Metal Distance I really can’t answer on that because I was blessed with very good senses so I passed seeing and depth perception with flying colors.
@Passixnplayer4 жыл бұрын
@@HeuristicAL-9000 oh alright well I've never failed a seeing test so I shouldn't be worried
@Passixnplayer4 жыл бұрын
@@HeuristicAL-9000 but good luck on the pipeline man
@zachberry1234 жыл бұрын
Shipping out for TACP, can’t explain how grateful I am for this video
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Much respect, and best of luck.
@PetrolHeadMike3 жыл бұрын
You make it through?
@fredfazbar89677 ай бұрын
@@PetrolHeadMike thats what im wondering XD
@gareyclark2 жыл бұрын
God Bless them all ! My youngest son is almost finished with his TACP training and I am just praying he gets through it because he wants it so much. He had 40 in the beginning and they are down to 8. You better want it. He has worked his ass off and it’s still tough. But man can I see a difference. Unbelievable.
@FunkyBunkley2 жыл бұрын
Much respect Mr. Clark! I hope he continues the grind and makes it through so he can be working with us soon. Best of luck, and God bless you and your family 🤙🏻
@gareyclark2 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley Looking very good so far. One week left. But we don’t celebrate until the final whistle blows. He played a lot of sports so he knows, it’s not over until it’s over. Keep grinding ! Thanks for the videos. Very informative.
@jordanthechosen1213 жыл бұрын
Just got out the Marines.. I miss the life so much, been planning to get back in somehow. Came across your videos and honestly it helped me find that next calling. Thanks for awaking that motivation I once had before bootcamp lol. Much respect Mark 🤝 🇺🇸
@FunkyBunkley3 жыл бұрын
Awesome stuff! I’m glad that I can help. I appreciate you as well, and best of luck in the future 🤙🏻
@Criibzy2 жыл бұрын
How's it going now? Did you do it?
@Japanimal1992 Жыл бұрын
The pipeline is already completely changed The pipeline now is: BMT SWCC TACP Apprentice course Airborne SERE Phase 1 Phase 2
@hunterb10124 жыл бұрын
Thank you for these videos. I leave Nov 10 for TACP. Best TACP videos hands down!
@hurleypop3 жыл бұрын
See you tomorrow 🤙🤙
@Criibzy2 жыл бұрын
Update?
@tylerhazleton42274 жыл бұрын
I had a coworker tell me I should look into TACP back when I was like 18 because I enjoy working out and I was thinking about military. 6 years later, graduated from college and work full time, but I still find these type of videos interesting. Great content!
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Much respect 🤙🏼
@kjfamily3353 жыл бұрын
I am really grateful for people like you to make vids like these so we can see the thing we wouldn't know. plus one sub
@FunkyBunkley3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad that I can help out, and much respect to ya. Best of luck 🤙🏻
@kjfamily3353 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley Thx hopefully I can make it 🤙🏻
@sheansager53504 жыл бұрын
I was there when Bunkley was helping us for better form in WoDs, running and before Prep (2016), taught me how to ruck better as a short person.
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
I hope that I was able to help out. That was a great assignment, and good times 🤙🏼
@GojoSaturo6844 жыл бұрын
You can never forget the sound of bridges and bunkley both harping on you at the same time 🤣”just quit it’s easier your teammates will thank you later”
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
If Dennis Bridges never called you a jagaloon, then you aren't a real TACP! Haha, in all seriousness I can only hope that it made you a better person. Much respect brotha!
@CoryHolden-bd7xd Жыл бұрын
Leave a week from now. Can't tell you how awesome this video is
@shoulakom63408 ай бұрын
How'd it go?
@OrganicJuices420 Жыл бұрын
I got out after 7 years…. And I am successful in civillian life. But I miss it. I miss my boys. I’m in the best shape of my life and want to push myself. I’ve been thinking about joining TACP in the guard/reserve I’m rated 100% for PTSD and minor injuries though. I know I can keep my disability if I join the reserves, but I know I will risk losing it in the long run. But I value self purpose more. I’ve been conflicted. But I want this…. Idk why I’m leaving this comment.
@Nershedify4 жыл бұрын
Have you ever thought of getting with the Ones Ready podcast? Or have you already and I just missed it.
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
The Ones Ready guys are all really great dudes, I haven’t linked up yet but probably will eventually. 🤙🏼
@Nershedify4 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley Dude please do, No offense at all to the other guys, but I feel like the TACP representation is lacking.
@screentime19534 жыл бұрын
Good shit buddy. I'm Learning things I would have never of learned on my own. Keep it up!!! I'm Sure this helps future airmen a ton. Encourages them to stick with what they signed up for. Thank you for the amazing content and your service. (:
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you Joe, and I hope all is well friend 🤙🏼
@glassesstapler Жыл бұрын
When I was going through Army Combat Medic school in San Antonio we had an Air Force PT instructor come over and do an "Aerobics" PT session with us. We laughed at the news... Eventually, we cried at the pain...
@nickcarris67744 жыл бұрын
Another great video, bud! Just reminds me of all the horrible/funny times at Basic with you
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Haha great times indeed! 🤙🏼
@chezsan58954 жыл бұрын
What a tough courses they are. I envy your well organized challenging JTAC training and education systems.
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Much respect to you Chez 🤙🏼
@_behbae_4 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your service
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Much respect 🤙🏼
@tyrelljenkins70794 жыл бұрын
This video is verry helpful
@FunkyBunkley3 жыл бұрын
I’m glad it could help. 🤙🏻
@benh5804 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Excellent explanation.
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
🤙🏼
@morfinslays47434 жыл бұрын
Really appreciate this
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
No worries 🤙🏼
@feelsweirdman_18234 жыл бұрын
This makes me so hyped
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah, get some! 🤙🏼
@feelsweirdman_18234 жыл бұрын
FunkyBunkley hope to meet you if your still in by then your a chill guy
@darionhester69324 жыл бұрын
Can you include the passing times for each of those events !?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Darion Hester they are instructor led events, you just have to keep up with the instructor. The eval specifically says, “keep up with the instructor”. Sorry for being vague, but that’s all I can give.
@darionhester69324 жыл бұрын
FunkyBunkley 10-4 that’s more than enough man! Appreciate the response!
@mpeugeot3 жыл бұрын
Digging this series, well done! (I'm ready to go, but the Navy said no...) LOL! ;)
@ItsTommyTsunami4 жыл бұрын
Extremely entertaining. More please! Lol
@tacotuesday95644 жыл бұрын
Lol the white board at the end
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Senior Airman Kim, PACAF Airman of the Year 2019. Never forget 🙏🏼
@justelynnnjoelle4 жыл бұрын
Always wondered why the TACPs were always super jacked...
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
It’s great to be surrounded by a bunch of fit people. It makes me want to keep pushing. Iron sharpens iron 👍🏻
@brysonknoll50433 жыл бұрын
Sitting in prep waiting for it to start on Tuesday. Wish me luck
@FunkyBunkley3 жыл бұрын
Hell yeah! Do everything you can to be an asset, be a good teammate, and never quit.
@brysonknoll50433 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley hooyah sergeant! Thank you very much for the inspiration
@FranciscoRamirez-vu5ui4 жыл бұрын
@FunkyBunkley Would any of this be different if your doing the Air Force ROTC program while in college? Really appreciate your video's btw. Really dope content!!
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha! And if you are planning on going TACP Officer, ALO, you will need to attend a one week selection prior to going to TACP Prep.
@Prowisss4 жыл бұрын
At 7:19 is that garand thumb?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
That is ole LT Jones in the flesh. 🤙🏼
@dylanmartinez21574 ай бұрын
Can you do a 4yr enlistment for special warfare roles? Or is it a mandatory 6yr?
@CCGDude Жыл бұрын
What happens if you fail. Can you switch mos or do they drop you out of Air Force all together?
@mikemike6694 жыл бұрын
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
One of the OG TACPs, thank you and much respect 🤙🏼
@mikemike6694 жыл бұрын
Haha I was in when we made the transition from ETAC/SOTAC to JTAC. Good times and even better guys to hang with. Don’t worry, no name dropping here. If you have time, I’d appreciate talking with you via email or voice. Thanks Brother. “The Strong Shall Stand..”
@Fuzzy_Dice14 жыл бұрын
Cant wait for part 2
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
🤙🏼
@Zoe0115___YuPin4 жыл бұрын
I'm so curious what's clear hot meaning when TACP and JTAC usually said it in the radio
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Cleared hot is a clearance call to release ordnance from an aircraft.
@Zoe0115___YuPin4 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley Thx !! I'm apppreciate. Then RLTW XD
@poisonarc2 жыл бұрын
True that if you're Combat Arms you will go through one of the CA squadrons at BMT. However if you're not CA you might also go through the CA squadron....which is an experience...
@joeymaschke25014 жыл бұрын
Great vid👍
@cecelowell33874 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video!
@yeetusdeletus16314 жыл бұрын
Oh shit dat me @7:00
@justelynnnjoelle4 жыл бұрын
How'd it go?
@firestarya4 жыл бұрын
For the prior service guys retraining into TACP I've heard you take the PAST and then they send you straight to TACP Prep. Is this true? Side note, already went through SERE as it was required for my previous job (aircrew) and I actually was with the guy on the far left at 5:04, he's a PJ!
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Ole Spaulding, great dude 🤙🏼 and as of right now cross trainees go straight into TACP Prep.
@firestarya4 жыл бұрын
FunkyBunkley He was the funniest part of our group! Also went through with 2 TACP guys, Koop and Kahrs, they got me interested in the job. Glad I got stuck with a cool bunch of dudes 🤙🏼
@mrviedelavie Жыл бұрын
On the 2, 3, and 4 mile rucks, what is the weight of the rucks?
@sneakybill45834 жыл бұрын
How much does the swim proficiency matter? Are you able to go through with glasses? I don't currently have a driver's license but will I still be able to got though?
@ColtonErvin4 жыл бұрын
Currently the only swim test for TACP is to jump in and ditch your gear. To my understanding, you’ll swim a bit in prep but TACP doesn’t currently do a ton of swimming
@sneakybill45834 жыл бұрын
@@ColtonErvin that k you man
@Michael-v8z1q Жыл бұрын
Now you have to do a lot more than the past. They added SWCC in the last few years. Still no combat dive like CCT though.
@r0adrash774 жыл бұрын
Air Force has best looking dudes, less mouth breathers
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
The Air Force has Nathan Kinson, and he’s the prettiest man that I know. @NathanKinson
@catlee80642 жыл бұрын
1996, 6 week course, 4 or 5 in a class room, 1 or 2 on the range (brain is abit fuzzy on the time line) Basic PT 3 times a week....no sere, no CQB, nothing outside the norm. UK army, 18 yrs served. I can never understand the US forces putting you guys through what is essentially SF training. If we get into CQB, somethign has seriously gone wrong. We are force multipliers, not hostage rescue.
@christopherlee51644 жыл бұрын
Does prior service go through the special warfare prep course?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
No they do not. They just go straight to TACP Prep.
@elijahdavidhernandez4410 Жыл бұрын
On weekends can you leave base? Only ask cus my and I live in SA, and am wondering if we are able to see them on weekends once we are in San Antonio after basic
@SergioGarcia-xr9sn2 жыл бұрын
Hey man love your videos ! I’m thinking of going tacp myself hopefully u see my comment !! But I was born with asthma and now it doesn’t affect me I can run and exercise etc but what would u say ? The school seems a lot harder than I thought! Thank you…
@FunkyBunkley2 жыл бұрын
I was diagnosed with sports asthma as a kid. It never bothers me. Just don’t say anything about it when you go to the recruiter.
@SergioGarcia-xr9sn2 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley hell yeah man thank you !! It never bothered you at all while going threw all the school and exercise?? And still need to loose some weight and get in shape but imma check out the seal fit website you shared ! Thanks ones again ! Thank you for your service 💯
@SergioGarcia-xr9sn2 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley sorry for all the questions but also how smart do you have to be for tacp I seen how you guys read maps and all that I wasn’t the best student
@FunkyBunkley2 жыл бұрын
@@SergioGarcia-xr9sn you’ll need to be able to retain information taught, but they teach you everything in the training. Also, you also want to go to the training in the best shape of your life. Best of luck 🤙🏻
@tombalfe29182 жыл бұрын
Mark, great videos. Im wondering when you take the PAST test? is it after special warfare prep? or after BMT? any insight would be awesome
@willward66672 жыл бұрын
You take the past before you ship for bmt, if you pass the past test then you get a special warfare open enlistment contract
@biglikedanose95244 жыл бұрын
Also do like what type of workouts and run workouts we should do. I am doing what I see online but I can’t seem to improve
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
I really like the Sealfit program. And getting better at exercise comes with time, you just need to be consistent.
@WoWDontu4 жыл бұрын
What's special recon? Is that what replaced the weatherman?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
It’s is Special Reconnaissance, and they were previously Special Operations Weather Team.
@jslay73643 жыл бұрын
Let’s say I wanted to become a tacp there is some type of swimming involved or no because I do not know how to swim ?
@ZanderVasquezMMA4 жыл бұрын
Great video!!
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
🤙🏼
@Dantheman7652 жыл бұрын
Looking to go TACP. Any advice if you have wife and kids? How soon can you see them in the pipeline?
@texanmartialarts3 жыл бұрын
These airmen are set up for success.
@FunkyBunkley3 жыл бұрын
Way better than the candidates going through in the past!
@songhaidragon13953 жыл бұрын
I’ve tailored my works outs specifically to the air force PT test, PAST, what are some good ways to progress in pull-ups am I excluded for not being fluent in pull-ups? I will keep working @ it but what are my chances if I’m not good at pull-ups?
@ijdiaz14 жыл бұрын
Is that a freefall badge?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Yes it is 🤙🏼
@elitenrg82814 жыл бұрын
Being active duty already, I am at a disadvantage not getting to go thru SPECWAR Prep/TACP prep.🥺 Looking forward to “next weeks” episode. (Low key disappointed this one took a little longer to be released 😒)
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
I appreciate you, and I’m hoping to get videos out every week from now on in a timely manner. Best of luck 🤙🏼
@elitenrg82814 жыл бұрын
FunkyBunkley I’m just giving you $h;t. I know how the military works us. 😵 I’m just happy to get the content!
@rafaelsalgado9593 жыл бұрын
What about officers? Do they go through the same training and are integrated with the enlisted?
@FunkyBunkley3 жыл бұрын
Yes they do 👍🏻
@rafaelsalgado9593 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley thanks. Hopefully I’ll be heading out to TOPT soon.
@tristonmanuel6813 Жыл бұрын
Can an army ssg go tacp? Nd how many slots per year does tacp have for prior service ?
@valdivia12345673 жыл бұрын
Have any standards "changed" as females are allowed to try out for the career field now?
@jakobhaderlie84734 жыл бұрын
Do prior service (Army) get to go to SW prep now? I know it started off with that not being the case but that they were considering changing that.
@ijdiaz14 жыл бұрын
2 week prep
@landonanderson79084 жыл бұрын
Any way I can get in contact with you?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Yeah brotha, hit me up on my Instagram: funkybunkley ...i've been a little busy lately, but I will message you on there.
@HeuristicAL-90004 жыл бұрын
Also quick question, are your HALO and if you are how long did it take you to get the school and how did you?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
I was an instructor in the 350th SWTS, and when I was there I was just lucky enough to get a slot and go. Right place, right time really. From what I’ve heard they’ve haunted freefall slots for conventional TACPs.
@knivesgaming90824 жыл бұрын
Can prior service go to special warfare prep? I had a date but got injured and i am prepping righy now with my air guard unit to get a new date .
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
As prior service, you will be going straight into TACP Prep. You won’t have the option to go to Special Warfare prep, as it’s just for guys/gals coming from basic training.
@thomaslee30134 жыл бұрын
Did you consider going cct? especially since yall have to be swimmy bois soon
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Thomas Lee when I joined, I didn’t really know what I was doing. Both TACP and CCT are great jobs, but I don’t regret how things turned out. And the swimming was initially the reason that my recruiter pushed me for TACP.
@JoeR.32213 жыл бұрын
Are there any vision requirements that disqualify you from being allowed into tacp training?
@FunkyBunkley3 жыл бұрын
I’m not too sure. The only thing that I know is that they will give you a waiver for depth reception, but it’s just a longer process. From what I understand you can’t be color blind or have terrible eyesight but I don’t know the exact requirements medically.
@turborambo61524 жыл бұрын
So if your active duty and about to cross train is it the same process?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
No, if you are cross training you will go straight into TACP Prep.
@laangelsfan2 жыл бұрын
6:46 Was the Academics test hard?? Lol
@sneekisquirrel4 жыл бұрын
What is the likelihood of going through ots then onto tacp training?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Very possible, but TACP Officers need to meet the physical requirements and go through a week long selection to become an ALO.
@IceCold-zy1oz2 жыл бұрын
What’s the 3 mile run time required to pass?
@IceCold-zy1oz2 жыл бұрын
As well as to what extent will they train you on swimming in tacp prep?
@WarriorMasterTrainer2 жыл бұрын
I plan on becoming a TACP Officer after I graduate college next year - will OTS be similar to enlisted special forces where I get personalized PT?
@FunkyBunkley2 жыл бұрын
Air Force OTS is a course that will be required to become an officer. If you’d make it through that and go the TACP Officer (ALO) route, you will need to access for that as well. If you get picked at the ALO selection, then you would attend the same TACP pipeline as all of the enlisted.
@kazama8504 жыл бұрын
Is your jacket tailored?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
No it’s not, it’s just the good uniforms 👍🏻
@nicholasgonzalez20484 жыл бұрын
Do prior service air guard get to go to special warfare prep?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Special Warfare Prep just recently tested putting prior service candidates through their course recently, and I am uncertain if they are going to keep doing that or not.
@nicholasgonzalez20484 жыл бұрын
FunkyBunkley What programs would recommend for physically preparing for the schoolhouse?
@damianjauriqui79864 жыл бұрын
How is family life being TACP?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
There’s a lot of guys who make family life work. 🤙🏼
@navidjohn9034 жыл бұрын
Tacp training has swimming?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Special Warfare Prep does, but it’s not evaluated (not a pass or fail event). Also, at the TACP Schoolhouse you have to jump in a pool with all of your gear, ditch it, and swim to the side of the pool. 😆
@soraidafitness1164 жыл бұрын
hi
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Please be 18 🤠
@danmelland13204 жыл бұрын
savage
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
Dan Melland haha this is my friend. I know her and she is well over 18 😆
@danmelland13204 жыл бұрын
😂😂😂
@texanmartialarts3 жыл бұрын
Makes it sound fun if you don’t mind getting smoked. Having your own coaches to start.
@gotmikl30753 жыл бұрын
It's so funny that he put on like 25 pounds of muscle since the last video ...
@geroldhastheeagle46394 жыл бұрын
Funky, where is episode 4?
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
I've been a little busy these last couple of weeks, but episode 4 is finally up on the Tubes. Thanks for watching, and I hope the info helps.
@geroldhastheeagle46394 жыл бұрын
@@FunkyBunkley I'm just super excited for the videos. Thanks for always posting videos for the people. Stay safe.
@johnprice31074 жыл бұрын
TACP here I come because I can't swim for sh#t
@FunkyBunkley4 жыл бұрын
John Price you just gotta put the time in the water if you want the other career fields. 👍🏻