There are alot of really cool and interesting Military groups and special ops branches out there, but one of my favorites and one the most intense is definitely the Air Force Pararescue>I read more into what they do and Learning about their training gave them a whole lot more of respect from me. First off, Their motto is : "That others may Live". Probably the most selfless motto Iv'e ever heard of, and they're a tough bunch. Their Job involves parachuting or getting airlifted to evacuate injured military personnel in the heat of combat.
Because its such a high risk job and they're not neutral (meaning they will get shot at). they go through intense physical training to prepare physically and mentally for a job that ranges from evacuating injured soldiers to recovering Astronauts after water landings.
Their job is intense and starts at a training program that takes 2 years to complete. the Highlights include Combat Rescue Indoctrination Course at whichtrainees undergo Extensive Physical training such as swimming, marching, running, and other exercises designed to push people to the breaking point. Extended training day is by far the hardest. Participants go to sleep at 9:00 and are woken up at 9:30 by a siren, given two minutes to dress and are thrust into a brutal 20 hour training day where they first perform a grueling underwater course several hours long, then land training simulating exhaustion while having to lug 200 lb. dummies through swamps to a Helicopter.at this point most recruits are physically and mentally spent, yet are expected to carry two 50 pound cans of gas several miles more before going back in the pool for more water surface training.
That's one of the hardest points in the 2-year course and the fact that they do all this no to fight, but instead to serve others is just awesome. One of their most notable modern achievements is the Battle of Mogadishu, Somalia where they encountered fierce, but un-trained Somali's ranging from women and children to men who shot down 2 Black Hawk helicopters resulting in a mass panic to rescue the downed men in the choppers. Paratroopers played a great role in that battle and were sent in numerous times behind enemy lines to recover injured airmen and administer medical aid. paratroopers were also used extensively in Vietnam where they rescued injured CIA operatives and soldiers with the new use of Huey helicopters. Yes, they are one of America's Finest Warriors and should not be forgotten for the honorable service that they do for our Country.
