CFETP1T2XX — Pararescue Specialty

CFETP1T2XX governs education, training, qualification, and career progression requirements for the Pararescue career field.

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  • Publication number: CFETP1T2XX
  • Title: PARARESCUE SPECIALTY
  • Date: 2018-01-01

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It contains skill-level requirements, training criteria, career-path information, course lists, and a Pararescue syllabus of instruction. It requires completion of mandatory training and identifies task, knowledge, education, and experience requirements.

Applies to: The plan will be used by MFMs and supervisors at all levels as a standardizing basis to ensure comprehensive and cohesive training programs are available for each individual in the specialty.

Topics covered

  • Pararescue skill progression
  • Pararescue pipeline courses
  • Specialty qualification requirements
  • Pararescue training criteria
  • Waiver authority
  • Career path requirements
  • Pararescue syllabus of instruction

Questions and answers

How do supervisors use the two parts of the CFETP?

Supervisors use both parts of the plan to plan, manage, and control training within the career field. (paragraph 5)

What mandatory training must each individual complete?

Each individual will complete the mandatory training requirements specified in this plan. (paragraph 2)

Who approves waivers for mandatory Pararescue requirements?

IAW AFI 36-2201, the Pararescue CFM is the waiver approval authority for mandatory training, experience, and education listed in the official specialty description referenced in Air Force Enlisted Classification Directory (AFECD). (paragraph 4)

What must students do before entering the follow-on Pararescue training pipeline?

Upon graduation, all students will enter and must graduate the Pararescue Indoctrination Course before they can enter the follow-on Pararescue training pipeline (see figure 1 for the Pararescue training pipeline flow). (paragraph 5)

What experience is required for award of AFSC 1T251?

Qualification in and possession of AFSC 1T231. Also, experience performing Pararescue duties.

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