Special Tactics Officers play a critical role in delivering airpower for our joint partners and leading battlefield airmen. In this episode Major John Doe (alias) explains his experience as a cadet at USAFA, preparing for selection, and working to correct personal character flaws.
05:15 - Introduction and John's background
10:45 - Being a cadet at USAFA
16:36 - Earning a pilot slot
18:47 - John decides to pursue STO selection (see Air Force Special Tactics: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil)
29:11 - Explaining the Special Tactics Officer career field
40:04 - Who does the STO exist for?
46:20 - Highs and lows of being a STO
53:39 - John's thoughts on professional development
59:01 - Hindsight advice to Cadet John Doe
01:04:34 - Commentary
Contact Air Force Special Tactics at STO.recruiter@us.af.mil.
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