Combat Control Selection School

[@54wardog]

"My hearts the size of a frickin watermelon." That's some good shit.

[@LordRyan100]

I have 20/200 so I was disqualified from PJ anc CCT But I was still able to become SERE. So I'm now part way through my SERE training and I love it. I'm glad I became SERE in the end best thing thats happened to me. :)

[@gsabella4]

LordRyan100 how is it going now man? Are you still in?

[@tannerstap1]

Recruiting videos never show the guys falling down from running, or getting smashed under the pole or having to be rescued during dive training or shivering from being so weak and tired.

[@ballerspot4632]

This is one of the better training videos I’ve seen. Don’t take yourself so serious while you’re training just pay attention and enjoy what you’re doing and make the best of it. Can’t have a good time if you can’t have a sense of humor

[@hill55townsw]

Andrew Smith! I qualified for SOWT and leave for BMT on August 6th!! So awesome

[@clemson1013]

Rotrjo did you make it?

[@Mikeplaysdbd]

How did it go

[@vwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvwvw9]

Update? 😢

[@Greentea0130]

Whatever it takes. I'm also focusing on the fact that basic should help my sit-ups/pushups/ and run. But i am working on it. What i have wanted since i stepped into the AF recruiting office. Failing isn't in my mentality.

[@mackaveli8503]

Cant wait!! I hit the pre selection course on Apr 30, then it's off to CCSC! Hooya never quit!

[@user-tr8kr1jd2o]

Sundown did you make it?

[@Imasmashbro2]

Hoo-yah! just finished selection and it feels good! ATC is next. I hope I have what it takes to get through!

[@MadMax31577]

How did it go?

[@ChristopherPelnar]

The Shepherds of Fire

[@CaptainAmerica322]

@radiokiller07 CCT's are super highly trained spec ops air traffic controllers and JTAC's. Rangers are commandos who specialize in raids. Different kind of soldier.

[@Tommatto]

ive been training since october to go in to be a cct and im still not quiet were i wanna be but if you want to really get ready find your local swim team and workout with them if you are a good swimmer then your an all around better athlete but also do your regular dry land workouts too dont just skim by on bare minimums the motto i live by is "dont just complete, COMPETE!"

[@pbk977]

They probably end up stuck in a hospital until they heal and then get retrained into something shitty, Like Security Forces or Services.

[@Jowls16]

@ronniepage yeah, the current force recon marines, and force recon's roles, were integrated into MARSOC at the start of this year. You can still join MARSOC, you just can't do it as a new marine anymore.

[@mylifelike13]

@Smitty1586 He earned his right to brag.

[@JoeBot11]

idk if any ones told you but i took the PAST test yesterday and ran my mile and a half in the low to mid 9 minute range. STAY OFF THE TREADMILLS! and run everyday an easy day you should run 2 miles in under 20 min throw in a 5 mile run every week but stay off the treadmills and run every day and you will be set if you havnt already completed it

[@StrengthFromAbove83]

@AirCommandos some TACPs can become "SOF qualified" in order to work with SOF units just like CCT... except, CCT are also air traffic controllers.

[@Boost3d4life]

Haha. We're like opposite. My swim time is usually around 10:30. Also, I'm not "big" by any means. Only 135 Lbs. Just keep workin hard. That's what I've been doing. Some advice that I got from my recruiter was spend a lot of time in the water.

[@Ozfromak]

@TheRickIRL All CCT airmen are combat dive qualified. Take that however you like.

[@Ozfromak]

@abi999 TACP operates within Air Force Special Operations Command. They're special tactics. See the ASFOC special tactics list on their website.

[@rd08242]

@AirCommandos Thanks! Im thinking about going into the Air National Guard and inquiring about the TACP program with them. I saw tons of vids on youtube and it looks like some intense stuff. All the respect in the world for these little bastards!!

[@iworkoutlol]

implying i'm not already in the Air Force and coming up on my cross training window for CCT and haven't looked into special operations period.

[@Klidebodybuilding]

Ive always wanted to be a PJ my whole life im 17 and have 1 year of high school left im in the DEP i took my PAST on July 20th my scores were 9:00 on the 500 meter 9:19 on my 1.5 mile 18 pullups 75 situps 78 pushups Come to find out last week i was disqualified from PJ And CCT because my vision wasnt good enough. I tried to challenge it but my doctor said the same thing.. So i can get surgery and go for PJ that way or i can retake my Asvab and raise my general score from 62 to atleast 64 and do

[@Truth904]

What are some of the Exercises we'll be doing during indoc? Im in the gym almost every day but I'll doubt we'll be doing bench presses and dumbbell curls ya know?! I've taken the PAST 4 times now, passed every time. My scores for the last test, which was last week, were 11:12 swim, 9:47 run, 10 pull ups, 67 push ups and 71 sit ups

[@meRyanP]

I plan to join your great fun, very soon! :D

[@user-tr8kr1jd2o]

meRyanP did you?

[@Jowls16]

@Widow33maker Exept for the fact that there is no Force Recon anymore.

[@IaintASIAN]

I wanted CCT but mine were 20-120 so Tacp it is :)

[@clap5]

I'm training for my PAST test. I still am on the fence between PJ, CCT, and TACP for reserves. I am more of a shooter...I do alot of formal training at a shooting academy several times a month. Weapons, tactics, basic medical, armorer certifications, precision rilfe and pistol, edge weapons, low light operations, competition shooting and weapons minipulation. I'm looking to actually put these skills I've developed over the years to good use. Support my brothers and serve my country.

[@Deadly_fox512]

Do they really take them to enchanted rock? lol

[@ronniepage]

I would love to be a combat controller buttttttt swimming...im a good swimmer but not great, and these guys have to be great. I cant even hold my breath that long. Might go for TACP instead. Less swimming, but just as intense and well...kick ass.

[@SnowTerrorist6]

What are you testing swim or pull-ups for? They aren't tested in Basic or CCT school. I was CCT for 4 years. Best advice I can give you is, Never quit. It doesnt matter how fast you run, or how many pushups you can do, they will make you do more. And theres a big difference in running 10 minute mile and a half's in pt gear, and running 15 mile 75LB ruck sack runs, soaking wet. Bare in mind as well, 11:00 minutes is the maximum time for 1 1/2 miles in basic, you should work on that for CCT.

[@ADHD_Samurai]

@kingjones3000 You can choose to do it, but you must pass selection as with all Special Operations groups.

[@Greentea0130]

Just to Clarify, those were my PAST test times.

[@jmanuelramos3716]

I saw a video on Combat Control candidates going through what seemed to be first phase. It was around 40+mins long and since then I haven't been able to find it on KZbin! Anyone know of a video similar to the one I'm saying? Please. Thanks

[@LouisianaPyro93]

Surviving the cut pj cct indoc

[@Boost3d4life]

Ya, I never run on treadmills. They're so different than running on a track or street. I've taken the PAST once so far ran it in like a 10:20. I'm not worried about it, as long as I keep working on it. I leave for basics June 1st.

[@austinmarshall111]

How’d it go?

[@jakebb5]

@Rangerleadtheway44 you have to make it to the 5th day of selection to get a reclass if they want you still and i think you get to pick but its not deff you will get what u pick

[@imegatrone]

I Really Like The Video Combat Control Selection School From Your

[@iworkoutlol]

"Us Special Forces" Implying the Air Force has special forces...

[@StrengthFromAbove83]

@beasley1987 CCT selection involves more running... only at first. You'll get your taste of the fun in the water. :)

[@ScreamingElectron]

you take the PAST yet? I've been putting it off for like 4 months, but i think i'm finally ready. Just need to work more on the running :(

[@tristamir]

@navajohunter That was Sergeant Seibel not Sergeant Pearcy MANNN.

[@ScreamingElectron]

Every other day. I do my 500m in nothing but freestyle. I used to try combining it with combat side stroke, but i just can't make less that 11:50. Doesn't matter, our time is supposed to be 14:00. But anyhow, I just do a crap load of freestyle. Brought my time down to 10:30. Freestyle freestyle freestyle. That's what you've gotta do if you want it to work out well.

[@ScreamingElectron]

Hooyah same here bro. Nov 4th, I'm sure I'll graduate with you and see you in CCSC.

[@divecommando]

@rd08242 cct are deployed with special ops after there two year training pipeline TACP are deployed with conventional forces unless they volunteer to go through special forces assesment and selection or ranger school and if they complete those schools they deploy with a ranger or special forces team however there initial training unlike the cct 2 year training is only 73 days so they have to go through more courses to be special ops but ccts go through all the training needed to be spec ops

[@Mohojo]

@Rangerleadtheway44 Pretty high. When i was stationed at Lackland where they train, I would watch then start with about 200 go to about 15. So probably 80%-90%.

[@Venezu3la99]

its either this or tacp for me. who gets payed better? haha

[@RaylanMac]

if your still strugling with your swimming buy Stew Smiths combat side stroke dvd. I swim the 500 in 8:20 and Im 218lbs.

[@XxGuardian337xX]

intense every step of the way

[@Truth904]

I leave July 27th for this, I can't fucking wait!

[@Boratio]

Hell ya. Tell it how it is.

[@JettyDeath]

dude.....that sucks soo much. You PAST scores are freakin awsome, thats my greatest fear to though, the vision test. Id fight my doctor if I were you lol. But if I were you, I wouldnt do Pj id go in another branch and see what other special ops i qual for

[@Navy1348]

Good ole sgt. bush as a trainee haha

[@Truth904]

@theUSAFsere I've met and trained with him too. Dude seems pretty insane, but he's pretty inspiring too.

[@iworkoutlol]

implying you know something I don't know...and i've done my research.

[@Greentea0130]

I leave March 15th to Basic then continue on to this. I've been training for a year 4-5 times a week in the gym. Swim: 5:36 Run : 10:01. Pull-ups 17, Pushups: 56, and situps 67. Swimming is by far my strongest, strength is where i struggle, but i've pushed through alot to get me where i am now. If any one has any questions feel free to ask.

[@camm785]

How did you go?

[@TukoPinoy]

Hey everyone. I am interested in CCT. I train hard almost nonstop with my MMA gym. I can easily make the warhawk requirements for basic training right now. I am not afraid of the physical and mental aspects of the training at all, in fact I look forward to something like that. The only thing that concerns me is what happens to you if you blow out a knee or tear an achilles tendon? Surely, there must be some people that are so injured they are forced to wash out. Please reply.

[@Boost3d4life]

I'm training for the PAST. I practice it every weekday and can meet all of the requirements easily, Except the running. My run is typically between 10:45 and 11:00 minutes. Any tips on how to improve it, such as treadmill, run more often. I don't feel fatigued when I run the mile and a half, just winded more or less. Also, how shitty is it, going to BMT in winter, which is probably when I'm going.

[@Snowmoto]

@gtracer140 Lucky you got 7 months; Army tours are now a year down from 15 *shakes fist* any who what was you're mos? Security Forces?

[@TheMangoman86]

@emilio083 Hi, im considering of doing cct but not sure yet. Are you sure the selection isnt that hard? im pretty atletic but still nervous about the difficulty. Can u give me any advice and specifics about the training there

[@StrengthFromAbove83]

@wilsonjtech I'd HIGHLY recommend that you get onto Special Tactics dot com and go to the "documents/workouts" section and start doing the workouts. DO NOT do crossfit as it is not programmed. You better LEARN how to fin, ruck, and run.

[@Snowmoto]

@TheTrentimus I was kidding..but aside from the chair force is special tactics they don't do jack shit in the battlefield aside from support.

[@3vegemite]

ahhhhh......push me!!!!!!!!!!! LOL

[@xxxdavidshumakerxxx]

I know CCT it needs to be 20/20

[@tonybarrueta]

Hooyah looks like fun!!! Cant wait!!!

[@BudgetGainsByJJ]

12 years later! What’s the story?

[@alexsmith6914]

The hardest part would be wearing the ABU through the pipeline. That uniform sucked! Summer weight BDUs, all day, everyday.

[@gourdbox]

what exactly is the role of a combat controller?

[@divecommando]

this is deffinently what i want to do

[@miIitarybrat]

@JLeal0789 You poor soul. Sorry you are stuck in title town too.

[@pumkinpoopoo]

Don't quit!

[@vinny2525]

Great vid.

[@Klidebodybuilding]

SOWT which i i dont wanna do or i can just do TACP or SERE and then have the military pay for my surgery and transfer to PJ after ive done that for a while.

[@rd08242]

@AirCommandos THANKS!

[@Truth904]

@navajohunter What part of the course did you fail out of and why? Im leaving July 27th for CCT.

[@austinmarshall111]

How’d it go?

[@rd08242]

whats the difference between this and tacp?

[@iamsatan04]

lol I hear and see seibal voive guy cracks me up

[@ryanertel6245]

Actually iworkout is right the air force has special operations not special forces, pay attention to detail and you just might become a cct

[@BigBaze27]

@MISTERMISTER361 That's because they wear their uniforms to conform to their insane physical demands .. I am not a CCT but I am sure if I tried any of this with my ABU pants bloused and the standard issue boots I'd have my legs and feet bleeding. It's called common sense, apart from the ABU being a complete failure of a uniform (which we won't go into right now). That's why they mostly wear Multicam. You're probably one of those Command E9's that "deploys" to Al Udeid to police sock heighth

[@mike3027]

When in November?

[@paulhetherington4382]

Who does the medic part for Special Tactics?

[@brandon5360]

PJ's

[@LordRyan100]

hey whats ur vision level cause i am going to meps soon and i have bad vision.

[@casanova76544]

CCTs can operate and run Air Control Tower TACP's can't....

[@taiter1992]

hey im really looking into combat controlling, and was wondering if one of u guys could give me some help and tell me more. i talk to me recruiter but i want to know from some one whose been there and done that. can anyone help me out?????

[@kingjones3000]

Can u choose to do this or do u have to be selected

[@coraliscopuselaborat]

hello, this is an actual question for learning purposes. what is the point of rolling like a log during pt? I've seen this in many exercise videos, especially MMA related videos. Why are the trainees rolling like logs? does this train up a type of balance or something? Thank you to anyone who can answer!

[@WhyNawtProds]

Because it sucks, simple as that, not meant to build you up but to tear you down

[@mikey9105]

+Braulio Torres to make you throw up

[@FSXGOLDKING]

+Braulio Torres my football coach used to make us do it...It makes you feel like you're gonna puke, sometimes the effects of it last for a couple days (makes you dizzy)

[@MidwestUTV]

How long is the actuall training for this because the airforces website just says varies which doesnt tell you shit! im kinda interested in doing this.

[@XNetdaheIntruderX]

It really does vary man. The first part of your pipeline before earning your beret is about a year and a half. You go through bmt (basic), ccsc (selection), ATC (air traffic control) airborne, serve and then off to ccs. If you're tough enough and lucky enough to make it to CCS you just might get your beret. After that you PCs to Hurlbert Field, Florida. From there you do free fall, dive, and other things to prepare you for being assigned to a special operations squadron. I've been told that once you make it there then your "real" training begins.

[@XNetdaheIntruderX]

I mean honestly, it all depends on which class date you get into, if you get injured and how long it takes you to recover and also if you do well on your PAST test before selection and after selection you'll take AFSOC tests which make the PAST look like child's play.

[@MidwestUTV]

Okay thank you!!

[@MrPokesmot32]

Pipeline is 2 years

[@marleynrs8]

@ImOnOne2 for CCT or Pararescue?

[@magpul294]

implying playing Call of Duty is research

[@briserf87]

Yeah, I love how people run their mouth yet have no balls. It must be really hard for them to realize the AIr Force has an elite force. 95% shouldn't even apply. Maybe if they did their research and realized that Operators and Pararescuemen have been involved in every SOF Conflict since Desert One. Ship out in November for BMT, then off to CCSC. Hoping to be "First There"

[@PBlover14]

good luck. message me bout how it is!

[@epixdevo3180]

What is the difference between combat control and tacp?

[@MrPokesmot32]

my understanding is CCT is TACP on steroids

[@SiCKsNIpEz03]

Ancalagon Ullr Haha best reply ever.

[@brent52]

@ronniepage TACP is not as intense.

[@frankrojas09]

is there a 'hight" requirement? i'm 5 '7

[@CALMlikeAB0MB619]

@choadkin what is your mos

[@futurecct]

see you soon sybel!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@fartsmeller9296]

Apologies. Comment removed.

[@ronniepage]

@Jowls16 really?!

[@magpul294]

Implying they don't

[@stevenfox__]

That’s my dad😊

[@tonito1206]

how i cant applicate to combat controled

[@iworkoutlol]

hilarious

[@CALMlikeAB0MB619]

@choadkin yeah im sure you would know better than these men right?