wanted to climb a real mountain and Rainier was the closest and best one to climb. The guys were in shape, which I admit, I was concerned about. These guys were stoner/surfer dudes who rock climbed when they were high. I told them there would be no pot on this climb. It could cost someone's life. They were on board. My issue was making sure these idiots didn't get killed while climbing this mountain. The good news is that eventually, I climbed Mount Rainier 7 times and while I've climbed other mountains, take mountains like Aconcagua, the tallest mountain in our hemisphere, regardless, Rainier is my favorite mountain to climb. I love it so much, that I even speed-climbed it. I basically RAN up that mountain.
I did get the guys up and down the mountain without drama. Considering that they were two stoner-surfer dudes, I think I worked a flipping miracle.
In my nights, twice a week I played Judo. I was in competitions and did well because I had wrestled in high school and junior high, too. Also, a friend's dad was a black belt in Japanese Jiu-jitsu. He and I would roll together once or twice a month and had been doing that for at least a year. He lived having someone to teach what he knew. There was a reason his garage was wall-to-wall mats. I mean the guy had tatamis in there and that's how I found out about his Jiu-jitsu black belt.
His son, my friend, had no interest in it at all. Me? I bloody loved it. He always beat me though. He outweighed me by 50 or 69 pounds and he was strong as an ox. He was a blacksmith/farrier. Like I said, strong. He picked me up like I was a baby a few times. The guy was a monster. He did a simple foot sweep on me once, and I felt like my leg might be broken. My foot went to sleep for hours.
So, in addition to all of my other stuff, I was a martial artist too.
I was more than ready. Then, as an Airman, 3 of us were recruited for another government agency. So, adios USAF.
Very cool! Thanks for sharing. - A
I'm binge watching episodes! Aaron is a freakin riot man lol this was banger of an episode as always! 320TRS "The Rock" 293/294 A flight in 01. I'm Gettin' old dawg!
Haha appreciate you. -A
Hey aaron I am from Akron, OH. appreciate the knod to our HS swimming programs. I went to Hoover!
Good stuff guys. I wanted to join the Air Force when I was graduating high school and shortly after. Not Special Ops but just conventional. I was not focused enough so I decided to go to the university and got a Bachelors in IT basically. Graduated in 3.5 years. Have been working in the industry for the past four years, and only recently have I been reconsidering. I’m 26 so I would also say maybe work in the workforce for a while. That will groom you into more maturity and clarity. Having legitimate working experience and living on your own experience is great imo. There are pros and cons to joining in your upper twenties to 30 or even a little past that, but there is definitely clarity in it.
What’d you end up doing?
@@Sweetleaf2001 Didnt expect to see a reply to my post two years later :). I decided not to pursue the military. There are elements of it I admire and respect and try to apply to my life.
I really appreciate you gentleman coming together to keep us informed. Can you possibly give some info. for a 37 yr. old male applying for air national guard and selection for PJ pipeline on the east coast, specifically NY. Again, thank you and for your service.
Sure, what kind of info are you looking for?
Johnny Mad Dog since June 2014 the maximum age for enlistment for the Air Force was raised from 27 to 39 years of age. The enlistment age restrictions for the Army, Navy and Marines are 35, 34 and 28. For the Army and Air National National Guard, the maximum age for prior service enlistment is 59. Nice try
Johnny Mad Dog why are you unnecessarily hating on this man?
@23:48 lmao great response.
Hey, would you recommend doing a bro split type workout plan to prepare for selection...what is the absolute best way to train in your opinion...thank y'all for your time...
Great content guys! What are typical deployment like for each career field. Specifically SR. What would your typical deployment be? Looking for more information to discern CCT and SR they seem very similar beside controlling aircraft(CCT). Thanks
Thanks for your support! Each deployment is different for all three SW career fields. That's because it depends on what location you get deployed to, how active your attached team is, and your current skill level/qualifications. I'm partial to CCT, so that's the direction I'd go! haha 🍑
28:18
Me, as a rising college senior doing a summer internship in Pittsburgh:
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Lovin the vids, guys. I just swore in at 31 and want to persue Special Warfare career, specifically SERE Specialist. Can yall share any experience with your history with the SB80 courses ot the like? Thanks!
Well, unfortunately that's a specific topic that we aren't going to touch. Lots of things in those courses are not for open knowledge.
Come on and kill it, brother!
SMSgt. Love said that it's a good idea to leave room for improvement, so as to peak at the appropriate time during training per the instructors' training. That being stated, where exactly do you draw the line for that taper point? Do you stop when you are proficient at half of the grad standard or 3/4?
I understand that everyone's physical and mental abilities differ but in terms of the physical side, how can you gauge not overtraining? Having taken interest in the 1Z4X1 career field, do I get good at doing a 5 mile run in 45 minutes vs. the 36:32 required at the pipeline? Or for push-ups, instead of 64 chest to ground/elbow locked out in 2 minutes should I get really good at doing 40?
Appreciate your insight, gentlemen. Thank you for your service and your willingness to provide these informative videos/podcasts.
This is my (Peaches) answer, but I would change your goal of meeting half-3/4ths of the grad standards and focus more on crushing the PAST standards. If you can get to a point where you can go out and smash a PAST any day without notice and pass it with flying colors, you're ready. The pipeline will take care of the rest. Also, don't delay on coming in just to meet the standards. If you haven't spoken to a SOR yet, you need to. This way they'll get you in a development program which will help you out a lot.
Would you all be able to do another video that goes in depth into the entire process from start to finish with SERE
Check out that timing!
Ones Ready let’s go!!
I got a question, how do you balance out being "teachable/coachable" and not appearing stupid or incompetent? I have the idea of going in like a complete sponge, learn everything I can and soak up everything without resorting to prior knowledge on the subject, but that would just make me appear stupid, completely inexperienced, and incompetent if I can't try and relate it to what I already know. How do I go about this?
I commented on a recent video that I extended for a year. The intro pretty much summed up my thought process, not happy in my career field (crewchief) and I want to do something that I truly believe will be fulfilling. my question is, what could I do within this year that is outside the AF to prepare myself for selection? not the fittest of individuals (skinny bone jones) and not a fitness guru so im focusing on pretty much making the PAST standards a warmup then move into other types of workouts like some heavy lifting , etc. i love rucking so i got my sandbag PWR training backpack, I believe there's a pool at the ymca near my base, my biggest issue is eating. Also, could I message any of you directly instead of through TH-cam?
You can hit us on our IG, or anyone individually, if that's what you want. Or you can send it to info@onesready.com and that hits us too. -A
Love when wrestling gets mentioned
Grappling is a basic food group. Or it should be.
@@OnesReady If it was the world would be a better place.
Im 20 and want to be a CCT, I'm not a top tier athlete so I have a long way to go. Any tips on improving quickly?
So what are the “grad standards” that I should be trying to hit
I can max out 40 pushups is it even worth it to try out for PJ
Did any of y’all or do any of you know anyone who entered AFSPECWAR that had children already? I have two and am wondering how to tell them about the job that I want to do and that I would have to go away to be trained and work for a little while. It would be awesome to get someone’s perspective and discuss the stresses that would come along with that situation.
Am thinking about it right now. Hopefully, you figured it out. My boy is only 18 months, but I did have to have this conversation with my gf. I explained to her how I tried applying to as many jobs as I could in our town, but no one is hiring me. I also explained that I have always had this passion in the back of my mind, but right now I think I'm mature enough recognize this as a job and perform professionally without it "indoctrinating" me (this is her main concern). When my boy gets older and asks why I am always gone I am prepared to tell him that I am doing this because it is my passion in life, but it means sacrifice and the sacrifice I have to make is being away from the one that I love more than anyone else in this world. I am his dad and I want to be someone that he can be proud of and inspire him.
Since you guys have been in the game for a while: do I have a more guaranteed chance of making a difference in the world by doing my job by joining AFSPECWAR than being a marine? I want to do something that will push my limits training-wise, and my biggest fear is joining and spending most of my time sitting around.
So no one single person can change the world and you know that as a Marine. Making a significant impact during operations is where one person can make a difference. It may sound like an exaggeration, but our SOF people (enlisted and officers) are one decision away from an international incident or kicking Americans kicked out of a country. SOF is trusted to make massive decision and we have a good track record for the most part. 🍑
Can we please get an episode on SR!
brian has a full video on his how to be a pj account were he interviews trent all about that career field.
Working to make a new SR video!🍑
You guys are all super humans. Eff X-men!!
Speaking of lingering things, I was in the AF EOD preliminary course for a while. I still beat myself up for not continuing on to NAVSCOLEOD, but what's kept me going is that things happen for a reason.
What do you guys recommend for numbers to strive for times and numbers in swims?
Does sub 9 500m swim and 1.5 mile, 100 sit-ups and push-ups in 20 mins, and 20 pullups sounds like a good goal before getting to basic? I can do all of these now except the run but I have at least a year and a half minimum till I’d sign any contract.
Those are exceptional PT scores and would be plenty for afspecwarfare
These guys...lol 😂
Listen, we laugh at ourselves more than you all do, believe me.
I've heard mixed responses on this. Do trainees every get into the pool during basic?
Usually not until Prep, but there are always a lot of changes going on, so pool PT may be something that's coming down the road.
1:42 I actually told my Mom the other day, "I wanna be an Air Force CCT. So I'm gonna be Spec Ops and I'll be by Myself With Green Berets Or' SOFs Calling in Air-Strikes on Terrorists all Day and Night" 💯🇺🇲✈She knows I've wanted to be in SOF since 5th grade so she was just happy I decided on the Air Force instead of the Others... Thank Buck Rogers for that 😂 when he said they do what they want when Teamed up w/ODAs & Platoons and+ Don't have to Stick around for their Fights/Arguments, I was like YUP that's me...
I might be late to the party, but I'm a university senior with a pretty trash GPA right now (2.77), and I graduate on June 20th, just 40 days from now on. I know I've basically trashed my professional prospect with this GPA, but I'm becoming more and more interested in join the USAF SOC at the same time. With that been said, should I take 2 or 3 months off once I graduate and purely focus on working out & getting into shapes BEFORE I even enlist? And what's the level of difficulty for a Chinese immigrant to obtain the necessary security clearance in times like these? I've become a naturalized citizen back in Sept, 2021, if that helps. I know it's a long thread, so I'll be ever so grateful for your reply!
if you can weight train or do cardio every day, I'd give it 2 months.
Getting in isnt too quick, so just hit up your local recruiter as soon as possible and with all the time youll be waiting to be approved for stuff, to be approved for meps, you can be conditioning your body for PT in bmt :]
I'm in the same boat as you, good luck!
I'm 26 years old i work in cybersecurity and have been interested in joining the Air Force Reserves do the same thing but i am very much interested in SR and have slow been training to exceed the standards that are put forth already. Is 26 too old to be joining the SF community within the Air Force under SR ??
The age limit is 39. - A
What does he mean when he’s saying to not show up at peak physical fitness and your fitness will only get worse over time in training? Respectfully that doesn’t seem to make a lot of sense
It’s called the peak because it’s unsustainable. Your mean physical capability needs to be good enough to pass the pipeline.
During A&S or any selection course you will be broken down. Doesn’t mean you won’t make gains during other parts of the pipeline.
Let me know if this answered your question. -T
I would like to be stationed in Washington state. How likely is this to happen if I enlist as a TACP or CCT? Does duty station preference get jilted in AFSOC the community?
You have a better chance of getting stationed in Washington as a CCT, but no assignments are guaranteed.
Sere specialists get stationed at Fairchild AFB in Spokane for a couple years to my knowledge
Whats boots do you guys recommend?
If you go to howtobeapj . Com there Brian will have a gear list for EVERYTHING you'll need. Now, boots are hard because its a personal thing. So, Lowas fit me like a glove; but for my buddy they give him hot spots. With that being said... I reccomend Lowas.
I like Vasque, Keens, Lowas, and Bates.
Hello guys qq, I am currently in the ANG and have hopes of wanting to do SPECWAR in the future, whom should I contact for more info? Thank you and looking forward to your response.
A special operations recruiter. You can find one from the main AF.com site, the afspecwar site, or you can contact a regular AF recruiter and ask how to get to your nearest SOR. Happy hunting.
PLEASE HELP. I cannot find out info on pj assessment and selection. Like, how does entering work. Do I need to pass a test to be trained? If I'm interested, would they just start training me? Do I need to know how to swim? I'm gonna enlist in a year and need to get into shape! Please help
Google is your friend in this situation. Yes, you need to be comfortable in the water.
@@chad1072 I found the info, thanks
Is joining Civil Air Patrol a good suggestion for preparation?
For what? Selection or a specific job? It could be, but it’s definitely not a prerequisite. Keep in mind I am not super familiar with CAP other than a few interactions so take that for what it’s worth. - A
@@OnesReady What I was thinking was getting a good basis in teamwork, military customs etc. When I was in CAP as a cadet if you attained a certain rank and completed a 2 week encampment you were able to skip basic training and entered as an Airman 1C. We had Air Force, Army and Marine personnel give us talks and instruction. You mentioned being on sports teams was an advantage and I think a few years as a CAP cadet would be too.
Sure- as far as I am aware, you will not be skipping BMT for any reason. I will double check on that- and as a matter of opinion, I wouldn’t recommend that, either. Going through BMT on a flight full of other candidates will teach you more about culture in the actual Air Force and not in the CAP. Food for thought. -A
@@OnesReady Apparently that program doesn't exist anymore. They still have encampments but skipping BMT is not mentioned in anything I could find. I was a cadet in the 70s and a couple fellow cadets did join the AF under the program. They were all successful in their military careers.
Brady bunch view 👍
Anybody in Dallas Texas and want to train??
You still in Dallas? Or pursuing afspecwar?
Y’all got moms that don’t want you in the military? 😂
No mention of double prestige in COD? Well then I cant listen to this tripe
can a dude get into this pipeline with glasses or is that a medical DQ?
Yep!
when a young person asks help/advice; even if this sounds ridiculous or repetitive...its a legitimate query. It should be handled with cncern. Really? U dont hav clear preparations somethng distilled frm experience . . And would suggest "live ur life" theme? Every great ambition requires "conditioning" be it mental or physical (desiderata: speak ur truth, quietly and clearly. Even th dull and th ignorant, they TOO HAVE THEIR STORY)
My guy. You’re commenting on a video that’s 3 years old. If you’d like to drop the link to your podcast, or engage with positivity (as opposed to this trolling), let us know. Until then- hope you’re well. - A
Maybe the mission of the project isn’t clear? If we’re speaking to future candidates it’s important for us to speak to them in a way that will set them up for success. -Trent
@@OnesReady it isnt trolling. Its called "comment-ing". Your discussions based on your title, wch clearly was th objective of the project ie to advise prospects (candidates) to prepare. Claiming to be instructors ...please deliberately re-read my "comment" vs ur objective(s) in a evaluative mindset or after ops debriefing.
Ur paranoia of "trolling" is inconsistent of a "veteran" preparing the next generatn.
@@OnesReady i was hoping u did, give them advises . . . But u failed clearly instead u grandstand. Again, re read my msg. And rethink rather than be overly sensitive. Maybe ask another veteran . . . Did the title fulfilled th objective of ur project ie after "painfully" listening . . . Will a candidate get value in this? Cant u guys summon courage to accept that ths project failed? To a certain extent? Test it wd a young person and ask a simple questn to survey. . . Did u get an advice to prepare? Do u now know what to do to "prepare" for SOF training?
@@henryseva1 v cool! We are all currently (not former) operators, and all of us instructors. We appreciate your input. If you’d like to continue this conversation, hit us at info@onesready.com. We look forward to hearing your opinions! - A
People ar askng ur advice. And u guys havent learnd to generate wisdom thru experience. Sad.
I guess we all fall short now and again! Thanks for the feedback. - A