Do SERE specialists see combat?

That’s because SERE specialists’ primary mission is to practice and refine the techniques required for surviving and evading, so that they can teach what they’ve learned to the rest of the Air Force. Despite being some of the military’s toughest and most resourceful members, they almost never see combat.

Where do SERE specialists get stationed?

SERE Specialists are stationed at Air Force and joint bases globally —- often as few as one per base. The Joint Readiness Training Center and Fort Polk is fortunate to also have a SERE Specialist close at hand —- Tech Sgt. John Conant.

How much does a SERE specialist make?

The highest salary for an USAF SERE Specialist in United States is $131,675 per year. The lowest salary for an USAF SERE Specialist in United States is $32,815 per year.

What do SERE specialists carry?

They should be able to lift 70 pounds overhead and pass the minimum requirements for the SERE Physical Ability And Stamina Test (PAST). They’ll also be required to carry a 65-pound backpack four miles in one hour. And they must be free of allergies to pollens and grasses.

What rank are SERE specialists?

Most newly enlisted SERE specialists will start out at the rank of Airman Basic (E-1). If a new recruit has prior SERE applicable skills or training this may be bumped up to an Airman (E-2) or Airman First Class (E-3) rank.

How long is the SERE specialist selection course?

The SERE Specialist Selection Course (SSS) is overseen by the 66th Training Squadron at Fairchild Air Force Base, Washington. The course, which has a 50% pass rate, is approximately five and half months in duration (US Air Force, 2014c) and trains selected US Air Force personnel for the SERE Specialist role.

How are SERE Specialists selected in the Air Force?

“SERE Specialists make up a selected Special Forces team comprised of individuals who have proven their solid integrity, unwavering determination and absolute inner strength. The Air Force is extremely vigilant in their selection because, as SERE Commander Christopher Tacheny noted, ‘We can’t fix stupid, lazy and a lack of integrity.

Is the SERE specialist PFT the same as the ropft?

The SERE Specialist Physical Fitness Test (ROPFT) is the new name for the Physical Ability and Stamina Test (PAST), which it is replacing during 2016. The SERE Specialist PFT is utilised as an initial physical screening tool that must be passed in order to start training (and also during training where the standards become more stringent).

What do you need to know about SERE training?

At this point, SERE recruits will go from being trained in SERE tactics to conducting the actual SERE training sessions themselves. Teach SERE course attendees the basics of wilderness living, shelter building, fire making, map and compass navigation, proper backpacking techniques, and food and water procurement