combined operations. Combat Rescue Officers work side-by-side with USAF and joint forces, as well as interagency partners to carry out one of the most challenging tasks—saving lives and safeguarding the honor of our na ion aging PR activities. The CRO Air Force Specialty Code (13D) is a non-rated aircrew officer that leads and commands PR

A Special Tactics Officer leads special operations forces conducting global access, precision strike, and personnel recovery operations across multiple domains to support the joint force commander. They provide air traffic control, terminal attack control, command and control, and enables operational interface among air, space, and cyber assets to the ground and maritime forces. Generally ...

FSCs. TACPO applies to 19ZXB AFSC. STO/CRO applies t 19ZXA and 19ZXC AFSCs respectfully. This IFT is conducted by a designated test administrator (Prior Service, Officer c

Below we cover how to join Air Force Special Warfare career fields. These jobs include: Combat Control, Pararescue, TACP, Special Reconnaissance, Combat Rescue Officer, Special Tactics Officer and …

The Special Warfare Tier 2 Operational Fitness Test is an operational-focused Special Warfare PT Test, designed for Combat Control (CCT), Pararescue (PJ), Special Reconnaissance (SR), Tactical Air Control Party (TACP), Special Tactics (STO), and Combat Rescue Officer (CRO), Tactical Air Control Party Officer (TACPO) operators and pipeline trainees.

Intro For prospective recruits, the decision whether to join Special Warfare as an Air Force officer or enlisted is a common question. We’ll go over the differences so you can make the best d…

As a CRO, Weber was trained to direct combatant command and control of Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR) operations and to plan, manage and execute CSAR tasks. Weber was hand-selected to fulfill these duties while augmenting the 308th …

The Initial Fitness Test (IFT) represents the minimum entrance standards for Special Warfare, SERE and EOD career fields. The IFT must be successfully completed prior to: 1- Award of a Special Warf…

actics Officer (STO) and Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) career fields. This document outlines the application and assessment procedures for becoming a STO or CRO. For additional information, please e-mail both of the following: STO – STO.Recruiting@us

The test, utilized to screen Special Warfare candidates applying for elite Air Force positions now includes officer screening along with a few other minor modifications. This marks the first time the PAST includes officer candidate criteria. What’s New A Special Tactics Officer & Combat Rescue Officer (STO/CRO) column has been added to the form.