Well, here we are. My last episode. But no worries, the podcast will hopefully continue in the future with my replacement.
If you value what I have provided over the last 6 years on these episodes, please consider following me on my two other channels as I head into the next chapter of life.
One channel is my Early Riser channel on YouTube. It started as a hiking channel and is morphing into a Mr. Free philosophy channel. We will discuss some helpful life subjects where I will continue to bring in experiences from my SOF operator and civilian life and my time on long hiking trails. Please subscribe and join the journey. https://youtube.com/@earlyriser71?si=S5Lo0nVG1draoiuk
My second channel is new and more operator-centric. It's called The Operator's Mind and will focus on things to help increase mental performance and reduce a lot of the mental noise. This channel is also for everyone, not just operators. https://youtube.com/@theoperatorsmind?si=67BPbQC2VKwRQErP
Links to my two Substack channels are below as well. Here I will be writing about subjects that add value to all humans. Check them out. Reading is a part of self-development... so do it!!!
Early Riser's Substack: https://substack.com/@earlyriser1?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=web
The Operator's Mind Substack: https://substack.com/@theoperatorsmind?utm_campaign=unknown&utm_medium=web
Follow me on Instagram: @earlyriser71
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23:22
PJ School Recruiting Brief w/ Jordan, Chuck, & Nick
We are provided an opportunity to brief every graduating class of PJs and CROs before they exit the pipeline. This is our opportunity to share this amazing future opportunity with the graduates as they begin their PJ/CRO journeys.
Jordan, Chuck, and Nick did an outstanding job communicating what we do for the nation. Not everything is included in this edited version of the brief, but I captured enough to give the listener a feel for what life is like inside our unique world of operating at the highest tactical level.
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This assignment should be on every AFSPECWAR operator's goal sheet. That doesn't mean we will be a good fit for you, or you a good fit for us, but you will never know until you apply. Quit listening to all the people who have never been here. Come see for yourself.
Visit our website at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Our website has the information you need to be prepared when you come to your job interview at our organization.
Take the time to read the information, listen to our podcasts, and prime yourself as much as possible so we get the best look at you when you're here, and you can see if we are a good fit for you as well.
Here is the link to an amazing mental prep document created by our mental performance coach: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/Portals/80/724%20Items/COGNITIVE%20PERFORMANCE%20LEVEL%201%20TRAINING%20MANUAL%20V8.pdf?ver=qk3UZIukvUvF7JS0iRFzqA%3d%3d
Note: The thoughts and discussions in these interviews do not represent the official thoughts of the organization. These interviews are meant to inform you on the opportunities that exist here and how to be better prepared when it's your time to perform.
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44:03
TACP-FTU Brief w/ 17 STS Operator Adam
I remembered recording this recruiting brief (back in February), and it has been sitting in a folder on my computer for months. This is a recruiting brief Adam (17 STS) and I gave to the graduating class at the TACP FTU in Vegas.
This is great info for not only aspiring or current TACPs but for anyone who has their sights set on trying to come to our organization in the future. Adam is a very good speaker and connects well with his audience. I hope you enjoy this episode.
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This assignment should be on every AFSPECWAR operator's goal sheet. That doesn't mean we will be a good fit for you or that you will be a good fit for us, but you will never know until you apply.
Quit listening to all the people who have never been here. Come see for yourself.
Visit our website at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Our website has the information you need to be prepared when you come to your job interview at our organization. Take the time to read the information, listen to our podcasts, and prime yourself as much as possible so we get the best look at you when you're here, and you can see if we are a good fit for you as well.
Here is the link to an amazing mental prep document created by our mental performance coach: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/Portals/80/724%20Items/COGNITIVE%20PERFORMANCE%20LEVEL%201%20TRAINING%20MANUAL%20V8.pdf?ver=qk3UZIukvUvF7JS0iRFzqA%3d%3d
Note: The thoughts and discussions in these interviews do not represent the official thoughts of the organization. These interviews are meant to inform you on the opportunities that exist here and how to be better prepared when it's your time to perform.
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42:03
How to Find Success in OTC (Operator Training Course)
Our operator training course (OTC) is a 9-month advanced course that trains our operators to be warfighters at the highest levels. OTC is a course where if you let the stress and schedule control your thoughts and actions, you will struggle to find success. Therefore, we try to prime the operators for success during a week-long course dubbed "Peak Performance", where we help the operators learn how to control the controllables and let go of worrying about the things they don't control
Peak Performance is also a way we try to build a bridge from the operators over to our Human Performance staff so they understand how to utilize the experts during training (and beyond) to increase their performance.
This podcast is a recording of a panel discussion we had on the first day of Peak Performance. The four panel members are operators who just graduated from OTC a few months ago. They share their experiences, challenges, and tips on how to navigate OTC more successfully. Hopefully, you can take some relatable and actionable tips from this discussion as well.
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This assignment should be on every AFSPECWAR operator's goal sheet. That doesn't mean we will be a good fit for you or that you will be a good fit for us, but you will never know until you apply.
Quit listening to all the people who have never been here. Come see for yourself.
Visit our website at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Our website has the information you need to be prepared when you come to your job interview at our organization. Take the time to read the information, listen to our podcasts, and prime yourself as much as possible so we get the best look at you when you're here, and you can see if we are a good fit for you as well.
Here is the link to an amazing mental prep document created by our mental performance coach: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/Portals/80/724%20Items/COGNITIVE%20PERFORMANCE%20LEVEL%201%20TRAINING%20MANUAL%20V8.pdf?ver=qk3UZIukvUvF7JS0iRFzqA%3d%3d
Note: The thoughts and discussions in these interviews do not represent the official thoughts of the organization. These interviews are meant to inform you on the opportunities that exist here and how to be better prepared when it's your time to perform.
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1:10:55
CCT Operator "JC" Interview
JC is a Combat Controller who lived every operator's dream at this top-tier level. He was very experienced when he came to the unit and has always been a more open-minded problem-solver and operator. I wanted to interview him after his retirement ceremony where he is still contemplating his future while still processing his time here at the unit.
There are many take-aways from this episode, but maybe none bigger than "Get some foundational experience at your first unit then put in an application for A&S. There is no need to wait." I hope you enjoy this interview with JC as much as I did. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This assignment should be on every AFSPECWAR operator's goal sheet. That doesn't mean we will be a good fit for you, or you a good fit for us, but you will never know until you apply.
Quit listening to all the people who have never been here. Come see for yourself.
Visit our website at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Our website has the information you need to be prepared when you come to your job interview at our organization. Take the time to read the information, listen to our podcasts, and prime yourself as much as possible so we get the best look at you when you're here, and you can see if we are a good fit for you as well.
Here is the link to an amazing mental prep document created by our mental performance coach: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/Portals/80/724%20Items/COGNITIVE%20PERFORMANCE%20LEVEL%201%20TRAINING%20MANUAL%20V8.pdf?ver=qk3UZIukvUvF7JS0iRFzqA%3d%3d
Note: The thoughts and discussions in these interviews do not represent the official thoughts of the organization. These interviews are meant to inform you on the opportunities that exist here and how to be better prepared when it's your time to perform.
This podcast brings in the experience from our operators, combat mission supporters, and our Human Performance Optimization staff in order to reveal what life is like inside the most specialized Special Tactics unit in the Air Force. -----
Note: The thoughts and discussions in these interviews do not represent the official thoughts of the organization. These interviews are meant to inform you about the opportunities that exist here and how to be better prepared when it’s your time to perform.
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