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Published: 2005-07-05 20:07:11 +0000 UTC; Views: 24526; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 28814
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If you don't know about the US Air Force's ParaRescue troops, you should go and find out more.They're the unsung heroes. When a pilot goes down, they're there to get him back. They're seen rescuing Space Shuttle flightcrew if something goes wrong, and have been seen pulling men from the Apollo spacecraft when they've landed in the ocean.
Remember 'The Perfect Storm'? The USAF PJs were there, braving hurricane winds in their Blackhawks to rescue crews of ships trapped at sea.
These men are some of the most highly-trained and most dedicated in the world, and deserve far more credit than they're given.
"These things we do, that others may live" - US Air Force ParaRescue Motto
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I saying i know for these guys
"Even Seals need saving"
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Look under the AFSOC section at sofrep.com, it lists many of the different Special operators in the Air Force, including the PJs, CCTs (go in before everyone else does, are fully certified air traffic controllers and if qualified can call in air support), Combat Weathermen, TACP (deploy with conventional troops to call in air support, CCTs seem to work more closely with other special operators, Brandon Webb talked about working with CCTs when he was in the SEALs in his book "The Red Circle").
Still, the best way to find out more about jobs in Air Force Special Operations Command is to talk to an Air Force recruiter and tell him/her that you're interested in those programs.
That and try to find the books HaVoCMaN recommended since it will give you some idea if you really want to go through it. They don't call it "the Pipeline" for nothing.
Please note, I'm not a member of the armed forces and certainly not affiliated with any special forces in any branch. I have the utmost respect for those individuals, especially the quiet professionals in the special operations community. I just read and watch anything I can about special operators.
I do agree, dewi, the Air Force special operators don't get the recognition they deserve. Even though many of them have Air Force Crosses and other awards to show for it. I recall hearing about an article in a men's magazine about CCT's and the only response from the readers was, "The Air Force has these guys?" Yes, they do exist, and those more high profile special operators like the 75th Rangers, SEALS, Army Special Forces and so on couldn't do their jobs at all or as well if it was not for the men in the scarlet, gray, or maroon berets.
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A nice work. The PJ's really deserve respect for what they do. Well, I guess their comrades do respect them, but like other soldiers they should also get more respect from all people.
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Senior Airman Jason D. Cunningham
Takur Ghar
March 2002
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I've known people from all of our (Air force's) spec ops and the only guys that are badder than PJ's is SEAR. But they are crazy fuckers.
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Dude I love this. I'm joining U.S. Airforce to be a Pararescueman so this is just awesome!
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Dude I love this. I'm joining th U.S. Air Force to be a Pararescueman so this is just awesome. Nice work.
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what if i do not pass the p.a.s.t what will happen?
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Yeah, I'm definitely joining the air force, I'm still contemplating about joining special forces, do you know of any in the USAF besides the PJ's
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Im not sure if he mentioned it, but also The USAF Combat Controllers (CCT)
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You can also check out the Security Forces Phoenix Ravens. They provide security for aircraft flying AFSOC missions in unimproved forward locations. Basically, they fly with the craft, deploy and set up 360 security while the airframe is on the ground running the mission, and mount back up once it's done. One of my Senior NCO's and a Lieutenant flew missions deep into Afghanistan, Kazakhstan, and Kyrgyzstan doing this. Pretty cool!
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Shit, I totally missed this since I was away for 3 months.
There's a branch of the USAF called AFSOC (Air Force Special Operations Command) which includes Pararescue, as well as CCTs (Combat Controllers) and others. If you're looking for a specialist Air Force career then you should probably ask a recruiter about AFSOC and what is available. But what do I know, I'm not even American...
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It is wonderful that you sing praise to the pj's of the airforce, hopefully i will be able to participate in that great organization, i am on my way to going to the airforce so that i may become a fully fledged pararescuer so that i may put my life on the line to save others. My brothers and sisters and fellow countrymen.
Jeff Cody Eaton
"So that others may live!"
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Congrats
I have a friend who's uncle is in the 38th Rescue Sqdn. and he loves it. Tough, but rewarding - it's the best military job I can think of, certainly.
Good luck bud, you'll need it judging by what I've read about the indoc course!
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heh yeah, 75 push ups in two min, 75 situps in 2 min, 1.5 mi run in under 12 min, 500 meter swim under 13 min, and 20 meter underwater swim under 5 min i think, i am really preparing for it but i think i may be a trainer first, but i will keep in touch i should leave for bmt on aug 22 but i am not sure about the pj oppurtunity hopefully i can beat the swimming thing and be on the top of my game. but thankyou for the wish of luck i know i will need it.
"So that others may live!"
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It's not just the swimming - it's more of a mental challenge than anything, apparently. They'll hold you down under the water and make you tie knots, harassing you all the time you're down there. Underwater and running out of air will scare almost anyone shitless (quite literally in some cases), so it's a good test of a man's determination and ability to control fear
Obviously nothing will prepare you for that kind of shit, but I recommend you get a hold of the books 'That Others May Live' and 'None Braver: U.S. Air Force Pararescuemen In The War Against Terrorism". They're both great reads, and both cover at least some aspects of the indoc and training.
Good luck
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Agreed. All the PJs i've ever encountered struck me as amazing people. And that not even seeing them in action. It's a shame they don't get more recognition.
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I've got a mate who's uncle is currently finishing his EMT. If he passes, he's into one of the Pararescue groups (can't say which, or where).
Should be a fascinating source of info and stories (those that he can tell, anyway)
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Gotta love the inside track. The stories of those guys are so interesting.
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awsome...mate, would you mind making me this kind of pic, with MFR?
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I'm pretty sure it is, mounted on the site of a UH-60 Blackhawk no less
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