724 STG: Insight Thru Experience Podcast

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/

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 our podcasts, and prime yourself as much as possible so we get the best look at you when your here, and you can see if we are a good fit for you as well Here is the link to an amazing mental prep document created by our mental performance coach: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1PQeY... Appreciate all of you tuning in to another Insight Thru Experience Podcast!  

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 wisdom!  For more info on our unit... Visit our website at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af...

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...

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 are you mentally processing the experience? 09:58 Explain the value of the feedback you received after the process was over? 16:34 What did you value on a personal level about the process? 20:40 How did you prepare for selection? 24:37 What was your biggest weakness and how did you deal with it? 28:45 If you could go back and change something about your prep, what would it be and why? 33:33 What did you see in other candidates that you valued and tried to emulate? 37:58 What were some of the things you witnessed in others that was tripping them up? 44:37 When is a good time to leave the unit and why? 46:34 When did you hit your lowest point and what did you do about it? 55:26 When did you hit your high point and how did you capitalize on it? 59:33 What is the one event you want to go back and do again? 1:03:18 What's one thing an operator can do to prepare for operator selection? 1:07:15 Final thoughts around the table.

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 at the Operator Round Table!   00:00 Intro 03:13 Opening questions about stress 06:47 Why is this a good time for an operator to come to the unit? 13:30 What will operators possibly struggle with when they come to the unit? 19:08 What are the advantages of being a CCT up here vs. outside the fence? 24:56 What are the advantages of being a PJ up here vs. outside the fence? 29:23 What are the advantages of being a TACP up here (724 STG or 17 STS) vs. outside the fence? 32:08 What options are there for TACPs when they're looking to join the unit? 34:22 Why is this assignment valuable for officers and when is the best time to come up? 40:29 What are we looking for in the officers that come to A&S? 43:21 What do you value in the TACPs inside your organization? 44:37 When is a good time to leave the unit and why? 51:37 What can my family expect with an assignment here? 55:13 What has been your experience been like with the combat mission supporters here at the unit? 57:58 What are reasons why someone wouldn't come to selection? 1:00:23 What are some of the leadership and professional development opportunities that you have experienced at this assignment? 1:06:36 How can operators outside of the organization get exposure to what the unit does before they commit to a decision to come to A&S? 1:08:55 Final thoughts around the table.

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 debilitates our ability to thrive in our lives? This episode tries to shed light on the subject of our mindsets around stress and how we should view it as performance-enhancing and that biology has blessed us with this "feature" (not bug) inside our mental landscape.   Visit our YouTube channel for links to more info on stress mindsets: https://youtu.be/qX8_jiKiUpM   Visit our website at: Visit us at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

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 why we value drive so much, defining drive, revealing our expectations of candidates during selection, describing common drive pitfalls during selection, some examples from peer feedback, and finally, discussing two tips on how to stay focused and driven at all times. Visit us at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

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 finally, discussing three tips on improving your communication when it counts. Visit us at our website for more info: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

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 at the 724 STG. Take the time to read the information, listen to our podcasts, and prime yourself as much as possible so we get the best look at you when your here, and you can see if we are a good fit for you as well. Visit us at https: https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

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/

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/

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.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

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

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this 3rd episode of Season 3, I was lucky enough to interview Bryan who is a very experienced TACP operator from the 17th Special Tactics Squadron. He shares tons of info about his background, his life as a TACP, and why the 17th STS is such a special place to work. Don't miss this episode!!! Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this 2nd episode of Season 3, I sat down with four candidates just 36 hours after completing our operator selection. They share what the experience was like for them, their darkest moments, their biggest fears coming into selection, and much, much more. Don't miss this episode!!!   Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this first episode of Season 3, I sat down with one of our Special Reconnaissance operators to talk about his experience before, during, and after his selection to come to the unit. This is one you don't want to miss. Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. In this episode, I got to sit down and interview two of our EOD specialists inside the unit. They will reveal what life is like for a direct-support operator inside the 724 STG. This is one you don't want to miss. Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STGFollow us on IG @ 724_stg_ras

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. We finally got to interview two of our Intel experts on this week's episode. They will tell you all about life as an Intelligence specialist inside the 724 STG. Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This episode is a special one. We interviewed 4 operators just 48 hours after they finished our grueling selection process. This is a can't miss episode! We discuss everything from how they prepped (mentally/physically), how they performed, and they revealed their low moments when the demons came calling, and much, much, more. Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with three of our medical professionals: Riley (Group Surgeon), Kyle (Medical Ops), and Brandon (IDMT).In this episode, we talk about everything from how the medical section is organized, to how they support the unit members, and many other revealing topics centered around treatment, teaching, and training the force inside the 724 STG.Timeline:1:00 Intros3:35 Why did you decide to come to the 724 STG?8:50 Describe the task organization of Medical inside the 724 STG.11:30 What do your daily battle rhythms look like?18:30 Describe the most badass medical scenario you have been apart of during training20:10 What are the opportunities available to the medical staff here that do not exist at a traditional medical assignment?29:00 What are you looking for in the medical people we hire and what should people expect when coming to your A&S?33:00 What should new medical hires expect when coming in and integrating with the operators?42:35 Describe a day when you made a huge difference in the lives of people in the 724 STG48:45 Each of you gets 30 sec to brag on someone/something in the Medical realm53:00 Why should every AF medical professional choose to come to the 724 STG at some point in their career? Visit us online athttps://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with Lauren (Clinical Psych), Amy (Clinical Social Worker), Maria (Clinical Social Worker), and Megan (Peer Network Coordinator). Such a pleasure to talk to these professional ladies and hear how they are making a huge difference in the lives of our unit members and their families.For those looking at where their next assignment will be, this week's podcast is just another example of the opportunities and support that exist here at the 724 STG.Timeline:2:05 Intros3:50 Diggin in deeper on each of their specialties8:20 How has the integration been with the operators since you arrived?15:00 How has your experience with being married to a military spouse affected your ability to do your job here?17:50 What are some of the common stressors you deal with in your daily duties20:10 What are some best practices that the Psych Squad is implementing to keep the 724 healthy?28:05 What is the HPO Team doing in the face of COVID-19 to keep the organization focused and healthy?29:50 Describe a day at work when you got to do something special in your role36:25 Why should spouses want to come to the 724?40:10 What are some things you are working on to help the 724 STG move forward?43:50 Each of you gets 30 sec to brag on someone/something in the HPO realm48:15 What is one piece of advice you would give spouses as they PCS here, or are thinking about making the 724 STG a future assignment? Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are talking with Rachel, Lauren, and Sarah.These ladies are spouses of unit operators and share their experiences on what life is like when married to a 724 STG operator. Tons of great info in this podcast for those inbound for an assignment, and those considering a future move to the 724 STG.Timeline:2:10 Intros3:45 How has your time been during your assignment here?6:45 How do you deal with the fast pace of the unit?14:10 What are some positives you would want to make families aware of when it comes to the family support structure at the unit?18:45 Discussion on the local area and where to live27:30 What has been the hardest thing to adjust to and how have you dealt with it?36:45 What are some reasons you should want to come to the 724?41:15 Who may struggle with an assignment here?48:55 What advice would you give both the incoming spouses and the spouses thinking about an assignment here? Visit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG    

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interview Chris C. discussing the realities of Religious Affairs inside of SOF, and how they integrate effectively inside the 724 STG to help keep the organization and its families both healthy and resilient. Timeline:2:15 - Guest intros4:15 - How did you end cross-training into Religious Affairs?9:30 - How did you find out about the 724 STG?10:40 - Chris explains the Chaplain/Religious Affairs footprint inside the 72413:45 - Chris's responsibilities in his Religious Affairs role here16:10 - What feedback have you received from those you serve?19:00 - Explain the flexibility you have here in your role21:45 - Why do you think the 724 may be a good opportunity for other Religious Affairs Airmen?23:35 - What traits do you think is critical for your role here?26:30 - What are some things applicants should expect during our Assessment and Selection process?29:35 - What can incoming families look forward to from the Chaplain Corps as they settle into the organization33:00 - Closing out the podcastVisit us online at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interview two of our Cyber (3D) professionals as they reveal what life is like inside the organization and why 3Ds should make the 724 STG a future career goal. Timeline:2:15 - Guest intros10:45 - Describe your prior assignment experiences17:00 - How did you find out about the 724 STG?24:00 - Balancing outside life with an assignment at the 724 STG28:35 - Describing the assessment and selection experience33:25 - What advice would you give to those prepping for assessment?36:10 - David explains 3D footprint inside the unit40:35 - Describing the on-boarding experience45:10 - Tyler explains his experience in the Special Tactics Comms Course51:25 - Daily life as a 3D in the Group57:50 - Why should other 3Ds want to come to the 724 STG?Visit us at 724STG Website

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we bring you part two of a two-part series with members of our Human Performance Optimization (HPO) team.Visit us at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/ 

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we bring you part one of a two-part series with members of our Human Performance Optimization (HPO) team.Visit us at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af.mil/724STG/

This week we sat down with two operators that just graduated from our Operator Training Course (OTC) to gain their perspectives on how to be successful in both Selection and OTC.If you are a Special Warfare operator, or a motivated Combat Mission Supporter, visit our website to learn how to join this elite organization. https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af...

This week we interviewed Capt Mitch T. who is a Special Tactics Officer currently serving as a Troop Commander in our organization. Mitch recently graduated from our Operator Training Course (OTC) and offers some great perspectives on how to prepare for both Selection and OTC.  

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we interviewed Capt Nick S. who is a Combat Rescue Officer serving at a Rescue Squadron here in the U.S. Nick is the first officer we have interviewed and his experience is a good guide for all those coming behind him to our A&S process.Appreciate all of you tuning in to another Insight Thru Experience Podcast!

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are bringing you time with SSgt Billy G., a TACP who is currently serving inside the Fires Shop at the 724 STG, and who just successfully navigated and was selected during the last operator A&S.Billy is extremely well-spoken and I think you will be as motivated as I was after listening to his thoughts. Appreciate all of you tuning in to another Insight Thru Experience Podcast!Visit us at https://www.airforcespecialtactics.af...

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are bringing you time with Pararescueman Connor W., who recently graduated OTC and shares his experience about his journey through selection and OTC. Appreciate all of you tuning in to another Insight Thru Experience Podcast! Visit us at 724STG Website

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are bringing you time with our Sports Psychologist Dr. Ben Wellborn. His insights into the mental performance world can help those preparing for something as challenging as our operator selection, or something as simple as increasing your daily performance in life. Appreciate all of you tuning in to another Insight Thru Experience Podcast! Visit us at 724STG Website

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are bringing you a compilation of valuable insights from some 724 STG operators. We are focused on the traits our organization values in those that serve here. The 3 traits we tackle this week:1. Critical Thinking (Now Problem solving)2. Demonstrating effort (Now Drive)3. Interpersonal EffectivenessVisit us at 724STG Website

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week, we interviewed Pararescueman (PJ) Josh T. who answers the questions that will help operators prime themselves for our selection process and our Operator Training Course. His energy and motivation have stood out since I first met him at the dark crossroads at 0230 on Day 1 of our selection. He has proven that hard work and being able to turn critical feedback into fuel are a few of the keys to unlock peak performance. Enjoy this episode with Josh. He is enjoyable to listen to. Timeline:2:12 - Josh's path to the Air Force and Pararescue4:10 - Why the 724 STG?6:05 - Josh answers the question "When should you apply for selection?" and what are they looking for?7:45 - The selection reporting instructions and how Josh prepared for selection12:00 - If you knew what you know now, how would you prepare for selection differently from what you did before?13:30 - How to recover from mistakes15:30 - What did success look like in selection?19:25 - How did you prepare for OTC?28:30 - Common theme to guys who struggle in OTC29:50 - Experience with the OTC cadre33:48 - What advice would you give guys in OTC?Visit us at 724STG Website

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week, we interviewed Strength Coach Evan Krening who offers some valuable advice on operator selection and OTC. His background as an athletic trainer gives him a deeper understanding of the human-machine and what it takes to both prepare it for extreme output, and prevent injury through the application of a smart training and recovery regimen.2:05 - Evan's background; the difference between an AT and a PT6:05 - Tactical Athletes11:10 - Selection20:40 - OTC30:37 - Evan's daily battle-rhythm33:08 - Podcast Wrap upVisit us at 724STG Website

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week we are bringing you a compilation of valuable insights from some 724 STG operators. We are focused solely on selection this week and they will be answering 3 questions:1. When should guys apply for selection?2. What was the selection experience like for you?3. What are some tips for the guys coming to selection in the future?Visit us at 724STG Website

Welcome to the Insight Thru Experience Podcast. This week, we interviewed Dr. Thompson who offers her thoughts on OTC, how to prepare for operator selection and some helpful tips for spouses.Timeline:2:10 - Dr. T Introduction and role as a Performance Psych4:40 - Peak Performance Course7:50 - OTC Thoughts14:20 - Selection Thoughts and Tips23:18 - Spouse Thoughts and Advice28:30 - Podcast Wrap up

Welcome to our inaugural Insight Thru Experience Podcast.  This week we are interviewing Combat Controller Steven S. He just graduated our OTC in May, and shares some of his insight and experiences from the perspective of the guy who finished #1 in his OTC class.Timeline:2:00 - Introduction and background6:00 - Assignment at 23 STS. Why the 724 STG?9:20 - Selection thoughts and tips24:15 - OTC thoughts and tips31:00 - Experience with the Cadre37:00 - Tips for balancing work/family during OTC41:05 - POTFF thoughts and examples45:00 - Final thoughts and tips for those coming to OTCVisit us at 724STG Website