How to Join — Officer

TACP Officer

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Eligibility

• —Open to male and female applicants
• —U.S. citizen, eligible to obtain a Top Secret clearance
• —Able to obtain Special Warfare Airmen (SWA) medical clearance
• —Outstanding resume and no negative personal or professional history
• —Cadets may apply in their Junior or Senior year

Phase I — Application

Applications are reviewed at a quarterly Phase One board. Those selected attend a one-week assessment called TACP Officer Phase Two (TOPT).

1. Cover page— personal info, official photo, commander info, fitness scores
2. Initial Fitness Test (IFT) scoresheet
3. Personal narrative— one page covering your background, strengths/weaknesses, and why you want to become a TACPO
4. Resume— one page, emphasize leadership experience. USAF members must also include their SURF.
5. Commander recommendation letter — one page, signed, with specific leadership examples
6. Three most recent performance/training reports — include what is available if time in service is short
7. Signed medical statement — documenting facility and date of most recent physical exam

Submit your complete application as a single PDF via signed .mil or .gov email (or via DoD SAFE). A Special Warfare Physical is encouraged but not required to apply.

Fitness Standards (IFT)

Selection is extremely competitive — aim well beyond the minimums. Only perfect-form repetitions count.

Test order: pull-ups, sit-ups, push-ups (2 min rest between each), 10 min rest, 3-mile run, 30 min rest, 2 x 25m underwater swim (3 min cycle), 10 min rest, 500m swim.

After Selection

Selected candidates enter the TACP training pipeline upon commissioning.