Air Force Special Tactics (24 SOW)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates and cadre take a moment to honor and remember all the ST operators who came before them as a culmination of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Candidates attended a week-long strenuous assessment and selection event and were evaluated on their ability to work both individually and as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates and cadre participate in memorial pushups to honor and remember all the ST operators who came before them as they near the end of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates and cadre ruck side-by-side to their final event of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. If selected to join the ST community, the candidates will be part of the Air Force’s special operations ground force leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery operations and battlefield surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry teammates during “grass and gorillas” as part of assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to join ST upon completing an arduous assessment and selection course, during which each candidate’s mental and physical fortitude and technical skills are pushed to the limit to determine if they can operate in the high-stress, fast-pace special operations environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate conducts an exercise during “grass and gorillas” as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate participates in leaping burpees during “grass and gorillas” as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate leads his teammates in pushups during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Candidates attended a week-long strenuous assessment and selection event and were evaluated on their ability to work both individually and as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates participate in “grass and gorillas” during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Candidates attended a week-long strenuous assessment and selection event and were evaluated on their ability to work both individually and as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate log rolls across a field during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to join ST upon completing an arduous assessment and selection course, during which each candidate’s mental and physical fortitude and technical skills are pushed to the limit to determine if they can operate in the high-stress, fast-pace special operations environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates participate in “grass and gorillas” during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to join ST upon completing an arduous assessment and selection course, during which each candidate’s mental and physical fortitude and technical skills are pushed to the limit to determine if they can operate in the high-stress, fast-pace special operations environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics Tactical Air Control Party candidates conduct “grass and gorillas” as part of a physical training portion of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 24, 2020. Candidates attended a week-long strenuous assessment and selection event and were evaluated on their ability to work both individually and as a team. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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A tactical air control party candidate participates in a call for fire scenario during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 23, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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A tactical air control party candidate participates in a call for fire scenario during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 23, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates ruck with their team during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to join ST upon completing an arduous assessment and selection course, during which each candidate’s mental and physical fortitude and technical skills are pushed to the limit to determine if they can operate in the high-stress, fast-pace special operations environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry rifles and heavy packs during a ruck as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates participate in 8-count bodybuilders during a scenario at assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. Only the most elite TACP Airmen are able to join ST upon completing an arduous assessment and selection course, during which each candidate’s mental and physical fortitude and technical skills are pushed to the limit to determine if they can operate in the high-stress, fast-pace special operations environment. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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A Special Tactics tactical control air party candidate works to put up a rope between trees during a scenario as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry a litter with a simulated patient during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry a mannequin patient as part of scenario during assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. If selected, the candidates will join U.S. Special Operation Command’s tactical air and ground integration force and the Air Force’s special operations ground force leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery operations and battlefield surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates rescue a simulated patient from a Humvee during a scenario part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. If selected to join the ST community, the candidates will be part of the Air Force’s special operations ground force leading global access, precision strike, personnel recovery operations and battlefield surgery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates listen to cadre provide feedback on a portion of their assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates conduct a jerry can carry as part of their selection assessment at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACPs contribute to the mission by conducting close air support and control communication networks in hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate carries a jerry can of water as part of assessment and selection at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACPs contribute to the mission by conducting close air support and control communication networks in hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates conduct a jerry can carry as part of their selection assessment at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACPs contribute to the mission by conducting close air support and control communication networks in hostile environments. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Rose Gudex)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates flip a tire during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry a litter across a creek during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate tries to help a teammate during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates provide security during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry a dummy during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates carry a dummy during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates ruck while cadre motivate members during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Cadre provide feedback to tactical air control party candidates during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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A Special Tactics tactical air control party candidate carries jerry cans during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 22, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates conduct a physical fitness test during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 21, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates conduct a physical fitness test during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 21, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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Special Tactics tactical air control party candidates conduct a physical fitness test during an assessment and selection process at Hurlburt Field, Florida, Sept. 21, 2020. TACP Airmen from across the Air Force went through an arduous process to join the ST community, where their skills bolster their team’s ability to provide global access, precision strike and personnel recovery. (U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Sandra Welch)

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TACP Airmen assess for Special Tactics

Published Oct. 28, 2020
By 24th Special Operations Wing Public Affairs
24th Special Operations Wing

HURLBURT FIELD, Fla. --

Accomplished Tactical Air Control Party operators attended a week-long strenuous assessment and selection in order to join the Special Tactics community and continue executing precision strike missions under Air Force Special Operations Command and U.S. Special Operations Command. Only the most skilled TACP Airmen are able to join ST upon completing assessment and selection, during which each candidate’s mental and physical fortitude and technical skills are pushed to the limit to determine if they can operate in the high-stress, fast-pace special operations environment.

To enlist as a TACP visit AirForce.com/SpecialWarfare. For current Air Force TACPs looking to join Special Tactics, visit the Join tab on our website for more information.