Thanks for the update he looked like a sure shot to begin with

He's now a major and a race car driver, really cool guy

Could there be a better name for a soldier? lol.

good luck bro, i'm considering this after I complete my JROTC and AFROTC

same

Did you succeed ?

I want to join ROTC

You should learn to spell first

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+Mike William Most of what you said is true, however Field Grade STOs will spend a lot of time on the ground in the middle of these operations. Once Company Grade they'll go into more of a planning role. Look up Blake Luttrell for an example of this.

That is correct. I didn't mean to state that they are not in the field.

+Graham Warren Yep! Just got them confused.

Does that mean a STO will not see action?

I have a question. next year I'm joining the pa Ang as a tacp. If I enlist as an alo when I graduate college, do I not have to take the schoolhouse again.

I just finished my PT lol. 100 pushups in 20 minute span. Tough stuff. Good luck

Jaden Aspen Actually, there have been women involved in similar capacity, within the AF, for over 30 years. Admittedly, they were few and far in between; generally in their positions due to "special" requirements and circumstances. What you may consider a precursor to STO and the concept of the SOC, was a small detachment of the AFOSI, code named, "Alpha/Omega." Consisting of 24 elite individuals, attached to the AF, although recruited from the various branches. You could say, the first, "true joint operations," began with these guys. They sent into all sorts of nasty situations - including some the American public will never know about. Two of the 24 were ... women! These two women, between them, in the execution of their duties, managed to collect 4 silver stars, 7 bronze stars, the legion of merit and an air force cross. One of them even managed to be awarded a NAVY silver life-saving ribbon!

Braedan Madden bootcampmilitaryfitnessinstitute.com/elite-special-forces/us-elite-special-forces/afsoc-us-air-force-special-operations-command/us-air-force-special-operations-weather-team-officer-selection-training/ This website had some info on the swot officers, but after doing some digging I have found no such thing as a sr officer. Maybe I am wrong though, good luck trying to find out.

@@joeymaschke2501 there is no sr officer. Special tactics officers are sr officers

Mentally prepare, physical is only one part, you must be strong mentally above all

A combat controller is just that: a combat controller. That is what they do. They go out in the field and are basically combat air traffic controllers. They manage all air force aircraft in the sky on the battlefield. It is an enlisted only job. There are no Combat Control Officers. A Special Tactics Officer is trained in all aspects of special operations, unconventional warfare, and Air Force weaponry, aircraft, and capabilities. They are mostly advisors to Air Force leaders and mentors to other SF trainees.

Tristan Czerwinski it says that they go through the same training as a CC, so is there any chances that a STO will get deployed into the field as part of special operations?

thanks for the answer btw

kaelmon To be honest, I'm not sure. As I recall there is a STO in the video who tells us that it is not the STO's job to carry out the mission, but rather to lead and train the men who do. However, knowing the skills that STOs possess, it's hard to imagine that they would never operate in the field.

+kaelmon Special tactics officers plan missions by gathering intel, weather and operational capabilities, which is why that STO stated, NOT YOUR JOB, to do the actual mission.The missions are completed by on the ground Combat Controllers, Pararescue, SEAL's and Special forces.These officers plan the aircraft and operational side of the mission. Think, Iran rescue failure, NOT happening again.They work with all branches to successful completion of the mission. If you want a peek, into some of what they do. Lookup "AL-Libi capture" or "US DELTA FORCE SNATCHING AL QAEDA SUSPECT". Classic mission that took about 60 seconds to grab this guy off the street in Libya.

NightFury like the officers said you learned the same things enlisted CCT's learn but your job isn't to be an operator on the ground your job is to serve the enlisted and give them everything they need to achieve success. You don't see SEAL officers on the ground you see them in the base, officers pretty much do the desk side of special operations all SOF officers do that's were they are the most effective.

STO officers 2Lt thru Capt are out in the field on every assigned mission aiding and assisting where needed to complete the job. There are no desk warriors in AFSOC until you get well up in the ranks.

Yes SEAL officers are in the field..LTs lead a team much like a captain in Special Forces leads an ODA Team..there have been commanders in SEAL TEAM and LT.Commanders down range leading teams on missions

Kevin Nguyen never has a selection and then training course been totally disjointed from a job.

Try looking for the physical standards for Combat Controller. The video said they go through the same training pipeline.

Karl Fultz I looked around and the standards are a bit different. The main difference is that combat controllers run 1.5 miles for the PAST and STOs run 3 miles for their physical test.

TheShamrockGuy The PAST is the same for STOs and CCTs, and then at the end of the first two weeks of combat contol selection you have to take the exit PAST, which the standards are much higher. static.e-publishing.af.mil/production/1/af_a3_5/publication/cfetp1c2x1c1/cfetp1c2x1c1.pdf

Run: 3 Miles under 22 min Push-ups: Above 64 in 2 min Sit-ups: Above 75 in 2 min Pull-ups: Above 11 in 2 min 25 meter underwater 1500 meter swim under 32 min

Sean Collin Ray They raised the bar, from when I first came in contact with them [pararescue] 30 years ago. At the time, to even be considered, it was a 1.5 mile run, in under 11 minutes, the underwater was not required and it was a mile swim (forgot the time limit required, but it was more than 32 minutes ... I think it was 50 minutes). Each event went right into the next, with very little time in between. For example, after the 1.5 mile run, you immediately went into the swim. It wasn't just each event, it was an overall endurance thing. The whole process started with some sgt walking into a basic training barracks and simply asking, "Is anyone interested in trying out for Pararescue?" A lot of people, thinking they get out of basic training for the day, raised their hands. However, by the time the run was over, 70-80% of the volunteers were gone. At some point during the swim, only about 2-5% were left. Bare in mind, the volunteer was not told any of the physical or time requirements. In other words, after all those push ups, pull -ups, etc, you had no clue if you had 6 minutes or 20 minutes to do the run. So, the concept of, "pacing yourself," was off the table.

Good for him

Yes you can honey. And I’ll be right there next you showing them up 👌🏽

@SpartaNinja plans have changed since posting that comment

MARKSMAN108 so STOs don't get to go out on the field?

That view is a bit colored. He does go into the field as the team leader. His role is to advise and assist where needed. As far as the desk job is concerned that doesn't rear it head until you make major. From 2nd Lt thru Capt. you are out in the field doing the job.

no you can be put on staff and not assigned to an operational unit as a 1stLT and up, rarely do stos go on a mission, a CCT is already a support role assigned to a ODA or Seal platoon for anything air related so you dont need an adviser to the adviser, they might be in the "field" as they are at a patrol base or FOB in country, but not really more than that

Oh ok thanks for the replies gents, my brother said I should just go in as an officer for the money but I want to actually be out there on the field so I'm having a hard time between wether I should enlist and try out for CCT or if I should try to go in as an officer and try out for STO

it really depends on if your rather be doing an actual task,mission, etc, or planning it and telling the enlisted guys what to do, enlisted CCTs are very smart and can operate on their own, they just need some guidance and organization, that is where the officers come in. Some jobs junior officers have very important roles in the field, like army/marine infantry, navy seals(2lts), usually anything that involves a platoon working together in the field, but areas like most air force special operations, rangers, seals(at a higher level, think tier 1) it is all NCO driven. Plus if you enlist and become a CCT after a few deployments you can become an officer if you want. Forget about the money though at the end of the day its shit pay officer and enlisted, just go work for an airport or airline company if planes/air related stuff is your field and money is your concern.

If he was white would you make the same complaint? Doubt it. I didn't expect to find PC libtards on this video, they're everywhere nowadays...

Air Force has the highest academic standards of all the branches. It has alot of Asians in it.

Fuck off