PJ vs CRO To use your degree or not
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- Опубликовано: 28 авг 2024
- Brett is an outdoor and hockey enthusiast with a degree in biochem, who is trying to decide between going Combat Rescue Officer or Pararescue (enlisted). There is certainly pressure from everyone around him and from himself to join as an officer due to his degree. He is looking for a little more clarification on what each job entails before he makes his decision. This is an individual who is extremely driven as evidenced by his previous accomplishments.
The choice between the more hands-on job of a Pararescueman and the strategic command of a Combat Rescue Officer is one that I have discussed many times with people throughout the many consultations I have done. The biggest factors we talk about are family, what you want to be doing in 10 years, and if any specific financial obligations need to be covered. As we dissect the complexities of rank progression and pay scales, we reveal the surprising prevalence of college graduates in special operations, debunking myths and uncovering the synergy between academic discipline and elite military achievement.
As you listen to the episode I want you to remember it is your responsibility to make the best decision possible for yourself and your current or future family. You are the only one who has to walk down the path. No one will ever care about your dreams as much as you do, figure out what you want and make the decision, it doesn't get easier when you get older.
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So happy to see you post new content i just finished emt school recently and have been debating going aeromedical evacuation or pararescue and weighing out the pros and cons. But what started me on this journey was your channel been volunteering at my local fire department for a year now officially have my NREMT finished after a 6 month college course that came with its own certificate. Thanks for all you do man you're truly out here changing peoples outlooks and lives
I appreciate the comment and am humbled to have that kind of impact. I always said when I was planning on becoming a PJ, if I have the opportunity to save one person then whatever I go through is worth it. I am not someone who likes the spotlight but if it helps people I will do it all day
Starting EMT school in January! How was it? Any tips?
@evanbbfkf5887 the ems pocket prep app goes hard but it costs 15 dollars a month. It'll give you mock quizes and if you get questions wrong It'll tell you where in the book to find the fir "emergency care and transportation of the sick and injured" book of your school uses fisdap just know that yes you can find quiz answers on quizlet but you will not be able to find anything fir the final so dont lean to heavily on quizlet make sure you actually study dont get too lazy a lot of the people who used quizlet too much in class did not end up passing
@@evanbbfkf5887hey I’m the the commenter on this but I am an EMT. Big help for me was mnemonics. The paramedic coach is great for NREMT reviews. Engage yourself in your clinicals and always ask questions
This was NEEDED!!! :)
I hope it helped out man, if there is something you found valuable please share and let others know!
Thank you for making this video. This this helped me alot in making my decision of which route to take!
Happy to help, let me know if you have any questions along the way!
@@HowToBeAPJ i do actually have a lot of questions regarding the actual application (paper) for CRO’s if we are civilians.
@@MattyBoy You can email your questions to Brian@howtobeapj.com and I will help you out wherever I can!
Hope AKPJ tryouts went well my man!
They did indeed!
wow brett. i also have a biochemistry degree. can't speak much to it since im in the army now
I have a bunch of questions that I’m hoping to get answered. I just got over all my major health issues and will start training to enlist in the US Air Force and to eventually become a PJ.
Question 1. My family that have served talks about basically having a college lifestyle when not on base doing work. Going out, drinking, fucking, the whole thing. My question is are you still able to do that when you’re a PJ? I would like to experience that since I’ve always been too broke and broken to do it. If the answer is NO, then here’s my next question
2. What is the best MOS to pick to prepare me to become a PJ? I would assume something in the medical field but I wanted to ask an actual PJ.
3. Are there honor grade recruits and squad leader recruits in PJ classes like there is in basic training? If so, what are the things you have to accomplish in order to become those things?
4. Is there any graphs or and videos that you made that could tell me what physical goals I have to reach through the PJ pipeline? For example, a graph or video that would tell me how many pushups to do in a certain amount time; same with sit-ups, pull ups, etc etc?
5. What should I study for prior to going into the PJ pipeline to get ahead?
6. Finally, do you have any other advice to help me get more prepared?
I really would appreciate answers for my questions, thank you sir
Yes you can do all the things you would normally do in any military job but I would recommend you limit that stuff once you get it out of your system. There are top grads in the classes, basically what you need to do is inspire others to make themselves better and perform at a high level in all the events you go through. I dont have graphs but I do have SW specific workouts on my website. You should study public speaking, leadership, and PJ history to get ahead in the pipeline. Go to the pool a lot and find a group of like minded individuals to train with!
Are you only answering PJ questions , or are you doing SR / CCT as well?
How do we order a consultation call with you?
Would love to hear an interview about STOs, its so hard to find information about the amount of field time those guys get
I am talking with all candidates out there looking to join special warfare. If you would like to be on the podcast just email me at brian@howtobeapj.com
That is because there are many different experiences, there are STOs who want to stay out in the field and those who dont. This equates to discrepancies in an exact number but as long as they are a young captain they will be out in the field. When they put on Major it is not so common to be out in the field
Are the workout programs on your website and the associated app up to date? Popped over to your Instagram and saw there wasn't a post in a while, just want to ensure I have the most up to date resources.
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totally valid question and I have been keeping up to date on what is required for selection as well as the recent reintro to Indoc they are doing. I will continue to modify the workouts as need to ensure they are the best and most up to date workouts available. To answer your question directly, yes they are up to date
I've been struggling with this dilemma, so your video couldn't have come at a better time. I'm thinking about leaving my burnt-out finance career in its early stages, and I'm really tempted to set up a call with you. Also, I wanted to ask if supplements and vitamins, like creatine, caffeine, and multivitamins, are allowed in the pipeline?
I am in the process of moving to Florida right now but we can hop on and chat about your circumstances sometime next month. If you hate your job now, it is unlikely you are going to enjoy it in a year. Especially if you are stuck at a desk and are still wanting to get your hands dirty. Send me an email and we can figure out a day
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I’m in college getting a nursing degree. In your opinion how will that translate to being a CRO?
It will help a little with just knowing what to look for in a triage situation but for the most part what you need to be a CRO is the confidence and ability to make decisions and be able to back those decisions up.
I'm going into college (health science major) this fall and am doing AFROTC when I get there. Being a PJ is something that sounds just absolutely incredible to me I can't think of anything I'd like to do more. My problem is once I graduate I would be an officer but CRO doesn't appeal to me nearly as much as PJ. Is it stupid to go through AFROTC and then give up officer to be a PJ. I think I should go to college but am I just wasting my time? idk if It's smart to "derail" my life if you will and just drop out to enlist. Could you provide some insight please and thank you.
This is a question I get all the time, at the end of the day just ask yourself who you want to be and what is the reason you are doing the things you are doing. If you can say you have examined all the info you know now and are doing this because it is what you want to do then do it. If you are doing it because someone else said you should then dont. You will be more successful learning how to decide things than anyone who gets placed on the right path by others without experiencing the reasons why it is the right path.
How important is rucking at A&S
You will be wearing a ruck almost everywhere you go, then a few times a week you will do timed rucks.
How hard is it to go from PJ to CRO?
You will need to go through CRO phase 2 which is a short kick in the ballz selection again then go through the CRO apprentice course but overall less time than becoming a PJ since you will not have to go through all the ancillary schools like airborne dive etc.
Thank you
I didn't get it either. Too many docs were silenced when they spoke out about their concerns and those concerns are a serious problem now.
I had too many patients with very abnormal reactions
If he enlists, he will be making the worst decision of his life.