Q&A With Two Marine Raiders | Nick Koumalatsos
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- Опубліковано 30 сер 2017
- Former Team Mate and Marine Raider Josh Honsberger was in town and I felt like it was a good time for a question and answer video. We discuss training for selection, married life as a Marine Raider, what made Josh and I join the Marine Corps, what made us join Special Operations, what means more to us the EGA or Raider badge?
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Marine Raider, Reconnaissance Marine, Adventurer, Entrepreneur, Philanthropist, Director of The Raider Project.
Born in Hollywood, Florida, to a Greek father and a Gypsy mother, grew up traveling the United States until settling down for High School in Panama City, Florida. Nick then joined the Marine Corps in 2000 and ended up spending 12 years deploying around the globe supporting the war on terror. He served with 2D Force Reconnaissance, 3rd Reconnaissance Bn, and as a Marine Raider with 2D Raider Bn, Marine Special Operations Command.
Nick now is an entrepreneur, philanthropist, producer, and father of two beautiful women. He and Miss Capra spend their time traveling the globe making videos and telling the stories of the present and past.
Q&A With Two Marine Raiders | Nick Koumalatsos
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I say this with all seriousness in my heart as a 2/7 Fox company 0311: Do not even fucking think about getting married before or during your first enlistment. In fact don't even have a girlfriend, especially one that is long distance. The Marine Corps should seriously issue the book "The Rational Male" and teach it in boot camp. It's almost as important as your rifle. Almost.
Ugh, me neither. I should have added that I speak from experience. Long distance relationship for 3 years of my enlistment. All the money I spent on phone calls and flying her from the midwest to California. The things a pussy starved 19 year old Marine will do. Haha. Love your channel. Video request for you: Would you do a video on what a Marine that has been to combat knows/learns in combat that us no-combat-seeing pre 9/11 Marines don't know? In other words, Non-combat grunt vs combat grunt. Thanks. Semper Fi, brother.
canieto1 tom lykas says dont get married til your 30.. he is right especially for U.S. Marines.
I dig the Raiders- force Recon and the whole shebang... Eagle globe and anchor
Has a transcendence that permeates our being as Jar heads.. leathernecks.. As Marines... i am an 8531/ P.M.I. range- coach- and also 8552/0917 M.M.A.I.T.
I am always gonna be a Staff Sgt. Always gonna be an 0811/0812.
Life long Martial artist...
21 year Marine Honorably discharged..
Warrior..... but
Even though alot resonates with me...
The Eagle globe and anchor must mean more simply due to Becoming a U.S. Marine is one of the most respectable important decisions i have ever made.
It all starts there... the high speed low drag stuff cannot happen unless u make it through boot camp 1st.
I'm not in the military, but I thank you guys for your service.
I can't imagine it being the hardest thing in the world fighting your country, possibly being in some distant land, and the last thing you want to worry about is the person you trust most being with someone else.
I don't know how I could ever do that if I was in that position.
I agree wholeheartedly! I had over a dozen girlfriends who all wanted to get married, have kids, live on base, etc...they knew the benefits and heard the stories of other enlisted wives. I didn't do it because I didn't want to leave any children behind should I have died in combat and didn't want to get a divorce. Now, I'm 47 years old, still have no kids, have only been married once (and divorced 14 months later), but have had dozens more girlfriends who I knew I had no business dating and were not 'wifey' material... I guess working security in strip clubs after my discharge didn't help with my dating selections but hey, it is what it is. My suggestion would be if you are looking for a 'wifey' type of woman, look for her in your local church...and then get to know her well before you tie the knot. That way, you know she will be faithful to you and will be accountable to someone in the church. Otherwise, good luck looking...My search continues 25+ years later... Semper Fi!
As a Marine veteran, I didn't have a clue about any of this stuff while I was in. It's crazy all the stuff I've learned about the Marine Corps after I got out. I almost feel like I missed out on a lot of opportunities. Either way, Semper Fi to my fellow Devil Dogs out there.
D dub I agree, in '83 (2311), my career planning consisted of my S-1 handing me my sep orders an asking staying or leaving? I left, an I still hate that decision. Ive done well but I sorely miss the infantry, I still very much miss it all. Be well guys.
God bless 🙏
I feel the same way...What did miss??...
Yep would’ve been nice to know …marine spec ops was kinda vague concept back then
Nick I would never had guessed you were such a troubled youth. You overcame a lot to join and made the best of it. Nice job.
Then you don't know a lot about what the original raiders were or what kind of men served in the Army special forces. Those people were trained killers. There are special operation groups that are not even trusted by the branch they serve in. Hope this helped you out.
Nick Koumalatsos i May be getting charged with steroid possession while in college, am I screwed when it comes to clearance/becoming an officer. I was recently raided looking for weed (which wasn’t found even it was it would be the least of my worries) and 1 full bottle and 4 partial bottles were taken. I’m not even using anymore but they took all my PCT drugs. This happened last night and I was not charged with anything besides getting an appearance ticket for a marijuana pipe.
Nick Koumalatsos what piss me off is that you had a felony and still qualified to acquire a security clearance. I had no felonies or misdemeanors. I had to be squeaky clean when I applied for MARSOC. It’s such a double standard when your white. Smh
CWO3 Retired USMC
Mc 007 should have got a lawyer
@@NickKoumalatsos82 It's made you into a whiney lil bitch who is doing nothing to stop covid, but moan. Apart from your love of the marines and prostate exams. Tell us about what you did to stop the spread. Oh and how Trump is your hero. Oh did you mention you were a marine.
All these questions about what they intend to do, after Bootcamp and SOI/MCT, fellas these guys are serious about "start here", yellow footprints and it's encompassing training might and most likely will change your mind about things. After your 12 weeks you'll have a better understanding of what direction you'll take.
Everyone wants to be a gangster till its time to do gangster shit
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excellent, great real info. You guys are so correct about Marine Infantry. It was a very tough life. Long training days, weeks, months. Long humps with very heavy packs, little sleep, repetitious training, endless immediate action drills, land nav, pace count, movement to contact, patrolling, weapons training, crappy MRE's, crapping against a trees, sleeping in cold holes, wet days and nights, walking endlessly at night, getting lost, cramped, smelly 16 hour AMTRAC rides, nerve racking helo rides, spiders, chiggers, snakes, mosquitos, tank trails, beach sand, steep mountains, heavy rubber boats, waiting for chow, I loved it and wish I was a young man and could go back to those times, Semper Fi, Echo 2/2, 2nd MarDiv
dave Currently an 0331 with E Company, 2/2, 2nd MarDiv. Semper Fidelis from one Warlord to another.
Everyone interested in MARSOC should read always faithful always forward. It's all about selection.
Myles if you see this comment watch generation kill and than read level zero heroes. Nick is on the back of the book.
God bless 🙏
Thanks for answering my question Nick, Always a pleasure seeing you and josh.👊
I'm glad you guys did this one. I went through Army Ranger School. And then was with the 2nd Battalion. Thank you for your service. And thank you for this information.
2 of my cousins currently are Marsoc. Thank you guys for you’re service
Thank You both for your service!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Semper Fi warriors! I'm glad and proud you were out there for us.
No matter how long you're out you still sort of miss it. If I could go back now and be with the same guys I'd start packing my shit right now. It's hard to find that brotherhood out here in the real world. Good talk from both of you. I appreciate.
Thank you for your service gentlemen!🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Man I remember selection! It sucked every day! Run, swim, ruck....embrace the suck is what we kept telling ourselves! Went in January during the cold, kinda glad I did!
Nick Koumalatsos I went in 2017, beginning of January. Yes it was the MARSOC A&S. Had a hell of a time there. Met some great Marines and just like you said in the video, they were all there for the same reason.
Ranger School has nothing to do with special forces or Ranger Regiment. It is first and foremost a leadership school. It just so happens to be a relatively hard course. I was an Instructor at 6th RTB(Florida) and a graduate of class 5-92. My assigned ranger "buddy" during class was a Recon Marine who I thought I would never see again after we graduated. 4 years later he joined the Army and we ended up serving together in the 101st Long Range Surveillance Detachment(Division Recon).
Nick Koumalatsos Higgins. It was back in 1995-96
Nick Koumalatsos lol I heard that. Don't worry brother you aren't the only one to have issues with the law.
I got a felony grand theft auto , a couple driving tickets , do you think I’ll be able to join the marines ?? I talked to one dipshit recruiter and he crushed my dreams saying that I’m fucked to try the army or navy I was like wtf!? Should I talk to another recruiter !?
True,.. but Ranger School predated the 75th Ranger Regiment by at least 24 years,... so the initial purpose was to train small unit leaders as Rangers.
Juan V were you 18 when it happened
I'm so glad I'm watching a video of two Marine Raiders give relationship advice!
Exactly what I was expecting when I clicked on "Q&A With Two Marine Raiders"
I'm just joking around, you guys are great, thanks for being awesome.
Currently addicted to your videos. Great stuff. Other than coffee, this is the only other thing I'm addicted to. Keep up the good work.
That scuba bubble and marine wings that those force recon dudes wore still look badass.
The conversation at at 16:40 is awesome!! Great video guys
Thank you for these videos! Im at camp schwab right now so this really hits home. Looking forward to more of your Q&A.
thank you for your service.
This is exactly what I needed to hear...
I’d do it again. I loved recon and liked to find my limitations and push beyond them. Did I quit on living when I aged out? No I got a job and carried my ass on. And I still miss my friends God Bless them wherever they are. ABY
You weren’t afraid of never coming back home?
How dangerous where your missions in recon?
You are so right when you said that in the infantry 90% of the guys are disgruntled. The Grunt life is The Suck. -Bravo 1/3, 96-00.
Just subbed ... Good see you Josh, hows the leg? Nick never got to meet you but you seem like a awesome dude... Keep up the work guys ... WITH YOU
I ship out in November and it's pretty cool to see you guy's have this channel
You're the man, Nick.
That's all I wanted to say.
As you were.
Great video! I think you and all marine raiders are absolutely awesome! You should make more videos like this every once in a while.
My Marine father fought at the Battle of Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War.
He was out of boot camp only 90 days beforehand.
He said the Chinese had a lot of prisoners who have never been accounted for in the record books.
I am only adding this to your story because he can't say it anymore and he thought it was important never to forget.
Love the video, and I'm super excited about the USMC Prep program. I've signed up and I'm going to save up to afford the program and begin my training. You guys are an inspiration and encourage young men like me to pursue the Corps. Thanks a lot
Informative and honest love the video guys 👍
I love these type videos. Almost makes me want to join the Marines.
Nick Koumalatsos have had my eyes set on pararescue since I was little. I figured if I was going to be a badass I’m going to be the type of badass to save other badasses. While I’m on the topic have you had any experiences with PJ’s?
Great plan brothers! I over trained and burned my body early in the game! You guys doing a good job, I learned this the hard way! Semper Fi ABY
You absolutely need to do another Q&A.
I over trained with what 10 Week program. I left A&S with an ankle the size of a baseball. I still feel the injury and that was 5 years ago. Was a memorable experience though.
All I have to say to you is thank you for getting me back on track with this video your a ton of motivation
I survived NTA JWT, Oki. You guys are awesome. My DI at PI was a Raider! Semper FI/Semper Mortalis
Great video right here! Lots of valuable information. Thank you both for this video and for your service!
Nick Koumalatsos Did you have to get waivers to enlist? GED etc..,? I'm interested in enlisting but heard ged is a no go.
Hell im still trying too enlist. Not a citizen of the u.s yet. Had help from all marine recruiters, never quit training though been 2 1/2 years and still trying. I'm dedicated. committed. Quitting isn't in me. Nice video Nick you got yourself a new subscriber!
Great job guys!
Crickets when asked what a MARSOC officer does. Priceless.
Thanks for making these videos nick I would love to be a raider some day too
Man Nick is hot. Thanks for your service guys!!!
This one was great guys. A lot of great information in it. I should have thrown some questions in their for y’all to answer lol. Side note, your white board is a little out dated hahah. Keep up the good work. Look forward to seeing the training program you and josh put out. Hope it was an awesome trip.
Btw by far my favorite channel on YT!
What made you choose Marines over all other branches and why MARSOC over Green Berets
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Awesome video Nick and thank you for taking the time to somewhat explain what life as a MARSOC Officer is like. I just graduated from Marine Corps OCS and ultimately my goal is to go through A&S and become a MARSOC operator. If there is any other tips/suggestions you have for an individual like me please comment!
Nick Koumalatsos understood. Thanks again.
Alright. I always liked your channel but we are simpatico now. Glad you do what you do. Keep it up.
Thanks for another great video, keep up the good work, Nick! ;)
You're welcome, but you don't have to call me sir. I work in a grocery store for a living, not some high rank of anything. I do want to say though, you are a big inspiration to me!
Totally agree with this one; I find "Sir" coming out of my mouth more often than not with no military basis regardless. It's actually something that I would like to see more of, and I try to get my son (age 7) to work on.
I say "Sir" to virtually everyone I see out of habit from work (I started when I turned 15), but it's still kinda weird to me when others call me "Sir" especially when I serve others for a living... I do greatly appreciate the politeness and respect though! :)
Awesome video. Would you be able to do another one talking about Marine Recon?
i loved how this was edited
Good to see ya Nick. Looks like you're doing well. Miss ya brother.
I'm doing well. Been out of the Corps for two years now, living in the D.C. area, working as an FSR, and my first born will be arriving in January. I'll hit you up on Tweeter.
Thanks bud
This really gave me some hope. I've wanted to go USSOCOM for many years now, I just never know when the right time to do it is. Life throws a lot of curve balls.
don’t forget you aren’t getting any younger and pipelines can take a while.
very cool video, good stuff!
Great post gentlemen👍
Loved the video, cleared out a lot of doubts. Category 5 hurricane Irma will hit me in a few hours, wont be able to watch your videos for some time. Thanks for everything nick.
Great video!
Do another q&a.
Actually answer questions for guys who want to join.
Great videos. Thanks for answering my question about the EGA vs Raider pin. Just a few thoughts from an old (turning 60 this year) Marine officer.
1. No way should a young officer be going to MARSOC evaluation. It is not the place for a junior officer. You are taking the place of an enlisted man who will be of greater service as an operator and serve longer than you ever will. The teams require little to no supervision due to the nature of the men that get selected. Most of the officer positions are really administrative in nature. They could easily be filled by experienced officers from the reconnaissance battalions who will have the respect the operators. If you really want to be a Raider, enlist and go through the process. Serve a few years and if you still want to be an officer you will have no problem becoming one. I knew a couple of Marine officers in the early 80's who finished out their tours, resigned their commissions and enlisted in the Navy just so they could try to become SEALS. I can respect that.
2. EGA vs Raider badge. Thanks for your honest response. I have deep respect for you guys. The original Raiders were disbanded back in WWII because of the fear of having an "elite within an elite". I would hate to see that happen to the Raiders again. My unsolicited advice to your brothers still serving in the Raiders would be to remember that they are Marines first, Raiders second. If they get away from that, I can see petty jealousies over cutting edge gear allocation and silly shit like getting to wear long hair and beards causing the career types to start making a lot of noise. Just my opinion, carry on.
Good points. As a former Force Recon Marine, I can relate. There have always been pushback by the Marine Corps on anything unconventional and it came back and bit them in the butt when we had no one to send to Afghanistan in the early days, as part of SOCOM. This notion that every Marine’s elite, is well naive, outdated and frankly serves no real purpose. The Special Ops community requires very focused, self motivated and highly skilled operators within the ranks. Many Marines are not up for the task because they don’t possess the skill sets. This isn’t being disparaging to the rank and file; it’s just the reality. So yes,.. egos have been bruised for years when it came to the perception of the Recon community.
Remember that marriage is a promise that you must never break. Sometimes you must love by obedience.
Nice video Nick!!
Nick Koumalatsos sweet video Nick! Just a quick question, in ur opinion ,being both Recon and MARSOC, do you think Recon should join SOCOM along with MARSOC or stay completely with the Corps. (P.S. Recon is equally as badass as Raiders. "Swift, Silent, Deadly") Thank you sir, have a wonderful day!
Nick Koumalatsos is the training that Recon(Force and Battalion) receives similar to that of MARSOC, or is one more highly trained?
great question bro,recon is intel behind enemy lines,always will be that,eyes and ears.marsoc is USMC version of green berets.not deep recon/intel focused more UW guerilla/direct action crap
Wow great video. Could you explain more about the physical requirements for recon?
"Back to step 1." Basically sums up so many questions
I want to become a Marine Raider so bad, my recruiter was with MARSOC so he can help me out :)
start becoming a fish, run run and run some more...
Subscribed, lotta respect for you guys....Wish I could do something in the military, but I'm going to be a doctor.
Nick Koumalatsos Haha thanks man. I'll keep that in mind when I'm pushing through. Holds a lot of weight coming from someone like you.
Love it!
Keep us updated about yalls "training camp" thing.
Awesome video! What was y'all's run time around A&S. I'm good with pull ups and crunches but my run time is ass.
oh shit! i remember josh when he came to fort polk.
I feel good guy's thanks you so much dear Thanks again sir take care sir
Gentlemen, thanks for this great information. I hope you continue to share your experience with others because you guys are a great help!
I'm currently set to attend assessment and selection in January. Unfortunately I'm dealing with some heel pain that is hindering my ability to train. Do you have any suggestions on working through injuries? I'm wondering if I should give myself more time to heal and just attend the class after January. Any of your advice/input would be extremely helpful. Thanks
Title change: relationship advice with Marines
In 2013 officers did have to go through ASPOC to weed out for selection.
Awesome vid opiee!!
Nick Koumalatsos hahaha
Nick Koumalatsos im talking about you bro 😂
gee, every MARSOC Operator i see they got them cool beards
excessive levels of testosterone lmao
@@NickKoumalatsos82 what did nick do in the battle to stop covid-19. He moaned on and on. Were you a marine, Nick. Tell us tales of how brave you were and how many innocents you machine-gunned. You kept us safe, Nick. I give you one massive finger. Now STFU. BUT TELL US ONE MORE TIME THAT YOU WERE A MARINE.
@@davidc3839 was? if you join the marines, aren't you a marine until you are dead?
@@user-ox1yc1fh8k I have no idea. I do know they have a duty to never stop talking about it.
David C what are you even trying to say
Were you on the same team as the level zero heroes guys? Great vid guys, just subscribed
awesome video
Another great video, bro! I wish I had known about the query, I would've submitted my questions sooner!
Did you ever meet Gen. Mattis?
Are there age/rank/time of service restrictions for joining the Raiders?
Is the selection process for Recon separate from what you have to go through for Raiders or is Raider school a step further that you can take once you get through Recon training?
How long is the initial training phase through Recon/Raider school?
Me too Nick, troubled youth!
Freaking love it
More of this.
I love the Marines Flag in the back..
Great video. Suscribed to your channel. I'm Army infantry and been toying with the spec ops idea but I like the line too much right now. BTW whats the knife name and model? I would like to check them out.
Great video! I've been in the Marine Corps for 4 years now as an electrician on KC130s(POG MOS, I know). I'm still hell bent on joining SF, but I'm going to be 32 in February and even though I'm in great shape I just don't know if my body would be able to withstand the rigors of A&S and ITC. Any advice?
All of the team members I've known say the same thing. "I miss the Team".
Super!
Absolutely EGA should be top of the list. I couldn't believe your association with a raider BN gives you higher pride than EGA. Not the answer I was expecting and not what I wanted to hear. But thanks for telling us the truth.
How do you become a MARSOC. Do you just join the MARSOC team or do you have to start off at the regular marines first then get asked to join the special op team.
Reconnaissance for the Marine Corps. 0321 for myself. ABY
I'm shipping in 5 weeks to bootcamp with MOS 0321. Hopefully I'll be one of the guys who makes it through BRC like you did.
I know I’m super late, watched this video a few times but I wasn’t in the military, then watched it as I was joining and watching it now as I’m in lol, I’m going to try out for CCT or TACP in the USAF , I wanted to buy your program but like do you think it could help me specifically with these AF jobs or ? Also thanks for your service 🤙🏾
Nick I myself would much appreciate that training program or whatever you would want to call it. Im in the DEP with a recon contract and it would be great getting insight on how to best prep myself for the road ahead. Appreciate your service man.
Nick Koumalatsos Hell yea
I have observed that Marines are special people.
I just graduated bootcamp. What are some of the issue/problems or challenges you faced when getting to school and the fleet?
Hey Nick how would you recommend someone prepare for BRC? Great vid BTW!
I am probably half the views for you on this video, I would love if you made another one, or just a series like this that is easy for you to do and you can get more stuff out there where you engage with your audience. I am a huge fan. I'd love to drop a question for you. Also I am a united states marine corps reservist.
what are your thoughts on sarcs, their pipeline, and their roles within the marine special operations community?
What are your thoughts on SARC's? What was your experiences with the SARC's you worked with like and can you give any insight on how they operate?
Semper Fi,Devildogs,
When I was at MLG Corporals course, yalls raider building was right across the street and all the guys were really big and had tatoos.
Recently I had a good friend of mine pass away in the c 130 crash this past July. My question is how does the community help the families and such ?