U.S. Air Force: SERE Specialist Training Pipeline

[@michaeldeisch1849]

Thumbnail, 0:22 on the left, 1:46 Airman Harrington, I went to SERE with him. I remember sleeping right next to him in the winter mountains of Washington for SV-80A. He's a tough guy, but calm and patient. I knew he would make it. He probably already knows he's featured in this video, but I'm gonna text him, just to make sure. Good for you Harrington!

[@BuffGuitarGuy]

I arrived a day late to BMT with that dude Harrington. I never really talked to him but he was hella smart from when I did listen to him talk. Glad to see he made it through

[@Dbillz13]

Yessir, he’s a damn good dude!

[@tobyngarcia_polk4086]

Its called the chair force until you see this hell mad respect

[@jamisgood21]

Yeah...there's plenty of badassery in the USAF. Plenty. Fighter pilots, gunners, TACP, SR, PJ, CCT.

[@Garrus1995]

Benjamin Tuner, EOD?

[@jamisgood21]

@@Garrus1995 YES! Forgot about EOD too. You are correct. and really some outfits of OSI are pretty badass too.

[@TDOLLA]

well It’s a joke but the only time it is irritating is when it’s a 12 year old COD player sitting in a basement commenting about how he would be a Navy Seal/USMC sniper/special forces killing machine...

[@elpunky1161]

True but Rangers lead the way.

[@sherbaum1985]

I’ve been an enlisted aircrew member for about 10 years now. I vividly remember the SERE instructors at both Combat Survival School and Water Survival School. The information they taught me and my fellow aviators is top notch and gives us peace of mind knowing that we have those tools in our back pockets just in case we should ever face a survival situation in combat or peacetime.

[@samarataylor7834]

I take my ASVAB in a week this job is definitely on the list for me .

[@YoutubeUser-mg1tz]

Samara Taylor how did you do?

[@WaifWaffle]

@Joseph sere specialists are NOT combat. They are are combat support, and almost non will ever see combat

[@cierragirdy9966]

Samara Taylor I’m hoping to qualify for 1A9X1! 🙏🏾 You got this, don’t let anyone doubt you or tell you you can’t

[@dreamyworld4111]

Waif Waffle Do you know if Airforce special forces learn SERE training ? I’ve been wondering if it’s possible to be apart of the Airforce special forces and also been through SERE training

[@cierragirdy9966]

dreamy world if you’re going for specials forces, then you go through SERE if that’s what you’re asking lol. It will also say on the AF website under careers

[@TRUMPmyOSHI]

Who ever completes this gets a lot of respect. 💕

[@kiwimachew]

This stuck out the most to me while I was talking to a recruiter.

[@jamesmerone]

Do it bro. I'm cheering for you.

[@therealtiffanyz]

Well get it at dude!

[@kiwimachew]

@@therealtiffanyz I will wait after I finish high school. Then I will train, mainly a lot of cardio. I'm already built pretty lean 165, just pushing my weight to 175 - 180 and I'll get into it.The encouragement helps lots!

[@mikkat8613]

Kiwi Machew what grade are you in? I'm a junior but I think I should wait to find a recruiter, and what was it like

[@kiwimachew]

@@mikkat8613 Look on social media for a USAF recruiter near you. Some have school districts or certain schools that they recruit within. I live in Missouri the MidWest part. Typically most recruiters are chill and laid back about most things. The recruiter I talked to was Sgt. Casali great dude. We talked for about an hour about jobs certain scores you have to get. It was pretty cool. Just try not to switch out from one branch to another it';s possible you might not get accepted back in. Best of luck bud. I'm a senior btw.

[@marksolarz3756]

“Procheck” was a cat that lived outside the chow hall,....spring,summer,fall,and winter he lived off the mice and in his gratitude would leave a few on the front entrance to the survival school chow hall,..which was kinda cool,especially at a survival school.(Ever see the movie “Never cry Wolf” should be required viewing”)And we all figured less mice around the chow hall could only be a good thing. What could go wrong? Never got the whole story,but apparently “Procheck got into it with a couple of SP dogs,...dogs got hurt,and the SP’s wanted that cat! A few of us instructors got together,figured it was suspicious cause dogs come and go through that chow hall all the time and it’s never been a problem. “Procheck” had survived,..evaded capture,..indeed resisted strongly,....and escaped!! “Procheck must be saved! So with field jackets and gloves we went looking for him,good thing too as Procheck didn’t feel any need to be rescued. And was brought up to the CP. were he could live or until one of the fellas off base could give him a home. With all the very serious training and stress it sure did feel good to save a stray that was a respected member of the school. And our School Commander never said a word!

[@marksolarz3756]

When I was an instructor in the 80’s some of our instructors were former PJ’s. With all there Vietnam Experience,they wanted to teach the crews that there is a whole lot of things they can do to improve there chances,...also how to call in help,..without getting everyone killed.....it’s a lot more then just popping off a flare and waiting for rescue. Also rescue may not come for a long time,...best be ready for that!...bad weather,remote location can make for difficult rescue,....even in peace time,the first 24 hrs can be crucial,add an injury(which is likely)and you have a life or death situation,getting harder and harder as the storm won’t let up for days! Thus all the recurring survival training! We can replace aircraft,......Aircrews are very valuable,we need them back!!!!!!! Even enemy pilots are worth the effort!

[@therealtiffanyz]

Rescue actually comes fairly quick nowadays with all the amazing assets we have out there.

[@marksolarz3756]

Tiffany Hart I’m glad to hear it! The Enemy would pop off beacons,...and false calls,back in the day. Just to lure in a helicopter,..or confuse other rescue. Thank you for the comment.

[@NoBigDill69]

Mark Solarz Those Vietnam vets learned those lessons in blood. That conflict must have produced 80% of the current coursework for SERE

[@marksolarz3756]

D Taylor Thankyou for the comment! Respect and Honor! To those who came before,..to those who are current,...to those future officers,enlisted who will replace you! Respect first,..Honor will follow! How can you Honor,when you can’t Respect? Up the chain of command,and because of the “Gravity” of the situation...must come Down faster,and with more force. Respect and honor.

[@springbloom5940]

@@NoBigDill69 The biggest lesson they learned is that there is no evasion. Expect rescue within before nightfall, or not at all. Thats why they started including extra radios in the aircrew survival kits; because a backup radio was far more valuable than the survival gear that youd be captured or killed, long before it became useful.

[@xBJL42]

Took my ASVAB today and this job is looking like my #1 pick as of now

[@omarramirez7139]

Update?

[@geraldGUMP]

update?

[@ACEmmick]

I’d love to see a video like this that’s updated for Pj’s

[@rakatumu]

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[@TickledFunnyBone]

Thank you for this Manual!!, Chapter 4 has been amazingly functional. Functional life skills!!. i am a Behaviorist student and lived in Montana when i was a kid having to learn these things. to see it become G.L.B (B.A.) is very cool. and i am seeing where and what psychology is being used, amazing because i love when something sparks a branching off into those studies to further support it and i am fascinated those areas also. amazing to be able to update into the ethic of professionalism, thank you again.

[@Levi-uv8bc]

knew Alexander, that dude has heart and commitment no doubt he's gonna make it

[@user-rh8tf5ms5w]

I was never interested of joining the Air Force my brother was in the army so I wanted to the same but this job looks like something I’d actually enjoy and I don’t have to worry about being killed and not coming home

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Luke, what is your age, highest level of education completed, citizenship status, and zip code? Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@nextworld9176]

Looks like an excellent course. I did a week of Navy SERE in 1973. Waterboarded x3. These instructors are super valuable to their trainees--pilots, mainly. I have just one question: Do we really need another f'cking BERET??? j/k

[@sumguyman8656]

What a job...I really wish I knew about it 15 yrs or so ago before going army. Long been out now tho, thank goodness. Crazy times.

[@Idonthavesocialmedialol]

ASVAB is on the 11th of July. I chose SERE. I’m ready.

[@johnrodriguez3870]

This must be a Air Force perogative and protocol, for when I was an Army Ranger, Post- Marine Corps, attending SERE High- Risk, at Camp Mc Call at Fort Bragg-Pope Field, North Carolina, We students ( Army Special Forces, Rangers, 160th SOAR, Navy Corpsmen and Marine Corps Force Reconnaissance) did not conduct PT, and other Air Force- related curriculum, however, Our Special Forces Instructors at USAJFKSWC&S emphasized the skills needed to survive Behind Enemy Lines. Enough Said.....!!

[@sarahdaniel4502]

In another life I would have worked my butt off to get into SERE. I love the outdoors and learning survival skills but I'm very weak physically so off to an office job for me😂😓

[@GruntProof]

The problem with all military courses is that combat experience is not required to instruct men who will go to combat.

[@ehodfi6037]

Thanks for posting this. I had no clue that such an MOS existed.

[@marksolarz3756]

My Commander. “You have to look sharp at all times.......ya never know who’s watching.” On duty...off duty. Don’t matter....there watching.

[@shaquarnstevens8770]

Thank you this inspired me and the first dude did to thank you

[@TheIndirectgaming]

Can’t wait for SERE school down the pipeline :)

[@NavyPistoleer]

I want this more than I have ever wanted something

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Great. If you have any questions and need assistance in locating your area recruiter, let us know. We will be happy to help Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@calvinholgers5687]

100% doing this when I grow up

[@Hakman78]

Shout out to Apolinar, I was in his class at the very beginning, I didn't make it past our first real day and he was one of I think three that made it, great dude.

[@dutch4973]

What happened your first real day that made you quit?

[@Hakman78]

@@dutch4973 I am by no means a strong swimmer (or was 8 years ago), I could pass the rest of initial physical testing without concern but the first thing they have you do is get into a pool. The test is only 200 meters, but after the first 100 I didn't have the energy to keep myself above the surface. Overall was this the right job for me anyway? Likely not. Got reclassed into maintenance and got to spend the next 3.5 years visiting some cool places and meeting all kinds of people, so no real strong regrets about how it all went down. Had originally been a candidate for TACP, passed the PT part to qualify but failed the depth perception because that test is wack, which moved me into SERE (something that wasn't my first choice) but I told myself to make the best of it and see how far I could go because it was still a prestigious title and worth the sweat to stay in it. Turns out my question of how far I could make it wasn't that far haha

[@dutch4973]

@@Hakman78 yeah man, I’m between going to sere instructor school or using my degree (I’m a few months from graduating with a bachelors in science) for a high paying, but boring, gig myself. I’m glad to hear that your experience was still positive despite you not getting your first pick TACP job.

[@Hakman78]

@@dutch4973 Idk if you have ever served, but I'd suggest that if not and it's something that you feel called to do then sign up for an enlistment before committing to a career. As far as picking SERE specifically as your job, I can't speak on behalf of what doing the job is actually like, but I can speak on going through 2.5 months of basic only to feel incredibly unprepared to tackle my program, because there's no second tries (well there kind of is, you can get washed back if there's like an injury or something but I wouldn't count on it). If your heart is set on SERE, don't worry about needing to be the next Bear Grylls before entering, just be in the best shape you can be in, swimming, running, pushups, situps, pullups. Master that before the next step, which is being given tasks to complete under limited time/sleep, but if you can cram through college, you should have experience with this.

[@MexicanBagpiper96]

No Garand Thumb? What?

[@ronnelson6476]

Ikr. He should be the face of Air Force sere

[@Name.is2]

That looks so fun

[@CB-on8bd]

Srgt Vaden is awesome instructor!! Great leader!

[@mcbins1993]

( yes I have rucked before) the 4 mile ruck doesn't seem that horrible I really think I could complete the pipeline

[@marksolarz3756]

170,902. In 1974-5 I was a boy of 9. I bugged my father...an Airforce veteran. From the 50’s. And I kept bugging him. I wanted a Ready Ranger! A backpack..plastic a toy. But it was all pararescue. Signaling..star charts..compass..light..compartments for my matches..and I had a Cub Scout knife. It had a periscope. And a radio.that didn’t work. But I would make the static noise in between my conversations on imaginary missions in the backyard. My Dad reminded me years later..as he heard me make the static sound...and eavesdropping on my classified missions. And it had completely slipped my mind...8 years later. When I attended a briefing. If your interested...sign up. Briefing 3:30. For Survival Instructor. SERE. Whatever that is? It ain’t what I originally signed on the dotted line for.....but instinctively I knew. This Was my Destiny!!!! My 3 older brothers had mixed advice on my turn in the military sausage machine. Army.Navy..Airforce..they tried them all...They all agreed. Special Forces! Are ACE! Better then you can imagine in tight spots...just naturally everybody turns to these guys. And they walk tall. They appear...to be best of the best. And ahhhh that’s were I wished....I had gone. So? SERE class of 8501. And ya know....that toy long gone. Outside of a eBay .reference toy ad in a comic book for $8.00 I can’t even find one.

[@mike5314]

Extreme Boy Scouts

[@107Suavee]

This is the goal 💯🙏🏽💪🏽

[@CFranklin981]

I took the Air Force work interest navigator and SERE or Intelligence were the jobs that I was most interested in. It’s difficult choosing between one or the other.

[@domepiece11]

Just curious, but home come in the video when Airborne School is mentioned, the video shows HALO (high altitude low opening)? Not the same as a static line jump. HALO is awesome, but it is generally pretty exclusive to the SF pipeline. This MOS seems worth it just for the guaranteed Airborne slot. Even in the Army, you only have a handful of Airborne units, so most Soldiers never get to go.

[@sheltonpoteat6241]

So the point of this “career” is to become a SERE instructor? Is that right?

[@YoutubeUser-mg1tz]

Shelton Poteat yes

[@ugotstobekiddingme]

stateside yes, downrange we do everything from CSAF operational planning to serving as the Isolated Persons advocate. The instructor portion never really goes away. You can teach Airmen, or army joes down range and FOB jump or even disappear in to a data masked unit for a few years. The possibilities once you get through your first four years are extremely diverse. Who focus on stateside training and slightly higher speed competitive assignments with STS’s, RQS’s, Army Rangers etc.

[@richardsanchez4152]

Heyyyy airman Alexander, he was my instructor at water egress

[@briskyfrisky1737]

Good evening. I am thinking about becoming a SERE Specialist. However, I have mild hay allergies. Is there a wavier for this? Thank you, and god bless our men and women who serve our country.

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Good morning. You will want to discuss this with your area Special Warfare recruiter. What is your zip code? Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@briskyfrisky1737]

@@USAirForceRecruiting 90807

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

TSgt Luryan Camacho Special Warfare Recruiter 4117 Woodruff Ave Lakewood, CA 90713 Office: 562-292-8552 Mobile:[phone] [e-mail] You may reach out to the above recruiter for information on Air Force Active Duty programs. We recommend reaching out by all available means. You may reach out to your recruiter via phone, email or message. Recruiters do have 10 business days to reach out. This does not include weekends and holidays. Don Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@marksolarz3756]

Falling off the edge of the world! Black Sabbath. If I had to pick a song,...to relate. Ya know a very popular song amongst pilots,.............Riding on the Wind. Judas Priest. Interesting to ponder the fact that many generals and pilots ,............are underneath there stoic faces,...........were head banging rock n rollers.

[@marksolarz3756]

shadow faze more then you could possibly realize!!!!!

[@Morrigan070671]

How much wilderness survival would a farm hand or a forester or a hunting guide or any of thousands of other past times that take you into the hinterlands know compared to a SERE specialist?

[@dennispetty4405]

I went through SERE training..not the instructors course..great course, Fairchild AFB WA. I believe they call it Base Rambo..or close to that name. We trained wY north of there when we spent the 2nd week..near Canada..gorgeous country...only problem was we were being hunted...other than that learned a ton..great course for aircrews

[@nicktalley933]

Arctic survival training... To easy have you ever been stationed at Fort Drum negative 15 degree weather field events is a normal calendar day.

[@ugotstobekiddingme]

Well not to get in a pissing match with you but a week in the Arctic circle at -60 was not picnic either. We do our arctic training up at Barrow Alaska. Northern most tip of Alaska, it was insane, I’ll never go back 😂

[@mikes1984]

@@ugotstobekiddingme how do you stay warm there?

[@georgio427]

@@mikes1984 lol I don't think you do....

[@ericrobert5296]

Super impressive.

[@abbieamavi]

*I'm interested in this, but also in Air Guard. I want to get serve my state and country, get my Bachelors, and 2nd pilot license. Haha wow **0:27** is what my brother and I do for fun, voluntarily choosing to go backpacking. I guess now I realize it was preparing me* 🤣 cool video, thank you for uploading, and thanks to everyone in the video for your service!

[@ugotstobekiddingme]

Veni Vidi Amavi they have guard slots for this.

[@grizz9330]

Heading to recruiter tomorrow morning!

[@Donkeyshowjoe]

Sucker

[@rapidkhaos812]

So how'd it go lol

[@spicysnowman8886]

What happened?

[@anomalymusic1]

I feel like I could do everything except jump out of a plane lmao

[@justinmebes476]

Then it’s not for you lol

[@jacquailliusandimanibenton320]

I can not wait to do this

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

You think you know, have you spoken to a recruiter to discuss qualifying and options? Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@falconpunch9791]

Can anyone break down the SERE pipeline for me in terms of time spent in each school, etc.? Any info is great

[@IhyManito]

Depends on your afsc (your job in the af) and wether they require sere training or not

[@austinjohnson96]

If u want the pipeline for a sere specialist, I'm pretty sure its on the airforce website

[@corsair7158]

They smack you with phonebooks I think

[@KapnHook]

@@corsair7158 No.

[@KapnHook]

SST-OC is 3 weeks at Lackland AFB, next you get up to Fairchild AFB and knock out your pre requisite courses. S-V84 (Underwater Egress, 1 day), S-V85 (Water Survival and Parachute, 2 days), S-V97 (Resistance Training, ~1.5 weeks), and S-V98 (Basic Survival, 1 week). Your final pre requisite is Indoctrination which is two weeks. After that, you wait for team to start. There are two courses every year, one every six months. The one that starts in January is a winter class and the one that starts in July is a summer class. During those six months you will go through various phases like the ones mentioned in the video. CSS, or Core Survival Skills, is the first phase of the course and is said to be one of the hardest phases. After that you have the various biomes, navigation and teaching phase, escape phase and a combative phase. Overall you’re looking at about a year of training to transform yourself into a SERE Specialist from a civilian. Even more time if you spend a significant amount of time in Special Warfare Development before you enlist. Good luck, Hooah! 👍

[@Jshao.xd.]

What’s an everyday life in this MOS?

[@dangerdavedestroyerofdomai6991]

Wearing that beret is basically telling the world that I can eat bugs.... and that's pretty damn awesome!!

[@marksolarz3756]

Keep Pushin On! REO! Only the Strong Survive! REO Speedwagon the Cadillac of trucks! Quite rare! Keep an eye out! Nice! Very Nice!

[@zefsurvival7962]

Great video

[@marksolarz3756]

Son...my father said to me. If it’s you against the world....you ain’t got a chance. Pray son. If it’s God and you.....it’s the world that doesn’t stand a chance. We call that. Hope!

[@marksolarz3756]

If that makes any sense.

[@marksolarz3756]

We nailed them Good! Having the advantage of us seeing them..and them still clueless....and crow still complaining. ........it took another 2-3 hours. We watched..followed. Picked position. They walked right by me...and when the other two..said bang your all dead! We all reviled our hidden positions....they were following a game trail...as it was less noise....but predictable path! Stay off the paths!

[@zefsurvival6557]

Great info

[@douglasmcnay644]

That helo dunker brings back memories...

[@timothyphouthavong]

Is the pipeline the same for Reserve/Guard? I saw there was a spot once before for SERE Specialist here in Minnesota (934th Airlift Wing), and going to the recruiter soon to have a talk. Any SERE Specialists here that can give input? Thanks!

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

@timothyphouthavong Yes, they are the same. Suggest you speak with a special warfare recruiter for more details and to see if you qualify. To discuss programs, qualifying and options with an ANG/Reserve recruiter. What is your zip code? Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@Garrus1995]

Do SERE guys ever deploy overseas? It seems like their job is mostly teaching and training but I’m just curious if they get a chance to see actual combat.

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Yes, they may deploy as well. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

You may reach out to your area Special Warfare recruiter for further information. What is your zip code? Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Good morning. We will be happy to answer your questions. Have a great day. Pam Air Force and Space Force Recruiting Service

[@Garrus1995]

@@USAirForceRecruiting Does this job exist in the Air Force Reserves? If so, do reservists go through all the same training as active duty airmen or is it condensed at all?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Yes, this job is in the reserves. Please contact the Air Force Reserves to answer your Reserve questions. www.afreserve.com you may also call the Reserves at [phone]. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@datajahad]

During training, do you guys do a lot of swimming? Like the special warfare drown proofing?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Conlan, only special warfare doing any swim training. Regular BMT does not do any swim training. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@datajahad]

Thanks!

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Conlan, you are welcome. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@Zombeh]

so i gotta go thru this to be a load master .-.

[@thomashelm6931]

I did. Even years ago, when I was flying, it was required. Educational and fun! Great skill set to learn.

[@robertmarfeojr9278]

God bless ....

[@julissahernandez1413]

Are women able to apply for this job or is it only strictly for men?

[@katiev.3391]

I saw some women in there. I'm looking to go into this job within the next year!

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Women are able to do any job in the Air Force so long as they meet the requirements. We do not have any male only positions. - Pam

[@julissahernandez1413]

U.S. Air Force Recruiting Good to know! Thank you. I was also considering something with combat.

[@florflor1811]

Julissa Hernandez are you going to do it? I’m thinking about joining.

[@julissahernandez1413]

Flor Flor I definitely want to join but I'm currently enrolled in community college at the moment. As far as the job I want, this seems pretty challenging to get into considering all that's required but I do have a list of other jobs I also want!

[@2004dale]

what happens when you don't qualify? what job then do they give you?

[@xilluminatix1669]

Security Forces or if you talk /work with the trainers there, they can see what they can find that you might like. Just gotta put the work in

[@simonbarsky6959]

How old do you have to be to join up

[@oldgergg]

jif nerf news 17 with parents permission

[@jrwilliams4592]

17 to 39

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

To qualify for the Air Force you must meet the below qualifications: Be a US citizen or have a valid unrestricted alien registration card from the USCIS with at least 2 years remaining until expiration (You must obtain this status on your own, the Air Force cannot assist you with obtaining it) You cannot be a Conscientious Objector. A conscientious objector is an individual who has claimed the right to refuse to perform military service on the grounds of freedom of thought, conscience, or religion. Any Law Violations will need to be evaluated. All tattoos are evaluated for qualifications and all applicants must meet Air Force tattoo requirements. Any use of illegal drugs or misuse of prescription medication will need to be evaluated. You will also have a credit check run looking for delinquencies and overbalanced credit. Be between the ages of 17-39. If 17 you will need parental consent. Be of good health all medical issues will need to be evaluated. Meet our height and weight requirements, reference link below: www.airforce.com/height-weight/ Be a high school graduate, junior or senior for enlistment. College Grad or senior for Officer Programs An Air Force Recruiter will determine if a Dependency Eligibility Determination (DED) is required. You will need to have a Social Security Card. You may contact your local Active Duty Recruiter for more information at: www.airforce.com/contact-us/recruiter-locator/ Robert Air Force Recruiting Service

[@mobentertainment5031]

17 to 39

[@matrinyer]

@@USAirForceRecruiting how about a student from another country wants to join US Armed Forces?

[@joshhardin7005]

Except a summer class....(;

[@jgs8367]

Do you even English?

[@marksolarz3756]

Pre training? Knowledge of high stress situations and problem resolution. How to influence and get the maximum out of fellas....you barely know...but must get very personal training. And your role...and what you will see around you. Sometimes things have to develop...before you give a lesson. It’s not enough for your knowledge..though your always learning about people under situations. It is predictable...if ya know what ya doing. And having the advice. Having the correct resolution....becomes apparent to everybody....they look at you. As some wise teacher. And? They pick your brain. You aren’t forcing lessons....They want them. And...it’s gonna hurt! Unique. Who trains special forces? Special people. Fellas..you remember for the rest of life...maybe. But the lessons. They still burn. Look at there face as they recount there. Survival Story! “Jaws”. Problem solving. Not a monster movie. Problem solvers movie. Knowledge + Experiance = Wisdom. Hooper...Quint....Sheriff. All with there KEW. Multiple lessons to be learned from this delightfully directed movie. His first really good movie. As the Sheriff..is trying to get up to speed on his knowledge of sharks. His boy is in a little boat tied up to the dock. Seeing and knowing..and just paranoid. He asks that he get out. The MOTHER is....wonderful. Like all typical mothers. She’s a calm...she could see her husband was under stress about the shark attack..and dealing with the situation. Funny! Funny! Funny! When she suddenly glances at picture(a very historic picture by the way.a real event caught on canvas.) She immediately becomes even more vocal. And backing up her husband now...with a additude twice her husband. “You get out of that boat RIGHT NOW!” Problem solved. With humor out of the most serious and horrific thought. My child possibly getting attacked by this shark....while in a boat.

[@trevorsa6lack9uy]

I have a question. You said “airborne school” but showed MFF school. Do you go to both?

[@michaelb2789]

You pretty much have to go through airborne to get in for MFF. This ensures you know the basics of jumping, fixing the lines, you know the difference between the risers and the chute, and you know how to land.

[@trevorsa6lack9uy]

Michael B I’m aware of that, however I feel like they’re trying to make airborne cooler than it is. Lol

[@TheBigun69]

I went to the NCO Academy with a SERE instructor. He was HAHO and HALO qualified. Cool guy too.

[@Paratus1179]

Do these guys even deploy? Like great your good at your job but you don’t do anything OCONUS.

[@stephenking9621]

Do they deploy, or just train ppl in the states?

[@Sunny-uh5bc]

SERE specialist is a training/teaching position for the most part, yes.

[@vagabond8460]

for the most part, but if we ever go into a war, you’d best believe they’re some of the first to go.

[@tonysmith7702]

@@vagabond8460 No they are not some of the first to go. When they get deployed, they teach refresher courses to Aircrews. They are not special forces and most likely will never see combat. They are assigned to special operations, but they are not special forces/special tactics like, CCT, PJ, TACP and special operations weather.

[@Star_cab]

The mr. meeseeks patch at @2:31

[@thatonedude216]

Lol

[@sam61480]

Do they deploy or are they full time instructors?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Sam J, eventually, SERE specialists can move on to operational support squadrons at flying wings to provide refresher training to aircrew, or to postings at other locations, such as the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency. They also can deploy to combat locations, but SERE airmen do not directly participate in combat operations. Instead, they work as experts alongside pararescue teams in planning recovery and rescue operations. For example, a PJ team may not know how capable a downed pilot is of surviving, but a SERE specialist knows how well trained they are and how to operate the available equipment. Ray U.S. Air Force and Space Force Recruiting

[@famousartguymeme]

if you wash out you get to be Sec Fo lol

[@therealtiffanyz]

😂😂😂

[@Itsme-mx5tl]

Indeed checking ID's all day long.....what a JOB!

[@j.s.3414]

Is it true that people who say "Sec Fo" were molested as children?

[@stevenruss712]

@@j.s.3414 feelings get hurt?

[@marksolarz3756]

My commander.”I Out rank everyone....therefore you Out rank everyone. They must be qualified. You must be more then just qualified what we need...you bring...it’s there already...we just open your eyes....you must communicate...you are there best chance at survival. Don’t let what happened to me......happen to anybody.” Col.Daniels. Fighter pilot..and POW...and wise.

[@rexnas8150]

I'm thinking about becoming a sere does anyone have any tips or advice?

[@rexnas8150]

@theserpx so would I be going in to basic and then apply for being a sere or would my recruiter inform about this stuff?

[@rexnas8150]

@theserpx awesome. Yeah they just called to set an appointment so hopefully it's all good.

[@quattro4468]

So this is like airforce green berets?

[@USAirForceRecruiting]

Quattro, the Air Force has Special Ops careers are Pararescue (PJ), Special Operations Weather (SOWT), Combat Control (CCT), and Tactical Air Control Party (TACP). Only US citizens can apply to be a part of the Air Force Special Operations. To see information on these Air Force careers, here are some links: www.airforce.com/careers/ Or www.24sow.af.mil/Join.aspx & www.24sow.af.mil/FAQs.aspx - Ray

[@j.s.3414]

No. Not at all. As a SERE "specialist", you'll spend the majority of your time teaching pilots basic SERE refresher courses.

[@ugotstobekiddingme]

SERE Specialist are not really combat specialized. Focused on training and preparation

[@AlchemyOfTheFourthKind]

0:20 i bet little lasy regrets running with the men in the moment. Of course ifnshe conquered that moment thats incredible but boy does she look like she isnt going to make it, physically. Props to her tho.

[@withme5724]

Do they have officers for this career?

[@dwarvenmoray]

I do believe so. They are, from what I've heard, the first ones to go through the training, so that they can lead by example to the NCOs.

[@avone9888]

@@dwarvenmoray I was in the class of 93-1. Back then there were no officers allowed. We had a couple of officers from different countries that did the training with us. That was in 1993, things could be different now.

[@nathanbhh-9728]

Hey I’m a 14 yr old kid and I wanna be a pj is it a high chance of dying and is the training hard

[@gavinleaver4705]

You could get a tip of the iceberg expereince of PJ and SERE training through CAP (USAF Auxiliary)

[@nathanbhh-9728]

Gavin Leaver what’s that

[@gavinleaver4705]

@@nathanbhh-9728 C.A.P. (Civil Air Patrol) is a volunteer organization that is part of the US Airforce Total Force. We have a senoir corps and more in your interest, a Cadet Corps. The Cadet side is (in simple terms) AFJROTC for people from age 12 to 21. We wear the uniform, earn rank, Lead others, and learn how to do these things well. We are also an Emergency Services organization if that interests you. The activity I spoke of that will give you that tip of the iceberg is called PJOC (Pararescue and Survival orientation course) Which I graduated from last summer. if you have more questions, please feel free to message me. I'd be happy to help.

[@gavinleaver4705]

@@nathanbhh-9728 How would you like me to message you?

[@nathanbhh-9728]

Gavin Leaver yeah that’d be great

[@robertmarfeojr9278]

Like five said I've pretty much done every different thing real and fake but I'm not gonna tell you Wich are Wich but stuck with your unit you'll fight and argue but stuck together there what one will have...

[@JorgeDelangel-t8u]

Look at ileyms nick of the USS Iowa were your brother...

[@robertmarfeojr9278]

There are some places will get you in shape others won't help you at all,but there not usaully gonna put one in special forces unless they believe one can do it or give you sufficient amount of time,these guys know what there doing,they stuck together,there smart,but I had a few problems,some with people using sarin and chemicals on me ,I got in fights because of some people tried to force on others being bisexual Wich isn't suppose to exist at all in the military,all in all very smart,and capable intellectual bunch ,with grit...I'm Robert Marfeo Jr...

[@codeman9145]

Chairforce SEAR is equivalent to going through 9th grade

[@B_radd]

Yet the AF/navy are first to war, besides special ops.

[@jeffhouse9387]

The fact that you spelled it SEAR tells us all we need to know about ya.

[@tabryis]

Sign now for voluntary torture!

[@grendul4497]

Air Force SERE? Is that like Girl Scout HELL WEEK??

[@AwkwardYet]

Piss bottles never fail

[@donjuan3816]

4 mile ruck lol *laughs in Army

[@DrowningTurtle]

Donald Bryan in under an hour with 65 pounds.

[@GRITBONE]

@@DrowningTurtle _laughs even harder in Marine_

[@catlee8064]

@@GRITBONE Laughs even harder in UK Army....

[@clap5]

how would you fair in the water?

[@springbloom5940]

Yeah, thats a baby ruck. Im almost 50 and I do 4.5 miles with a 45 - 50lb pack, in under an hour... daily... as maintenance. Thats a casual 1.5 miles, a brisk 2 miles and a mile double time.

[@NextGenAestheticsGroup]

Whoa

[@marksolarz3756]

Poor February she lost a day or two. Because August-was at least as great as July....Octavius which is another name for the emperor should have two months..moon cycles...so they all must have 31 days. Leap year? That wasn’t till way.......later. It’s Good to be King! But you can screw up everything....cause your timing is way off! 30 days has September,April..June...and November. All the rest have 31. Poor February....she’s still cold about it...but warming up. Every year!

[@marksolarz3756]

And she actually gets younger....imagine that. Your 29 one year.....and 28 the other 3. It’s good to be young! Pretty too! February can be kinda pretty’s getting a spring her step! Marching into April,..June’s happy as she always is....and now we got Mr.August he offers more and Mr.Julius is a bounty...as August’s corn...falls into the Cup of Wonder of Life. Yea! “Cup of Wonder”. Jethro Tull. Ancient wisdoms.

[@tanberetO]

Any infantryman straight out of bootcamp could pass this easily.

[@ShaqEalOatmeal]

Ur not tough. Pfffffft

[@tanberetO]

@@ShaqEalOatmeal Tougher than you civilian.

[@ShaqEalOatmeal]

@@tanberetO get over yourseld

[@tanberetO]

@@ShaqEalOatmeal No. Obviously you have no idea what I do.

[@tacospicemafia6]

Mr. Meseeks on da pach lmao

[@Imlejj]

Honestly just clicked cause sgt vaden fine af

[@ugotstobekiddingme]

We’ll let him know 😂

[@fromtherose206]

Electric-Chair Force

[@Muscles_McGee]

Making Superhumans every day.

[@vizerandevir6422]

1:33 lmfao is this the Meesiks squad?

[@tim8468]

4 mile ruck with 60lbs in an hour… whoppty do. That is what we did for ‘fun’ on the regular as a 19D in the Army for Sargents time in the late 90’s. Times and standards have changed drastically.

[@AndreFavron]

It really sucks to have to point out when someone thinks he has to put others down to look good. I hope you learn, when you read this, how bad that someone actually looks.

[@tim8468]

@@AndreFavron you literally just did it to me. Hypocrite.

[@AndreFavron]

@@tim8468 I know. How else could I say it - except that I did not add an insult - as you did, twice: Once to them and now once to me. Can you say something without trying to belittle others?

[@mex6280]

thats a evaluation/ test. they do significantly more rucking on chapman, and throughout the pipeline. Standards havent changed for the worse SPECWAR wise, we've just gotten smarter.

[@MightyAnwar1]

Can’t swim

[@steve03260]

So why do they go through jump school? Seems that exiting an aircraft doesn't have much to do with teaching SERE to pilots or other high risk personnel.

[@sherbaum1985]

Because they teach aircrew members like me how to operate their parachutes and land properly in case we ever have to bail out of the aircraft.

[@steve03260]

@@sherbaum1985 They don't teach you that in your air crew MOS, seems that that would be pretty high on the list of things to do before you finished the course, or is SERE mandatory before you graduate the course like airborne school is for parachute riggers?

[@avone9888]

@@sherbaum1985 and how to make shelters from the parachute. Rope from the 550 cord. Many uses for the parachute once on the ground.

[@thomashelm6931]

@@avone9888 I still have my section of parachute and 550 cord when I attended SERE.... In 1978

[@VETdude382]

And if you join the Army or Marines, you get most of this training per usual. And SERE School is not the same as Air Force "SERE Specialist" training. SERE school for Special Operations is a different animal. Prepare for actual "enhanced interrogation techniques".

[@unleashedrider4309]

an hour to do 4 miles i can walk that and pass it.

[@jordowatkins]

unleashed rider 65 pounds on you 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@natturner1619]

They do walk it, and its while carrying 60lbs on their backs.

[@marksolarz3756]

Oh...please understand you are being watched. By our enemy’s. Just on my arrival into Spokane from basic. My orders...were stolen. Right from me...by distraction. My Sgt. Took it seriously as......it’s happened before. Your being watched. WHY? The Training. We have detailed files on you......and so do they. You are. Special forces. Life giving forces.....buried in like tick....forces. Dangerous forces. World renowned. Best be Ready.