Fred Baker | Air Force Tier1 CCT | Combat Controller Selection and Joint Special Operations

Fred Baker, an Air Force Tier1 Combat Controller (CCT), joins the Tier1 Podcast to break down what it takes to pass CCT selection, operate at the Tier1 level, and work inside joint special operations alongside Army and Navy Tier1 units.

In this episode, Fred explains the Air Force CCT pipeline, training standards, and the mental and physical demands required to succeed in Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC). He also shares firsthand experience working with Army Special Forces, Naval Special Warfare, and other Tier1 elements, offering insight into how joint operations function at the highest level.

The conversation covers selection, training, operational culture, leadership expectations, and what separates elite operators from the rest. This episode provides rare perspective into Air Force Special Operations, Combat Controllers, and modern Tier1 mission execution.

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