When people ask the question "What is a typical day like?", I feel like the answers given always revolve around "What does typical mean?". When answering the question in the future, I would love for someone to share what their months may look like. I think people want to know "What time do you get to go home at night when in garrison?" "How many days per year are you away from your family during training?" "What kind of tasks do you do while in garrison?", "What training opportunities are available as a CRO vs enlisted PJ?", etc. It would be awesome to hear a little more detail about the profession, not focusing on the day to day, but more details about what the job entails from month to month and what kind of effect does that have on the family/friends/social life, etc. Also, I would love to hear about job possibilities that are available such as SOLO (liaisons at the embassies), training supervisors, working with NATO, professional developments, professional school assignments, etc. Thanks for putting this out on a regular basis. I love the podcast and TH-cam channel.
Good stuff right here @Ones Ready and just what I needed to hear from @Jon McKenzie. Awesome insight and the brotherhood that you all have is motivating in itself.
Lol, well a roast is just a roast, not a serious belief. That's technically true for all CRO's, doesn't mean they're not reliable and hard when it comes down to being competent in rescue operations. Their third tour is said to be the last one where they're mostly operational
I'm a mid-90s Marine who's always respected SEALs as bad-asses. Was OBLIVIOUS to _THE MOST ELITE_ Special Forces..? In the AF. 2 YEARS of Training + THE HIGHEST ATTRITION OF ALL SPEC OPS. - Competent Combat Medics ... - AF Combat Dive Course - Army AirBorne Para-Jump _then..?_ - _Navy Free-Fall_ Jump school - Underwater egress (WATER CRASHES) - SERE (Ba. RUTAL!) Escape, Resist, Evade behind enemy lines. - Then? CROs do _Advanced SERE Training_ - Then? MARINE DIVING & PARACHUTE SCHOOL _Where 'Combat Readiness' means:_ • Sniper-Level long-range proficiency • SEAL-Level room-clearing close-range proficiency. As HARD as training is ... it's NOTHING compared to combat. So CRUSH it, bc training's just sees if you might be useful 'real-world'.
Great content, much appreciated. Would you be willing to do an episode on battlefield airmen sponsorship program/civilian route to CRO, STO, TACP, or ALO? Is selection realistic for someone with no prior military experience? Percent chances? What selection boards are looking for from a civilian candidate? My previous inquiries have indicated that it is incredibly rare. Thank you for your time and expertise.
I just did a deep dive and you better be asaucy candidate off the street ha. Go and try an IFT first and see how you compare with exceeding those expectations and then triple the distances for the swim and the run portion
Each ANG unit has their own policies when it comes to age. You'll have to decide which Guard unit you'd want to be a part of and contact them to see what their age limits are.
1. Great podcast 2. I have done a crazy amount of research but it is difficult to find honest (not propaganda) info and being an officer and spec ops. I totally hear about how some of the most influential and best times have been behind a desk. Having said that, which USAF officer spec ops path has the most fieldwork/actiony (sorry, I hate saying that and sounding stupid, but I do not know the correct term for that)? I read a lot about the enlisted duties and responsibilities, however much less regarding the officer path. People say it's just the officer version, however, I know that isn't true.
@@OnesReady A mentor of some sort. I'm currently a freshman and I'm asking my AFROTC cadre for guidance, but would like somebody who can help guide me in my process. I have a strong mental mindset, yet working on physical attributes. I've been given the CRO application which states the PT test and I realized that I really need to work on swimming. I've only swam for recreational purposes and so I want to start training soon so I can be set when the time comes. Overall, general guidance is what I am seeking. Also, sorry for any late replies. A part of being a rat at the Virginia military institute means that I have very limited time.
If you SIE and wish to return later in your career it depends on if you got a "do not return" in your record. If you don't have that, then your chances of returning are there. With limited crosstraining slots though, I wouldn't risk it.
Xavier, yes. The process is slightly different than going straight active duty. You'll have to find a guard/reserve unit that has openings and interview with them. If they want to hire you, they will sponsor you to attend Phase 2. Also, you will incur a service commitment, I just don't know what that is for the guard/reserves.
When I was at Nellis I had a guy on my team that said “. I went to a meeting and met the deadliest guy in the room” today! Supposedly he was a Former CCT now PJ and from my memory even TACP prior to that! Seemed serious at the time! Guess it would be possible pipe lining straight from BMT! And if the stars aligned and there’s wasn’t a current Manning issue to prevent you from being able to get out of the career field! Especially since most of these career fields have very low Manning issues! He probably knew people with ties to the AFCFM that allowed him to go! Kinda like he was saying in this video about that chief letting him go! Long story short! AF Manning issues would be the only issue to cross train as well as the time you have in your current career field! I would say 4 years minimum per career field on average! Sorry for the Drawn out response!
So this comment is a few years too late (hopefully not) but I was wanting to become a PJ because I love the aspect of saving my brothers in need but I also want to be in gaged in combat. Would PJs be the correct SOF for me or do you have another branch/ team I should look into?
You may want to be an 18D Ranger or SF medic if you want combat while still being a medic. Unless you fight alongside other forces like joining STS, you may never be fired at because I would think your job is to mitigate those circumstances as much as possible, avoid it even, when trying to locate, treat and evacuate your patient. In the interview with the PJ that rescued Marcus Luttrell on TNQ Podcast, he said he never technically saw combat besides manning a machine gun in a helicopter.
Commit to your decision, suffer in silence, and don't quit. Go to an AFSPECWAR recruiter and tell him you're interested in being a PJ and that you want a 9T500 contract for SWOE-V.
Will, are specifically asking about to medical skills? Every situation/mission is different and there have been times that CROs have needed to be in the mix, but not as their primary role in a deployed setting. We’ll have to save the stories for another podcast!
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Instantly recognize him. Its so cool to see him come full circle, from seeing him in the Pipeline Doc all the way to CRO.
JMac was the best leader I ever had, Miss you, Sir!
A great listen before a morning run and swim, thanks again guys!
MY MAN JMAC! Good to see he’s doing well.
Awesome insight from one of the most fun guests to listen to yet. Great content as usual, gentlemen. The third shift grinds on ⚡️💪🏼. - Avery
Great video, the USAF have stepped up their game tremendously in terms of their SOF capacity and expanded capabilities!
When people ask the question "What is a typical day like?", I feel like the answers given always revolve around "What does typical mean?". When answering the question in the future, I would love for someone to share what their months may look like. I think people want to know "What time do you get to go home at night when in garrison?" "How many days per year are you away from your family during training?" "What kind of tasks do you do while in garrison?", "What training opportunities are available as a CRO vs enlisted PJ?", etc. It would be awesome to hear a little more detail about the profession, not focusing on the day to day, but more details about what the job entails from month to month and what kind of effect does that have on the family/friends/social life, etc.
Also, I would love to hear about job possibilities that are available such as SOLO (liaisons at the embassies), training supervisors, working with NATO, professional developments, professional school assignments, etc.
Thanks for putting this out on a regular basis. I love the podcast and TH-cam channel.
Josh, just recorded another episode and dabbled into this question a little more...I think. Stay tuned.
Good stuff right here @Ones Ready and just what I needed to hear from @Jon McKenzie. Awesome insight and the brotherhood that you all have is motivating in itself.
Oh wow, this was super encouraging! 1:21:32 is on point! Thank you for this episode!
You guys are so appreciated thank u
Our pleasure!
I've heard before that "CRO is an abbreviation for 'Cannot Readily Operate"..JMac does not strike me as one of those type of individuals.
Sick burn, but I appreciate the compliment nestled in there! Haha
Jon McKenzie haha, can’t take credit. Heard that from a pj when we helped out some guys at the 83 ERQS at bagram.
Lol, well a roast is just a roast, not a serious belief. That's technically true for all CRO's, doesn't mean they're not reliable and hard when it comes down to being competent in rescue operations. Their third tour is said to be the last one where they're mostly operational
Good stuff. Like stuffed crust pizza good. 😂 Awesome to hear a CRO perspective.
where is SGT.Cherry? Awesome Drill instructor
Finally!!!! Thank you One's ready, I greatly appreciate this video!
I sure miss McKenzie yelling at me at OTS for fucking up my cadence. Has it been 8 years already?
I'm a mid-90s Marine who's always respected SEALs as bad-asses.
Was OBLIVIOUS to _THE MOST ELITE_ Special Forces..? In the AF.
2 YEARS of Training + THE HIGHEST ATTRITION OF ALL SPEC OPS.
- Competent Combat Medics ...
- AF Combat Dive Course
- Army AirBorne Para-Jump _then..?_
- _Navy Free-Fall_ Jump school
- Underwater egress (WATER CRASHES)
- SERE (Ba. RUTAL!) Escape, Resist, Evade behind enemy lines.
- Then? CROs do _Advanced SERE Training_
- Then? MARINE DIVING & PARACHUTE SCHOOL
_Where 'Combat Readiness' means:_
• Sniper-Level long-range proficiency
• SEAL-Level room-clearing close-range proficiency.
As HARD as training is ... it's NOTHING compared to combat.
So CRUSH it, bc training's just sees if you might be useful 'real-world'.
For anyone doubting the badass-ery of this guy & this GROUP? Look at the comments to get a feel for how SMALL & the solidarity of this group.
i like the part where we get to learn about how he became a CRO.
Great content, much appreciated. Would you be willing to do an episode on battlefield airmen sponsorship program/civilian route to CRO, STO, TACP, or ALO? Is selection realistic for someone with no prior military experience? Percent chances? What selection boards are looking for from a civilian candidate? My previous inquiries have indicated that it is incredibly rare. Thank you for your time and expertise.
I just did a deep dive and you better be asaucy candidate off the street ha. Go and try an IFT first and see how you compare with exceeding those expectations and then triple the distances for the swim and the run portion
Wooooooooooo LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOO
Thank you Jmac 💯
Excellent episode!
CRO ARMY💪🏼
Best podcast out there! Thanks guys 👍🏽
Also! Bring in Ret. PJ Robert Disney.
JMacs the adult haha. Love it!!! Go cuz!!!
Can you say, “pot calling the kettle black?” Haha!
@@jonmckenzie1245 No comment... Haha
Did any of you guys serve with any old PJ's from the end of Vietnam? I was at NKP during the closing events with some great PJ's.
My great uncle was a pj in Korea and Vietnam
How can one get a hold of you to get information and training to help with becoming CR??
I have 25 years in USAF. Currently drilling in Guard Unit. What is the oldest you can apply for CRO?
Each ANG unit has their own policies when it comes to age. You'll have to decide which Guard unit you'd want to be a part of and contact them to see what their age limits are.
@@OnesReady Thank you sir, great content wish you all the best stay safe.
@@williamtannenbaum609 Did you ever get your answer for the age limit?
I did pjr and SERE 2004
Hey! Can you guys bring in a 24th Special Tactics Squadron soldier to interview, I would love to hear more about them. :D
46:11 Timestamp
I like your show.Thanks Guys
Love these guys lmao
1. Great podcast
2. I have done a crazy amount of research but it is difficult to find honest (not propaganda) info and being an officer and spec ops. I totally hear about how some of the most influential and best times have been behind a desk. Having said that, which USAF officer spec ops path has the most fieldwork/actiony (sorry, I hate saying that and sounding stupid, but I do not know the correct term for that)? I read a lot about the enlisted duties and responsibilities, however much less regarding the officer path. People say it's just the officer version, however, I know that isn't true.
Before watching: are CRO mostly TOC jobs and hardly go on the field?
Eventually, but you'll get 3 good operational tours according to what some CRO's say
Could we get a current ALO?
We would live one to come on! We will ask around.
Currently at VMI and looking to be a cro but need help. Mind helping me?
@@theguynooneknows9121 help how?
@@OnesReady A mentor of some sort. I'm currently a freshman and I'm asking my AFROTC cadre for guidance, but would like somebody who can help guide me in my process. I have a strong mental mindset, yet working on physical attributes. I've been given the CRO application which states the PT test and I realized that I really need to work on swimming. I've only swam for recreational purposes and so I want to start training soon so I can be set when the time comes. Overall, general guidance is what I am seeking. Also, sorry for any late replies. A part of being a rat at the Virginia military institute means that I have very limited time.
Im to ugly to be a PJ.
False. Aaron is a PJ.
@@OnesReady ouch.
What happens if you SIE in prep or A&S? Would you get another shot at it later? Or does that disqualify you?
If you SIE and wish to return later in your career it depends on if you got a "do not return" in your record. If you don't have that, then your chances of returning are there. With limited crosstraining slots though, I wouldn't risk it.
I just want to see what these guys can do in ultimate football.
Oh, you already know the answer to that! Haha!
Hahahahaha what up! You know those Friday games were 🔥🔥🔥
Which month will he come back? I am at home now, not going back to work and cannot contact him.
I am curious as to how hard it would be to stumble into the CRO pipeline as a 46FX.
As easy as talking to a recruiter and submitting your packet?
@@OnesReady It’s certainly something I’m considering as they’re doing away with TCCET and scaling back the CCATT crews now.
Whats a mind bender?
This sounds fantastic man, yo I’ll eat shit and run hills with you buddy.
Can someone become a CRO in the reserves or guard? if so, is there an active duty commitment first or straight to reserves?
Xavier, yes. The process is slightly different than going straight active duty. You'll have to find a guard/reserve unit that has openings and interview with them. If they want to hire you, they will sponsor you to attend Phase 2. Also, you will incur a service commitment, I just don't know what that is for the guard/reserves.
Has an enlisted airman in combat control ever transitioned over to combat rescue officer or enlisted pararescueman ?
When I was at Nellis I had a guy on my team that said “. I went to a meeting and met the deadliest guy in the room” today! Supposedly he was a Former CCT now PJ and from my memory even TACP prior to that! Seemed serious at the time! Guess it would be possible pipe lining straight from BMT! And if the stars aligned and there’s wasn’t a current Manning issue to prevent you from being able to get out of the career field! Especially since most of these career fields have very low Manning issues! He probably knew people with ties to the AFCFM that allowed him to go! Kinda like he was saying in this video about that chief letting him go! Long story short! AF Manning issues would be the only issue to cross train as well as the time you have in your current career field! I would say 4 years minimum per career field on average! Sorry for the Drawn out response!
I'm sorry, I'm Aöf. I want to know if an American soldier is Franketting. He is in Afghanistan or not.
Right now, I'm watching Frank.
Tell Frank, I don't have anyone. I love Frank. You trust me very much. I still love you.
Tell him. I miss you everyday.
So this comment is a few years too late (hopefully not) but I was wanting to become a PJ because I love the aspect of saving my brothers in need but I also want to be in gaged in combat. Would PJs be the correct SOF for me or do you have another branch/ team I should look into?
You may want to be an 18D Ranger or SF medic if you want combat while still being a medic. Unless you fight alongside other forces like joining STS, you may never be fired at because I would think your job is to mitigate those circumstances as much as possible, avoid it even, when trying to locate, treat and evacuate your patient. In the interview with the PJ that rescued Marcus Luttrell on TNQ Podcast, he said he never technically saw combat besides manning a machine gun in a helicopter.
I’m gonna be a pj one day any advice?
Commit to your decision, suffer in silence, and don't quit. Go to an AFSPECWAR recruiter and tell him you're interested in being a PJ and that you want a 9T500 contract for SWOE-V.
Joel Del Rosario alright thanks bro
Dont quit
Alexander ok 👌
You guys should do a podcast on the 24th STS (Air Forces tier 1 unit) and what it takes to get there/their selection process.
Sorry, but this isn't our lane. The SMU is the SMU. There are a couple pages out there you can follow, like the 724 STG RAS instagram page.
If CRO was a former PJ, can they still perform as one on a team when deployed
Will, are specifically asking about to medical skills? Every situation/mission is different and there have been times that CROs have needed to be in the mix, but not as their primary role in a deployed setting. We’ll have to save the stories for another podcast!
I see that Croatia flag 🇭🇷
Frank, he likes to talk like this. Self-willed. Wait and see. I will not love anymore.
Tell Frank, I'm not working at the bar anymore. I miss you very much.
Boring 😊 like Donals Trump
Can yall get Mark Lauren on the podcast??? Former CCT!
I sure miss McKenzie yelling at me at OTS for fucking up my cadence. Has it been 8 years already?