The Air Force is revamping the training pipeline for its toughest jobs.

Beginning in November, the Air Force will add a 16-week tactical field course to the training pipeline of Airmen seeking to join the pararescue, combat control, Tactical Air Control Party, or special reconnaissance career fields. The new training, dubbed the “Zulu Course” will teach the basics of how to shoot, move, and communicate as a team, said Col. Rodger Jennrich, deputy commander of the special warfare training wing at Air Education and Training Command, which oversees initial skills training for special warfare career fields.

Currently, Air Force special warfare trainees get basic tactical training — a core skill of the special operations units most will eventually be assigned to — after they reach the final q

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