Phil Quintana I’ve talked to a marine recruiter about 6 months ago and I was going in blindfolded so a co-worker and friend of mine who was an Air Force Phoenix Raven Veteran for 30 something years and talked me into to looking into PJ’s and/or Security Forces and I’m totally hooked In the process now of getting into the Air Force and I can’t wait!
@@BigBoyaf9669 Go for it! You'll see and do things or go places civilians can only dream about or can't even imagine. The topper? You'll be getting paid to see and do and go! Another plus is you'll make life long friends. Yeah, recruit training is a pain and being the FNG is a drag but the experiences you'll have more than make up for it. Good luck!
PJ's were recruiting when I went through basic in the 80's. One guy from our flight made it through the preliminary testing at Lackland. Found out recently he was one of the 20 percent who made it all the way through training. Did his 20 as a PJ.
Retired at 26 years. Pretty much the same type recruiting story. Marines and Army called me every night. Navy, here and there. Air Force could care less about me joining. I figured, that had to be the right way to go.
@@parchment543 sir based on the sound of your message and questions I aspire to become a pj and would love to talk to you and have you give me some advice sir
The Air Force has always been a little more "laid back" than the other services. I've even heard them referred to as "A private business but with uniforms." Ha ha. But PJ's and CCT's are totally different. As good as or even better than Seal's or Ranger's. The cream of the crop so to speak.
speaking of IVs... I'm a loadmaster. at the time of this really short story i was flying on the HC-130P on a local training line with some PJs. They were doing IVs on each other as the plane bounced around on the flight. There were only 2 PJs on this flight, so they were taking turns on each other doing the IVs. One of them was having a hard time because it was night time, and I could see the guy getting poked trying to guide him but having a hard time because it was his own arm and they werent on comms so they were just yelling. I asked the pilot if he had any reservations on me giving them my arm to train on. Nope. long story short we spent about 10-15 minutes trying to get a vein on me. good training for him i guess :D my arm was a little sore but that IV was nice. cools you off during a low level during the summer in the south.
This video relieved my stress about being able to cross-train and not be in the cross-training window for a PJ. I needed this video so much. Every time I think Kyle can't make a better video, he says "BET!"
He wasn't scared for his safety 😲😲😲 And openly show himself in this video. My guy who was once a PJ won't even want to take a selfie. Hahaha. 💕 Always amazed of these supermen!
Don’t forget Patrick AFB. The PJ’s run a squadron out of there. It’s a very small base for NASA/ Weather support. I got to help out with Air Force Ancillary training stuff for PJ’s at Patrick AFB, and RAF Mildenhal in England. SARP, and annual ADLS is Nobody’s favorite thing to do. Every human that worked at those detachment or Squadron really and oddly seemed to be a genuine good person. - It was different. Nobody liked Wing, Ops, or Maintenance Training. PJ’s and all support staff were beyond polite and awesome in every way to me and anyone I saw interact with them. The Brit Secretary was pure gold at Mildenhal in 2011-2012.
This man is the epitome of an American Man. I have shown this video to my boys because Cion's level of competence qualified with his innate humility is the cornerstone of success. Wonderful video and wonderful interview Kyle. Thank you!
These interviews are so invaluable. I actually chose Air Force over the other branches because of helpful conversations I had with random airmen at cafes (I was studying for the ASVAB). Now going through MEPS and everything, I've gotten to talk to more soldiers who've been really kind to share their experiences and knowledge. I'm really interested in pararescue, and watching this video feels just like another helpful conversation. Keep it up man 👍
About 120 Coneheads started out, I quit when there were 9 of us: several did not make it through the Pipe. Guys, it crushed me for years! Okay, since I've sorted myself out: personal life is dialed, early life trauma dialed; I now run ultras, hit the bike through mountains, climb, teach my kid freediving, can breathhold 75m 42 pull-ups max. Would I "now" change my decision to have quit? No, as I've been through a sort of Dante's Inferno, redemption through JC, but it was in retrospect a decision that added to my already traumatized life -- light at the end of the tunnel, though. I wish there was one piece of wisdom I could convey, but there's nothing better than this -- DON'T QUIT.
I'm airforce weather and I had to do ECAC which is a week long SERE course because I'm army support. To this day still the best training I've ever received in the military
Ive watched a lot of things on pj's and indoc and this might be the most valuable video yet. Thank you Kyle! Combat controller next please! like so he sees this :)
I like that he talked about the career stuff, it's good to know that it's common for guys to do something that takes an aspect of the work and not be a lifer.
Thanks for the video and info. I'm from Trinidad (in the Caribbean ), I plan on joining the US Air Force next year only to be a PJ. I just can't wait for when opportunity meets + preparation = good things can happen/ luck as some may call it.
We had a martial arts tournament/exhibition at the rec center in Al Khobar and the place was packed. Either a PJ or combat controller walked in after the event had already started. It was surreal how the crowd parted like he was Moses as he took his seat down front. Everyone knew who the real badass was.
Really love these personal interviews with different jobs in the Air Force! Can you do a video with someone who works in Services? Many are scared to receive that job & also many don’t know much about what they really do.
when I was an instructor, I always asked the new students why they wanted to join. It is interesting the stories and to think every single person goes to the recruiter by themselves.
PJs recruited in the 1970s out of BMT. They would talk to those who had athletic backgrounds. After BMT you would go to a 2 week intensive training, and then the killer was the swimming test. They trained together with three different SpecOps. My athletic background was swimming, so I blew through that easily. But then you could "split" with to the older version of Combat Air Controller or PJ. I didn't like the medicine so did CAC. BUT, always respected the PJs. Wonderful guys, a lot of fun to be around, and respected by everyone. Now its done a lot different. For example SERE was new and changing. Vietnam was ending. Etc. Always proud of my association with the PJs. What great about this interview is that a lot of people do not realize the civilian support the PJs provide. They are the highest trained in the search and rescue field and can do just about everything. I hope they use the feet symbol. I remember those same feet on a tee shirt named Hang Ten. But that was their informal symbol: the two bare feet.
Great Video! I'm a Structural in CE in the ANG, been deployed overseas. I reenlisted for another 6. I love your videos. Keep up the great work Gott! God Bless!
@@ares1469 This is getting interesting, like I have seen A LOT of guys saying that they are off to their respective SPECWAR selection in the YT comment section, but when we civvies try to ask them of their current status, we'll only gets like ONE reply, if we r lucky. Really makes me curious to the bone in regard to their current pipeline status
11 training courses across different places in the country, a few of which are five months long each. I don't know how you can retain that much training and then apply it. These guys are the real deal.
He’s just scratching the surface of his fun their daily training can be. There are only about 500 PJs now in these special tactics squadrons now and are a very tight knit and positive group. They also get the best gear, it’s always new.
The most detailed, informative video on a MOS that I’ve ever seen, this was very helpful 10/10 on this video. If each branch had someone speak in the manner this gentleman does in the detail he did keeping a open minded opinion it would be so helpful to new recruits on picking a MOS best suited for them!
I was a US Army Scout Sniper for 9 years to honor my father, My Stepfather was a B52 bomber, So I signed up to honor him as well, So in order to honor my Stepfather I joined the US Airforce PJ'S and only the Officers knew my Sniper background. Then next thing I knew I was in USA PJ'S, for was 4 tours in Iraq and Afghanistan, so I signed up to honor Stepfather. An that is it my family since the Revolutionary war has been part of the Military know matter what branch. Uncles During WWII Army, Navy, Airforce, Marines
Love this video. I went thru PJ indoc and pipeline training from OLH-AMCOS at Lackland to Hurlburt Field. I learned so much and it was definitely challenging and detailed in format. I have slot of respect for PJs , CCTs, and the beret. HH PAVEHAWK is better than the Jolly Green Giants and the Pavelow. Thank u for serving, and willing to lay a sacrifice upon the altar of freedom for this great country. Might want to consider moving into the space force. Space FORCE falls under the US air Force like Marines under US Navy. We are in need of some really good men. There is so much to do and it's incredibly fascinating and interesting. HEROES WANTED!!
Haha, this dude was on the AFSOC recruiting IG and youtube channel. Wish he’d talk more on the Special Tactics side, I know it might be hard since maybe he’s only been at Rescue Squadrons but I know that some PJs are at Special Tactics squadrons like at McChord airfield, Pope airfield, etc. So I’d like to know what exactly the difference is in training/mission set (I know they’re trying to merge the two as well). Love the video though man, big kudos to both of you for making this happen!
I’m talking to a recruiter about this tomorrow. I tried the army, they weren’t interested, the marines didn’t even call me back. So Air Force must be the way to go. PJ looks like an exhilarating job
Free 3 square meals a day, get to hang out with your buddies, free medical service when you need it. Man, I had a ball when I was in the army. Growing up in a small town, got to travel around the world was the best thing that I ever experienced. I can only imagine being in the air force be triple more exciting!
Thought this was an amazing interview. Been following Kyle since started.Worked with MARSOC, SF, SEAL's, PJ/CCT's and once with AF Weather as a deployed Airlift team guy. Was in 33rd Air Rescue Recover Sq before they went all SpecSpooky. Had so many PJ friends that I biked with, swam with, and played Rugby with in which one was in a fatal MH-47 crash. Went through NCOA with a PJ and what I like about video is how Kyle breaks away the mystery of our Combat Airman.
Hey Kyle, I've been following you for a while now and I appreciate you taking the time out to make these videos. I've been at crossroads between pararescue and pilot, if I can make a request a video on a fellow soldier that is a pilot in the Air Force, I'm sure alot of us would appreciate it! Thank you for your service Señor!
@@nicklebac6753 thank you so much for bringing this to my attention I was not aware of that and I’ve been following him for years and purchased his programs.
Davis monrhan represent, living out in Tucson and seeing the mountains you will know how amazing it is. I used to see the pavehawks flying, little did I know PJs were on em. The a-10s were cool too.
Yeyyyyyyyyy about time you did this I’ve been waiting for this. Also huge fun love your videos so much. Thank you for finally making this. You made some pretty good questions even tho some were obvious, still very much appreciated. You did clear up some questions I had which is awesome. Thank you so much
Dang. Well, I'm in security forces tech school right now but hearing about a day in the life of a PJ almost, *almost* makes me want to do that... it sounds so freaking cool.
I have been waiting for a pj Interview. I am training for the PAST right now. It's always a pleasue to hear from a PJ. Thanks for the advice and info. Hooyah
@@YohanM99 I'm training on the Pre Selection SOA regime for the Joint Task Force 2 (JTF2). Its bloody difficult. The canadian military are thinking about implementing a program similar to 18x or option 40 .. I reckon this will be for the tier 2 units of CSOR & CJIRU seeing how you cant get a direct entry to delta force (or, in this case, Jtf2 lol). Cheers from Nova Scotia
Dude, much respect! I was an AF Generator mechanic/ Power Pro guy. Always looked up to the beret wearing folks. Looking back really wish I would have tried one of the ST groups. I can't swim..lol so that leaves me TACP. But still enjoyed my time in.
i looked at airforce controller and it didn't peak my interest. i also looked at linguistic and that didn't also peak mine. Then i learned about this job and it definitely peaked my interest. I love fitness and outdoors, matches my criteria.
I work at a gym and have been working out every day (except weekends) and will continue to do so until I graduate college. Once that is done, Air Force Officer Program. Pilot is my first pick, CRO is my next.
As someone training to be a PJ and go through basic this fall and A&S in spring 2020 you don’t know how awesome this video is! It has been a huge help to get a better view on the day to day life of a PJ and just overall more info. Makes me wanna join even more! Thanks!
Awesome video, incredible collaboration, and amazing content. This job is definitely interesting, and this video is reaching many people, which are all benefiting from it.
This is a fucken trip. I barely found your vids like 4-5 months ago when I was looking into AF jobs. Did a whole bunch of research, decided PJ route. And while im at the library studying, I see you post a new vid w a PJ. What are the chances Lmfao
Cool....i was at hurlburt field for 7 years and i saw these guys training all the time and did a seer excercise and a c130 med evac ...they stuck me with an IV and they told me to “make it real” so I started screaming...then after they were like “you can shutup now you’re sedated”. Gunners or “flight engineers” go to school for a couple years as well. PJs, TACP, and CSAR all kinda sound the same. I heard TACP was the hardest.
I would love it if you could get a pilot on here. I know its an officer career field and you might not be able to get one to come on, but I would really like to hear about their experience.
Each career area has it's own challenges and excitement. From 881x0, which traditionally expected little from it's holder mentally (not true), to 392x0 or 324x0.
Would love to be a PJ someday. I have to wait another year or so before I can join due to medical issues, so I’ve been looking up ways I could prepare to be a PJ. Figured if I have to wait a year before I can join, might as well make the most of it and train. This video was extremely helpful!
