AFSPECWAR- Requirements vs Expectations

[@stevehicks9374]

It’s crazy as I sit here and watch these episodes how much I learn and grow. I’m a young man at 51 years old and still learn every day. Love this Pod Cast and what they bring. Never had the honor of serving in the military. But respect all who do. My son is in Dev to be a PJ and turned me on to One’s Ready. I ask him all the time if there still taking applications. In a joking way of course. But thanks guys for bringing hope to what sometimes looks like a soft America. But I know for a fact you guys are helping the spec op community. Stay Savage LLTB

[@OnesReady]

Thank you! - A

[@mattbuonaiuto5169]

Swore in on Wednesday and have my first IFT with my SW recruiter on Tuesday. Thanks for all the info guys never thought I’d make it this far!

[@OnesReady]

Let’s go!!!! -A

[@hammstah9578]

Nothing less than 110%, Matt!!!

[@HighPerformanceAlways]

Where r u now? In the pipeline?

[@mattbuonaiuto5169]

@@HighPerformanceAlways start SWCC next week

[@CasenFerg]

@@mattbuonaiuto5169 how are you doing now?

[@M-POLEN]

This soul, this person, this calling.

[@silvestregarcia3755]

As a 25 year old, I felt personally attacked by that comment 😂 however, looking inward, it’s absolutely true. I’m in talks with a AFSPECWAR recruiter and one thing that gets into my mind is the fact that I am “comfortable” at home and currently have a decent career in the Army. So I have an “out” in case I fail the TACP Pipeline. I try to fight that mindset, but it’s absolutely something that plagues my mind. However, I’m working on. I don’t want to restrict myself because I’d be comfortable in case of failure 🤙🏼

[@damoor4202]

Just tell yourself constantly in your mind “I will succeed or die trying” but you have to mean it.

[@hammstah9578]

Dumpster Fire Trent....I'm picturing The Terminator walking forward with the fires burning in the background. 😂 In all seriousness, the sentiment/wisdom behind it is valid.

[@Frisco_Schills]

The expectation is that you are doing everything possible to perfect yourself. The requirements are there to ensure that your maximize effort allows you to perform at level to do the job. I can 95% guarantee that a kid that is breaking themselves to do everything in their power to be their best and hitting at or just above the minimum will get more love and respect from cadre and teammates than an athlete that is not putting out.

[@gutswithwaves4520]

“I will cut that out” I appreciate y’all so much

[@SiCKsNIpEz03]

This was an awesome podcast about resiliency, attitude, respect, and ego!!! Y’all awesome for what you do. Thank you for taking the time outta your busy schedules to put up content

[@OnesReady]

Appreciate it! -A

[@malachibermudez6566]

I just started the IFT development sessions last Tuesday and I love it. The guys there are highly motivated and getting after it. We all Share great advice on how to improve and learn from one another. I’ve watched a lot of these One Ready Podcasts going in and they prepared me for a lot and really help clear up a lot of confusion. Hope to run into one of these guys in my career someday ! If not then thank you 🙏🏽 keep up the good work 👍🏽

[@charlesmandelin2499]

Man, what to add: I teach a physician level trauma course, and have 18Ds and SOIDCS attend. They are constantly striving to exceed, always wanting more practice, more resources, harder cases. The docs? Just checking the box. RE: avoiding shit because of ego, gotta doing stuff in spite of the ego. Trip to visit ODA to do some training, went on the range, my shooting was...fair(ish). Embarrassing and humbling? Hell yeah. Motivating to get better? Hell yeah? I embraced the opportunity.

[@anonymouspatriot5146]

Loved this episode guys, it’s exactly what many people considering or chasing this career field needed to hear. Ego is a very powerful force that needs to be tamed and nurtured in order to be channeled appropriately. Thank you

[@OnesReady]

Appreciate you! -A

[@alstonpowerz4249]

This just gave me motivation I didn’t even think I needed

[@briangregory6303]

I found you guys after reading Alone at Dawn, which should be mandatory reading for anyone considering your career fields, and it's just an opinion that the cream will always rise to the top. The right people will find you as long as you put content out there. I made the decision to join the Air Force my freshman year in high school because the economy of western PA sucked in the late 70s into the 80s, and so did my stepfather. We had guys in my career field that were excellent and guys who were not. Luckily for my shop we had enough good people to carry the others. Same in basic and tech school. Kudos for the Bruce Lee reference to Trent.

[@nellis042]

Awesome! Great info! Thanks again you guys! 🤙🏽👊🏽🙏🏽

[@jvn1189]

Realistically do Combat Controllers, PJ's and Special Reconnaissance have time to finish their bachelor degrees within the first 4 years? If so is it more manageable in one career compared to another?

[@Leo-hw6pb]

Great info guys. Looking to crossdeck to AFSPECWAR when my current contract is up, Ill be 31 with 11 years TIS so the minimums aren't even on my mind

[@OnesReady]

Great attitude. Keep crushing! - A

[@jardinespero8077]

I'd really prepare as far as form for the ift at swcc. Our swcc had a guy from dagre fail the ift and get droped.due to form. The "D1 coaches" that they love to brag about will smile in your face if you fail the ift. Due to improper form you could lose up to 20 reps and they wont tell you. Also SWCC is like a little bmt. If you remember the nonsense of bmt prepare mentally for that at swcc. Like switching from blues to ocp's on the hour every hour. The nco's at our swcc really struggled with being disrespected constantly like a bmt trainee. As an nco you will be in charge of your bay. The bay being the people you are roomed with. So prepare to be held to a high standard

[@rottenpdx05]

For someone trying to gauge their own limitations, what parts of CCT training would you say are “harder” than TACP other than Dive? With TACP having SWCC and their own “A&S” somewhat mirroring Indoc, how close are they in respect to over all difficulty and washout?

[@arib949]

❤️

[@thrudrk]

I’m not sure if you guys meant to upload the unedited version, but this is definitely unedited.

[@OnesReady]

We were joking about editing. We don’t edit anything out of the podcast (unless we screw up technically and the audio isn’t usable. -A

[@sageyboii]

Damnn I’m ashamed. I’m in the DEP program and I’ve posting a little on instagram about my journey towards PJ. I wasn’t doing it to misrepresent or try to flaunt or anything, just to hold myself accountable and remind myself if I ever give up i got all my followers ready to give me shit lol.

[@OnesReady]

As long as you’re aware of what *not* to do, I think you’re ok! Keep grinding. -A

[@OR_Wolfhunter]

Good shit gentlemen. I agree with everything you guys touched on about exceeding standards, representation, etc which is rare because, I’m an dick lol. Keep up the 🔥 - Former Army 11B training for the SR pipeline 🤟🏼

[@OnesReady]

hahah! You're in good company here! -A

[@dstuff3409]

@Ones Ready Whelp, it was nice watching these videos while they lasted. Too bad y'all named the virus that shall not be named. Best of luck in your future endeavors!

[@OnesReady]

This is the best comment ever. -A

[@jamminjeff37]

Do or Do not, their is no try -- Yoda

[@ColinS89]

Hello. I am 32 years old, graduated with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 2011 and have been working for a defense contractor on the east coast for the past few years. However, my job is starting to feel a bit humdrum, and I am looking for new challenges/adventure, so giving a shot at AF special warfare is something I have seriously been looking into. The usual reaction I get from people is that I am to old for such pursuits, so my question is: is that true? If not, how common is it for people my age to join? Apologies if you have answered this question a thousand times before. PS, I won’t be offended if your response is something along the lines of “get real old man” lol.

[@OnesReady]

It’s more than 1000, and the age limit is 39. Get after it, young man. -A

[@RichVonWinkle]

31yo here, Army to AF going for the same

[@loganelbrader4274]

Good Evening gents, quick question. I’ve been in the DEP a little over a month now and have been to three IFT’s since then. I’m exceeding the baseline and have a slot to ship out to BT 30 August. However, One thing that I’m a bit concerned about is the mandatory jab.. Has a lot to do with my family’s beliefs. I know that waivers are possible, but I’ve heard only a handful have been approved thus far. I don’t want this to stop my dream of being a PJ and I’m honestly willing to sacrifice that belief, however if you have any insight or advice I’d highly appreciate it. Thanks.

[@OnesReady]

We’ve answered this multiple times. We all have our own choices to make. ‘The nasty part about ethical dilemmas is you’re forced to choose between the lesser of two evils… in the end, you still have to pick an evil.’ You need to do what’s right for you and your morals. -A

[@loganelbrader4274]

@@OnesReady Roger that. Thank you

[@journeyfurthur6396]

Great podcast as always! I’m ready to go and do this. Nobody is going to talk me out of enlisting, and the only people that will stop me are at MEPS (though I feel good about this 🤞). It’s been my calling forever and nobody is gonna stop me. *I’m graduating with 4 yr degree in December and hope to ship out after the new year. *Currently getting my BMI % down 😭 working hard every day to get there and turn this 35 y/o body into iron before boot camp. Can’t get hurt now and then. I checked out your reading list on the website, currently reading Call Sogn Chaos by Mattis, awesome book. I love the Regret is Hell flag, been wondering if there’s a story behind that…. 🧐 would love to hear it.

[@jardinespero8077]

You can pass meps physical and then fail the class 3 physical at bmt and get dq'd from SW. But these guys dont tell you that. They're just complaining about having to do their job.

[@OnesReady]

Bro. We literally help every single person who has ever asked us. And we have been nothing but open and honest about all parts (even the ugly and inefficient parts) of this process. You can be as poo-poo as you’d like about your experience in the pipeline- but you’re not going to make accusations or talk the shit you’re taking. Press on. -A

[@jardinespero8077]

@@OnesReady it's fool hearted but with the greatest intention to think PJ or Spec ops is your calling but it's the wrong mind set to have. Don't join the military wanting to be spec ops. Sure some bad ass dudes with a lot of heart make it through. But too many dudes go into this program thinking it's their destiny then get shin splints at swcc then get stuck in maintenance for 4 to 6 years. Ya'll should really promote cross training. swoe for the majority of people is a terrible life choice. Join the military first learn to be a good airmen, soldier and sailor first holy hell. Thinking it's your destiny to have the title pj or cct attached to your name is wrong. Tell this guy if he wants to save lives be an emt. You don't have to be some toe nail painted dolphin boy who bobs up and down in the deep end. Tell people not to take such a gamble with their lives right out the out gate just because they want to call themselves special operations.

[@OnesReady]

Hey, my dude. I don’t think you’re getting it. That’s your opinion, and that’s fine. There are a million ways for you to grieve your inability to complete A&S. It sucks. I can say it from experience. I hope that you figure out how to be ok with this failure, and I hope you internalize the fact that there is no one to blame but yourself. Not us, not the AF, not your developer, not the system. Personal accountability is important. - A

[@jardinespero8077]

@@OnesReady Fair enough.

[@gunnarsmith2273]

18:41 😂

[@OnesReady]

Well done 😂-A

[@karenrhoads1598]

Oh lol...thinking high schoolers or college kids intimidate! Talk to them the way you do on these videos to the rest of us & you'll do fine...plus just remember when you were full of BS lol and able to talk smack 😂😂...i think you'll do great 👍 👍

[@ProducersUniverse]

Awesome upload as usual 🔥

[@OnesReady]

Thanks 🔥 - A

[@maxag7500]

Uh oh peaches has the coof

[@rebekah-chriss-k4872]

Not the Rona 🦠🥶🥵😳

[@joshuayankoviz]

I'm gOiNg Ot MaKe a mEmE nOw

[@justinbranden5275]

Lol, I'll cut that out

[@OnesReady]

We are gonna figure out how one day! -A

[@Joe-rf8gj]

Love the podcast gents. Listening to u boys talk about effort and ego death was great for the morning workout. It's always great to have a gut check without the pump up music... am I really pushing it? Am I ACTUALLY big? When I get to work am I making things happen? Sometimes we get lost in the "pump up music" of our ego and favorite playlists instead of doing massive work. Lifting is the minimum, 9-5 is the minimum, organized finances is the minimum. It's hard to stay focused sometimes when you're not surrounded by an elite community. The mediocrity and insecurities of others will crush u if you're not careful. 📠📠📠

[@Joe-rf8gj]

Btw, I have no connection with the military, just a dude with a business who is scared of dying average because I never tried. It's just crazy to hear what a mf will do to be with the elite. It's motivating to hear other people decide they'll also die before they quit.

[@OnesReady]

Well said!! - A

[@rebekah-chriss-k4872]

Great advice burn the dumpsters behind you forcing you to advance and conquer 🦠🐩✅🥷also love that you all dislike the plandemic too 👏🎬🗜