Recruiting for U.S. Air Force Special Warfare: A Review of Practices and Recommended Courses of Action

U.S. Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) careers are among the most physically and mentally demanding jobs in the military, and finding potential recruits who are both qualified and motivated makes AFSPECWAR’s recruiting mission particularly challenging. AFSPECWAR also has an arduous selection and training pipeline, which impacts recruiting goals and objectives. The report authors identify ways to improve AFSPECWAR recruiting practices.