How To Be A PJ

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  • Get a glimpse of what it takes to become an Air Force Pararescueman (PJ). PJs are the most elite combat rescue force in the entire DOD. Brian Silva uses his 12+ years of Special Operations and Indoc Instructor experience to mold the body and minds of the individuals who attend his two-day preselection training program which is meant to push each individual past their breaking point and force them to become a team. Brian teaches them the value of teamwork, preparation, and shows them, for their first time, what it means to Never Quit.
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Komentáře • 626

  • @MajesticDemonLord
    @MajesticDemonLord Před 4 lety +734

    The PJs have IMO one of the greatest Military Mottos ever 'That others May Live', it's so succinct, to the point yet the more you read into it, the deeper it goes.

    • @natrone23
      @natrone23 Před 4 lety +11

      MajesticDemonLord
      Kill Bodies- USMC

    • @MN-et2eg
      @MN-et2eg Před 4 lety +8

      de oppresso liber

    • @rayrocker2112
      @rayrocker2112 Před 4 lety +10

      Rangers Lead the Way. ☀️⚡️

    • @jameson1239
      @jameson1239 Před 3 lety +2

      I don’t think it’s just a PJ thing as Canadian SARTECHs have the same motto

    • @keithskorup6682
      @keithskorup6682 Před 3 lety

      @@natrone23 you need oomph help in this way of me ss

  • @mikewall7450
    @mikewall7450 Před 4 měsíci +5

    I've had a ride with the PJ's and yes they did save my carcass (obviously I can't go into details) but long story short woke up to the sound of "hey! Your going to be fine just stay down" felt something get stabbed into my arm woke up in a medical tent, in only my skivvies and socks on, the rest was in a bloody heap in the corner, I don't know the guys who saved me that day, but I'd love to thank them for pulling me out of there & patching me up.

  • @barsdogukankarakoyun8798
    @barsdogukankarakoyun8798 Před 4 lety +38

    In Turkish Air Force PJs (Personnel Rescue in Turkey) motto is "Heroes save the country, we save the heroes" I love it.

    • @firstlast9731
      @firstlast9731 Před 2 lety +1

      Merhaba
      I don't know much Turkish but half my family is from there. I don't see to many Turkish people on youtube so I thought I'd just say hello.

    • @barsdogukankarakoyun8798
      @barsdogukankarakoyun8798 Před 2 lety +1

      @@firstlast9731 Merhaba! It’s nice to know, send your family my regards.

    • @firstlast9731
      @firstlast9731 Před 2 lety +1

      @@barsdogukankarakoyun8798 Certainly, you as well.

  • @GeneralBirdJr
    @GeneralBirdJr Před 4 lety +85

    Since before I enlisted, I’ve wanted to be a pj. I can’t remember how I heard of them. Can’t remember when.. but it doesn’t matter. My best friend died, CPL Brandt recently. After wrestling with the pain and loss of his death, I’ve felt an enormous pain in my soul, a burning passion and a hunger to spend the rest of my days working to preserve the life of others. I’m on my way to 160th when I come home from deployment, and after my contract, I will die before I fail to be a PJ. These things I will do, so that others may live. Miss you Q. Love you.

  • @ryanking2874
    @ryanking2874 Před 4 lety +356

    wanted to be a pj ever since i found out who they were

  • @lmShyy
    @lmShyy Před 4 lety +144

    I was so scared that this was a video of some kid that’s a PJ candidate making a video about trying to be a PJ. Turned out to be a really good video.

    • @onlyonecannoli3952
      @onlyonecannoli3952 Před rokem +1

      I was afraid this was going to be a video about grown men wearing pajamas...

  • @hshddhdgghghhhhgdhd
    @hshddhdgghghhhhgdhd Před 4 lety +78

    I joined the Air Force to become a PJ. I did pretty good on my past test and shipped off to begin training. Made it about halfway thru indoc and drop[ed out due to an injury I got while rucking. Once I hit my 5 year mark I plan on cross training back into pararescue but until then I'm stuck working as a maintainer.
    That shit was HARD so I applaud anyone who even attempts it as that's the definition of going thru hell and back!!

    • @HowToBeAPJ
      @HowToBeAPJ  Před 4 lety +16

      You can always reach out if you have any questions or need anything, Burn the Boats!

    • @hshddhdgghghhhhgdhd
      @hshddhdgghghhhhgdhd Před 4 lety +1

      @@HowToBeAPJ Alright thanks!

    • @Whodeylol
      @Whodeylol Před rokem

      did make it?

    • @TheGreatAzer
      @TheGreatAzer Před 8 měsíci

      @@hshddhdgghghhhhgdhd did you make it

  • @chantell_4714
    @chantell_4714 Před 2 lety +210

    Being a junior in high school I never saw a job or career that I really wanted to pursue but when my older brother went into the army for national guard it opened my eyes to more possibilities and I started looking into things and when I read about PJs it was the first time that actually knew what I wanted but as a female 16 year old who's not really active I didn't have that confidence that I could do it but there matto "these things we do that others may live" really strikes me that and people who incourage me to do it gives me a lot of courage to make my goal an achievement.

    • @josephburke2553
      @josephburke2553 Před 2 lety +20

      Good luck!
      It’ll take a Herculean amount of work, and you will be broken and remade, but if you have the drive and the spirit, you can do it!

    • @christiannelson9679
      @christiannelson9679 Před 2 lety +2

      Hooyah

    • @user-uj5pc7dy2j
      @user-uj5pc7dy2j Před rokem +36

      If it helps as consolation, no woman makes it through special operations selection. These recruitment schools make >90% of athletic, motivated, strong men quit. How could a woman, who has less muscle mass, less bone density, less cardiovascular capacity (smaller lungs and heart), less absolute strength, thiner skin, less testosterone, etc. make it?
      Furthermore, even if they lower the standards and let women in, they wouldn't be able to remain operational for an entire deployment (hormonal changes that will render her useless physically-wise, including her erratic and unexpected behaviour during a crucial time). What kind of command would want such an operator? Would you be able to lift and carry a man in full gear? Could you engage in hand-to-hand combat with a man hell-bent on killing you?
      Another factor is how a woman can disrupt the camaraderie among the men, who will not be brothers anymore but unconscious sexual competitors for the female. We could go on and on. I hope you have thought this through realistically and not through the lenses of the 'women power' fairy tale that doesn't exist in combat.

    • @slappy8941
      @slappy8941 Před rokem +4

      Yeah you can go ahead and forget all about that, because you would have to be as fit and strong as an Olympic athlete.

    • @tekelia3996
      @tekelia3996 Před rokem +4

      We are literally the sameeee.

  • @Lemurai
    @Lemurai Před 4 lety +42

    My dad was a nurse anesthetist on a special operations surgical team, though he wasn’t exactly doing what these guys do, he always made it a priority to keep his pt standards on par with these guys, his best friend was a CRO, they used to live at the range, hike, run or swim just about every day when they weren’t deployed. My dad was just a bit more of a book worm with a knack for chemistry is all.

  • @hoovie21
    @hoovie21 Před 4 lety +82

    “It is my duty as a Pararescueman to save lives and aid the injured I will be prepared at all times before my assigned duties quickly and efficiently placing these duties before personal desires and comforts these things we do, that others may live”

  • @christophernixon8445
    @christophernixon8445 Před 4 lety +30

    I was across the yard in the aircrew dorms. They would come in 100 deep, and at the end of about two weeks their legs were jacked, and there would be 20 left lol. They used to catapult water balloons at us from behind the building, using a spotter lol. I even saw them dress up as ninja turtles and other characters and have an all out brawl in the courtyard. They would bring their BMX bikes etc. truly nuts

  • @janesmith4017
    @janesmith4017 Před 4 lety +21

    Rest in Peace, USAF Tech Sgt Daniel Zerbe. Bronze Star award, 2010 USAF Para Rescueman NCO of the Year . God bless you and all those aboard Extortion 17.

  • @matthewscott8559
    @matthewscott8559 Před 4 lety +63

    I don't know how this video got recommended, but I am glad I watched it. I am 21 and soon to graduate college this May. Hearing that motto, "These Things We Do, That Others May Live" is really stirring in my mind. What an honor it is to be in a position that save lives.

  • @800g_of_dinki_di7
    @800g_of_dinki_di7 Před 7 měsíci +5

    The motto "these things we do, that others may live" has always resonated with me like its my god given purpose to persue that idea. Im not american but I signed up to be a combat rescue operator over here in Aus so i can hope to make a difference and save a life. You guys are truly inspirational and I hope that I can live up to the standard

  • @jawa2603
    @jawa2603 Před 4 lety +279

    I’m honestly so impressed that these take time out of their busy schedule to train the future. So much respect for all of these guys. Thank you so much much for helping and educating us. Keep it up!💪

    • @HowToBeAPJ
      @HowToBeAPJ  Před 4 lety +18

      Thanks, man! I truly appreciate the support.

    • @petera.dinovijr.4762
      @petera.dinovijr.4762 Před 4 lety +1

      Ja WA how else would we continue to fill the job

    • @emmanuelawosusi2365
      @emmanuelawosusi2365 Před rokem

      @@HowToBeAPJ can I be firefighter and pj

    • @emmanuelawosusi2365
      @emmanuelawosusi2365 Před rokem

      @@HowToBeAPJ What type of cilivain search and rescue job is similar too what a pararescue deos?

    • @emmanuelawosusi2365
      @emmanuelawosusi2365 Před rokem

      @@HowToBeAPJ What type of cilivain search and rescue job is similar too what a pararescue deos?

  • @jacob14163
    @jacob14163 Před 28 dny +3

    In high school i wanted to join but chickened out. Ive always regretted it. Im now going through a state police academy. Total worth it, but still regret not joining the military.
    Just go for it.

    • @HowToBeAPJ
      @HowToBeAPJ  Před 17 dny

      Hey man, I respect what cops do for sure it is not an easy job. You can still try out and go back to being a cop if you want the cutoff for age is 42

  • @samuelgarciajr2547
    @samuelgarciajr2547 Před 4 lety +68

    Awesome!
    "These things we do, that others may live" - Pararescue Creed

  • @dayenknight8117
    @dayenknight8117 Před 4 lety +76

    Just when I was all comfortable you had to go and motivate me 😂 seriously though thank you so much for the work you’ve put into this program. It’s definitely changing lives and helping guys like me overcome their fears.

  • @BillyN31
    @BillyN31 Před 4 lety +128

    Hey man. I was stationed at hurlburt field in the 90’s. Good times.
    Edit: RIP Sgt. Chapman CCT

    • @spectre6570
      @spectre6570 Před 4 lety +7

      Good to see a fellow Herbie Pea Patch guy. I was stationed at Hurlburt Field from 1984 to 1989. AC-130H Gunship crewchief.

    • @ryanhowell9257
      @ryanhowell9257 Před 4 lety +2

      1995 to 2000. Weapons. Good times at FWB

    • @BillyN31
      @BillyN31 Před 4 lety

      Ryan Howell Night town bar!! Lol

    • @BillyN31
      @BillyN31 Před 4 lety

      spectre6570 yes sir! Wish I could go back

    • @ryanhowell9257
      @ryanhowell9257 Před 4 lety

      Texas country club. Good times

  • @OffBeatPlays69
    @OffBeatPlays69 Před 4 lety +67

    Going in in April. Im 19 I think I’m in shape. But I know this will seriously test my physical self as well as mental. I’m motivated. I will make it, it’s my goal, and I won’t fail no matter how hard they break me.

    • @kealiikoacadirao3419
      @kealiikoacadirao3419 Před 4 lety +2

      Midnight_ Tracks got this man

    • @beavage8592
      @beavage8592 Před 4 lety +2

      You can do it brother, stay focused on your mission.

    • @abelrayosalazar
      @abelrayosalazar Před 4 lety +4

      From one kid wanting to be a PJ to another, I hope we meet one day. Once we both graduate and become PJs, I hope we get live up to the motto.

    • @rayrocker2112
      @rayrocker2112 Před 4 lety +8

      headed to RASP for the 75th Ranger Regiment today

    • @milsimspecialist1614
      @milsimspecialist1614 Před 3 lety +6

      U won’t make it with that attitude brother. All in. They will break ur body in so many ways, u will be sore every day. Just when u want air they take it away from u. If u aren’t ready for this u definitely aren’t ready for airborne jump training. But never quit, keep pushing. Aim high warrior

  • @Ghost17110
    @Ghost17110 Před 4 lety +5

    needed this video man. even though I'm not interested in PJ specifically, this is the type of content all of us looking into AFSOC/similar need to see.

  • @brandonreyes1920
    @brandonreyes1920 Před 3 lety +8

    Being a PJ is something I would like to become. I've been doing more research on Pararescue Jumpers for the last few weeks and it would be a complete honor to serve my country as a PJ, what these people do is amazing, saving the lives of your fellow servicemen and woman from combat related injury and civilians after natural disaster , "that others may live".

  • @larryhudlemeyer2617
    @larryhudlemeyer2617 Před 3 lety +3

    RESPECT....one and all!
    Met one of these "supermen" during my stint as NCOIC, Med-Surg/OB Ward at K. I. Sawyer AFB in the mid to later 1970's in the U.P. of Michigan. His wife worked the OB Unit and he would stop by to visit. Sergeant Tommy Miles, Jr was a commanding figure and fine example of the PJ creed! He was still a little singed around the edges at that time from a mission that didn't go well. Sergeant Miles was on the wire over a B-52 that had crash landed, was on fire and still had a load of ordnance on-board! He was checking to insure all crew members had egressed safely and, as an aside, was to attempt shutting off the fuel supply to the engines. He never made it. The ordnance cooked off; he was caught in the fireball and fell 200 feet. The helo and other crew members perished, I believe. Sergeant Miles "died" twice on the operating table before they were able to stabilize him. He recovered and returned to duty. I just asked my wife if she remembered Mrs. Miles and had ever seen Sergeant Miles on that unit (my wife worked on the same unit from 1975-1977). Approximately 41 years later and she said, "Oh yeah, I remember both! She was a civilian nurse and he was a big man!" That, in a nutshell, was the superman I met once upon a time! I was honored to have crossed his path.
    RESPECT....Tommy Miles
    RESPECT....William Pitsenbarger
    RESPECT....John Chapman
    "....so others may live...."
    L.E.H., USAF-Ret
    1971-1997

  • @ianalderson5133
    @ianalderson5133 Před 4 lety +23

    The chills I get when I hear the mission statement are unreal..

  • @stluciestrength
    @stluciestrength Před 2 lety +3

    These guys are incredible! Not just physically but mentally. They're not just tough warriors, they're also smart, skilled first responders. Besides the physical training there's also the paramedic course. I'm an EMT basic. It was a tough class. These guys who get past the physical training have to study emergency medical services and all the way up to full paramedic. And they do it in 8 months! I thought my civilian EMT class was tough in 4.5 months! They do EMT in 7 weeks! Then paramedic! And only 50%-55% of the civilian public passes the NREMT -P test the first time.85% of PJ students pass the written exam the first time! All the respect in the world to them!

  • @Fireoncityy
    @Fireoncityy Před 4 lety +3

    Greatest medics on planet earth. My medic partner was a former PJ he was the greatest partner ever. Loved working with him.

  • @landost.claire401
    @landost.claire401 Před 4 lety +10

    This is inspiring! Fires me up. Great stuff!

  • @joelbrew75
    @joelbrew75 Před rokem

    Friends brother in law was a PJ, amazing dude, told a few stories, reserved I’m sure, but gave you chills up your spine, true hero for sure

  • @john6909
    @john6909 Před 3 lety

    I'm currently in the AFSW development program. Taking those past tests and become a PJ. Its changed my life

  • @rexw2203
    @rexw2203 Před 4 lety +2

    Thanks for this, this IS great stuff! For me, it's a reminder of times gone by...

  • @cunn1n6ham
    @cunn1n6ham Před 4 lety +5

    You can’t do epic shit with basic people...thanks for putting it all on the line for your fellow service members 🔥👊🏼

  • @johnmayotte3326
    @johnmayotte3326 Před 4 lety +8

    I remember clearly that first Thursday of USAF Basic, back in 1975. That's when ParaRescue showed up, explained their mission and offered everyone a chance to try a preliminary tryout on the next Saturday. Not too many felt they could get near the minimum physical effort required, but we all had immense respect for those guys!

    • @thomashelm6931
      @thomashelm6931 Před měsícem

      I joined in 69. Thanks for validating this experience, as I, too, remember them ( or someone like them) that came and spoke/ solicited people from our Flight. I've told the story to others, being accused of being confused and having a bad memory. But I definitely remember us being recruited and a few left the Flight. I presume to train under their standards, rather than a regular Basic Training Flight

  • @nelsonashbrook765
    @nelsonashbrook765 Před 4 lety +14

    RIP Jason Cunningham! You were a great guy! Kind, thoughtful, pleasant to be around and above all, willing to give your life for those at your side.

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 Před 2 lety +1

      And should be getting an MoH.

  • @tthunts
    @tthunts Před 4 lety +2

    Glad was able to view this months ago. Awesome film and even cooler guys working in the film. Amazing job guys.
    - HW

  • @AmmoVanMagnus
    @AmmoVanMagnus Před 4 lety +7

    I passed the initial physical fitness test at Lackland before the PAST or Iron Man standards. Only 6 of us out of the 40+ tryouts passed. When returning for my appointment to change my MOS, I decided not to. I regret that. So much respect for the PJ’s.

    • @tewksburydriver8624
      @tewksburydriver8624 Před rokem

      We all have regrets man, but you served which is still extremely honorable.

  • @aftmalone4644
    @aftmalone4644 Před 4 lety +16

    I’m in ROTC right now and I’ve wanted to work alongside guys like PJs and CCTs ever since I read about them when I was younger. I’m currently aiming to be a CRO after I graduate. The Idea of going above and beyond to save those in danger thrills and motivates me like nothing else.

    • @aleouuxx7939
      @aleouuxx7939 Před rokem +1

      Same here brother I’ll see ya in the big blue

    • @globaladdict
      @globaladdict Před rokem

      tacp is sick too, you get to call in the air strikes with other sof units for direct action strikes

  • @MikeMaroneyWhatsupdirtycones

    I’m excited!!!

    • @roy09
      @roy09 Před 4 lety +2

      Mike Maroney I am water

    • @ChairmanDDD
      @ChairmanDDD Před 4 lety +1

      Hi excited I’m dad.
      Hope I can make it to a drown event soon!

    • @MikeMaroneyWhatsupdirtycones
      @MikeMaroneyWhatsupdirtycones Před 4 lety +2

      Hooyah...I am GROOT

    • @shaquarnstevens8770
      @shaquarnstevens8770 Před 4 lety

      Got a new phone can you text me don't have your number

    • @Mari-East
      @Mari-East Před 4 lety +2

      Sir I tried to contact you but the number didn’t work, it’s Airman Whiteside

  • @Brahvooo
    @Brahvooo Před 3 lety

    Our first day at Indoc after the PAST was a scuba mask full of water and flutter kicks at the edge of the pool. Medina Annex in 2008. We lost a lot of recruits the first day from that alone. Glad this program exists, I wish I had it before my indoc.

  • @xXSCAR117Xx
    @xXSCAR117Xx Před 4 lety +2

    I’d try out to be a PJ but I had a buddy that does way more cardio than me try it and that’s the part that got him. I’m more of a lifter and the most I’ve swam was a half-mile, that was hard enough. I believe he said he had to run a mile, then swim one, do so many push-ups, pull-ups, and sit-ups, then another mile run and swim. That information could be wrong, it’s been a few years since I heard it from him but I still respect the hell out of the guys that go through this. Even the washouts.

  • @AlphaBravoDingo
    @AlphaBravoDingo Před rokem

    grateful for these men

  • @denzelarchie6299
    @denzelarchie6299 Před 3 lety +1

    This was the perfect video. Thank you!

  • @gmlee1215
    @gmlee1215 Před 4 lety +2

    This is legit dope. Thanks for the insights!

  • @samsonmhayamaguru4108
    @samsonmhayamaguru4108 Před 4 lety +1

    This is awesome! Thank you Sir!

  • @jake.spencer
    @jake.spencer Před 4 lety

    Great watch Brian. Keep up the good work.

  • @josephsmith6777
    @josephsmith6777 Před 4 lety +2

    Theese guys are truly angels on earth

  • @ylianamagallen3766
    @ylianamagallen3766 Před 4 lety

    Dream job right here, it’s amazing what the human body is capable of

  • @ninjakat77
    @ninjakat77 Před 4 lety +1

    These guys were a blast to drink with in SERE

  • @mattwoodardtn
    @mattwoodardtn Před 4 lety +12

    You know as a former Navy crewman and rescue swimmer if i had my time to go over i would have really looked into this program. I did a little training with these guys when i was in and very well trained i found them to be. Cool video just wish i was 20 years old again lol.

    • @SARDOG
      @SARDOG Před 2 lety

      Riiight? I was a SAR Swimmer and a combat medic... oh to be 20 again. 😁😎🔥

  • @alanyoshida45
    @alanyoshida45 Před 4 lety +1

    Great production quality. The scene and.video mix with sound was good

  • @Eagleknightprodution
    @Eagleknightprodution Před 4 lety +1

    As an Airman I respect these guys daily! HUA!!!

  • @Mikeme137
    @Mikeme137 Před 4 lety +4

    I can almost feel the humidity in the morning and the start of regretting the reason you there
    Thanks god for egoism in human

  • @chriscabral6448
    @chriscabral6448 Před 4 lety

    I’ve been waiting for this

  • @davidpate7718
    @davidpate7718 Před 4 lety +9

    This was awesome! Thanks so much for the work put into this. Looks like I’m going to be headed into the Air Force this summer with an SR contract. Thanks for all the information that you and the guys at onesready put out.

    • @HowToBeAPJ
      @HowToBeAPJ  Před 4 lety +1

      Thanks for the support!

    • @Sig721Tau
      @Sig721Tau Před 4 lety

      @@HowToBeAPJ
      PJs are not the most elite combat rescue force in DOD. That honor goes to 75th Rangers, Special Forces, and Navy Seals.

    • @shanemccarthy439
      @shanemccarthy439 Před 4 lety +4

      Travelin' Ted PJ’s are the only DOD that deal with combat search and rescue, there is literally no other special ops or special forces that compare to what they do, whenever someone is in shit trouble you call these guys. Rangers, SEALs, and Special Forces all have different missions but most of them deal with DA, totally different mission set. Do some research before commenting. Most ignorant comment I’ve seen so far.

    • @Hyp3rBee
      @Hyp3rBee Před rokem

      @@Sig721Tau but PJs are Special Forces and who do you think goes out to save Navy Seals and Rangers when they’re in trouble? PJs lol you really gotta do your homework.

  • @EnclaveDesigns
    @EnclaveDesigns Před 4 lety

    I respect you PJs out there!

  • @wizzardofpaws2420
    @wizzardofpaws2420 Před 3 lety +3

    I noticed that the PJs have the best looking men out of all the military LOL. Thank you all for your tremendous service to this country

  • @mp4533
    @mp4533 Před 2 měsíci

    You guys are Wonderful! 👏🏼

    • @HowToBeAPJ
      @HowToBeAPJ  Před 17 dny +1

      Just here to help, hope it motivated you a little

  • @brianazmy3156
    @brianazmy3156 Před 2 lety

    I saw a documentary on PJ's which covered the entire pipeline. In Korea and Vietnam there was only a handful of them in total. In 1981 I had close to a dozen in my class at Airborne school at Ft. Benning and years later 4 were TACP/JTAC in free fall at Yuma. They definitely got respect from everyone. I heard that not many make a career in this field because of the higher ups and no choice of duty station. You would think that AFSOC would be more squared away.

  • @konnorkuznetsov1035
    @konnorkuznetsov1035 Před 4 lety +35

    I am a simple man. I see green feet, I click.

  • @rickCL13
    @rickCL13 Před 3 lety +1

    Brian, great interview and program.

  • @laylavalentine4983
    @laylavalentine4983 Před 4 lety

    Good stuff. Thanks for doing this.

    • @HowToBeAPJ
      @HowToBeAPJ  Před 4 lety

      Absolutely, thank you for the support!

  • @davidparker4577
    @davidparker4577 Před 4 lety +89

    Thank you for your service by the way you kind of look like Baker Mayfield.

    • @shanehuff8269
      @shanehuff8269 Před 3 lety +1

      So true

    • @toddmcgough6059
      @toddmcgough6059 Před 3 lety +1

      No!!! Baker resembles this man! Much respect, well earned respect...thank you for your service, your children will be inspired by you DAD!

    • @morgonemusic3372
      @morgonemusic3372 Před 3 lety +1

      Damn spitting image

  • @liamhunsaker5801
    @liamhunsaker5801 Před 3 lety +1

    Always wanted to be a pj thanks for this

  • @cooldaddy232
    @cooldaddy232 Před 3 lety

    Greatest bunch of people on planet earth

  • @yomocute9403
    @yomocute9403 Před 4 lety +204

    These videos just proves that I haven't amount to anything in life.

    • @JKrz-jj2cs
      @JKrz-jj2cs Před 4 lety +34

      Time to do something about it !

    • @Mando581
      @Mando581 Před 4 lety +7

      Then go for it nothing to lose compared to now

    • @benjamins.7611
      @benjamins.7611 Před 4 lety +1

      You can if you want to

    • @zachcatalano3132
      @zachcatalano3132 Před 4 lety

      You can change that!

    • @ruchinese3742
      @ruchinese3742 Před 3 lety +3

      I feel the exact same way dude. I’m considering trying to go for a PJ or becoming a seal. What else is there to do?

  • @ablast24
    @ablast24 Před 4 lety +1

    So motivating 🇺🇸 Great film, good work guys ❤️

  • @aliteralsliceofbread
    @aliteralsliceofbread Před 4 lety

    Im a 18yo, and im genuinely interested in being a PJ. I took an AF-WIN and special operations was my top recommendation. Before that, i took an ASVAB and got a 92. I still haven't graduated high school, or talked to a recruiter but i plan on it very soon.
    This video is so helpful. So thank you. Especially for going out there and bringing our guys back home.

    • @Matte_Val
      @Matte_Val Před 4 lety

      That’s cool as shit I’m 15 right now hoping to join the army with option 40 contract do you have any tips for the ASVAB because you have to have a gt score of 105 to get the option 40 at least that’s what the website said.

    • @aliteralsliceofbread
      @aliteralsliceofbread Před 4 lety

      @@Matte_Val yeah, i have a few.
      Take a practice asvab to see what areas you need to work on, and what areas youre good at.(pretty sure that goes wo saying)
      Theres an app that i have, search ASVAB Practice in whatever app store you have, it has all areas that the test covers. Use the app, it really helps you prep for the real thing.
      Some sections are going to have more questions than others, but dont fret, i found the sections w a lot of questions had easier questions.
      You have 2hr and 34 min if you take the online version of the test, just a heads up.
      Some questions are kinda complicated, so work backwards, if the answer is 34, plug it into the question and check. I got a few questions where i had to do that.
      You only get scrap paper and a pencil, no calculator. They collect the paper at the end. I have no clue what they do with it, but they take it.
      When in doubt, C stands for Correct

  • @YohanM99
    @YohanM99 Před 4 lety +10

    Love the productions, it gave me all the goosebumps. Headed to bmt in 10days. I'm both scared scared and excited for A&S. But being a pj is all I can think of. Hooyah

    • @jeremiah40885
      @jeremiah40885 Před 4 lety +2

      Don't be scared. You got this

    • @YohanM99
      @YohanM99 Před 4 lety +1

      @@jeremiah40885 hooyah bro

    • @jeremiah40885
      @jeremiah40885 Před 4 lety

      Hooyah. I'm going to take my PAST test in 2 weeks.

    • @YohanM99
      @YohanM99 Před 4 lety

      @@jeremiah40885 nice good luck bro. Bring a watch. That will help you with your run pace and when the DEV coach give you timed tasks and breaks.

    • @theindivisible
      @theindivisible Před 4 lety +2

      @@YohanM99 take it one day at a time. 1 event at a time. 1 meal at a time. Don't think about what's ahead. Tackle each event individually

  • @MrGhost9640
    @MrGhost9640 Před rokem +1

    hats of to you

  • @JamieSmith-fz2mz
    @JamieSmith-fz2mz Před rokem

    I was an SP from 78-82 and I will never forget being on the firing range at KISawyer AFB alongside some PJs. And they pulled their targets up to inspect them, and we saw that their shot group was about as big as a silver dollar, while ours were all over the place. And then someone told us how much they work on their sights and how often they shoot. In my entire 4 year enlistment, I fired my M-16 a total of 2 times, and we never had the opportunity to dial the sights in.

  • @isaacanderson8231
    @isaacanderson8231 Před 3 lety +3

    This is everything I’ve ever wanted , originally I was training to become a Diver and Flight Nurse but this is literally everything I want in one .

  • @allenbenian8827
    @allenbenian8827 Před 4 lety

    Oh man can't wait to get out of the Navy and do this!!

    • @HowToBeAPJ
      @HowToBeAPJ  Před 4 lety +2

      Don't hesitate, get going as soon as you can!

  • @shaquarnstevens8770
    @shaquarnstevens8770 Před 4 lety +5

    1:23 still going to beat you in that contest Brain looking good champ but not better than me 😆🤣😄👍 hooyah congrats on on the video

  • @marinesrule3079
    @marinesrule3079 Před 4 lety +11

    I got accepted in to development for PJ but fire protection(#1 on the list) opened and took that instead. I still 100% fully desire to become a PJ. So hopefully I'll get the chance to cross train

    • @danielbrown1999
      @danielbrown1999 Před 4 lety

      marines rule You’ll get your chance. Special Warfare is always been critical-manned so you’ll be able to apply for re-train when your unit commander signs off on it. Don’t lose determination for it, always find a way.

    • @johcaone
      @johcaone Před 4 lety

      @@danielbrown1999 Special Warfare is a new never previously existing career field established effective 31 October 2019. It is the career grouping for four (4) enlisted career occupational specialties, each having a distinct separate specialty codes (AFSC) and specialty description. A common entry classification code similar to the US Army's 18X MOS hasn't yet been implemented. Such may be implemented in the future as its being experimented with the current A&S course for those entering A&S out of BMT. But I've not heard any rumors to extend such to those seeking to retrain yet. Consequently retrain entry classification applications are still out of current AFSC into a specific new AFSC. This means opportunity to retrain is driven by the needs of the loosing and gaining AFSC. Applying and getting the approval is bit more complicated than simply unit commander favorably signing off on the retrain application request. This gives some info on the Army's 18X enlistment program www.army-portal.com/jobs/special-forces/18x.html

    • @marinesrule3079
      @marinesrule3079 Před 4 lety

      @@johcaone thank you for the knowledge for this young airman!

  • @chloefarber4224
    @chloefarber4224 Před 4 lety +1

    I am a 15 year old girl and I'm in the Civil Air Patrol and since my first air show in ocean city I saw jumpers and legit said that's what I want to do. I want to be a PJ and save lives and do all this and I know the emotional and mental strain of it all. I know the physical tolls it takes especially on a female body but something about it drives me for some reason. I guess what I'm saying is I have no idea how to get there or what to do to prepare myself but this video just drove my aspiration. so thank you for this

    • @jackjmaheriii
      @jackjmaheriii Před 4 lety +1

      Join the waterpolo team, the wrestling team, and make friends with a pull-up bar. People who aim for the minimum never succeed so train your mind to look for ways to win. You’ll have setbacks, everyone does, but don’t blame others.

  • @wabi-sabicore6646
    @wabi-sabicore6646 Před 3 lety +3

    I’m trying oh so trying to get into shape for this. I want to be a pararescueman. I feel the calling in my blood, I feel the push for me to be better than I was before. I feel the itch to get out there and make a difference in this world with my amazing teammates. I won’t give up and I won’t quit. I will get this, and I will sacrifice myself so that others may live.

  • @mikederasmo7621
    @mikederasmo7621 Před rokem

    what i do for a living ........ BANG!!!!! perfect Editing!!

  • @Alhy-ls3dv
    @Alhy-ls3dv Před 4 lety +1

    Love aviation and love helping people, I literally found the job that checks both boxes, it's sucks I ain't American

  • @user-qd2hi6bs8s
    @user-qd2hi6bs8s Před rokem

    Good to see you on here Brian. Lost contact with you after you left ABQ and us at AFD.

  • @AlexNH56
    @AlexNH56 Před 3 lety

    “What I do for living”......the greatest job in the world

  • @alamofour1514
    @alamofour1514 Před 3 lety

    Pjs are on another level

  • @charleshardie8384
    @charleshardie8384 Před 4 lety +1

    Yess

  • @jasonbean5052
    @jasonbean5052 Před 4 lety

    RESPECT!!!

  • @kevanuu1330
    @kevanuu1330 Před 2 lety +6

    First found out about SWOE when I first started going through the enlistment process, was hooked immediately, and was completely out of shape(17 at the time now 18). 4 months later, I passed my PAST. Wish me luck.

    • @kylumd8354
      @kylumd8354 Před 2 lety

      GET IT BRO!

    • @gerry9773
      @gerry9773 Před rokem

      update ?

    • @kevanuu1330
      @kevanuu1330 Před rokem +1

      @@gerry9773 Went TACP, recently finished the schoolhouse

    • @gerry9773
      @gerry9773 Před rokem

      @@kevanuu1330 how is that? i’m thinking of joining air force special warfare but giving myself till next summer to prepare physically

    • @kevanuu1330
      @kevanuu1330 Před rokem

      ​@@gerry9773 Which career field do you want?

  • @MrTowels
    @MrTowels Před 4 lety

    Leaving for BMT in August I think, going to try to be a PJ

  • @jtoaderamma
    @jtoaderamma Před 3 lety +1

    A pararescueman from the same town as me was killed in combat in Iraq. We cannot thank our service members who out themselves in harm's way in order to protect others enough.

  • @sam-lq6cc
    @sam-lq6cc Před 4 lety +2

    this is what i needed...thinking about going from army flight paramedic to PJ

    • @sam-lq6cc
      @sam-lq6cc Před 4 lety

      i am already a flight paramedic for the army (guard). one of the military’s best programs and missions btw; advanced medicine (critical care paramedic), dustoff medevac, search and rescue via blackhawks (day/night/nvg/hoist).

    • @sam-lq6cc
      @sam-lq6cc Před 4 lety +1

      BBALL FOR LIFE yes actually, depending on your state of course. our state mission is primarily search and rescue (assisting local resources). we have flight hours to maintain proficiency and have the opportunity to fly on a weekly basis. as aircrew the commitment is more than a weekend a month and two weeks a year , and my unit is composed of EMS/hospital professionals. i myself work full time as a paramedic so there is definitely some life balancing between my civilian, home, and military life. the pj program im considering is actually through the air guard.

    • @sam-lq6cc
      @sam-lq6cc Před 4 lety

      BBALL FOR LIFE best of luck to you. stay focused and don’t quit.

  • @ConnorTheDJ24
    @ConnorTheDJ24 Před rokem +2

    If I ever joined the Air Force, I would totally become a Pararescue Jumper to save lives!

  • @alvinmartin9215
    @alvinmartin9215 Před rokem

    Best 8 years of my life

  • @alexandervandehaar8359
    @alexandervandehaar8359 Před 3 lety +1

    Make my living saving navy seals ! Badass to the core!

  • @xyzdna5288
    @xyzdna5288 Před 3 lety

    The best PJ I ever Met Surfer DOC

  • @race6508
    @race6508 Před 2 lety

    Got accepted into vmi with my twin brother. Both of us plan on becoming officers and becoming PJs🤙 Thank you for your service!

    • @afcgeo882
      @afcgeo882 Před 2 lety

      You can’t be a PJ as an officer. It’s an enlisted career field. You can be a CRO, but you don’t get any of the medical training.

  • @jadynbell9343
    @jadynbell9343 Před 4 lety +80

    I’m soooo excited and I can’t wait for 2023 on the journey of becoming a female pj!! Im praying

    • @grantpappas4403
      @grantpappas4403 Před 4 lety +9

      Hey, good for you! Stay motivated, train hard, and remember what you're in this for. I wish you the best.

    • @1sickkidd9
      @1sickkidd9 Před 4 lety +4

      Good luck! Go kick some ass!

    • @kaylasantana8085
      @kaylasantana8085 Před 4 lety +4

      Same I'm waiting for 2024

    • @maverickmo8976
      @maverickmo8976 Před 4 lety

      Awesome whats your swim routine looking like right now?

    • @Zubiee
      @Zubiee Před 4 lety +1

      Best of luck to you! Train hard!

  • @bigred4592
    @bigred4592 Před rokem

    thank God that this country can produce men like this....

  • @williamborin4300
    @williamborin4300 Před 4 lety

    Can you make a video on pay scale and everything related to salary and living situations?

  • @jasonkanu98
    @jasonkanu98 Před 4 lety +9

    man i wasn’t sure if i wanted to be a pj for various reason like i was more focused on jobs that will loan me a whole lotta cash. but now that i get older and in college this is what i want to do but i’m going to have to get physically fit cause i’m fat no joke but i know i’ll work hard with God on my side and overcome everything and become a pj.

  • @aaronrodela2787
    @aaronrodela2787 Před 4 lety +2

    How do you get into this two day training?
    Is this for people already enlisted?

  • @brimac58
    @brimac58 Před 8 měsíci +2

    Met some PJs in a hotel near Eglin. Nice guys, Quiet professionals 👍🇺🇸

  • @gregswope4629
    @gregswope4629 Před 3 lety +5

    I’m a Paramedic in the civilian world. I would love to be a PJ.

  • @jaron8245
    @jaron8245 Před 4 lety +3

    Can’t wait

  • @trancelast
    @trancelast Před 3 lety

    Any help with more info about that stick with the green footprints? Nice vid!