CoastGuard Rescue swimmer vs. AF Pararescue?
The Airforce para rescue is a special ops unit. They use special weapons and are not only swimmers they are also paratroopers as well. They are the best when it comes to search and resue. They are an elite group, they join the ranks like army rangers, marine recon, and navy special ops.
Air Force Pararescue or Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer?
you haven't been in the Military yet, its to early for you to determine if you want to do twenty years or not, also, the training pipeline for both is very hard, and there is a good chance that you might fail training. USAF PJ's do what CG rescue swimmers do and more. USAF PJ's are trained in rescue swimming, mountain rescue , combat diving, Military Free Fall, combat operations, vehicle operation, fighting and serving alongside Navy SEALs and Army Special Operations, Rescuing downed pilots, aiding Nasa in recovery operations, and in peacetime aiding in basic emergency operations and search and rescue. PJ's are also EMT-P qualified , and they receive some of the top combat medicine training out there in the US. CG rescue swimmers are trained in just rescue swimming, and they are EMT-B qualified, ( BASIC). They do rescue swimming out at sea, and rescue operations from a helicopter on land. Training to be a CG rescue swimmer takes 3 months. training to be USAF Pararescuemen takes 2 years. The question is, do you have what it takes to be a rescue swimmer? or an all out rescue warrior? do you want to serve in very stressful combat /combat rescue operations? or do you just want to do SAR? to be honest, these career fields are very different. the only similarity is Pj's and rescue swimmers rescue people and are good in thw water
Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer (AST) or Air Force Pararescuer (PJ)?
which would you choose? I heard ASTs 90% of the time do not perform rescues. I heard PJs have a 80% drop out rate on their school. which would you choose? other facts would be greatly appreciated.
Pararescue, Coast Guard Rescue Swimmer, or Navy AIRR?
para rescue -- elite CSAR - trained paramedics, trained to go into combat with elite units or by themselves behind enemy lines In terms of professionalism - think the NFL Coast Guard rescue swimmer - elite SAR - trained as EMT's - trained to deploy in the roughest weather for SAR operations In terms of professionalism - think the College football AIRR -- SAR swimmers -- an additional duty of aviation rates - not something they do daily - job is to rescue pilots that eject over the ocean - not a combat job In terms of professionalism - think the Jr, College football team 2. just look at the training differences PJ - 2 years CGRS - about 6 months total AIRR - 5 weeks
Navy or Air Force? Aviation Rescue Swimmer or Pararescueman/Combat Control?
You need to go back and do research because you clearly have NO clue as to what Pararescue is about. PJs are NOT combat medics, not even close. They are personnel recovery specialists. Combat medics sole job is combat medicine. PJs have a far more broad job and that is why they are trained in a wide variety of skills from rescue tactics to combat tactics to trauma medicine. These are tools to do the job. Pararescue is a Special Operations careerfield, that means one could be out on a CSAR mission or one could be spending his days attached to a SEAL team or SF team. The training for a PJ is far more indepth and advanced than for either Navy rescue swimmers or Coast Guard rescue swimmers. Also, Pararescue handles ALL rescues out to sea beyond 200 miles as the CG doesn't have the capability to reach that far. Navy Rescue swimmers are NOT combat arms nor are they Special Operations. Pararescue is. Navy Rescue swimmers do not get the advanced training PJs do and will not go on the same missions PJs do. They do not attend airborne school or military free fall, nor are they combat divers. They do not recieve tactical training beyond basic familiarization and they will not go on any actual CSAR operations, regardless of what they may tell you, they won't. It's not their job. And that's okay. Understand, it doesn't make PJs better .. but they are two completely different jobs that cannot be compared. If you are interested in a Special Operations careerfield that lives by the motto "that others may live," then look into Pararescue. The training is very long and hard, there is an incredibly high attrition rate and you will be put into combat situations. You will deploy often and train when you're not deployed. You will need to be physically fit BEYOND the standards of the PAST test before shipping to basic training .. if you are not, you will wash out of indoc, I promise. The PAST should be easy for you .. you should be able to take it twice in a row with passing scores. If not .. you're not ready. Go over to www.specialtactics.com to get more information on Pararescue and Combat Control
What is the job of a US Navy Air Rescue Swimmer, and how hard is becoming one?
Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmers (also known as AIRRs) carry out search and rescue missions (SAR) from rotary wing aircraft. Their tasks include rescue missions, humanitarian assistance and operational support.Remember the scene from Top Gun when Maverick had to eject from his F-14 leaving him floating in the ocean? He was pulled from the water by a Rescue Swimmer. A Coast Guard helicopter was used, but an actual active duty AIRR by the name of John Baker was used in the film. He used to be a Navy SAR instructor at Naval Air Station North Island.Here are a few of the jobs a Navy Rescue Swimmer may be called on to perform:Rescuing aviators from downed aircraftSaving personnel form sinking or capsized ships at seaRescuing people (such as mountain climbers) from precarious situations on landRescuing civilians during natural disasters such as floods or hurricanesProviding support to Naval Special Warfare OperationsConducting surveillance in anti-submarine warfare and drug interdiction operationsAiding foreign nations by delivering supplies and other aid during humanitarian missionActing as a helicopter crew chief. Responsibilities include coordination between pilot and swimmer, and operating the hoist during rescuesTransporting personnel and supplies to and from ships at seaBeing an AIRR is obviously an extremely demanding job both physically and mentally. Not just anyone can do it. There are certain criteria a sailor must meet to qualify for Rescue Swimmer Training. Both males and females can become Naval Air Rescue Swimmers.To qualify one must:Meet the minimum Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) score: VE+AR+MK+MC=210 or VE+AR+MK+AS=210Have uncorrected vision no worse than 20/100; correctable to 20/20 in both eyes with normal depth and color perceptionComplete the following Physical Screening Test Requirements:Swim 500 yards in 12 minutesPerform 42 push-ups in 2 minutesPerform 50 sit-ups in 2 minutesPerform four pull-upsYou also have to pass a Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL BUD/S physical fitness screening test in Boot Camp and in the Delayed Entry Program (DEP).There is currently an $8,000 enlistment bonus to become a Navy AIRR. You might want to check it out. Navy Air Rescue Swimmer (AIRR) : Navy.com
Navy Aviation Rescue Swimmer or Air Force Pararescue Jumper?
Your comparing apples to oranges. Your comparison is like comparing a high school football team ( navy swimmer ) to the NFL ( para rescue ) The level of training, level of physical fitness, level of medical training and skill are not comparable. Para rescue is spec ops with one of the hardest training programs in the military. Your looking at 2 1/2 years of training before you are qualified. You will be certified as an EMT, then you will go to the SOCOM medics course where you are certified as a paramedic. Compared to just a 4 weeks of training for a navy rescue swimmer. Rescue swimmers do not recieve any specialized fire fighting training, just the same training as everyone in the navy under go. Aviation rescue swimmers are not EMT certified. They are taught basic first aid and must be CPR certified.
Coast guard rescue swimmer vs navy rescue swimmer?
I know I am training for Navy rescue after considering the Coast Guard. If you go to the Coast Guard, they will show you a waiting list of people who want to be rescue swimmers. After being in the Coast Guard for a few years scrubbing toilets and doing maintenance (that is exactly what the Coast Guard recruiter told me and he was ex-aircrew mechanic) you will finally have the chance to go to A-School A.K.A. Rescue Swimmer School. Upon completing everything, you'll become a rescue swimmer and will be assigned to an air base on the coast. There are quite a few air bases, and you get a "wish list" on where you want to go. Same as the Navy, where you are stationed is where they are going to need you. The Coast Guard told me they honestly already have enough rescue swimmers. The 2+ year wait turned me off, too. With the Navy, you can go straight to A-School after boot camp, without having to wait around and scrub toilets. Unless you're Superman, the training for both branches will be hell for you. Guaranteed hell. Navy Swimmers are AW's and rescue swimmers are AST (aviation survival technicians) but it's the same thing. Navy doesn't just rescue military and US people in distress, we also assist with foreign countries that may have been hit by hurricanes and whatnot. Eyes are extremely important in Aviation. You need to have good depth perception, vision, etc. I believe WITHOUT your glasses. You cannot have corrective surgery and go into it, either. That's what I've heard. Being a rescue swimmer, you don't just rescue people. You can do a number of things which would be oh so long to list them all. Examples are: aircraft maintenance, mine countermeasures, duties of flight attendants and load masters, operating tactical weapons, sensors and communication equipment, etc. etc. etc. In the Navy, you get $15,000 upon completion of your schools. Coast guard= nope. The navy also will advance you to E-4 (petty officer 2nd class in both branches) which is awesome! That can take some time, otherwise. The Navy will also give you a $45,000 reenlistment bonus. Which means after your first contract is up, and you sign for AIRR (air rescue) again, you get that money. There is just so much more that I could tell you, just message me if you must know, it's endless.
As a rescue swimmer, does coastguard give you a bonus check just for enlisting?
First, I believe the current signing bonus for Navy AW-AIRR came down to $6,000 - $8,000 (like Navy SEAL used to pay $40,000, but now it pays $12,000). As for USCG AST, since there is already a long waiting list for it, I highly doubt that they would pay you anything; USCG is not known to give out a whole lot of bonuses (there tends to be more demand than the supply/job). You will only receive the signing bonus only AFTER you have completed the entire training; the Navy is not stupid enough to give out bonuses beforehand.
Do Navy Air rescue swimmers carry weapons?
ARS do carry weapons when necessary. If they are covering a carrier based air strike, they will typically follow the strike over land and be armed. Under normal carrier ops, they are not. They also operate with the other Navy SPECWAR units and they are most definitely armed. Our aircrews had to remain current on a variety of weapons, both crew served and individual.