2.  EMPLOYMENT CAPABILITIES. CROs must be capable of deploying by the most advantageous means into their mission areas. For this reason, a variety of deployment techniques are used. The level of training you receive in certain insertion/recovery methods will be dependent upon the unit you are assigned.

2.1. Parachute operations (Jumpmaster directed, HARP/CARP)

2.1.1. Static line (low altitude)

2.1.1.1. With combat equipment

2.1.1.2. With SCUBA equipment

2.1.1.3. Into forested areas

2.1.1.4. Into vast bodies of water

2.1.2. High Altitude Low Opening (HALO) or (Military Free Fall)

2.1.2.1. With combat equipment

2.1.2.2. With oxygen

2.1.3. High Altitude High Opening (cross country canopy flight) 2.1.3.1. With combat equipment

2.1.3.2. With oxygen

2.2. Waterborne Infiltration

2.2.1. SCUBA/Draeger

2.2.2. Submarine lockouts

2.2.3. Aircraft boat drops

2.2.4. Rubber Raiding Craft operations

2.2.5.  Scout (surface) swimming

2.3. Mountain Operations

2.3.1. Rock/ice climbing

2.3.2. Rappelling

2.3.3. High angle evacuations

2.4. Helicopter Operations

2.4.1. Rappelling

2.4.2. Fast rope

2.4.3. Rope Ladder

2.4.4. Hoist operations

2.5. Overland Movement

2.5.1. Motorcycles

2.5.2. All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs)

2.5.3. Motor vehicle

2.5.4. Team navigation

2.6. Arctic Operations

2.6.1. Cross-country skiing

2.6.2. Downhill skiing

2.6.3. Skijoring

2.6.4. Snowmobiles

2.6.5. Snowshoes

2.6.6. Arctic sleds

3. As you can see, the CRO careerfield offers qualified officers a unique opportunity to lead and command   combat rescue operations as direct combatants. The demands are high and outstanding leadership qualities are a must. Excellent physical fitness, maturity, and exceptional personal responsibility are essential characteristics of the Combat Rescue Officer. At this time, CRO is open to male personnel only.

3.1. Eligibility criteria include:

3.1.1. Security clearance: Top secret (attainable)

3.1.2. Retainability:  Three years (minimum)

3.1.3. Volunteer for hazardous duty: Aircrew duty, parachute duty (including military free‑fall) and combat diver (scuba) duty. (Must already be a strong swimmer).

3.1.4. Background: Outstanding military and/or civilian resume, as appropriate.

3.1.5. Medical/Physical:  Class III flight physical as outlined in this package. See Para 3.3.8

3.1.6. Physical fitness: As a minimum, an applicant must satisfactorily complete the minimum number of Physical Ability and Stamina Test (PAST) exercise repetitions and run/swim in less than the maximum allowable times. Steps for accomplishing the PAST are outlined on page’s 14 - 16 of this package.

PHASE II SELECTION

5. Phase II will consist of the procedures listed below and is funded by the applicant’s unit. UNDERWATER SWIMMING. Underwater swimming is an important skill for gaining confidence in the underwater environment.The water confidence tasks you will do at Phase II will require you to swim distances underwater. The more efficient you become at underwater swimming, the more confident and capable you will become in completing our evaluated tasks and the SCUBA demands of our specialties. Underwater swimming is basically a modification of the breaststroke. The only difference is the arm pull continues farther to the rear to provide thrust. 5.1.1. Underwaters 5.1.1.1. Equipment: A dive mask will be worn.

5.1.1.2. Procedure: The exercise begins with the students lined up at one end of the pool. The instructor will initiate the start of the exercise.  On the command "Go," the students will swim underwater from one end of the pool to the other (25 meters) without surfacing. Upon touching the opposite wall they will swim a freestyle sprint back to the starting point.  Upon return, they will be allowed to rest the remainder of the specified time period. The exercise is repeated on the command "Go" until the student has completed the required number of underwaters. To satisfactorily complete this exercise the student must leave the wall immediately on command and remain underwater until reaching the opposite wall. He must also sprint as quickly as possible back to the starting point. A student will be given one warning for unsatisfactory performance and on the next occurrence will be scored unsatisfactory for the exercise.

5.2. WATER CONFIDENCE TRAINING. The intent of this training is to increase your confidence in the water, increase the amount of time you can spend underwater, and increase your ability to react calmly and rationally in high stress situations.  The following pool training events will be evaluated during Phase II.

WARNING: The following water confidence exercise descriptions are included for your information only! Do not attempt to do these exercises unless you have a lifeguard standing by for safety. Doing these events may lead to "shallow water blackout." If this condition occurs a lifeguard must be immediately available to prevent brain damage or death.

5.2.1. Mask and Snorkel Recovery

5.2.1.1. Equipment.

5.2.1.1.1. Mask.

5.2.1.1.2. Snorkel.

5.2.1.1.3. T-shirt.

5.2.1.2. Procedure.

5.2.1.2.1. Mask. Clearing the water from a flooded mask involves replacing the water with expelled air. The air, being lighter than the water, will force the water out of the lowest portion of the mask, if the upper portion is held to the face by light hand pressure to prevent the escape of air. The amount of hand pressure and the position of the hand will vary, depending on the mask, and personal technique.

5.2.1.2.2. Snorkel. To clear the water from a flooded snorkel while on the surface, exhale or puff through the snorkel. The column of air will displace the water and expel it from the snorkel. You may also tilt your head back when on the surface and gravity will clear the snorkel for you.

5.2.1.2.3. The mask and snorkel exercise begins with all students at one end of the pool. The instructor will then throw or place the student's mask and snorkel a specified distance from the student. This exercise is accomplished one or two students at a time. On the command "GO", the student will leave the surface of the pool and swim underwater to the location of his mask and snorkel. Upon reaching them, he will place the snorkel between his knees and position the mask on his face. Once positioned, he will clear the mask of water, retaining a small amount of air.  He will then make a controlled ascent to the surface with the snorkel in his mouth and left arm extended above his head with a clenched fist. Once on the surface he will clear the snorkel and give the "OK" hand signal to the evaluating instructor. He will ensure he is facing the instructor and immediately demonstrate that his mask and snorkel are clear by looking up at the instructor and breathing through the snorkel. A small amount of water in the mask is permissible as long as it does not exceed the top of the nose indents. While on the surface, the student will not break the mask or snorkel seal until the exercise has been graded and he is permitted to do so by the instructor. This exercise will be scored unsatisfactory if the student surfaces prior to clearing the mask or fails to satisfactorily perform in any of the above listed areas.

5.2.2. Buddy Breathing/Water Confidence

5.2.2.1. Equipment.

5.2.2.1.1. Face masks.

5.2.2.1.2. One snorkel per two‑man team.

5.2.2.1.3. T-shirt.

5.2.2.2. Procedure. This exercise is conducted in the deep end of the pool. Students will enter the water when directed by the instructor.  On the command "START", they will place their faces into the water and begin to survival float while buddy breathing from one snorkel. During the exercise period, the students will maintain control of each other with one hand. With the other hand they will maintain control and pass the snorkel between each other.  A student should try to consider his buddy's limited air supply and take only one breath before passing the snorkel back. During this exercise the students will breath only through the snorkel. At no time will they remove their heads from the water and breath from the surface. The exercise period ends on the command "TIME." To satisfactorily complete this exercise, each student must keep his face in the water during the entire exercise period. He must remain calm, maintain control of himself, his buddy, and the snorkel. The student will be given one warning for unsatisfactory performance and on the next occurrence will be scored unsatisfactory for the exercise. Pool harassment is added as a more intense form of buddy breathing. It involves the instructor entering the water and providing the students with certain stressful situations to see if a student will panic. The same standards apply to this exercise. During pool harassment the instructor may try to:

5.2.2.2.1. Take the snorkel (don't let him).

5.2.2.2.2. Remove the facemask.

5.2.2.2.3. Attempt to separate partners (don't let him)

5.2.2.2.4. Cut off your air supply for one or two breaths.

5.2.2.2.5. Splash water.

5.2.2.2.6. Push students underwater.

5.2.2.2.7. Other maneuvers at his discretion.

5.2.3. Drownproofing

5.2.3.1. Equipment.

5.2.3.1.1.  Mask, ropes or velcro hand/leg cuffs.

5.2.3.2. Procedure.

5.2.3.2.1. Drownproofing is accomplished in four tasks.  Students will be divided into pairs with one student acting as a safety. The exercise begins with the student’s hands and feet bound and the student standing on the deck in the deep end of the pool. The instructor will walk by each student and “tap” the student into the water. The student will enter the water and start to bob.

5.2.3.2.1.1. The first task is bobbing. Bobbing is accomplished by sinking to the bottom of the pool. Upon reaching the bottom, bend your knees and push off the bottom, exhaling until you reach the surface. When your head reaches the surface inhale and begin the process again.

5.2.3.2.1.2. The second task is floating. Floating is accomplished by inhaling as much air as possible into your lungs. The student will then tuck his chin into his chest, bend forward at the waist and relax, staying within a 4x4 meter square. When air is required, you will bring your head out of the water, breathe, and then go back to the float position. Students will not touch the bottom or sides of the pool and are required to stay in the square.

5.2.3.2.1.3. The third task is the traveling. The student will dolphin kick 100 meters without touching the bottom or sides of the pool. The dolphin kick is accomplished on your stomach, body bent at the waist and your head moving up and down in the water. Your feet and knees will propel you through the pool.

5.2.3.2.1.4. The fourth task consists of flips and mask recovery. Once the travel is complete the student will begin bobbing again. Within five bobs you will accomplish a front flip underwater. Within another five bobs you will accomplish a backward flip underwater.  Once both flips are complete, a mask is thrown to the bottom of the pool. The student will go to the bottom, pick up the mask with his teeth, and complete five bobs.

5.2.3.3. After all tasks are complete, the instructor will yell “TIME”. The safety will assist the “bobber” out of the water. To successfully complete this exercise the student must accomplish all of the above tasks in sequence and without panicking. If unable, he will be scored unsatisfactory for the exercise.

5.2.4. Treading Water

5.2.4.1. Equipment.

5.2.4.1.1. T-shirt.

5.2.4.2. Procedure. The exercise begins with the student moving from waist deep water into deep water. On the command "HANDS UP," the student will raise their hands out of the water and tread water by using their legs only. Correct form for the exercise requires the hands and head to stay above the water for the minimum time limit. The kicking motion is the key to the exercise. The student's motion with the legs should be in an eggbeater fashion, with the legs coming together simultaneously or alternatively.  The motion of the legs must also be both rhythmical and forceful to maintain positive buoyancy of the student. The student must ensure their hands and their head do not break the waterline for the minimum evaluated time.

5.2.5. Weight Belt Swim

5.2.5.1. Equipment.

5.2.5.1.1. Mask.

5.2.5.1.2. Fins.

5.2.5.1.3. Booties and T-shirt.

5.2.5.1.4. 16 lb weight belt.

5.2.5.2. Procedure. The exercise begins when the student moves from waist deep water into the deep end of the pool. The student must swim on his side, either left or right, with the leading arm out in front, continuously for the designated period of time.  While swimming, the student cannot switch from his left to right side or vice versa (the side you start on is it), swim on his back, or touch any portion of the pool (sides or bottom). The student can use his other arm to assist in a "recovery stroke" to help lift his head out of the water to breath.

5.3. Additional training events will include

5.3.1. Minimum of a 6 mile @40-60 lb ruck march

5.3.2. Multiple calisthenics sessions

5.3.3. Leadership Reaction Course

5.3.4. Psychological Testing

5.3.5. Briefing and Writing

5.4. Those who successfully complete Phase II and are selected by the board will enter the training pipeline. Applicants will be advised individually of their selection status on the last day of phase II. If selected for entry into the Combat Rescue Officer career field, a letter will be sent to your commander, and to our AFMPC resource manager indicating your status. Applicants who are not selected may reapply using the process as indicated in paragraph 5.2 above.

5.4.1. Quarters and/or meals may not be available to candidates during Phase II. Each individual should be prepared to bear the cost of these services if a no‑cost option cannot be arranged. (Tent City is always an option) Local transportation, to/from quarters, and at the Phase II selection site will be provided.

5.4.2. The most difficult part of the pipeline is the indoctrination course. It is designed to prepare students for the remainder of the pipeline and cut from the class those individuals who will not be successful in the career field. It is intentionally very difficult. Those who fail to successfully complete any requirement throughout the pipeline will be eliminated from further qualification training and referred to AFMPC for reclassification. Occasionally, students may be washed‑back from a class for medical/physical reasons, etc. Students who self‑eliminate from any pipeline course will be dropped from the program and referred to AFMPC for reclassification.

6.  THE TRAINING PIPELINE.  Your training will take approximately 12-18 months and includes eight schools. You will be offered to take leave at some point during training, but this cannot be guaranteed. Students travel from school to school as a class, with the ranking student in charge. Training consists of the following schools:

6.1. The Pararescue Indoctrination Course. 10 weeks, Lackland AFB, TX. The mission of the Pararescue indoctrination course is to recruit, train, and select future Pararescuemen and CROs. At this school you will participate in extensive physical conditioning with lots of swimming, running, weight training and calisthenics. This course helps prepare you for the rigors of training and the demands of these lifestyles.  Other training accomplished at this course includes physiological training, obstacle course, dive physics, metric manipulations, medical terminology, dive terminology, CPR, weapons qualifications, history of Pararescue, and leadership laboratories. Graduation of this course is “your ticket to ride” the pipeline and begin learning those special skills that make Pararescuemen highly regarded operators.

6.2. U.S. Army Airborne School. 3 weeks, Fort Benning, GA. Here you learn the basic parachuting skills required to infiltrate an objective area by static line airdrop. This course includes ground operations week, tower week, and jump week where you make 5 actual parachute jumps. Personnel who complete this training are awarded the basic parachutist rating and are allowed to wear the coveted parachutists wings.

6.3. U.S. Army Combat Divers School. 4 weeks, Key West, FL. Here you become a combat diver and learn to use SCUBA to infiltrate areas surrounded by water undetected. This course provides training to depths of 130 ft, stressing development of maximum underwater mobility under various operating conditions.

6.4. U.S. Navy Underwater Egress Training. 1 day, Pensacola NAS, FL. This course teaches how to safely escape from an aircraft that has ditched in the water. Instruction includes principles, procedures, and techniques necessary to get out of a sinking aircraft. Training requires personnel to actually experience water entry in a training device and perform underwater egress.

6.5. U.S. Air Force Basic Survival School. 2.5 weeks, Fairchild AFB, WA. This course teaches basic survival techniques for remote areas--using minimal equipment. This includes instruction of principles, procedures, equipment, and techniques which enable individuals to survive, regardless of climatic conditions or unfriendly environments, and return home.

6.6. Introduction to Personnel Recovery (PR 101). 3 Days, Ft. Belvoir VA. PR 101 is conducted by the Joint Personnel Recovery Agency (JPRA) and is an introduction to the DoD Personnel Recovery system.

6.7. Joint Aerospace Command and Control course: 14 Days, Hurlburt Field, Fla. This entry-level course focuses on application of joint airpower in support of theater CINC's/JFC's. Specific objectives focus on joint air operations in a theater battle at the operational level of war. This course covers basic doctrine, mission, and organization of the services; the Theater Air Ground System, command, control, and communications systems; intelligence support capabilities; tactical missions and major weapons systems used in joint operations; capabilities and limitations of command and control warfare (C2W) concepts/strategy; and the computer decision support systems and Army Battle Command Systems (ABCS) computer tools used in current operations. The course follows a process including lectures, seminars, hands-on computer activities, a C2 exercise prior to the final exam, and end-of-course IQT certification by functional area.

6.8. U.S. Army Military Free fall Parachutist School.  5 weeks, Ft. Bragg, NC. and Yuma Proving Grounds, AZ. This course instructs free fall parachuting (HALO) using the high performance ram air canopy.  The course provides wind tunnel training, in-air instruction focusing on student stability, aerial maneuvers, air sense, and parachute opening procedures. Each student receives a minimum of 30 free fall jumps including 2 day and 2 night jumps with supplemental oxygen, rucksack, and load bearing equipment.

6.9. USAF Pararescue School: 17 Weeks, Kirtland AFB, New Mexico. Qualifies students in mountaineering, advanced land navigation, weapons handling, pyrotechnics, escape and evasion, small team tactical combat operations, survival procedures and techniques, tactical and rescue parachute insertions, both day and night, in high altitude regions, forests, open oceans, with and without equipment loads, and in Rigging Alternate Method-Zodiac (RAMZ). Qualifies students in alternate insertion and extraction (AIE) from rotary wing aircraft. Qualifies students as mission crewmembers on H-60 and HC-130 aircraft. Includes academics, practical training, testing, and evaluation in academics and field environments, flying training, and flight aircraft.

7. PREPARATION FOR TRAINING. Because of the unique physical demands required by these specialties, volunteer should prepare themselves prior to Phase II. A basic plan is included below. You need to read the following information to help you prepare effectively. The more effort you put into preparation, the easier Phase II will be.

7.1. Cardiorespiratory Training. This training develops efficiency in oxygen transfer through activities that increase the heart rate to a training level and maintain it for at least 20 minutes. Running and swimming are the two training areas you need to work on prior to Phase II.

7.1.1. Running. You will be required to do extensive running during Phase II. These runs progress rapidly and will vary up to 50 minutes and longer in duration. In preparation, you should run 3 - 4 times per week for 20 to 30 minutes, at a speed you can maintain without walking or stopping. You should be able to run 3 miles under 21 minutes prior to Phase II.

7.1.2. Swimming. A candidate may swim 2000 meters or more in a typical session. In preparation, you should swim 1500 - 2000 meters, 3 - 5 times per week.  You should be able to swim 1500 meters under 37 minutes using freestyle.

7.2. Strength and Endurance Training. The training and mission rigors of Special Tactics will make strong demands on your overall strength and endurance capabilities. Strength is your ability to exert a strong force. Endurance is your ability to exert this force for a prolonged period of time. Your preparation must be geared toward developing a balance of strength and endurance throughout your body. This is best achieved with calisthenics (or weight training) that targets all your major muscle groups. If you are already involved in a weight training program, continue; but revise your workouts to develop strength and endurance (8-12 repetition sets). Also include calisthenics as an addition.

7.2.1. Pull-ups/chin-ups (develop the back and biceps). This is a two-count exercise. Starting position is hanging from the bar, palms facing away (pull-ups) or towards you (chin-ups), hands spread approximately shoulder width, with no bend in the elbow. Count one, pull the body up until the Adam’s apple is above the bar, with the chin held level.  Count two, return to the starting position. Legs are allowed to bend, but must not be kicked or manipulated to aid the upward movement.  You should be able to do 12 - 20 repetitions for this exercise prior to Phase II.

7.2.2. Sit-ups (develop the abdominals and hip flexors). This is a two count exercise. Starting position is back flat on the ground, fingers interlocked behind the head, head off the mat, and knees bent at approximately 90 degrees. The feet (only) are held by another individual during the exercise. Count one, sit up to where the shoulders and hips from a line perpendicular to the ground (biceps are touching the knees). Count two, return to the starting position. There is no rest position during this exercise. The buttocks must remain in contact with the ground, and the fingers must remain interlocked and behind the head. You should be able to perform 60 - 100 repetitions before Phase II.

7.2.3. Push-ups (develop the chest, triceps, and shoulders). Push-ups are a two count exercise. Starting position is hands approximately shoulder width apart with arms straight, the legs are extended, and the back and legs remain straight. Count one, lower the chest until the elbows extend above the shoulder blades. Count two, return to the starting position. The only authorized rest position is the starting position. You should be able to do 65 - 80 repetitions of this exercise prior to Phase II.

7.2.4. Flutter-kicks (develop the hip flexors, abdominals, and legs). This is a four-count exercise. Starting position is laying flat on the back with the feet and head approximately 6 inches off the ground. Hands are under the buttocks, fists are clenched to support the lower back. Count one, raise the left leg off the ground to a 45-degree angle, keeping the right leg stationary. Count two, raise the right leg off the ground to a 45-degree angle while, at the same time, moving the left leg to the starting position.  Counts three and four are repeats of the same movements. Legs must be locked, with toes pointing away from the body. There is no rest during this exercise period. You should be able to do 80 - 100 repetitions of this exercise prior to Phase II.

7.3. Flexibility. This is your ability to move all your joints through a full range of motion. Warm-up and cool-down periods that include stretching exercises should be incorporated into all workouts to improve flexibility and prevent injury. Key guidelines to remember:

7.3.1. Always warm-up by doing light activities before stretching.

7.3.2. Stretches should not involve jerky movements.  A stretch should be assumed slowly and held.

7.3.3. The longer you hold a stretch, the better flexibility you will achieve. Stretches should be held between 15 seconds to 2 minutes.

7.4. Body Composition. Body composition is your ratio of lean body mass (bones and muscle), as compared to unlean (fat) body mass. If you have excess body fat, it will negatively affect your physical capabilities.  Even a thin person can have an unhealthy body composition by not having enough muscle mass. An easy way to gauge your condition is to view yourself in a mirror. If you are unhappy with the way your body looks, then you probably need to work on your body composition. Exercises, especially Cardiorespiratory, and sensible eating habits are the best ways to improve your body composition. If you decide to improve your body composition with dieting, you must exercise! If not, you will lose muscle mass along with the fat which will leave you weak and unhealthy. Successful PJ/CRO trainees typically have less than 13% body fat.

8.  NUTRITION: Proper nutrition is extremely important now and especially when you arrive at the Phase II. You must make sure you receive the necessary nutrients to obtain maximum performance output during exercise and to promote muscle/tissue growth and repair. The proper diet provides all the nutrients for the body’s needs and supplies energy for exercise. It also promotes growth and repair of tissue and regulates the body process. The best source of energy for candidates is carbohydrates. The best sources of complex carbohydrates are potatoes, pasta, rice, fruits, and vegetables.  These type of foods are best sources of energy.

8.1. Carbohydrates, protein, and fat are three energy nutrients. All three can provide energy, but carbohydrates is the preferred source of energy for physical activity. It takes at least 20 hours after exhaustive exercise to completely restore muscle energy, provided 600 grams of carbohydrates are consumed per day. During successive days of heavy training, like you will experience at Phase II, energy stores prior to each training session become progressively lower. This is a situation in which a high carbohydrate diet can help maintain your energy.  The majority of carbohydrates should come from complex carbohydrate foods that include bread, crackers, cereal, beans, peas, starchy vegetables, and other whole grain or enriched grain products. Fruits are also loaded with carbohydrates. During training, more than four servings of these food groups should be consumed daily.

8.2. Water is the most important nutrient you can put in your body. You should be consuming up to four quarts of water daily. It is very easy to become dehydrated at Phase II so it is extremely important to hydrate yourself. Drink water before you get thirsty!! Substances such as alcohol, caffeine, and tobacco increase your body’s need for water. So if you are going to drink, do so in moderation! Too much of these substances will definitely harm your body or hinder your performance.

NUTRIENT INTAKE

Carbohydrates                       50 - 70% of calories

Protein                                        10 - 15% of calories

Fats                                            20 - 30% of calories

Note: You will need at least 3500 - 5000 calories per day to maintain proper fitness levels.

Mission Readiness Upgrade Training. Upon graduation from Pararescue School, the student is awarded the maroon beret and the combat rescue officer entry level AFSC. He is then assigned to a rescue squadron (RQS), normally as an assistant or Flight Commander. After completing his initial combat readiness standards tests he is deemed “combat ready” and will maintain his proficiency and currency training in accordance with regulations.

10. Career opportunities. The CRO career field offers a number of operational and staff assignments in many organizations including the Air Staff, joint staffs, and operational squadrons/flights located throughout the CONUS and OCONUS. The USAF will have approximately 163 officer authorizations (100 active duty, 63 ANG/AFRC) from 2^nd Lieutenant through Colonel. As a “new” CRO your options are normally limited to one of the larger CRO led rescue squadrons allowing you to receive the right training and mentorship from senior CROs. As a CRO your primary emphasis is on ensuring your team is combat ready and conducting mission management. CROs are expected to lead from the front and set the example for our highly motivated and extremely professional enlisted corp. It will be your charge upon entering the pipeline not only to get you, but your whole team through it. You must stay on top of all your troops requirements and needs and ensure you have the right balance to accomplish the assigned task or mission.

11.1. Additionally, fully qualified Combat Rescue Officers earn hazardous duty pay (High Altitude Low Opening [HALO]: $225 per month, and Combat Diver [SCUBA]: $150 per month).

12. A final note about Combat Rescue Officer duty. The selection and training process is difficult enough, but once an officer qualifies, the position of leadership and continuation training is demanding. There are significant personal dangers involved with the mission and, often, extended periods of duty away from home. The decision to go‑for‑it should not be made alone, regardless of an applicant's conviction and personal commitment. The family should be considered. Wives and children often experience anxieties, fears, loneliness, and pressures associated with the service member's profession. Those who do adjust find an exciting and rewarding life that they may share with fellow operators and their families. Good luck!

13. Related World Wide Web Pages:

13.2. Specialtactics.com