Tech. Sgt. Frank Riley, pararescueman, speaks to future Airmen about situations they may encounter while working in a Battlefield Airman career field June 1, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed enlistment program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 hopefuls jog into place for reveille June 2, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 Airmen hopefuls watch as an instructor demonstrates the proper technique for the underwater swim June 2, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant takes a breath while performing the swim portion of his physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant takes a breath while performing the swim portion of his physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant 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, Ark. He was one of a select group of future Airmen who were allowed to train with current special operators here. The training prepares 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 applicants gather 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, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant performs the sit-up portion of his physical ability and stamina test as the instructor watches June 2, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant 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, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant pushes out one last pull-up for his physical ability and stamina test June 2, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant 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. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicants 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, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 Victor McKenzie, 19th Security Forces Squadron combat arms instructor, shows battlefield Airman applicants 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. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicants stretches out his shoulders before participating in a group cross-fit exercise June 3, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicant practices the underwater swim portion of the physical ability and stamina test June 3, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 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, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program, were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicants lower the flag at during a retreat ceremony June 3, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicants stretch out their shoulders before a competition June 4, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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. Quan Holmes, a recruiter in Greenville, Miss., tracks the number of pull-ups a Battlefield Airman applicant does June 4, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicants perform "burpees" during a team competition June 4, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicants line up for a competition of strength and stamina June 4, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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 applicants sprint across the finish line as they complete a competition of strength and stamina June 4, 2010, at Little Rock Air Force Base, Ark. Applicants in the delayed entry program were given the opportunity to train with Air Force combat controllers, pararescuemen and 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)