I only know one STO. He was in my training flight at OTS (was an engineer initially, got through phase 2 selection maybe a year later after seeing AFSOC guys in and around Eglin and Hurlburt). STO career was pretty much brand new at the time. Very small career field. He was one of two from his selection who was actually put through the training. He was also the closest thing to a world class athlete I have ever had to PT with or play a sport against or anything else. Was an amazing runner but also pretty good at just about everything else. I used to feel bad about him lapping me in the 1.5m run but after he told me he lapped several phase 2 applicants twice in the 3 mile run I felt better about it. Seeing some of his old marathon times and where he finished made me realize he was in a very different league. I got out long ago but I think he is still in. Pretty sure he is or was very recently commander at 17th STS. Initials TMD. I'm guessing he can still move pretty good even at our age.
@brendanhernandez34244 жыл бұрын
Best part when he asks “can I curse?”
@krewjaime44823 жыл бұрын
i realize I'm quite off topic but does anyone know a good site to stream new movies online ?
@mariogunner26413 жыл бұрын
@Krew Jaime I would suggest FlixZone. You can find it on google =)
@johnrodriguez38704 жыл бұрын
" Wink": Mustang ( Officer who is Prior Service Enlisted Man) Badass. CCT turned STO..... HooYah!!
@nickconroy0074 жыл бұрын
Yes! So stoked to that you guys put out this episode!! 👣
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
We listen. Combat Rescue Officer, coming up soon 😎 What else do you wanna hear?
@andrewcho81624 жыл бұрын
Ones Ready More on enlisted TACP and Pararescue
@justelynnnjoelle4 жыл бұрын
LOL, "So STO-ked..." NICE ONE xD
@sloansizzle4023 Жыл бұрын
This was great thanks. I would have loved to hear more in depth about day to day life
@logandensley86474 жыл бұрын
The episode I've been waiting for💯😎
@realkingrey27324 жыл бұрын
Logan Densley same.
@aleczimmerman7774 жыл бұрын
Met Lt Wink last year. Great man and leader
@koreysmith36359 ай бұрын
Outstanding stuff. Go Air Force
@0utlawactual3634 жыл бұрын
Is it possible to get an interview with an academy graduate SPECWAR officer?
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Absolutely.
@0utlawactual3634 жыл бұрын
Huzzah!
@samuelhelgeson12254 жыл бұрын
It'd be cool if you could get a Combat Rescue Officer on
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Well you may want to pay attention to the drop this Saturday then 😎
@justelynnnjoelle4 жыл бұрын
LET'S GOOOOOOOOOOOO and on my birthday too 🙂🙂🙂
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday
@thomastucker27744 жыл бұрын
Joel Del Rosario what’s up brother! Happy birthday man
@Hatandclogs43344 жыл бұрын
Happy birthday
@tako90672 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading this. I just wanted to confirm my understanding on the transition from Enlisted to Officer. Is it possible for any enlisted CCT to attempt to transfer to being an Officer? Or is it something that is much more rare/difficult to achieve? Essentially, is it just a matter of dropping a packet when you're ready or are there a significant amount of "hoops" to jump through that weren't mentioned in the video? Thanks again!
@sweatyballsleon57694 жыл бұрын
Always happy to see more info on this!
@levirobertson98434 жыл бұрын
What hair product would you recommend for spiking your bangs? Asking for a friend.
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Pomade. Low shine, medium hold.
@EarlyRiser714 жыл бұрын
Well done Aaron.
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Appreciated.
@dougbrower42210 ай бұрын
0:02 Great PC and I thoroughly enjoyed the one you did on CROs! Could you please tell me the subtle differences between a STO and an CRO? My apologies if you’ve had to answer this several times before. Thanks! Cheers…Mush (FAC/TACP 82-85)
@thomastucker27744 жыл бұрын
Sick episode🤙🏻 keep up the awesome work guys!
@Cable0694 жыл бұрын
I was a former USAF Combat Camera member from 1997 - 2010 and just Retired from the U.S. Army in 2019.
@levirobertson98434 жыл бұрын
You guys did a video on what you guys do in garrison, can you talk what you guys do during COVID-19?
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
It’s the exact same. Except, with social distancing, masks, and following SECDEF and SOCOM guidance.
@Cable0694 жыл бұрын
Can you do one on SERE and on the Combat Camera AFSC?
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
So we are definitely looking at SERE soon- Com Cam is much more niche and we get very little interest (if any). Not off the table though.
@dkburd062 жыл бұрын
Thanks for this! I’m doing a lot of research on this career field now and I found your video/ channel. Thanks for doing it. Question: I’m 34 and non prior service. I’m actually in good shape and have no injuries or medical situations. I know this is highly subjective but do the cadre automatically hold someone in their mind as a “not likely” for being mid-30s? I’m trying to gauge how much my age will hurt me even attempting to go through selection? I believe truly believe I can physically & mentally do it. But I’m worried I’m too old for being a good fit I suppose. Have there been others older than Wink do well? He said he was 31 I believe when he went through. Thanks
@OnesReady2 жыл бұрын
Keep tearing through the channel- we have answered this one a ton. Bottom line? the age limit is the age limit for a reason, and it's entirely dependent on you and your performance. If you want to succeed and dedicate your life to it- you will. If you won't? You won't. Irregardlessly (I know it isn't a word) of your age. -A
@dkburd062 жыл бұрын
@@OnesReady thank you very much. I’ll keep going through your content. Appreciate the time in response, all of you and your co-hosts service, and the content.
@mikejax44022 жыл бұрын
I’m 30 years old, and can’t stop thinking about if I have what it takes to do this..So I’m heavily contemplating joining for this sole reason, because I believe I actually do have what it takes. I think you should go for it if you feel the same way about yourself
@dkburd062 жыл бұрын
@@mikejax4402 thanks Mike! I wish you well on your own journey into this.
@metricfuse71402 жыл бұрын
I was wondering if STOs see as much combat as CCTs or since they are officers do they not see as much combat and sort of sit around and do COMs from a secure location instead of deploying with other SOF units?
@OnesReady2 жыл бұрын
We have covered this a ton in our content. Poke around and you’ll find your answer. -A
@emeraldarcher9736 Жыл бұрын
Do you have any video recommendations that have that answer? Been trying to find it but haven’t been successfully yet.
@santiagolavenant97103 жыл бұрын
Is there EOD techs assigned to AFSOC???
@motorcop5053 жыл бұрын
The Navy has SOF EOD folks. If EOD is your thing, I'd definitely recommend you check their program out.
@MedicalTape_xX4 жыл бұрын
Question about CCTs: How much do they work with other branches in terms of Navy jets, or Marine helicopters? Thanks for making such great stuff.
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Well first- why? Why would it matter if they were Navy, Marine, Norwegian, Alien or other? If it’s in the air, can understand English and has a radio, CCT can talk to it.
@surfbot1014 жыл бұрын
Is there anyway to get in touch with Wink? Im from Westhampton and am hoping to be a PJ
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Reach out to us on the OnesReady instagram account- we will get you linked up
@maliknightboiler28284 жыл бұрын
if CCT can get a JTAC cert, why have a TACP on a SOF team.
@phatnguyen-sy9kl4 жыл бұрын
MalikNightboiler why not? The more the merrier, since they are both specially selected and well trained.
@jayp47724 жыл бұрын
kzfaq.info/get/bejne/iLljdK96v7nZYJc.html This will break it down for you.
@nathanrigger154 жыл бұрын
From what I can tell tacps mostly aim bombs and ccts mostly land planes but they can do eachothers jobs when needed. Correct me if I am wrong though
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Short answer- different capabilities and too many requests for JTACs. Remember- JTAC is *not* the primary mission of a CCT.
@coraliscopuselaborat3 жыл бұрын
Due to the events of 9/11, the CCT career field had decent number of operational JTACS but the necessity for JTACS were too high. not enough CCTs to provide that capability. Thus, ushering in TACPs to provide the JTAC necessity. Only, the US saw the TACPs also getting stretched thin by supporting conventional Army. So, to remedy that part, Air Force then made it so TACP can switch to provide JTAC capabilities to SOF and conventional whenever they want. This is to help the workload of the CCT or assist a different SOF unit that doesnt have a CCT handy. The TACP is supposed to be better trained at JTAC capabilities than a CCT, traditionally. Since the CCT gets all the glamour of being a "better job", it is often overlooked that the better JTAC, historically, has always been the TACP and exists solely to assist a CCT in that duty. You know, since air traffic control is a busy capability all on its own (which it very much is). Army SF can also be JTAC certified, rendering a TACP useless and remedies a CCT of that duty. BUT! a CCT can double dip with the ATC portion. A CCT would be more for a dug in deep need like with Army SF whereas a TACP assisting a quick raid team like the 75th RR is more of their fit. But! a TACP can do both just like a CCT can do both. Heavy dug in=CCT, light and lethal=TACP. That's the reason why TACP can assist SOF. It is to assist where a CCT cant due to manning deficiencies across the Air Force. CCT can double dip with ATC and TACP can double dip with speaking Army (which is insanely useful because their jargon can get really dicey especially in the middle of a firefight)
@casenholden5769 Жыл бұрын
Just saw this video while doing some research about AF Special Forces I am currently In college going to graduate with a bachelors. Would a civilian even if they had a great application, AFOQT and fits the criteria, would he be pushed below a current enlisted and ROTC? I am also a 4 year college athlete and physically fit.
@coraliscopuselaborat3 жыл бұрын
If a civilian applies to either STO or CRO, and does not pass the assessment, do they get to roll into a TACPO try out or do they get rolled into Big Air Force?
@sethheaddress26513 жыл бұрын
Probably big Air Force, because it seems like officers only have three career routes, and I doubt the Air Force wants to waste their time with officers failing one or two pipelines.
@coraliscopuselaborat3 жыл бұрын
@SpartaNinja sent as a civilian
@autismknights89712 жыл бұрын
I'm a Loser.. but yall are cool as hell!
@OnesReady2 жыл бұрын
Hahaha we are all losers in some regard! - A
@brooksfannin14794 жыл бұрын
How strict are the medical requirements? This is something I’m committed to doing but I have extremely mild eczema which I’m worried could be disqualifying
@gdaman37004 жыл бұрын
Brooks Fannin I think something like eczema could easily go by with a waiver. Not sure tho! Lmk what you find out
@MrRainbowSprinkles4 жыл бұрын
As long as it’s treatable with topical steroid (like cortisone) you should be good. You just have to mention it and get a waiver. Supposedly takes 4-6 months for the waiver to get approved.
@caitie-wear25673 жыл бұрын
Holy cow
@slushyslushslushbruh Жыл бұрын
Wait, do STO's still see action? Like, in a combat zone, bullets in the air, etc... type of things?
@OnesReady Жыл бұрын
Is there another type of action we need to talk about? -T
@koruoverland4 жыл бұрын
Do Phase II participants have to sign an NDA? Assuming yes...as the commentary on evolutions were vague and non specific.
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
They do not. While the evolutions aren’t protected, we share a professional courtesy with our friends running those events. It’s not secret, there are no surprises- but we work closely with the career fields and we always want to make sure we don’t impede their ability to evaluate what they need to. Meaning- we won’t tell you EVERYTHING, just what can help to make you successful.
@samsadali77513 жыл бұрын
It's not meant for girls?
@cortilini11 Жыл бұрын
Hey Guys, does the air force reserves or national guard allow first time special warfare officers with no prior military experience?
@OnesReady Жыл бұрын
Yup! - A
@boomraider26954 жыл бұрын
Early? Say less
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Yes and no. YW
@BlackDogOriginal2 жыл бұрын
When we shot down flight 93, I wonder what our pilot thought when he got the order.
@GaZonk1002 ай бұрын
when are you taking girls?
@OnesReady2 ай бұрын
… wut? The combat exclusion was lifted years ago, there is a female STO. So- years ago I guess? Not sure of your question.
@JBCCT013 жыл бұрын
STO's are the only SOF officers that don't fight. It is VERY RARE that STO's actually fight. Their reputation, for the most part, is trash. Too many STO's are company men. They are the biggest reason that moral in the teams are at an all time low. Truth.
@Critterfurr3 жыл бұрын
Are you CCT?
@JBCCT013 жыл бұрын
Yes. Retired in 2008.
@gabrielwilliams53872 жыл бұрын
@@JBCCT01 how good do CCT’s get paid. Do special operators get paid good?
@JBCCT012 жыл бұрын
@@gabrielwilliams5387 enlisted versus office base pays are different. When I was in 99-2008, we got Military free fall, dive, demo and special duty pay. You have to remain cumin jumps, dive, demo pay to continue to get it. It was close to $1200-1300 in those duties. I do t know how much they get but I’m sure it’s comparable. Hope this helps. JB
@gabrielwilliams53872 жыл бұрын
@@JBCCT01 what’s the lifestyle like. Do you live on base with everyone else? You stay in barracks?
@boxingempire58284 жыл бұрын
Bad interviewer, too many interuptions
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
If you think I’m bad at interviewing, you should watch me as a PJ. Can you link me to YOUR video of good interviewing?
@boxingempire58284 жыл бұрын
@@OnesReady No link necessary, just keep in mind it's hard for the viewer to hear your guest with the constant interuptions. I understand this was pretty casual since you two work together everyday.
@thomastucker27744 жыл бұрын
That’s crazy bro, you should hop on the podcast and give it a go. I wonder how boxing translates to interviewing
@boxingempire58284 жыл бұрын
@@thomastucker2774 Just offering some criticism, always room for improvenent.
@harryhog19774 жыл бұрын
He a PJ first ding dong
@timmybobby40524 жыл бұрын
USAF "sof" is nothing. It's a waste of money. Full of wanna bes who couldn't actually make it to a real service with real special operation units.
@HurricaneGaming5094 жыл бұрын
Sure man. You can leave now.
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
Sorry you fee that way. Are you speaking from your experience on those other special operations teams?
@timmybobby40524 жыл бұрын
@@OnesReady yes
@OnesReady4 жыл бұрын
@@timmybobby4052 Awesome. Which one? Did you ever want to try the DoD's highest attrition rate in SOF (Pararescue)?
@HurricaneGaming5094 жыл бұрын
@@OnesReady He served in the Salvation Army under Colonel Sanders.
@AaronLoveHateClub26 күн бұрын
Look how young you looked in this Aaron. I mean you can still tell you were born in the 1900’s but that gray hair really crept up quick. Two more years and you’ll be whiter than Coach Edgerton