How do AF officers get chosen to become Combat Rescue Officer?

Question

Do you have apply or like ask your recruiter for a chance in the PJ school or you get selected by the air force

if you have to get selected, then how do one makes sure he does?

Answer 1

You don't deal with recruiters.  You get your commission and then try to get a slot.  There is no way to 'make sure' that you do.  There are only a few dozen CROs in the entire US Air Force.  The only one I know didn't like his personnel job, so he looked for something else, and found an opening.  

Answer 2

Here is the official info on how to be one and the process with facts:

COMBAT RESCUE OFFICER

SELECTION PROGRAM

1.4.  Qualification and training:

1.4.1.  The demands of this specialty are high and outstanding leadership qualities are fundamental to the successful growth of this career field.  Excellent physical fitness, maturity, and exceptional personal responsibility are essential characteristics of the Combat Rescue Officer.  Qualification for an assignment is accomplished through both formal schools and on-the-job training. As Combat Rescue Officers gain experience and knowledge of their mission area, the curriculum is adapting to current challenges and future evolutions in personnel recovery and recovery operations.

1.4.2.  In order to insure the highest probability of successfully completing the arduous 12-18 month training program, candidates are selected during a two-phased process.  This process identifies candidates that possess critical individual characteristics required to provide leadership during combat rescue operations across a diverse spectrum of insertion / extraction capabilities as well as enemy, environmental and geographic threat considerations.  Candidates must be able to assess situations quickly, develop and implement decisions under the stressors imposed by high levels of personal discomfort and responsibility associated with personnel recovery and recovery operation mission profiles.  The initial skills training required to become a fully qualified Combat Rescue Officer in the United States Air Force is comprised of 12 formal courses:

1.4.2.1.  USAF CRO Preparatory course

1.4.2.2.  CRO Indoctrination course

1.4.2.3.  Military underwater diver qualification course

1.4.2.4.  U.S. Army Airborne School

1.4.2.5.  Military freefall parachutist qualification course

1.4.2.6.  USAF SERE School

1.4.2.7.  USAF Parachute Water Survival, S-V-86-A

1.4.2.8.  USAF CRO Advanced SERE, S-V94-A

1.4.2.9.  USAF CRO apprentice course, L3OBP13D1A-0R0A

1.4.2.10.  Personnel Recovery – 102

1.5.  Additional information.  More information on Pararescue and Combat Rescue Officers can be located on usafpararescue.com and specialtactics.com; additional information on USAF SERE can be located on gosere.com.

2.  Selection procedures:

2.1.  Introduction: The USAF continues to look for the most motivated officers to become Combat Rescue Officers.  Officers ranging in rank from Lieutenant to Lieutenant Colonel, and cadet / OTS candidates will be evaluated during a two-phase selection program.  The selection process screens an applicant for mental fortitude and physical capabilities, while preparing officers for future duties as a CRO.  This program reduces the training attrition rate by ensuring that officers selected are equipped to succeed in the specific mental and physical challenges of the CRO training pipeline.  All CROs enter the career field through the selection process; no short-cuts.  Candidates selected from Phase II have achieved a 92% overall success rate in becoming Combat Rescue Officers.  The selection program is a two-phase process, consisting of Phase I: board review of the application, and Phase II: a one-week field evaluation. Notification to the candidate’s chain of command for selection to Combat Rescue Officer training is made through official channels. Release of this information is approved by lead command, ACC/A3. Candidates are informed of their evaluation results, significant findings and selection status at the completion of the phase II selection week.  ANG/AFRC selection is coordinated through ANG/AFRC channels.

2.2. Selection Dates: The annual schedule for two selection cycles is as follows:

•1 JanuaryPhase I applications due to CRO Selection Program Officer

•Late MarchPhase II Selection, aligned with USAFA Spring Break

•1 AugPhase I applications due to CRO Selection Project Officer

•Late OctoberPhase II Selection

2.4.  Selection process:  Combat Rescue Officer selection is an unfunded program at this time.  Phase II candidates must be on unit funded TDY orders. The CRO selection program begins with an application review board and is completed during a one-week on-site evaluation.  For non-Air Force personnel, permissive temporary duty (PTDY) status to Phase II may be granted IAW Service regulations. However, AFI 36-3003, Military Leave Program, Section F – Permissive TDY (http://www.e-publishing.af.mil/pubfiles/... states Air Force commanders will not utilize PTDY to fund events such as phase II of selection.  While personal leave still affords a candidate the medical coverage in line-of-duty determination, there are legal and logistical issues that prohibit military training while on leave. Unit-funded TDY sends the message of the unit commander’s support for the candidate to cross-train. Attending Phase II on leave or in PTDY status will not be approved.  

2.5.1.  Security clearance:  Applicant must be eligible to obtain a top secret clearance.

2.5.2.  Volunteer: Must be a volunteer for hazardous military duties to consist of parachuting (static line and freefall), marine diving (surface and underwater operations), and mission aircrew.

2.5.3.  Medical:  USAF Class III Flight Physical qualification for aircrew, parachute, and marine diving duty according to AFI 48-123, medical examination and standards.

2.5.4.  Enlisted applicants:  Per OTS selection standards, enlisted personnel must provide documentation of college GPA above 3.0 and/or an AFOQT total equal to or greater than 150.

2.5.5.  Gender:  Must be male officer or male enlisted candidate who meets officer training school entry requirements.  Gender is based on current Department of Defense direct combatant policies.

2.6.  Enlisted applicants:  Once identified as a candidate for officer training school (OTS), enlisted candidates for Combat Rescue Officer duty must be selected for Combat Rescue Officer duty through the approved selection process. Selection to OTS, prior to competing for CRO selection, will significantly enhance possibility of phase II invitation and reduce delays in officer assignment actions.

2.6.1.  Submit an OTS application package in accordance with AFI 36-2013, officer training school (OTS) and airman commissioning programs. Selection at Phase II does not guarantee an OTS selection. These  processes are independent of each other.

2.6.2.  Graduate from OTS and meet all requirements for commissioning.  Upon graduation from OTS, AFPC will classify member for training as a Combat Rescue Officer Trainee (AFSC 13D1A).

For the rest, look at the second docment from the top:

http://www.specialtactics.com/documents....