Ep 607: AFSW FAQs

Send us Fan Mail Aaron, Trent, and Peaches jump into a full Ones Ready FAQ episode covering the questions future Air Force Special Warfare candidates keep asking. The team breaks down long-term training timelines, how to prepare 18 to 24 months out, why Zone 2 matters, how often to ruck, how much weight to use, and why rucking can break you down if you train it stupidly. They also talk pool training for STO phase two, whether losing the Special Warfare BMT flights matters, what to do after a medical disqualification, and how to think about paramedic before the PJ pipeline. The crew also hits TACP, CCT, SR, Ranger School, airborne and free fall opportunities, prior-service retraining, pay, spouse resources, imposter syndrome, down-regulating after stress, and why the next generation needs to focus less on internet rumors and more on performance. If you are trying to get into Air Force Special Warfare, stop guessing. This is the kind of stuff you need to hear before you ship. Check out Tasty Gains: TastyGains.com Train with Modern Athlete Strength Systems: OnesReady.com Register for Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Join the Ones Ready membership for early access, members-only episodes, and exclusive content. Chapters: 00:00 - Intro, Tasty Gains, Modern Athlete, and Ones Ready Membership 03:06 - Long-Term Training 18 to 24 Months Out 06:48 - Why Operator Training Summit Helps Early 08:15 - Should STO Candidates Be in the Pool Every Day? 10:50 - How Fast Should Your Zone 2 Pace Be? 13:54 - How Often Should You Ruck? 17:15 - TF Voodoo, Load Carriage, and Foot Care 17:40 - Training and Diet While Active Duty 19:13 - Low-Cost Fins and Booties 20:11 - Grappling and Striking Background 21:04 - Thoughts on the New Assessment and Selection 22:33 - Medical Disqualification and Waivers 25:50 - Are TACPs Going Through Pre-Dive? 27:07 - Pre-Dive and Combat Dive Stories 29:31 - Special Warfare BMT Flights Going Away 31:49 - Does Having Paramedic Help in the PJ Pipeline? 35:35 - Non-SOF Airmen Attending Airborne, Free Fall, or Air Assault 38:25 - If SR Gets Absorbed by CCT 39:58 - Civilian to CRO Application Advice 42:18 - CCTs, JTAC, PJs, and Ranger School 43:43 - Ten-Year Tech Sergeant Retraining Odds 44:50 - Pay Scale and Living Within Your Means 47:00 - Imposter Syndrome in the Pipeline 50:39 - Down-Regulating After Stress 54:19 - What Happened to the Other PJ Host? 54:50 - Dagger, Jungle Warfare, and Future Guests 55:58 - Is Zulu Working? 58:10 - MMI Swamp Foxes and Prep Programs 59:07 - Resources for Spouses 01:01:58 - Why PJs Have Great Hair 01:03:09 - Why PJs Are So Cool 01:04:09 - Final Thoughts and Wrap-Up Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.com Find an Air Force Recruiter: AirForce.com Collabs: Ones Ready - OnesReady.com 18A Fitness - Promo Code: ONESREADY ATACLete - Follow the URL (no promo code): ATACLete Danger Close Apparel - Promo Code: ONESREADY DFND Apparel...