Special Warfare Weekend at GAFB [Video]

GOODFELLOW AIR FORCE BASE, Texas — Angelo State University’s Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 hosted cadets from 11 regional AFROTC detachments for a Special Warfare AFROTC Weekend (SWAW) Friday through Sunday at various locations on the ASU campus and at Goodfellow Air Force Base.

According to an ASU press release, SWAW is an immersive Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) orientation and professional development event. It is designed to give AFROTC cadets in-depth exposure to the AFSPECWAR officer career fields to generate interest, and then provide coaching on the preparation needed for cadets interested in pursuing a career as a Tactical Air Control Party Officer, Combat Rescue Officer, or Special Tactics Officer.

Career field insight, physical training preparation and coaching/mentoring are provided by current AFSPECWAR professionals throughout the three-day event. Activities included: