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51: Part 1 The Pathway Into Special Operations Explained
Sep 29, 2023
Learn about the challenging pathway into Special Operations, including steps from recruiter talks to graduation, prep courses, and selection courses. Hear personal stories from host Jason Sweet, detailing his pipeline experience and an exciting PJ story with his father, Maurice. Dive into the high attrition rates of over 90% and the intense selection process for aspiring special operators, emphasizing perseverance and teamwork.
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- Entry process into special operations includes passing ASVAB, attending airborne school, and potentially taking prep courses before selection.
- Airborne school is crucial for special operations candidates to become 'basic parachutists' and progress in different branches' pipelines.
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Career Fields Under Special Operations Command
Different branches, such as Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marines, have various career fields falling under the Special Operations Command umbrella. For instance, in the Army, primary fields are Army Rangers and Green Berets. In the Air Force, there are PJs (pararescue men), CCT (combat controllers), SR (special reconnaissance), and TACP (tactical air control party). Navy's career fields include SEAL team members, SWIC (special warfare combatant craft crewmen), and Navy EOD (explosive ordnance disposal), while the Marines have MARSOC (Marine Special Operations Command), known as critical skill operators.
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