I've been a TACP 11 years now, fact is you have to be willing to sacrifice and commit to a lifestyle. These careerfields are not for most people and the majority fail out. These programs are for self starters who are expected to perform at 100% with no over site and work in the worst conditions. It's not about the gear or titles it about a mindset of being apart of a team, working to achieve something greater than yourself. At some point all of these jobs get tough and life will suck. That's when your true self will show through. If you are willing to be pushed to the limit and go for broke best of luck and give'em hell. See Ya🤘
Hey brother if I don’t make it through the pj pipeline and I fail out does the military choose my job for me and if they do how long does it take to do start your 2nd and 3rd attempt
@@jonathonmoores9137 My understanding is that they are reworking the spec-war indoc program. They have combined PJ, CCT, TACP and Special Recon(SOWT) students in a 2 week prep course called Battle prep. They test students in water and land abilities and try to put you in the course they think you will succeed in. You do get a say in what you want to do. They get you to passing standards and send you through the pipelines from there. If you want to go PJ route I'd practice swimming and using fin's a lot. That's mostly what they do in there indoc portion. I know several guys who went PJ then switched to TACP from the indoc pipeline. Not sure how it works if you don't make it.... There's a good chance they put you in the next job AF needs.
Former TACP. It's been a long time and its probably worlds different now. I'm glad I did it really young and dont see how anyone with a family goes special operations. I ended up cross-training into computers in my 8th year and I'm glad I did. It not only eventually set me up for an easier transition into civilian life but I probably avoided alot of family-related issues. Not trying to discourage anyone but its better to think about those factors beforehand. Thanks for posting!
@@SwimFaster Honestly I think it depends on your situation. There isn't a right or wrong answer. I am probably going to go part time soon. Then once I get a ship date for bmt I will definitely quit my job. That way I can dedicate 100% of myself. However this is just what works for me, and may not for someone else.
I try to use work as a training tool. Go in everyday, and try to do you job better than you did it the day before. When your "maxed out" and think you cant do any better then cut the complacency; if you cant improve than your not trying hard enough. Strive every day to be better at the end of the day than you were yesterday.
Quit my job commercail diving to study and workout with pararescue being the adventurous and rewarding lifestyle I'd love to live. Have underwater welding in the bag, being a rewarding and respected career I strongly belive I'm meant for something more, lifes what you make it,love the videos and workouts you post!
I would love to but I think I am going to be working with some of the local recruiters around here to put on events for them. I'll be sure to try and extend the invite to other dets in the Nebraska and midwest region
I’m currently in the local college fire academy and studying to be EMT at the same time. I’m due to graduate both in June 2020 and take the state exam for both. I’ve always wanted to enlist but never did because well, life. I’ve only recently discovered what a PJ is and I am regretting the fact I didn’t discover this sooner. I’m prepared to enlist after I take my state exams. I’ve already found a battlefield airmen recruiter near me but haven’t pulled the trigger. Brian, I would love some advice.
I would really recommend you look at what is ahead of you, you can always go back to being a firefighter if that is what you want but there is a time limit on the military and especially spec ops
How To Be A PJ I feel I’m too invested now I don’t think I can bring myself to drop out. I do feel a much stronger calling to be a PJ. Let’s say I use these next 7 months to train hard while I’m in school. I would be 29 by the time I graduate. Would a recruiter be willing to work with me during this period? Or should I wait until I graduate to reach out? Thank you sir
I've got a question regarding your indoc training guide over on your website. Is it still worth purchasing even though there have been huge changes in the pipeline? I am currently training with MSgt (ret) Mike Maroney and so he is drilling us through water con about 4 to 5 times a week but as far as land workouts are concerned I have just been running doing pushups and pullups with no real structure to it. I would like a much more detailed workout that will help prepare me physically for the pipeline. Thanks again for all of your dedication to the USAF future and congrats on making it through the IPAP program!
The programs I offer are not indoc specific, I adapted and changed them to fit the model of A&S which is why the most difficult workout is called the "Get Selected" program. These programs will absolutely offer the structure you need to perform on land and then some. Guys who complete the program to the T are always top of the class. Hit me up at brian@howtobeapj.com if you have any more questions
I'm conditioning while already in the military to cross train over. Probably the best decision. If you don't make it trying to cross train you go back to your career field.
This sounds like a lot of suck, the suck everyone must endure to test themselves to prove how much dedication they have towards the job. There’s ways to make this work, like Brian said, manage your finances, meaning save save save your money and set your automatic payments. Cut what you don’t need vs what you really need. Set a schedule and the suck won’t suck so bad when you get a schedule going. Hard or not, “embrace the suck” for that dream your working towards. Remember what you’re working for because when you’re going through A&S and you get selected, you’ve accomplished that whole chapter, then another will open. Kick down those doors and push forward. Stay motivated!
Greetings, I'm pretty new to your channel, however I'm gonna continue to watch more of your content. Currently I'm 22 and have been working as a cop for nearly a year now. I'm jus wanting to do more for the community and country, so would this be possible to do in the Air NG? Also if you have any suggestions for me I'd be more than happy to hear them
What would you say for someone who is already enlisted and wanting to cross train? I’m an E-4 with almost 3 years in service wanting to do so in my cross training window. I just want to do something outside of my job which is Weapons
I'm in the same boat my man. I have put in for retraining for FY2020. Be fast about it there are only 5 more spots for FTA and 4 for NCOs... like 1st Lt Silva said pull the trigger on it man
Hi Brian, if I fail out if a&s , which I don’t plan on or like to think about but you always need a back up option, does the military allow me to pick my next job before I roll back into round 2 and 3 until I complete the course or am I able to pick it. for instance I would like to go ba prep a&s, ride the pipeline, and graduate but if I fail myself because I cannot complete an event which I pray never happens how long does it take to roll into a new class ? Well I’m waiting if you have to wait awhile, through my wait time I’d like to go fireso I can sharpen my medical knowledge before coming back for round 2 through a&s. I’m not sure how it works for the 3 attempts at pj school since it’s changed to a& s, I remember you saying at Indoc you get 3 attempts to make it through, after that your done. On top of all those questions , do you have any advice for the route I’d like to take ? Thank you so much for reading this
As Brian says, “BURN THE BOATS.” Do not have a backup plan. Go into A&S with a do or die mindset and you are guaranteed to not fail. When you are starving, exhausted, sore, drained and you think to yourself, “Why am I even here? I could be doing XYZ. If I don’t make it at least I can do XYZ,” that just creates doubt in your mind. And A&S is all about mindset. Yeah if you fail everything will work out in the end. That’s life. But I would go into this with the mindset that you have NO other option. I bet your performance and mental toughness will exceed and prevail beyond what you expect of yourself! Many of these SOF guys AFSOC, SEALs, USASOC, and MARSOC all say they did not give themselves an out. Do not give yourself an out. Train smart and train hard and KNOW that you will make it. This is my plan as well. All or nothing.
Hello sir, I'm 155lbs at 6'1 and 18 years old. I decided I want to be a pj and will be putting together a calisthenics and pool plan, is there a certain body type required? Ive just been doubting my skinny like frame.
I mean, be in shape enough to kill the PT standards, but otherwise, you might want to put on some weight if only because, and I've never done it so take this with a grain of salt but one which has been measured, SOF training across the board is a weight losing process. I've seen people who have finished one SOF indoc or another quote 10 pound, 20 pound, 30 pound weight loss. You don't want to be skinny going in or you will have that extra layer of mental battle to go through, and it's one less thing in a series of seemingly infinite things to mentally battle through.
What are your thoughts and what would you recommend on me someone who is in another branch of the military but who want to crossover in the af spec warfare community.
Hey, Brian. For some reason, I thought you left the A.F., but your now at Offutt, I think? Air Guard? Reserves? Active duty? Are you still a PJ? Just curious where your career is taking you?
I’m 30 female considering being a pj. I’ve been training a lot this past year and thinking about this. No kids, no husband, bf… I’m going to talk to a recruiter tomorrow and I’m nervous I won’t qualify 🙃
Have you been reading my texts? I was talking to my parents about doing this just last week... But seriously. Thanks Brian, this is what the voice in my head has been telling me and I’ve been shutting it down because I don’t like the job. But the will to overcome is just as much training as the pool or gym.
Hey Brian, I'm ready to become a CRO, my main concern is not passing the pipeline, it's being able to get out of the career feild after 6 years, my family is very important to me and I can't see myself in and out of the house for 20 years. Can I cross train into another career feild in the air force as an officer after I spend my time as a CRO?
Honestly from what I see from all the SW/SOF videos I watch, if you value your family time more than anything in the world. Don’t join. On top of having no free time for yourself let alone your kids, your body will be very likely destroyed if you follow this career path as it is very demanding and taxing on the body.
I’m a freshman in high school no kids no gf what do you think I should and I don’t know how to swim. Also being black I’m scared because when I watch all these RUclips videos most spec ops or pjs in general are white. Any tips
Talk to guys on the swim team for help learning to swim. Join the swim team after you've learned basics to become great in the water. Problem solved. Also, we live in the most politically correct society ever and women are now being accepted to this training pipeline. You have as equivocal chance as anyone and belong just like anyone else. Erase any mentality that any aspect of accomplishing something is better suited for specific race. It can become an excuse to quit or give up should you ever get a shot at indoc.
@scotiansen No, I wouldn't but I guess it's because I have been the odd man out, in a real sense of the words, a lot and from an early age. I can't speak from any experience but from watching the same videos I am sure @Rise Ayden has and all the books I've read, I don't think anyone will even notice his skin color if he is a solid person. And that's my advice to the OP, just be a solid dude and no-one should care.
Hey I’m 16, a junior in high school and will graduate with an associates of arts but it’s tough and I wanna focus on fitness but with classes and me being a volunteer fire fighter it’s tough so should I focus on fitness and school or school and getting my MR through the fire department?
I've been a TACP 11 years now, fact is you have to be willing to sacrifice and commit to a lifestyle. These careerfields are not for most people and the majority fail out. These programs are for self starters who are expected to perform at 100% with no over site and work in the worst conditions. It's not about the gear or titles it about a mindset of being apart of a team, working to achieve something greater than yourself. At some point all of these jobs get tough and life will suck. That's when your true self will show through. If you are willing to be pushed to the limit and go for broke best of luck and give'em hell. See Ya🤘
Hey brother if I don’t make it through the pj pipeline and I fail out does the military choose my job for me and if they do how long does it take to do start your 2nd and 3rd attempt
@@jonathonmoores9137 My understanding is that they are reworking the spec-war indoc program. They have combined PJ, CCT, TACP and Special Recon(SOWT) students in a 2 week prep course called Battle prep. They test students in water and land abilities and try to put you in the course they think you will succeed in. You do get a say in what you want to do. They get you to passing standards and send you through the pipelines from there. If you want to go PJ route I'd practice swimming and using fin's a lot. That's mostly what they do in there indoc portion. I know several guys who went PJ then switched to TACP from the indoc pipeline. Not sure how it works if you don't make it.... There's a good chance they put you in the next job AF needs.
When life sucks, what did you do to pull through?
Former TACP. It's been a long time and its probably worlds different now. I'm glad I did it really young and dont see how anyone with a family goes special operations. I ended up cross-training into computers in my 8th year and I'm glad I did. It not only eventually set me up for an easier transition into civilian life but I probably avoided alot of family-related issues. Not trying to discourage anyone but its better to think about those factors beforehand. Thanks for posting!
Love that quote!
"Don't pray for an easy life, pray for the strength to endure a difficult one."
You will never gain wisdom from living an easy life, we grow through adversity
Wow, have been mulling over this same decision this past week, perfect timing!
i quit my job 3 weeks ago.... awkward lol
@@SwimFaster Honestly I think it depends on your situation. There isn't a right or wrong answer. I am probably going to go part time soon. Then once I get a ship date for bmt I will definitely quit my job. That way I can dedicate 100% of myself. However this is just what works for me, and may not for someone else.
I try to use work as a training tool. Go in everyday, and try to do you job better than you did it the day before. When your "maxed out" and think you cant do any better then cut the complacency; if you cant improve than your not trying hard enough. Strive every day to be better at the end of the day than you were yesterday.
Quit my job commercail diving to study and workout with pararescue being the adventurous and rewarding lifestyle I'd love to live. Have underwater welding in the bag, being a rewarding and respected career I strongly belive I'm meant for something more, lifes what you make it,love the videos and workouts you post!
Did you make it through the pipeline?
Update us my dude!
Thanks for everything you're doing for us.
Happy to help!
thanks for this, it is something I needed to hear for myself and is forcing me to re think my schedule.
That prayer at the end is good food
Come out to Cheyenne, Wyoming! There's a ton of Airmen out here, myself included, that would love for you to put us through the ringer.
I would love to but I think I am going to be working with some of the local recruiters around here to put on events for them. I'll be sure to try and extend the invite to other dets in the Nebraska and midwest region
I’m currently in the local college fire academy and studying to be EMT at the same time. I’m due to graduate both in June 2020 and take the state exam for both. I’ve always wanted to enlist but never did because well, life. I’ve only recently discovered what a PJ is and I am regretting the fact I didn’t discover this sooner. I’m prepared to enlist after I take my state exams. I’ve already found a battlefield airmen recruiter near me but haven’t pulled the trigger. Brian, I would love some advice.
I would really recommend you look at what is ahead of you, you can always go back to being a firefighter if that is what you want but there is a time limit on the military and especially spec ops
@@HowToBeAPJ what do you mean by time limit?!
How To Be A PJ I feel I’m too invested now I don’t think I can bring myself to drop out. I do feel a much stronger calling to be a PJ. Let’s say I use these next 7 months to train hard while I’m in school. I would be 29 by the time I graduate. Would a recruiter be willing to work with me during this period? Or should I wait until I graduate to reach out? Thank you sir
Kevin Yaya are you on a similar boat as I am?
@@jos5936 not exaxtly but im alil older and i was gonna give myself a year to fully prepare for a&s
Thanks, this was informative and very encouraging!
I've got a question regarding your indoc training guide over on your website. Is it still worth purchasing even though there have been huge changes in the pipeline? I am currently training with MSgt (ret) Mike Maroney and so he is drilling us through water con about 4 to 5 times a week but as far as land workouts are concerned I have just been running doing pushups and pullups with no real structure to it. I would like a much more detailed workout that will help prepare me physically for the pipeline. Thanks again for all of your dedication to the USAF future and congrats on making it through the IPAP program!
The programs I offer are not indoc specific, I adapted and changed them to fit the model of A&S which is why the most difficult workout is called the "Get Selected" program. These programs will absolutely offer the structure you need to perform on land and then some. Guys who complete the program to the T are always top of the class. Hit me up at brian@howtobeapj.com if you have any more questions
I'm sold, thank you for the timely response
This man deserves more credit he's changing the face of Air Force Special Operations
I'm conditioning while already in the military to cross train over.
Probably the best decision. If you don't make it trying to cross train you go back to your career field.
This sounds like a lot of suck, the suck everyone must endure to test themselves to prove how much dedication they have towards the job. There’s ways to make this work, like Brian said, manage your finances, meaning save save save your money and set your automatic payments. Cut what you don’t need vs what you really need. Set a schedule and the suck won’t suck so bad when you get a schedule going. Hard or not, “embrace the suck” for that dream your working towards. Remember what you’re working for because when you’re going through A&S and you get selected, you’ve accomplished that whole chapter, then another will open. Kick down those doors and push forward. Stay motivated!
Best of the best here Thank you all for serving
Great points, thanks for the video
Greetings,
I'm pretty new to your channel, however I'm gonna continue to watch more of your content. Currently I'm 22 and have been working as a cop for nearly a year now. I'm jus wanting to do more for the community and country, so would this be possible to do in the Air NG? Also if you have any suggestions for me I'd be more than happy to hear them
What would you say for someone who is already enlisted and wanting to cross train? I’m an E-4 with almost 3 years in service wanting to do so in my cross training window. I just want to do something outside of my job which is Weapons
Hit up a spec ops recruiter now and see when they can get you to cross train. You need to start training now though!
Thanks for the info!
I'm in the same boat my man. I have put in for retraining for FY2020. Be fast about it there are only 5 more spots for FTA and 4 for NCOs... like 1st Lt Silva said pull the trigger on it man
This is a great topic 👍🏼
I feel it 👍 brother
Hi Brian, if I fail out if a&s , which I don’t plan on or like to think about but you always need a back up option, does the military allow me to pick my next job before I roll back into round 2 and 3 until I complete the course or am I able to pick it. for instance I would like to go ba prep a&s, ride the pipeline, and graduate but if I fail myself because I cannot complete an event which I pray never happens how long does it take to roll into a new class ? Well I’m waiting if you have to wait awhile, through my wait time I’d like to go fireso I can sharpen my medical knowledge before coming back for round 2 through a&s. I’m not sure how it works for the 3 attempts at pj school since it’s changed to a& s, I remember you saying at Indoc you get 3 attempts to make it through, after that your done. On top of all those questions , do you have any advice for the route I’d like to take ? Thank you so much for reading this
As Brian says, “BURN THE BOATS.” Do not have a backup plan. Go into A&S with a do or die mindset and you are guaranteed to not fail. When you are starving, exhausted, sore, drained and you think to yourself, “Why am I even here? I could be doing XYZ. If I don’t make it at least I can do XYZ,” that just creates doubt in your mind. And A&S is all about mindset. Yeah if you fail everything will work out in the end. That’s life. But I would go into this with the mindset that you have NO other option. I bet your performance and mental toughness will exceed and prevail beyond what you expect of yourself! Many of these SOF guys AFSOC, SEALs, USASOC, and MARSOC all say they did not give themselves an out. Do not give yourself an out. Train smart and train hard and KNOW that you will make it. This is my plan as well. All or nothing.
@@RealBREAKtheArtist thx I needed to hear that
Hey. I am planning on joining the airforce as Security forces (Raven) for 4-6 years and than later on going for Special Ops (PJ) is this possible?
Yes , this is possible. I'm not sure but you may be able to cross train
Why are you wanting to go Security Forces instead of training hard for it now and going PJ?
Hello sir, I'm 155lbs at 6'1 and 18 years old. I decided I want to be a pj and will be putting together a calisthenics and pool plan, is there a certain body type required? Ive just been doubting my skinny like frame.
I mean, be in shape enough to kill the PT standards, but otherwise, you might want to put on some weight if only because, and I've never done it so take this with a grain of salt but one which has been measured, SOF training across the board is a weight losing process. I've seen people who have finished one SOF indoc or another quote 10 pound, 20 pound, 30 pound weight loss. You don't want to be skinny going in or you will have that extra layer of mental battle to go through, and it's one less thing in a series of seemingly infinite things to mentally battle through.
Go get after it and your body will adapt. Nutrition and recovery is key.
What are your thoughts and what would you recommend on me someone who is in another branch of the military but who want to crossover in the af spec warfare community.
Hey, Brian. For some reason, I thought you left the A.F., but your now at Offutt, I think? Air Guard? Reserves? Active duty? Are you still a PJ? Just curious where your career is taking you?
Do all Guard/Reserve units require you to go through MEPS before trying out?
Walter Aerospace yes
@@Hugh_Jaynus Thanks.
I really appreciate this video. Much needed.
I’m 30 female considering being a pj. I’ve been training a lot this past year and thinking about this. No kids, no husband, bf… I’m going to talk to a recruiter tomorrow and I’m nervous I won’t qualify 🙃
Good luck to you!
@@HowToBeAPJ Tysm! Your videos have been helping me ease up about it. I seriously want to do this
My dad was a TACP for 21 years
I like the 6-8 minute videos 👍🏻
Have you heard of civil air patrol‘s PJOC (Pararescue orientation course) and if so what are your thoughts on it?
What is that?? I'm trying to look for it online and I cannot find it on the AF Civil Patrol Website? Sounds interesting.
YoungNinja- 117 it’s CAP, I’m going to my first meeting Tuesday.
Have you been reading my texts? I was talking to my parents about doing this just last week...
But seriously. Thanks Brian, this is what the voice in my head has been telling me and I’ve been shutting it down because I don’t like the job. But the will to overcome is just as much training as the pool or gym.
Hey Brian, I'm ready to become a CRO, my main concern is not passing the pipeline, it's being able to get out of the career feild after 6 years, my family is very important to me and I can't see myself in and out of the house for 20 years. Can I cross train into another career feild in the air force as an officer after I spend my time as a CRO?
Honestly from what I see from all the SW/SOF videos I watch, if you value your family time more than anything in the world. Don’t join. On top of having no free time for yourself let alone your kids, your body will be very likely destroyed if you follow this career path as it is very demanding and taxing on the body.
Lol I miss read it I’m a 2w1 and I’m training to push for cct It will be a few years but I’m working on it. Everyone don’t give up much love
I’m a freshman in high school no kids no gf what do you think I should and I don’t know how to swim. Also being black I’m scared because when I watch all these RUclips videos most spec ops or pjs in general are white. Any tips
Talk to guys on the swim team for help learning to swim. Join the swim team after you've learned basics to become great in the water. Problem solved. Also, we live in the most politically correct society ever and women are now being accepted to this training pipeline. You have as equivocal chance as anyone and belong just like anyone else. Erase any mentality that any aspect of accomplishing something is better suited for specific race. It can become an excuse to quit or give up should you ever get a shot at indoc.
I am curious, why do white spec ops guys scare you as a black man?
@scotiansen No, I wouldn't but I guess it's because I have been the odd man out, in a real sense of the words, a lot and from an early age. I can't speak from any experience but from watching the same videos I am sure @Rise Ayden has and all the books I've read, I don't think anyone will even notice his skin color if he is a solid person.
And that's my advice to the OP, just be a solid dude and no-one should care.
Walter Aerospace I wasn’t saying I was scared of white spec ops I was saying that u really don’t see black people in the Career field
@@riseayden6225 My misunderstanding. Apologies.
God bless
How much does the PJ pipeline differ from the CRO pipeline?
CRO's don't have EMT training , most of the other schools in the pipeline is similar (sere, airborne etc.)
It’s like an extra 9 weeks for OCS at the very least. Then I’m sure other leadership schools.
Hey I’m 16, a junior in high school and will graduate with an associates of arts but it’s tough and I wanna focus on fitness but with classes and me being a volunteer fire fighter it’s tough so should I focus on fitness and school or school and getting my MR through the fire department?
I really wish I watched this video 9 months ago
Is that quote from JFK?
Lol I may have to quit the airforce just to get back in
I'm an Omaha native! Are you stationed at Offut?
can a muslim become a pj
Yes the military doesn't discriminate against Muslims.