Insight Thru Experience Podcast

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the third of five episodes where we hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection.

Day three is interesting. The guys were processing the feedback from day two and looking for any signs that they were performing better. Sometimes, our need for a win overshadows reality, and this was in full effect on day three for some of the guys. They didn't perform very well during their individual problem-solving event, but they processed it as an improvement from the day before. Regardless, their insight into day three is a great look inside the selection process for one of the nation's most elite units.

I chose ten candidates at random to answer six questions each night before they went to bed down. The intent behind doing this was to give the listener a feel for what it's like to move through Phase II of our selection process and how to prepare effectively before you show up.

For more info on our unit... 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 

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the second of five episodes where we get to hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection.

You can hear that the stress was turned up a bit on Day 2, and these interviews give some insight into how these nine candidates were processing the events and the lessons learned.

I chose ten candidates at random to answer six questions each night before they went to bed down. The intent behind doing this was to give the listener a feel for what it's like to move through Phase II of our selection process and how to prepare effectively before you show up.

For more info on our unit... 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

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the first of five episodes where we get to hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection.

I chose ten candidates at random to answer six questions each night before they went to bed down. The intent behind doing this was to give the listener a feel for what it's like to move through Phase II of our selection process and how to prepare effectively before you show up.

For more info on our unit...

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 your 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

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with Tim and discussed everything Comms (1D7XX) inside the unit. Tim has served in several key positions as a senior comm specialist inside the organization. We have several open 1D7 positions here and are looking for some hungry, humble, and smart folks to come help us get after some tough problems for the nation. See the episode timeline below.

For more info on our unit... Visit our website at https: 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 your 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 

Episode Timeline

01:45 Tim's Intro

02:47 Tim's Air Force background

05:07 Why Tim decided to apply for the unit

06:18 What lesson did you take away from your MTL assignment?

08:50 What was your A&S process like?

19:48 Describe your entry into the unit (Special Tactics Communicators Course)

23:48 How were you different from going through STCC?

27:17 Besides comm-specific training, what else makes up the STCC course?

31:20 What was your path after STCC?

38:18 What are 1D7s responsible for at the operational unit?

41:26 Describe good and frustrating days

44:20 Why did you move to the RASD cell?

47:32 What's your recruiting strategy for 1D7s?

50:50 Describe the current 1D7 assessment

55:15 Rapid fire questions

We interviewed four candidates mere hours after they completed selection with the intent to highlight the challenges of their experience. There are many nuggets of wisdom inside this episode. Don't miss it. 

C11 - STO

C12 - TACP

C44 - PJ

C48 - CCT

We held this virtual recruiting brief focusing on TACPs and TACPOs. We are acquiring 10-15 more TACP slots here at Ft Bragg and need to fill them quickly. We also need to fill our TACP positions at the 17 STS as well. This episode should provide some clarity on what opportunities exist and the timeline to apply for operator selection. 

As always, visit our website for more information and the application itself: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with three successful candidates a few hours after they were hired into the 724 STG. Only 36 hours post-Exfil, these warriors discuss everything from preparation tips, the biggest challenge they faced, what success looks like, hotel life during Phase II, and much, more.

For more info on our unit... Visit our website at: 

https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we interviewed a 2-time selection CCT candidate (callsign C-22). He was a non-select last fall and came back 6-months later and crushed this past operator selection (May 22).

For more info on our unit... Visit our website at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af...

Our website has the information you need to be prepared when you come to your job interview here at the 724 STG. 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 your 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://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQeY...

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we gathered our Human Performance Optimization experts together to discuss all things Human Performance inside the 724 STG.

If you are interested in joining our HPO team, or if you are a AFSPECWAR operator thinking about making our unit your next assignment, this episode will prove both enlightening and beneficial.

These seven specialists are truly the best experts I have been around in their respective fields. Don't miss their wisdom! 

For more info on our unit... Visit our website at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af...

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, me and Nick have a conversation about his life inside of AFSPECWAR and his last 10 years inside the 724 STG.

If you are thinking about joining AFSPECWAR, or if you are a current operator considering making this your next move, this conversation with Nick will prove beneficial.

For more info on our unit... Visit our website at: https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af...