Pararescue Training (PJ GoPro) • Long-Range Search & Rescue
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- GoPro footage of U.S. Air Force pararescuemen (PJs) assigned to the 212th Rescue Squadron showcasing their capabilities of long-range search and rescue during training operations. The 212th Rescue Squadron (212 RQS) is a unit of the Alaska Air National Guard stationed at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska. Filmed in December 2017.
Film Credits: Courtesy of MSgt. Michael Sullivan, 212th Rescue Squadron and A1C Kelly Willett
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Imagine looking back to all the things you did that brought you to that moment you are doing things you thought you would only see in movies, so cool.
If I was a pilot, two things that would give me confidence wouild be my ejection seat and these guys coming to get me.
That's if you aren't paralyzed.
Thanks for the kind words brother...That's why our Motto is: These things we do"so others may live "........let just tell you, it takes a well trained team where each individual has and knows their specialty and can execute it with perfection........
We're trained in weapons tactics, CQC, wtc....but our main goal/job is getting our brother out safely and provide the trauma/critical care needed to sustain them
@@jaydonaldson9972 are you a pj?!?! That’s pretty much the closest you can get to being a super hero!
@@fngaming5064 closest? They are super heroes dumby
They wouldn’t come to get you for sure.
Once tried out for pararescue while in the USAF. The instructors were featured in a Soldier of Fortune article. Those 3 PJs treated us trainees (wanta be) as men and for that I'll never forget my experience. I washed out in week 6 of the initial indoc. Pool harassment was my down fall. It was a mind fu37 I wasn't ready for. I have nothing but the utmost respect for those who live by the credo "That others may live".
See the pool bit would be the only thing I’m halfway decent at just remember to breathe occasionally and your good
can you further explain this? Im a hopeful PJ & feel as if I can handle the training until the swimming but I’m going to stimulate stressful swimming in my training
@@MsFshuffling, the whole concept of SOG is to make one quit while in the pipeline. It gets more physical as you advance thru the mounting evolutions. On top of that begins classroom education plus that continuing runs, work outs and pool play. My particular downfall was buddy breathing. The underwaters (timed), bobs, treading, and taskings were not that bad. For some reason I could not overcome the mental fear of the "organized drowning". What's the answer to that? I don't know. To this day it still effects me. Good luck Kenny.
@@jameson1239 They make it hard for people with that mindset, they don't let you breathe, you have to be ready to fall out or you probably won't get through.
Props to David for making it that far, and being honest about it, most people can't do either of those things.
@@MsFshuffling I'm trying out for SOF (Not PJ) and I personally do much of my water training at a local river, it is rough, but I feel as the rapids and obstacles make it that much harder and in turn trains you harder, just a little advice that might be useful.
PJ training worked for me.
PJ back in the day
MD today
Really fun to see those young guys saving lives.
Godspeed to them.
Any advice for someone who may want to be a pj out of college?
@@darkenergy7904 take the “may” out of it and do it.
With a college degree you will be CRO
I was an enlisted guy.
Loved every day and every minute.
I used to get to watch them parachute in for their final jump and get their berets by my old dorms. It was an awesome sight. You could tell they had worked their asses off for the honor of putting it on.
I think these guys are really the top-of-the-line especially when it comes to athletic abilities not to mention two years of intense training that would put a Navy SEAL to shame.
Even SEALS need to call 911 sometimes
These guys train with SEALS, so no one is being put to shame here
Mad respect for Special Tactics Airmen. Some of the most well rounded, best trained soldiers in all the US Military.
The suffering they endure brings about spiritual enlightenment and maturity. You can see it in their eyes and their countenance.
Former PJ and we were truly a band of brothers. There is nothing I wouldn’t do for them and I am confident they feel the same way about me. I served with the best of the best. When SEALS get in trouble they call for PJ’s.
Stephen White lmao sure that’s how it works in your head , we call other seals for help boss ,not highly trained medics
@@3h0und7pj’s do more than what your SEALS could ever do
I was based at Elgin AFB back in 1988 when the support vessels went civilian contract and all active duty personnel were transferred to Homestead out of Miami. We tested the first blivvots as they were called with the inflatable boats. Was a memorable experience. The low and slows day or night , the regency dives and the parasailing with the small boats. The PJ’s were as tough as the Navy Seals we worked with. Gongrats to all in the past and the current PJ’s in service today...you have my respect and my gratitude !
This is one of the longest training pipelines out there. Nice camo too.
Luqmaan Khan SO true. Not to mention most all of 1stSFOD-Delta's medics have been and are PJs. That says it all right there.
Yo Ming I'm with you. I thought Delta only chose from the Army.
Yo Ming delta recruits from all branches. Most of their members are from army but they do recruit elsewhere. That being said, when he was talking about a delta medic, he might've been talking about a 24th STS squad attached to delta. Who knows? They keep that stuff secret for a reason I guess.
Dad_a_Monk well that’s incorrect.
@@Make-Asylums-Great-Again Not sure how you think that is wrong, when it has been how Delta has been structured since the 90s. Delta is not made up of only Army personnel. USAF Pararescue have been assigned and operated with Detachment Delta and other Tier 1 Spec Ops teams since the 90s. The Army has some amazing 18D's, and many are also assigned to Det Delta, however they have used PJs for their unique pipeline training vs what at least 18D went through in my day. PJs are trained to work with all branches, just as AF Combat Controllers are. Both have to be flexible to be assigned with any Branch's Special Operations teams.
I'm retired now, but spent my whole career under AF Special Operations Command. Assigned to JSOTF units across three wars...Bosnia, Kosovo, and Iraq(Southern Watch and GWOT), each with Delta personnel assigned. Ran exercises multiple times a year for USAF and Army Tier 1 units from across the country. Including exercises at Fort Sam with both 18Ds and PJs
Ran a few with Navy Special Warfare, but never worked with Marines, even after they learned to play well with others(JSOC). So I have a strong working knowledge as well as personal and professional relationships with Tier 1 warfighters and their support. Even got to work with British, Canadian, and Israeli Spec Ops units over the years.
I can not personally account for how things have been run since 2010. However, since Joint Special Operations Command has become more diverse, as far as cross branch integration in the last 20 years. Especially in the Spec Ops community. Something that actually stared because of Delta and the mission failures of Operation Eagle Claw in Iran 1980. Even then, both USAF Pararescue and Combat Controllers were assigned to Delta.
I started in the days when the USMC chose to remain apart from the Joint Special Operations community, and even that had to change in modern warfighting tactics. "_____ doesn't play well with others." Was the mantra of specialized combat units from inception through the 90s, that had to change.
Awesome footage. Thank you for sharing and God bless our troops 🇺🇸
I was a loadmaster on C141s. I just love dropping SF out of the plane! Elite groups, all. They can get quite creative when jumping off the ramp in the back. JS
this shows how much funding the U,S gives its military....good job to all soldiers!
I had a couple of questions about water jumps and they were answered by seeing him do it.
Aww, I really want to do that! Love it the way their fins are either up their calfs or already in position.
Another low pay gig, but packed with adrenaline is the Combat Controller.
these men doing work no matter what the forecast says.. Practice like you play!
Huge respect from OS3 USN!!!
Being a pj is a really interesting job. Sometimes i regret not trying out for it when I was in, I hated being a sp.
You served and you played an important role
I had lots of great SP buddies
That's neat how you flick that sheild close. Little pull to left little pull to right great landing .
And into the ocean... let’s do that this weekend ( for example). Warriors, fearless Warriors!
MY FULL SUPPORT GOES TO ALL OF YOU !!!!!!!!!!!!!
I was a PJ in the 80s....Too bad we didn't have go Pros then...Peace Fish!
Honest question, if I go in to be a PJ, what are the chances of me having to kill others?
You shouldn’t join the military if you can’t pull the trigger if that time ever came...with that being said your primary job is to save others without killing but as a last resort you are equipped, trained, and 100 percent expected to kill in order to protect others, hence “that others may live”
@@maverickmo8976 Depends on what unit you go to, PJs/CCT and even AF TACPs are tasked on Tier one teams & get to do some nasty stuff, while others are more rescue than others....PJs don't go looking for a fire fights and bad guys & are not triggers, but can fight their way out if they have to....
@@lv2surf Yeah, Ive been reading every Pararescue book I can find and I can see there are times where they have to kill. Usually in defense from what I've been reading. I wouldn't want to have to kill if I didnt have to but if the situation arose then uts understandable if you are defending yourself.
No shit impressive
Even the smallish distance to the boat in the wavy water looked depressing at first. But when he got the swimming machine going, he closed the gap pretty rapidly.
that water looks brisk! wow, what an awesome job
Nice and smooth. PJ’s are badass
That......was fucking AWSOME!! Jumping in the middle of ocean or river is fucking hardcore ! No fear whatsoever. No fear of jumping out of a planes first of all. No fear of sharks or whatever else might be lurking under the water. Damn.
8:15 deff a huge shark or other type of big fishing in the ocean in the middle of the screen. black shape in water
Good eyes. Yep. And moving towards the action. Whale, I'd imagine. Enough to keep me out of the damn water.
Wow. Good eyesight!
I saw it as well. Thinking whale.
Looks to be moving quite quickly. Could be plane's shadow.
Wanted to come here to say this. You can see the shape moving again at 9:42 along the left side of where he's trying to land.
Sweet vid. Thanks for sharing the experience.
These guys sure are brave!
Great thx 👍🏽regards from the german Paras
Anyone notice at 8:14 a black something that’s swimming underneath the water.
Ghost 31B I saw it, but I thought it was a shadow. If it was a living creature, it's huge based on how high up the camera shot was. I wouldn't want to be in the water with anything that big lol
Ghost 31B - oversize carp ?
They're in Alaska, it was huge, and it was able to move at a fastish steady pace. My bet is a whale
I'm on edge watching💪🇺🇸✈️
Dude lit the afterburner on that swim lol
Really freaking cool!!!!
Those PJ's are amazing!
Makes me extremely proud to be an American.
I like it for the Pararescue.
Wasn't expecting Kryptec camo!
Are the parachutes ever collected? Do they leave them in the water/do they collect them once in the inflatable?
It seems like it wouldn't be very good for wildlife/the ecosystem to just leave them sitting out there. We have enough garbage floating around the ocean as is, without gigantic parachutes and expensive gear floating around.
The boat grabs them
If I was in shape I'd definitely do it. Actually 100% would go.
Than get tour ass in shape. Dont just wish, make that shit happen
All it takes is 8 weeks to get in shape, 30 days to make working out a habit.
I want to be a Viper pilot, but I suppose this wouldn't be too shabby either!
Evan Hasson dude exactly the same thing here too 😂
You’re acting like this is just some choice for you lol this is a life style it’s nothing to complete you have to be completely dedicated it to even get through the first m day of Indoc
Thank you for your concern. I am fully aware that this takes a lot of dedication and hard work. I actually submitted my application to the Air Force Academy yesterday. I know a thing or two about what I need to be doing. I have a 4.0, got a 31 on my Act, run cross country and wrestle. Have a great day man.
Evan Hasson this is an enlisted job good-luck in whatever you do
BrotherGreed true
Good job! Good luck!
thats so badass
So, once the parachute lands in the water, sea water is it ruined or can it be rinsed hung to dry in the parachute loft?
Do the pilots go through the same PJ training? Or are they regular BlackHawk pilots? Very curious about these nutters.
Pilots get SERE training, something that all special forces and flying units get.
I hated those dry suits I was the junior PJ so I didn't get my choice and I always got a suit that was way too tight on my neck I mean if it was on a real Mission I would have cut that suit into pieces other than that excellent video
Man i bet they get to use really good equipment
They do 👀
where was the second exercise? at first i thought it looked like florida out side Patrick AFB but not with those mountians.
TaoistTiger i think Alaska but im not sure
Homer Alaska
Nice video. Thanks for sharing.
The guys might be all stealthy and stuff, but the airplane that carried them is still pretty loud and would at least set every force in it's vicinity on edge...
Question about the first jump in the video, once the canopy is deployed why does the jumper cinch the grey rectangle material together? What's that called and why Do some guys do that?
It's called a slider and its purpose is to slow the opening of the canopy to a comfortable speed. It is not necessary to collapse a slider in order to land safely, but doing so provides some benefits. It increases your visual view of the canopy if wanting to inspect it. Decreasing the surface area of the slider reduces drag. The slider may move around excessively if left open, making an annoying flapping sound. Can also create unwanted wear and tear on your lines, risers and soft links. By collapsing the slider, you may increase the longevity of your gear.
@@CarlosRodriguez-rg2yv thank you for the clarification. I really appreciate it.
I get anxious when you approach the water lol
Does it feel like a roller coaster when you fall?
I bet your gut goes into your brains when you pull the chute
I plan on joining the airforce to become a PJ (I’m a woman rip but I’m gonna fucking try my hardest), and it’s videos like these that make me unable to wait until I can sign up!
I like the gloves
Stationed in ALASKA THATS AWESOME
That takes balls to just jump out of a plane. USAF the silent ninjas!
What is the shadow moving in the water at 8:13 ?
thats his jump buddies shadow on the water
So badass!
need advice.... NSW is something I have a big interest in but was wondering if being a PJ prior is worth it due to their water work and medical professionalism?
no
The PJs have an extremely long training pipeline I think it’s a couple of years your better off going for NSW
Legends
Damn that looks so fun
Damn that water looks cold
Hell yeah, grab some fronts!
how high was that duck drop?
Are all those parachutes disposable issue items?
Just another day at the office
How cold was that water on his hands?! Nice work!
wow good
Curious why some dropped static line and the rest free fall?
Christopher Nieman the 2 men on the static line were the the people grading the training, even though they dropped first they were able to observe and evaluate from the sky how the men that had the free fall route did on the training at a much higher altitude then them.
8:11 What is that in the water? looking out just above his helmet
Wish i can witness this live 😍
3:53 Why do they scan around the door frame?
It's to make sure there is no sharp objects that are sticking out when they jump that could catch them and tear gear or worst.
@@derekhightower1530 That makes sense
Awe I wanted to see the unstrapping and set up
landing half-hypothermic in freezing seawater, and having to tow a deployed parachute?
yeah, I'd want to land as close as possible to that raft too.
The best fucking job in the world
OMg, I would have been A LITTLE BIT CONCERNED about seeing that huge "thing" in the water at approximately 8:10 in the video. (Whale maybe?)
how high was the boat drop from?
Does Pararescue use Kryptec ?
Gabriel Küsel shoulda used sitka
Incrível! 👏☠️
I wish I knew how to get over my fear of heights so 8 could do stuff like this.
I have a solution, just do it.
I didn’t know the military actually used that kind of camo design
i would have an AOPS suit full of hand warmers
can someone explain to me the reasoning behind/how one of these long range rescues work out? like why drop a couple of guys onto someone who needs rescuing then you gotta go and pick the whole lot up with a chopper i assume, but why not do that in the first place. Cheers
fffrrreeeddd if you’re over enemy territory you’re not just going to fly a helicopter in. Sending a team in allows for complete assessment of the situation, area, and then how many Enemies are still in the area. Plus, if there is any medical issues, you’d want to get those treated fast, and sometimes waiting for a helicopter isn’t a choice. Also, some of these guys are paratroopers training like this for drops into active combat situations and not just rescue.
Also, they will sometimes go in with other Operators, so they need to be familiar with all the covert infiltration techniques in case they get assigned a mission to go in with some other group.
How do they know where they will get to the mark?
I wonder how far you could track wearing flippers
Walz was there.
Bad ass!
That is some cold water to not wear gloves in...
Do they save parachute?
They are modern day Spartans
That's what i hear they save other spec op groups seals delta rangers recon and raiders
WOW!!!!
@3:01 little front riser action!
My two fears in life....Falling and Sharks! Did anyone else see what looked like a large whale as he was descending? He should of landed on top of the whale and got an 8 second ride of his life!
.. outthere with winners 👌🏻
Goose! Goose!
I don't see how these guys can float with the big solid steel cojones they have.
Is that cardboard under the boat??
Pretty sure it’s plywood
....that others may live.