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Tech. Sgt. Frank Riley, pararescueman, speaks to future battlefield Airmen about situations they may encounter while working in a combat career field June 1, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed enlistment program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee gasps for breath after completing the underwater swim portion of his physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees jog into place for revile, prior to the start of their day June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees watch as an instructor demonstrates the proper technique for the underwater swim June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee finishes his second lap in the 1.5 mile run portion of the physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees sprint off the starting line for the 1.5 mile run portion of the physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees gather around as an instructor demonstrates the proper way to perform the sit-up portion of the physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee performs the sit-up portion of his physical ability and stamina test as the instructor looks on June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee pushes out his last few repetitions on the push-up portion of his physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Senior Airman McKenzie, 19th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, shows battlefield Airman trainees how to use the M203 grenade launcher when attached to an M-4 carbine rifle June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee takes a breath while performing the swim portion of his physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee pushes out one last pull up for his physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee stretches out his shoulders prior to participating in a group cross-fit exercise June 3, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
A Battlefield Airman trainee practices the underwater swim portion of the physical ability and stamina test June 3, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Tech Sgt. Nick Seible, combat control instructor, demonstrates to future battle field Airmen the proper way to perform the freestyle swim to pass the physical ability and stamina test June 3, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees lower the flag at during a retreat ceremony June 3, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees stretch out their shoulders prior to a competition June 4, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Staff Sgt. Holmes, recruiter in Greensville, Miss., tracks the number of pull ups a battlefield Airman trainee does June 4, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees perform "burpees" during a team competition June 4, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)
Battlefield Airman trainees sprint across the finish line, completing a competition of strength and stamina June 4, 2010 at Little Rock Air Force Base, AR. Future Airmen, currently in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and various other special operations career fields. The training is designed to better prepare them for the indoctrination course that they will go through for their specific career field. (U.S. Air Force photo/ Senior Airman Ryan Crane)