Training Resources
Download training programs developed by human performance experts to prepare for Air Force Special Warfare selection and training.
Connect with a Developer
Connecting with a T3i Field Developer is vital for improving swimming and water confidence capabilities. These areas are critical for selection success and difficult to develop on your own.
Enlisted Candidates
Work with your recruiter to connect with a T3i Field Developer for personalized training guidance.
Officer Candidates
Contact Capt Eric Sanderson at eric.sanderson.2@us.af.mil for training resources and preparation guidance for STO/TACPO/CRO.
8-Week Calisthenics Program
An 8-week progressive calisthenics program building foundational strength and muscular endurance. Includes structured weekly workouts with warm-up routines and exercise descriptions. Decreased training volume the week prior to reporting allows for full physiological recovery, muscle glycogen replenishment, and tissue repair to ensure candidates arrive in a fully rested and peaked state and not fatigued.
Download PDFPre-Accessions Physical Training Manual
The comprehensive AFSW physical training preparation manual covering warm-ups, workouts, nutrition, recovery, energy systems development, and both bodyweight and full gym S&C programs.
Download PDFTraining FAQs
Is passing the IFT enough?
Passing the IFT only shows that you can meet the minimum physical standards needed to make it through the pipeline and beyond. Aim to exceed the minimums, not just meet them.
Should I train on my own?
Physical fitness is the cornerstone of being an operator. PT must become a way of life — not a program that depends on being told what, when, and how to condition yourself by someone else. Be proactive and stay ahead of the bubble.
How often should I train?
Training schedules and programs are based on an individual's level of conditioning and their knowledge of the principles and proper execution of the required exercises. Contacting the T3i Developer dedicated to your location can give you sound advice for your current state of fitness.
How do developers evaluate progress?
Candidates receive continuous feedback throughout development based on key attributes essential for success in AFSPECWAR training and selection. Developers assess your ability to perform under pressure, adapt to challenges, work effectively within a team, apply coaching, and consistently demonstrate the physical and mental standards required for AFSPECWAR.
- Communication — Expresses thoughts and ideas to convey information and influence others
- Drive — Initiates action and persists in accomplishing tasks and goals to high standards
- Integrity — Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner
- Teamwork — Works productively with others and adapts appropriately to different roles and situations
- Physical Fitness — Develops and maintains physical capability to train and execute job duties
- Problem Solving — Identifies and uses resources to generate, critically evaluate, and select course(s) of action
- Stress Tolerance — Continues to perform under difficult, unpredictable, and ambiguous conditions
- Trainability — Demonstrates capability to learn and execute core tasks and duties