I've had a ride with the PJ's and yes they did save my carcass (obviously I can't go into details) but long story short woke up to the sound of "hey! Your going to be fine just stay down" felt something get stabbed into my arm woke up in a medical tent, in only my skivvies and socks on, the rest was in a bloody heap in the corner, I don't know the guys who saved me that day, but I'd love to thank them for pulling me out of there & patching me up.
The PJs have IMO one of the greatest Military Mottos ever 'That others May Live', it's so succinct, to the point yet the more you read into it, the deeper it goes.
Since before I enlisted, I’ve wanted to be a pj. I can’t remember how I heard of them. Can’t remember when.. but it doesn’t matter. My best friend died, CPL Brandt recently. After wrestling with the pain and loss of his death, I’ve felt an enormous pain in my soul, a burning passion and a hunger to spend the rest of my days working to preserve the life of others. I’m on my way to 160th when I come home from deployment, and after my contract, I will die before I fail to be a PJ. These things I will do, so that others may live. Miss you Q. Love you.
Being a junior in high school I never saw a job or career that I really wanted to pursue but when my older brother went into the army for national guard it opened my eyes to more possibilities and I started looking into things and when I read about PJs it was the first time that actually knew what I wanted but as a female 16 year old who's not really active I didn't have that confidence that I could do it but there matto "these things we do that others may live" really strikes me that and people who incourage me to do it gives me a lot of courage to make my goal an achievement.
If it helps as consolation, no woman makes it through special operations selection. These recruitment schools make >90% of athletic, motivated, strong men quit. How could a woman, who has less muscle mass, less bone density, less cardiovascular capacity (smaller lungs and heart), less absolute strength, thiner skin, less testosterone, etc. make it? Furthermore, even if they lower the standards and let women in, they wouldn't be able to remain operational for an entire deployment (hormonal changes that will render her useless physically-wise, including her erratic and unexpected behaviour during a crucial time). What kind of command would want such an operator? Would you be able to lift and carry a man in full gear? Could you engage in hand-to-hand combat with a man hell-bent on killing you? Another factor is how a woman can disrupt the camaraderie among the men, who will not be brothers anymore but unconscious sexual competitors for the female. We could go on and on. I hope you have thought this through realistically and not through the lenses of the 'women power' fairy tale that doesn't exist in combat.
I joined the Air Force to become a PJ. I did pretty good on my past test and shipped off to begin training. Made it about halfway thru indoc and drop[ed out due to an injury I got while rucking. Once I hit my 5 year mark I plan on cross training back into pararescue but until then I'm stuck working as a maintainer. That shit was HARD so I applaud anyone who even attempts it as that's the definition of going thru hell and back!!
My dad was a nurse anesthetist on a special operations surgical team, though he wasn’t exactly doing what these guys do, he always made it a priority to keep his pt standards on par with these guys, his best friend was a CRO, they used to live at the range, hike, run or swim just about every day when they weren’t deployed. My dad was just a bit more of a book worm with a knack for chemistry is all.
Going in in April. Im 19 I think I’m in shape. But I know this will seriously test my physical self as well as mental. I’m motivated. I will make it, it’s my goal, and I won’t fail no matter how hard they break me.
U won’t make it with that attitude brother. All in. They will break ur body in so many ways, u will be sore every day. Just when u want air they take it away from u. If u aren’t ready for this u definitely aren’t ready for airborne jump training. But never quit, keep pushing. Aim high warrior
I’m honestly so impressed that these take time out of their busy schedule to train the future. So much respect for all of these guys. Thank you so much much for helping and educating us. Keep it up!💪
I don't know how this video got recommended, but I am glad I watched it. I am 21 and soon to graduate college this May. Hearing that motto, "These Things We Do, That Others May Live" is really stirring in my mind. What an honor it is to be in a position that save lives.
“It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save lives and aid the injured I will be prepared at all times before my assigned duties quickly and efficiently placing these duties before personal desires and comforts these things we do, that others may live”
Rest in Peace, USAF Tech Sgt Daniel Zerbe. Bronze Star award, 2010 USAF Para Rescueman NCO of the Year . God bless you and all those aboard Extortion 17.
I was across the yard in the aircrew dorms. They would come in 100 deep, and at the end of about two weeks their legs were jacked, and there would be 20 left lol. They used to catapult water balloons at us from behind the building, using a spotter lol. I even saw them dress up as ninja turtles and other characters and have an all out brawl in the courtyard. They would bring their BMX bikes etc. truly nuts
The motto "these things we do, that others may live" has always resonated with me like its my god given purpose to persue that idea. Im not american but I signed up to be a combat rescue operator over here in Aus so i can hope to make a difference and save a life. You guys are truly inspirational and I hope that I can live up to the standard
Just when I was all comfortable you had to go and motivate me 😂 seriously though thank you so much for the work you’ve put into this program. It’s definitely changing lives and helping guys like me overcome their fears.
I’m in ROTC right now and I’ve wanted to work alongside guys like PJs and CCTs ever since I read about them when I was younger. I’m currently aiming to be a CRO after I graduate. The Idea of going above and beyond to save those in danger thrills and motivates me like nothing else.
Being a PJ is something I would like to become. I've been doing more research on Pararescue Jumpers for the last few weeks and it would be a complete honor to serve my country as a PJ, what these people do is amazing, saving the lives of your fellow servicemen and woman from combat related injury and civilians after natural disaster , "that others may live".
I remember clearly that first Thursday of USAF Basic, back in 1975. That's when ParaRescue showed up, explained their mission and offered everyone a chance to try a preliminary tryout on the next Saturday. Not too many felt they could get near the minimum physical effort required, but we all had immense respect for those guys!
I joined in 69. Thanks for validating this experience, as I, too, remember them ( or someone like them) that came and spoke/ solicited people from our Flight. I've told the story to others, being accused of being confused and having a bad memory. But I definitely remember us being recruited and a few left the Flight. I presume to train under their standards, rather than a regular Basic Training Flight
I passed the initial physical fitness test at Lackland before the PAST or Iron Man standards. Only 6 of us out of the 40+ tryouts passed. When returning for my appointment to change my MOS, I decided not to. I regret that. So much respect for the PJ’s.
RESPECT....one and all! Met one of these "supermen" during my stint as NCOIC, Med-Surg/OB Ward at K. I. Sawyer AFB in the mid to later 1970's in the U.P. of Michigan. His wife worked the OB Unit and he would stop by to visit. Sergeant Tommy Miles, Jr was a commanding figure and fine example of the PJ creed! He was still a little singed around the edges at that time from a mission that didn't go well. Sergeant Miles was on the wire over a B-52 that had crash landed, was on fire and still had a load of ordnance on-board! He was checking to insure all crew members had egressed safely and, as an aside, was to attempt shutting off the fuel supply to the engines. He never made it. The ordnance cooked off; he was caught in the fireball and fell 200 feet. The helo and other crew members perished, I believe. Sergeant Miles "died" twice on the operating table before they were able to stabilize him. He recovered and returned to duty. I just asked my wife if she remembered Mrs. Miles and had ever seen Sergeant Miles on that unit (my wife worked on the same unit from 1975-1977). Approximately 41 years later and she said, "Oh yeah, I remember both! She was a civilian nurse and he was a big man!" That, in a nutshell, was the superman I met once upon a time! I was honored to have crossed his path. RESPECT....Tommy Miles RESPECT....William Pitsenbarger RESPECT....John Chapman "....so others may live...." L.E.H., USAF-Ret 1971-1997
These guys are incredible! Not just physically but mentally. They're not just tough warriors, they're also smart, skilled first responders. Besides the physical training there's also the paramedic course. I'm an EMT basic. It was a tough class. These guys who get past the physical training have to study emergency medical services and all the way up to full paramedic. And they do it in 8 months! I thought my civilian EMT class was tough in 4.5 months! They do EMT in 7 weeks! Then paramedic! And only 50%-55% of the civilian public passes the NREMT -P test the first time.85% of PJ students pass the written exam the first time! All the respect in the world to them!
This just showed up on my feed, as a lot of pj stuff has been since I saw TFE's video about them. When I was little, I always wanted to join the military, and I wanted to be a Marine. Now, I sadly can't join, since I've been diagnosed with autism. If I were able to, though... I wouldn't want to be a marine anymore. I would want to be a PJ. The PJ creed just resonates with me. I don't care about being known. Always thought Combat would be fun, but... The idea of saving lives is so much better. Much respect to you Pj's out there.
You know as a former Navy crewman and rescue swimmer if i had my time to go over i would have really looked into this program. I did a little training with these guys when i was in and very well trained i found them to be. Cool video just wish i was 20 years old again lol.
needed this video man. even though I'm not interested in PJ specifically, this is the type of content all of us looking into AFSOC/similar need to see.
I’d try out to be a PJ but I had a buddy that does way more cardio than me try it and that’s the part that got him. I’m more of a lifter and the most I’ve swam was a half-mile, that was hard enough. I believe he said he had to run a mile, then swim one, do so many push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups, then another mile run and swim. That information could be wrong, it’s been a few years since I heard it from him but I still respect the hell out of the guys that go through this. Even the washouts.
I got accepted in to development for PJ but fire protection(#1 on the list) opened and took that instead. I still 100% fully desire to become a PJ. So hopefully I'll get the chance to cross train
marines rule You’ll get your chance. Special Warfare is always been critical-manned so you’ll be able to apply for re-train when your unit commander signs off on it. Don’t lose determination for it, always find a way.
@@danielbrown1999 Special Warfare is a new never previously existing career field established effective 31 October 2019. It is the career grouping for four (4) enlisted career occupational specialties, each having a distinct separate specialty codes (AFSC) and specialty description. A common entry classification code similar to the US Army's 18X MOS hasn't yet been implemented. Such may be implemented in the future as its being experimented with the current A&S course for those entering A&S out of BMT. But I've not heard any rumors to extend such to those seeking to retrain yet. Consequently retrain entry classification applications are still out of current AFSC into a specific new AFSC. This means opportunity to retrain is driven by the needs of the loosing and gaining AFSC. Applying and getting the approval is bit more complicated than simply unit commander favorably signing off on the retrain application request. This gives some info on the Army's 18X enlistment program www.army-portal.com/jobs/special-forces/18x.html
First found out about SWOE when I first started going through the enlistment process, was hooked immediately, and was completely out of shape(17 at the time now 18). 4 months later, I passed my PAST. Wish me luck.
In high school i wanted to join but chickened out. Ive always regretted it. Im now going through a state police academy. Total worth it, but still regret not joining the military. Just go for it.
Love the productions, it gave me all the goosebumps. Headed to bmt in 10days. I'm both scared scared and excited for A&S. But being a pj is all I can think of. Hooyah
Our first day at Indoc after the PAST was a scuba mask full of water and flutter kicks at the edge of the pool. Medina Annex in 2008. We lost a lot of recruits the first day from that alone. Glad this program exists, I wish I had it before my indoc.
I am a 15 year old girl and I'm in the Civil Air Patrol and since my first air show in ocean city I saw jumpers and legit said that's what I want to do. I want to be a PJ and save lives and do all this and I know the emotional and mental strain of it all. I know the physical tolls it takes especially on a female body but something about it drives me for some reason. I guess what I'm saying is I have no idea how to get there or what to do to prepare myself but this video just drove my aspiration. so thank you for this
Join the waterpolo team, the wrestling team, and make friends with a pull-up bar. People who aim for the minimum never succeed so train your mind to look for ways to win. You’ll have setbacks, everyone does, but don’t blame others.
This was awesome! Thanks so much for the work put into this. Looks like I’m going to be headed into the Air Force this summer with an SR contract. Thanks for all the information that you and the guys at onesready put out.
Travelin' Ted PJ’s are the only DOD that deal with combat search and rescue, there is literally no other special ops or special forces that compare to what they do, whenever someone is in shit trouble you call these guys. Rangers, SEALs, and Special Forces all have different missions but most of them deal with DA, totally different mission set. Do some research before commenting. Most ignorant comment I’ve seen so far.
@@Sig721Tau but PJs are Special Forces and who do you think goes out to save Navy Seals and Rangers when they’re in trouble? PJs lol you really gotta do your homework.
I’m trying oh so trying to get into shape for this. I want to be a pararescueman. I feel the calling in my blood, I feel the push for me to be better than I was before. I feel the itch to get out there and make a difference in this world with my amazing teammates. I won’t give up and I won’t quit. I will get this, and I will sacrifice myself so that others may live.
I was an SP from 78-82 and I will never forget being on the firing range at KISawyer AFB alongside some PJs. And they pulled their targets up to inspect them, and we saw that their shot group was about as big as a silver dollar, while ours were all over the place. And then someone told us how much they work on their sights and how often they shoot. In my entire 4 year enlistment, I fired my M-16 a total of 2 times, and we never had the opportunity to dial the sights in.
man i wasn’t sure if i wanted to be a pj for various reason like i was more focused on jobs that will loan me a whole lotta cash. but now that i get older and in college this is what i want to do but i’m going to have to get physically fit cause i’m fat no joke but i know i’ll work hard with God on my side and overcome everything and become a pj.
I saw a documentary on PJ's which covered the entire pipeline. In Korea and Vietnam there was only a handful of them in total. In 1981 I had close to a dozen in my class at Airborne school at Ft. Benning and years later 4 were TACP/JTAC in free fall at Yuma. They definitely got respect from everyone. I heard that not many make a career in this field because of the higher ups and no choice of duty station. You would think that AFSOC would be more squared away.
A pararescueman from the same town as me was killed in combat in Iraq. We cannot thank our service members who out themselves in harm's way in order to protect others enough.
Im a 18yo, and im genuinely interested in being a PJ. I took an AF-WIN and special operations was my top recommendation. Before that, i took an ASVAB and got a 92. I still haven't graduated high school, or talked to a recruiter but i plan on it very soon. This video is so helpful. So thank you. Especially for going out there and bringing our guys back home.
That’s cool as shit I’m 15 right now hoping to join the army with option 40 contract do you have any tips for the ASVAB because you have to have a gt score of 105 to get the option 40 at least that’s what the website said.
@@Matte_Val yeah, i have a few. Take a practice asvab to see what areas you need to work on, and what areas youre good at.(pretty sure that goes wo saying) Theres an app that i have, search ASVAB Practice in whatever app store you have, it has all areas that the test covers. Use the app, it really helps you prep for the real thing. Some sections are going to have more questions than others, but dont fret, i found the sections w a lot of questions had easier questions. You have 2hr and 34 min if you take the online version of the test, just a heads up. Some questions are kinda complicated, so work backwards, if the answer is 34, plug it into the question and check. I got a few questions where i had to do that. You only get scrap paper and a pencil, no calculator. They collect the paper at the end. I have no clue what they do with it, but they take it. When in doubt, C stands for Correct
I would drive by PJ’s at 4am in the morning, they’d be running in formation in silkies, combat boots and a log on base in 20 degree weather and i’d say “fuck...that”. lol
i am already a flight paramedic for the army (guard). one of the military’s best programs and missions btw; advanced medicine (critical care paramedic), dustoff medevac, search and rescue via blackhawks (day/night/nvg/hoist).
BBALL FOR LIFE yes actually, depending on your state of course. our state mission is primarily search and rescue (assisting local resources). we have flight hours to maintain proficiency and have the opportunity to fly on a weekly basis. as aircrew the commitment is more than a weekend a month and two weeks a year , and my unit is composed of EMS/hospital professionals. i myself work full time as a paramedic so there is definitely some life balancing between my civilian, home, and military life. the pj program im considering is actually through the air guard.
Due to the Coronavirus I have no where to practice swimming. I’m getting real close to getting my 1.5 mile time less than 11 minutes. Currently at 12:21 and push ups and pull-ups are on point. Just need to work on crunches a bit more
You need to finish a mile and a half in 9 minutes, dont aim for 11 minutes, also run long distance in a pace where you can have a conversation with someone, Goodluck and crush it!
When I was going through AF basic training in 1972 one of the other instructors took me aside and tried to convince me to become a PJ. I really didn't want to go Viet Nam to jump into the jungle to rescue someone. As it turned out the AF was good for me. Gave me a good intro into electronics.
My dad flew USAF search and rescue. He retired after 30 years. Said that the PJs are supermen. Never told many stories, just showed a lot of respect for them and he was a difficult man to impress. My hat is off to them. Edit: basically the story was that these guys fall out of the sky, fight their way in to your wounded ass, sew you up, fight the way out, steal an enemy helicopter, and fly you to safety. Truly, that was the kind of mythos that surrounded my father's reverence for these heroes.
Future pj hopefully,I'm 11 and I want to join,this is my dream career and I've wanted to do this since I was like 3,always playing with the soldiers and little trucks,memories...FLY HIGH,FLY-FIGHT-WIN🇺🇸🇺🇸
Fermin Family a good intro to Pararescue at a young age is to join Civil Air Patrol, and when you are 15 apply for Pararescue Jumper Orientation Course. It is a week long course in New Mexico, and it is a smoke fest but you get a great intro to the career field . I did it 9 years ago and absolutely loved it.
Thank you so much for this, I’ve recently decided to prepare myself for the challenge of becoming a PJ. I’m determined, motivated and stubborn to being a PJ. I’m giving myself a year to physically prepare myself, I’ve always been active but never was super consistent with it and todays my 5th day preparing and I wanted to ask if the 21 day program that’s on the Air Force PJ website enough or should I be doing more? Also today’s my first day running a mile in under 10 mins and that’s motivated me even more. Thank you so much for your service and your information sir.
Andy if your mile and a half time is under 10 then that’s not bad at all, but a mile in 10 minutes? i’m not saying it can’t be done but you have some serious work to do my friend. run run run. and swim. push yourself until you think you’re going to die and then keep pushing.
japonte173 also I don’t have access to a pool so for the next two weeks I’m running two to one mile a day before and after workouts and after that I’m hoping it to longer distances
"‘It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save life and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing these duties before personal desires and comforts. These things We Do, That Others May Live.’" 🔥🔥🔥
wow I'm so glad I watched this. this is a work of art. On the 31st of December 2019 I signed with the USAF to attempt to become a PJ, basic is this August. I hope I see you there Brian. I cant wait It looks fun.
I've had a ride with the PJ's and yes they did save my carcass (obviously I can't go into details) but long story short woke up to the sound of "hey! Your going to be fine just stay down" felt something get stabbed into my arm woke up in a medical tent, in only my skivvies and socks on, the rest was in a bloody heap in the corner, I don't know the guys who saved me that day, but I'd love to thank them for pulling me out of there & patching me up.
The PJs have IMO one of the greatest Military Mottos ever 'That others May Live', it's so succinct, to the point yet the more you read into it, the deeper it goes.
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I don’t think it’s just a PJ thing as Canadian SARTECHs have the same motto
@@natrone23 you need oomph help in this way of me ss
In Turkish Air Force PJs (Personnel Rescue in Turkey) motto is "Heroes save the country, we save the heroes" I love it.
Merhaba
I don't know much Turkish but half my family is from there. I don't see to many Turkish people on youtube so I thought I'd just say hello.
@@firstlast9731 Merhaba! It’s nice to know, send your family my regards.
@@barsdogukankarakoyun8798 Certainly, you as well.
That’s badass
Since before I enlisted, I’ve wanted to be a pj. I can’t remember how I heard of them. Can’t remember when.. but it doesn’t matter. My best friend died, CPL Brandt recently. After wrestling with the pain and loss of his death, I’ve felt an enormous pain in my soul, a burning passion and a hunger to spend the rest of my days working to preserve the life of others. I’m on my way to 160th when I come home from deployment, and after my contract, I will die before I fail to be a PJ. These things I will do, so that others may live. Miss you Q. Love you.
Have you made it yet?
seriously, have you made the pipeline?
hows it going bro?
We want to know
Tell us bro
Being a junior in high school I never saw a job or career that I really wanted to pursue but when my older brother went into the army for national guard it opened my eyes to more possibilities and I started looking into things and when I read about PJs it was the first time that actually knew what I wanted but as a female 16 year old who's not really active I didn't have that confidence that I could do it but there matto "these things we do that others may live" really strikes me that and people who incourage me to do it gives me a lot of courage to make my goal an achievement.
Good luck!
It’ll take a Herculean amount of work, and you will be broken and remade, but if you have the drive and the spirit, you can do it!
Hooyah
If it helps as consolation, no woman makes it through special operations selection. These recruitment schools make >90% of athletic, motivated, strong men quit. How could a woman, who has less muscle mass, less bone density, less cardiovascular capacity (smaller lungs and heart), less absolute strength, thiner skin, less testosterone, etc. make it?
Furthermore, even if they lower the standards and let women in, they wouldn't be able to remain operational for an entire deployment (hormonal changes that will render her useless physically-wise, including her erratic and unexpected behaviour during a crucial time). What kind of command would want such an operator? Would you be able to lift and carry a man in full gear? Could you engage in hand-to-hand combat with a man hell-bent on killing you?
Another factor is how a woman can disrupt the camaraderie among the men, who will not be brothers anymore but unconscious sexual competitors for the female. We could go on and on. I hope you have thought this through realistically and not through the lenses of the 'women power' fairy tale that doesn't exist in combat.
Yeah you can go ahead and forget all about that, because you would have to be as fit and strong as an Olympic athlete.
We are literally the sameeee.
I joined the Air Force to become a PJ. I did pretty good on my past test and shipped off to begin training. Made it about halfway thru indoc and drop[ed out due to an injury I got while rucking. Once I hit my 5 year mark I plan on cross training back into pararescue but until then I'm stuck working as a maintainer.
That shit was HARD so I applaud anyone who even attempts it as that's the definition of going thru hell and back!!
You can always reach out if you have any questions or need anything, Burn the Boats!
@@HowToBeAPJ Alright thanks!
did make it?
@@hshddhdgghghhhhgdhd did you make it
I was so scared that this was a video of some kid that’s a PJ candidate making a video about trying to be a PJ. Turned out to be a really good video.
I was afraid this was going to be a video about grown men wearing pajamas...
My dad was a nurse anesthetist on a special operations surgical team, though he wasn’t exactly doing what these guys do, he always made it a priority to keep his pt standards on par with these guys, his best friend was a CRO, they used to live at the range, hike, run or swim just about every day when they weren’t deployed. My dad was just a bit more of a book worm with a knack for chemistry is all.
Those SOST guys are awesome!
Going in in April. Im 19 I think I’m in shape. But I know this will seriously test my physical self as well as mental. I’m motivated. I will make it, it’s my goal, and I won’t fail no matter how hard they break me.
Midnight_ Tracks got this man
You can do it brother, stay focused on your mission.
From one kid wanting to be a PJ to another, I hope we meet one day. Once we both graduate and become PJs, I hope we get live up to the motto.
headed to RASP for the 75th Ranger Regiment today
U won’t make it with that attitude brother. All in. They will break ur body in so many ways, u will be sore every day. Just when u want air they take it away from u. If u aren’t ready for this u definitely aren’t ready for airborne jump training. But never quit, keep pushing. Aim high warrior
I’m honestly so impressed that these take time out of their busy schedule to train the future. So much respect for all of these guys. Thank you so much much for helping and educating us. Keep it up!💪
Thanks, man! I truly appreciate the support.
Ja WA how else would we continue to fill the job
@@HowToBeAPJ can I be firefighter and pj
@@HowToBeAPJ What type of cilivain search and rescue job is similar too what a pararescue deos?
@@HowToBeAPJ What type of cilivain search and rescue job is similar too what a pararescue deos?
I don't know how this video got recommended, but I am glad I watched it. I am 21 and soon to graduate college this May. Hearing that motto, "These Things We Do, That Others May Live" is really stirring in my mind. What an honor it is to be in a position that save lives.
“It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save lives and aid the injured I will be prepared at all times before my assigned duties quickly and efficiently placing these duties before personal desires and comforts these things we do, that others may live”
Rest in Peace, USAF Tech Sgt Daniel Zerbe. Bronze Star award, 2010 USAF Para Rescueman NCO of the Year . God bless you and all those aboard Extortion 17.
I was across the yard in the aircrew dorms. They would come in 100 deep, and at the end of about two weeks their legs were jacked, and there would be 20 left lol. They used to catapult water balloons at us from behind the building, using a spotter lol. I even saw them dress up as ninja turtles and other characters and have an all out brawl in the courtyard. They would bring their BMX bikes etc. truly nuts
Awesome!
"These things we do, that others may live" - Pararescue Creed
The motto "these things we do, that others may live" has always resonated with me like its my god given purpose to persue that idea. Im not american but I signed up to be a combat rescue operator over here in Aus so i can hope to make a difference and save a life. You guys are truly inspirational and I hope that I can live up to the standard
Hey man. I was stationed at hurlburt field in the 90’s. Good times.
Edit: RIP Sgt. Chapman CCT
Good to see a fellow Herbie Pea Patch guy. I was stationed at Hurlburt Field from 1984 to 1989. AC-130H Gunship crewchief.
1995 to 2000. Weapons. Good times at FWB
Ryan Howell Night town bar!! Lol
spectre6570 yes sir! Wish I could go back
Texas country club. Good times
Just when I was all comfortable you had to go and motivate me 😂 seriously though thank you so much for the work you’ve put into this program. It’s definitely changing lives and helping guys like me overcome their fears.
Thank you for your support!
wanted to be a pj ever since i found out who they were
💯 me to
Same
Same
Ryan King Same but I’m Canadian and we don’t have a designated Para Rescue team as far as I know.
Ryan King same I just found it out and I was like screw trying to become a seal this is bad ass I wanna do thus
RIP Jason Cunningham! You were a great guy! Kind, thoughtful, pleasant to be around and above all, willing to give your life for those at your side.
And should be getting an MoH.
I’m in ROTC right now and I’ve wanted to work alongside guys like PJs and CCTs ever since I read about them when I was younger. I’m currently aiming to be a CRO after I graduate. The Idea of going above and beyond to save those in danger thrills and motivates me like nothing else.
Same here brother I’ll see ya in the big blue
tacp is sick too, you get to call in the air strikes with other sof units for direct action strikes
The chills I get when I hear the mission statement are unreal..
Being a PJ is something I would like to become. I've been doing more research on Pararescue Jumpers for the last few weeks and it would be a complete honor to serve my country as a PJ, what these people do is amazing, saving the lives of your fellow servicemen and woman from combat related injury and civilians after natural disaster , "that others may live".
I remember clearly that first Thursday of USAF Basic, back in 1975. That's when ParaRescue showed up, explained their mission and offered everyone a chance to try a preliminary tryout on the next Saturday. Not too many felt they could get near the minimum physical effort required, but we all had immense respect for those guys!
I joined in 69. Thanks for validating this experience, as I, too, remember them ( or someone like them) that came and spoke/ solicited people from our Flight. I've told the story to others, being accused of being confused and having a bad memory. But I definitely remember us being recruited and a few left the Flight. I presume to train under their standards, rather than a regular Basic Training Flight
I passed the initial physical fitness test at Lackland before the PAST or Iron Man standards. Only 6 of us out of the 40+ tryouts passed. When returning for my appointment to change my MOS, I decided not to. I regret that. So much respect for the PJ’s.
We all have regrets man, but you served which is still extremely honorable.
RESPECT....one and all!
Met one of these "supermen" during my stint as NCOIC, Med-Surg/OB Ward at K. I. Sawyer AFB in the mid to later 1970's in the U.P. of Michigan. His wife worked the OB Unit and he would stop by to visit. Sergeant Tommy Miles, Jr was a commanding figure and fine example of the PJ creed! He was still a little singed around the edges at that time from a mission that didn't go well. Sergeant Miles was on the wire over a B-52 that had crash landed, was on fire and still had a load of ordnance on-board! He was checking to insure all crew members had egressed safely and, as an aside, was to attempt shutting off the fuel supply to the engines. He never made it. The ordnance cooked off; he was caught in the fireball and fell 200 feet. The helo and other crew members perished, I believe. Sergeant Miles "died" twice on the operating table before they were able to stabilize him. He recovered and returned to duty. I just asked my wife if she remembered Mrs. Miles and had ever seen Sergeant Miles on that unit (my wife worked on the same unit from 1975-1977). Approximately 41 years later and she said, "Oh yeah, I remember both! She was a civilian nurse and he was a big man!" That, in a nutshell, was the superman I met once upon a time! I was honored to have crossed his path.
RESPECT....Tommy Miles
RESPECT....William Pitsenbarger
RESPECT....John Chapman
"....so others may live...."
L.E.H., USAF-Ret
1971-1997
These guys are incredible! Not just physically but mentally. They're not just tough warriors, they're also smart, skilled first responders. Besides the physical training there's also the paramedic course. I'm an EMT basic. It was a tough class. These guys who get past the physical training have to study emergency medical services and all the way up to full paramedic. And they do it in 8 months! I thought my civilian EMT class was tough in 4.5 months! They do EMT in 7 weeks! Then paramedic! And only 50%-55% of the civilian public passes the NREMT -P test the first time.85% of PJ students pass the written exam the first time! All the respect in the world to them!
This just showed up on my feed, as a lot of pj stuff has been since I saw TFE's video about them. When I was little, I always wanted to join the military, and I wanted to be a Marine.
Now, I sadly can't join, since I've been diagnosed with autism. If I were able to, though... I wouldn't want to be a marine anymore. I would want to be a PJ.
The PJ creed just resonates with me. I don't care about being known. Always thought Combat would be fun, but... The idea of saving lives is so much better.
Much respect to you Pj's out there.
Greatest medics on planet earth. My medic partner was a former PJ he was the greatest partner ever. Loved working with him.
I’m excited!!!
Mike Maroney I am water
Hi excited I’m dad.
Hope I can make it to a drown event soon!
Hooyah...I am GROOT
Got a new phone can you text me don't have your number
Sir I tried to contact you but the number didn’t work, it’s Airman Whiteside
You know as a former Navy crewman and rescue swimmer if i had my time to go over i would have really looked into this program. I did a little training with these guys when i was in and very well trained i found them to be. Cool video just wish i was 20 years old again lol.
Riiight? I was a SAR Swimmer and a combat medic... oh to be 20 again. 😁😎🔥
Thank you for your service by the way you kind of look like Baker Mayfield.
So true
No!!! Baker resembles this man! Much respect, well earned respect...thank you for your service, your children will be inspired by you DAD!
Damn spitting image
This is everything I’ve ever wanted , originally I was training to become a Diver and Flight Nurse but this is literally everything I want in one .
I think I’ve found my dream and I’m chasing this
@@isaacanderson8231 how it go
@@isaacanderson8231did you catch it
You can’t do epic shit with basic people...thanks for putting it all on the line for your fellow service members 🔥👊🏼
needed this video man. even though I'm not interested in PJ specifically, this is the type of content all of us looking into AFSOC/similar need to see.
Friends brother in law was a PJ, amazing dude, told a few stories, reserved I’m sure, but gave you chills up your spine, true hero for sure
These videos just proves that I haven't amount to anything in life.
Time to do something about it !
Then go for it nothing to lose compared to now
You can if you want to
You can change that!
I feel the exact same way dude. I’m considering trying to go for a PJ or becoming a seal. What else is there to do?
I’d try out to be a PJ but I had a buddy that does way more cardio than me try it and that’s the part that got him. I’m more of a lifter and the most I’ve swam was a half-mile, that was hard enough. I believe he said he had to run a mile, then swim one, do so many push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups, then another mile run and swim. That information could be wrong, it’s been a few years since I heard it from him but I still respect the hell out of the guys that go through this. Even the washouts.
I got accepted in to development for PJ but fire protection(#1 on the list) opened and took that instead. I still 100% fully desire to become a PJ. So hopefully I'll get the chance to cross train
marines rule You’ll get your chance. Special Warfare is always been critical-manned so you’ll be able to apply for re-train when your unit commander signs off on it. Don’t lose determination for it, always find a way.
@@danielbrown1999 Special Warfare is a new never previously existing career field established effective 31 October 2019. It is the career grouping for four (4) enlisted career occupational specialties, each having a distinct separate specialty codes (AFSC) and specialty description. A common entry classification code similar to the US Army's 18X MOS hasn't yet been implemented. Such may be implemented in the future as its being experimented with the current A&S course for those entering A&S out of BMT. But I've not heard any rumors to extend such to those seeking to retrain yet. Consequently retrain entry classification applications are still out of current AFSC into a specific new AFSC. This means opportunity to retrain is driven by the needs of the loosing and gaining AFSC. Applying and getting the approval is bit more complicated than simply unit commander favorably signing off on the retrain application request. This gives some info on the Army's 18X enlistment program www.army-portal.com/jobs/special-forces/18x.html
@@johcaone thank you for the knowledge for this young airman!
First found out about SWOE when I first started going through the enlistment process, was hooked immediately, and was completely out of shape(17 at the time now 18). 4 months later, I passed my PAST. Wish me luck.
GET IT BRO!
update ?
@@gerry9773 Went TACP, recently finished the schoolhouse
@@kevanuu1330 how is that? i’m thinking of joining air force special warfare but giving myself till next summer to prepare physically
@@gerry9773 Which career field do you want?
I can almost feel the humidity in the morning and the start of regretting the reason you there
Thanks god for egoism in human
In high school i wanted to join but chickened out. Ive always regretted it. Im now going through a state police academy. Total worth it, but still regret not joining the military.
Just go for it.
Hey man, I respect what cops do for sure it is not an easy job. You can still try out and go back to being a cop if you want the cutoff for age is 42
Love the productions, it gave me all the goosebumps. Headed to bmt in 10days. I'm both scared scared and excited for A&S. But being a pj is all I can think of. Hooyah
Don't be scared. You got this
@@jeremiah40885 hooyah bro
Hooyah. I'm going to take my PAST test in 2 weeks.
@@jeremiah40885 nice good luck bro. Bring a watch. That will help you with your run pace and when the DEV coach give you timed tasks and breaks.
@@YohanM99 take it one day at a time. 1 event at a time. 1 meal at a time. Don't think about what's ahead. Tackle each event individually
I noticed that the PJs have the best looking men out of all the military LOL. Thank you all for your tremendous service to this country
Our first day at Indoc after the PAST was a scuba mask full of water and flutter kicks at the edge of the pool. Medina Annex in 2008. We lost a lot of recruits the first day from that alone. Glad this program exists, I wish I had it before my indoc.
Theese guys are truly angels on earth
I am a 15 year old girl and I'm in the Civil Air Patrol and since my first air show in ocean city I saw jumpers and legit said that's what I want to do. I want to be a PJ and save lives and do all this and I know the emotional and mental strain of it all. I know the physical tolls it takes especially on a female body but something about it drives me for some reason. I guess what I'm saying is I have no idea how to get there or what to do to prepare myself but this video just drove my aspiration. so thank you for this
Join the waterpolo team, the wrestling team, and make friends with a pull-up bar. People who aim for the minimum never succeed so train your mind to look for ways to win. You’ll have setbacks, everyone does, but don’t blame others.
Great production quality. The scene and.video mix with sound was good
I'm currently in the AFSW development program. Taking those past tests and become a PJ. Its changed my life
This was awesome! Thanks so much for the work put into this. Looks like I’m going to be headed into the Air Force this summer with an SR contract. Thanks for all the information that you and the guys at onesready put out.
Thanks for the support!
@@HowToBeAPJ
PJs are not the most elite combat rescue force in DOD. That honor goes to 75th Rangers, Special Forces, and Navy Seals.
Travelin' Ted PJ’s are the only DOD that deal with combat search and rescue, there is literally no other special ops or special forces that compare to what they do, whenever someone is in shit trouble you call these guys. Rangers, SEALs, and Special Forces all have different missions but most of them deal with DA, totally different mission set. Do some research before commenting. Most ignorant comment I’ve seen so far.
@@Sig721Tau but PJs are Special Forces and who do you think goes out to save Navy Seals and Rangers when they’re in trouble? PJs lol you really gotta do your homework.
I’m trying oh so trying to get into shape for this. I want to be a pararescueman. I feel the calling in my blood, I feel the push for me to be better than I was before. I feel the itch to get out there and make a difference in this world with my amazing teammates. I won’t give up and I won’t quit. I will get this, and I will sacrifice myself so that others may live.
How’s it going
I was an SP from 78-82 and I will never forget being on the firing range at KISawyer AFB alongside some PJs. And they pulled their targets up to inspect them, and we saw that their shot group was about as big as a silver dollar, while ours were all over the place. And then someone told us how much they work on their sights and how often they shoot. In my entire 4 year enlistment, I fired my M-16 a total of 2 times, and we never had the opportunity to dial the sights in.
I am a simple man. I see green feet, I click.
This is inspiring! Fires me up. Great stuff!
man i wasn’t sure if i wanted to be a pj for various reason like i was more focused on jobs that will loan me a whole lotta cash. but now that i get older and in college this is what i want to do but i’m going to have to get physically fit cause i’m fat no joke but i know i’ll work hard with God on my side and overcome everything and become a pj.
how's the progress?
grateful for these men
Glad was able to view this months ago. Awesome film and even cooler guys working in the film. Amazing job guys.
- HW
Thanks for this, this IS great stuff! For me, it's a reminder of times gone by...
“What I do for living”......the greatest job in the world
I’m soooo excited and I can’t wait for 2023 on the journey of becoming a female pj!! Im praying
Hey, good for you! Stay motivated, train hard, and remember what you're in this for. I wish you the best.
Good luck! Go kick some ass!
Same I'm waiting for 2024
Awesome whats your swim routine looking like right now?
Best of luck to you! Train hard!
thank God that this country can produce men like this....
1:23 still going to beat you in that contest Brain looking good champ but not better than me 😆🤣😄👍 hooyah congrats on on the video
This was the perfect video. Thank you!
I saw a documentary on PJ's which covered the entire pipeline. In Korea and Vietnam there was only a handful of them in total. In 1981 I had close to a dozen in my class at Airborne school at Ft. Benning and years later 4 were TACP/JTAC in free fall at Yuma. They definitely got respect from everyone. I heard that not many make a career in this field because of the higher ups and no choice of duty station. You would think that AFSOC would be more squared away.
A pararescueman from the same town as me was killed in combat in Iraq. We cannot thank our service members who out themselves in harm's way in order to protect others enough.
Im a 18yo, and im genuinely interested in being a PJ. I took an AF-WIN and special operations was my top recommendation. Before that, i took an ASVAB and got a 92. I still haven't graduated high school, or talked to a recruiter but i plan on it very soon.
This video is so helpful. So thank you. Especially for going out there and bringing our guys back home.
That’s cool as shit I’m 15 right now hoping to join the army with option 40 contract do you have any tips for the ASVAB because you have to have a gt score of 105 to get the option 40 at least that’s what the website said.
@@Matte_Val yeah, i have a few.
Take a practice asvab to see what areas you need to work on, and what areas youre good at.(pretty sure that goes wo saying)
Theres an app that i have, search ASVAB Practice in whatever app store you have, it has all areas that the test covers. Use the app, it really helps you prep for the real thing.
Some sections are going to have more questions than others, but dont fret, i found the sections w a lot of questions had easier questions.
You have 2hr and 34 min if you take the online version of the test, just a heads up.
Some questions are kinda complicated, so work backwards, if the answer is 34, plug it into the question and check. I got a few questions where i had to do that.
You only get scrap paper and a pencil, no calculator. They collect the paper at the end. I have no clue what they do with it, but they take it.
When in doubt, C stands for Correct
If I ever joined the Air Force, I would totally become a Pararescue Jumper to save lives!
Got accepted into vmi with my twin brother. Both of us plan on becoming officers and becoming PJs🤙 Thank you for your service!
You can’t be a PJ as an officer. It’s an enlisted career field. You can be a CRO, but you don’t get any of the medical training.
I would drive by PJ’s at 4am in the morning, they’d be running in formation in silkies, combat boots and a log on base in 20 degree weather and i’d say “fuck...that”. lol
Of all the AF people I dealt with in the Army the ones I have the most respect for are PJs and JTAC guys.
Bryce Solomon Of all the Army people I dealt with in the Army the ones I have the most respect for were the AF guys 😂
Good to see you on here Brian. Lost contact with you after you left ABQ and us at AFD.
what i do for a living ........ BANG!!!!! perfect Editing!!
As an Airman I respect these guys daily! HUA!!!
Brian, great interview and program.
Thank you!
This my dream job I pray I score high enough for it💯
Gothboi Prince I’m thinking about going for it myself. I wish you the best and hope that you make it too.
Gotta score a 40 I think.
Should be no problem, go kill it brother!
Or, save it in this case idk
Always wanted to be a pj thanks for this
These guys were a blast to drink with in SERE
Dream job right here, it’s amazing what the human body is capable of
Love aviation and love helping people, I literally found the job that checks both boxes, it's sucks I ain't American
this is what i needed...thinking about going from army flight paramedic to PJ
i am already a flight paramedic for the army (guard). one of the military’s best programs and missions btw; advanced medicine (critical care paramedic), dustoff medevac, search and rescue via blackhawks (day/night/nvg/hoist).
BBALL FOR LIFE yes actually, depending on your state of course. our state mission is primarily search and rescue (assisting local resources). we have flight hours to maintain proficiency and have the opportunity to fly on a weekly basis. as aircrew the commitment is more than a weekend a month and two weeks a year , and my unit is composed of EMS/hospital professionals. i myself work full time as a paramedic so there is definitely some life balancing between my civilian, home, and military life. the pj program im considering is actually through the air guard.
BBALL FOR LIFE best of luck to you. stay focused and don’t quit.
Due to the Coronavirus I have no where to practice swimming. I’m getting real close to getting my 1.5 mile time less than 11 minutes. Currently at 12:21 and push ups and pull-ups are on point. Just need to work on crunches a bit more
You need to finish a mile and a half in 9 minutes, dont aim for 11 minutes, also run long distance in a pace where you can have a conversation with someone, Goodluck and crush it!
11 mins is garbage. You’ll need to get that shit way down.
It doesn’t matter how slow you can run or how weak sauce your crunches be as long you don’t blow the horn you will be a pj
Brother keep at it. Don’t blow horn or quit you can do it. I made it really far but hurt my ankle, believe in urself and carry forward for me
Brother keep at it. Don’t blow horn or quit you can do it. I made it really far but hurt my ankle, believe in urself and carry forward for me
I’m a Paramedic in the civilian world. I would love to be a PJ.
Do it. You will regret not atleast trying
This is legit dope. Thanks for the insights!
When I was going through AF basic training in 1972 one of the other instructors took me aside and tried to convince me to become a PJ. I really didn't want to go Viet Nam to jump into the jungle to rescue someone. As it turned out the AF was good for me. Gave me a good intro into electronics.
My dad flew USAF search and rescue. He retired after 30 years. Said that the PJs are supermen. Never told many stories, just showed a lot of respect for them and he was a difficult man to impress. My hat is off to them.
Edit: basically the story was that these guys fall out of the sky, fight their way in to your wounded ass, sew you up, fight the way out, steal an enemy helicopter, and fly you to safety. Truly, that was the kind of mythos that surrounded my father's reverence for these heroes.
Steal an enemy helicopter?
@@davetarone6690 I think that part was a myth.
Sounds like John Rambo
Future pj hopefully,I'm 11 and I want to join,this is my dream career and I've wanted to do this since I was like 3,always playing with the soldiers and little trucks,memories...FLY HIGH,FLY-FIGHT-WIN🇺🇸🇺🇸
Fermin Family a good intro to Pararescue at a young age is to join Civil Air Patrol, and when you are 15 apply for Pararescue Jumper Orientation Course. It is a week long course in New Mexico, and it is a smoke fest but you get a great intro to the career field . I did it 9 years ago and absolutely loved it.
@StevenHart. Can you elaborate
Greatest bunch of people on planet earth
Great watch Brian. Keep up the good work.
Thank you so much for this, I’ve recently decided to prepare myself for the challenge of becoming a PJ. I’m determined, motivated and stubborn to being a PJ. I’m giving myself a year to physically prepare myself, I’ve always been active but never was super consistent with it and todays my 5th day preparing and I wanted to ask if the 21 day program that’s on the Air Force PJ website enough or should I be doing more? Also today’s my first day running a mile in under 10 mins and that’s motivated me even more. Thank you so much for your service and your information sir.
Andy if your mile and a half time is under 10 then that’s not bad at all, but a mile in 10 minutes? i’m not saying it can’t be done but you have some serious work to do my friend. run run run. and swim. push yourself until you think you’re going to die and then keep pushing.
japonte173 I’ve never been much to run but oh brother I know I’ve got a long road ahead of me, nothings stopping me
japonte173 also I don’t have access to a pool so for the next two weeks I’m running two to one mile a day before and after workouts and after that I’m hoping it to longer distances
@@Sus_blues update ?
@@shokeisse4213 I didn’t go through with it lol.
My friend was a PJ in Vietnam. I was a "Titless WAF" aka Inventory Management Specialist. Yes even in the people in the air force made fun of my job.
When it got to 3 min I was like well fuck an I got up and ran a mile outside at 2 am
"‘It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save life and to aid the injured. I will be prepared at all times to perform my assigned duties quickly and efficiently, placing these duties before personal desires and comforts. These things We Do, That Others May Live.’" 🔥🔥🔥
wow I'm so glad I watched this. this is a work of art. On the 31st of December 2019 I signed with the USAF to attempt to become a PJ, basic is this August. I hope I see you there Brian. I cant wait It looks fun.
So motivating 🇺🇸 Great film, good work guys ❤️
Thank you for the support
Can you make a video on pay scale and everything related to salary and living situations?
Met some PJs in a hotel near Eglin. Nice guys, Quiet professionals 👍🇺🇸
How does the "How to be a PJ" course compare to Sealfit Kokoro Camp?
Best 8 years of my life
Hoping to attend A&S in 2025. Hooah!
It will be here faster than you think, keep training hard
Pjs are on another level