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SWOE Career Fields

Air Force Combat Control (CCT)

COMBAT CONTROL (CCT)

Provides command, control, communications, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance to assist airpower across the full spectrum of military operations. Includes air traffic control [ATC] and controlling air strikes including close air support [CAS].

PARARESCUE (PJ)

Performs as the essential Personnel Recovery (PR) and materiel recovery expert by functioning as the technical rescue and recovery specialist. Provides technical rescue, emergency medical care, and security. Moves recovered personnel and materiel to safety or friendly control when recovery by aircraft is not possible.

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SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE (SR)

Plans and performs Special Reconnaissance (SR) intelligence and surveillance to allow for mission planning, special operations mission execution, and application of airpower across the full spectrum of military operations. Maintains qualification on long-range rifle target interdiction.

TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY (TACP)

TACP Airmen are the lead precision strike experts for Air Force Special Warfare. TACP Airmen identify, track targets,

and engages enemy forces in close proximity to friendly forces utilizing precision aircraft. Operates in austere combat environments independent of an established airbase or its perimeter defenses.

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Initial
 
Fitness TEST

  • 8 Pull-ups

  • 50 Sit-ups in 2 Minutes

  • 40 Push-ups in 2 Minutes

  • 1.5 Mile Run in <10:20 Minutes

  • 2 X 25 Meter Under Water Swim

  • 500 Meter Surface Swim

BASIC
QUALIFICATIONS

  • 18 - 39 years of age

  • Minimum of GED or HS Diploma

  • US Citizen

  • Pass the ASVAB

  • Pass the IFT

  • Medically qualified through MEPS

  • Good moral/financial standing

  • Must be eligible for a security clearance

PAY
Per Month

  • Basic Pay $1650

  • Special Duty Pay $450

  • Airborne $150

  • Demolitions $150

  • Dive Pay $115

  • Freefall $75

  • Jumpmaster $50

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