United States Air Force Pararescue Indoctrination Course

[2] The first section is a selection phase, in which students are put through rigorous physical, mental, and emotional stressors, during which they either decide to continue training, or drop out from the course.

[3] During the nine–week selection period, USAF airmen perform a number of running, calisthenics, swimming, and underwater exercises.

[6] Upon graduation, students obtain approval to complete the two year Pararescue training course, called "The Pipeline".

One such source is prior service Pararescueman Mike Maroney, known by People Magazine for his search to find a girl he rescued during the 2005 Hurricane Katrina.

[8] Maroney runs a YouTube account where he posts instructional videos focused on preparing candidates for Pararescue.