Do you know what it's like? Do you need to be prepared for selection right out of basic? I'm interested in it but right now I haven't rucked much and my running endurance isn't up to standards for special forces
@@Miscelanou if you are still in highschool, my best recommendation would be to first speak with your schools cross country, track and field, or even swim coach. Tell them your intentions and they will get you ready. Thats what i did at least. I didnt have an 18x contract, but i did go through Benning and i am airborne.
Excellent in a short period of time. The Army is a lot better today than when I was in. They value the quality of the soldier, I agree with you that SF is the best soldier in the military.
Fun fact: the picture of the mountaineering guy at 3:30 used to be involved with Nirvana before they made it big. He supplied them with the money to purchase studio time to record their first album, “Bleach”, and was credited as a rhythm guitarist although he did not perform on the album. He toured with Nirvana in support of “Bleach” where he played rhythm guitar and is pictured on the album cover. He later joined the army because he wanted to be,” part poet, part philosopher, part warrior”. Pretty cool and interesting person.
I like these guys asides from the popular SEALs. I feel the SF deserves more, but then again they're the quiet professionals. These guys are still badass and awesome. De Oppresso Liber. One hundred men will test today, but only three wear the Green Beret.
I know right? I found out a family member of mine was a green beret. He told me of all kinds of stuff he did in the Army for many years except for that until I noticed one of his berets were green. They really are quiet professionals.
@@lastpatriot7506 glorified is the keyword.... Riding on the coat tail of DEVGRU . Civilians don't know the difference but anyone deployed knows who is really kicking doors and capturing bad guys.
Is it possible to have videos on what actually these missions are about? Things like layman explanation on "direct assault", "unconventional warfare", "foreign internal defense", "special recon"? Thank you for all your videos.
A video would be cool, but if you're just after explanations, I can give that. These are over simplified in some cases, but they are more ideas than rules, so try to think of them like a generic spectrum. Direct action (not direct assault) just means combat patrol tasks, like seizing terrain. Counter insurgency means attempting to shut down insurgent forces. I know that's obvious, but what makes it COIN is the method, they try to cut it at its core, it's almost like police anti-drug work, you investigate, shut down their supplies, try to ween them off of the program, etc. Foreign humanitarian assistance is exactly how it sounds, it's giving aid to people in need. This is also important for counter insurgency operations and for the unconventional warfare mission. Foreign internal defense means training allied government forces. Special reconnaissance means recon for special operations, different from conventional close or deep recon mostly in that instead of supporting conventional action, they are supporting covert actions, things like lasing for air strikes in Libya while saying, "we don't have troops on the ground," shit like that. Unconventional warfare is the primary purpose of USASF, it's their reason for existing. In simplest terms, unconventional warfare is almost the opposite of counter insurgency and foreign internal defense, as it is the embedding, training, and utilization of unconventional partner forces in a theater as a force multiplier. Basically... it's building a guerrilla or insurgent force that you like to fight a force you don't like. Did this answer your questions?
Probably not being that a lot of their activities are kept secret and require security clearances and possibly a "need to know" reason to hear about. Believe it or not there are things still being kept secret from the first world war ...
Love your videos, thank you for your service! A quick look at " life is a special operation's military career?" We would love that video! Like if you agree he should talk about his career!
A wealth of knowledge, love these videos. Just got my ship date with an 18X contract, leaving for OSUT in March (prior service). Need as much info as I can get and these videos are definitely helping.
Hey bro i want to get a 18x contract as a prior service as well. Was the process difficult for you to get the contract? Also do you know if you have to start basic from day one? Im only two years out and really want 18x but i honestly don't feel like doing basic all over again lol
@@jay_actual Same, it's been 2 years since I left. It took me a while to get everything, as far as paperwork, squared away but if you're patient it shouldn't be a problem. I'm prior service Marine Corps and I know Marines wont have to do basic again. But I'm pretty sure that if you're prior service you wont start from the beginning. I think you'll get thrown somewhere into OSUT depending on your prior service background. For example, Marines might get thrown into the later weeks of OSUT while a sailor might start in the earlier weeks of OSUT. I could be wrong, things could've changed, but that's what I know now. The only thing my recruiter told me was that I wont do basic again. Everything else I researched on my own. I hope that helps brother.
@@masonloo5784 Thanks for the information brother, makes sense. Im prior Army so hopefully the process wont be too difficult, going to see the recruiter this Monday. Good luck with everything brother.
Harlem Jay in that case, your re-enlistment should be very easy. I don’t think you’ll do basic since you’ve done it already. But thanks, best of luck to you too brother. Hopefully you get that 18X contract.
Can you do Special Operations Forces videos on the following five units? -Regimental Reconnaissance Company -Delta Force -SEAL Team Six -Force Reconnaissance -Scout Snipers
@@anishd2769 Yes, I know that now. This website here www.americanspecialops.com threw me off. Marine Reconnaissance are special operations-capable, but technically special infantry and not a part of SOCOM. I figured close enough since most marines who become Raiders were reconnaissance first, including the marines who were recruited to form Raiders back in 2006. Regimental Reconnaissance Company, Delta Force, and SEAL Team Six, on the other hand, are SOF units, along with Intelligence Support Activity and 24th Special Tactics Squadron.
Lawrence Special Operations Command Europe. Each AOR has their own SOCOM liaison component essentially. That’s why his beret flash is different too I believe. I think there’s 6 or 7 SOC components for AORs.
I have had the pleasure of working with various Super Friend elements among numerous other entities. in Ar Ramadi ,Fallujah.and other Theatres and AOs I'm former 82nd 2/325 "White Falcons" and also former 35M (HUMINT) with a Tac-HUMINT background. My point is for those who may be prospective or goal oriented to SOFs. ..I'd stick with this channel and take heed to the humble ,yet sincere advise by perspective and experience thereof.
Hi friend, Can you do a video about SARCs? Those guys seem to be really the toughest. Can you go deep in the coirses they do like : Navy Hospital Corpsman "A" School [Fort Sam Houston, TX] (19 weeks) Field Medical Training Battalion [Camp Pendleton, CA or Camp Lejeune, NC] (8 weeks) Army Special Operations Combatant Medic Course (SOCM) [Fort Bragg, NC] (36 weeks) Navy Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman Course (SOIDC) (24 weeks) [Fort Bragg, NC] What means all those medical courses? Thanks dude Cheers.
Social forces are tuffer then we know, are more trained then we now and do missions we never now about. The least we now the better that’s how special forces like it.
Do you have pictures of you in the military? Would be nice to look back at everything. Looks like you did alot. Thanks for all the videos. Watched all of them and learned alot. Thanks again. And happy thanksgiving☮
You said there were certainly some things you would have done differently...if it's not too personal, would you elaborate on that please? Love your videos...great work.
I don't know what drives the SF to endure the selection; and the interesting thing is, when selection is over, the intensity only then starts. They sign up and endure all of that to live that high tolerance lifestyle.
How long was the Q course - ie Special Forces training in 1980? How long did it take to become a Green Beret? I read it was only 6 months long in 1980. Is this correct? If so, why was it so short compared to today?
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Great information. However, I'm curious to know what you would have done different, just as you stated towards the end of the video. Please, enlighten us with your knowledge, Sir.
Reposting a question about exercise I asked once before but was never answered..... I don’t work out every single day anymore, I take rest days to allow myself time to mend. I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the ‘rest days’ people advise you to take so that muscles aren’t in a constant state of tearing vs your experience in the military where training appears to be constant, especially in the more extreme scenarios like Ranger school? Is Ranger school healthy training at all? Or is it really meant as a painful lesson in humility to toughen you mentally in actual fact considered very unhealthy physical exercise?
The constant training in military isnt really to make you stronger... theyll advice you before the basic training that you should arrive super physically fit so Itll be easier and have more muscle to LOSE so to answer your question taking rest days is very good and you should not train like how people get trained in a military training
A few groups not listed were training at White Sands Missile Range. Not gonna say what groups exactly, but if you message me privately I can tell you. I am actually curious because I met some of those dudes
The only thing that's a good predictor of success in a SOF unit is you. If you're someone who will grind out the toughest shit, and embrace the suckiest of suck to get where you want, not only will you will make it, you'll be successful. But that's all on you, and if you're not sure if you want it or not you won't get far. Lots of guys think they want to be special forces operators and think they have what it takes, then realize they're there for the wrong reasons and get weeded out.
Thanks again sir! If you're willing, would you make a video about Special Forces Support? I think it'd be helpful for those who may be interested in support positions. I had no idea SF Support existed until I was in the Guard and they approached me and other recently active troopers.
sean honeywood (to my knowledge) nowadays, usually regions are designated at the team or battalion level in the NG. NG SF in California may focus on Latin America, while Utah teams will focus on another region (like Asia). Even though they’re in the same group.
_ Keith not really. National guard is sponsored and was started by the state. Many states have their own guard. They are for support though, to give manpower to AD
KUUIPO GRACE not true anymore, the new brigade structure means national guard training has tripled and guard units now have similar deploy schedules as active duty. The National Guard is tactical - meaning combat focused units and higher deployment cycles. Special operations, UAS and Intel units in the NG are attached to states but technically are owned by the Federal government -not the states. They are considered too vital or sensitive to be solely controlled but the state (Even though the state has a large say in how and where they’re used). The Army Reserves acts as support for active duty units - that’s why the reserve MOSs are mostly supply, support and logistics units.
I really really enjoyed this video. This has nothing to do with the video but could you do a video on your emergency bag(or go bag) what needs to be in the kit and what is irrelevant, and if I should store it in a ammo can or a Fliers kit bag or if it should be in a backpack
Can you please do a video on Air Force Special Operations Surgical Teams (SOST)? Or even better, a video of all of the special forces medical teams in the military (ex JMAU, etc). Thanks!
Anyone recognize the soldier in the picture labeled "mountain" during the description of ODA types? Jason Everman (think I spelled that right), quit Rock and Roll to be a badass...
What percentage of SF soldiers are qualified in mountaineering? If you're on a say a HALO or Mountain team and you change, do you ever lose those certifications/qualifications if you don't keep them up to date on your new team that doesn't use them?
Can you do a video (or more if needed) explaining all enlisted 18-series MOS individually and compared them to specific non-Special Forces MOS? Here's what I think I've based on my own research and analysis, but I could be wrong. -18B (Special Forces Weapons Sergeant) to well, my best guess would be 11B (Infantryman) -18C (Special Forces Engineer Sergeant) to obviously 12B (Combat Engineer) -18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant) to obviously 68W (Combat Medic Specialist) -18E (Special Forces Communications Sergeant) to...I have no freaking clue. -18F (Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant) to one of the 35-series MOS, which is military intelligence.
Sir, I am a cadet at the US Air Force Academy. I am really considering cross commissioning into the Army to do SF. I was wondering if there is any way I could get in touch with you to ask questions? Thank you.
How are you sorted into each group, and what language you will learn? Do you have any input, or can you put in your preferences but get what you get? Thanks
I know I’ve asked this before, but I’m going to ask again, since I highly doubt that I’m the only one curious about this. Can you do a video (or more than one if needed) explaining all enlisted 18-series MOS individually and compared them to specific non-Special Forces MOS? Here's what I think I've based on my own research and analysis, but I could be wrong; -18B (Special Forces Weapons Sergeant) to well, my best guess would be 11B (Infantryman) -18C (Special Forces Engineer Sergeant) to obviously 12B (Combat Engineer) -18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant) to obviously 68W (Combat Medic Specialist) -18E (Special Forces Communications Sergeant) to 25C (Radio Operator-Maintainer) -18F (Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant) to obviously one of the 35-series MOS, which is military intelligence
What is a job like this you can do with asthma? SWAT? HRT? Anything similar to those as well? Does anyone in the military, Law Enforcement, or CIA know of any roles similar to being a Green Beret but allow you to use asthma medication? If there are roles you know of but ARE NOT allowed to talk about them could you point me in the right direction? Thank you for your time.
With the Warrant Officer community being so small, and the SF community being so small, is there really enough SF WO's walking around for each ODA to get one?
I think they’re the XO’s of ODA’s right? Anyway, I’d like to add a side note that moving up to not only a Special Forces unit in a Operator role, but, as a Warrant Officer is a great quality of life/ career progression tool, as becoming a Commissioned Officer is something entirely different, whereas when you’re a Warrant, you get to specialize without having to worry about really commanding anything. Many enlisted that want to stay in 20 plus look to move up and rank up (more money, more responsibility, and even better treatment) as a Warrant Officer for that very reason. As long as you’re okay with the increased responsibilities and can pass the SF Warrant Officer course, you’d be making more money in the long run. Money talks. Guys might just get out if they feel they can get paid more for their hard work elsewhere. In this aspect, the Army got it right. MARSOC should have Warrant Officer positions too, but if you know anything about the Marine Corps you know they’re very slow to improve anything “ quality of life” related. Maybe that hurts retention of MARSOC Marines.
My step dad was a sailor for 5 years joined the army for 5 than he tried out for sf broke his foot 2 years later he re joined and pass sf he’s still on active duty 🇱🇷
I know the typical process for MOS switching in the Big Army, but what is (if there is one) the process for MOS switching within 18 series? Like say an 18b decides to go 18d, or something akin to that. And does an 18-series have to go through all of the pipeline again if they go officer?
How do operators in the NG are able to maintain their skill sets? I would image it's difficult since it's not their main profession. Also, if a SF soldier went through the SF pipeline first, why do some attend the Ranger school afterwards? They already have leadership skill if the qualified SF. Met a few SF guys who said their SGM sent them to Ranger school. Aside points and pride, why?
I've been asking my NCO Support Chain and Chain of Command about pursuing further education and getting my Officers Commission. What is the minimum officer rank required to attend SFAS?
I have enjoyed every video you have posted and it has helped me understand as my son, young US Army officer. He has started ARSOF CCC program in N.C.. What is the difference between MCCC in Ft. Benning and the ARSOF CCC in North Carolina?
I haven’t been able to find a video comparing Navy Seals and SF based on their missions and tasks. All you find is who’s better. I know there is a huge difference but anyone able to tell me what both do side by side? Or primarily what Navy Seals do compares to this. Because counter insurgency sounds like something Seals would do besides one of their obvious missions counter terrorism. Which if I’m correct is just direct assault on a terrorist unit or dispatch regarding a immediate threat. But I’ve also heard Delta is responsible for counter terrorism?
I know it’s a long shot but I just got out of the navy and I miss the military life so I’m thinking of rejoining in the army. I talked with my recruiter who told me I qualify for both an 18X contract and a 11B with an option 40 contract to send me to RASP. Can someone please help me here? 75th rangers or Green Berets? I need to know the difference and which is more for me
Hi, i have a question, so when you have finished your sf training and you’ve become a green berret, you can choose if become a scuba, halo, mounteereing or mobility right? You can choose? Thank you earlyer for an answer p.s. Sorry for my english it’s because i’m italian
I am actually in the process of getting an 18X contract with my recruiter. Thank you for posting all of these inspiring videos.
Do you know what it's like? Do you need to be prepared for selection right out of basic?
I'm interested in it but right now I haven't rucked much and my running endurance isn't up to standards for special forces
How'd it go?
@@Miscelanou Also if your not in shape when you get there, you soon as hell will be
Imma do that too once I get to talk to a recruiter
@@Miscelanou if you are still in highschool, my best recommendation would be to first speak with your schools cross country, track and field, or even swim coach. Tell them your intentions and they will get you ready. Thats what i did at least. I didnt have an 18x contract, but i did go through Benning and i am airborne.
Excellent in a short period of time. The Army is a lot better today than when I was in. They value the quality of the soldier, I agree with you that SF is the best soldier in the military.
Wait people didnt believe that back in the day lmao
boulder man For SOF? Always has been.
Fountain of facts, videos like these should set the bar for educational videos on any topic.
Fun fact: the picture of the mountaineering guy at 3:30 used to be involved with Nirvana before they made it big. He supplied them with the money to purchase studio time to record their first album, “Bleach”, and was credited as a rhythm guitarist although he did not perform on the album. He toured with Nirvana in support of “Bleach” where he played rhythm guitar and is pictured on the album cover. He later joined the army because he wanted to be,” part poet, part philosopher, part warrior”. Pretty cool and interesting person.
Had no idea!
I was about to mention that ! It's jason everman!
He was also rhe bassist in soundgarden
I like these guys asides from the popular SEALs. I feel the SF deserves more, but then again they're the quiet professionals. These guys are still badass and awesome.
De Oppresso Liber. One hundred men will test today, but only three wear the Green Beret.
SEALs are glorified over everyone in SOCOM
They were the shit during Vietnam, and Rambo was a green beret
I know right? I found out a family member of mine was a green beret. He told me of all kinds of stuff he did in the Army for many years except for that until I noticed one of his berets were green. They really are quiet professionals.
CommandantNOV
@@lastpatriot7506 glorified is the keyword.... Riding on the coat tail of DEVGRU . Civilians don't know the difference but anyone deployed knows who is really kicking doors and capturing bad guys.
Please do a Army Ranger version of this!!!
US Army Ranger = see, kill everything, leave
JMM4886 For real?
Movie Montage they’re commanded just like regular army. Except to get in you go through RASP
@@chris4787-x5h It was like that in WW2, can't expect it any different now (but with more function obviously)
Is it possible to have videos on what actually these missions are about? Things like layman explanation on "direct assault", "unconventional warfare", "foreign internal defense", "special recon"?
Thank you for all your videos.
A video would be cool, but if you're just after explanations, I can give that. These are over simplified in some cases, but they are more ideas than rules, so try to think of them like a generic spectrum.
Direct action (not direct assault) just means combat patrol tasks, like seizing terrain.
Counter insurgency means attempting to shut down insurgent forces. I know that's obvious, but what makes it COIN is the method, they try to cut it at its core, it's almost like police anti-drug work, you investigate, shut down their supplies, try to ween them off of the program, etc.
Foreign humanitarian assistance is exactly how it sounds, it's giving aid to people in need. This is also important for counter insurgency operations and for the unconventional warfare mission.
Foreign internal defense means training allied government forces.
Special reconnaissance means recon for special operations, different from conventional close or deep recon mostly in that instead of supporting conventional action, they are supporting covert actions, things like lasing for air strikes in Libya while saying, "we don't have troops on the ground," shit like that.
Unconventional warfare is the primary purpose of USASF, it's their reason for existing. In simplest terms, unconventional warfare is almost the opposite of counter insurgency and foreign internal defense, as it is the embedding, training, and utilization of unconventional partner forces in a theater as a force multiplier. Basically... it's building a guerrilla or insurgent force that you like to fight a force you don't like.
Did this answer your questions?
Probably not being that a lot of their activities are kept secret and require security clearances and possibly a "need to know" reason to hear about. Believe it or not there are things still being kept secret from the first world war ...
@@IWLDELJ yeah that was actually a really interesting read, thanks.
@@IWLDELJ thank you very much!
Gwenpool you would be interested dm in RDR which stands for ranger recon detachment . It is supposedly better then delta force.
Love your videos, thank you for your service! A quick look at " life is a special operation's military career?" We would love that video! Like if you agree he should talk about his career!
You had mentioned you would have done somethings differently, can you expand on that? Just curious. Great vid!
A wealth of knowledge, love these videos. Just got my ship date with an 18X contract, leaving for OSUT in March (prior service). Need as much info as I can get and these videos are definitely helping.
Hey bro i want to get a 18x contract as a prior service as well. Was the process difficult for you to get the contract? Also do you know if you have to start basic from day one? Im only two years out and really want 18x but i honestly don't feel like doing basic all over again lol
@@jay_actual Same, it's been 2 years since I left. It took me a while to get everything, as far as paperwork, squared away but if you're patient it shouldn't be a problem. I'm prior service Marine Corps and I know Marines wont have to do basic again. But I'm pretty sure that if you're prior service you wont start from the beginning. I think you'll get thrown somewhere into OSUT depending on your prior service background. For example, Marines might get thrown into the later weeks of OSUT while a sailor might start in the earlier weeks of OSUT. I could be wrong, things could've changed, but that's what I know now. The only thing my recruiter told me was that I wont do basic again. Everything else I researched on my own. I hope that helps brother.
@@masonloo5784 Thanks for the information brother, makes sense. Im prior Army so hopefully the process wont be too difficult, going to see the recruiter this Monday. Good luck with everything brother.
Harlem Jay in that case, your re-enlistment should be very easy. I don’t think you’ll do basic since you’ve done it already. But thanks, best of luck to you too brother. Hopefully you get that 18X contract.
I like that you cover parts of faces as a gesture despite the availability of pics on the net. Huge Kudos for that.
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@@tripledot6758 well, look how many ppl don't even care :P
Most informative video about SF I have watched! 🙏💯
thank you so much for making these video's they are vary entertaining and educational and i always look forward to watching them.
Can you do Special Operations Forces videos on the following five units?
-Regimental Reconnaissance Company
-Delta Force
-SEAL Team Six
-Force Reconnaissance
-Scout Snipers
Scout snipers is a person who does the scout sniper course in the marines they r not a sof unit
@@anishd2769 Yes, I know that now. This website here www.americanspecialops.com threw me off.
Marine Reconnaissance are special operations-capable, but technically special infantry and not a part of SOCOM. I figured close enough since most marines who become Raiders were reconnaissance first, including the marines who were recruited to form Raiders back in 2006.
Regimental Reconnaissance Company, Delta Force, and SEAL Team Six, on the other hand, are SOF units, along with Intelligence Support Activity and 24th Special Tactics Squadron.
This a video really explains stuff that is skipped over but is interesting
Great video. Thank you and thanks for adding your personal input🇺🇸👍🏽
Why does the guy at 3:15 have a different airborne tab? Is that Delta or Nightstalker
Lawrence Special Operations Command Europe. Each AOR has their own SOCOM liaison component essentially. That’s why his beret flash is different too I believe. I think there’s 6 or 7 SOC components for AORs.
As always bad ass video. Very educational and to the point.
Im Canadian ill never need to know any of this but I love your channel!
Could you do the 75th RR
I'm starting to like this guy.
Can you do a video on the Special Boat teams/SWCC?
I have had the pleasure of working with various Super Friend elements among numerous other entities. in Ar Ramadi ,Fallujah.and other Theatres and AOs I'm former 82nd 2/325 "White Falcons" and also former 35M (HUMINT) with a Tac-HUMINT background. My point is for those who may be prospective or goal oriented to SOFs. ..I'd stick with this channel and take heed to the humble ,yet sincere advise by perspective and experience thereof.
Hi friend,
Can you do a video about SARCs?
Those guys seem to be really the toughest.
Can you go deep in the coirses they do like :
Navy Hospital Corpsman "A" School [Fort Sam Houston, TX] (19 weeks)
Field Medical Training Battalion [Camp Pendleton, CA or Camp Lejeune, NC] (8 weeks)
Army Special Operations Combatant Medic Course (SOCM) [Fort Bragg, NC] (36 weeks)
Navy Special Operations Independent Duty Corpsman Course (SOIDC) (24 weeks) [Fort Bragg, NC]
What means all those medical courses?
Thanks dude
Cheers.
I love you life is a special operations. Don't let know one bring u down
I love all your video about special forces
Very nicely put in a nutshell. 10thSFGA (ret.) De Oppresso Liber.
Dude I wish I could be special forces I just don't have the mind or heart for it some people said you have to be cold blooded to do this.
So SFQC is the whole package of sere, language, specialty training etc?
Great video! De oppresso liber!!
Social forces are tuffer then we know, are more trained then we now and do missions we never now about. The least we now the better that’s how special forces like it.
I did a few missions with SF in Afghanistan 2003-04. We were based out of KAF. Overall, it went well. 10th MTN. DIV. 01-06. Climb To Glory!
Rather than using the images use a short muted videos that will get u to the top notch 😊❤ , great video
OUTSTANDING, SF
Outstanding.
Do you have pictures of you in the military? Would be nice to look back at everything. Looks like you did alot. Thanks for all the videos. Watched all of them and learned alot. Thanks again. And happy thanksgiving☮
Sir can you also do jsoc and their different special mission units? Thanks.
ewsdneax61eaxe10 he did
There are 4 SMU in JSOC.
Delta, RRC, SEAL T6, 24th STS. The 75th Ranger Regiment and 160th SOAR are also under JSOC command on occasional missions.
@@Nuhuh130, the Army's Intelligence Support Activity (ISA) is a SMU as well.
6.4 HemiDriver yes, I know.
@@Nuhuh130, I didn't see it listed. No biggy. It's all good my guy!
You said there were certainly some things you would have done differently...if it's not too personal, would you elaborate on that please?
Love your videos...great work.
I don't know what drives the SF to endure the selection; and the interesting thing is, when selection is over, the intensity only then starts. They sign up and endure all of that to live that high tolerance lifestyle.
Do a force recon video
Great video!
Could you do a video explaining the process of Ranger School or have you already?
How long was the Q course - ie Special Forces training in 1980? How long did it take to become a Green Beret? I read it was only 6 months long in 1980. Is this correct? If so, why was it so short compared to today?
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Could you do a Navy SEAL and Pararescue version
Great information. However, I'm curious to know what you would have done different, just as you stated towards the end of the video. Please, enlighten us with your knowledge, Sir.
Reposting a question about exercise I asked once before but was never answered..... I don’t work out every single day anymore, I take rest days to allow myself time to mend. I’m interested to hear your thoughts on the ‘rest days’ people advise you to take so that muscles aren’t in a constant state of tearing vs your experience in the military where training appears to be constant, especially in the more extreme scenarios like Ranger school? Is Ranger school healthy training at all? Or is it really meant as a painful lesson in humility to toughen you mentally in actual fact considered very unhealthy physical exercise?
The constant training in military isnt really to make you stronger... theyll advice you before the basic training that you should arrive super physically fit so Itll be easier and have more muscle to LOSE so to answer your question taking rest days is very good and you should not train like how people get trained in a military training
Please explain the 75th ranger regiment next
A few groups not listed were training at White Sands Missile Range. Not gonna say what groups exactly, but if you message me privately I can tell you. I am actually curious because I met some of those dudes
Would you please do a video on the GT assessment and how reliable/useful it is? Is it any good predictor of success in the SF units?
The only thing that's a good predictor of success in a SOF unit is you. If you're someone who will grind out the toughest shit, and embrace the suckiest of suck to get where you want, not only will you will make it, you'll be successful. But that's all on you, and if you're not sure if you want it or not you won't get far. Lots of guys think they want to be special forces operators and think they have what it takes, then realize they're there for the wrong reasons and get weeded out.
You say you’d do things different. What were you referring to?
Thanks again sir! If you're willing, would you make a video about Special Forces Support? I think it'd be helpful for those who may be interested in support positions. I had no idea SF Support existed until I was in the Guard and they approached me and other recently active troopers.
why are national guard all over but active are just certain regions?
Because the National Guard groups are for support; they aren't AD so they don't need a specific region to focus on.
@@von_ks thanks bro
sean honeywood (to my knowledge) nowadays, usually regions are designated at the team or battalion level in the NG. NG SF in California may focus on Latin America, while Utah teams will focus on another region (like Asia). Even though they’re in the same group.
_ Keith not really. National guard is sponsored and was started by the state. Many states have their own guard. They are for support though, to give manpower to AD
KUUIPO GRACE not true anymore, the new brigade structure means national guard training has tripled and guard units now have similar deploy schedules as active duty. The National Guard is tactical - meaning combat focused units and higher deployment cycles.
Special operations, UAS and Intel units in the NG are attached to states but technically are owned by the Federal government -not the states. They are considered too vital or sensitive to be solely controlled but the state (Even though the state has a large say in how and where they’re used).
The Army Reserves acts as support for active duty units - that’s why the reserve MOSs are mostly supply, support and logistics units.
Please keep up with the amazing SF content, very interesting stuff!
Your guy you show for mountaineering is former Nirvana Guitarist “Jason Eversman”
I really really enjoyed this video. This has nothing to do with the video but could you do a video on your emergency bag(or go bag) what needs to be in the kit and what is irrelevant, and if I should store it in a ammo can or a Fliers kit bag or if it should be in a backpack
Can you please do a video on Air Force Special Operations Surgical Teams (SOST)? Or even better, a video of all of the special forces medical teams in the military (ex JMAU, etc). Thanks!
Will you ever make a video about some of your most interesting experiences in the army ?
Anyone recognize the soldier in the picture labeled "mountain" during the description of ODA types? Jason Everman (think I spelled that right), quit Rock and Roll to be a badass...
What percentage of SF soldiers are qualified in mountaineering? If you're on a say a HALO or Mountain team and you change, do you ever lose those certifications/qualifications if you don't keep them up to date on your new team that doesn't use them?
Can you do a video (or more if needed) explaining all enlisted 18-series MOS individually and compared them to specific non-Special Forces MOS? Here's what I think I've based on my own research and analysis, but I could be wrong.
-18B (Special Forces Weapons Sergeant) to well, my best guess would be 11B (Infantryman)
-18C (Special Forces Engineer Sergeant) to obviously 12B (Combat Engineer)
-18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant) to obviously 68W (Combat Medic Specialist)
-18E (Special Forces Communications Sergeant) to...I have no freaking clue.
-18F (Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant) to one of the 35-series MOS, which is military intelligence.
The man at 3:17, why is his airborne patch black and red? And what is the white and red patch with a sword right beneath it?
Do u have video of AFSOC Combat Controllers
Sir,
I am a cadet at the US Air Force Academy. I am really considering cross commissioning into the Army to do SF. I was wondering if there is any way I could get in touch with you to ask questions? Thank you.
Your not interested of going CRO,ALO, OR STO?
Sir,
I love the mission of SF and feel like it fits my personality and skill set better than that of any other SOF
How are you sorted into each group, and what language you will learn? Do you have any input, or can you put in your preferences but get what you get? Thanks
Hello, great video! Can you choose that would your MOS be once you’re done with training?
Any chance of having enough info to make an SMU video? thanks
I know I’ve asked this before, but I’m going to ask again, since I highly doubt that I’m the only one curious about this.
Can you do a video (or more than one if needed) explaining all enlisted 18-series MOS individually and compared them to specific non-Special Forces MOS? Here's what I think I've based on my own research and analysis, but I could be wrong;
-18B (Special Forces Weapons Sergeant) to well, my best guess would be 11B (Infantryman)
-18C (Special Forces Engineer Sergeant) to obviously 12B (Combat Engineer)
-18D (Special Forces Medical Sergeant) to obviously 68W (Combat Medic Specialist)
-18E (Special Forces Communications Sergeant) to 25C (Radio Operator-Maintainer)
-18F (Special Forces Intelligence Sergeant) to obviously one of the 35-series MOS, which is military intelligence
I like how you threw the picture of Jason Everman in the video. Did you ever encounter Everman during your time in the Special Forces?
No. Don't know him.
What is a job like this you can do with asthma? SWAT? HRT? Anything similar to those as well? Does anyone in the military, Law Enforcement, or CIA know of any roles similar to being a Green Beret but allow you to use asthma medication?
If there are roles you know of but ARE NOT allowed to talk about them could you point me in the right direction?
Thank you for your time.
Absolutely the best of the best, especially if you can also complete the Ranger Training and Certification too. Hoooyah!!!
Hi, I like these explaining videos. Please do one on Delta Force.
In this video you said you would do things different what would some of those things be?
With the Warrant Officer community being so small, and the SF community being so small, is there really enough SF WO's walking around for each ODA to get one?
Aztec715 abcd i would assume so because sf assign their own wo
I think they’re the XO’s of ODA’s right? Anyway, I’d like to add a side note that moving up to not only a Special Forces unit in a Operator role, but, as a Warrant Officer is a great quality of life/ career progression tool, as becoming a Commissioned Officer is something entirely different, whereas when you’re a Warrant, you get to specialize without having to worry about really commanding anything. Many enlisted that want to stay in 20 plus look to move up and rank up (more money, more responsibility, and even better treatment) as a Warrant Officer for that very reason. As long as you’re okay with the increased responsibilities and can pass the SF Warrant Officer course, you’d be making more money in the long run. Money talks. Guys might just get out if they feel they can get paid more for their hard work elsewhere. In this aspect, the Army got it right. MARSOC should have Warrant Officer positions too, but if you know anything about the Marine Corps you know they’re very slow to improve anything “ quality of life” related. Maybe that hurts retention of MARSOC Marines.
Informative!
I know I'm late to the party but would it be an ok idea to go the 18X route or gut it out in the conventional army for a bit first?
My step dad was a sailor for 5 years joined the army for 5 than he tried out for sf broke his foot 2 years later he re joined and pass sf he’s still on active duty 🇱🇷
Didn’t notice lol
I know the typical process for MOS switching in the Big Army, but what is (if there is one) the process for MOS switching within 18 series? Like say an 18b decides to go 18d, or something akin to that. And does an 18-series have to go through all of the pipeline again if they go officer?
How do operators in the NG are able to maintain their skill sets? I would image it's difficult since it's not their main profession. Also, if a SF soldier went through the SF pipeline first, why do some attend the Ranger school afterwards? They already have leadership skill if the qualified SF. Met a few SF guys who said their SGM sent them to Ranger school. Aside points and pride, why?
Citizen is necessary for the 18x program?
yes
Awesome video can you make a video pertaining to national guard special forces specifically
Hey I am curious. What languages do you speak and which one did you pick during your training or were you able to pick multiple?
Would appreciate a Cct video
I've been asking my NCO Support Chain and Chain of Command about pursuing further education and getting my Officers Commission. What is the minimum officer rank required to attend SFAS?
So which has higher "authority" USASOC or JSOC, or rather higher hierarchical command?
So completing ranger school is just a step to becoming a green beret? After that training you have to do all of this to become a green beret?
I have enjoyed every video you have posted and it has helped me understand as my son, young US Army officer. He has started ARSOF CCC program in N.C.. What is the difference between MCCC in Ft. Benning and the ARSOF CCC in North Carolina?
your son is a Green Beret? or a different unit?
@@yigglyyetard3043GB now.
I haven’t been able to find a video comparing Navy Seals and SF based on their missions and tasks. All you find is who’s better. I know there is a huge difference but anyone able to tell me what both do side by side? Or primarily what Navy Seals do compares to this. Because counter insurgency sounds like something Seals would do besides one of their obvious missions counter terrorism. Which if I’m correct is just direct assault on a terrorist unit or dispatch regarding a immediate threat. But I’ve also heard Delta is responsible for counter terrorism?
You're comparing Apple's with basketballs. Both have different missions. But... Five SEALs were in my SFQC class. 100% failed.
Barring the regular 10th special forces group, and the 20th National Guard one, why only use odd and non-sequential numbers as unit designates?
I know it’s a long shot but I just got out of the navy and I miss the military life so I’m thinking of rejoining in the army. I talked with my recruiter who told me I qualify for both an 18X contract and a 11B with an option 40 contract to send me to RASP. Can someone please help me here? 75th rangers or Green Berets? I need to know the difference and which is more for me
How low after you get your special forces tab, can you apply for rangers or vice versa?
Absolutely
can you do video about mp or red berets
Hi, i have a question, so when you have finished your sf training and you’ve become a green berret, you can choose if become a scuba, halo, mounteereing or mobility right? You can choose? Thank you earlyer for an answer p.s. Sorry for my english it’s because i’m italian
what do special forces warrant officers do?
if an 18X fails airborne school or special forces school, is he sent to a normal leg infantry unit?
I agree sf is a great soldier and the green beret best of the best
Can you do a video on the 75th?
You've had steak. And now you want hamburger?
Tom's Best Stuff haha I thought it would be cool because im getting an option 40
Tom's Best Stuff DA>UW.....
Is suba a mandatory training that you have to do?
Is he Jason Eversman? 3:31