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FACT SHEET: PARARESCUE VOLUNTEER

Congratulations on your decision to volunteer for the Air Force’s elite Pararescue (PJ) career field. As a volunteer, this document provides meaningful and educational information to better support your decision to be a PJ Specialist. Your signature on this document acknowledges you have discussed each topic with your recruiter and/or Special Tactics Recruiting Liaison as well as thoroughly understand the below statements.

1. I have thoroughly reviewed the PJ information available at the Air Force Special Operations Command’s website at http://www.afsoc.af.mil/specialtactics/. I have reviewed, in detail, the PJ career field description provided in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD).

2. I have met the minimum passing PJ Physical Aptitude and Stamina Test (PAST) standard, BUT will EXCEED said standards prior to entering the Air Force (AF).

3. Following AF Basic Military Training, I understand I will attend the PJ Developmental Course at Lackland AFB TX. This 2-week course is intended to introduce, familiarize, and cultivate the fundamental and technical skills as well as mental agility to better equip candidates to be successful in the PJ Indoctrination Course.

4. Following the PJ Developmental Course, I will attend the PJ Indoctrination (Indoc) Course at Lackland AFB TX. I whole heartedly understand Indoc is one of the most physically, mentally, and emotionally challenging courses in the United States military. This 9-week course is designed to select, train, and indoctrinate aspiring PJs through a series of go/no go evaluations. Training accomplished includes, but not limited to: Airmenship, athletic training/exercise physiology training, psychological training, obstacle course, ruck marches, leadership reaction course, and PJ history. Most importantly, though, I CLEARLY acknowledge that 50% of Indoc is engrossed in extremely intense and demanding surface/sub-surface water confidence training.

5. Following PJ Indoc, I understand I will attend a 4-week US Air Force’s Combat Diver Course at Panama City FL, after which I will be reassigned to Det 1 (PJ School), 342d Training Squadron, Kirtland AFB NM for the remainder of my PJ pipeline training.
NOTE: I understand diving is an inherent risk, but a prerequisite to attend the PJ Apprentice Course and subsequent duties of a PJ once in the career-field.

6. At Det 1 (PJ School), I understand I will continue my intense training in parachuting and survival, evasion, resistance, and escape techniques from the following courses: US Army Infantry Center approved Airborne Course (basic parachutist), US Army JFK Special Warfare Center/School Military Freefall Course (MFF parachutist), USAF Underwater Egress Training at Fairchild AFB WA, and USAF Basic Survival School at Fairchild AFB WA.
NOTE: I understand parachuting is an inherent risk and a prerequisite to attend the PJ Apprentice Course and subsequent duties of a PJ once in the career-field.

7. At Det 1 (PJ School), I understand I will attend a 4-week Emergency Medical Technician (EMT)-Basic and 24-week EMT-Paramedic Course. Here I will learn how to assess, evaluate, treat, and manage emergency medical and trauma patients from point of injury to definitive care. Upon graduation, I will be awarded a civilian EMT-Paramedic certification through National Registry.

8. At Det 1 (PJ School), I understand I will conclude my PJ pipeline training at the 24-week PJ Apprentice course. Here I will receive training in 6-blocks of instruction: combat casualty care (dirt medicine), combat arms and weaponry, combat tactics, land navigation, mountain rescue, and air operations (advanced parachuting, helicopter insertion/extraction). This course qualifies me as PJ Specialist for worldwide assignment to any Rescue or Special Tactics Squadron.

9. I understand PJ duties will require me to be responsible for others’ learning and safety in challenging conditions. Besides knowledge and skills associated with PJ duties, I will be expected to learn and demonstrate responsibility, attention to detail, communication skills, leadership, and resilience.

10. I understand primary Pararescue duties include direct combat and often subject the PJ to extremely hazardous and risky conditions and situations not expected of most US military personnel. Furthermore, I understand USAF PJs are asked to put themselves in harm’s way and to push themselves well beyond their physical and mental limits anywhere, anytime in the world.

11. Lastly, I understand 90% of the candidates who start PJ training do not become PJs. If I fail to complete PJ training, I will be considered for discharged from the AF or reclassified into another AF Specialty subject to technical training availability and recommendation by training cadre and the chain of command.


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Again, congratulations on your decision to volunteer for the Pararescue career field. It will be a challenge unlike any you’ve ever experienced, but the rewards will be great! We look forward to you joining us as one of the most elite and best trained forces in the world.


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FACT Sheet: SERE Specialist Volunteer

Congratulations on your decision to volunteer for the Survival, Evasion, Resistance, and Escape (SERE) Specialist career field. This document is provided to ensure that your decision to volunteer for SERE Specialist duties is as well-informed as possible. Your signature on this document acknowledges that you have discussed each topic with your recruiter and understand each statement.

1. I have thoroughly reviewed the SERE Specialist recruiting web site: gosere.com and acknowledge that it is highly recommended that I make contact with the SERE Specialist Orientation cadre by either emailing them at sereic@lackland.af.mil or calling 210-671-3881.

2. I have met the standards of the SERE Physical Aptitude and Stamina Test (PAST) and will continue to maintain the standard.

3. I will re-accomplish the SERE PAST during week two of basic military training to ensure I’m physically fit for SERE Specialist Orientation.

4. Immediately following basic military training, I will attend SERE Specialist Orientation. The purpose of the SERE Specialist Orientation is to introduce me to the SERE Specialist career field and assess my potential for success as a SERE Specialist. SERE Specialist Orientation lasts ten days and is conducted on Lackland AFB, Texas and in a remote field training location. SERE Specialist Orientation includes: physical training, backpacking, basic public speaking, outdoor living skills, fire building, shelter building, food and water procurement and preparation, and improvising.

5. I understand that 50% of the people who start the SERE Specialist Orientation do not become SERE Specialists and are re-classified to another Air Force Specialty.

6. Following the SERE Specialist Orientation, successful candidates are assigned to the SERE School at Fairchild AFB, Washington for SERE Specialist Training. Prior to SERE Specialist Training, I will complete the Air Force’s basic SERE and water survival courses (also at Fairchild AFB) for 20 days. SERE Specialist Training is a five and one-half month course; classes begin each January and July. Because six SERE Specialist Orientations feed each SERE Specialist Training class, I may be required to await training at Fairchild AFB. During this time I will work on basic SERE Specialist skills in preparation for SERE Specialist Training. SERE Specialist Training is conducted on base and in remote field training locations in Idaho, and Oregon.

7. I understand that 25-40% of the people who start SERE Specialist Training do not become SERE Specialists. Those who do not qualify or who self-eliminate during SERE Specialist Training maybe separated from the Air Force.

8. I understand that during SERE Specialist training and throughout a SERE Specialist’s career, duties are conducted outdoors in remote locations regardless of weather conditions. During SERE Specialist Training I will be in the elements, in remote field training locations, for up to 11 continuous days.

9. I understand that basic SERE Specialist duties involve teaching SERE tactics, techniques, and procedures to other military members.

10. I understand that SERE Specialist duties will require me to be responsible for others’ learning and safety in challenging conditions. Besides knowledge and skills associated with SERE Specialist duties, I will be expected to display and learn responsibility, attention to detail, communication skills, leadership, and a willingness to persevere.

11. Following SERE Specialist Training, I will be assigned to the SERE School at Fairchild AFB for two to three years to teach in the basic Air Force SERE courses and hone my skills before transitioning to duty stations throughout the world. I may, however, like any Air Force member, be required to deploy to a combat zone during this period of my career.

12. I will be expected to perform military parachutist duties.

13. I understand that primary SERE Specialist duties do not include direct combat but SERE Specialists do deploy to combat zones throughout the world.

Again, congratulations on your decision to volunteer for the SERE Specialist career field.
It will be a challenge like you’ve never experienced but the rewards will be great!
We look forward to you joining us to ensure America’s war fighters “Return with Honor.”


SERE Specialist Candidate Signature/Date:____________________________


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FACT SHEET: TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY VOLUNTEER


Congratulations on your decision to volunteer for the Tactical Air Control Party (TACP) career field. This document is provided to ensure your decision to volunteer for TACP duties is as well-informed as possible. Your signature on this document acknowledges you have discussed each topic with your recruiter and understand each statement.

1. I have thoroughly reviewed the TACP information available at the Air Force Special Operations Command’s website at http://www.afsoc.af.mil/specialtactics/. I have also thoroughly reviewed the TACP career field description provided in the Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD).

2. I have met the standards of the TACP Physical Aptitude and Stamina Test (PAST) and will continue to maintain the standard.

3. Following basic military training, I will attend the 5-day TACP Prep Course, conducted at Lackland AFB TX, and the 84-day TACP Apprentice Course, conducted at Hurlburt Field FL. I understand these courses are among the most physically and mentally challenging courses in the US Air Force.

4. I understand TACP duties will require me to be responsible for others’ learning and safety in challenging conditions. Besides knowledge and skills associated with TACP duties, I will be expected to learn and demonstrate responsibility, attention to detail, communication skills, leadership, and resilience.

5. I understand approximately 31% of the Airmen who start TACP training do not become TACP Apprentices. If I fail to complete TACP training, I may be discharged from the Air Force if my ASVAB scores are below 55 in any category. I understand reclassification into another Air Force Specialty is subject to availability of other technical training openings and evaluation by training cadre and the chain of command.

6. I understand that primary TACP duties include direct combat and may often subject the TACP Airman to extremely hazardous and risky conditions and situations not expected of most US military personnel. Furthermore, I understand that USAF TACP specialists are often asked to put themselves in harm’s way as it is one of the few true front-line combat jobs in the Air Force. Furthermore, I understand that TACP Airmen are often embedded within US Army combat teams and are expected to engage enemy forces. 
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Again, congratulations on your decision to volunteer for the TACP career field. It will be a challenge unlike any you’ve ever experienced but the rewards will be great! We look forward to you joining us as one of the Air Force’s most valued Battlefield Airmen!



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