Is Pararescue Indoc going away?
Is Indoc going away? Yes, but it will be replaced with another course. The course is not yet solidified, as I get more details I will release more information. If you would like more information, watch my interview with the Indoc Commandant about the new changes here.
How long is Pararescue Indoc?
nine-week
The PJ/CRO Indoc is a nine-week course conducted by the 350th Battlefield Airmen (BA) Training Squadron, BA Training Group, 37th Training Wing, AETC.
How difficult is Pararescue training?
It’s not easy to join Pararescue. Over 80% of the men who try out for the Air Force’s special operations search and rescue corps don’t make it (women will get their chance soon. More on that below). Depending on how you measure, that might be the highest attrition rate of any job in the military.
What is Indoc in the Air Force?
PJ indoc is the first hurdle of intense physical and mental training for Pararescue trainees. This course prepares them for the multitude of pipeline training they must endure to become US Air Force Pararescue members.
Do pjs deploy with SEALs?
Pararescuemen provide emergency and life-saving services for the most dangerous missions the U.S. military performs and frequently deploy with U.S. Navy SEALs and Army Special Forces.
Is A&S easier than Indoc?
In case you haven’t heard, A&S is going to be MORE difficult than Indoc.
What is the dropout rate for pararescue?
Just earning the title of what the Air Force affectionately calls a “PJ” is a grueling task. Dubbed “Superman School,” Pararescue training takes two years and has a dropout rate of around 80 percent. And PJs put all of this rigorous training to use in their everyday duties, when it matters the most.
How deep is the pool at Indoc?
Division recon Marines had to retake the Force Recon’s indoc if they were to change from a division-level to a force-level command, regardless of their prior qualifications. Because Marines are amphibious by nature, the candidates begin with a 25 m (82 ft) underwater swim.
When did I get eliminated from pararescue indoc?
In it I express my personal experiences, beliefs and how they have shaped my life. In January of 2014 I was eliminated from Pararescue indoc.
Where do you go for pararescue training in the Air Force?
The PJ/CRO Indoc is a nine week course conducted by the 350th Battlefield Airmen (BA) Training Squadron, BA Training Group, 37th Training Wing, AETC. Pararescue trainees are required to pass the Pararescue Indoctrination Course at Lackland AFB, commonly referred to as “indoc”.
Why is water con important in pararescue training?
When the Air Force began reviewing Pararescue training for inclusion of women, it surveyed teams of combat rescue officers on the value of each piece of Indoc. They rated Water Con as the most important test to predict eventual success as a PJ, ahead of the school’s running, calisthenics and ruck marches.
Which is the most important test for Pararescue?
When the Air Force began reviewing Pararescue training for inclusion of women, it surveyed teams of combat rescue officers on the value of each piece of Indoc. They rated Water Con as the most important test to predict eventual success as a PJ, ahead of the school’s running, calisthenics and ruck marches. Are there shortcuts?
