USAF SOF definitely have great jobs and get to have great quality of life when not in the field. PJs also have phenomenal training. But many PJs want way more action than they actually get. Their mission is so specific and rarely needed.
I do think the Air Force’s conversion from the combat weathermen to a Special Reconnaissance job is really a great option for people wanting to go SOF and are at all inclined on the reconnaissance side. Previously if one wanted to do strategic reconnaissance you had to make your way to ISA, RRD/RRC, Delta, or DEVGRU. All of which were far from certain and required half a career before you could really even reach an opportunity to try out. Now, people can go straight in with this USAF role.
That’s a pretty silly statement. Different missions, both with selections and arduous training. Not sure on selection attrition rates, but the 75th is probably the most difficult unit to actually stay in. Super easy to get kicked out and you need to stay at the top of your game. Yes, they’re still just light infantry, but they have bigger key parts in JSOC task forces than USAF SOF do. USAF has a tiny JSOC footprint. Still though, neither is better than the other. Both very capable, both demand the most from their people, both have different jobs.
And, you can go directly into the 75th too. Option 40 contract and you attend RASP after airborne, after your AIT. All one guaranteed pipeline on contract signing.
). I was in a gun squadron that traveled a fair amount with our planes, so we got a chance to visit many bases from all branches and overseas allies. USAF had top notch facilities, best chow halls, treated the best, etc., from the bases I got to visit. Loved going to AFB deployments, but USMC is still way to go even if you don't get all the bennies that USAF or some of the other branches get.
