Don’t have an interest in becoming a pj but I’ve been watching these videos for a little while and I feel like sharing something. I’m a corpsman, I was attached to Marines in ‘13 in Afghan at the time and there was a svbied that went off at a PB next to mine. It was a mass cal and three corpsman to like 8 treatable casualties. The casualties didn’t speak English and I was treating two guys through an interpreter. Worse day of my life. Then pjs showed up and took straight control of the scene and evacuated everyone. I remember it because they’d been doing runs all day I think they didn’t even have medical gear themselves. I guess hearing these videos gives me a better perspective on what type of guys do that job. Always wondered, not disappointed at all. Thanks
This is just a fantasy confirmation of how adversity can mold and develop someone into greatness when they embrace the adversity, overcome it and succeed in spite of everything! The people I've seen who go through this route seem to always rise to the top of their professions!! 👍
You're amazing. I'm a 63 year old USAF veteran. I had a rough 2020: hospitalized with COVID, fell and broke humerus bone. I'm making a comeback. Thank you for inspiring me to hang in there. Best wishes to you, sir.
I love this video because not many people talk about failure. It is extremely uncomfortable to fail, but it contains very valuable information about yourself. Thank you for this amazing podcast, it is a great help!
Kudos to you Aaron, this super hit like dangerously close to home lol I’m going through some of the exact same things right now beginning my crosstrain. This was a huge help though thank you!
This was some real stuff. I think in a big way, at least for me, this is more motivating than hearing a lot of the other stuff on the podcast. That's not to bag on you guys at all, cause the podcast has been nothing but awesome. But this is a special kind of inspiration since it's not just like "I'm a badass now and always have been". Instead it shows us regular dudes that you had humble roots and personal struggles too, just like a lot of us trying to get where you are and serve with you guys. Thanks for sharing, seriously a badass video
Great Video, lots of valid points. This is information sorely needed and you have the real-world experience to have folks pay attention. I was a HC-130 Crewchief with the 67th ARRS which became the 67th SOS, Night Owls, at that time we were located at RAF Woodbridge, 86-90. Different jobs, same mission. Worked with some very good PJ's. Much respect
Failure is an option, just not a fun one. Made it all the way to combat control school and I made some bad choices and it forced me to face issues surrounding my integrity. Luckily, a SNCO was willing to help me get into the TACP pipeline and I ended up having the best couple of year of my life!
@@OnesReady Gotta be honest with oneself and do what you can. I had an amazing time in the AF. If I had been open and honest, who knows, could have been a controller but I was able to do some super cool things as a TACP!
This video is perfect for someone like me. I enjoyed hearing a little bit about cross training with an established life vs fresh out of high school or something similar when you have no strings attached. Great video!
I really admire your drive and commitment to achieving your goal even through some failures. It’s really an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing. I’d like to hear sometime why you picked Pararescue and how you knew it was what you wanted.
Currently working my crosstrain package right now. No truer words have been spoken, the added difficulty and hoops you have to jump through to crosstrain are tough.
Thank you for your honest story of failure and triumph. I've been doing so much research about PJ's and CRO's. Currently in college and about to graduate within a year, but will join the air force and aim for that CRO spot.
Very heavy hitting, thank you for sharing this with us. Can you guys put together some information for prior service guys? I’m aware of the initial process and how much of it is parallel to the crosstraining route, but there are still plenty of unknowns. Maintaining rank, pipeline as TDY without a home station, waivers etc. Thank y’all for these videos, they are an excellent resource.
I’m currently in Security Forces and I love hearing these stories. It gives some hope for maybe a future cross train. Don’t get me wrong Security Forces isn’t bad, but I feel like I’m mean for something more in the area of AFSOC
Thanks for the video MSgt. I'm not sure If I will be able to make my transition yet but I have all the same feelings being married and have a 7 year old daughter. But at the same time they are already supportive with my military career and everyday its in the back of my head to go for it if the opportunity is there.
The PJ's at Moody are a good group so are the TACP/JTAC. The British guys are hilarious. I'm a LEO in Valdosta and I'd love to get some more training on the TCCC.
A great reflection of your events and it was good to know that as a crosstrainie I'll be TDY from my base. That'll just make things wierd if I have to return and report back at every step because I'm in Italy.
This was perfect follow up to the last episodes. If you have anyone that could speak about mil-mil couples retraining and info about how assignment works with that joint spouse code it would be appreciated!
Thanks for sharing this. This made me realize I need at least try for Special Forces and Special Operations. If I try, at least I can say that I did. Don't want to live my life with that what if.
This video was very relatable and I’m glad to see that you can reach your end goal after all that. I went through Indoc(also at age 21) twice, balls 1 and 2 of 2016-2017, made it to ETD and failed buddy breathing, then got washed back to the next class. They sent us home on Christmas break and I met a girl that I ended up quiting to be with next class (regretted quitting ever since). I got washed into security forces and am currently on the Marine Patrol section at Macdill, Fl and am trying to cross train back into pararescue. However, I also messed my back up on a deadlift, during pre deployment training, and have had a hard time getting my run down to where it used to be. How did you recover from your injury so quickly? And do you have any tips for me that could help?
Btw Sergeant Silva was one of my instructors and I reached out to him last year on the re-training process, so I appreciate all of your guys videos. It’s been a big help!
There are several different mindsets when it comes to recovery from an injury, so it all depends on the severity. Most of us do not stop training even when we are injured. If we have to immobilize a body part due to injury, we just train around it or slowly start working through the ranges of movement required to get that injured part back to normal.
Yeah- left handed people. They’re a real pain to shoot with on the range (they have to do things/turn opposite ways in drills) and it’s always an issue.
So, has it happened? One time that I am aware of, yes. So it's *technically possible* , however, you would have to resign your commission, which is no easy feat and typically not looked upon very well.
Depending on manning, you may be able to do it after your halfway point (3 years), given the job you're trying to retrain into is on the shortfall listing. Usually PJ, CCT, SR, and TACP are always on the shortfall list. Otherwise, you'd have to wait 5 years.
@@ketchupbottle5964 man my recruiter here in Southern California said i have a 0.64 chance of getting fire protection & im a EMT-b so he tried signing me up for pararescue, do you have any tips on how to push for fire?
Don’t have an interest in becoming a pj but I’ve been watching these videos for a little while and I feel like sharing something. I’m a corpsman, I was attached to Marines in ‘13 in Afghan at the time and there was a svbied that went off at a PB next to mine. It was a mass cal and three corpsman to like 8 treatable casualties. The casualties didn’t speak English and I was treating two guys through an interpreter. Worse day of my life. Then pjs showed up and took straight control of the scene and evacuated everyone. I remember it because they’d been doing runs all day I think they didn’t even have medical gear themselves. I guess hearing these videos gives me a better perspective on what type of guys do that job. Always wondered, not disappointed at all. Thanks
Thanks for sharing, that's never fun dealing with those kinds of situations.
This is just a fantasy confirmation of how adversity can mold and develop someone into greatness when they embrace the adversity, overcome it and succeed in spite of everything! The people I've seen who go through this route seem to always rise to the top of their professions!! 👍
You're amazing. I'm a 63 year old USAF veteran. I had a rough 2020: hospitalized with COVID, fell and broke humerus bone. I'm making a comeback. Thank you for inspiring me to hang in there. Best wishes to you, sir.
a tip: you can watch movies at flixzone. I've been using it for watching all kinds of movies recently.
@Jaden Reginald yea, I have been using Flixzone for years myself :)
Hope you're doing okay.
Love your transparency Aaron, it has a bigger impact on dudes then you probably think. Love this
Hey, thanks. Definitely not an easy thing to do, but I prefer it to the other options out there.
I love this video because not many people talk about failure. It is extremely uncomfortable to fail, but it contains very valuable information about yourself. Thank you for this amazing podcast, it is a great help!
Kudos to you Aaron, this super hit like dangerously close to home lol I’m going through some of the exact same things right now beginning my crosstrain. This was a huge help though thank you!
Then I suppose this was worth it. I am glad you enjoyed it. Keep training hard!!!
This was some real stuff. I think in a big way, at least for me, this is more motivating than hearing a lot of the other stuff on the podcast. That's not to bag on you guys at all, cause the podcast has been nothing but awesome. But this is a special kind of inspiration since it's not just like "I'm a badass now and always have been". Instead it shows us regular dudes that you had humble roots and personal struggles too, just like a lot of us trying to get where you are and serve with you guys. Thanks for sharing, seriously a badass video
Hey, thank you very much for the kind words.
Great Video, lots of valid points. This is information sorely needed and you have the real-world experience to have folks pay attention. I was a HC-130 Crewchief with the 67th ARRS which became the 67th SOS, Night Owls, at that time we were located at RAF Woodbridge, 86-90. Different jobs, same mission. Worked with some very good PJ's. Much respect
Failure is an option, just not a fun one. Made it all the way to combat control school and I made some bad choices and it forced me to face issues surrounding my integrity. Luckily, a SNCO was willing to help me get into the TACP pipeline and I ended up having the best couple of year of my life!
Dude, thanks for putting that out there. It's a tough thing to try to explain, but you get it.
@@OnesReady Gotta be honest with oneself and do what you can. I had an amazing time in the AF. If I had been open and honest, who knows, could have been a controller but I was able to do some super cool things as a TACP!
This video is perfect for someone like me. I enjoyed hearing a little bit about cross training with an established life vs fresh out of high school or something similar when you have no strings attached. Great video!
Thank you for the input!
I really admire your drive and commitment to achieving your goal even through some failures. It’s really an inspiring story. Thank you for sharing. I’d like to hear sometime why you picked Pararescue and how you knew it was what you wanted.
Thanks for the kind words. I picked Pararescue because I felt like I could help and be an asset, that's all. I just connected with the mission set.
Fantastic stuff coming from these folks!
Your story has made a deep impact on me today. Even if I do not make it the first time , I will keep trying.
Well, I am humbled by those words. Thank you, and train hard.
Currently working my crosstrain package right now. No truer words have been spoken, the added difficulty and hoops you have to jump through to crosstrain are tough.
It is- but it's worth it. Stay the course!
How long do you have to wait to cross train into pj
Tyler Reinhardt dependent on the length of your contract. 4 year enlistees @ 24 months 6 year enlistees @36 months time in service.
Thank you for your honest story of failure and triumph. I've been doing so much research about PJ's and CRO's. Currently in college and about to graduate within a year, but will join the air force and aim for that CRO spot.
Did you make into phase I/ phase II? I am transferring to Reserves to go to school and I wanna try and go CRO too
Very heavy hitting, thank you for sharing this with us. Can you guys put together some information for prior service guys? I’m aware of the initial process and how much of it is parallel to the crosstraining route, but there are still plenty of unknowns. Maintaining rank, pipeline as TDY without a home station, waivers etc. Thank y’all for these videos, they are an excellent resource.
That's a great idea and yes we can. Thank you!
Fantastic video, thanks for sharing your unique perspective.
No worries- hope we helped. -A
I’m currently in Security Forces and I love hearing these stories. It gives some hope for maybe a future cross train.
Don’t get me wrong Security Forces isn’t bad, but I feel like I’m mean for something more in the area of AFSOC
This deserve more views. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟
Honestly, I was a little worried about putting it out there. Thanks for the feedback- I appreciate it!
Very helpful! Thank you for the honest advice .
No worries!
Thanks for the video MSgt. I'm not sure If I will be able to make my transition yet but I have all the same feelings being married and have a 7 year old daughter. But at the same time they are already supportive with my military career and everyday its in the back of my head to go for it if the opportunity is there.
And they deliver!!
We said we would... this was definitely a raw/real talk about stuff. Hope you like it.
The PJ's at Moody are a good group so are the TACP/JTAC. The British guys are hilarious. I'm a LEO in Valdosta and I'd love to get some more training on the TCCC.
A great reflection of your events and it was good to know that as a crosstrainie I'll be TDY from my base. That'll just make things wierd if I have to return and report back at every step because I'm in Italy.
"Earn each breath" I like it
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This was perfect follow up to the last episodes. If you have anyone that could speak about mil-mil couples retraining and info about how assignment works with that joint spouse code it would be appreciated!
We absolutely do. thanks for the suggestion, we will get on it!
Great video and cool insight into Aaron and his cross training experience
I'm in a very similar position to where you were when you went to airborne. Thanks for your insight.
just now seeing this but i’m currently an acla looking to cross train when i can. thanks for the info man. really inspiring story way to stick it out
Hey, thanks for the kind words. You can do it, just takes the work. - A
Thanks for sharing this. This made me realize I need at least try for Special Forces and Special Operations. If I try, at least I can say that I did. Don't want to live my life with that what if.
Even if you fail, at least you’ll know. Lots of people don’t get that far. Good luck! - A
This video was very relatable and I’m glad to see that you can reach your end goal after all that. I went through Indoc(also at age 21) twice, balls 1 and 2 of 2016-2017, made it to ETD and failed buddy breathing, then got washed back to the next class. They sent us home on Christmas break and I met a girl that I ended up quiting to be with next class (regretted quitting ever since). I got washed into security forces and am currently on the Marine Patrol section at Macdill, Fl and am trying to cross train back into pararescue. However, I also messed my back up on a deadlift, during pre deployment training, and have had a hard time getting my run down to where it used to be. How did you recover from your injury so quickly? And do you have any tips for me that could help?
Btw Sergeant Silva was one of my instructors and I reached out to him last year on the re-training process, so I appreciate all of your guys videos. It’s been a big help!
There are several different mindsets when it comes to recovery from an injury, so it all depends on the severity. Most of us do not stop training even when we are injured. If we have to immobilize a body part due to injury, we just train around it or slowly start working through the ranges of movement required to get that injured part back to normal.
im cross training into tacp. im putting in my packet soon
Thanks for the video.
What is the best tip for drown proofing? And essentially what’s the longest you’ll go underwater for during the test?
Thanks
such a great story
Im currently at Bolling AFB. I want to cross train to be a PJ. When can I start my cross training? Thanks
Is there a list of questions one should ask themself before joining afspecwar much like your previous commander asked you?
At 18:30 he mentions "lefties". Can anyone explain what that means?
Yeah- left handed people. They’re a real pain to shoot with on the range (they have to do things/turn opposite ways in drills) and it’s always an issue.
What if your duty station is overseas? Do you still tdy to all pipeline schools?
Is there any stuff on the Cyber jobs for the Airforce? I’ve been looking at those
My problem is that dam math on the afqt
Look up Khan academy and the organic chemistry tutor
can you cross train to CRO from Pj? after all the training? with bachlor degree
So, has it happened? One time that I am aware of, yes. So it's *technically possible* , however, you would have to resign your commission, which is no easy feat and typically not looked upon very well.
Thank you for reply!
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So I’m a firefighter signed into a 6 year contract. Do I have to wait until my 5 year mark to cross train into pj or can I do it earlier?
Depending on manning, you may be able to do it after your halfway point (3 years), given the job you're trying to retrain into is on the shortfall listing. Usually PJ, CCT, SR, and TACP are always on the shortfall list. Otherwise, you'd have to wait 5 years.
Was it hard getting the contract for fire?
@@MsFshuffling nah it’s like secfo. They need firefighters.
@@ketchupbottle5964 man my recruiter here in Southern California said i have a 0.64 chance of getting fire protection & im a EMT-b so he tried signing me up for pararescue, do you have any tips on how to push for fire?
@@MsFshuffling yeah tell him to fuck off and get fire lol my recruiter tried to do the same