Tom Satterly | Former Delta Force talks about mission, mindset and battling from within

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  • Опубліковано 26 кві 2020
  • From Tom’s Website and for his book All Secure
    As a senior non-commissioned officer of Delta Force, the most elite and secretive special operations unit in the U.S. military, Command Sergeant Major Tom Satterly fought some of this country's most fearsome enemies. Over the course of twenty years and thousands of missions, he's fought desperately for his life, rescued hostages, killed and captured terrorist leaders, and seen his friends maimed and killed around him.
    All Secure is in part Tom's journey into a world so dark and dangerous that most Americans can't contemplate its existence. It recounts what it is like to be on the front lines with one of America's most highly trained warriors. As action-packed as any fiction thriller, All Secure is an insider's view of "The Unit."
    Tom is a legend even among other Tier One special operators. Yet the enemy that cost him three marriages, and ruined his health physically and psychologically, existed in his brain. It nearly led him to kill himself in 2014; but for the lifeline thrown to him by an extraordinary woman it might have ended there. Instead, they took on Satterly's most important mission-saving the lives of his brothers and sisters in arms who are killing themselves at a rate of more than twenty a day.
    Told through Satterly's firsthand experiences, it also weaves in the reasons-the bloodshed, the deaths, the intense moments of sheer terror, the survivor's guilt, depression, and substance abuse-for his career-long battle against the most insidious enemy of all: Post Traumatic Stress. With the help of his wife, he learned that by admitting his weaknesses and faults he sets an example for other combat veterans struggling to come home.
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  • @ollettc
    @ollettc 3 роки тому +129

    This is precisely the type of content that the masses should be flocking to. Unfortunately, a large majority of the population would rather overindulge in the lives of celebrities and other superficial bullshit.
    Great video!

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +5

      Chris Ollett I’m glad you enjoyed the message. Thanks for watching! And I agree!

    • @jessemilligan1645
      @jessemilligan1645 3 роки тому +2

      They should have Matt Damon do Tom's story...

  • @mikexxxmilly
    @mikexxxmilly 3 роки тому +12

    Every legit Sf or SO guy is fairly soft spoken and incredibly intelligent. They always speak well with correct grammar and their disposition is calm yet confident. This guy reminds me of mike Ritland

  • @AGfrom83
    @AGfrom83 3 роки тому +63

    There's split second moments where you can see real pain in his eyes.
    Those tip of the spear shooters who honed their craft during the mid-2000s, were asked to shoulder a lot more than was their share.

    • @stephenvpham
      @stephenvpham 3 роки тому +5

      His book is worth reading: All Secure

    • @Sean-rn9kw
      @Sean-rn9kw 3 роки тому

      No they werent, they signed up for SOF, you know youre going into the shit. They try to break you by giving you more than you can handle because thats how the job will be x10.

    • @2ndcitysaint52
      @2ndcitysaint52 2 роки тому +6

      @@Sean-rn9kw bro no one fucking knew what 04-09 was gonna be like period, fallujah ramadi especially fucking ramadi and I was just a normal 0331 marine grunt and we had insane trigger time by the end of that deployment I cant even fathom the kind of trigger time T1 SMUs were getting. Their rotation schedule was ridiculous you had dudes getting double digit rotations in a 5 year period. Training doesn't prepare you mentally for years of sustained combat period whether you are a standard grunt or a Delta operator.

  • @Harry1s
    @Harry1s 3 роки тому +1

    Thank you for your service Tom.

  • @scottlosey4978
    @scottlosey4978 3 роки тому +3

    Mr. Satterly's book is OUTSTANDING.....A MUST READ

  • @MM-qt8gz
    @MM-qt8gz 2 роки тому +7

    Met Tom today in person. What a great dude and a huge inspiration. What a privilege to meet him and his wife. Tom, if you read this, just know you impact so many peoples life even after post delta. Thank you for everything that you do.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому +2

      Great guy for sure. They are making a huge impact! Thanks for the comment. I will let Tom know as a well!

  • @chrishandsome4267
    @chrishandsome4267 3 роки тому +60

    Man talk about never judging a book by its cover! guy looks like he should be in IT definitely not freaking delta force! respect
    Edit: this guy Brett is a fantastic interviewer. Subscribed

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj 3 роки тому +4

      I'm so glad you said that because it's exactly what I was thinking but I didn't really want to say it outright. I hadn't heard of Brett Gilliland before now and once I saw the thumbnail,I was playing a guessing game of in my head of which one of them is the Delta Force guy,eventually I figured it's probably the guy on the right who looks the least like what you would expect a Special Forces guy to look like.

    • @ZazivartumaV2
      @ZazivartumaV2 3 роки тому +2

      find some pictures of him early in his career. he's definitely adjusted to the civilian look.

    • @chrishandsome4267
      @chrishandsome4267 3 роки тому +2

      @@ZazivartumaV2 I did. I actually added him on Facebook. Lol

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you, Chris! So glad you enjoyed the interview! I hope you enjoy the channel.

    • @paulmaibaum1765
      @paulmaibaum1765 3 роки тому +3

      Tom was my boss for a while years ago. Trust me, he’s not always so calm...lol. That said, he’s a great leader and friend.

  • @Brovha
    @Brovha 3 роки тому +7

    This was one of the most insightful interviews that I've ever seen God Bless

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you very much! I’m glad you enjoyed!

  • @GrandMasterWu777
    @GrandMasterWu777 3 роки тому +18

    Always a pleasure to listen to a Unit guy! thank you gents.

  • @andreslopera1152
    @andreslopera1152 3 роки тому +3

    Really great podcast guys. Tom you have lived a hell of a life, thank you for your service.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Thanks, Andres! Glad you liked it. Would love for you to subscribe if you haven’t already so we can bring one more great interviews your way!

  • @bulldog4010
    @bulldog4010 2 роки тому +1

    Love hearing Tom’s stories, a true professional ✊. Lives down the road from me.

  • @virginialoverproductions
    @virginialoverproductions 3 роки тому +4

    It's cool hearing stories like Mogadishu from someone who was really there.

  • @justaguy4real
    @justaguy4real 3 роки тому +4

    Great interview. Impressed with Tom, I can see why he was in the unit and CSM

  • @crittersandmore6918
    @crittersandmore6918 3 роки тому +4

    I needed to hear what he had to say. So well said and on point thank you

  • @NomadicMaleClan
    @NomadicMaleClan 2 роки тому +1

    Man respect to this operator and how familiar he’s with the Somalia sub-clan ( Haweyie). These delta operators are something else man. Utmost respect ✊🏽

  • @nickoldberg1752
    @nickoldberg1752 2 роки тому +2

    Terrific interview, great questions and I love how you gave him so much space to talk. I was captivated the entire time, well done both of you. And thank you Tom for your service, and the work you do in helping others.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому

      I appreciate the feedback, Nick! Thanks for listening! And you are right... Thank You Tom for your service.

  • @ogpigeon4431
    @ogpigeon4431 2 роки тому +3

    Wow, I love listening to all of these tier 1 guys, but this guy is incredibly smart and fascinating to listen to.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому

      Glad you enjoyed the conversation! Thanks for listening!

  • @nicolemcpherson8121
    @nicolemcpherson8121 3 роки тому +3

    I was completely captivated by this interview. This was actually the second time I had watched it. I am left with these repeating thoughts over and over, almost like gnawing at the back of my mind. I just keep thinking, how can I help? I want to help? I don't know if that is even possible but I do know that I am absolutely, 100% willing to help if I could some how, be of service to those who sacrifice so much protecting our precious freedom. That you for your service and sacrifice.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you, Nicole! I very glad you enjoyed the interview and that it impacted you. Organizations are always looking for people to help make an impact.

  • @mikemaresh2417
    @mikemaresh2417 3 роки тому +10

    Such a home run interview. Not only his story but also the interviewer’s preparation and questions. It made the whole interview feel seamless.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Greatly appreciate it! I’m glad you enjoyed the interview.

  • @muriloninja
    @muriloninja 3 роки тому +151

    You can always tell a legit ODA/ODD guy by the way they speak. The intelligence required is very rarely discussed.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +20

      Very true statement! People often look over the mental side.

    • @ZuluOneZero
      @ZuluOneZero 3 роки тому +18

      There are many common traits with tier 1 guys, not the least of which is their smarts, humility, can do attitude and the relentless pursuit of excellence in everything they do. When you combine that with great selection/leadership/training/equipment you have a winning formula.

    • @justaguy427
      @justaguy427 3 роки тому +14

      LOL.. Anyone listened to Shrek?

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj 3 роки тому +2

      @@BrettGilliland1 Absolutely! I think pop culture(movies,TV,books and video games)in large part,is to blame for that. It really is a thinking man's game.

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj 3 роки тому +5

      @ Agreed.Some people expect operators to look like Sylvester Stallone's John Rambo or Arnold Schwarzenegger in Commando and Predator but it's more about intelligence and that mental toughness.Of course,be physically fit and functionally strong but you don't need to look like Captain America or a G.I. Joe action figure.

  • @MrBillkaz
    @MrBillkaz 3 роки тому +7

    Wow ..thank you so much for this !! My true heroes .... I used to stay in book stores for hours ...read every book I knew DELTA was mentioned in.. and then I would hit every military book, go right to the index, and if even a page referenced DELTA, it was bought immediately...
    God only knows how these types men exist... they will ALWAYS be held by me with the HIGHEST honor, respect, and with gratitude...

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      He's a good man! Thanks for watching! Tons of great content on the channel if you have time to check it out!

  • @daviddollo9838
    @daviddollo9838 3 роки тому +1

    Total Respect and Tom is very very intelligent.

  • @delopera6044
    @delopera6044 3 роки тому +3

    For all this man's time, it is priceless. I appreciate this warrior very much...... Homage

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +2

      Great man! Very blessed to have people like him protecting us.

    • @delopera6044
      @delopera6044 3 роки тому +1

      @@BrettGilliland1 sir it is a priviledge you were kind enough to share this interview with us. Thank you and you are also appreciated. Great questions.
      My honest opinion, the chance to meet and speak face-to-face with men of this Caliber is not easy to come by. So if you are fortunate to see this interview, it is highly advised to hearken.

  • @LouStoriale
    @LouStoriale 3 роки тому +21

    I worked daily with 2 gentlemen that later went to SF and at least one of them, Delta Force. One is now Colonel Martin Schmidt, now a Brigade Commander. Both were very calm individuals just like Tom Satterly.

    • @mikexxxmilly
      @mikexxxmilly 3 роки тому +1

      Never mess with the quiet ones lol

  • @MJraz18
    @MJraz18 2 роки тому +2

    This was a phenomenal interview.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому +1

      Thank you for watching! I appreciate the feedback!

  • @NinjaSushi2
    @NinjaSushi2 3 роки тому +36

    I always wanted to go Delta. All I ever made was regular infantry but I'm actually proud of that considering where I came from originally. I've never been the toughest guy, usually one of the weakest, but I never quit.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +7

      It’s hard to beat a man that never quits!!!! Job well done!

    • @simpinainteasy680
      @simpinainteasy680 3 роки тому +5

      A lot of it is the luck of the draw. You sound highly motivated and that counts for a lot. I feel the same way. Missed some opportunities, was offered helicopter pilot school but didn't believe in myself.

    • @NinjaSushi2
      @NinjaSushi2 3 роки тому +5

      @@BrettGilliland1 Thank you sir. I'll never forget a platoon movement FTX we had one weekend. I was a cherry private at the time. It was a forty-eight hour suckfest of nonstop go-go-go. Full kit and ruck marching through the thickets, brush, and fields of Kansas in the middle of summer. We started out with twenty-five plus guys and ended with a super sqaud of maybe nine guys. Mostly NCOs and some Joes. I was a tiny guy and had the SAW the whole time. Everytime someone fellout I was like, "NOPE! Not me.."
      Everytime someone fellout you had to pickup their gear and carry on. That part sucked. Felt like I was carrying everything by Sunday evening. Lol

    • @NinjaSushi2
      @NinjaSushi2 3 роки тому +4

      @@simpinainteasy680 Man I was offered a chance at Ranger school after my first deployment and turned it down. That's one thing I wish I would have gave a go. Bragging rights for life!

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Great story! And congrats on being one of the people who finished. I’m sure that felt amazing.

  • @MikeJones-ti1cb
    @MikeJones-ti1cb 3 роки тому +15

    Great interview. A real man who knows how to act ,speak and obviously loves and credits his wonderful wife for a lot of his successes and healing. Lot's of good advice and experience to draw on. Loved it !!!

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I couldn’t agree more and I’m glad you liked it!

  • @bensch8604
    @bensch8604 3 роки тому +1

    thanks for sharing

  • @silo2003
    @silo2003 3 роки тому +1

    Superb interview, highly recommend All Secure great read, couldn't put it down.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      You got that right! Great book! Thanks for listening!

  • @guitrich
    @guitrich 3 роки тому +2

    True hero. From his description of his involvement in Mogadishu and compared to the events from the book Blackhawk Down, it sounded like he was on Paul Howe's team.

  • @williamstalvey6920
    @williamstalvey6920 3 роки тому +1

    Very impressed with this delta op

  • @ryandumont8781
    @ryandumont8781 3 роки тому +56

    This interview is absolutely essential not just to military or law enforcement but to everyone in all aspects of life.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Ryan Dumont Always a great message from Tom!!!!

    • @simonostinelli493
      @simonostinelli493 3 роки тому +3

      Completely agree!!! Always find it amazing how down to earth humble and easy going these guys are!! It’s like the elite of the elite to get to where he was unbelievable career however these guys never beat their chests or say how awesome they are!! Not even a tiny bit which I wouldn’t be against they’ve earned that right I think!!! It just doesn’t seem to be their style!!!

    • @benyoung552
      @benyoung552 2 роки тому

      @@simonostinelli493 Their secret to being so seemingly humble, without having to brag, I’ve noticed, is that they don’t say much of anything about themselves, but instead, they talk about how incredibly professional and ridiculously good their teammates are… Everyone has to measure up to a certain extremely high level to be a part of that team, and since they are/were a part of that team, all they have to do is say that the guys they worked with are top notch badasses and the best warriors they’ve ever seen in any combat role (which, we all know is the Damn truth) And it automatically is giving credit to themselves, without ever once having to brag or seem like an egotistical asshole. It just makes them that much cooler! Lol

  • @doomguy6706
    @doomguy6706 3 роки тому +4

    Grade A+ content no nonsense, real life experience explained, subscribed.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Thank you for subscribing! Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @simonostinelli493
    @simonostinelli493 3 роки тому +16

    This interview and interviewee needs 20 million views!!! Absolutely gentlemen great questions great guest from a new fan love from London and Dublin

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +2

      Thank you for the kind words, Simon! I’m glad you enjoyed the interview. Tom is great. Share it if you’d like.

    • @simonostinelli493
      @simonostinelli493 3 роки тому +4

      @@BrettGilliland1 The thing that always amazes me about men like Tom is he is clearly an absolute machine and so well trained but there always so humble nice guys! Like he said cocky people say they are great confident people know they are! Other people will say dam that guys cool!! See Tom...... that’s a cool fu@king dude!!!lol keep up the great work my friend!!

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +2

      @@simonostinelli493 I totally agree!

  • @mikehawkswollen5819
    @mikehawkswollen5819 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video 👍!

  • @eastwindfarms3671
    @eastwindfarms3671 3 роки тому +2

    Great interview!

  • @Elev8minh
    @Elev8minh 2 роки тому +1

    FOR GOD AND COUNTRY 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸. THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE MR. SATTERLY AND THANK YOU MR. GILLILAND I THROUGHLY ENJOYED THIS INTERVIEW!!! I PURCHASED HIS BOOK AND MAN TO HAVE HIM SIGN IT WOULD BE THE DREAM!!!!!

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому

      So glad you liked the interview! Thanks for listening. Appreciate it!

  • @tcs313
    @tcs313 3 роки тому +60

    This is an amazing interview. Top class.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you!!!!

    • @user-kl6fw4ct4f
      @user-kl6fw4ct4f 3 роки тому

      Its funny to see these clean cut square head blokes that were among some of the most respectable operators in the world. At first glance you would probably think they do 9-5 accounting or were a school teacher.
      If the Mogadishu operation ended up being 18 hours I'm sure the debrief would have too.

    • @heartandmindovercome3214
      @heartandmindovercome3214 3 роки тому

      Agreed man, that was pretty awesome

  • @rrudee
    @rrudee 3 роки тому +2

    This is great! My older brother is retired Special Forces. Im about to pull the trigger and join as well 💯🇺🇸

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you to you and your brother for serving our country! Much appreciated! 🇺🇸

  • @internaltissues5648
    @internaltissues5648 3 роки тому +21

    Failure is a part of life -- embrace it. +1 on that!

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +2

      Yes! No straight line to success on anything in life.

  • @genefinney9319
    @genefinney9319 3 роки тому +6

    inspirational, I want to know more!

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +2

      gene finney He has a great new book out called All Secure. I would definitely check that out.

  • @kiwiviking175
    @kiwiviking175 3 роки тому +45

    There is so much more wisdom and insight in here than meets the eye. How does this not have more than 2,099 views? Simple, clear, gold dust.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +2

      Thanks for watching! Glad you enjoyed it!

    • @delopera6044
      @delopera6044 3 роки тому +2

      If the Media respected these true warriors and the messages and lessons many of them can teach, these men would be real celebrities and have real views. Sadly, because sacrifice, fighting and survival is not very appealing, scary or interesting to most people these views are what they are. But the message may not be for everyone. Many shall come and few shall be chosen.

    • @NeoVinyl
      @NeoVinyl 3 роки тому +3

      It's on 20,000 now. It's doing good.

  • @tome013
    @tome013 3 роки тому +2

    Respect for Mr Satterly

  • @jokov9903
    @jokov9903 3 роки тому +3

    Respect 🇺🇸

  • @benjaminwiner6220
    @benjaminwiner6220 3 роки тому +1

    Hey, great jobs and great interview. Very enjoyable and engaging. Insightful and good questions.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Thank you! I appreciate the feedback and for you watching!

  • @Ngutovi
    @Ngutovi 2 роки тому +1

    The man has a great voice for narrating.

  • @wanderalmeida9584
    @wanderalmeida9584 3 роки тому +5

    I read Tom's book and I recommend. Respect from Brazil.

  • @kriscraine5204
    @kriscraine5204 3 роки тому +1

    131 subscribers? Keep hustling, keep putting content out. This channel will explode at some point

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Thanks! Just trying to do my part to help people!

  • @markivory7928
    @markivory7928 3 роки тому +2

    Excellent interview and massive respect to Tom, one question, Kyle Lamb who has declared his involvement in Somalia and was presumably a mate looks old enough to be Tom’s grandfather.
    No offence Kyle.

  • @JR-wo3sn
    @JR-wo3sn 3 роки тому +2

    Sweet I’m a Columbus dude as well. Semper fi brother

  • @Diddley-js6lf
    @Diddley-js6lf 10 місяців тому +1

    My Brother was there at the same time in Fort Campbell, he jumped back and forth to Bragg.

  • @apollo6094
    @apollo6094 3 роки тому +3

    Great interview.

  • @kolemieux
    @kolemieux 3 роки тому +2

    Tremendous

  • @RandomVidz690
    @RandomVidz690 3 роки тому +37

    This guy reminds me of Matt Damon. He's like the real life Jason Bourne

    • @acewings221
      @acewings221 3 роки тому +1

      Only Matt Damon is way less gay

    • @ztrojefn996
      @ztrojefn996 3 роки тому

      @@acewings221 ahahha lml
      But the difference is that Matt at like that in movies where everything is fake, that guy right here that’s how a bad ass look like 👍🏽 they all looks kind of nerds you know. They’re like those other UA-cam you were SF and at like they gods or demons whatever that alpha shit you know bro 🤣

    • @johnchristopher20
      @johnchristopher20 3 роки тому +6

      Matt Damon is a left wing phony.

  • @RenegadeRanga
    @RenegadeRanga 3 роки тому +13

    Its funny to see these clean cut square head blokes that were among some of the most respectable operators in the world. At first glance you would probably think they do 9-5 accounting or were a school teacher.
    If the Mogadishu operation ended up being 18 hours I'm sure the debrief would have too.

  • @PowderMill
    @PowderMill 3 роки тому +7

    🆘🆘🆘🆘. WHAT IS WRONG WITH THE UA-cam WORLD?? This channel deserves 1m subscribers!
    Thanks from a captive inmate of the PRNJ (People’s Republic of New Jersey).
    🇺🇸❤️

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks! Glad you enjoyed. 1M subscribers would be great. We are just getting it started. Thanks for the view!

  • @user-kl6fw4ct4f
    @user-kl6fw4ct4f 3 роки тому +2

    Lebowski reference. Yes!

  • @ewsdneax61eaxe10
    @ewsdneax61eaxe10 3 роки тому +8

    The attitude of the Deltas is so different with ST6 they are humble😏😏😏

    • @galoobigboi
      @galoobigboi 3 роки тому +1

      What's st6?

    • @mikexxxmilly
      @mikexxxmilly 3 роки тому +4

      I’ve watched a ton of interviews with seals and MOST of them are incredibly humble and intelligent. Don’t let the bad apples sway your opinion

  • @eveadams7528
    @eveadams7528 3 роки тому

    Great Chat!!#9CLRD

  • @forgivenessgrateful1016
    @forgivenessgrateful1016 2 роки тому +1

    They are protectors and warriors. They listen to life and respond accordingly. At that level you must be a warrior a warrior is uncommon amongs uncommon. There purpose is bigger than them and will get it done.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the comment! Tom is a great leader and making a huge impact today!

  • @klk1900
    @klk1900 Рік тому +1

    Btw my experience is is near death experiences I’ve had. The only thing you want when death is baring down on you is LOVE! You absolutely crave love. If you have love all of your problems go away. The problem is all the training I’ve been in I’ve never once heard anyone mention it. So now younger FFs I make it clear to make that a point. Make sure your family life is good. Make sure you have love and you will be invincible when the day comes. Not invincible in a wreckless way but as in fears will fall away. That burden that gets in your stomach. You just feel peace if you have love.

    • @klk1900
      @klk1900 Рік тому +1

      You also crave human contact. Suddenly that saying. You don’t wanna die alone made sense. You crave and want another human so bad.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  Рік тому

      Thank you for sharing this and thank you for your service and dedication to our country!

  • @FMD023
    @FMD023 3 роки тому +3

    That's how you know he's a legit bad ass operator. THEY ASKED HIM to drop a packet for selection. That and he doesn't need to write a book and tell the world. That SEAL that wrote about killing Bin Laden can learn a lot from this man. Totally tell he was in the Army by his terminologies. Thanks for sharing this video. It's nice to see what a quiet professional looks and talks like. Speaks so intelligently and you see no arrogance about him. It's always those "supposed to be an hour or quick mission" that gets you. A vehicle recovery mission that was supposed to only be 2 hours ended up being 15. Thank god i didn'tt see any of my battle buddies die but did she his leg snapped in half. Respect to this man for being able to talk about his experiences.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for watching! All your points are spot on! Thankful for people like Tom and all of our military for serving this country!

    • @FMD023
      @FMD023 3 роки тому +1

      @@BrettGilliland1 most of the things Tom said I was already thinking or trying to learn and get better at. My god it’s scary accurate how he describes his life experiences and it aligns with mine. When in deployment you aren’t scared when it’s in the moment. You start to get scared once it’s over and u start thinking about it laying in bed. Mind blown 🤯. Low key it makes me feel good inside knowing my mindset or thinking is the same as a delta operator such as Tom. Closest thing I will ever be to “ special forces” or the time I tried to drop a packet for selection to get out of my first deployment. 😂 I’m prepping to go back to grad school at USC with their MBV program. Watching this video is making me really confident I will not only succeed but how far above people’s expectation I will succeed by. Will definitely support this channel. Currently work for the VA, when I started I had clear intentions of helping fellow vets but feel I no longer contributing to that by working here. Hopefully pursuing higher education at USC will do that. Again thank you for this, it beats the hell out of using false motivation as one of your motivation factors.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      @@FMD023 Best of luck at USC! Glad this was helpful on your journey! Share with your connections if you don’t mind! Would love to let Tom’s message impact others.

    • @FMD023
      @FMD023 3 роки тому

      @@BrettGilliland1 Thank you much and please if you can let him know.My unit was the fourth ID unit that pulled security for them when they pulled Saddam all the spider whole. Hopefully one day I get to meet him, If he ever does some type of event in Southern California.God bless both of you

    • @MrBillkaz
      @MrBillkaz 3 роки тому

      I really feel and wished DELTA had been given the opportunity to take UBL .. if a different administration had been in place I believe DELTA would of went in
      Never will forget Maj Greer's RIP interview on 60 mins ... his hope how they would of killed UBL .. disappeared and melted away into the mountains of Afghanistan, the Afghani army would of taken the credit, and it would of been as if DELTA was never there . ..that's heroism

  • @TheInfantry98
    @TheInfantry98 3 роки тому +5

    Yo you should talk to Isle of Man TT motorcycle racers. Talk about courage and stress management.

  • @Evocati-Augusti
    @Evocati-Augusti 3 роки тому +1

    there were handing out OBL watches there in 93...my mom gave me one she bought in the market

  • @colbybennett180
    @colbybennett180 3 роки тому +4

    You can tell as he talks hes reliving everything.

  • @ianfleischhacker6154
    @ianfleischhacker6154 3 роки тому +2

    It's really clear he's a good teacher.

  • @toms8460
    @toms8460 3 роки тому +8

    It’s the real Jason Bourne

  • @texmechs4961
    @texmechs4961 3 роки тому +5

    My life is definitely a roller coaster, buuuut it's the roller coaster in the kiddy park 🤣

  • @nathanjohnson7419
    @nathanjohnson7419 3 роки тому +1

    39:03 very important point here people

  • @RS7evenSLDR
    @RS7evenSLDR 3 роки тому

    He made me start reevaluating myself when he started talking about weak links…

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Self evaluation can be great throughout our journey!

  • @yahtadi5152
    @yahtadi5152 3 роки тому +2

    I just finished all secure book by him. Sad that in the end, he didnt finish as the unit. They decided to not give him the badge
    Maybe i was wrong, maybe i cant read

    • @AGfrom83
      @AGfrom83 2 роки тому

      I heard an interesting thing about that from another podcast eith ex unit guy.
      He said in that unit, if you ask people "what do you think of person x?"
      Half the people you ask will say "he's squared away and rock solid"
      And the other half the people you ask will say "he's a piece of shit"
      They have a huge problem with eating their own. Competition for everything and super capable determined personalities can lead to a lot of hating.

  • @bnj2669
    @bnj2669 3 роки тому +18

    He looks like Matt Damon with a beard 😁 Real life Bourne

  • @davidd.7251
    @davidd.7251 2 роки тому +3

    I am Israeli American. In Israel there is also “The Unit”, similar to Delta. It amazes me how intelligent those guys are and how they look like normal people and not like war machines. Many of them become top executives of companies and three were Prime Ministers.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому

      You are right about all of that! Good information to know to about the Israel military too. Lots of them definitely go on to second careers.

    • @davidihaim
      @davidihaim 2 роки тому +1

      @@BrettGilliland1 Thank you for your response. In Israel “The Unit” is called “Sayeret Matkal”.
      The first casualty of 911 was Daniel Lewis, an ex-Matkal guy, an Israeli American young billionaire and Tech Executive who tried to take down the terrorists and apparently missed that there was one behind him who killed him with a knife. Previous Prime Ministers : Barak, Netanyahu and the one in present time Benett all served in The Unit. Also I know one past Mossad chief and one deputy were from The Unit.
      I was personally invited for selection but didn’t pass. It was before I even joined the army (before 18 years of age ).

  • @NinjaSushi2
    @NinjaSushi2 3 роки тому +57

    Lol Special Forces dudes come back, "Who are you?", "Don't worry, I'm going Delta now."

    • @muriloninja
      @muriloninja 3 роки тому +2

      hahaha, I caught that too!

    • @sct8326
      @sct8326 3 роки тому

      @@muriloninja I missed it, whats the time stamp?

    • @texasamerica372
      @texasamerica372 3 роки тому +2

      @@sct8326 4:25

  • @tommythompson6156
    @tommythompson6156 2 роки тому

    Did Tom mention Delta/Waco? Did he mention Afghanistan, Iraq, Venezuela, Syria, Libya, Columbia? Did he mention operating in CONUS? South America? We will all learn so much !

  • @andressapper5752
    @andressapper5752 3 роки тому +6

    S T U D👏👏👏👏

  • @addmin7927
    @addmin7927 3 роки тому +3

    25:35

  • @sleepingninjaquiettime
    @sleepingninjaquiettime 3 роки тому

    Cordon and search was so freaking valuable. The training for kicking in doors in is a little contradicting. If a bad guys in there the odds are against you. But 9 times out of 10 the house is going to have no HVT's, instead you have to worry about shooting some kid. So basically the training tells you not to hesitate but it also says you need to hesitate lol.
    Having a inner and outer cordon with the option to call in an Apache with hellfires has saved a lot of lives and innocent families because at my level roughly 80 percent of the Intel was wrong. I'm sure at this dudes level things were a bit more narrowed down. Hopefully

  • @davidtheamazing4617
    @davidtheamazing4617 3 роки тому

    His story sounds just like a CoD campaign mission.

  • @sy73326
    @sy73326 3 роки тому +1

    Absolutely outstanding but guys could you speak into the microphone a little more. us old guys have a hard time hearing Some of what you say

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Haha! Thanks for the advice. Since this recording we have gotten better microphones and sound filters. Thank you for listening!

  • @MeesterGonzalez
    @MeesterGonzalez 3 роки тому +8

    Matt Damon? It's like Mark Wahlberg was born to play this guy in a movie about his life. Same build, hair, and even their facial features are very close. I will say that his voice is a bit Damonesque.

  • @mavallone0128
    @mavallone0128 3 роки тому +2

    i was most likely there that day

  • @Gary-jh3wd
    @Gary-jh3wd 2 роки тому

    did he say 40 miles a day for 5=6 days? did I hear that correctly ?!

  • @ianmangham4570
    @ianmangham4570 3 роки тому +1

    Howdy 😎

  • @justaguy427
    @justaguy427 3 роки тому +12

    He oddly reminds me of Matt Damon

  • @Squawk7071
    @Squawk7071 3 роки тому +1

    This guy kinda sounds and looks like Josh Brolin.

  • @NoEdits704
    @NoEdits704 3 роки тому +6

    Close your eyes and you'll hear George Clooney.

    • @JR-ju3kj
      @JR-ju3kj 3 роки тому +2

      Kind of.I hear Dan Crenshaw more than George Clooney.

    • @chrishandsome4267
      @chrishandsome4267 3 роки тому

      Have you ever actually heard George Clooney speak?

  • @moakley
    @moakley 3 роки тому +1

    Mark Wahlbergs older brother looks darn young for his age.

    • @scruffyLG
      @scruffyLG 2 роки тому

      I was thinking Matt Damon

  • @RS7evenSLDR
    @RS7evenSLDR 3 роки тому +1

    I remember when Gen McCrystal had the boardwalk shut down in Kandahar. 😂😂😂

  • @markbravo9460
    @markbravo9460 3 роки тому

    Yea , WOK us through
    " What Ever Medium you can.
    " Force Recon Marines "

  • @nathanjohnson7419
    @nathanjohnson7419 3 роки тому +3

    That's the difference between a normal seal or specops sf guy and delta and devgru. Delta and devgru have to have high level of mental dexterity and capacity for clarity and calculation

    • @SwissMarksman
      @SwissMarksman 3 роки тому

      A Navy Seal isn't automaticaly a Tier 1 Operator, unless he's Devgru as you said. Also, do you need a Ghost Writer if become a Seal?

    • @nathanjohnson7419
      @nathanjohnson7419 3 роки тому

      @@SwissMarksman yah I meant like the difference between devgru and normal seal

    • @nathanjohnson7419
      @nathanjohnson7419 3 роки тому

      @@SwissMarksman all seals are strong and have never quit attitude and highly trained. But devgru requires more control, situational awareness and clear thinking in intense situations

    • @nathanjohnson7419
      @nathanjohnson7419 3 роки тому

      @@SwissMarksman and delta I think is probably even more strict on that mental control aspect

    • @nathanjohnson7419
      @nathanjohnson7419 3 роки тому

      @@SwissMarksman i bet a lot of devgru guys maybe couldn't make it in delta idk

  • @alexrichter1362
    @alexrichter1362 2 роки тому

    Those seem like the type of people that would gut people like Edward Snowden

  • @TravisTellsTruths
    @TravisTellsTruths 3 роки тому

    If all they had was a bag of money worth maybe 5 or 10 dollars, why the hell were we sending in all of our best assets for this? And such ridiculously calus and risky tactics, dropping right into a terrorist haven city.. the worst part is the reign of terror in Iraq and Afghanistan that the public was never supposed to know. Some people high up in special operations are evil. The real special ops warriors need to be warriors of truth and virtue, first nd foremost. The stuff they had SEALs doing with tomahawk missiles on remote nomadic villagers was never supposed to happen. Someone has taken over places of high authority for years hid their operations with "national security." The CIA has been a root of evil in our country. They need to be destroyed.

  • @mrok3405
    @mrok3405 2 роки тому +5

    Delta operators seem far more intelligent than Seals and I say that with all due respect. The difference is noticeable. It's not just muscles and tattoos with Delta, but rather well grounded, highly intelligent professionals. I used to ask myself if Seal team 6 was better of Delta. I've since learnt the difference and why Seals are recruited to become Delta but not the other way around. Sure Seals are underwater pros and that has a purpose but muscle's can only get you so far. Delta is more involved than Seals. They're a part of the process, not just the execution of the process.

    • @dogwater6263
      @dogwater6263 Рік тому

      ?? Highly inaccurate broad generalization. You have no idea what you’re talking about.

  • @chipcray9791
    @chipcray9791 3 роки тому

    rather llisten to this then corona shit everyday, or about a some annoying celeb who kissed another person news, i'd listen to this for hours

  • @justaguy4real
    @justaguy4real 3 роки тому

    holy shit, you were able to go SF and CAG without a degree?? wtf they told me prior to an enlistment I'd need to have a college degree to be in SOF. Fkn recruiters are liars.

    • @maddog7795
      @maddog7795 3 роки тому

      No that is true nowadays, but he went in back In the late 80's so was alot diff back then.

    • @tonybanner2982
      @tonybanner2982 3 роки тому

      yes they are you can get around that by calling there command if they are bull shiting they wont get in trouble and the shit will stop.they are pushing the quotas but before you see CAG sounds like you will be in for about 4 to 8 years min with combat so boot camp, airborne school, ranger school,some hands on maybe SF and than CAG if you make it through all that with out injury etc etc etc

    • @vivekrajan7624
      @vivekrajan7624 2 роки тому +2

      @@maddog7795 You don't need to have a degree to be in SOF. One of my buddies just made it in and he didn't go to college and get a degree

  • @Fragzone7450
    @Fragzone7450 2 роки тому +1

    Matt Damon much?

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  2 роки тому +1

      Haha! Lots of people thought the same thing! Good stuff!

    • @Fragzone7450
      @Fragzone7450 2 роки тому

      @@BrettGilliland1Their voices are almost identical and crazy enough their mannerism's are close as well. No brainer who's playing Tom Satterley in the future ;-)

    • @mikehawkswollen5819
      @mikehawkswollen5819 2 роки тому

      @@Fragzone7450 hopefully not...as Matt Damon is a liberal flower child

    • @Fragzone7450
      @Fragzone7450 2 роки тому

      @@mikehawkswollen5819 So Green Zone wasn't for you then I take it...

  • @dogwater6263
    @dogwater6263 Рік тому

    Oh god he’s talking about some woo-woo shit lol. I guess even top tier sof guys are not immune to superstition.

  • @richardmartel1869
    @richardmartel1869 3 роки тому +4

    Really great podcast guys. Tom you have lived a hell of a life, thank you for your service.

    • @BrettGilliland1
      @BrettGilliland1  3 роки тому

      Thank you for watching! I’m glad you enjoyed it! Tom is the man!