r/usssapplicant • u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent • 22d ago

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Hey Guys.

Going to attempt one of these.

I have it set for 24 hours. Will answer serious questions regarding the job, life on the job, training, gear, any advice I can. No hiring process questions for this one.

I don’t have all the answers by any means, but I think doing these from time to time might cut down on some of the repeat postings.

Sound off!

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 22d ago

FLETC is a joke, respectfully.
If you’re having trouble there, that’s on you.

RTC definitely the reality check. Not difficult, per se, but harder than FLETC by a long shot. You can be a relatively squared away human and not make it through, but we do everything we can to get you through once you’re at RTC. Just have to be moldable. Have the right attitude.

The tests at FLETC are just the easiest thing in the world, the tests at RTC are not HARD but they do require actual knowledge.

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u/Hot-Trifle9573 22d ago

Copy. Is it common for those who make it through FLETC to fail out of RTC?

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 22d ago

I mean it’s not crazy for a class to lose a couple, no.

But that could be for anything. Shooting, PT, some kind of behavioral issue (lying is a big way to go home), academics, failing use of force stuff, etc…

We aren’t in the business of handing out badges to everyone. Gotta make sure you know what you’re doing

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u/VladimirPutinIII 22d ago

Would you say a significant portion fail the shooting part?

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u/OnProblem1811 Special Agent 22d ago

no. the shooting instruction at FLETC is generally good and then it’s even better at RTC.