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A NOTE TO VISITORS

While the Air Force Special Tactics community encompasses Combat Controllers, Special Reconnaissance, Pararescue, and Tactical Air Control Party, Airmen interested in those enlisted specialties must apply through the Air Force Special Warfare pipeline first, Visit Airforce.com/SpecialWarfare for info and to find a recruiter.

The 24th Special Operations Wing hosts applications for Special Tactics Officers, ST TACP enlisted, and Special Operations Surgical Team members.

Training recommendations and resources are also found on this page. It is strongly recommended that you train extensively before you enter the “training pipeline” to become a Special Tactics operator or Special Operations Surgical Team member.

Air Force Recruits reciting the Oath of Enlistment
Special Tactics Airmen training in a gym

HAVE QUESTIONS?

Special Tactics Airman taking notes

CONTACT INFORMATION

 

For general recruiting/career field questions:

Special Tactics Officer (STO) and ST TACP (enlisted) questions:
24SOWSTTS.ASSESSMENTS.RAS@us.af.mil

SOST questions:
720OSS.SOST.orgbox@us.af.mil

Combat Rescue Officer (CRO) questions:
CRO.Selection@us.af.mil