SAN ANGELO, Texas (Concho Valley Homepage) — Angelo State University's Air Force ROTC Detachment 847 will host multiple regional AFROTC detachments from Oct. 18 to Oct. 20 for a Special Warfare AFROTC Weekend.

The ASU detachment will host 11 other regional detachments from the following universities:

• Baylor University
• California State University - San Bernadino
• Louisiana Tech University
• New Mexico State University
• Oklahoma State University
• Texas State University
• University of Arizona
• University of Houston
• University of New Mexico
• University of Texas
• UT San Antonio

SWAW activities will be held at multiple locations across the ASU campus and at Goodfellow Air Force Base.

According to ASU, SWAW is "an immersive Air Force Special Warfare (AFSPECWAR) orientation and professional development event." The event is designed "to give AFROTC cadets in-depth exposure to the AFSPECWAR officer career fields to generate interest, and then provide coaching on the preparation needed for cadets interested in pursuing a career as a Tactical Air Control Party Officer, Combat Rescue Officer, or Special Tactics Officer."

The detachments will take part in several activities provided by AFSPECWAR professionals throughout the duration of the event, including:

• Tactical Leadership Program class
• Trail rucks
• Special Warfare career briefing
• Swimming pool sessions
• "Grass and Gorillas" drills
• Special Warfare interview practicals
• Mini Phase 2 Training - land and water fitness, small unit tactics, mission planning, leadership

The academic and interview sessions, swimming sessions and Grass and Gorillas drills will be conducted on the ASU campus, while the other outdoor training sessions will take place at Goodfellow AFB's Command Post Sentinel facility.

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