Ep 301: USAF CCT Functional Manager CMSgt Geoff Ikert- CCT UPDATES

Send us Fan MailYou could say that Ones Ready *REALLY* puts the FUN in FUNctional manager, you know what I'm saying!!!! We have fun here. Combat Control Trainees- listen up, this one is for you. Combat Controller, Chief Master Sergeant Geoff Ikert has a 20 year career full of accolades. Chief Ikert sat down with Aaron and Peaches to talk about every single update you need for the pipeline. Thanks to Chief Ikert for providing the ground truth on what's happening in the world of Combat Control, both pipeline changes and in the career field. We really take pride in being the Air Force's official UNofficial podcast, and we want to say thanks to all our members for always supporting us! Chapters00:00 Introduction and Combat Control Career Field01:33 Background and Journey to Combat Control03:27 Military Experience and Deployment05:22 Interest in Air Force Special Operations06:20 Role of Combat Control in Air Force07:44 Transitioning to Air Force and Challenges09:38 First Assignment at Mildenhall12:19 Experience as an Overseas Airman13:15 Maturity and Responsibility in Special Operations15:07 Role of Special Operations in Low Intensity Conflict16:54 Forecasting the Future of Special Tactics25:51 Consolidation and Efficiency in Air Force Special Warfare32:59 The Value of Joint Terminal Attack Control (JTAC)35:22 The Evolution of Global Access and Force Projection38:18 Consolidation and Efficiency in Air Force Special Warfare42:05 Expectation Management and Opportunities46:58 Combat Diver Qualification50:13 Training and Qualifications53:06 Advice for JoiningTo join our community, please click on this link https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/joinSupport the showJoin this channel to get access to perks: HEREBuzzsprout Subscription page:  HERERegister for our Operator Training Summit:  OperatorTrainingSummit.comCollabs:Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code:  ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code):  ATACLeteDanger Close Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYDFND Apparel - Promo Code:  ONESREADYHoist - Promo Code:  ONESR...