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Frequently Asked Questions:

Prior-service/Retrainees:

Q: I have time left on my contract with another service and I was wondering how it would work if I wanted to cross-train into CCT now.

A: We have 3 prior service slots for Combat Control annually allocated every fiscal year.  You will need to separate from your service first and have a good re-entry code for enlistment (RE-1).  As long as you don't have any other enlistment concerns such as financial problems, single parent or other dependency issues, or category 1 or 2 law violations, you should be able to get a slot to start training within 3 months.  Slots are first-come, first-serve and if none are available you'd have to wait until the next fiscal year slots are released.  There is no interservice transfer options for enlisted so you cannot go directly into another service prior to your enlistment obligation is met. You can get more information on Physical Ability Stamina Test (PAST) standards and medical requirements on our website at www.afsoc.af.mil/specialtactics.

Q: I am interested in transferring from the National Guard to the Air Force to become a CCT. I was wondering if this is possible? Also, how would I go about doing so?

A: We have 3 prior service slots annually for Combat Control allocated every fiscal year. These slots are first come first serve and highly competitive. You will need to have a conditional release from your unit (DD-368) and is one of the forms required by a local Air Force recruiter to start your enlistment process. As long as you meet the requirements to enlist in the Air Force

and require no waivers for entry (financial, dependency, law violations, etc.) you will be scheduled to take your physical at the MEPS and take the PAST. In order to compete for a slot, you'll need to score very well on the CCT PAST and be mentally/physically ready for the training process. As a prior service applicant, if you quit or fail out of the CCT program, you

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