PJs VS. Everyone else (Seals, Rangers, SF, CCT, Marines)

[@HeavyMental1000]

Former Marine Infantry. Much respect to PJs for sure. Hard not to like someone who's whole job in saving your ass when you are up shits creek

[@jwsmith1470]

@HeavyMental1000 Former Soldier myself (Commo / "Wire Dawg"). Overall, my experience in the military wasn't bad... but I ALWAYS had the HARDEST time with Rucking (or "Humping" as you devil dogs call them). I was never a bad runner and I never failed a run, or a pt-test and I never failed or fell out of a Ruck / Hump. All that being said... every single one of those rucks / humps were absolute murder on my body and (along with almost always being near the back) I always felt borderline-suicidal whenever I did them. So how you Infantry grunt guys do them as often as y'all do, I will never know... ...because I hated those damn things with an unbridled passion!!

[@HeavyMental1000]

I hated them too. Especially the 3 bulging disk in my lower back. Semper fi

[@Kermit46]

What about SARCs?

[@sammysam2615]

PJs do not get the respect that they deserve. These men are heros. Who else is going to pull your body out when no one else can get in there. If you were stranded at sea, do you want Marines or Rangers to rescue you (if they could, great) no you want Coast Guard rescue swimmers. Just because one is not direct action doesn't mean you aren't elite

[@pngarcia1563]

Marines have gone behind enemy lines to rescue downed AF pilots more than once the few years.

[@strawdawgs78]

There was an Air Force pilot that was shot down in the Balkans (Scott O'Grady) that was rescued by some MEU Marines (from FAST Company, I believe).

[@pngarcia1563]

Newsflash! Most people who serve hate that term "heros". You volunteer to do the deed and serve your country. Uncle Sam thanks you twice a month along with benefits. No such thing as being a hero. If you joined for that reason, then you're a henderence to the team and task at hand!

[@Crusader1097]

I always tell kids at work when they've graduated highschool and don't know what to do so they're working at a factory to go to AirForce and check out Pararescue. Especially the ones who have college credits. I tell em go in as an officer.

[@31069johnny]

The biggest difference between Pjs and CCT is cock size. PJs have very small packages, that's why they wear those big watches ha

[@ChadThunderDong]

SEALs: Kill bad guys in a small unit Rangers: Kill bad guys in a big unit Raiders: Kill bad guys, Eat crayons Recon: Look at people, Eat crayons PJ: Save people and stuff 160th: Best friends with all Spec ops SF: Gotta meet the elders again?? Fuck DEVGRU: So no shit there I was... Delta: Who?

[@jordanyoung3073]

😂😂😂

[@BurnedSpace]

CCT: Kill bad guys with radio

[@aah4587]

@@BurnedSpace CCT: make the skies go brrrrrrt

[@aah4587]

SF lol ..

[@creoleDJ]

JTAC: Kills bad guys with radio to call in air strikes CCT: Same as ☝🏾but uses WiFi signal Coast Guard: .................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... wait....what?

[@Monkeywrench542]

My Uncle was an 18B during Vietnam, he had told me if you go into SF for the medals, then you are going into it for the wrong reasons.

[@saulbasurto3627]

Did he ever say why you should become an SF? Or why someone would want to get that job?

[@erickrodriguez12354]

Sf can join straight from basic(18X program) and all Sf that graduate now get Halo. All SF is airborne. MARSOC is also airborne and halo.

[@lv2surf]

Good video and very informative.. I was a USAF/ TACP for my first few years in AF, Went to Ranger school and knocked out most of PJ pipeline schools before cross training into A115XO Pararescue. Grad PJ Dec 1986...We had a lot of guys take the PT test at Lackland and out of say 75 , we graduated 5 from the OLJ. Which was just the indoc. school before the pipeline. They didn't need the numbers in the career field back then ....Alot agree this era was the toughest years for becoming a PJ...Mainly due to cross-overs in the water and zero PCness in the military also the instructors had no limits back then, and no heated or indoor pools in the winter time... Cross-overs were banned a few years later...I never saw a graduating class of more than 6 men back then...But they have the training down to a science now, they need good men in the career field , so go for it. The mission has expanded since then and so are the numbers since they added the CRO program...If I could do it all over again, I don't think I would change a thing but a different decade that would have given us more chances at combat time.....We were all great triggers and went to the top schools and could fight and engage.. But our mission then was get and go...Now PJs are tasked with SEALs, JSOC, and others. Today PJs make a decent wage with your incentives...with nice re-enlistment money.....And there is no better combat rescue team in the world. And we got tasked to do some awesome stuff on the side like work with NASA and I even was tasked with the US Customs as a Medic carrying my GAU-5 on their birds with the AIO Team chasing and arresting drug runners coming into Miami...The AF has the best food and living conditions PERIOD! With some of the best TDY'$...Good Luck!!

[@asianboyyy117]

Not in the military but do you think it's too late for me, I am 23, and working on some mild injuries. Just want to get into search and rescue field and do the best I can.

[@jackjack4412]

@@asianboyyy117 same age and situation as you. I'm out of shape and might be deluding myself

[@paulh6341]

​@@jackjack4412 commit youeself to getting fit and then go for it.. pain is a temporary thing but regret and wonder last forever.

[@L0K1myDawg]

@@asianboyyy117 you get in?

[@L0K1myDawg]

⁠did you get in?

[@sumtingwong7408]

Dude the quality of your videos have skyrocketed.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Thanks man, I can't say I did it alone! My wife is the editing mastermind!

[@elizabethcrash932]

You gotta be a strong swimmer to be a pj.

[@jahreigns888]

You gotta be a strong swimmer to be a pj.

[@ChicanoPridex08]

Strong will. I've seen elite swimmers fail due to lack of water confidence and will to continue forward. They basically drown you until you get it right.

[@creoleDJ]

True. I’ve heard of ex-Marines & ex-Coasties failing the water portion!

[@DakotaofRaptors]

@@creoleDJ ex-Coasties, I can kinda understand

[@creoleDJ]

When I was in the Air Force, I asked a PJ what I had to do to become one. He asked, “Can you swim?” and I answered “Yeah, a little bit.” He laughed and said “A little bit? Well, you ALREADY don’t qualify!” So I just stuck to civil engineering...🤦🏽‍♂️

[@fehlrock]

UNDERSTATEMENT !!! LMAO

[@UltraDad]

Brian, great videos. My dad was a flight surgeon in the AF and I grew up bouncing around Germany, Virginia and TX. I took the civilian route but run Ultra Marathons to test myself. Go Air Force...thanks for all you do!

[@KeyboardWarrior101st]

You can enlist into the Army under the 18x program so there is no minimum time requirement.

[@maxgarcia4446]

Adam Siripathane I’ve heard of people younger than 21 going for 18x but not getting selected or whatever

[@billyjacc]

Yep, and most of those dudes are rejected during assessment & selection.., in order to try out. Then and only then comes the Q course. It's not easy, therefore it's not going to be too far off of soldiers spending time in service before pursuing the Groups.

[@gunchief0811]

It's very limited to get into that enlistment. Very limited indeed...

[@michaelb2789]

Adam Siripathane You have to turn 21 by the end of the Q course I believe. It might be SFAS

[@mtechable2810]

@@maxgarcia4446 i got it at 17 so idk what you're talking about...

[@spikeg8846]

We're just going to gloss over the fact that at 11:43 you almost dropped a dude. Good instincts/training right there, lol.

[@justelynnnjoelle]

He was fuckin G L A R I N G dude

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

@@justelynnnjoelle exactly. Idk what he was talking about??

[@rhettgoodwin9218]

It’s a joke you people😂😂 someone don’t get it

[@firstlast9731]

lol he was legit about to tackle him

[@seeker11]

Haha hoho you almost dropped a dude who was just riding his bicycle. In what world do you live bro?

[@AAA-k8f5e]

PJs are admired very much. I met a lot at Lackland swimming pool. They are like paramedics that fly. We gave some equipment, they were more appreciative than kids at Christmas. No one in the military says any thing against them.

[@TardyTaz]

Step 1 of becoming a PJ: grow a pencil mustache

[@gabecota4004]

Step 2 shorten your shorts

[@RikodiusRex]

god damn it. i knew it.

[@RikodiusRex]

@@gabecota4004 I got that one

[@ty0024]

Step 3 good blonde hair

[@pixelpaul7614]

@@ty0024 what if im asian? Full black Hair

[@briand.1694]

Nice job not trash-talking about the other services. Everyone has to figure out for themselves what "job" fits their personality and interests. A given PJ could probably make it through SEAL training and vice-versus but the temperament of each is probably quite different. A PJ needs to be motivated to risk their life under the most dire situations to locate a fellow service member and then risk their life to get him/her to safety. A SEAL needs to be motivated and willing to shoot/destroy many lives. It's kind of different mindsets. Thank God for all you guys! You all serve a tremendous role in keeping our nation safe.

[@jahreigns888]

I was taking my electronics principles course at Lackland in the mid 90s. We were in the same training squadron as the PJ/CCT trainees. Many were washing out and were being put into Crypto which is a good career field. Dude, PJs and CCTs are bad butts. In my opinion, they come off as the true silent professionals. My roommate was a para-washout.The swimming took most people out. The AF is a technical branch. Essentially, the USAF is a branch of technicians as far as the enlisted force goes. If you are interested in Pararescue then find out what their physical test is just to get in. If you cannot swim 1km then don't bother. There is also a run. Much respect.

[@unleashedrider4309]

my buddy was a pj. one badass dude.

[@theguyfromwalgreens]

Thank you for your service.

[@micahhowell4432]

I'm old and fat lol and never enlisted. But knowing most of my life that in my heart I wanted to help people. If I would've been able to see a video like this when I was in high school I would've changed my habits, changed my tune, and went after PJ and went after it hard. Much, much respect to you!!

[@power95festered30]

You can still do something to help people man. Don’t sell yourself short! Find another avenue, and rock on 😎

[@harveysanchez6993]

Regarding special forces you can now enlist into the army with a 18x ray contract which allows you to get some training to prepare for selection attend selection and if you pass become special forces coming in from civilian without having to serve in the regular army you can also choose to try out for and join through the national guard and become Special forces as well.

[@eternalvigilance6095]

Special Forces has the 18X path.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Correct, thank you

[@prodeg6382]

I got 5 months till I ship to BMT! Signed up for PJ!

[@NinjaTrollzTV]

ProdEG I’m shipping December 11th for the Navy. But good luck brother! Better start working your ass off if you haven’t already.

[@thomastucker2774]

I know this is a crass question but as a pj do you kill or not really?

[@leoabrelat9203]

@@thomastucker2774 you do what ever you are told, to secure an area for a hostile search and rescue or for a medicav, it is more just a mission based and unit based requirement, but if you want action go to the rangers or airborne

[@fspj4u]

Get in the water. More!

[@johntyler2508]

1 more month lol

[@tp2520]

I thought pj's only got emt-B certified. That's cool they get the paramedic cert

[@ConnorCu]

Rich 91 uhh...

[@julienf6361]

From being a former marine infantryman pj's and cct offers a skill you can use when you get out

[@terang_bae]

The marines doesn’t? What skills do you get as a pj?

[@Hoggar3]

They specialize a lot on the medical side. Become certified Paramedics which can transfer over to the civilian world easily.

[@americasdream1265]

I was a Seal but I went out several times with PJs make no mistake about the PJs has all the balls a Seal has and it was a honor to serve beside the PJs

[@davidjonathannn950]

Troll

[@alvaroromo6072]

Thank you for the vid. definitely helps get a better perspective on what I want to do.

[@leocasi405]

PJs are pretty high speed

[@93joeanthony]

I think a lot of guys have to realize the scenario of what happens if you fail. I know nobody thinks their going to fail but statistically a lot of people will fail . You join the navy to become a SEAL and don’t pass you’re chipping paint on a ship quite literally “janitor” in the Air Force you don’t make pj/cct You’re writing tickets and guarding air crafts on the runway . The army and marines if you fail their spec op training you can at least still be a badass in the infantry . So dig down deep and really think about why you want special operations . Good luck !

[@BravoAMM]

Not even slightly. It depends on what you get reclassed into. I got air traffic control. Others I know got into intelligence or even avionics.

[@asianboyyy117]

@@BravoAMM so you can't try again?

[@BravoAMM]

@@asianboyyy117 depends on the circumstances. If you self eliminate (quit) no, usually you can't try again. If you get medically washed out from an injury it will depend on how well you were doing and how well you recover from the injury. If you fail a "pass or fail" evolution, you are either washed back or washed out depending on your character and how well you were doing, if washed out then you'll have a minimum of 2 years before you can try again.

[@asianboyyy117]

@@BravoAMM thank you for replying so quickly!!!1

[@Volumont]

Thanks much for all these videos/streams. Incredibly helpful!

[@dennism103]

The army and the af are the best branches imo I was in both. They both have advantages and disadvantages honestly.

[@dewayneanderson6526]

great video i has in high school next to Patrick AFB in the 85 and i met a great guy that lost his life saving 3 people the chopper when down hard in the Atlantic and he was a professional PJ and a great guy to met at my age the motto is very true the serve to serve to give there life before there awn. thanks for give your time and comment to our Country.

[@holisticfluoxetine9015]

Let me preface this comment with, the PJs have been some of the most professional people I have met. After leaving active duty I have been seriously considering joining my nearest air guard PJ unit. The professionalism they demonstrated while attached to the platoon I was in, absolutely, made an impression on me. Ironically, the unit I was in doesn't have a reserve or guard component. I left the military due to a divorce which left me without my kids. When I did my research before joining, this is what conclusion I came to. Marines:Tough and courageous M_______ F______ ers. (but naval warfare is antiquated this day in age). Navy SEALs: Relatively tough, covert, good at CQB, perform FIB Missions. (but naval warfare is antiquated this day in age). U.S. Army SF. Tough, covert, good at CQB and experts at FIB. U.S. Army Ranger Regiment (which HAS to be airborne qualified BTW)Tough, covert, good at CQB, primarily Direct Action AKA if you want something done right, do it yourself. There are the varsity teams we could talk about but it's pointless without some kind of military knowledge considering their selection processes. PJs are experts at CSAR and medicine, they are crucial to mission success but will never be the first through the breach. My point is find the role you think you can best serve in. There are many different critical roles within the military when it comes to choosing, don't start the dick measuring contest until you've accomplished your goals. Even then their are always bigger fish.

[@SteakfulDead]

Relatively tough?

[@robert558]

I'm thinking of becoming a ranger to try to get to FBI HRT so I can hopefully try to get accepted into the TRP Program which fast tracks you into becoming HRT. So instead of 3 years of being an FBI agent, I'll only have to do 1 year before qualifying for tryouts. But someone told me to look at Airforce PJ's and I'm just doing research. Thanks for the video and your whole channel.

[@albinosh4dow]

You could be a medic on an HRT team with PJ experience.

[@G4x5da]

That makes no sense. You wanna become a Ranger so you can try out for HRT, so you can be accepted in to the TR program?

[@frame3139]

You want action and the Air Force is where you’re leaning then Combat Controllers is your kinda gig.

[@thomashelm6931]

My gratitude for your assistance and dedication to the freedom of this great Country. I was a loadmaster from 69 to 73 and 76 to 78. Used to drop all manner of special forces off my ramp and out the side doors. I remember, in basic training in the Air Force, active recruitment for 'blue berets". I believe they alluded to a special forces role. But blue berets were security police when I was in. Without having historical knowledge of PJs or CCT, I often wonder if it was a recruitment for Air Force special forces, at that time. They did recruit a handful of people from both flights, that being mine as well as my sister flight. I was pretty well focused on my AFSC, as my chosen career field, So I really didn't look into it further. But the question in my mind still remains. Would they recruiting for security police or special forces?

[@chrisakins692]

If I had to do it all over again, I think Id try to go SARC, or maybe SWCC. Mad respect for all of these guys.

[@mattball7074]

My question: Briefly, what personality do you think matches each role.. for instance, you said you want to help people survive in dire needs, similar to a motive behind one wishing to attend medical school. But what might be other opinions of SF, Rangers, SEALs, Raiders, RECON, etc.?

[@tomhawk375]

Matt Ball Mature Type A, Murdery Type A, Pre Madonna Type A, Mature Type A, Misled Type A.

[@FL4TRxm]

Man, I'm pretty sure I went to NCOA with you. Awesome channel brother

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Absolutely man, I remember you! Good times at NCOA learning all the "keys" lol

[@Egress_Operator]

For the longest time i wanted to be a SEAL. I trained for years for it. Now that im a senior in High school and im rapidly approaching my military future i realized something. How did I want to remembered for when I die. Wither it be in combat or after how do I want my Family and Friends to remember who I was. Was I the guy who went out to kill and that was my mission or was I the Guy who saved another man at the cost of my own life? I realized I would take a Life if Necessary but I want to be the second. If you haven't caught on I want to be a PJ . So I decided to put aside what Ive trained for for this. I want others to live no matter the cost.

[@Dan4eva]

Go after it bro🙏🏼

[@zeptosecond4106]

If I could do it all over again I'd be a PJ for sure. I'm 39 now and was active duty 1999-2004 3C0x1 com ops. I had 1 opportunity in basic to be a PJ and I should've taken it. Go get some my dude.

[@hunterriley2325]

I’m currently training to be a SEAL but shortly after doing my research on getting into the teams I learned more about the PJs, I actually thought about maybe switching my focus because I do like the idea of combat medicine but I’m a swimmer so seal makes more sense, as well as I just like the teams’ mentality and brotherhood. Huge respect for you guys, I just pray I never have to see you on the battlefield because if I do it means something’s gone wrong 😅

[@Shawn-by2tl]

Lol

[@Shawn-by2tl]

When I get older, I'm planning on joining the Air Force and I want to become a PJ. See you out there one day, maybe.

[@hunterriley2325]

DUMPSTER SHAWN Stick to it man, don’t let people hold you back

[@Shawn-by2tl]

@@hunterriley2325 same to you, man

[@Shawn-by2tl]

@@hunterriley2325 you know what stage of SEAL training you're at right now?

[@awsmurray]

Man, unless things have changed. It is really not so much about you picking them (in the long term) as it is about them picking you. Go for the branch you like and then see if you make it. I hope you get to do all that you wish.

[@OGWhinnyBaby29]

Do PJs ever get into firefights? Do you get to engage the enemy? I know PJs regularly run into firefights, grab an injured guy or a few and exfil. Do you get to drop bodies as a PJ?

[@OGWhinnyBaby29]

@@burritotime_ Thank you and that is fucking awesome.

[@callsignoutlaw7766]

No not really. But when SEALs or Rangers go through battle spaces we owned we would accompany them or drive them to wherever they needed to go to do an op in that AO. Long story short those guys will show you a few valuable things on the field. Especially the SEALs were good at dropping some dirtbags.

[@unknown6972]

How long are you home and how long are u away ? I understand it varies , just looking for an idea

[@ChristianTaylor3]

How is it being married and going through the pipeline to become a PJ and also if you become a PJ?

[@josh_sulli985]

Thank you for this, would you have information on the new specialty code Special Reconnaissance? It recently peaked my interest

[@jethaspotatoaim]

You guys are a big inspiration to me (pjs) even know I can’t serve in the Air Force because of a medical condition some of the stuff carries into being a firefighter paramedic which is my dream job. The motto has also carried over into my dream job thanks for being such an inspiration in my life -John Levitow III

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Thank you, that means a lot to me!

[@Noel-nu7hq]

Some things arnt meant to be, good luck being a firefighter paramedic.

[@WorldOfWonder873]

You can enlist straight to sf it’s new it’s enlisting as a 18x

[@GBlues1]

Mini Motorbike it’s straight to enlist for a chance, at sf. Not into sf. Still gotta go through the qualifications, and pass the tests. If you fail the army sends you wherever they want, or need.

[@WorldOfWonder873]

GBlues1 yes you are right I forgot to mention that

[@beverly9486]

You said that you have to be in the army for a set amount of time to go SF. They changed it. Civilians can come in straight out of boot camp on 18x contract to SF pipeline . Also Army National Guard you can do the pipeline straight out of boot camp and AIT. I think MARSOC is the only Spec Ops that you have to be in that branch for a set amount of years before you can tryout

[@dennism103]

I saw a navy seal get out of the navy went in the af went to indoc and washed out, they put him in security forces he was furious!

[@Dan4eva]

Oh noooo😂😭

[@TurfDoe]

BS. What's his name?

[@MM-qt8gz]

Lies

[@storm2945]

That’s lies

[@ChangedMountain1]

All these units are very similar in a certain way. All of these units are specifically specialized in certain jobs. They all compliment each other. There really isn’t “one unit is better than the other”. If you wanna kick doors and slay bodies go be a Ranger or if you wanna be saving lives and helping others go be a PJ🤷🏻‍♂️ it’s really all up to the individual and what they want to do.

[@Obiwannabe]

CCT has to do it all though.

[@roywilson4360]

Great stuff and learned from you some things about these SOF units that aren't mentioned on the other channels. I do am also curious about the SOWTs, which them are now called AF Special Reconnaisance. Please also do a video about them.

[@liamwells5196]

Thanks for your conten Brian! Do you ever notice a trend amongst those who are successful at completing the Pararescue pipeline such as; age, education level, or athletic background (if any). Thanks again!

[@DreamsAndPrevails]

The trend of those successful is: never quitting

[@achievingnirvana666]

Any information you have on SR/SOWT?

[@itzphantom_2627]

Hey, so I’ve Alr talked to my recruiter about special forces, and scored high enough to qualify to be special forces, what are some recommendations for passing the PAST, Looking to be a PJ

[@garrettrainbolt1344]

I'm wanting to be a PJ after I get out of high school. I've done tons of research and I'm 100% sure about it. I feel I'm up to the challenge of the training/pipeline. Just out of curiosity, what is one thing I should expect the most out of both basic and the PJ training?

[@Bharmanxxx]

look it up

[@jmel5399]

Hello. Can you talk about the PJ's and the Sere specialists? I would like to hear your input between the two fields, to help in the decision making.

[@MGREENMACH]

“There are no Pj’s in the Army”....(background group repeats “in the Army.” I still remember that march cadence song. I won’t type the rest because if you know it....well I don’t want to hurt feelings :)

[@jos5936]

Man, I’m glad I found your channel. Gonna be bombarding you with questions soon! Haha

[@tamarcusbattley8342]

This might be a silly question but throughout all of the SF jobs in the AF, which job specializes in CQB, room/building clearing moreso?

[@drewbee2024]

CCT, the have a 6 month special tactics course at the end of their pipeline.

[@jackjack4412]

@@drewbee2024 who has better CQB between PJs, CCTs and Army SF

[@alfe1402]

You know something about SOST???

[@russellparker9901]

Ok this is a direct response to the comment below by mark Olsen. To say sf is less academic than pj or eod is a tell. 18d's is just as demanding in the medical side. An Oda has an engineer specialist so dont know why you'd leave to join eod. 2 year pipeline and language traing is academic. In ranger batt. there are a lot of mos' so you dont have to be a straight grunt. Lastly if living conditions factor into your decision to try out for any sof unit, YOU DO NOT NEES TO TRY OUT FOR SOF. Pick something in an office because you really have to want that job and that right there tells me that I dont want you in battalion.

[@micah9676]

18X gets you a civilian shot at Army SF. Option 40 gets you the same for RASP.

[@RashidiRampage]

Do many PJs/CROs pursue a graduate degree at an MD or DO institution following the completion of their required service limits?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

There are definitely a lot that go into higher medical positions for sure. I would say the majority of PJs end being CROs, PAs, or MDs

[@liamwells5196]

@@HowToBeAPJ That is pretty interesting, does being a pj & having a non STEM bachelors degree give you the necessary prereqs for medical school? If you don't know the answer I understand, just wondering if maybe some of your teammates had been in that situation and you could maybe shed some light on that.

[@Navs126]

How To Be A PJ 3 former PJs work for our FD in the Las Vegas Valley and another Fire Captain also a Former PJ, works for a neighboring dept. Quite a few end up as Firefighters in the civilian world seems like.

[@David-dq2hu]

I have a question on what's the written work like. The books and classes you'll be taking in the pj program. For example is it like trying to be coming a surgeon?

[@TheJasonCombee76]

PJ'S are a phenomenal unit.

[@ConnorCu]

Iso Terminal what were your past scores when you started if I may ask

[@aaronblackmonofficial]

Where all did you travel for rescues and further training and what are the differences between special tactics and a rescue squad? Also how can you qualify to get on a special tactics and assign to particular duty station locations overseas? Thanks dude for all of the great content!

[@HowToBeAPJ]

I have traveled to dozens of countries to do training and on deployments from Iceland, all over the middle east, Africa, and Europe. I will cover the STS vs RQS in a separate video.

[@aaronblackmonofficial]

How To Be A PJ thank you

[@kylumd8354]

@@HowToBeAPJ I have not seen this video? I assume you havent uploaded it yet?

[@jordanmyers6741]

How different is the pj paramedic training from normal civilian training, and would it help quite a bit if you get your NREMT-P before indoc/the pipeline?

[@alfredosauce2798]

You would have more knowledge in the beginning, but the military is always extra in the medical field. Just pay attention and study.

[@run2fire]

I think it is a great idea if you can get paramedic training before going into the pipeline. You will know most of the material (but not all) which will be less stress on you. Still a ton of stress in the pipeline

[@TardyTaz]

Hey, couldn't help but noticing the CAP profile pic. If you're interested in becoming a PJ, I couldn't recommend the PJOC (Pararescue Orientation Course) NCSA enough. I'm a graduate from the basic course and will be attending the advanced course next year.

[@jordanmyers6741]

Tardy Taz, thanks im thinking about going but im not old enough yet, need to get in better shape too. I have someone from my squadron who went this summer and loved it, but I definatly want to go when I get old enough though.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

PJ paramedic school will get you an NREMT-Paramedic License and is about 6 months long. If you are paramedic certified and current when you get to the school you will only have to do a refresher instead of going through the whole course.

[@cooperevans3835]

I’m pretty sure jump school and free fall are part part of the recon pipeline

[@jameshouse7862]

My plans are marine fire support man and air force PJ What we do so other’s may live! And IDK for sure But the French foreign leagon also may be in my bucket list!👌

[@EarlyRiser71]

This convo is for initial job selection. SF, CCT, PJ, SEAL are all jobs you can go direct from the street. You folks saying Recon/MARSOC are in the wrong convo. I was Recon 4 years, CCT 17 years. Much more combat in CCT. Much more killing in CCT. Good video bro.

[@maverickmo8976]

Much more killing in CCT but what about Para rescue? Do they do a lot of killing? I heard that it's somewhat rare, is that true?

[@EarlyRiser71]

@@maverickmo8976 yep, not so much unless they go to the 724 Special Tactics Group. Whole different game being played there.

[@alexcacares6547]

Whyd you get out of Recon after just 4 years? I hear that so often. And whyd you go CCT instead of Marsoc?

[@ryanmiller5113]

@@alexcacares6547 People usually go out of recon because it's understaffed and underfunded and the Corps is a lot stricter than other branches. You also work directly for the Corps. The Corps tells you what they need done, which generally speaking, you feel like you're training for a whole lot of nothing sometimes. A lot of people from Recon usually go to different branches and become SEALs or Green Berets, stuff like that is common, or burn out and stop being in the military in general.

[@connercrisafulli1281]

So pumped to see a new video! Thank you for amazing content

[@TheBackpackingSailor]

if i dont go marines, im gonna go usaf and apply for pj

[@MoonLight-qw8sz]

Any update?

[@taoisttiger4702]

Any knowledge on the new A&S stuff? Im trying to cross from big blue. just aim for the old grad standards?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

I asked all of the instructors as well as the current commander, they all said train to the current indoc standards, I will put out more when I find out!

[@sykrss9534]

Is there a contract for going straight into PJ's off the street? My uncle is an 18A with 3rd group with the berets and he was telling me there is an 18X Ray option for SF, I'm down to between that and the PJ's kind of wanting to do something different then him tho. Also I live in Texas and was wondering if there are any PJ's stationed at Fort Lackland Air Force Base? Also is there a difference in STS and PJ? I know certain PJ's are assigned to STS and Jsoc/Afsoc but didn't know if that's a different group all in itself.

[@dennism103]

I have a retired green beret friend e7 and he kindve regrets it. He moves around like a 80 year old man at 57years old he had 777 parachute jumps those special ops jobs are very tough on your joints, ie. Knees back hips wrists neck etc. Just keep that in mind. I've got mixed feelings after talking to him if its worth it? He says the v.a. has him on a ton of pain meds too. He's divorced and estranged from his son and his x wife gets half his pension too...

[@Navs126]

Dennis Morris that’s with anything man. Firefighters pay pensions to everyone but themselves lol and have years of back pain, knee pain, shoulder pain, etc. Look after yourself and count your blessings 👍🏼

[@jackjack4412]

I think that can be prevented to a large degree by spending a lot of time on recovery and stretching

[@chriswhitney7463]

Can anyone comment on the PJ vs 18D scope of practice?

[@marcoalicandri1804]

I’ve been really thinking about becoming a PJ. I’m 19 rn and in school. Always wanted to try special forces if I go into the military so how can I become or at least try to become a PJ?

[@johnblair765]

Really..when you get down to it..the PJs mission .. is to rescue/save USAF pilots or any pilot. It cost several million dollars to produce a pilot..you know..like a A-10 pilot who helps the USMC and US ARMY. It's all good !

[@jorgecasillas1147]

What's the average age for a p.j?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

There was a PJ chief who was the oldest airman in the Airforce at 60, he recently retired. I would say the average age is about 27ish

[@macsuma]

Is there an age limit? I'm just trun 32 about to go bmt then tech school for general vehicle maintenance, since I'm not a citizen I couldn't go for pj. I want to be a pj,

[@matushova1779]

@@macsuma Of course my man, be fit, be tough, don't let the doubt get to you. Good Luck.

[@macsuma]

@@matushova1779 tha k you man just shipping out to tech I'm gonna start the swimming training asap

[@smithragsdale8787]

Can you become a PJ in the ANG while in college?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

You will have to take a break from college when you are in the pipeline but you can resume after you have graduated

[@Texasmayne89]

I’m security forces and I HATE when people in and outside of the career field say SF. I know our place haha

[@vigorisFun]

Seems like training to be PJs or CCT is the same way to train for seals

[@codymullican1988]

Your a BAMF. Tried to be a PJ and failed. Wish I was able to be apart of “that others may live”

[@keyrussell6]

Would you recommend cross training after being in AF for 10 years? I'm approaching my 9th year and have a TDY that will have me out of the country for a little while. So since the pipeline is generally 2 years, is going at it so late in the game a good idea?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

If you are E-6 or above, there is a slim chance you will be able to sign up based on my experience. When I was an instructor I did not see any E-6 come through. I would recommend speaking with a USAF special operations recruiter for more detailed info though.

[@keyrussell6]

How To Be A PJ thank you very much. I’m an E-5 currently but I will seek out a SOR at Lackland since its closest to my base. Thank you for your help!!

[@mattcicconi1976]

to be honest, i'm surprised you didn't mention anything about meeting the wizard ... it was a medina experience that i think would help potential recruits understand what it would be like to wear the maroon. just my two cents brother. hooyah green feet

[@FrankyGamarra]

Brian, first off thank you for your service. Awesome video man very in depth. But I do have a question, I know nothing is impossible but after training what is it really like, schedule and work flow wise as I’d like to continue college and get my bachelors degree.

[@DreamsAndPrevails]

Spec Ops guys are constantly training if they aren't deployed. If you want to continue college and get a bachelors you might as well join the conventional military jobs

[@FrankyGamarra]

@@DreamsAndPrevails appreciate your comment. I realized that not that long after I asked. Serving is something I want to do, more everyday then I did when I was younger. Working on being a doctor for the military.

[@billisnice]

The most important job is the cook. A good cook can make your day....lol

[@giovannidigirlamo3673]

You forgot about MARSOC. They are dive, airborne and HALO. You also have to be in USMC for 3 years before you can try out. Great video though, very informing.

[@denzelwarren2521]

MARSOC Raiders don't get Combat Dive in their initial training like the SEALs or PJs do. They would have to volunteer for it.

[@johnl6973]

No dive or HALO until they get to their Raider Battalion and that's only if their MSOT needs it for their mission set on deployment.

[@spartanwarrior1]

MARSOC operators MUST be airborne qualified and MUST have diving qualifications to meet the requirements of Special Operations

[@iTzRELOADzzHD]

Got two buddies that went SO and another went SB. SO guys loving it and SB guy washed out and now on fleet and regrets it all...... never quit fellas

[@j.s.4693]

What song is this that in the beginning?

[@jeremygilbert3099]

SF or PJ I can’t decide

[@jaycastellanos6635]

Are you good with linguistics? Or would you rather help save people? SF learns alot of forgien language's due to their missions. Good luck man :)

[@jeremygilbert3099]

jay castellanos I actually made my mind up shortly after posting that and got an 18X contract with the Army and swore in Thursday! Thank you for the well-wishing brother!

[@jaycastellanos6635]

@@jeremygilbert3099 NICE!!!! Congrats man good luck you got it man, i was a cadet in the AF 10 years ago and tried doing STO but now im in the process of enlisting in the navy cant fo SO anymore since im 32 but i can still serve so. Thanks for your service and once again u got it bro.

[@jeremygilbert3099]

jay castellanos thank you! Go after it man! Wishing you all the best

[@jaycastellanos6635]

@@jeremygilbert3099 thanks man and remamber no matter how hard shit gets, just make it to chow :)

[@nomadjeff1922]

One team, One fight.

[@jacobbryan6493]

Another solid video. Thanks for putting out the content. We appreciate it!

[@s216674]

You mentioned that there are some things which are going to be added as part of the PJ core curriculum. Can you expand on that a bit in a reply? Thanks for the video!

[@kameronbryant7569]

Is there a height limit for PJ?

[@Dugout97]

I thought you AF guys wore flannel shirts?

[@ezekill100]

Can you bring sf seals etc into your videos and have them do rundowns as well?

[@hmj8y]

I second the motion

[@kenlandry8783]

CCT gets more special duty pay with Demo

[@dalejuhl8591]

Could have been better had you talked about what you did to become a PJ. What is a day in selection like? The whole process... Thank you for your service and all you have done

[@MrCCLLC]

Did they change much since you have posted?