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Send us a text Confused by all the Air Force special operations jargon? Us too. Nate from Valhalla VFT grills Aaron and Trent on why AFSPECWAR has more acronyms than operators and what makes their selection process one of the toughest. From tackling the absurdities of leadership to debating why pilots make the worst decisions for ground teams, it’s a no-holds-barred breakdown of what it takes to be elite. Like, subscribe, and smash the bell to stay updated on our rants. Leave a review if you’re brave enough, and consider joining our membership—because we’re out here doing the most with the least!"** Join this channel to get access to perks: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC9aFBBZoBcQk8UUN_pO7nDA/join Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Air Force Special Warfare 03:08 Understanding Air Force Special Operations 05:47 The Selection Process for Air Force Special Warfare 08:51 Attrition Rates and Challenges in Selection 12:06 Post-Selection Pathways and Opportunities 14:59 Qualification Courses and Training Requirements 18:11 Diving and Operational Capabilities 21:07 The Role of Combat Controllers 23:55 Challenges in Training and Pipeline Adjustments 27:03 Conclusion and Future Directions 32:55 Understanding the Role of Combat Controllers 34:43 The Evolution of CCT Missions 36:39 Training and Tactical Preparedness 39:44 The Challenges of New Deployments 42:04 First Mission Experiences 45:50 The Pressure on New Operators 48:41 Life as a New Guy in Special Operations 52:21 Evaluation and Performance Standards 54:32 The Pipeline Experience and Individual Attention 57:15 The Importance of Attitude in Special Operations 01:01:17 Integration of PJs in Operational Missions 01:06:13 The Role of Pararescue in Special Operations 01:15:15 Evolving Missions and Future Operations 01:21:09 Understanding Tier One Operations 01:27:20 Choosing the Right Path in Special Operations Support the show Join this channel to get access to perks: HERE Buzzsprout Subscription page: HERE Register for our Operator Training Summit: OperatorTrainingSummit.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 - Promo Code: ONESREADY Hoist - Promo Code: ONESREADY ...