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1. How do I become a SERE Specialist ?
2. Will my family come with me to Tech school ?
3. What will I be doing from the time I graduate INDOC until Tech school ?
4. What is the day to day life like as a SERE Specialist after I graduate Training ?
5. What is the attrition rate ?
6. When Should I expect my package to be accepted If I am cross training. ?

How do I become a SERE Specialist ?

[You need to go to your local Air Force recruiter, and join the Air Force with a guaranteed contract that says SERE. (slots are limited)  

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Will my family come with me to tech school ?

[If you are married yes your family will go with you to tech school.  They will not come with you to Lackland for the INDOC Course.  Basically as soon as you graduate the Indoc course at Lackland you will PCS (permanent change of Station) to Fairchild AFB, WA.  We will send you there on a Government purchased plane ticket.  Cross Trainee's and Prior Service will go back to your bases and PCS from there.   At this time you Family will be allowed to move with you.  If you are married you will live in Fairchild's Base Housing.  I would not recommend renting or leasing or buying a home until you graduate training.]

IF YOU ARE SINGLE YOU WILL LIVE IN THE DORMS ON THE SURVIVAL SIDE OF FAIRCHILD AFB.

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What will I be doing from the time I graduate Indoc until Tech School?`

[You will PCS to Fairchild and first off get settled.  Then you are required to go through course S-V80-A (the 17 day combat Survival course)  This is the course you will be teaching when you graduate tech school.  The course starts on a Monday and you will Graduate on a Wednesday.  Then Thursday and Friday you will attend S-V90.  Water Survival. Your remaining time while awaiting training is going to be spent in experiential training.  You will be going to the woods, and observing SERE Specialists, and given hands on training to give you a "head start" on what to expect during your 6 months of training.  Also during this time you will be doing normal Airman details, Physical training, lesson planning, and possibly doing fun things such as rock climbing or river crossing.

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What is the day to day life like as a SERE Specialist after I graduate Training ?

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What is the attrition rate ?

[10% AT Basic Training, 50% at INDOC, 40% at Fairchild.  (The attrition is not all performance failure.  It consists of Medical injuries, Academic Pulls, Self Elimination, Disqualification etc.)

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When should I expect my package to be accepted if I am cross training ?

[It can take a week or it can take several months.  It is your responsibility to ensure you have completed everything required for your package.  You package does not come to us. Once your package has been reviewed, someone will contact you to inform you of your class seat.  Like I said there is no set time frame for package acceptance.  But ensure you have completed all of the requirements on the site, and your MPF requirements.   NO video needed for your application.

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