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Have you ever wondered who packs the parachutes for those "cool guy" videos of Air Force Special Tactics team jumping into enemy territory or pilots ejecting from high-speed aircraft? The answer lies with the Aircrew Flight Equipment personnel, also known as "Parachute Riggers." They have one of the most important jobs in the Air Force, ensuring that the parachute opens flawlessly every time. 

It's not just operators who are crucial to the mission in Air Force Special Tactics or Rescue Squadrons. We also rely on a large group of Special Warfare Mission Support AFSC's to help us achieve our goals. MSgt Gabe Macias is just one of these professionals, and he kindly joined us on this episode to discuss everything these Air Force Airmen can contribute to a wide range of Air Force Missions. 

We are grateful to MSgt Macias for his insights and hope you enjoy this episode.


00:00 - Background
02:55 - What is AFE
13:40 - ST/RQS Track for AFE
16:40 - Challenges in AFE (ST/RQS)
21:50 - Stresses of packing chutes
23:00 - AFE going to jump school
26:48 - AFE = Multi-Capable Airmen
29:00 - Type of people AFE is looking for
31:00 - AFE Tech School
35:00 - Outside the USAF Opportunities

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Changes in Air Force Special Warfare are coming fast and furious. Just recently, we had a podcast with Jarred Taylor where we dove deep into where we thought TACP was going, what fight would be next- and honestly, there wasn't a lot of agreement across the board.

So, naturally, we wanted to peel back the layers of everything we are doing and explain it all to you so you have the absolute ground truth.

We cover a lot of ground here and talk about every change from the first time you talk to a recruiter until you put on a beret. What did we miss? Leave it in the comments!

00:00 - The reason for this episode
04:40 - Basic Training, building blocks, and how we train for the future fight
17:20 - Confirmation Bias
21:07 - 18A Fitness use code 1READY
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23:31 - SWCC Changes
29:15 - New Efficiencies in the Pipeline and non-SPECWAR leaders in high positions
42:10 - What’s Important - Where are things going?
43:00 - Future of Pararescue - CSAR is always min force
50:34 - Future of Special Reconnaissance 
53:15 - Future of CCT/TACP
58:50 - Do we need that E5 TACP/PJ/SR/CCT in the Future?
1:03:35 - Closing, and funny stories about quitting

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We are thrilled to have Retired USAF CCT Legend Chief Mike Lampe back for Part III! His career is one that is filled with incredible stories and experiences, and he graciously shared some of his time in the Vietnam War and beyond with us. The rich history of CCT in the USAF and our sister service counterparts would not be complete without the contributions of remarkable individuals like Chief Lampe. 

As the saying goes, "we stand on the shoulders of giants," and Chief Lampe is one of those giants. We cannot thank him enough for everything he has done. 

If you are enjoying this episode and appreciate what we are doing, please leave a 5-star review and share your thoughts on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you listen to your podcasts!

00:20 Desert One
24:00 FARPing
49:50 Honey Badger
53:00 Coach Carney
57:00 Honey Badger continued

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Pararescue Chief Master Sergeant (ret) Caleb Ethridge had a robust and exciting career as a PJ. He was kind enough to sit down with Peaches, Trent and Aaron and talk through a lifetime of chasing adventure and saving lives. 

From the very beginning of his journey, Chief Ethridge had to deal with adversity like no other. From almost dying on a three-wheeler to his struggles in the pipeline to becoming one of the most influential Chief Master Sergeants in the community, Chief Ethridge learned a lot of lessons. 

Continue the words when you listen to the episode. 

00:00 - Greymangear.com code ONESREADY// 18A Fitness code 1Ready
02:50 - Chief Caleb Ethridge intro and background, including almost dying on a 3 wheeler
16:30 - Finally making it through the DEP program and getting to BMT after surgery
18:00 - Peaches threatens Trent with murder on the group chat
23:30 - First assignment, 9/11 and deployments in the early days, and instructor time
39:30 - AFSW Idols at Selection, Superhuman Newman, and returning as an instructor
56:00 - Trail Life and giving back
59:00 - Advice

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Enrique "Ric" Prado is widely regarded as one of the most deadly operatives in the history of the CIA. What many people don't know is that Ric started his career in the Air Force

00:00 Eberlestock and Ricprado.com 
03:46 Intro and enlisting Looking for violence and Ric's background
09:38 Going through the pipeline as a team, SCUBA jumps, and intentional tree jumps
18:15 Leaving Pararescue for the CIA 
23:15 Living in the jungle and the Russians and Trent gets excited 
31:46 The Dive Rescue operation and Spy School and the UBL Task Force
46:40 How to lead in a political environment 
57:35 - Writing the book
1:03:00 - Closing advice

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Jarred Taylor is back in the Ones Ready team room, and he is ready to get into a lot of topics that we hear from all of you, all the time.

Where are the career fields going? What is the future for TACP? What is really needed? What isn't? Do the Ones Ready guys agree, or do they feel differently?

If you want to hear exactly how Jarred feels about the future of TACP, this one is for you. Good, bad or indifferent- there are a lot of lessons here. 

00:00 Intro and Snakefarm Jarred (Not State Farm) 
01:46 What is the future? How does technology affect ground forces?
10:40 Jarred lays a trap, Peaches doesn't fall for it
15:00 Problems with the enabling, how to fix Air Force Problems
21:45 Do we have a value proposition or what does the next war really look like?
26:30 Where are SR, TACP, and Combat Control going? Peaches calls Jarred an idiot (not really)
37:30 On the path to the world of hurt
44:00 The First TACP deaths in GWOT and repercussions 
50:00 Strong men make easy times, easy times make weak men, weak men make hard times

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The Troop Leading Procedures are essentially a cheat code for how to lead military teams. Whether you are in the development program, in the pipeline, on a team, or a leader of a large organization, these procedures are a basic food group for all tactical operations. 

For all of you folks who are thinking about a career in the military, this one is packed with information that will immediately improve your ability to lead teams. 

For all our civilian friends- from first responders to business professionals- this also works for you! The steps are listed in order below with time stamps and we included some acronyms we used in case we accidentally glossed over something. 

ACRONYMS:
METT-TC : MISSION, ENEMY, TERRAIN, TROOPS AVAILABLE, TIME, CIVILIAN CONSIDERATIONS
TLPs: TROOP LEADING PROCEDURES
MDMP: MILITARY DECISION-MAKING PROCESS
COA: COURSE OF ACTION
ISR: INTELLIGENCE, SURVEILLANCE, AND RECONNAISSANCE
GOTWA- GOING, OTHERS IM TAKING, TIME OF RETURN, WHAT IF I DONT RETURN, ACTIONS ON CONTACT

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00:00 CardoMax Code ONESREADY and Hoist ONESREADY 
02:57 Intro and What are the troop leading procedures?
05:23 Step 1 - Recieve the Mission - WHAT ARE YOU BEING ASKED TO DO? 
08:00 Step 2 - Issue the WARNO - 5W's JUST GET THE INFORMATION OUT 
11:00 Step 3 - Make a Tentative Plan - GET YOUR IDEAS OUT THERE
13:00 Step 4 - Initiate Necessary Movement - GET YOUR PEOPLE MOVING 
16:00 Step 5 - Conduct Reconnaissance - EYES/ISR/MAPS/SR/INTEL
18:46 Step 6 - Complete the Plan - CALL YOUR SHOT AND MOVE FORWARD
20:00 Step 7 - Issue the Order - BRIEF YOUR PLAN AND GET APPROVALS
23:23 Step 8 - Supervise and Refine - CONTINUE PLANNING AND PLAN FOR RISK 
28:11 METT-TC
33:00 Priorities of work
35:15 The Biggest Lie in the Military; "Work Through Lunch, Get off Early", getting sleep when you can

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Carey Kight, the founder of Veteran Made Pod, has an inspiring story that is filled with valuable lessons, successes, challenges, and accomplishments. He served in the United States Air Force, pursued film school, and eventually started his own company, making him a true serial entrepreneur. His journey is a testament to the type of individuals that these pipelines attract. We extend our gratitude to Carey for joining us and sharing his story. 

Also, stay tuned for the Ones Ready team's involvement in Carey's project at Veteran Made Pod!


00:50 Background, intro and the like 
08:00 Failure at INDOC
13:00 Finding purpose
22:00 Content Creator
32:19 Changing State Cultures
41:00 Balancing Act between grit and discouragement 
50:00 Veteran Made Podcast
1:04:00 Advice

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United States Air Force Colonel Russell "Bones" Cook is a Wing Commander and helicopter pilot with a lot of knowledge, experience, and wisdom to share. Col Cook commands the largest A-10 and Rescue force in a single geographical location at Moody AFB, Georgia. 

Peaches, Trent and Aaron cover a lot of ground with Col Cook and there is a ton of knowledge dropped in this one, whether you are already in or thinking about joining. 

Thanks very much to Col Cook for taking the time to come on and update us on everything in the United States Air Force! 

00:00 - 18A Fitness code 1READY and Greymangear.com code ONESREADY
03:55 - Col Russel "Bones" Cook, 23rd Wing Commander and the Next Fight
11:30 - The importance of NCOs and how to win a fight in the new world - Lead Wing Concept
27:00 - Aaron’s Riot Act to the Viewers/Listeners - The Kill Chain, Stealth War, and Operational Imperatives
29:30 - Rescue TTP's, the enabler mission, training for the next fight  
31:30 - Pushing the limits to ready the force “Mission and Family”
38:30 - Risk aversion in the military and Peaches says a statement as a question
47:30 - Changes in the Air Force moving towards orders
50:20 - What does the Air Force look for in potential 60 pilots and Bones' advice

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Problem-solving and the right mindset are two things that every candidate needs to be successful. From daily life to assessment and selection, to the pipeline, to a successful Air Force Special Warfare career, you will need high-level problem-solving skills and find new ways to get the mission done. 

Aaron and Trent go down this leadership rabbit hole as only the Ones Ready team can. There are a lot of lessons in this one- mostly from Trent. 

We hope you all enjoy this one; we definitely did. 

00:00 - The intro and apologizing for being terrible, floating ideas about a Patreon, and the comments
08:15 - Traits of problem-centric thinkers
18:30 - Routines, Musashi, and learning information
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30:30 - How does solution-focused thinking help at Assessment and Selection
38:30 - Mentorship is a 2 way street, memento more
41:20 - Subject matter expert versus subject matter enthusiast

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