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21 Oct 2020
Air Force’s special warfare training builds physical, intellectual leaders ready to handle threats worldwide
The visit traced the initial skills training path of special operators from recruiting and accessions through basic and technical training.
3 Aug 2020
Special Warfare career fields update entry requirements
In January of 2019, the wing revised its previous A&S into a single, more comprehensive process designed to push and test the upper limits of a candidate’s physical, mental and cognitive abilities.
30 Apr 2020
Air Force creates new AFSC for Special Warfare officers
Effective April 30, special tactics, tactical air control party and combat rescue officers will transition from the command and control AFSC, 13XX, to the new AFSPECWAR officer AFSC, 19ZXX.
21 Feb 2020
Air Force changes path of entry for enlisted special warfare operators
The Special Warfare Operator Enlistment Vectoring program will officially commence in early April with a new Air Force Specialty Code for accessions and the first shipment of special warfare candidates to the service’s basic military training.
12 Feb 2020
Air Force special warfare, UFC fighters share bonds, sweat, stories of the grind
Air Force Recruiting Service is sponsoring UFC and helping promote special warfare to a target audience of young fight fans.

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