THE SPECIALTY IN SPECIAL OPERATIONS

THE SPECIALTY IN SPECIAL WARFARE

The Airmen who make up Air Force Special Warfare are the most specialized warriors on the planet. They are the ones other special forces look to when the mission calls for their unique skills and fearless commitment. A job for the mentally tough and physically strong, these elite heroes go where others won’t because they’re trained to do what others can’t.

ANY PLACE, ANY TIME, ANYWHERE

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THERE ARE FOUR DISTINCT SPECIAL WARFARE CAREERS.

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COMBAT CONTROL (CCT)

RECEIVE BONUS UP TO $40,000

  • AIR TRAFFIC CONTROL
  • AIRFIELD ESTABLISHMENT
  • SPECIAL TACTICS

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PARARESCUE (PJ)

RECEIVE BONUS UP TO $40,000

  • SEARCH AND RESCUE
  • COMBAT MEDICAL

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SPECIAL RECONNAISSANCE (SR)

RECEIVE BONUS UP TO $40,000

  • GLOBAL BATTLESPACE ACCESS
  • INTELLIGENCE & SURVEILLANCE
  • SPECIAL TACTICS

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TACTICAL AIR CONTROL PARTY (TACP)

RECEIVE BONUS UP TO $40,000

  • AIRSTRIKE TARGETING
  • CLOSE AIR SUPPORT
  • SPECIAL TACTICS

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TOOLS OF THE TRADE

Every Special Warfare career is highly specialized, which means the gear Special Warfare Airmen bring on a mission must be too.