I can attest to this. In the Corps we see these guys all the time. The toughest guys who make it through Recon or MARSOC selection are always the world of Warcraft nerd smart guys. Our operator culture doesn’t care how big and strong you are, they can teach and train that…can you think, can you problem solve, can you work with people, can you grind…that’s what makes the cut.
The SEAL TEAMS have turned into DIVAs, everyone has a story or a book now when its was sposed to be very secretive. Loose lips sink ships turned into Blabbermouth is beautiful .
Yeah, no. The nerds are usually the ones that wash out of regular old basic training and want to kill themselves in reception before they even get picked up by their drill sergeants. Tim Kennedy even talked about it the last couple of years in interviews that the reason why SF is having so many issues recruiting is because of the fat lazy bastards that game non stop and don’t exercise and stay stagnant all day long. The 7 years I was in the military I came across a lot of SF guys and not once did I ever come across a worthless gaming asshole.
I agree. They are always super smart guys and you’d never know in public these guys are what they are. I knew an officer that was a medic then PA for a seal team. He was the coolest guy. A total family man and if you seen him out you’d never know what he did.
MrBallen has a completely different personality than most seals, and he can tell ANY story and it will be more interesting than anyone else telling the same story. It's definitely a gift.
Because you know so many seals he was in for the smallest amount of time he could be if he was a team guy for 10 20 years it would be a different story
You get humbled really quick , like a first day training Brazilian JJ ,, you figure out rather quickly guys who are at peak performance are very soft spoken , but on the mat it’s all business , and the things you thought you could do are a ghost , the guys who were really good at BJJ , are excellent instructors , educators , team oriented guys , you can’t be that good and be a pompous asshole , cause being that way prevents you from learning and growing .
Great guy. HONEST and LOYAL. As an old guy born right after The Greatest Generation, they, TGG, should make you an honorary member. Glad to know there are still some like you. Thanks for everything.
Funny how he said Seals etc can recognise each other on sight having never met before. I have always found it very similar with boxers/martial artists. As a Muay Thai fighter living in Thailand you can just tell when someone else trains as a fighter, you just feel it! Quite often at the supermarket or out in public I find myself nodding/dapping up random guys IV never seen before because we can just tell that we are both fighters. Always feels really cool actually
Great interview John! We all are such big fans that it's nice to see you in a different context, especially about your past and what you are doing now. We're all very proud of you! Merry Christmas!🎄 To you and your family!
Absolutely dead on about the jocks, most matured quicker than the rest physically and it helped find success in sports, we always lost to teams comprised of farm kids cuz those kids grew up doing chores and goofy stuff like riding calves or pigs, they were used to getting banged around.
Yessir. My father started working for a tree service company at 16. Skip 37 years later he owns his own tree service still climbing even tho we have workers for it. I’m 33 210lbs 6’1 lift weights all the time but my father has a grip and strength that you can’t understand. I could bench more yes. But my father can throw me around or grab my wrists and not let go unless he wants to lmao
This guest is very smart and has a great presence. He was explaining how he got interested in the military and the interviewer asked him "wow whats SEAL team six". Sure wudda been nice to hear this guest's story. Luckily the guest came back to the story on his own.
I never would have made the seals even if the military is the route I went, but being hyper vigilant has saved my ass a few times. Always be aware of your surroundings, never keep your back to the door, know your exits, you should be ok
that last part of Ballen's conversation was very interesting. very interesting and a very good insight into the mind dynamics of the super-star recruit vs. the havie-nothing-to-lose recruit. the super-star recruit is not use to criticism and losing. he was born with a singular gift from God but his ego won't let him fail. he can fail and get back up but he won't because he's use to winning all his life in his singular endeavor vs. the Seals which require multiple skill sets and training.
The whole Navy Seal training process is just like the equivalent of the British SAS whole tough it is mentally physically designed to make u fail. That is why these guys are the best of the best at what they do. Mr Ballen is such a dude. His story telling is very fascinating. Among the best out there
SEAL team 6 is similar to the SAS. General Navy SEALs are more similar to British Commandos. A commando does similar elite style train to that of a SEAl with a few technical difference.
@@Art-is-craft That's my point man. The SAS are the equivalent to the Navy Seals ( Seal Team 6 ) where the general Navy Seals are like British Commandos. Still all are formidable units that are the ones when shit really hits the fan they're called in cos of the different expertise they have. As in said they're the best of the best
@@chrissilvester5663what lol? Your original post said navy seals are like SAS and not specifically Seal Team 6 😂😂 you just said what the other guy replied to you said lmao
@@henlolneh Anyone with a brain cell knows the Navy Seals specifically Seal Team 6 are like the SAS always sent in when shit hits the fan. That's the gist of my original post by saying they're both alike in that aspect
I lived with a Green Baret for some years. I was never in fear of anything. He was always on top of everything at every place we went. It was a trained skill he never lost. I felt so secure.
@@CliffPurrton Thats purely subjective, and you cant put something of that magnitude on them. Why don't you pick up your rifle, and get to work? Oh you won't? Oh yeah because you want others to do it for you.
@@CliffPurrton says the guy whose right to say what he’s saying is night and paid for by the sacrifices of the guys he disrespects. You’re welcome, btw.
From what I’ve researched, the rough numbers that make up DEVGRU are… 1,300 military personnel and 450 civilian personnel. There are four squadrons that the unit is comprised of and each squad has 50 operators. So there are approximately 200 actual SEAL operators in DEVGRU. Remember, “military personnel” doesn’t necessarily mean “operator.” There are a TON of support roles that are dedicated to that unit. From my research, that number probably includes SWCC boat crews, EOD techs, non-SEAL Corpsmen, SARCs, and to my surprise, USAF PJs and CCTs.
He graduated when I did, and he’s done so much and I’ve done so little. When he went to talk to those family friends I was getting my first felony. Now I manage a single branch of a nonprofit store that helps house homeless and helps people get clean. And this dude is a decorated veteran with millions from this YouTubing stuff I assume
Currently thinking about joining the Army or Airforce pretty soon and im pretty much doing research first and ive always watched mr ballen before hand and i stumbled across this video. and it makes things seem more easier, but in the sense of being more clear, rather than trying to sell me on joining this felt more of an inspirational talk between the dudes.
Mr Ballen, share your Seal stories, they are yours. Not those other salty Seals. They need to grow up and get with the times! Social media is a huge part of our daily life! Mad respect for Mr Ballen! You have turned lemons into lemonade! Thank you for sharing your good fortune with charities!!❤ Bless you!! And thank you and everyone who has served for our country!! Cheers!!
I’m not USA but I like MrBallin videos and his story telling. No one in my military would ever be angry if I told the truth about our training and I wish the internet was around back then Even now I try to stop anyone trying to join my military
Back in high school, one of the senior pranks pulled was the graduating class released three pigs onto the campus. On each of them was painted a number: 1, 2, 4. The only reason I remember this story is because i looked up why it's called seal team 6 🤦🏻🤣
I think (and I know nothing) those guys that were successful before trying out for SEALS, drop out because it is easy for them to say, "I don't need this shit. I am already a somebody." Whereas they guys like John was describing say, "This is my oppertunity to become somebody, I am not quitting."
My uncle was a green baret in Vietnam, he said they dropped him and a handful of other guys off in the jungle and before they left the chopper they pulled all there dog tags off. He said that was when he realized what he was really getting into
Super embarrassing and shameful, but on the flip side I’m a recovering addict. I can spot another recovering addict from a mile away. Idk what it is, you can just feel it. I imagine it’s something similar.
My husband says it's easy to see anyone who has served. They carry themselves differently and of course a lot of times they have the hair cuts. He was Air Force so no where near Seal level...but he said it's pretty easy to spot them.
True words of most all special programs in the military, with the exception that SEALs are at the top of Navy careers. USN Special Weapons 81-87 Lebanon Grenada & NATO Europe.
Hyper vigilance is an asset when you're "working," but when you aren't working or you are retired, it is almost torture for both you and those you are with. It sucks.
I didn’t make it through, but when I was in Pararescue training all the guys who made it were not the guys we thought would make it in the beginning. All the big dudes went out first
Man it's funny what he says about the big intimidating dudes dropping out right away. When i went through SAR (search and rescue) school i was a skinny little E-2. There were a couple of big dudes that started out with me in my class. During indoctrination, not even the actual training, these big dudes just dropped out. It really surprised me because it's not like it's super easy to just get to that school.
@@georgemulford2910 i really haven't a clue. I don't know what was going through their minds. But i knew what was going through mine. I was intimated by the program and had pressure from my ship to complete it. I assume they were in a similar situation but again i don't know what compelled them to quit before it even started.
It's definitely more than 100 Seal Team Six operators. Their compound is on Dam Neck and it's way too big to be just one hundred guys and support personnel. When I was in the Corps waiting to class up for Intel School on Dam Neck a couple of us got thrown on a working party for several months waiting for class to start and we were thrown on the Rifle Range. It happens to be beside Dev Gru compound. We'd see these guys PTing all the time. This was in '93 and for some reason they all wore flight suits at the time. Guess it was easier than having to deal with squared away Cammie's every day.
There is only about 3000 SEAL personnel and only 10% of that figure is capable of making it through selection screening never mind making it through a complete training program and then being capable of staying active. The number is very small.
The delta and team6 guys who go on the shawn ryan show paint a figure that they all know each other. Apparently the Tier1 community is so small that they will always recognize who theyre working with. So MrBallens number doesnt sound off at all for ST6 alone.
@@Art-is-craft Yes i could be off. But the info is out there. The Seals write a lot of books and post a lot of pics. A whole lot more than they should.
i know nothing about navy seals... regardless... when you see someone that has gone through what you have and you can just tell by looking at them... i believe it is a combination of "intuition"... but even more than that... its being able to identify emotions... especially very unique emotions brought on by unique experiences... its almost like you can look at someone and think, "i know how your feeling because i have felt that exact same way before." that would be my best guess on why he was able to pick out and identify another navy seal without even knowing the guy. its so much more complicated than that... but that would be a short and sweet version of my theory on that whole phenomenon. there is an old expression, "i can see the pain in your eyes." its kind of like that. but its not just pain... its pain... pride... and everything that goes along with being a navy seal... at least that is my theory as a 3rd party that has no skin in the game. i just love psychology.
Enjoy the way you open up and present your military experience . As always thank you for your service, wonder if you would want your children to serve 🤔
if im not mistaken. isn't delta even worse. their rejection rate is even worse than the seals. I mean you have seals being glorified a lot but iv yet to see delta guys be glorified to that level. so if the secrecy to them is that much, id pretty much say delta is even crazier than seal team 6.
There was a show on CBS called The Unit, which portrayed Delta operators. Face it, we mere mortals are in awe of these few who do what they do. I know I am. As for selection rates, given DEVGRU selects from active duty SEALs, it is amazing the cut is as select as it is. From everything I’ve read and heard, their attrition rates are comparable. Why? Because of the numbers who start (and their level of qualification), and the process weeding out all but the very best.
@@E52O4 if devrgu selects from active seals, shouldn't that mean their selection pool is even smaller than the seals considering you can opt to become a seal not a delta. which would make them basically have an even higher rejection rate as obviously they'd want the best of the best for delta.
If u grow in a dangerous neighborhood were it is violent. U kinda have some of the awareness of military type guys. Where in public u always look for exits and sit with ur back against the wall in restaurants. It comes naturally lol. I can count off the top of my head 9 of my good friends who have been shot of 6 times a piece. And some even more. Not comparing just noticing some similarities. Even ptsd …. I love ballens vids btw
My good buddy growing up, Brendon Toops, made team 6 and was with them for 2 years before someone literally took his spot and he was reassigned to a different team. But he told me before BUDS he tried to prep for the sleep deprivation by getting yoinked on cocaine and doing a 3-4 day bender. He said he did it a couple times to know what it felt like to go without sleep and of course you’d think well you’re on coke so it’s not that miserable lol. But he said during that famous “Hell Week” that almost everyone started to hallucinate. I went the army route and got into jump school right off the bat, I knew what I wanted before I signed up and I’m not gonna say it’s as hard but airborne spec ops is super tough to get through as well. Airborne alone is already difficult
A navy seal can pick out another navy seal, like a butcher can pick a butcher cause they walk and throw out the leg that their steel is on,(knife sharpener) they throw the leg so the steel on their hip misses their knee when they walk. Just a habit butchers pick up very fast. Yep,you can pick a butcher by their walk.
DEVGRU, also known as SEAL Team Six, is a specialized unit within the United States Navy. As of the last reported data, DEVGRU had an authorized size of 1,787 personnel, which includes 1,342 military personnel and 445 civilian personnel. Active operators in Assault Squadrons are estimated to 200 - 300. The unit is structured into color-coded line squadrons, each with specific roles: Red Squadron (Assault) Blue Squadron (Assault) Gold Squadron (Assault) Silver Squadron (Assault) Black Squadron (Intelligence, Reconnaissance, & Surveillance) Gray Squadron (Mobility Teams, Transportation/Divers, Quick Reaction Force) Green Team (Selection/Training) Each assault squadron is usually led by a Commander (O-5) and divided into three troops of enlisted SEALs, often called assaulters. These troops are commanded by senior commissioned officers (usually Lieutenant Commanders) and advised by a troop chief (usually a Master Chief Petty Officer). A troop is further divided into smaller teams of SEALs, with each team led by senior enlisted SEALs and filled with personnel of various ranks, each with a specific role. The assault squadrons are supported by various support personnel, including cryptologists, communicators, EOD technicians, dog handlers, and sometimes airmen from the United States Air Force's 24th Special Tactics Squadron.
Roll backs get the worse treatment moving forward, from what I understand, the class are separated by original class members and the roll backs , and they get the worse jobs , like jamming hundreds of mags , just shitty jobs . From what I heard .
It’s a term original class members use for new guys recovering from injuries that get rolled back to training and have to get classed up to a new class because their original class has moved on while they recover in a hospital or rehabilitation center. You can be injured or killed on any of the phases , but let’s say you get med out of a class in 3rd phase, and you need 6 months to recover , they won’t start you from day one , you start what ever phase you left from on that day one , from my understanding, I’m not sure time limits on , I know Travis Wiley got rolled back 5 times , when Travis finally completed training he did it with class 234 , on that show , that was his 5th time going through phase 1 , anyhow , guys that don’t get hurt and stay original, treat the roll backs like terds . lol
The banter with the two average everyday kids in a starbucks line killed it for me. Brimming with what they think are life experiences to share. Cringe
The TEAMS have turned into DIVAS, EVERYONE has a story, book or movie. The Teams at one point was sposed to be hush hush, loose lips sink ships, now its everyone is a blabblermouth, blabbering is bountiful.😊
So just a question, off topic none the less but a serious question? These guys in Seal Team six, the totally devoted and loyal special military operatives of the United States would these guys perform operations against people of the United States if deemed necessary even if this call to do so is adversely opposed to the constitution of the United States or extremely questionable because of opposing political agendas? I would say 99% of these guys would carry out operations regardless of morale concerns or loyalty to a true democracy or constitutional republic or in sort carry out operations against American Patriots trying to defend the constitution in a tyrannical scenario?
@@JamesMcKenzie-h3f Its a hypothetical question. So your telling me if a scenario played out that required specific skill sets and I'm talking about a civil war type scenario or something big. They would only use CiA/SAC operatives???
@@shannonmonroe5873 Delta Force were used during the waco siege against David koresh and his followers, and also the FBI HRT were used at ruby ridge against the weaver family all on american soil.
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I can attest to this. In the Corps we see these guys all the time. The toughest guys who make it through Recon or MARSOC selection are always the world of Warcraft nerd smart guys. Our operator culture doesn’t care how big and strong you are, they can teach and train that…can you think, can you problem solve, can you work with people, can you grind…that’s what makes the cut.
The SEAL TEAMS have turned into DIVAs, everyone has a story or a book now when its was sposed to be very secretive. Loose lips sink ships turned into Blabbermouth is beautiful .
Yeah, no. The nerds are usually the ones that wash out of regular old basic training and want to kill themselves in reception before they even get picked up by their drill sergeants. Tim Kennedy even talked about it the last couple of years in interviews that the reason why SF is having so many issues recruiting is because of the fat lazy bastards that game non stop and don’t exercise and stay stagnant all day long. The 7 years I was in the military I came across a lot of SF guys and not once did I ever come across a worthless gaming asshole.
That's a fact sir
FACTS!!!!!
I agree. They are always super smart guys and you’d never know in public these guys are what they are. I knew an officer that was a medic then PA for a seal team. He was the coolest guy. A total family man and if you seen him out you’d never know what he did.
MrBallen has a completely different personality than most seals, and he can tell ANY story and it will be more interesting than anyone else telling the same story. It's definitely a gift.
Because you know so many seals he was in for the smallest amount of time he could be if he was a team guy for 10 20 years it would be a different story
@@MyName-yl2ncHe has two combat deployments. Who are you to judge his service.
@@MyName-yl2nchow many tours did you do?
How many seals do you know to know how they all are?
@@kevinmyers440whoa whoa whoa; have you ever been in COD server when there was lag? Don’t judge the man
Gosh, I admire this guy probably more than any other of the seal guys I look up to.. he’s SO humble.
You get humbled really quick , like a first day training Brazilian JJ ,, you figure out rather quickly guys who are at peak performance are very soft spoken , but on the mat it’s all business , and the things you thought you could do are a ghost , the guys who were really good at BJJ , are excellent instructors , educators , team oriented guys , you can’t be that good and be a pompous asshole , cause being that way prevents you from learning and growing .
Great guy. HONEST and LOYAL. As an old guy born right after The Greatest Generation, they, TGG, should make you an honorary member. Glad to know there are still some like you.
Thanks for everything.
I love this guy! God bless you and thank you for your service and the amazing story telling!
talking guys who fail seals Dan Blizerian lmao
Such a stud this guy is the embodiment of a true badass. Humble yet very dangerous!
Funny how he said Seals etc can recognise each other on sight having never met before. I have always found it very similar with boxers/martial artists. As a Muay Thai fighter living in Thailand you can just tell when someone else trains as a fighter, you just feel it! Quite often at the supermarket or out in public I find myself nodding/dapping up random guys IV never seen before because we can just tell that we are both fighters. Always feels really cool actually
Same here
Great interview John! We all are such big fans that it's nice to see you in a different context, especially about your past and what you are doing now. We're all very proud of you! Merry Christmas!🎄 To you and your family!
He's a really intelligent clued in guy . A great communicator .
Absolutely dead on about the jocks, most matured quicker than the rest physically and it helped find success in sports, we always lost to teams comprised of farm kids cuz those kids grew up doing chores and goofy stuff like riding calves or pigs, they were used to getting banged around.
Yessir. My father started working for a tree service company at 16. Skip 37 years later he owns his own tree service still climbing even tho we have workers for it. I’m 33 210lbs 6’1 lift weights all the time but my father has a grip and strength that you can’t understand. I could bench more yes. But my father can throw me around or grab my wrists and not let go unless he wants to lmao
Never knew Mr Ballen’s past, this was such a cool interview. I will likely watch his videos with a different perspective now.
He has a video of his backstory which I think you would like 😊
As of 11-18-2023 there are 117 members of the Naval Special Warfare Development Group (Team 6).
What are you a seal groupie
@@DanTheman-k9ywhat are you a Russian Bot
This guest is very smart and has a great presence. He was explaining how he got interested in the military and the interviewer asked him "wow whats SEAL team six". Sure wudda been nice to hear this guest's story. Luckily the guest came back to the story on his own.
I never would have made the seals even if the military is the route I went, but being hyper vigilant has saved my ass a few times. Always be aware of your surroundings, never keep your back to the door, know your exits, you should be ok
Also, being born n raised here in San Diego... Coronado is legit one of the most beautiful places I've seen
Awesome comment!!!
Regardless of him being a Navy Seal or not, love his channel and videos!
that last part of Ballen's conversation was very interesting. very interesting and a very good insight into the mind dynamics of the super-star recruit vs. the havie-nothing-to-lose recruit. the super-star recruit is not use to criticism and losing. he was born with a singular gift from God but his ego won't let him fail. he can fail and get back up but he won't because he's use to winning all his life in his singular endeavor vs. the Seals which require multiple skill sets and training.
The whole Navy Seal training process is just like the equivalent of the British SAS whole tough it is mentally physically designed to make u fail. That is why these guys are the best of the best at what they do. Mr Ballen is such a dude. His story telling is very fascinating. Among the best out there
SEAL team 6 is similar to the SAS. General Navy SEALs are more similar to British Commandos. A commando does similar elite style train to that of a SEAl with a few technical difference.
@@Art-is-craft That's my point man. The SAS are the equivalent to the Navy Seals ( Seal Team 6 ) where the general Navy Seals are like British Commandos. Still all are formidable units that are the ones when shit really hits the fan they're called in cos of the different expertise they have. As in said they're the best of the best
Devgru is more equivalent to SBS , Delta (CAG) is more equivalent to SAS . SBS and SAS go through the same exact selection process .
@@chrissilvester5663what lol? Your original post said navy seals are like SAS and not specifically Seal Team 6 😂😂 you just said what the other guy replied to you said lmao
@@henlolneh Anyone with a brain cell knows the Navy Seals specifically Seal Team 6 are like the SAS always sent in when shit hits the fan. That's the gist of my original post by saying they're both alike in that aspect
I lived with a Green Baret for some years. I was never in fear of anything. He was always on top of everything at every place we went. It was a trained skill he never lost. I felt so secure.
Being able to say you’re a seal or SF is something that you should be so proud of. So bad ass. The modern day “Spartans” Merica baby 🤙🏽
Being proud of not supporting and defending the constitution from all threats foreign and domestic. If you say so.
@@CliffPurrton Thats purely subjective, and you cant put something of that magnitude on them. Why don't you pick up your rifle, and get to work? Oh you won't? Oh yeah because you want others to do it for you.
@@travisprather678 I didn't take an oath, I bought a dream. I also don't ask how high to jump for a government that doesn't recognize our rights
@@travisprather678 nowhere near the same access to equipment, numbers, training.
@@CliffPurrton says the guy whose right to say what he’s saying is night and paid for by the sacrifices of the guys he disrespects.
You’re welcome, btw.
Mr ballen continues to inspire me
Dude needs to do Shawn Ryan’s podcast
Mr. Ballen is a great dude with an excellent channel.
Thank you for your service 🇺🇸
Boot licking dog
10:38 He said in farsi that “ i only speak farsi “ . He pronounced the words very well
MrBallen is so interesting! I could listen to him all day.
From what I’ve researched, the rough numbers that make up DEVGRU are…
1,300 military personnel and 450 civilian personnel. There are four squadrons that the unit is comprised of and each squad has 50 operators. So there are approximately 200 actual SEAL operators in DEVGRU.
Remember, “military personnel” doesn’t necessarily mean “operator.” There are a TON of support roles that are dedicated to that unit. From my research, that number probably includes SWCC boat crews, EOD techs, non-SEAL Corpsmen, SARCs, and to my surprise, USAF PJs and CCTs.
All of the military specialties you listed (PJs, SWCCs, etc.) are all at the operator level, they’re all considered SF.
I could listen to this dude talk about anything... He could read the recipe for muffins and I would be glued
He graduated when I did, and he’s done so much and I’ve done so little. When he went to talk to those family friends I was getting my first felony.
Now I manage a single branch of a nonprofit store that helps house homeless and helps people get clean. And this dude is a decorated veteran with millions from this YouTubing stuff I assume
Yeah but you're doing something really special now so props to you
Yea man your living and helping people ...LETS HELP CKD
As a army vet i thank him for real service
Real service?
@@c431infsome jobs are different. Some vets are limited in what they do.
Currently thinking about joining the Army or Airforce pretty soon and im pretty much doing research first and ive always watched mr ballen before hand and i stumbled across this video. and it makes things seem more easier, but in the sense of being more clear, rather than trying to sell me on joining this felt more of an inspirational talk between the dudes.
"The best time you will never want to have again" that is an interesting description.
Man. Mr. Ballen is very intelligent. He’s very good at speaking.
Mr Ballen, share your Seal stories, they are yours. Not those other salty Seals. They need to grow up and get with the times! Social media is a huge part of our daily life! Mad respect for Mr Ballen! You have turned lemons into lemonade! Thank you for sharing your good fortune with charities!!❤ Bless you!! And thank you and everyone who has served for our country!!
Cheers!!
Thank you for your Service
Great Show! Thank You for Sharing. I listen to Jocko a lot too 👌 Sooooo Many Navy Seal Stories!
Everyone knows of Team 6 but dont get it twisted the other Teams are absolute Studs as well. Extremely difficult to get in any of the teams.
He feels like that cool fam you haven’t seen in a long time… like medicine man.
I’m not USA but I like MrBallin videos and his story telling. No one in my military would ever be angry if I told the truth about our training and I wish the internet was around back then Even now I try to stop anyone trying to join my military
The battle is always between the ears.
Back in high school, one of the senior pranks pulled was the graduating class released three pigs onto the campus. On each of them was painted a number: 1, 2, 4. The only reason I remember this story is because i looked up why it's called seal team 6 🤦🏻🤣
I think (and I know nothing) those guys that were successful before trying out for SEALS, drop out because it is easy for them to say, "I don't need this shit. I am already a somebody."
Whereas they guys like John was describing say, "This is my oppertunity to become somebody, I am not quitting."
No.
Passing elite US military training requires the mental ability and physical ability.
Yep.
And you think being an elite athelete does not?
My uncle was a green baret in Vietnam, he said they dropped him and a handful of other guys off in the jungle and before they left the chopper they pulled all there dog tags off. He said that was when he realized what he was really getting into
Beret*
@@SpaceEag11my uncle was a green baretta in Korea and he lost his dog collars and was like “uh oh!”
my uncle is a rich judge living in Bel-Air, here I am a kid from west Philadelphia born and raised
@HeywoodJablome my cousins dad is from Bel-Air, Mr. Banks is his name, you might know him.
im mr banks from vietnam, and i found a dog collar, anyone missing it?
Super embarrassing and shameful, but on the flip side I’m a recovering addict. I can spot another recovering addict from a mile away. Idk what it is, you can just feel it. I imagine it’s something similar.
This interview is fantastic
My husband says it's easy to see anyone who has served. They carry themselves differently and of course a lot of times they have the hair cuts. He was Air Force so no where near Seal level...but he said it's pretty easy to spot them.
True words of most all special programs in the military, with the exception that SEALs are at the top of Navy careers. USN Special Weapons 81-87 Lebanon Grenada & NATO Europe.
lil dude on the left looks like he's just thinking of new vegan recipes and drop shipping courses he wants to sell
I realy enjoyed this
Hyper vigilance is an asset when you're "working," but when you aren't working or you are retired, it is almost torture for both you and those you are with. It sucks.
More power 2 u B, Doc is out, these 2 FNGs r killing me.
Goggins and Mr.Ballin on Joe Rogan……boom!!!
Rriigghhtt??!!!
Sprinkle a little Don Shipley!
@@bogleincthrow jocko in also.
All American badass Mr.Ballen!!!! Salute 💪
I feel and see the same thing when it comes to both wrestlers and fellow Marines/military members.
I didn’t make it through, but when I was in Pararescue training all the guys who made it were not the guys we thought would make it in the beginning. All the big dudes went out first
Mr. Ballen and I could have had the same RDC's at Great Lakes. Lol
The main host is sitting this whole time realizing he couldn’t even do it if he wanted to.
Man it's funny what he says about the big intimidating dudes dropping out right away. When i went through SAR (search and rescue) school i was a skinny little E-2. There were a couple of big dudes that started out with me in my class. During indoctrination, not even the actual training, these big dudes just dropped out. It really surprised me because it's not like it's super easy to just get to that school.
Why do you think that was?
@@georgemulford2910 i really haven't a clue. I don't know what was going through their minds. But i knew what was going through mine. I was intimated by the program and had pressure from my ship to complete it. I assume they were in a similar situation but again i don't know what compelled them to quit before it even started.
It's definitely more than 100 Seal Team Six operators. Their compound is on Dam Neck and it's way too big to be just one hundred guys and support personnel. When I was in the Corps waiting to class up for Intel School on Dam Neck a couple of us got thrown on a working party for several months waiting for class to start and we were thrown on the Rifle Range. It happens to be beside Dev Gru compound. We'd see these guys PTing all the time. This was in '93 and for some reason they all wore flight suits at the time. Guess it was easier than having to deal with squared away Cammie's every day.
There is only about 3000 SEAL personnel and only 10% of that figure is capable of making it through selection screening never mind making it through a complete training program and then being capable of staying active. The number is very small.
There's 5 squadrons in Team Six, so probably between 200 and 300 operators.
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I find it unlikely that the number would be that high. The US would not need anywhere near that number.
The delta and team6 guys who go on the shawn ryan show paint a figure that they all know each other. Apparently the Tier1 community is so small that they will always recognize who theyre working with. So MrBallens number doesnt sound off at all for ST6 alone.
@@Art-is-craft Yes i could be off. But the info is out there. The Seals write a lot of books and post a lot of pics. A whole lot more than they should.
Seal team 6 is called DevGru now...
❤ John B Allen, i just even got more respect him, today i have done some research on him, trying to found out even more, i didn't even know
i know nothing about navy seals... regardless... when you see someone that has gone through what you have and you can just tell by looking at them... i believe it is a combination of "intuition"... but even more than that... its being able to identify emotions... especially very unique emotions brought on by unique experiences... its almost like you can look at someone and think, "i know how your feeling because i have felt that exact same way before." that would be my best guess on why he was able to pick out and identify another navy seal without even knowing the guy. its so much more complicated than that... but that would be a short and sweet version of my theory on that whole phenomenon.
there is an old expression, "i can see the pain in your eyes." its kind of like that. but its not just pain... its pain... pride... and everything that goes along with being a navy seal... at least that is my theory as a 3rd party that has no skin in the game. i just love psychology.
For a guy whose known for clickbaity videos hes very humble.
He seems really down to earth
… a swagger 🇺🇸🗽
That's what I said is the worst thing ever is sleep deprivation. You eventually lose everything that you are.
What a nice guy
But why "Mr. Ballen" in the title? That won't help you with the algorithm. Title is weighted much more heavily than description. Great interview tho!
Enjoy the way you open up and present your military experience .
As always thank you for your service, wonder if you would want your children to serve 🤔
Wow. Just wow!
Surprised that Mr. Ballen has a manager.
Sounds like people are just hating on Mr Ballen
if im not mistaken. isn't delta even worse. their rejection rate is even worse than the seals. I mean you have seals being glorified a lot but iv yet to see delta guys be glorified to that level. so if the secrecy to them is that much, id pretty much say delta is even crazier than seal team 6.
There was a show on CBS called The Unit, which portrayed Delta operators.
Face it, we mere mortals are in awe of these few who do what they do. I know I am.
As for selection rates, given DEVGRU selects from active duty SEALs, it is amazing the cut is as select as it is. From everything I’ve read and heard, their attrition rates are comparable. Why? Because of the numbers who start (and their level of qualification), and the process weeding out all but the very best.
@@E52O4 if devrgu selects from active seals, shouldn't that mean their selection pool is even smaller than the seals considering you can opt to become a seal not a delta.
which would make them basically have an even higher rejection rate as obviously they'd want the best of the best for delta.
If u grow in a dangerous neighborhood were it is violent. U kinda have some of the awareness of military type guys. Where in public u always look for exits and sit with ur back against the wall in restaurants. It comes naturally lol. I can count off the top of my head 9 of my good friends who have been shot of 6 times a piece. And some even more. Not comparing just noticing some similarities. Even ptsd …. I love ballens vids btw
interesting personality for a seal
God bless
My good buddy growing up, Brendon Toops, made team 6 and was with them for 2 years before someone literally took his spot and he was reassigned to a different team. But he told me before BUDS he tried to prep for the sleep deprivation by getting yoinked on cocaine and doing a 3-4 day bender. He said he did it a couple times to know what it felt like to go without sleep and of course you’d think well you’re on coke so it’s not that miserable lol. But he said during that famous “Hell Week” that almost everyone started to hallucinate. I went the army route and got into jump school right off the bat, I knew what I wanted before I signed up and I’m not gonna say it’s as hard but airborne spec ops is super tough to get through as well. Airborne alone is already difficult
I was in the Army and was deployed in 08 and we ran several missions with what we were told were Seal Team 10 and those fukers were crazy lol.
A navy seal can pick out another navy seal, like a butcher can pick a butcher cause they walk and throw out the leg that their steel is on,(knife sharpener) they throw the leg so the steel on their hip misses their knee when they walk. Just a habit butchers pick up very fast. Yep,you can pick a butcher by their walk.
"Chicago".. you mean Great lakes
DEVGRU, also known as SEAL Team Six, is a specialized unit within the United States Navy. As of the last reported data, DEVGRU had an authorized size of 1,787 personnel, which includes 1,342 military personnel and 445 civilian personnel. Active operators in Assault Squadrons are estimated to 200 - 300. The unit is structured into color-coded line squadrons, each with specific roles:
Red Squadron (Assault)
Blue Squadron (Assault)
Gold Squadron (Assault)
Silver Squadron (Assault)
Black Squadron (Intelligence, Reconnaissance, & Surveillance)
Gray Squadron (Mobility Teams, Transportation/Divers, Quick Reaction Force)
Green Team (Selection/Training)
Each assault squadron is usually led by a Commander (O-5) and divided into three troops of enlisted SEALs, often called assaulters. These troops are commanded by senior commissioned officers (usually Lieutenant Commanders) and advised by a troop chief (usually a Master Chief Petty Officer). A troop is further divided into smaller teams of SEALs, with each team led by senior enlisted SEALs and filled with personnel of various ranks, each with a specific role. The assault squadrons are supported by various support personnel, including cryptologists, communicators, EOD technicians, dog handlers, and sometimes airmen from the United States Air Force's 24th Special Tactics Squadron.
It is worth it? I’m from California (NorCal) second generational child from immigrant family.
@@geoboy700 that’s a question only you can answer for yourself. For these men who met the challenge, it was worth it to them.
@@E52O4 how was your experience?
I think SEALS wear flannel shirts at the airport.
Roll backs get the worse treatment moving forward, from what I understand, the class are separated by original class members and the roll backs , and they get the worse jobs , like jamming hundreds of mags , just shitty jobs . From what I heard .
What is a roll back?
It’s a term original class members use for new guys recovering from injuries that get rolled back to training and have to get classed up to a new class because their original class has moved on while they recover in a hospital or rehabilitation center. You can be injured or killed on any of the phases , but let’s say you get med out of a class in 3rd phase, and you need 6 months to recover , they won’t start you from day one , you start what ever phase you left from on that day one , from my understanding, I’m not sure time limits on , I know Travis Wiley got rolled back 5 times , when Travis finally completed training he did it with class 234 , on that show , that was his 5th time going through phase 1 , anyhow , guys that don’t get hurt and stay original, treat the roll backs like terds . lol
talking guys who fail seals Dan Blizerian lmao
Not even a couple hundred if that was the case there would be thousandss of seals
Seals are for show Delta is the alpha and omega
Dude, you a seal? Sweet, how about you?
Before 9/11, it was Delta
Granted, hes been shun down from the community.....He makes a great living off social media and his stories are bada**
I’d take recon or marsoc over any SF force
No delta force is the tip of the spear
Ok crayon eater
I’m amazed the seals aren’t payed much more than what you speak for dodging bullets. They should make hundred plus. There must be many other benefits
Like Mr. Ballen said, the guys who chose this life don’t do it for the money.
The way this guy tells his stories is so grating
Australia could get invaded tomorrow and the standard army wouldn't take me cos I was 65kg ....at 18 .....
I was gonna become a Navy Seal but I don't like being wet so I didn't.
Lmao 🤣 same
Because you made something its normal way you make it and t hen the ones that don't start bitching
The banter with the two average everyday kids in a starbucks line killed it for me. Brimming with what they think are life experiences to share. Cringe
The TEAMS have turned into DIVAS, EVERYONE has a story, book or movie. The Teams at one point was sposed to be hush hush, loose lips sink ships, now its everyone is a blabblermouth, blabbering is bountiful.😊
Seal Team “6” is the “b” team when discussing Tier 1 assets. Delta is well above this. There are more than 100 team 6 guys.
They’re both tier 1. There is no b team.
You are tripping lol both are tier 1 units
Different missions, both are better than other at their specialty
Just admit college classes sucked. You were bored.
So just a question, off topic none the less but a serious question? These guys in Seal Team six, the totally devoted and loyal special military operatives of the United States would these guys perform operations against people of the United States if deemed necessary even if this call to do so is adversely opposed to the constitution of the United States or extremely questionable because of opposing political agendas? I would say 99% of these guys would carry out operations regardless of morale concerns or loyalty to a true democracy or constitutional republic or in sort carry out operations against American Patriots trying to defend the constitution in a tyrannical scenario?
CIA Special Activities Center CIA/SAC are the ones that conduct black Operations like that
@@JamesMcKenzie-h3f Its a hypothetical question. So your telling me if a scenario played out that required specific skill sets and I'm talking about a civil war type scenario or something big. They would only use CiA/SAC operatives???
@@shannonmonroe5873 Delta Force were used during the waco siege against David koresh and his followers, and also the FBI HRT were used at ruby ridge against the weaver family all on american soil.
@@JamesMcKenzie-h3f Ok, did not know that. Thanks
Hell week changing up now and then don’t expect the same treatment, and sure don’t expect any privileges