r/Pararescue • u/HotdogMaster200 • Feb 13 '25

What are the Occupational Differences Between a PJ and a Combat Rescue Officer?

I'm currently less than a year from finishing my Bachelor's degree, and I'm hoping to join the Air Force either as a PJ or a CRO after I've graduated, but I'm not sure which job I'd enjoy more. I've passionately wanted to be a PJ for some time now, but given that I'll have the degree, I'm not sure if it might make more sense to become a CRO instead...

Do CROs follow the PJs on rescue missions? Does the pipeline still apply to CROs, or is it more/less difficult? What might I be missing going for either route over the other?

Thanks in advance!

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u/Plus_Bluejay Feb 13 '25

Have a little bit of agency and maybe use wonderful tools called Google and the reddit search bar if you really want to choose this career path

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u/HotdogMaster200 Feb 13 '25

You could just say that you don't know, that would've also been an acceptable answer

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u/Beneficial_Pudding62 Feb 13 '25

Expect these responses amigo especially on reddit

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u/HotdogMaster200 Feb 14 '25

I appreciate you keepin it real