Hey, so how often do you guys deploy? And for how long? I am currently in the services career field, and want out. I am looking at sere or tacp.

I am leaning more towards sere, but I want to deploy, and i cant really get that much info from the search function on google.


Any info would be great! thanks

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Originally posted by USAF3MX:
... I am currently in the services career field, and want out. I am looking at sere or tacp.

I am leaning more towards sere, but I want to deploy, ...

Wanting to deploy is an odd analysis of participating in doing what? Deploying is a concept completely lacking any distinction of tasking, function assigned, and mission role.

Comparison of TACP and SERE assigned functions have more differences than similarities. In regards to deploying, services career field has considerable MWR deploying potential.

The SERE component of the Guardian Angel mission design series participation in isolated personnel recovery operations is absent of being organized and employed in tactical formations in enemy-controlled or politically sensitive territories performing timely and tailored responses across the range of military operations. The foremost duty position purpose of SERE is to train and instruct.

TACP is generally and typically embed in Army field maneuver organizations to coordinate and enable timely close air support for operations being conducted in enemy-controlled or politically sensitive territories. Analysis of the what, where, when, why, and how varies on Army unit (aviation air assault, airborne, Ranger, Special Forces, etc) TACP is embed to support. Joint Terminal Attack Controller qualification/mission ready status is not obtained and sustained by every member of the TACP AFSC and is significantly awarded AFSC skill-level and Army unit duty position embedded in dependant. The most prevalent duty position is at battalion level to coordinate the getting of CAS and not necessarily organized and employed at the fighting company or squad level performing JTAC duties.

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level performing JTAC duties

I know that Services has considerable MWR depoying potention. Was in Iraq 4 months into being on AD.

My main question was this, does SERE go Deploy, and by deploy i mean go to Iraq and afghanistan? and when/if they do, what is it they are doing? and I understand they are not going to be involved in combat.

And I know TACP and SERE are more disimilar than similar, but those were my two top choices. I am leaning towards SERE for the fact that it will be easier family-wise.

If i wasnt married, I would go straight into TACP no questions asked.

Yes, you will deploy as a SERE Specialist. How often you deploy depends on where you are stationed. I won't go into any more detail. Just know that you will deploy.

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Originally posted by c2006:
Yes, you will deploy as a SERE Specialist. How often you deploy depends on where you are stationed. I won't go into any more detail. Just know that you will deploy.

Why wont you go into more detail? this is kinda what i am looking for.. KNowing i will deploy is good, and thank you but could you go into more detail?

Most of the stuff SERE does in the field(deployed) is of the classified nature, not quite secret squirrel stuff(other wise they would have to kill you,LOL) but things that dont need to be devulged in an open forum. know that you will deploy and be in association with folks ranging from aircrew to your special operation bubbas that might need a local briefing in some safe house about what joe taliban is doing to folks that get captured,etc. Or you might just be chillin in the AOC,etc. regardless if someone is captured and repatriated SERE is heavily involved in the debrief of that individual for a lessons learned and how SERE training benefited them. By the way I'm not SERE but I like to keep my ear to the ground and speak with folks that are for a better understanding of what folks do.

Thanks powerproranger. Guess i didnt think to hard about it lol.. SO i just got off the phone with AFPC, and this is what i got:

The following criteria is used to rank FTA retraining applications: most recent Enlisted Performance Report (EPR); current grade; projected grade; next three EPR's, date of rank; Total Active Federal Military Service Date; Airmen Qualification Exam score in the applicable area (electrical, mechanical, administrative, or general); requested Air Force Specialty Code preferences.

the part i dont get is in bold.. how can they rate you on your next 3 epr's if they havnt been written yet?

Last was obvious meant to be said rather than next.

thank you sir. thats what i figured, but just wanted to clarify.. ill only have 2 total..

Johca, werent you PJ?

I cant wait for that 3 year mark!! I want to leave now lol

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Originally posted by USAF3MX:
next three EPR's,

I think you read it wrong, suppose to be last 3 EPR's since obviously they cant project the future in ratings.....

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the future in ratings.....

no its written next. prob. just a typo.

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Originally posted by USAF3MX:
Johca, werent you PJ?

AFI 36-2626 prescribes retraining eligibility criteria and the process.

The EPRs used is:

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3.4. Processing of Retraining Applications:
3.4.1. The MPF:
3.4.1.1. Completes Attachment 5, Application for Enlisted Retraining (AER), and forwards it to the parent MAJCOM (or AFPC as directed by AFTMS).
3.4.1.2. Includes the individual’s last three EPRs.
3.4.1.3. Ensures that the individual completes the Retraining Counseling Statement (Attachment 7) and includes it with the retraining package.
3.4.1.4. If applicant has a UIF on file, forwards entire retraining package including a copy of AF Form 1137, Unfavorable Information File Summary, to the MAJCOM.
3.4.1.5. Verifies that the commander indorsed the following statement on the AER: "Individual’s attitude, behavior, and record indicate a probability of success for retraining. There are no quality factors that preclude this individual from retraining."
3.4.1.6. Prepares and processes completed retraining applications within 5 working days.

This is the process unless the AFSC has some other specific requirement. I am unaware of SERE having any other provide EPR requirement beyond last 3 EPRs.

And yes I am a former PJ who performed PJ duties for 23 years.

Thanks Johca. I appreciate it. How strict are they on past EPRs? My first one wasnt so good.. Actually its Pretty bad.. I had some issues getting reintigrated back into the normal squadron life after i got back from iraq, and had ALOT of growing up to do. No DUI's or articles, but had a UIF and got a referral EPR. that was almost a year ago now..

My next EPR will be a 5, and I have my commanders full support if i need it. Just want some idea if my first EPR will keep haunting me or not..