Once you are deemed eligible for the Air Force, it can be anywhere between 2-6 months. This all depends on if you are available to depart and are physically prepared to enter training.
Read MoreDuring your medical review at the very beginning of the process, the SW recruiter will go over medical qualifications. At this time, you may be asked to provide medical records pertaining to the surgery for our Chief Medical Officer to review. If it disqualifying, you may be eligible for a medical waiver. The best tip is to make sure you have all records to include the very first visit records, surgery records, post-operation records, recovery/physical therapy records and a current evaluation proving you have no limitations.
Read MoreTo apply to be a SW officer, you will need to contact a SW recruiter nearest you. To apply, you will need to take an Air Force Officer Qualification Test (AFOQT) and schedule a physical examination at the MEPS. Once you have done this, you will be required to pass a PAST for the career field you are applying for and build a packet to be selected from the board. Application deadlines vary so make sure to know when your deadline is.
Read MoreGo to https://www.airforce.com/find-a-recruiter type in your ZIP code, select your level of education, and check "YES" when asked if interested in Special Warfare. This will bring up the contact information for the closest SW recruiter to you. They are spread thin so use all contact methods to set an appointment to start the process.
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Right now the max BMI is 27.5 kg/m. If you are still over that, we can calculate your Body Fat Measurement. The maximums are:
Males 29 or younger- 20% or less
Females 29 or younger - 28% or less
Males 30 and above - 24% or less
Females 30 and above 32% or less
Read MoreEach career field requires a different score. The ASVAB is broken into 4 categories. General (G) Mechanical (M) Administrative (A) Electrical (E). The scores for each SW career field are: PJ G44--CCT G55/M50--SR G66/E50--TACP G47
Read MoreAir Force regulation states any drug use other than Marijuana is disqualifying. We do have drug waivers that we entertain on a case by case basis. We required 45 days from last drug use to join to ensure you can pass a drug test.
Read MoreAs of December 13th PJ, CCT, TACP and Special Recon vision requirement states that your uncorrected distant vision cannot be worse than 20/200 in both eyes and both eyes must be correctable to 20/20 with contacts or glasses. TACP requires a passing depth perception test as well. If you do not meet the vision requirement, it can be waived with a civilian eye consult.
First step is to speak with the career advisor make sure your current AFSC can release you and that you are in your retraining window. Depending on where you are stationed (as of now) spec ops recruiters cannot give you a PAST test. So you will need to travel to a base with a special tactics unit or rescue SQ on it and have them conduct a PAST test for your package. Keep in mind don’t do this too early because they are only valid for approx. 6 months.
Read MoreSpeak with a SW recruiter they will make sure you are eligible and give you a list of all documents needed for you to transfer. Speak with your leadership and see if they would sign a DD form 368 conditional release.
Read MoreYou will need to contact a National guard recruiter or Reserve recruiter who will give you contact information for the unit you are trying to apply for. Following that, you will need to attend a separate hiring process/selection at the unit you wish to attend.
Yes, you can. As long as you meet all the requirements. 39 is the cut off, however, a waiver might be available.
Read MoreSW recruiters have two boards a year for Prior Service applicants. One is at the beginning of the FY and the other during the winter months(FEB, MAR) in hopes to ship everyone during that FY.
Read MoreYes, they will look at AFI 36-2903 for the specific tattoo regulations. Tattoos are ok unless they are on your head, neck or hands. Nothing derogatory either.
Read MoreCheck with a recruiter for your specific case. Many go through with previous surgeries, so it depends on your situation.
Read MoreYes this is true typical bonuses for PJ are $10-15000 which you receive once you get through and receive your beret. As of FY 19 PJ is $15K; CCT $8k; SR $10K; TACP, SERE, and EOD $8K.
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