TACP Pipeline: Episode 4-Current TACP Pipeline Part 2

[@The_Fumbles]

This has been one of the most informative series I’ve watched

[@jessicajones2869]

I’m thankful for these videos, my son is currently in basic training and is going into TACP. It’s awesome to see a little of what he’s going to experience! Thank you!

[@FunkyBunkley]

Absolutely no worries Jessica. I’m glad this is useful information for you, and best of luck to your son.

[@reilleyluoma9675]

​@@FunkyBunkley how often do you set up OE-254 or RF-291 or AS-2259

[@Out-tha-mud-]

Just about to say this my son is about to ship out and become a TACP and it's cool watching a little of what he'll do, it was actually this man's videos that made him want to be TACP Thank You..

[@fabiansolis2822]

Coming from an Army Infantry pov. This is right up my alley. I’m looking forward to the transition!

[@FunkyBunkley]

You’ll have an upper hand if you go through the training, but just don’t fall into the trap of underestimating how much of a smoker the course will be. Best of luck!

[@fabiansolis2822]

@@FunkyBunkley we’ll see what this Air Force training is like. From 2/1 AD, Fort Bliss, TX. Strike hard ⚡️

[@travlerhansen2969]

Did you get out and then go as an prior service or are you going direct? I’m in the exact same boat myself.

[@michaeldove3377]

Good content man ! I’m current Army NG and I’m really thinking about going ANG TACP so this information is extremely useful .

[@FunkyBunkley]

I'm glad I can help brotha, and whatever you do decide I wish you the best.

[@denniscrider3776]

I wish KZbin was a thing back in 2003 when I was in DEP. Maybe I would have been able to better prepare 🤔

[@DespressoPlays]

I'm almost positive you can't be TACP as a part-timer.

[@TexAgsArmyVet]

I went through Airborne School back in January 2004. We ran everywhere. Seriously, 20 miles a day, maybe more. My knees and ankles were toast after 3 weeks.

[@FunkyBunkley]

You’re gonna run so much, that it’s the ground that hurts! 🇺🇸

[@a4pHILLY]

Great info. I appreciate that extra g-wiz about the FTU. That’s awesome. I’m looking forward to the pipeline even more now. Great videos my dude. Answers a lot of more detailed questions that are hard to find else where. Keep it up, you’re doing great 🤙🏾

[@denniscrider3776]

Not sure I would be "looking forward to" the smoke sessions, long days, and short nights you'll be enduring for the foreseeable future. 😂 Good luck though. -An AF vet

[@a4pHILLY]

Dennis Crider Oddly enough I am. It’s part of the process. If I’m going to enjoy the result, I’ve learned I better find some love in the grind. I appreciate the sentiment bud. Much appreciation for you serving before us.. 10yr ANG. Full time city Firefighter.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Absolutely, and best of luck to ya 🤙🏼

[@sammaugeri1479]

From a puddle pirate, I genuinely enjoy your videos, almost makes me wish I knew about this job before I joined. Looking forward to more videos, this is incredibly interesting stuff. I was pleasantly surprised to find out that navy seal David Goggins was part of TACP before switching to the navy.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Thanks brotha, much respect. David Goggins was once a TACP, and he’s doing great things now 🤙🏼

[@texanmartialarts]

Sounds like it will give everyone a chance to stay motivated. Already Airborne and JTAC before those stupid booklets you have to study. I was told I couldn’t do any school right away I had to do this and that and by that time I lost motivation, got lazy and overweight.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Haha it’ll get ya! Definitely gets a lot of guys becoming stagnant. Just gotta keep getting after it 🤙🏻

[@davemccombie936]

Some great videos & info you are putting out! My grandson is currently in week 8 of SWPREP & will be heading TACP prep in a few days. Nice to be able to get a bit of info on what he will be doing next in his AF career! Thanks for all you do !!

[@FunkyBunkley]

Awesome stuff! Best of luck to your grandson 🤞🏻 and I’m glad the info helps.

[@davemccombie936]

nks!

[@davemccombie936]

Was supposed to read: Grandson is in week 4 & progressing ok. Says it is a bit challenging!! Thanks for all you do!

[@Tkcrypto1]

I love the vintage Airborne video. Lol They probably still use it.

[@joeymaschke2501]

Great video! The info you give is fantastic!

[@FunkyBunkley]

Much respect, and I’m glad to hear it’s useful 🤙🏼

[@feelsweirdman_1823]

Thanks for going super In depth, feeling pretty excited that I’m going to do that new FTU thing, appreciate the info, . 🤙🏼

[@FunkyBunkley]

Absolutely, best of luck! 🤙🏼

[@biglikedanose9524]

I can not wait for this next video!!

[@FunkyBunkley]

Much respect 🤙🏼

[@bootrat54]

Awesome video man! I’m in the army infantry currently and switching to the Air Force after my contract is up next year! Looking to go the TACP route!

[@FunkyBunkley]

Hell yeah! Best of luck to ya, and train hard 🤙🏻

[@Manneartheforest]

Good series, you young guys are doing a great job - Class Falcon 1

[@micaiahwhite5148]

Really helpful information brotha! Most of the stuff on the internet is old information. Keep the the videos coming. Lastly, is the TACP schoolhouse still in Hurlburt Field? I've heard some different answers.

[@moseskimotho6618]

I heard it got moved to Medina

[@JohnnyWalker-rl9pm]

Its in San Antonio

[@FunkyBunkley]

Absolutely! And yes, the training is in San Antonio.

[@jwill1533]

Thanks for the vid. Working out now hoping to join the 165th in Savannah

[@FunkyBunkley]

Absolutely, best of luck! 🤙🏼

[@RahulDevanarayanan]

105# ruck over 12 miles in 4 hours. Wow!

[@mieci001]

Can You do episode about gear that you are using? For example: vest setup for tacp, what kind of pen are you recommending, etc. How you are preparing your gear for ex. maps before controls?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I'll have to get around to that eventually brotha, and I agree with you. It'd be a lot of good info.

[@nat1883-n9i]

Hello. I was wondering if the radio and other equipment training throughout TACP is technical enough that it could be used as a career post-military. In other words, do the radio and other related skills good enough to get a job in that related field (engineering) or maybe even get a college degree in radio or communications engineering after military. Thanks!

[@maverick-z3m]

Just now watching these videos and I have a few questions. I was wanting to switch from Army to AF on the Officer side but didn’t want to lose the infantry (the wife doesn’t like the long field days). My question is how long can a TACP Officer stay operational and what’s the advancement opportunities on the Officer side in TACP. I have heard they are cut off from mainline AF Command because they are usually attached to Army units. Last question what are the liberties you are afforded during TACP School House and the new FTU? Such as can spouses live with you like they can at the Q Course, do you get weekends off, etc? Thanks for you informative videos.

[@Clutch275]

kinda glad i did Hurby in the 90s....

[@FunkyBunkley]

There’s no better location than Hurlburt Field! 👍🏻

[@jeremiahgarcia5801]

Currently an 11B looking to transition to this! I can’t wait, this shit looks exciting

[@Shudikan90]

Guard or active duty?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Hell yeah, much respect! ✊🏼

[@jeremiahgarcia5801]

Shudikan90 active

[@inventiongarage7523]

Great videos, Mark. What are the most recent attrition rate numbers for TACP preferably by age group? For example "x% for those that entered at 18-20 yrs old", "y% for those 21-24", and "z% for those 25 and older". If you don't have hard data, your guess is sufficient. Thanks!

[@FunkyBunkley]

That’s something that I’d have to get back to you on. When I was instructing there, the 18-20 year olds were hit or miss. They lack the maturity than older guys. The 21-25 year olds do good because they’re still young enough to be able to recover quicker and they’ve got a little more maturity. From 25-32ish you’ve got adults, but it’s hit or miss if their bodies hold up, and anything over the guys really have to focus on staying healthy and being fit being their biggest issues.

[@inventiongarage7523]

@@FunkyBunkley Thank you, Mark. I appreciate your thoughtful answer and you taking time to respond on Thanksgiving!

[@FpsGamer43]

SERE School Explanation *plays rudyard kipling* "Yeah its basically just one big camping trip" That's mean.

[@denniscrider3776]

But you have to kill and eat a rabbit! As stated by some former-AF soyboy that somehow got a contract to be a SERE specialist some time ago.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Didn’t mean any shade or disrespect. There’s not a lot of detailed information about the Air Force SERE School because it’s more beneficial to the students going through to not know anything going into it. It’s a great course taught by great people 👍🏻

[@FpsGamer43]

Dennis Crider Why is killing a rabbit supposed to be the most horrifying thing that could happen during SERE school? Like do they expect that no one going through that course has ever hunted?

[@firestarya]

@@FpsGamer43 They usually ask "Who here has never been hunting?" and they make that person kill the rabbit. The whole group takes turns dressing and skinning it. That's how my element did it at least.

[@russellmeadows5060]

There is a lot worse parts than the “camping” portion of SERE

[@givemeyourshoes9721]

Just discovered your videos and they have been really helpful. Was planning on going RASP for a shot at ranger regiment, but I was always interested in the TACP mission set. My one question would be how hard is the mental portion of the pipeline, for example dealing with radio frequencies? I'm getting my body physically there but would kick myself for getting dropped on the mental portion.

[@FunkyBunkley]

The physical stuff is the hard part. The school work will not be easy, but if you study every night and practice you’ll be good to go. Best of luck to you. Either way, both are great career paths.

[@givemeyourshoes9721]

@@FunkyBunkley I appreciate the help you give out. Thanks for the reply.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Goofy goober much respect and best of luck brotha 🤙🏼

[@carlosaraujo59]

Hey, love the channel, I had a few questions, I’m 31 now I probably won’t be able to do join till I’m around 34. I wanted to know how long is the total pipeline. Also I know they have a reserves unit how does the pipeline work. I have a pretty good job but my company is very good with military leave. Also do you go away and do the entire 3 blocks all at once ? Even if you are reserves ?

[@blakecretsinger5259]

Prior service looking into the TACP field, appreciate your videos. At what point in the pipeline are Airmen moving into barracks/getting BAH? And what liberty are you allowed during the pipeline?

[@s7eeZy]

hey, whatre the grad standards for the past test? thank you

[@carlpetersen9012]

Is the pipeline the same for TACPO’s? Also, what’s the living situation through the pipeline for guys who are married?

[@Obiwan3128]

Can TACP’s go to dive and free fall?

[@mathewsoska4058]

So as a former 11B in the Army for 7 years me and my wife are considering joining the AF. She'll be doing whatevers necessary on her AFQT and as for me I just sent my recruiter a crapload of information for me to be a PJ. Since we're married do we have to go the same duty station?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Joint spouse will allow you and your wife to be stationed together. There are several different PJ duty locations, so you and your wife will be able to be stationed together. They have to accommodate ya’lls marriage.

[@IceCold-zy1oz]

What does eat block pt test look like? Or rather what are the events and requirements to pass?

[@Xx-le9mx]

Cant Thank you enough for these videos. For the Guard guys who got through their units selection and have access to academics and radio training, anything in specific you would recommend to study prior to shipping off to pipeline?

[@denniscrider3776]

I would say any technical experience would help, but I'd wager the most important things are mental and physical conditioning.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Guys go into TACP fresh out of high school with absolutely zero clue about TACP academics. It’s a big advantage to have a guard unit help you out. Get with the guys in your guard unit, they’ll spin ya up 🤙🏼

[@brotherwah5630]

What gear are you issued when you show up to BMT and is their a certain prep you have to pass (IE SPECWAR prep or TACP) to get that gear?

[@FunkyBunkley]

They will give you every piece of gear that you need, and you shouldn’t have to buy your own stuff. That goes throughout the whole training process.

[@GoldenGod69]

What are the chances one gets stationed in S. korea or Germany as a Tacp/Jtac? Also, when you reenlist in the AF do you get to pick where you go? (In the Army we basically get 100% say when it comes to reenlisting)

[@adamantlyadam5201]

SERE!!! Haha, cracked me up.

[@dtmar99]

Hey I’m trying to cross train into tacp any tips or anything to help me get ready for everything? And this may be dumb but would I still go through special warfare prep?

[@Callsign_Panda]

I appreciate the information about enlisted TACP, but I'm currently being assessed for TACP officer. Is there any way you could show the difference in pipeline for officers? Thank in advance.

[@richardstreet2474]

It’s pretty much the same thing. Special Warfare treats officers and enlisted very similar and they go through training together.

[@Callsign_Panda]

@@richardstreet2474 I'm not sure where you get your information from but I know for sure officers and enlisted don't go through phase 1 or phase 2 together.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Quang, yes the training is similar. Officers go through the same thing, only they have to get selected beforehand in the one week ALO assessment. If you make it through that, you'll then start the next course which is TACP Prep. Officers do not attend Special Warfare Prep.

[@Callsign_Panda]

@@FunkyBunkley thank you! I appreciate your help.

[@FunkyBunkley]

quang tran no worries, and I’m glad these videos can help. Way better than anything that I had before going through training. Best of luck!

[@ryanolson6794]

Does the Air Force take prior service? I’m on my second contract in the Army, and am looking at switching branches when my contract is up to go TACP or CCT.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yea they do, but it’s extremely hard to get a prior service slot. I’m not exactly sure how that process works. I do know the TACP guard units are always hiring though.

[@ryanolson6794]

@@FunkyBunkley I was originally just gonna peace out, get that 214 and dip, but a part of me would feel very empty knowing I never tried to do something bigger. I’ll look into the guard.

[@reilleyluoma9675]

​@UCbZK1oabQV-taGtR1uHDT4A how often do you set up OE-254 or RF-291 or AS-2259

[@FunkyBunkley]

Haha what are those? ...jk, it’s been a hot minute since I’ve done any of that stuff.

[@reilleyluoma9675]

@@FunkyBunkley oh thats good hah there pretty stupid

[@troyduncan1207]

Love your videos. I’m in the process of enlisting right now. I want to go in to the tacp pipeline. I just have one question. For the people who wear glasses, once after basic training are they able to start wearing contacts or do that have to stick with the glasses provided until you fully complete the pipeline ?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I appreciate you brotha! And I'm not entirely sure. I know that you used to have to wear the ones given at basic training, but once you get to TACP Prep you can just wear whatever you want. I know there are some parts where they may not let you wear contacts for safety, but I'm not certain when that is. Sorry for the vague answer, I'm just not familiar.

[@jordanmayfield57]

Mark, thank you for the informative videos! Is the training pipeline the same for the Air National Guard?

[@FunkyBunkley]

No worries, and yes it is 👍🏻

[@quin7in913]

On the Air force Website under requirements it doesn't show must qualify for parachute duty? Ive had prior knee surgery and not sure if the airborne has been moved to mandatory as that might affect my ability to qualify

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yeah, I’m not too sure about it. You can expect to be sent to airborne in TACP, and I’m not familiar with the medical requirements for entry.

[@FreedomCrawler]

What’s the present day schoolhouse 1.5 mile run requirements from beginning to graduation? I know ours was a 2 mile under 15:XX at the beginning and then low 15’s to graduate. Curious what they are now

[@FunkyBunkley]

I believe that the initial run and graduation times are the same, 10:47 1.5 miler. Really easy, very few fail that. You should be at least breaking 9:00 to be competitive in the pipeline.

[@kb15529s]

Do all enlisted TACPs get JTAC certified? Do TACP enlisted or officers get the opportunity to go to Ranger School?

[@FunkyBunkley]

All TACPs will get the JTAC certification, and all TACPs have the opportunity to go to Ranger School. With that being said, very few TACPs go to Ranger School.

[@EnclaveDesigns]

How does a TACP get the ability to go through ranger school?

[@LtRyanPYT]

It's considered PME. Any job can go to Ranger School of your command likes you enough.

[@nicp7454]

Will the FTU phase have more shoot, move, and communicate type training? Kind of like the special tactics training the other fields get with cqb and breaching?

[@denniscrider3776]

I believe if you're a TACP being sent to an SOF unit you get the basic special warfare operator course. There's alot of conflicting information due to changes being made.

[@FunkyBunkley]

The FTU will teach all 5 level training requirements for the TACP career field, and prepare these members for the strike phase in Las Vegas that will make them come out of it as fully qualified JTACs.

[@LJ-xp2yy]

So there isn’t much swimming going through TACP training? I’m currently in the navy rn and I’m interested in this program so I’m trying to transfer to the Airforce to Try out

[@FunkyBunkley]

It’s a little. I’d make sure that you can swim beforehand, but it’s nothing crazy hard.

[@abhyambetancourt5623]

I want to start rucking practice in the weekends but I have no idea what type of boots to get or what brand! Also do you recommend-start learning land navigation or wait till you get to training?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I like the Oakley Light Assault boots for rucking on level terrain. If you be doing any sorts of hikes in the woods off even trails I recommend Rocky S2Vs. Also, i would maybe watch some KZbin videos on it to get a base knowledge, but they’ll teach you everything you need to know at the school.

[@matthewpecora984]

Hi there funky, I am currently in the process of cross training and I need to take my initial PAST for my re training application. With that being said, what are typical numbers you see from people for the cals to be considered competitive. I am currently in the high 70s for push ups and sit-ups and usually do about 15-19 dead hang pull ups when I test myself. I know the numbers on the PAST sheet are just the minimums, I know the more the better but I am just curious if I am exceeding the standard or just meeting it and need to be doing more. I would just like to know where I’m sitting. Thanks and I hope you hit me back! Keep the content coming!

[@denniscrider3776]

The highest score possible. Remember the "passing score" is the minimum. Exceeding that is what will set you apart from other applicants; SOF jobs are competitive.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Those numbers are good, but you wouldn’t be the best in your class. Keep training, keep striving to get better 🤙🏼 aim for under a 9:00 1.5 miler as well.

[@matthewpecora984]

Roger that

[@gabriellebron9968]

My current job is cyber transport systems. Is it possible to cross train into tacp?

[@thylasky6716]

Brother I know you a OG TACP but is it a possibility to do a series over CCT just like this you actually get to the point and tell exactly what is going to happen and not beat around the bush like other vids and podcasts.

[@smoothdebonair9425]

After Jump School will TACP Officer's also go through the new FTU?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yes they will 👍🏻

[@carlosaraujo59]

What’s the difference in training from active duty and reserves, I always wanted to do this but I have a great job and I don’t want to lose my position. Once your a tacp what’s the biggest difference in reserves and active ?

[@33masong]

I'm currently a 19D Cavalry Scout in the Army, thinking about switching over to the Air Force after my current contract to be a TACP. Sounds like a lot of the stuff that I have been trained in over the past few years is stuff that is also covered in the TACP schoolhouse. Do you think that prior service and experience will help a lot while going through the program?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Absolutely! The bulk of the guys going through the training are brand new airmen. It's fairly easy stuff, and you will get plenty of hands on before evaluations...but it's always nice to be familiar with it beforehand. When all of the airmen are lost and confused, you'll be called upon to help lead the way.

[@33masong]

@@FunkyBunkley Thanks for the input!

[@TheSharpRogue]

Hi, I'm very interested in possibly going to pursue this particular career field, as I graduate high school next year. But with that said, I'm not the best at math. Do the academics in the pipeline overall, generally require You to be really good in that?

[@kiiwu1814]

What is the attrition rate for TACP? And how would a senior in High School mentally prepare for the pipeline?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I can’t give you exact numbers, but I can say that it’s a lot higher pass rate now because over the last few years the Air Force has dumped a lot of money to preparing guys better for the pipelines, and vetting the right people to tryout.

[@FunkyBunkley]

To mentally prepare, ask yourself why you want to do this and make it your “why”. Use this as motivation to train, and use it when things get hard in the school to keep going. Best of luck 🤙🏼

[@jordanoutlaw5703]

Does any of this process change if I plan to join as an officer? I graduate college soon .

[@FunkyBunkley]

The officers go through the same training as the enlisted, but also they do go through additional courses once the graduate the pipeline.

[@CCGDude]

Is this possible at 140 pounds?

[@thesoundsoflife9242]

If you fail any of the courses, you can retry/ (recycle)? or just get dropped and have to go into the "needs of the branch"?

[@FunkyBunkley]

You usually get to recycle once, and after that it’s instructor discretion. If you ultimately get washed out of the training you get put into the needs of the Air Force.

[@jamessahagian8274]

I’ve heard different answers about if those reclassing from another career field have to actually go through the prep course. Is that true or not?

[@FunkyBunkley]

The answer was always that cross-trainees started at TACP Prep; however, recently they have started testing putting them through Special Warfare Prep first. It is unclear if the leadership at Lackland will continue to do that or not. Best bet, be ready for anything.

[@tommysmith3915]

Academically speaking, how difficult is it to retain the educational portion of TACP while undergoing the physical exhaust the pipeline entails?

[@FunkyBunkley]

It's not that bad, just make it a priority to get back at the end of the day and study every night. The academics aren't complex, but they will require you to put some effort to learn the material if you've never seen it.

[@poisonarc]

So the FTU is en-route to your duty station?

[@us.reaper9781]

Do you get time for family to visit at all through the training and what will be different for cross trainees entering the pipeline?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yes, you will have the weekends off and families will be able to visit you. You’ll need to ask the instructors for a special pass to stay at a hotel off base when they come. Also, cross trainees jump straight into TACP Prep...but they are also trying out making them go through Special Warfare Prep.

[@haydensulc6699]

Sorry I'm a bit late to the comments, but how much different is the 'road map' if you were to go in to the air force as an officer.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Great question. You'll just need to go through a one week selection prior to the TACP Prep

[@BenIngold]

Hello Mark I’m an AD enlisted Airman submitting for the Jun 11 2021 TOPT board. When would you do your PAST test for a package? I can pass all components with some wiggle room now and will keep getting stronger as I get closer to the due date for the board. Are there numbers to hit and you’re ready to submit if you can hit them? I do not want to wait until the last minute even if I might squeeze out some more reps. I also want a solid PAST test before I ask my squadron and group CC for their endorsement which will take time even if I write them myself and ask them to sign. Any wisdom? Thank you for your time. Ben

[@S2KDA]

Good numbers for Phase 1 package are: 70+ PU 70+ SU 9 min 1.5 20+ Pull **the PAST is go/no go, your performance throughout the week is far more important. Focus more on 1-2 hour high intense PT.

[@BenIngold]

@@S2KDA Thank you for the info.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yes, those numbers are accurate from the comment above. Also, I’m not familiar with the cross training process, so I couldn’t help you there. I’d ask your base career advisor for cross training questions, if they’re good at their job they’ll be able to help you out. 🤙🏼

[@blakelishka2952]

Do ANG TACP’s still go to the FTU or will they go back to their units for CMR training?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I can’t give 100% answer on that, but I would guess they go through the FTU.

[@leofobbs8949]

Is your uniformed tailored or does it naturally just fit that well?

[@ijdiaz1]

The Crye top fits better

[@Nershedify]

His shoulders are just that huge.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Rule number 1: always look cool 😆

[@isiahmckinnon9613]

Can you done one sof tacp/jtac

[@FunkyBunkley]

I was never a SOF TACP, so I'll probably never get around to making one of those. But I'm familiar with how to get selected, and it's fairly simple. As soon as you've made it through all of your training, you can then go assess to tryout for special tactics. Special Tactics TACPs support Army Special Forces, the Ranger Regiment, or SEAL teams depending on what Special Tactics squadron that you'd get selected for. On the other hand you have the bulk of the TACP career field that supports conventional Army units.

[@kevinwolcott8757]

Would you be able to answer some questions I had like via email or something? Some of it is more personal questions I have that I was wondering while others are just TACP questions in general.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Absolutely. It’s best to contact me on Instagram because I never use my civilian email if I don’t have to.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Instagram is: funkybunkley

[@joshuaarnold6988]

If I’m in the Army National Guard, can I transfer to the air national guard to do TACP?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I am not sure of the processes for that, but anything is possible. I'd get in contact with a TACP National Guard recruiter.

[@blake8662]

So is airborne now guaranteed for all TACP going through pipeline? Last I heard it was unit dependent

[@FunkyBunkley]

Ohh yes it is. Airborne!

[@FunkyBunkley]

Disciple Tha Nation you’ll get every weekend off, plus any of the major holiday 3-4 day weekends. Also, you can take leave if you are waiting to attend the next course...or if you get recycled for some reason and are awaiting training. It’s not always a guarantee, but the opportunity is there.

[@davidsaravia2311]

Your video’s are always dope💪 I wear glasses would this hinder me for any special warfare job? I’ve also been thinking about laser eye surgery would you advise I do this before or after the military also how tall are you?

[@denniscrider3776]

I don't remember specifics, but your eyesight has to be correctable to 20/20. I assume that means whether by glasses or surgery.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yeah man, I’m not familiar with the medical requirements. I’d ask the recruiter because they’ll know 🤙🏼

[@FunkyBunkley]

And thanks brotha, much respect!

[@jakegeorge2478]

Do Air Liaison Officers follow this same pipeline once they get through OTS? If not what changes do they experience?

[@S2KDA]

Yes. Same course.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yes, it’s the same. 👍🏻

[@FunkyBunkley]

Only the ALOs have to go through a 1 week selection prior to starting TACP Prep competing for an officer slot.

[@upsjayy4841]

I was wondering if I could ask you some questions about tacp and pj

[@FreedomCrawler]

jacob kelly ask away

[@FunkyBunkley]

What you got?

[@upsjayy4841]

FunkyBunkley happens if you don’t make it through the pipeline

[@upsjayy4841]

Freedom Crawler what happened if you don’t make it through the pipeline

[@robffmedic3460]

What would be a good study aid to help with map reading and land navigation?

[@FunkyBunkley]

There are plenty of good KZbin videos out there. MGRS map reading, land navigation, etc.

[@robffmedic3460]

FunkyBunkley appreciate it. 👍

[@inventiongarage7523]

Essential Wilderness Navigation by Craig Caudill. He regularly trains high-end military teams, and is a great guy. Link: naturereliance.org/products/essential-wilderness-navigation

[@ocoutdoors2355]

At this point, what’s the most common first duty station for TACP? Also, i heard that it’s mandatory for career long TACPs to do 1 yr in Korea. Is that true?

[@FunkyBunkley]

There is no most common first duty station. It’s really all just chance. And it is not mandatory to go to Korea if you are a career TACP. There are tons of guys that have never been.

[@ocoutdoors2355]

@@FunkyBunkley would you discourage someone from TACP if they don’t want to be stationed in Germany, Italy, S Korea or Japan? I love travel, but after 10days out of the country I always want to be back in the USA. If you fill out your “dream sheet” with all US bases, how certain can you be that you won’t end up stationed abroad. I’d enjoy the deployments out of country (even to 3rd world/dangerous places) but living semi-permanently outside the US wouldn’t be my preference and I don’t think I’d be happy. Thanks for the help. Your videos, JT from black rifle coffee and Garrand Thumb have turned me on to TACP.

[@itzz_not_jose1982]

So can you become a TACP straight out of BMT or do you have to serve for some time and then cross train? I’m interesting in joining the Airforce and becoming a TACP is the job I’m striving for. Thanks in advance for the response.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yes, you can get TACP as a contract and go into the Air Force to tryout for it straight out of basic training 🤙🏼

[@eliwuensch70]

Whats the process of becoming a SOF TACP?

[@JohnnyWalker-rl9pm]

Become a TACP, get your JTAC certification and talk to your supervisor at your unit about sending you to selection

[@FunkyBunkley]

As soon as you've made it through all of your training, you can then go assess to tryout for special tactics. Special Tactics TACPs support Army Special Forces, the Ranger Regiment, or SEAL teams depending on what Special Tactics squadron that you'd get selected for.

[@allanrafael214]

So, to make it clear, if I am in the guard, how long will I be gone? (Sorry if this question was asked before)! Thanks!

[@FunkyBunkley]

The total pipeline now is about a year and 3 months.

[@allanrafael214]

FunkyBunkley got it. Thank you sir and thanks for all the info!

[@elijahbradford8254]

If I heard him correctly, he said the tactics portion of the TACP schoolhouse is taught from the ranger handbook? Meaning tactics use you have a similar skill ability to Rangers?

[@FunkyBunkley]

The patrolling that is learned in the schoolhouse is taught from the Ranger handbook. It’s an intro to it, and it’s shown to get familiarization. The TACPs aren’t as skilled in the craft of patrolling like Rangers, as it’s not our primary job.

[@carlduncan1242]

@@FunkyBunkley Okay thanks for clearing that up. I'm headed to basic soon with a special warfare contract so I'm trying to learn all I can about the different career fields.

[@rileymanor1194]

Do you know if ANG Tacp’s will go to the FTU? Thanks for the Videos.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Riley Manor I don’t know that answer for certain. I’ll have to ask the guys down at Lackland.

[@rileymanor1194]

@@FunkyBunkley Gotcha, Thanks for the Response.

[@nicholasgonzalez2048]

What workout program would you recommend for prior service looking to prep for the schoolhouse?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Sealfit or 18A Fitness are two programs that I have done and they were great. 👍🏻

[@LilMissBoo14]

Were there any women at any part of the pipeline when you were in? If so, how far did they make it?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Women were not around when I went through, but about 10 have tried out since. Three female officers have made it through the training. None of the enlisted females have made it so far.

[@LilMissBoo14]

@@FunkyBunkley Gotcha. Thanks for the reply and thank you for your service!

[@gabecota4004]

Have you met Jared Taylor

[@FunkyBunkley]

Jarred was one of my TACP Schoolhouse instructors and my supervisor at Fort Bliss.

[@vinceweber5101]

With the FTU the whole training process is roughly 1 year long?

[@FunkyBunkley]

It should be about a year and 3 months it’s looking like...but with waiting for classes it’s probably more like a year and a half. That’s also assuming no recycles.

[@DavidCapperino]

For the pull ups, can you dead hang for a few seconds in between each rep? Or did you say it had to be consistent? Thanks!

[@FunkyBunkley]

All you need to do is go to a dead hang while completely locked out, and chin above the bar with no kipping. Also, it's only 8 and most guys are knocking out 15 easily.

[@spencervalde8737]

How much did you deploy and where did you go?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I've deployed twice. My first time was in southern Afghanistan, and my second time was to Djibouti, Africa.

[@TexasRob28]

When did you get your freefall wings?

[@FunkyBunkley]

December 2018 🤙🏼

[@joshuatamirpersonal8137]

Do you have any info for the officer pipeline?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Before they even begin, they need to get selected at the one week ALO selection. If they get selected, they begin at TACP Prep.

[@joshuatamirpersonal8137]

FunkyBunkley thank you

[@FunkyBunkley]

No worries 🤙🏼

[@bullpupgaming708]

Do you think its possible for a 10 year Tech who has spent all of his time as a crew chief to make it through? lol

[@FunkyBunkley]

If you want it, you can do it. But for active duty, there are no tech sergeant slots. You would have to join the guard.

[@denniscrider3776]

So in other words, you will have your journeyman/5 level prior to ever reaching your first duty station?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Yes 🤙🏼

[@denniscrider3776]

@@FunkyBunkley shit has changed drastically since I left in '06 lol

[@FunkyBunkley]

Dennis Crider ohhh yeah, when I was down at Lackland instructing...things were changing all the time. It’s all for the better though 👍🏻

[@downdirty97]

Hey Mark, I have a question: what would be the best way to physically prepare for the tacp pipeline...thank you for your time...

[@uhZoku]

Invest in a workout program that’s specifically for spec ops and follow it

[@bryanvargas8494]

How long is the total pipeline?

[@S2KDA]

106 training days.

[@FunkyBunkley]

Now with the FTU it’s about a year and 3 months.

[@tiana123]

Whilst doing training for TACP, have you ever seen or known any women to go through everything or attempt ?

[@FunkyBunkley]

Indubitably, there have been a few women officers to complete all of the training. There have been many more enlisted women try, but none of them have graduated the training yet.

[@tiana123]

@@FunkyBunkley Thank you very much for responding! If you had some advice to give someone considering going the TACP route, what would it be ?

[@FunkyBunkley]

@@tiana123 get in the best shape of your life, and be a good person. 👍🏻

[@tiana123]

@@FunkyBunkley Thank you! Be safe out there.

[@Slow_sippers]

Is tacp still it’s own contract or is it included in the new SWOE-V where you have to be selected for it?

[@FunkyBunkley]

I'm not familiar with SWOE-V, but you can join TACP right out of basic training and get a TACP contract going into it.

[@rustyshacklefort3715]

So what is the full timeline start to finish?

[@FunkyBunkley]

About a year and a half.

[@Shudikan90]

So no more romads huh. Interesting

[@FunkyBunkley]

They gone!

[@TheSharpRogue]

Hi, I'm very interested in possibly going to pursue this particular career field, as I graduate high school next year. But with that said, I'm not the best at math. Do the academics in the pipeline overall, generally require You to be really good in that?

[@nickkirsch1740]

Would also like to know about this , good question

[@sdunned7842]

kzbin.info/aero/PLhlU-GzAQeG1BzuI5ecUqykpMQnIXSN86

[@sdunned7842]

You should check this guy out (see my link above), he's not just good for passing the asvab, he's great for learning all sorts of math and I suggest doing a little home schooling of your own, meaning, learn the terms of stuff that you may be struggling with, and go look for additional info. So he may go over 1 or 2 questions with lets just say geometry formulas, well I suck at these formulas, so I would go learn a ton about formulas, and than come back to his lessons, than he'd stump me on another question, and I'd just keep doing that until you feel confident that you can pass.. here's my advice, because this is a very serious job that involves numbers, if im an army guy, and you're calling in a danger close missile, and I can't have faith in you to punch in all the right coordinates, you shouldn't go yet.. so thats a question you have to be honest with yourself about. Are you confident that no matter what the number, no matter what the equation, no matter what the situation, you can call in the coordinates on the spot? Secondly im not in, just so you know, im not coming to you as a vet, or anyone with any experience, I can't tell you whether or not you'll need to know AP level calculus, all i can say is im studying my ass off for the asvab, because I want this job, and I understand that only the baddest dudes on the planet get to do these kinds of jobs, so im not cutting any corners, im not trying to get through by the skin of my teeth, I want the people around me to say "that dudes squared away." I'll be leaving in September, so maybe ill see you there. If you need some extra time to study, I strongly suggest you take it. Better to be prepared.

[@TheSharpRogue]

@@sdunned7842 Thanks for the reply, I totally agree with everything You said about being squared away, I can't seem to find the link You are referring to, I know it says it is "above" but I am not seeing anything.

[@sdunned7842]

@@TheSharpRogue oh okay, well than look up "grammar hero." Thats his KZbin channel. He a has a few Playlists that will help with math, and make sure you know your geometry formulas before you go, and some basic algebra. That will help you to get a pretty good score. I believe to be a tacp you'll need a 59 or 60. Could be lower though. I'd still aim for about a 60 tho. Hope the best for you, good luck.