Well, here we are. My last episode. But no worries, the podcast will hopefully continue in the future with my replacement. If you value what I have provided over the last 6 years on these episodes, please consider following me on my two other channels as I head into the next chapter of life. One channel is my Early Riser channel on YouTube. It started as a hiking channel and is morphing into a Mr. Free philosophy channel. We will discuss some helpful life subjects where I will continue to bring ...
Dec 23, 2024•23 min•Ep. 51
We are provided an opportunity to brief every graduating class of PJs and CROs before they exit the pipeline. This is our opportunity to share this amazing future opportunity with the graduates as they begin their PJ/CRO journeys. Jordan, Chuck, and Nick did an outstanding job communicating what we do for the nation. Not everything is included in this edited version of the brief, but I captured enough to give the listener a feel for what life is like inside our unique world of operating at the h...
Aug 23, 2024•44 min•Ep. 50
I remembered recording this recruiting brief (back in February), and it has been sitting in a folder on my computer for months. This is a recruiting brief Adam (17 STS) and I gave to the graduating class at the TACP FTU in Vegas. This is great info for not only aspiring or current TACPs but for anyone who has their sights set on trying to come to our organization in the future. Adam is a very good speaker and connects well with his audience. I hope you enjoy this episode. -----------------------...
Jul 17, 2024•42 min•Ep. 49
Our operator training course (OTC) is a 9-month advanced course that trains our operators to be warfighters at the highest levels. OTC is a course where if you let the stress and schedule control your thoughts and actions, you will struggle to find success. Therefore, we try to prime the operators for success during a week-long course dubbed "Peak Performance", where we help the operators learn how to control the controllables and let go of worrying about the things they don't control Peak Perfo...
Jul 11, 2024•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 48
JC is a Combat Controller who lived every operator's dream at this top-tier level. He was very experienced when he came to the unit and has always been a more open-minded problem-solver and operator. I wanted to interview him after his retirement ceremony where he is still contemplating his future while still processing his time here at the unit. There are many take-aways from this episode, but maybe none bigger than "Get some foundational experience at your first unit then put in an application...
Jun 18, 2024•54 min•Ep. 47
It seems much of the angst of those considering applying for our operator selection is centered around Phase III. This is our "field" portion of selection and is a substantial event, even for the most fit and prepared operators. But it shouldn't be feared. It should be highly sought after by anyone in the position to come throw their hat in the arena. In this episode, I compiled the Phase III daily recordings from three high-performing candidates during selection 25-02, so you can get a realisti...
May 23, 2024•54 min•Ep. 46
We are provided an opportunity to brief every graduating class of PJs and CROs before they exit the pipeline. Although we usually take a few PJs with us out to Kirtland AFB to help brief, none could break away from training and real-world commitments to travel. So, we got creative and used our virtual resources to pipe TEK into the audience. This podcast is a recording of the brief we gave to the candidates. It's obviously a cut-down version as we had to edit out most of the "good" parts that ca...
May 17, 2024•31 min•Ep. 45
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we pulled some of the most pertinent feedback items we pulled from the Days 1-5 selection videos we posted earlier. The intent behind this episode is to give the audience the five biggest takeaways that we garnered from the candidates to help increase the performance of not only future candidates here, but also across the military and civilian sectors as well. Takeaways: 1. During problem-solving, leaders need to establish a proper...
Feb 03, 2024•19 min•Ep. 44
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the fifth and last episode where we hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection. Day five finds the candidates back at the hotel after completing Phase III--the field phase. In this episode, the candidates discuss their final few events and how they performed. Many lessons are being delivered in their thoughts, and this should serve as a training guide for those coming behind them. Their insig...
Jan 22, 2024•48 min•Ep. 43
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the fourth of five episodes where we hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection. Please visit our YouTube channel and go to the comments section of this video to give these guys some appreciation for recording them. They sacrificed some sleep and mental bandwidth to record these for you. https://youtu.be/Xt_BOx8L0qM?si=KTu1yde73TKLRS9p Day four brings forth a host of insightful information co...
Jan 18, 2024•44 min•Ep. 42
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the third of five episodes where we hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection. Day three is interesting. The guys were processing the feedback from day two and looking for any signs that they were performing better. Sometimes, our need for a win overshadows reality, and this was in full effect on day three for some of the guys. They didn't perform very well during their individual problem-so...
Jan 16, 2024•48 min•Ep. 41
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the second of five episodes where we get to hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection. You can hear that the stress was turned up a bit on Day 2, and these interviews give some insight into how these nine candidates were processing the events and the lessons learned. I chose ten candidates at random to answer six questions each night before they went to bed down. The intent behind doing this...
Jan 11, 2024•41 min•Ep. 40
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This is the first of five episodes where we get to hear from operator candidates as they proceed through our operator assessment and selection. I chose ten candidates at random to answer six questions each night before they went to bed down. The intent behind doing this was to give the listener a feel for what it's like to move through Phase II of our selection process and how to prepare effectively before you show up. For more info on our unit... ...
Jan 09, 2024•48 min•Ep. 39
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with Tim and discussed everything Comms (1D7XX) inside the unit. Tim has served in several key positions as a senior comm specialist inside the organization. We have several open 1D7 positions here and are looking for some hungry, humble, and smart folks to come help us get after some tough problems for the nation. See the episode timeline below. For more info on our unit... Visit our website at https: https://www.airfor...
Nov 14, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 38
We interviewed four candidates mere hours after they completed selection with the intent to highlight the challenges of their experience. There are many nuggets of wisdom inside this episode. Don't miss it. C11 - STO C12 - TACP C44 - PJ C48 - CCT
Oct 31, 2023•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 37
We held this virtual recruiting brief focusing on TACPs and TACPOs. We are acquiring 10-15 more TACP slots here at Ft Bragg and need to fill them quickly. We also need to fill our TACP positions at the 17 STS as well. This episode should provide some clarity on what opportunities exist and the timeline to apply for operator selection. As always, visit our website for more information and the application itself: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Dec 22, 2022•44 min•Ep. 36
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, I sat down with three successful candidates a few hours after they were hired into the 724 STG. Only 36 hours post-Exfil, these warriors discuss everything from preparation tips, the biggest challenge they faced, what success looks like, hotel life during Phase II, and much, more. For more info on our unit... Visit our website at: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Oct 27, 2022•51 min•Ep. 35
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we interviewed a 2-time selection CCT candidate (callsign C-22). He was a non-select last fall and came back 6-months later and crushed this past operator selection (May 22). For more info on our unit... Visit our website at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af... Our website has the information you need to be prepared when you come to your job interview here at the 724 STG. Take the time to read the information, listen to ...
May 23, 2022•35 min•Ep. 34
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we gathered our Human Performance Optimization experts together to discuss all things Human Performance inside the 724 STG. If you are interested in joining our HPO team, or if you are a AFSPECWAR operator thinking about making our unit your next assignment, this episode will prove both enlightening and beneficial. These seven specialists are truly the best experts I have been around in their respective fields. Don't miss their wis...
May 09, 2022•1 hr 27 min•Ep. 33
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, me and Nick have a conversation about his life inside of AFSPECWAR and his last 10 years inside the 724 STG. If you are thinking about joining AFSPECWAR, or if you are a current operator considering making this your next move, this conversation with Nick will prove beneficial. For more info on our unit... Visit our website at: https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af...
May 03, 2022•46 min•Ep. 32
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we have brought together five candidates mere hours after they completed our grueling operator assessment and selection process. They volunteered to share their experiences to help those coming up behind them find success. For more info on our unit... Visit our website at: Visit us at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/ 00:00 Intro 04:07 Round Table intros 04:50 How's recovery been up to this point? 07:00 How a...
Mar 19, 2022•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 31
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we have brought together 5 amazingly talented operators and leaders who sit down for over an hour and answer some questions thrown out to the table. If you are looking for information to help you decide if this might be a good assignment for you and your family, then listen to this entire episode.So much knowledge being dropped all the way through. A big thanks to Eric, Murph, Jared, Duane, and Garron for taking the time to join me...
Mar 07, 2022•1 hr 13 min•Ep. 30
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we will be discussing our mindsets around stress and learn how to adopt a "stress is enhancing" mindset. We lean on the expertise of two renowned Stanford psychologists who specialize in mindsets and stress: Dr. Kelly McGonigal, and Dr. Alia Crum. Have you grown up hearing that stress is a negative "bug" inside our mental hardware? That it disrupts our focus, leads to negative outcomes in both performance and health, and debilitate...
Feb 07, 2022•23 min•Ep. 29
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we will cover everything "Drive"--our fourth attribute in this series. Most people are driven when it comes to things they enjoy doing, but we are looking for people who can find the motivation to complete ALL tasks to high standards, regardless of what the task is. Are you intrinsically motivated at work? If so, you may be a good fit for our organization. Listen to this episode to learn why... This episode starts with revealing wh...
Jan 31, 2022•27 min•Ep. 28
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we will cover everything Communication--our third attribute in this series. Many of us struggle in some manner with getting our point across in a brief and succinct manner. Most of us also struggle with active listening and focusing our attention on the information being delivered to us. This episode starts with defining communication, revealing our expectations of candidates during A&S, describing some pitfalls to our comms, and f...
Jan 24, 2022•23 min•Ep. 27
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, we will cover everything Interpersonal Effectiveness--our second attribute in this series. If you can't step inside a group of people and quickly assimilate, you will struggle in an assignment here. This episode covers what we expect when it comes to Interpersonal Effectiveness, why it matters, and what you can do to get better at it. Our website has the information you need to be prepared when you come to your job interview here a...
Jan 17, 2022•22 min•Ep. 26
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This episode is all about problem-solving. We define what it means, cover why it's important to us, describe how the brain is pulling information to create solutions, and provide tips on how to improve your problem-solving ability. Visit our YouTube channel for more links in the video description. Visit us at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Jan 10, 2022•25 min•Ep. 25
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. To start off the new year, I wanted to update everyone on the way forward with operator selection and offer some physical and mental tips for those planning on attending in the future. Visit us at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/
Jan 04, 2022•21 min•Ep. 24
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interviewed our Black Team's leadership and discussed their mission, the AFSCs that make up its composition, the impact their mission has on the overall joint force, and much, much more. If you are a AFSPECWAR operator looking for an opportunity to employ your problem-solving skills in ways that matter, don't miss this episode. Appreciate all of you tuning in to another Insight Thru Experience Podcast! Visit us at https://www.airforces...
Nov 11, 2021•47 min•Ep. 23
Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this 4th episode of Season 3, we discuss everything support A&S, from how to submit your application all the way through to the last day of the TDY portion of the assessment. This is a "no miss" episode for those thinking about making this unit a future goal! Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG
Aug 31, 2021•59 min•Ep. 22
