r/Pararescue

Struggling with learning egg beater. How necessary is it or can I get by with frog kick or scissor kick at selection? Tryna go tacp

Prior army 60% disabled. Would i be able to attend and complete pj training?

I’ve been training for a while now and am just at the minimum for the IFT but have not contacted a recruiter yet. Should I begin the process now or wait until I am in competitive range for the IFT. I assume it will be months before I even get a chance at a contract.

Hey everyone. Im 20 years old. Im in Southern California Seeking to serve in Pararescue. Training for it. I know YouTube is a tool to help with that but I desire to actually train with someone who is a PJ or was one. If some would see me as weak for desiring a mentor I don’t care. Because in a multitude of counselors there is wisdom. Just casting the line and if God wills it I know I will find one. And if not I won’t.

I would be honored just to watch a Pararescuemen train for a couple weeks even if no words were spoken. I would hope to pay it forward with the lives God saves through me and help others along the way.

I’m putting this out here just in case there is anybody attending the tryout for the 125th that has not yet found lodging/needs it for 23rd.
Cheapest room I found was two beds, so dm me if interested.

Currently on leave in San Diego, still trying to get some pool time in. Does anyone know any pools in the San Diego area that allow water confidence drills or that are pretty lenient?

Hello,

Sorry in advance if I’m asking stupid questions, it’s been something stuck on my mind and it’s very hard to vocalize it.

Short and simple I’m 25 years old, father of two. One is my stepson that I’ve taken the honor to fill the missing father role when I met my wife. And I have a newborn.

I have a bachelors of science in computer science and as you know the job market absolutely blows.

We have a paid off house in Texas, no debt. My wife is a full time student for nursing but she has 4 years to go.

What’s the best career path? I’ve been doing a lot of research - I do wanna stay in the San Antonio area but my wife is open to traveling anywhere else in Texas that’s available.

My options - reserves OR active become a cyberspace operations officer 17x - hoping that I’ll be able to get that billet and be able to tryout for 724STS or any STS as a support.

Since I’m also close to Lackland - be able to go for TACP or EOD 3E8X1.

Again - apologies if these come off as stupid career paths, I’m open to suggestions! I wanna ask this subreddit before I go to a recruiter.

Appreciate it!

I was told by my recruiter that if I oath in ASAP I will be next in line for a Pararescue contract and have a very high chance of shipping in the September ship date. He told me that I would be given a several week notice once I secured a contract before my ship date and that I do not secure a contract at MEPs after oathing in? My worry is that once I am apart of the Delayed Entry Program without a contract in hand the Air Force can task me to any job now that I committed to Air Force Service. Is this waiting period in the DEP without a contract in hand normal for all SPECWAR candidates and is there any way to push for a contract signing at MEPs? Thank you

27 years old with a construction company and 5 employees I’ve had for years looking to switch gears to service and helping people in need. I currently only service the ultra wealthy who don’t need a 5th vacation home. I do enjoy leading my guys and paying them well.

I’m looking to grow more as a person and step into a new arena. I feel like a change in career field would facilitate that.

I have a bachelor’s degree in construction management and one of my better skillsets is frankly in leadership. CRO air national guard seems like a good fit and it definitely feels like it exposes me to more “cool guy stuff” than being a rescue swimmer.

HOWEVER, rescue swimming seems to match the intensity I’m looking for and is better to have more normalcy to life in terms of schedule. Also war can be difficult to understand but the mission “so others may live” is something I can stand by. CRO Ang is cool because of the brotherhood and deployments but also sort of part time which is good for having a family. Really at a cross roads here. Is there a brotherhood in the coast guard that’s similar?

Ones Ready podcast is saying its a dead/dying career field and probably getting folded into CCT. News hit me just as I was waking up to go train. Man this really pisses me off. It gave me reason to keep going and do something with my life. When I discovered it and SOWT, it was like everything I am. I know Im not alone. I have zero interest in air traffic control. I want to do reconnaissance. Specifically for USAF/SOCOM. But if its given to CCT I'm left with no choice but to go elsewhere. More important than my personal wants, its vital to the forthcoming GPC arena. Aside from its many other uses and contributions. Which makes this decision so gd bewildering. I put everything into this. It needs to stay a distinct career field; not simply chopped down into a mission set capability add-on which will only degrade CCT and STT efficiency flow rate. How can you be so nonchalant about this Trent? What about the grey beret and SOWT legacy? You think ANY PJ is letting the maroon beret/guardian angel get shitcanned without protest? This is no different. For the last time, dont do this.

For swimming, are candidates mainly using CSS for IFTs and the rest of the pipeline? I keep seeing pretty much only CSS for swims and I want to be sure I’m spending time on the right things especially within the pool. What are your thoughts on the strokes and when to use them/ when you may see them during IFTs/SWAS/pipeline?

I’m about to go to SWAS for tacp I have been hearing a lot of people are failing land nav. I am a former scout so all we did was land navigate is there anything different about it? I can’t really find any info on it. Since I’m prior service I only get one shot lmao

I currently have gotten some Locs and just got an LOR, yes I am a dumbass but does this crush any chance to cross train?

I am still an A1C and looking to cross train in about 2+ years, I am hoping to never get paperwork again and keep a clean record, I know that sounds pretty fucking stupid after hearing I have gotten Locs and LORs, but what other choice do I have?

Fyi: I have used the search bar, and looked at other posts already.

Just finished my junior year of college, I am an basketball player going for my exercise science degree. I did recently have knee surgery but I am told I will have a 100% recovery but unsure if this would mess with my chances. Pararescue has been something that has gained my interest the more and more I looked into jobs in the military and other SOF jobs in the military. Any advice or any information about the process or when to start the process would be great.

Side note: Basically been told becoming an officer is completely outta question since I’m not in ROTC or going to an academy.

Currently looking into becoming a PJ in the National Guard and have several questions regarding the paramedic course. Coming in with a current paramedic license, is the course or part of it waived, or do all candidates have to go through the whole course? Does the pipeline vary at all for National Guard vs Active Duty? Finally, aside from medicine inside of a chopper, what civilian training can better prepare to be a PJ, both in the apprentice course and once training is complete?

I’m about one year away from graduating college and I’m seriously considering the Air Force route, specifically going to OTS and eventually trying for Pararescue. I’m from San Antonio and have been a competitive swimmer my entire life, so I’m very comfortable in the water. I also do calisthenics regularly and can do a decent amount of pull-ups, but my running is definitely subpar and I have absolutely zero rucking experience.

Right now I’m basically at square one when it comes to military knowledge and understanding the process. I’m trying to figure out if the OTS → selection path is even realistic for someone in my position and what I should be focusing on now to prepare.

For those with experience, what advice would you give someone starting from scratch? What should I prioritize physically, mentally, and professionally over the next year?

I'm 18 and signed a SERE contract to ship out for next month, I've been training my ass off rucking, running, and am killing the IFT with ease, I've been studying the handbook aswell as bushcraft methods and im wondering if there's any other preparation to get me where i need to be to pass, I can't find a ton of info on the modern pipeline and am seeking advice from the guys who actually know. much appreciated !!