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- [Narrator] Being selected
as a AFSOC TACP is reserved

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for those who want to be a
part of a special mission;

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a brotherhood.

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You'll be entrusted to
carry out our nation's

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most consequential missions,
having a direct impact

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on the battlefield, as
well as people's lives.

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It's a life of dedication
to a greater responsibility

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and purpose.

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As a member of the 17th
STS, you'll be surrounded

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by excellence.

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By people who give all
they have every day.

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Partnered together under the
Special Operations Command,

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the 17th STS lives by the
motto Rangers lead the way

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as they stand side-by-side
with the 75th Ranger Regiment

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for any tasking, anytime, anywhere.

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The 17th STS is manned with
specially-selected TACP,

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ALO, SOWT, and Dynamic Combat
Support Team personnel.

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With headquarters at
Fort Benning, Georgia,

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the 17th STS has two additional units:

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Detachment One, stationed
at Hunter Army Air Field,

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Georgia, directly supports
the members of the Rangers

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First Battalion.

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Detachment Two supports the
Rangers Second Battalion

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out of Joint Base Lewis
McCord, Washington.

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Each detachment is comprised
of a Special Operations

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ALO who leads a 13-man team of TACP.

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The elite members of the 17th
STS specialize in integrating

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fire support for the 75th Ranger Regiment

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utilizing close air support,
intelligence, surveillance,

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reconnaissance, and call for fire assets.

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The 17th STS JTACs utilize
their advanced qualification

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to engage in offensive air operations

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from a forward position as
they provide the ground force

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commander a fusion of fire
power through the expert

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integration of air and land
assets which allows them

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to maintain a superior
advantage against the enemy.

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In addition to the
ongoing combat operations,

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the 17th STS has a vital
home station mission.

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The squadron remains
mission-ready to deploy

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anywhere in the world
at a moment's notice.

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17th STS personnel have
become a coveted source

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of instruction and
experience as the premier

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subject matter experts
in an elite community.

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The training of personnel
is extremely high

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on AFSOC's list of priorities.

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Individuals are exposed
to the best exercises

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and equipment available,

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and proficiency in the JTAC
mission is never compromised.

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If selected, you'll attend AFSOC's premier

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ground training unit, the Special
Tactics Training Squadron.

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Becoming a member is not easy.

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The selection program is
regarded as one of the finest

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in SOCOM, a cadre of
professional, experienced TACP

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operators and operational
psychologists ensure you meet

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the physical, technical, and
psychological skills required

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to perform the national mission.

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During selection you'll be
tested on your leadership

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ability, physical fitness, mental agility,

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interpersonal skills, and
most importantly, integrity.

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Candidates focus on their
weaknesses, embracing critical

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feedback and seeking out
opportunities to better themselves.

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Historically, only 35% of
individuals are selected.

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Wanting to be part of the
program is not enough.

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You'll have to show it.

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The road to becoming an
AFSOC TACP is demanding,

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but well worth the journey.

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If you think you have what it takes,

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submit an application,
assess, and immerse yourself

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in training, and should you make the cut,

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you'll join a team of elite warriors.

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