The Hardest Part of Indoc or Selection (for me)

Hey guys! I'm on my Christmas break from school, officially done with my Junior semester. So I decided to do a quick video for you guys and tell you what the hardest part of selection was for me personally. I actually get this question a lot, so I hope it sheds a little light on what many people struggle with in selection.
Jump straight to the content 4:03
Jump to the workout 10:59
How did you like this video? Please share in the comments below and don't forget to subscribe!
Find out more info about PAST/GRAD standards, merch, and more on my website: www.beapj.com
Get my Workout programs here: beapj.com/workouts/programs/
Find out all of my training equipment recommendations in my updated list here (contains affiliate links):
goo.gl/g2K26N
Follow me for more motivation on Instagram:
/ howtobeapj
Follow me on Facebook to see more live videos, inspiration, information updates and you can also read client workout reviews:
/ howtobeapj
Like my channel? Subscribe!
goo.gl/xwnKmf
DISCLAIMER: This video and/or description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links, I’ll receive a small commission. This helps support the channel and allows us to continue to make videos like this. Thank you for the support!
#beapj #assessmentandselection #usafspecialwarfare

[@todddavis2683]

38 years ago I declined an opportunity to try for PJ. To this day it is the biggest regret of my life. If you are thinking about doing this you must try it. DO NOT GIVE UP!

[@jimmyfooguy]

I have done firefighting, when ya all tangled up in wire in confined space and everything stuck on your gear while being blacked out on air - it’s all mental. Prepare physically to just stay on top mentally.

[@owenyoungg1]

I took fire science and did a course like that, black out mask, fully fitted with air canister., 90' weather.. and by god you just wanna freak out when you are really tangled up... honeslty just focusing on breathing and not overthinking helped big time.

[@tylerb7795]

The hardest part of Indoc for me was listening to Mike & Brian singing disney songs...

[@ryanadamtexas]

Great advice sir, just like your bunk buddy did wake up and continue on! Consistency. Also physically prepared as well but thank you for sharing the mindset

[@crabbiboi5528]

First past test on Jan 22 burnt the boat six months ago. Thanks for the motivation and insight. This was one of the first channels i checked out when I began my journey and it’s been a great help as i have been on this journey by myself. Keeps me motivated on days where I didn’t wanna smoke myself. Like David Goggins said you gotta callus your mind! Never quit!

[@michaelfireoved3375]

Zach Schneider how did it go

[@abcdefg12435]

Update? You good bro?

[@noahrodriguez]

Goggins is the man

[@sebastianr2423]

Love your vids keep it up!

[@xArtoriasTheAbysswalker]

During my Fire Academy early on they do a SCBA Test (Self-Contained Breathing apparatus). Essentially they get you in all of your PPE and go on air while they jack your heart rate up with Calisthenics. At that point nobody is used to wearing their SCBAs so they get claustrophobic or breath their breathing isn’t controlled at all. Just like anything, use that challenge to confidently perform the next time.

[@meganbrown9053]

Your daughter is the cutest thing ever! 😍

[@tristinsullivan6548]

Can’t wait summer 2019 is when I’m going going to be awesome been wanting to be a pj for awhile

[@arielburgos793]

tristin sullivan Are you in the PJ program?

[@htcumountainbiking63]

Thanks for the Information. Two quick questions - what kind of calisthenics/ programs did you do while preparing? And is there a certain asvab score required to become a PJ/CRO? Thanks

[@godforever27]

Being a Wildlands firefighter is tough physically. I'm working for the ccc right now and after I'm in really good shape I'm gonna transition over to afsoc to be a pj. A no quit personality is a must and that has gotten me through extreme moments. I workout everyday and every 2 days I hike 3.5-7 miles with a 40lb backpack.

[@HowToBeAPJ]

I am sure you will get there, keep up the motivation and let me know if you have any questions along the way

[@tomanderson3007]

Was this filmed on the Raleigh greenway trail?

[@harveysanchez6993]

What does deployment look like for PJs and how do you raise a family while enlisted as a PJ

[@HobbitHomes263]

When you go to bench 320..make sure you have a 2nd 220 bar..on your throat...

[@JohnDoe-xq9yi]

What tests are there? Aside from physical

[@isaacchris2411]

Hey, I’m the first one to comment but yea man I can’t wait to join Air Force pjs this coming up summer 2019

[@ShadowLancer128]

I graduate from College May 2019. If all goes as I expect, I'll be applying for the CRO pipeline in december 2019. Hope it's still being offered then.

[@isaacchris2411]

When you join when you re 18?

[@ShadowLancer128]

@@isaacchris2411 27 unfortunately but thankfully I won't need an age waiver

[@isaacchris2411]

I meant to ask, can you join pjs when you’re 18?

[@ShadowLancer128]

@@isaacchris2411 you can apply to any position you want to when you're 18. The 21 age limit is only for alcohol.

[@edwardbermudez6299]

Who’s ur running jacket made by?

[@memphisrange5047]

Currently fire protection. Wanting to palace chase to ANG pj and work fire service as a civil job. Fire protection is an amazing job!!!!!

[@johnhenry69]

Off topic, but ever worked with a MARSOC Team?

[@kelvinnguyen6048]

ty

[@bmx42O]

what is the song played at 11:00 during the workout?

[@shadeetree11]

Do the most by Giovanni

[@jamesmerone]

That American flag though 😍😘

[@HobbitHomes263]

The difference between WINNING and "Not quitting" is the difference between a dinner with your family and a plot at Arlington

[@petefoti1041]

I'm retired AF.....thanks for your Service. BTW-is that a Wheaten?

[@HowToBeAPJ]

Yes, his name is Jet Lee!

[@petefoti1041]

How To Be A PJ Obi was 8 weeks in this picture. He’s 6 now

[@NickPelletier]

what was the oldest age of applicants in your group or that you have seen go through training?

[@bobbarker1324]

32 and 33

[@lyndajenkins1024]

I've heard of a dude that was 37 and made it.

[@misstrunchbull3953]

Age cut off for PJ recruits are 28

[@justincbnordin]

Thank you for your videos sir! You always provide excellent content. For the underwaters, is it allowed to do a dolphin kick with the arm pull for forward drive?

[@Veteran_Aviator]

Justin Nordin depends on the instructor. My advice, do the underwater with the technique that has worked for decades. If there was a better way, they would be doing it. All the guys that swore by an “improved technique” didn’t make it. From cutting the inside of your pockets out, thin summer uniforms, sewing pockets closed, all those guys quit. Focus on perfecting the demonstrated techniques. Exploit holes in the given instruction not the technique

[@justincbnordin]

@@Veteran_Aviator Thanks for the reply! I'll be working on that. Were you a PJ?

[@Veteran_Aviator]

Justin Nordin yes. At the 48RQS. Got out in 2015

[@terrandysart3587]

I know this vid is a year old. But in a month or two I'll begin the pipeline to becoming a sere. I have 0 doubts in myself and my ability to not quit. My only worry is, my body potentially failing me. During indoc, are there alot things other than the PAST where it's like "alright you have 30 seconds to do this or you are going home"? Or is it more, if you don't let your mind break you'll more than likely get through? I hope this question makes sense.

[@alphadogfitness6072]

Terran Dysart I wish I knew man good luck 🍀👍🏾

[@R2WSF]

Both. Can’t ever quit obviously, but there are tests and standards that you need to be able to pass in order to continue. Although they’re looking for people who will never give up, those people also need to be able to put out and perform.

[@kasthegreat4883]

Update?

[@terrandysart3587]

@@kasthegreat4883 my body failed me xD. Got rhabdomyolosis and i'm getting kicked out of the air force. Got pretty far though. Got a letter of recommendation from the squadron commander and the medical group commander to stay in but AFPC said i was too high risk. I'm totally healthy and am training for a marathon currently. But the air force said no. So they're giving me a big check and sending me out the door.

[@redtails3016]

@@terrandysart3587 damn so sorry to hear that, currently training for PJ. Thanks for updating

[@justinbenson1113]

Can you enlist or get a contract with basically the promise to try out for a PJ as a civilian off the street ?

[@Sunny-uh5bc]

Show up to your nearest spec ops recruiter, in the best physical shape you can be, and ask for SWOE contract. Stands for Special Warfare Operator Enlistment. Basically you go to BMT in a different group with additional exercises. You are being looked at from here. If you pass their PAST and selection courses, you can then choose your job in AFSOC

[@danielmetcalf7101]

I’m trying out for the reservist PJ’s in Florida. Do you have anyone who could speak on what their lifestyle is like? Deployments? Opp tempo? Civilian job opportunities? Things like that. Thank again for another helpful video!

[@jimmyfooguy]

Hey man,If your going for PJs at Patrick’s. Contact the recruiter and ask who is in charge for PJs. They sometimes have a full group of guys that train together to go test etc. so any questions, I am sure they are more than happy to help ya out

[@danielmetcalf7101]

Jordan Pettit, thank you! I’ll definitely do that! I appreciate your response and I hope you have a great Christmas with the family!!!

[@isaacchris2411]

My recruiter never text me back, I’m gonna have to find a different one

[@josephlaw9117]

isaac chris that a norm for AF recruiters, give it time. What I learned is that they put like 1 to 2 recruiters in a region, so they have a lot of different recruits. It just takes time.

[@samanthadalke1860]

Jesus loves whoever’s reading this

[@josecovarrubias8466]

Hey i want become a pj, but never have swim i have a good physical shape but that is my worries? Any help?

[@JackPeterson-mk5mj]

Jose Covarrubias hey I suggest doing laps in a pool and slowly building higher distances. Once you feel comfortable start doing 50 or 100s in a set time.

[@josecovarrubias8466]

Thanks I give it try

[@countryboy16401]

What are etd’s

[@meezerpibb3270]

jesse extended training days if you haven’t already found out.

[@panthiawhelan3565]

4-5,000 meters in one swim???

[@Veteran_Aviator]

Panthia Whelan yeah. Legs only

[@towmater1451]

It’s really not that bad, just boring

[@terrandysart3587]

Ya I was thinking the same thing lol. I don't exactly float. I see the dudes at the gym coasting at like 2mph. If I do that I sink straight to the bottom I have to basically Sprint every lap lol

[@samanthadalke1860]

It ain’t that bad you just have to pace. Well it’s not that bad cuz I’m a competitive swimmer but anyways lol

[@youbikewithatube]

You know, not to be one upped or anything but ah. When I was going through the Roman Legion selection course or the RLSC, it was rough. There we’re times that it was hard to get up in the morning, but what really got me through was thinking of the 85% death rate of the course. And seeing all those guys that didn’t make it on a spike the next morning by our training compound. It really did help thinking of those guys, and I knew right then I didn’t want to go out that way so yeah, that helped.

[@RamonQuiro7]

3:55

[@lastpatriot7506]

I'm Going To Be A Ranger

[@highlightfactory4736]

Last Patriot have fun getting treated like shit

[@flubdreload2818]

HIGHLIGHT FACTORY Rangers don’t get treated like shit. Talk to any Ranger and they’ll tell you it’s one of the most prestigious and rewarding jobs in the Army

[@highlightfactory4736]

Peter Marino I agree with that. You just have to get through the brutal hazing.

[@PACMANx805]

@@flubdreload2818 hahaha guys in batt always say it's a shitty time, that's why they get out the first chance they get.

[@adams5198]

@@flubdreload2818 haha yeah ok bud. You should come to Benning and give it a go

[@michaelcurtis4937]

I was a PJ 1970-1985. Never let anyone take a picture of you...If you have to tell people how kool you are, you're a SEAL/RECON/ SF; you know, those people who hope PJs show up when you call 911. This guy may have passed the course; but he'd never last long as team member.

[@masteryoda3558]

Kind of a dick thing to say isn’t it?

[@jamiemalmquist123]

well this guy was a team guy longer than you, and you just told everyone you were a PJ, and you have a picture next to your name.... sooo hypocritical statement much?

[@hill8407]

@@jamiemalmquist123 lmfao

[@riseayden6225]

CHANGE YOUR YT NAME !!!!!! MOVE ON FROM THE USAF !!!!!! THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE

[@rent2386]

What