When Shipley (Seal Team Six) was asked why they didn’t carry a pistol in case their rifle jammed up he answered (paraphrasing), "I don’t need to. If my rifle jams my teammate will get the guy I couldn't."
I never understood how crazy robotic tier 1 SOF operators were with their instant reactions and hivemind teamwork until I read Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy. It's absurd how good and fluid they are, individually and as a team
@@michaelscott33 Ofc there are differences but they are not as massive as you might think, especially on an individual skill basis. Sure, different tactics, methodologies and also focus on different mission sets but in the end both are on an extremely high level hard skills wise, both train and are capable of HR (meaning being able of going extremely fast). The base performance is a requirement for Tier 1, where they differ is specialazion.
@@Ommel195 seals are meat heads compared to delta... Delta are waay more sophisticated and operate under their own application under the army guise. unlike seals who are Navy operators under navy command
It definitely does. Need a shirt for the C team lol. I’m cool, good, but wasn’t that good😂. Some of those guys literally shut their brain off and work as a machine!
The thing is, they are not just really good operators, they are a team of really good operators that bonded deeply and work as a team on a high level of synergy with the best tools available
@@bigstuff52 not sure if they were but I was. I had a platoon sergeant who had previously been in special forces in Delta unit because he wanted to get out of it and go to Alaska when he re-enlisted so that’s where they sent him. He was scuba master certified, jump master certified and a bunch of other badges you don’t see all that often. He was the nicest down to earth guy ever. He only used last names for formal company inspections or what not. All the rest of the time he called everybody by their first name and so did we no matter what rank you were. I used to be on our skeet shooting team with him. I often scored better than he did with the shotgun at the tournaments 😉. But I don’t recall ever calling him sergeant on or off duty unless higher ups were around and I was E-4. He treated everybody in the platoon like co workers and friends rather than peons, and to be honest the other platoon sergeants didn’t like it and were annoyed by it but oh well
A Naval commander told me that during “ Take the Ship” drills with Seal teams, they had 24 hour notice of the planned assault. Everyone was issued laser ( laser tag ) weapons and awaited the assault. The Seals routinely took the ship in minutes without suffering a “ causality “. The “ Brass” were amazed to be shot through portholes as the Seals “ fast roped “ headfirst onto the ship , killing every “ engagement “ on their way. All were humbled by this knowing this was Standard Operating Procedure for them by surprise and in the dark of night not the light of day and 24 hour notice.
Imagine being an Army Ranger or Green Beret which, in itself, is considered a "badass" in the military..but only ten percent of them could even qualify to be in Delta Force..let that sink in. Back in the day when I was at Fort Bragg training to be an Airborne..a group of them with their special class-a outfits walked by, our instructor said "if you're ever captured in combat and a rescue team is sent to get you..they're the ones who'll come, and they always finish their job."
Less than 10 percent some selection classes of 100 pull no one most pull 1 or 2. Rarely do they pull 10. And that only include those good enough to get to selection....
There's an obstacle course behind 82nd ( circa 80's) that we'd run , we thought we were the kings of the place. These dudes ran right over the top of us like we weren't even there. Picked up their rucks and ran off. The unit is full of animals.....god bless em'
Add a retired 60 year old lieutenant colonel come on board in the private sector. Most of us were grossly out of shape and he got us back into running an ultimately in better shape. It was funny as s*it though when he started 20 minutes after us and passed us twice before the second mile.
Lived down the street from Iron Mike from 80-85. Dad was J-4. Mowed Charlie Beckwith’s yard. All my neighbors would disappear when stuff happened. Achille Lauro & Klinghoffer, Gen. Dozier kidnap, Algers-to-Beruit back n forth, Grenada. C-130 with a tank getting hung up at a drop zone demo killed my neighbor and his crew. I had no idea how special those men were. No idea.
My friend brother with specs was a bible reading guy. Just a regular guy in loose clothes and often would beaten by us in free wrestling and arm wrestling and sports and we're were like hey man your elder brother needs to hit gym. We thought he is from army clerk or junior officer or something. Little did we know he was from delta . I tell you man. The baddest dudes are the ones who don't showoff their power or their skills. They live a silent life.
Ive seen ignorant comments about people going on Podcasts and telling their stories, I'm so glad these people are giving us civilians a small look into military operations.
Bro, I taught CQB for 5 years, I've had every group of Marines, Army, FBI, CIA, and anyone else that thought they needed this training come through... I've watched SEALS get hammered, Army get destroyed, Marines lose their crayons, SEALS get frustrated...it's a very tough "advanced" course but once humbled and reset, each service does "ok". Delta, these guys rolled in, unpacked, got the brief, and flat fucking DESTROYED the course. I've watched that tape a thousand times, no way a new unit rolling could do that. It's beyond incredible... just another level. These guys are the best of the best of the best, the top one percent of the top one percent.
Most of the time those comments are complaining about the guys making podcasts and exaggerating their stories to make themselves look better and sell books or supplements. When you see someone on a podcast like this humbling themselves to build up others it's a totally different experience.
The Unit is world renowned for free flow CQB. 22 SAS gets a lot of credit for some the og CQB methods however “free flow” was a trade that CAG pioneered and mastered. It’s what separates them from everyone else in the world.
Bwahaha free flow 💩 it's the delta guys that has mentioned that the SAS are the ones that perfected room clearing and hostage rescue.....that's coming from actual delta operators hence the SAS are always credited with anything to do sf tactics, doctrines and principles of sf operations etc
Delta has you all by yourself. It's all on the individual. Teams are a dream. I remember seeing them do PT tests. Their 1 mile mark was Olympic times. They stand out in the field. If you approach one training in the Forrest, he'll throw artillery simulators and training grenades at you.
My dad trained delta force at its beginning under jimmi carter in 77-80 my dad served 30yrs 1950-80 i served 20yrs army airbourne ranger qcb was a art so dangerous god bless america
Nothing like a well oiled machine. You do a job enough times with the right crew of guys all on the same page working and achieving the same goal. It is something to behold I have been on more than a few crews that ran this way. We had everything down pat and we all were anticipating each other’s next move. And when you throw a new guy in the mix they either scramble to keep up our you are dragging dead weight! It can be unbelievably frustrating when you get guys put into your rotation that don’t know their ass from there hole in the ground. You can tell in one day if they are going to work or not. At which point us as team walk together to the higher ups and let them know this isn’t going to work out. Just the way it is some people have it and others just don’t. You have to believe you can be at the top of your game before you even start to try to be. Repetition is everything and you are only good as your last guy you are only as strong as your weakest link. Then when you have it down so cold that it is a natural reflex there isn’t anything that your crew can’t accomplishes. But there is absolutely proof in that if you don’t use it you lose it. Even if you are off for a few days it will screw everything up you can still do the job with your eyes closed but you definitely lose that edge. So happy to know that these are the guys on our side! But I expect nothing less from our country considering over half of our year’s budget is spent on our military and defense spending. Great video GodBless these men that protect all us so the innocent don’t have to.
For people commenting comparing SEALS, DELTA, DEVGRU, SOCOM, MARSOC or Green barrets. CIA shooting quals are intense for contractors no matter the branch. They are special forces and make no mistake they are thinking soldiers. Depending on the situation you might need a green barret over a delta operator. Just remember they all served they all sacrificed something usually a part of themselves. Men that lost their lives their brothers. Before comparing remember all these men could out fight, out shoot, out run, out lift, out perform 98% of people on the planet. Respect them, help them as and be thankful for their service and dedication.
I trained at Mott Lake in early 1980. Our instructors were Delta and old Blue Light guys. We shot a lot of .45 ammo and became very proficient at clearing rooms. Even with all that practice I doubt if we were as good as they are now. SFC Poole was the best shot with a 1911 that I have ever seen. Tiny and the Vegetable Man weren't slouches either.
I have had the pleasure to stand the Mez for 22 and can I just say “F’me” if I am ever in trouble those lads are the ducks nuts, call them in!!! I’ll just sit quiet and allow the orchestrated mayhem unfold… I can fly, by my God those lads are just next next next level..!!! I’d say that goes for all SAS, UK, AU, NZ… stay safe!
I remember going to Christmas at my aunts house every December in the late 70s. I knew my crazy much older cousin was in Delta. Heck he used to show me his classic G I Joe collection and we would play pool in the basement. I knew his bedroom was in the basement so I peeked in once. Holy crap. He slept on a military issue cot at home. His room had camo netting all over it had and weapons mounted on each wall that I didn’t recognize. It was like time traveling to Vietnam at its height. No one ever knew where he was in the world or on what mission. I think it takes a certain kind of crazy to be that good. Thank God we have them.
Wait, your cousin lived at home in his mom's basement while in Delta? If that wasn't near Ft Bragg, then it sounds made up. Plus, none of the guys there were "crazy" like you explained. They had psychs that would fail them on the interview unless they were very stable. And I doubt anyone slept on a cot under camo net at home with their mom while being an operator
Well, that's pretty interesting seeing as "Delta" was not founded until November 1977 and not considered fully mission capable until November 1979. So, he could not have been on many missions at all in the "late 70s".
@@briang9005Why are you giving him such a hard time man? Why would he make it up? He said late 70's. Guarantee you his cousin was 99.9% a Green Beret before going Delta. Dude was probably always gone as a Green Beret conducting covert ops, and then went to Delta to continue doing covert ops. I'm sure this guy wasn't told the exact dates of exactly what his cousin was doing (he even pretty much says this). Yet you're on here trying to fact check him when he only may be off by a few months when we're talking almost 50 years ago. 🙄 Grow up man
I appreciate these guys. Humble. Wouldn't even know they are deadly warriors. Very quiet about it. Unlike some other units that scream it from the rooftops.
First introduction to Delta guys outside of Black Hawk Down/pop culture was George E. Hand IV's articles at SOFREP. You could tell the guy was exceedingly smart, well-read, and by the looks of him you would never guess he was part of the tip of the spear, unless somebody told you he was. Quite the contrast to the brawn-types that's presented in the media. I am not an American but it gave me a sigh of relief that America's best commandos are made up of a long list of smart oddballs like Geo, and not the pop culture archetype of recent decades that can only be best described as people who are the likes of Dan Bilzerian.
@occamsrayzor7999 Very accommodating with questions. I believe he is fluent in 4-5 languages. I'm planning to get his Delta Force cartoon book. Really captures his personality and have him sign it should I ever meet him in person
@JohnAliveto What an honor. I've followed him for a while through SOFREP. I've watched his interviews and had the privilege to ask him questions for the paper I was writing when I was still in college. He is part the reason I migrated to this country to enlist. I firmly believe that Geo, like many of the brothers of the cloth- the American operator, is just built different is simply unrivaled in this domain. By almighty God and with honor ;)
When you work together at that intensity level, it's like your souls are connected, and you're at a higher level that is beyond any imagination. Bring lots of Chem lights.
Close Quarter Combat...Mount training at a level this Infantryman only heard about is stories..Mount Training is clearing houses and urban buildings...In the infantry the enemy knew we were coming...with Delta, the enemy doesn't even know they are dead, until they see the after life.
There is a level of proficiency that many people will never understand because they have never put in the work to experience it. Whether it’s shooting, some area of martial arts or music, it blows your mind that some people have reached a level of proficiency others only dream about. Time, effort, proper training and repetition.
I used to shoot uspss matches in and around ft Bragg one of the regular competitors was a known member of the unit showed up to a match with his right arm in a sling proceeded to shoot the match left hand only didn’t win but placed very well beat the brakes off of me in the process
I was watching 2 former deltas do a training, and the breacher was making eye and chin (head direction) movements on doors that had the second operator react instantly to how he wanted to open the door
Its absolutely amazing how good and fast they are. My father was one of the founders. He was the 1st group of operators to be picked. But that was 78-79 and he got out in 87 or 89 I can’t remember. Anyway in 02-03 I was in 1/505 pit 82nd and these guys came into our area and ran missions from our FOB. But to actually see these dudes in action is incredible. And I’ve grown up around this my entire life. My dad got out and started contracting and teaching police and personal bodyguards, executive protection etc and these guys blew my mine watching them clear and compound
How exactly did you watch them clear a compound? Did they have bleachers set up where you could buy popcorn and cracker jacks and just sit back and watch them clear compounds? So you can be a spectator and they would just invite people to watch them clear compounds? Explain to me how you "watched" them do this.
@@MantraDNG As soon as Delta enters the breach, you are not observing anything. And more importantly, you are supposed to be pulling security by watching whatever sector you are assigned. If you are actually pulling security, you are not observing Delta doing anything. Want to know why? Because you are pulling security on your sector and not "observing" Delta like a sports fan watching a sporting event! You are supposed to be pulling security. I'm sure Delta would be happy to hear the guys that are tasked with pulling security are trying to watch Delta hit a compound instead of actually pulling security!
@briang9005 Haha tell me you've never sat without telling me.. keep watching your war movies from your couch and thinking you got it all figured out hahaha
It is funny looking back how that happens. After my SF training I went to South East Asia thinking oh yeah I'm hot ready to go. When I got to my unit my First Sergeant told me to keep my mouth shut and follow along and try to keep up. I thought well really . Funny thing, they were right .
I had the chance to watch guys from Northern Red, mainly Chris from CIF do some room clearing. Let me say these dude were fucking monsters, I couldn't keep up. So I can just imagine how hard CAG guys hit rooms
I spent 25 years in the Infantry 2 deployments, after that I didn’t get enough and spent 15 years working PPD overseas for the gov. I’m telling you these guys are freaking incredible. Even with all my shit, I wasn’t even close to
Got to "operate" with tier one guys in Mogadishu...im not a tier one guy..i did like Spooner, tried to keep up.. after a while, you get into a rhythm, and when the dust settled, im not a tier one guy
@@jallan1472 I was TAD, just passing through, a baptismal in fire, this units corpsman was on emergency leave and i happen to be in the area, stayed for about a month and just like that, it was over..from there went to Bosnia. I cant say stranger things have happened..what a long strange trip that was..got versed hands on in CQB, got shot, fast roped, ran in,drove in and flew in. An action packed . month
OMG, all of a sudden everyone got to train or hang out with the CAG operators. CAG doesn't just train every Tom, Dick and Harry that comes along. CAG doesn't send their guys to local military units and say," we are from the government and are here to train you." There is a certain way you are picked to even become Delta. This guy said it" for weeks he threw Chem lights and tried to keep up even though he had years of training in SF. Delta guys did not get to where they are because of training ground level troops. 99% of the time people wouldn't know a Delta guy if they were standing next to one. Delta is in the shadows for a reason. But you guys do crack me up with your Delta stories. Next time let us know how you worked with SEAL team 6 to rescue passengers of the Love Boat that had been captured by a force of Somali midgets using only weapins that were 11" long because you were shooting short people.
I've heard tales of them appearing out of nowhere in Iraq/Afghanistan, fucking shit up and even with allied units right there, disappearing without a trace.
Teamwork is SO important. Knowing your teammates and how they think? Incredible Force Multiplier. Individual skills are baseline necessary, Teamwork is Another whole Level ahead.
They learned all that from the SAS and the Killing House. You can look it up but that’s how they make the best shooters in the world. A family member of mine did 20 years in the regiment back in the 70s and 80s. He was part of the Iranian Embassy siege in London and the success of that operation was because of the killing house training.
Indeed, you brits gave us the template. The squad perfected it. Current SAS guys will agree. Also, I'm curious when the SAS was created. I was just thinking about how we Americans used gorilla warfare tactics for the first time. 🤔 I just wonder if the American Revolution influenced the necessity of SAS
@@badstar9670I think they had Rangers in the AR which would be considered they’re SAS of today.. they were on some Bear Grylls ish to an extreme at that time.
@@badstar9670 you mean like their first mission, operation eagle claw? Spoiler, it was a total failure. Try googling it. It was quite embarrassing. Also I’m just as American as you bud. Born and raised. The SAS are the first and most experienced modern special forces group and to this day the most successful. I have no problem admitting that they’re the best. They are our closest allies. Most delta operators will agree with this. The SAS train and work with our operators quite often.
It’s amazing how well a person, or group, will play out their movements/actions when practice or repetitive actions occur. Whether it’s a golf swing, flying a helicopter or CQB drills. Our mind and bodies, with training, are incredible and a WELL trained warrior is still one of the best weapons on the battlefield.
I heard a former Delta Operator(not a big guy) talk about how most SEALS would mop the floor with him in a MMA fight. But he said if the same guy entered his home or accosted him on the street, the outcome would be different
The same is true of the British Army's Special Air Service Regiment and the Royal Navy's special forces unit, the Special Boat Service. So what's your point?
@@lorddaver5729 what do u mean what’s my point sister?? The title of the video is “comment on how good are delta force operators?” and I made a comment based on my understanding. 😘
I don’t know who they were but one time I met some dudes on horse back. All of their names were “Tony” and they were from “the states”. Thats all I got out of them. Very nice professionals to work with though.
Delta was envisioned by Beckwith during his command of C 2/327 infantry 101st Airborne in Vietnam. My company started using tactics that were successful….he expounded on them.
It's a beautiful thing. GWOT warriors need to keep these skills in the training regime and continue to build upon the lessons that were learned in the blood, sweat, fear and courage from the warfighters that were there.
Love your interviews, these dudes are absolutely the best of the best, you do a good job of drawing it out of them, god bless you and all of these elite warriors
I want to hear that every soldier in combat arms is getting as much advanced training as he can possibly handle. I want our troops to be the best in the world, not even talking about our elite special forces which should be on entirely different levels.
There's a lot of ego there, bud.. Remember David and Goliath? The towers? One who has a reason to fight for will always have an edge. Respect your opponent.
Thank you for the advice on setting the posts to close. I wouldn't have thought about that but it makes perfect sense. I'm going to install mine soon so I'm glad i caught this.
Nowadays I just give them to kids and their parents thank me because it keeps them from screaming, tantrums etc.. also for safety I give parents in neighborhood chem lights for their children to wear during "trick or treating."
@@lofton9959 Sir, look into Raidon Tactics Bunhill, NC near Fayetteville. It is run by Frankie MaCrae, former Delta Squadron Commander. Regards, Denis Berte' USMC
There’s something about the eyes of these gentlemen. I will never know what they have seen or done, but there’s something about the eyes. Don’t know if I would want to know what they would say if those eyes could talk! ✌🏽❤️
...and then they rested, and never grew or learned or created any new tactics. Delta and SEALs learned from SAS. Now they all learn from eachother. DevGru (SEAL Team Six) stands for Development Group. They literally exist to kill bad people doing bad things and to constantly test new ways to become more effective at everything. Delta is CAG Combat Applications Group. They do the same. If you think Britain gives the same budget, support, and number of trigger pullers and operational tempo to SAS vs. Delta and 6... not even close.
I have pushed myself hard in training and physical competitions.I once XC Skied 100 miles in 2 days in the early 80's in the Canadian Ski Marathon. (LaChute, Quebec to Ottawa, Ontario) Exhausting but nothing in comparison to what Delta operators do in training. And then actual combat has to be much harder in many cases. My respect for them is well beyond respect I have for words class athletes because superbly fit Delta and other Tier 1 operators risk their lives in high tempo deployments. i.e. DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY.
Remember this only works for certain missions. real cqb in a real war, its a shooting show in a house. delta and these units are sneaking in, getting people, or killing certain people. these tactics dont work in total war. still impressive to see in action.
I was in the infantry and had a lot of combat and the unit was standing up a new squadron about like 07 and seemed like they were recruiting hard everywhere . Got wounded a few times and was glad to retire .
Cant say much, but as a former Ranger, and buddy who got selected and made it. Rangers are said to be high speed, hard charging, lean and mean killing machines. D will take you up three levels and why there are so few.
I get that, I'm not SF but just regular infantry, but you think you're not as good as you really are. We trained for 2 years for my 1st deployment, and when you're training, everything just doesn't seem like it's smooth, but the 1st raid we went on, complete silence, our squad was dialed in. I mean, I didn't hear shit out of anyone's coms until the objective was clear. It was then that I knew we could take care of shit if we had to. So yeah, if you have an essentially unlimited budget to train, unlimited range time, the best gear the military has to offer. The best teachers. You'd be a slaughterhouse. I read inside delta force during my deployment, if that book is accurate, they basically just focus on headshots and tons and tons of range time. I mean tons of fucking CQB and range time. They shoot so much in fact that their hands fuckin blister, thousands of rounds a day everyday. Get up at 3am run until your told to stop, immediately to the range for 3-4 hours, and whatever they are specialized in after that. They are either deployed or at the range. So imagine a squad of John Wicks coming to kill you, you couldn't even deal with one John Wick let alone a squad of them. Your BBQ to them dudes, and they are bat shit crazy, borderline psychopaths. If you haven't read inside delta force pick it up, it's an amazing read.
They are psychopaths. No borderline. That's why they're so well known for coming home and (not) becoming mechanics at the Chevrolet dealership like normal people.
@@ac76panama56lol ok dude These guys all get *heavily* screened with LOTS of psych evals. Background checks, all sorts of stuff, including whether the rest of the team merely LIKE a particular guy or not. It’s my understanding that pretty much any candidate can be disqualified by the members of the team if there’s pretty much anything they don’t like about him. If they don’t think he will be a good team player, if he’s a loose canon and especially if he’s a literal psychopath. These men literally trust their lives to each other each and every moment of every single day whether they are training in a shoot house or in combat, so no again; an actual psychopath is the literal polar opposite of what these units need. If they were actual psychopaths - or anything close to that - fuck no, they wouldn’t be selected for delta, nor any tier 1/2 unit. Psychopaths are antisocial which is the exact and specific opposite trait you need in an extremely tightly knit group like any tier one or two unit. Don’t denigrate these guys by calling them actual psychopaths. Have some respect. They’re not politicians. 😂
An old friend old seal and little fat pig farmer told me when he was picked to try for seals he said they looked for certain kinds of crazy and he guesses he had the kind they wanted as he was approved before all the stuff you had to do as a try out was even half way over he never said anything to anyone about what he did and nobody ever pushed him about it but occasionally he’d go a little off and be up in water tower or tall grain elevator or silo with his guns and stay up there for a day or four and shoot stuff mostly raccoons coyotes stuff like that occasionally a stray dog or cat never a person that anyone knows of if he got to radical or stayed to long his mom would talk him down nobody else could little fat man had some daemons in him but he handled them really well a good guy fun to ride with always had your back even helped me with VA and getting tombstone and getting it done right when my dad died I’d have screwed it up without his help But yes they do want a certain kind of crazy and they look and test for it
@@TruthIsLikePoetry I suppose but why care that Delta was modeled after the SAS? Many other tier 1 units are modeled after other units but you don’t see any one else commenting about it. I just don’t see why everyone talks about the “it’s modeled after the SAS”. So?
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This dude reminds me of my neighbor. You wouldn't know he was one of the most fierce warriors this planets ever seen. Thats why I always loved Delta.
Lol yeah right
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That's why they lose everywar
@@BjnnFkbukgy if you muzzle a dog, he can't bite you little boy.
I wish Seals had "no point of reference ".
When Shipley (Seal Team Six) was asked why they didn’t carry a pistol in case their rifle jammed up he answered (paraphrasing), "I don’t need to. If my rifle jams my teammate will get the guy I couldn't."
Thats some badass shit
I never understood how crazy robotic tier 1 SOF operators were with their instant reactions and hivemind teamwork until I read Rainbow Six by Tom Clancy. It's absurd how good and fluid they are, individually and as a team
That was SEAL Team 6…THIS is Delta. There’s a big difference.
@@michaelscott33 Ofc there are differences but they are not as massive as you might think, especially on an individual skill basis.
Sure, different tactics, methodologies and also focus on different mission sets but in the end both are on an extremely high level hard skills wise, both train and are capable of HR (meaning being able of going extremely fast).
The base performance is a requirement for Tier 1, where they differ is specialazion.
@@Ommel195 seals are meat heads compared to delta... Delta are waay more sophisticated and operate under their own application under the army guise. unlike seals who are Navy operators under navy command
"Throw chem lights and try to keep up." Needs to be on a shirt!
For real
It definitely does. Need a shirt for the C team lol. I’m cool, good, but wasn’t that good😂. Some of those guys literally shut their brain off and work as a machine!
Dude it is insane to try and think about
What are chem lights?
I’d buy the shit out of that lmao.
Delta are next level.
He’ll yeah their considered tier 1 special forces. Seal team 6 is also a tier 1. The rest of the seal teams are considered tier 2 and so on
@@cantfindmysoupI’m seal team infinite
@@cantfindmysoup can't find only army green beret are special forces.
Gurkha's are next level
if they are that, then wonder what you would call S.A.S
The thing is, they are not just really good operators, they are a team of really good operators that bonded deeply and work as a team on a high level of synergy with the best tools available
BOS Fireteam Hawk 🦅
Just like the Spartans did it. That’s a huge part of what made them such an effective fighting force.
Is that right?you ever been in the military...
@@bigstuff52 not sure if they were but I was. I had a platoon sergeant who had previously been in special forces in Delta unit because he wanted to get out of it and go to Alaska when he re-enlisted so that’s where they sent him. He was scuba master certified, jump master certified and a bunch of other badges you don’t see all that often.
He was the nicest down to earth guy ever. He only used last names for formal company inspections or what not. All the rest of the time he called everybody by their first name and so did we no matter what rank you were.
I used to be on our skeet shooting team with him. I often scored better than he did with the shotgun at the tournaments 😉.
But I don’t recall ever calling him sergeant on or off duty unless higher ups were around and I was E-4. He treated everybody in the platoon like co workers and friends rather than peons, and to be honest the other platoon sergeants didn’t like it and were annoyed by it but oh well
@tritontransport you don't need to write a damn essay
A Naval commander told me that during “ Take the Ship” drills with Seal teams, they had 24 hour notice of the planned assault. Everyone was issued laser ( laser tag ) weapons and awaited the assault. The Seals routinely took the ship in minutes without suffering a “ causality “. The “ Brass” were amazed to be shot through portholes as the Seals “ fast roped “ headfirst onto the ship , killing every “ engagement “ on their way. All were humbled by this knowing this was Standard Operating Procedure for them by surprise and in the dark of night not the light of day and 24 hour notice.
Imagine being an Army Ranger or Green Beret which, in itself, is considered a "badass" in the military..but only ten percent of them could even qualify to be in Delta Force..let that sink in. Back in the day when I was at Fort Bragg training to be an Airborne..a group of them with their special class-a outfits walked by, our instructor said "if you're ever captured in combat and a rescue team is sent to get you..they're the ones who'll come, and they always finish their job."
I thought the Rangers were tasked with Rescue Ops
Less than 10 percent some selection classes of 100 pull no one most pull 1 or 2. Rarely do they pull 10. And that only include those good enough to get to selection....
I could never
@@drealboy_ nope
They always finish their job
Unless the POTUS (I won’t mention names) doesn’t let them.
There's an obstacle course behind 82nd ( circa 80's) that we'd run , we thought we were the kings of the place. These dudes ran right over the top of us like we weren't even there. Picked up their rucks and ran off. The unit is full of animals.....god bless em'
Add a retired 60 year old lieutenant colonel come on board in the private sector. Most of us were grossly out of shape and he got us back into running an ultimately in better shape. It was funny as s*it though when he started 20 minutes after us and passed us twice before the second mile.
Lived down the street from Iron Mike from 80-85. Dad was J-4. Mowed Charlie Beckwith’s yard. All my neighbors would disappear when stuff happened. Achille Lauro & Klinghoffer, Gen. Dozier kidnap, Algers-to-Beruit back n forth, Grenada. C-130 with a tank getting hung up at a drop zone demo killed my neighbor and his crew. I had no idea how special those men were. No idea.
@@stephenmorgan5488what do you mean c130 with a tank?
Knowing those killers I’m sure they did that just to shown you how many levels above your squad they were, talking shit with actions not words 😂
@@stephenmorgan5488speak English.
Cousin is a Seal and he would tell me about training with Delta was another level and made you step up your game !!!!🤙🏽😎
My friend brother with specs was a bible reading guy. Just a regular guy in loose clothes and often would beaten by us in free wrestling and arm wrestling and sports and we're were like hey man your elder brother needs to hit gym. We thought he is from army clerk or junior officer or something. Little did we know he was from delta . I tell you man. The baddest dudes are the ones who don't showoff their power or their skills. They live a silent life.
CQB training is intense. Achieving that intuitive skill in just an 8-man squad is a challenge.
There's a reason why these DO's are tier 1, humble pie is always served till you finally catch up!!
Being on a Delta team’s target list is like a badge of honor for the bad guys. Now, they know for certain they will die for their cause.
Except they'll never know they're on the list til they're spitting up blood and the lights are going out.
Ive seen ignorant comments about people going on Podcasts and telling their stories, I'm so glad these people are giving us civilians a small look into military operations.
Bro, I taught CQB for 5 years, I've had every group of Marines, Army, FBI, CIA, and anyone else that thought they needed this training come through...
I've watched SEALS get hammered, Army get destroyed, Marines lose their crayons, SEALS get frustrated...it's a very tough "advanced" course but once humbled and reset, each service does "ok".
Delta, these guys rolled in, unpacked, got the brief, and flat fucking DESTROYED the course. I've watched that tape a thousand times, no way a new unit rolling could do that. It's beyond incredible... just another level. These guys are the best of the best of the best, the top one percent of the top one percent.
@@chuckgraham1695 only boys who will compare is the SAS/SBS even delta boys admit it
Most of the time those comments are complaining about the guys making podcasts and exaggerating their stories to make themselves look better and sell books or supplements. When you see someone on a podcast like this humbling themselves to build up others it's a totally different experience.
The Unit is world renowned for free flow CQB. 22 SAS gets a lot of credit for some the og CQB methods however “free flow” was a trade that CAG pioneered and mastered. It’s what separates them from everyone else in the world.
Bwahaha free flow 💩 it's the delta guys that has mentioned that the SAS are the ones that perfected room clearing and hostage rescue.....that's coming from actual delta operators hence the SAS are always credited with anything to do sf tactics, doctrines and principles of sf operations etc
Wtf is free flow CQB?
It's like a ZJ. If you have to ask... you can't afford it, pal.
@@Kingdom_Dad BS as fuck. Both of you
@@Kingdom_Dad Like you can
Delta has you all by yourself. It's all on the individual. Teams are a dream. I remember seeing them do PT tests. Their 1 mile mark was Olympic times. They stand out in the field. If you approach one training in the Forrest, he'll throw artillery simulators and training grenades at you.
My dad trained delta force at its beginning under jimmi carter in 77-80 my dad served 30yrs 1950-80 i served 20yrs army airbourne ranger qcb was a art so dangerous god bless america
God Bless you and your father.
Nothing like a well oiled machine. You do a job enough times with the right crew of guys all on the same page working and achieving the same goal. It is something to behold I have been on more than a few crews that ran this way. We had everything down pat and we all were anticipating each other’s next move. And when you throw a new guy in the mix they either scramble to keep up our you are dragging dead weight! It can be unbelievably frustrating when you get guys put into your rotation that don’t know their ass from there hole in the ground. You can tell in one day if they are going to work or not. At which point us as team walk together to the higher ups and let them know this isn’t going to work out. Just the way it is some people have it and others just don’t. You have to believe you can be at the top of your game before you even start to try to be. Repetition is everything and you are only good as your last guy you are only as strong as your weakest link. Then when you have it down so cold that it is a natural reflex there isn’t anything that your crew can’t accomplishes. But there is absolutely proof in that if you don’t use it you lose it. Even if you are off for a few days it will screw everything up you can still do the job with your eyes closed but you definitely lose that edge. So happy to know that these are the guys on our side! But I expect nothing less from our country considering over half of our year’s budget is spent on our military and defense spending. Great video GodBless these men that protect all us so the innocent don’t have to.
What crew you talking about a janitor crew yall shouldn't have got dude fire everyone needs a job
For people commenting comparing SEALS, DELTA, DEVGRU, SOCOM, MARSOC or Green barrets. CIA shooting quals are intense for contractors no matter the branch. They are special forces and make no mistake they are thinking soldiers. Depending on the situation you might need a green barret over a delta operator. Just remember they all served they all sacrificed something usually a part of themselves. Men that lost their lives their brothers.
Before comparing remember all these men could out fight, out shoot, out run, out lift, out perform 98% of people on the planet. Respect them, help them as and be thankful for their service and dedication.
I trained at Mott Lake in early 1980. Our instructors were Delta and old Blue Light guys. We shot a lot of .45 ammo and became very proficient at clearing rooms. Even with all that practice I doubt if we were as good as they are now. SFC Poole was the best shot with a 1911 that I have ever seen. Tiny and the Vegetable Man weren't slouches either.
The absolute best fighting force on planet earth! That's how good they are.
Ikr?.
Joe' s 10 percent is secure, Lil ' buddy.
I loved this interview thank you to the both of you!
We do not battle flesh and blood! We battle " powers and principalities"!" Still learning, but I see"!" 🙏
Ah, the war cry of the American imperialist!
Who are you, mega church pastor Kenneth Copeland?
@@maturin1919- Better than British colonialists.
I have had the pleasure to stand the Mez for 22 and can I just say “F’me” if I am ever in trouble those lads are the ducks nuts, call them in!!! I’ll just sit quiet and allow the orchestrated mayhem unfold… I can fly, by my God those lads are just next next next level..!!! I’d say that goes for all SAS, UK, AU, NZ… stay safe!
Support these Legends ,. anyway you f'n can.
Just don’t live near fort Bragg. Especially if you’re a young woman.
@@JoeRogansForeheadthat’s fucked up lol
@@em34ev3r lmao
I remember going to Christmas at my aunts house every December in the late 70s. I knew my crazy much older cousin was in Delta. Heck he used to show me his classic G I Joe collection and we would play pool in the basement. I knew his bedroom was in the basement so I peeked in once. Holy crap. He slept on a military issue cot at home. His room had camo netting all over it had and weapons mounted on each wall that I didn’t recognize. It was like time traveling to Vietnam at its height. No one ever knew where he was in the world or on what mission. I think it takes a certain kind of crazy to be that good. Thank God we have them.
I’ve always said it also requires a bit of craziness to do so.
Wait, your cousin lived at home in his mom's basement while in Delta? If that wasn't near Ft Bragg, then it sounds made up. Plus, none of the guys there were "crazy" like you explained. They had psychs that would fail them on the interview unless they were very stable. And I doubt anyone slept on a cot under camo net at home with their mom while being an operator
Well, that's pretty interesting seeing as "Delta" was not founded until November 1977 and not considered fully mission capable until November 1979. So, he could not have been on many missions at all in the "late 70s".
Yeah, not.
@@briang9005Why are you giving him such a hard time man? Why would he make it up? He said late 70's. Guarantee you his cousin was 99.9% a Green Beret before going Delta. Dude was probably always gone as a Green Beret conducting covert ops, and then went to Delta to continue doing covert ops. I'm sure this guy wasn't told the exact dates of exactly what his cousin was doing (he even pretty much says this). Yet you're on here trying to fact check him when he only may be off by a few months when we're talking almost 50 years ago. 🙄 Grow up man
I appreciate these guys. Humble. Wouldn't even know they are deadly warriors. Very quiet about it. Unlike some other units that scream it from the rooftops.
"No one goes into the room like Delta", George IV Handle..
First introduction to Delta guys outside of Black Hawk Down/pop culture was George E. Hand IV's articles at SOFREP. You could tell the guy was exceedingly smart, well-read, and by the looks of him you would never guess he was part of the tip of the spear, unless somebody told you he was. Quite the contrast to the brawn-types that's presented in the media. I am not an American but it gave me a sigh of relief that America's best commandos are made up of a long list of smart oddballs like Geo, and not the pop culture archetype of recent decades that can only be best described as people who are the likes of Dan Bilzerian.
@occamsrayzor7999 Very accommodating with questions. I believe he is fluent in 4-5 languages. I'm planning to get his Delta Force cartoon book. Really captures his personality and have him sign it should I ever meet him in person
Ive known Geo for years. Super smart, very calculated and impressive Delta Operator. Looks are deceiving @ssgtomen621
@JohnAliveto What an honor. I've followed him for a while through SOFREP. I've watched his interviews and had the privilege to ask him questions for the paper I was writing when I was still in college. He is part the reason I migrated to this country to enlist. I firmly believe that Geo, like many of the brothers of the cloth- the American operator, is just built different is simply unrivaled in this domain.
By almighty God and with honor ;)
@@occamsrayzor7999it ain’t always the best man for the job. It’s the right man for the job.
When you work together at that intensity level, it's like your souls are connected, and you're at a higher level that is beyond any imagination. Bring lots of Chem lights.
Sounds like the Delta guys are pretty good at that CQB thing.
chemlights
Close Quarter Combat...Mount training at a level this Infantryman only heard about is stories..Mount Training is clearing houses and urban buildings...In the infantry the enemy knew we were coming...with Delta, the enemy doesn't even know they are dead, until they see the after life.
@@mr.coolaidmaker3210 It's "MOUT", not "Mount".
There is a level of proficiency that many people will never understand because they have never put in the work to experience it. Whether it’s shooting, some area of martial arts or music, it blows your mind that some people have reached a level of proficiency others only dream about. Time, effort, proper training and repetition.
So true
I used to shoot uspss matches in and around ft Bragg one of the regular competitors was a known member of the unit showed up to a match with his right arm in a sling proceeded to shoot the match left hand only didn’t win but placed very well beat the brakes off of me in the process
I was watching 2 former deltas do a training, and the breacher was making eye and chin (head direction) movements on doors that had the second operator react instantly to how he wanted to open the door
Is this my adult form of g.i.joe cartoon watching?
Lol
Haha jesus, that comment is so true
It is. You just didn't know it until now
😂😂🫡🫶🏻
Hahaha yup! It sure is! Like the way you put that, spot on.
I guess that is why they are called, "THE UNIT" ⚡️⚡️⚡️
Got to play opfor for delta, truly a different breed of CQB
Its absolutely amazing how good and fast they are. My father was one of the founders. He was the 1st group of operators to be picked. But that was 78-79 and he got out in 87 or 89 I can’t remember. Anyway in 02-03 I was in 1/505 pit 82nd and these guys came into our area and ran missions from our FOB. But to actually see these dudes in action is incredible. And I’ve grown up around this my entire life. My dad got out and started contracting and teaching police and personal bodyguards, executive protection etc and these guys blew my mine watching them clear and compound
How exactly did you watch them clear a compound? Did they have bleachers set up where you could buy popcorn and cracker jacks and just sit back and watch them clear compounds? So you can be a spectator and they would just invite people to watch them clear compounds? Explain to me how you "watched" them do this.
They should be the ones guarding Trump
@@briang9005 Who do you think pulls perimeter security while Delta is clearing.. what's so hard to believe about them being observed on missions?
@@MantraDNG As soon as Delta enters the breach, you are not observing anything.
And more importantly, you are supposed to be pulling security by watching whatever sector you are assigned. If you are actually pulling security, you are not observing Delta doing anything. Want to know why? Because you are pulling security on your sector and not "observing" Delta like a sports fan watching a sporting event! You are supposed to be pulling security.
I'm sure Delta would be happy to hear the guys that are tasked with pulling security are trying to watch Delta hit a compound instead of actually pulling security!
@briang9005 Haha tell me you've never sat without telling me.. keep watching your war movies from your couch and thinking you got it all figured out hahaha
Delta is top tier for a reason
It is funny looking back how that happens. After my SF training I went to South East Asia thinking oh yeah I'm hot ready to go. When I got to my unit my First Sergeant told me to keep my mouth shut and follow along and try to keep up. I thought well really . Funny thing, they were right .
Okinawa?
I had the chance to watch guys from Northern Red, mainly Chris from CIF do some room clearing. Let me say these dude were fucking monsters, I couldn't keep up. So I can just imagine how hard CAG guys hit rooms
A former guest, Kyle Morgan, did a demo where he moved it “Delta speed” and it was fucking insane.
@@samgardner4667 You got the Link?
I'm not surprised Delta recruits out of Special Forces and Rangers. Regards, Denis Berte' SFC 18E 1st Group (Ret)
How many acronyms can we stuff into one video?
Shawn Ryan: hold my beer
CQB just means close quarters battle. Sometimes you might hear CQC for close quarters combat
He didn't have time to fully speak.. he was throwing chem lights 😂
2IC = Second In Command
😂
Well the video would be about 30 minutes longer if they use the full terms...
This was an excellent episode.
I spent 25 years in the Infantry 2 deployments, after that I didn’t get enough and spent 15 years working PPD overseas for the gov. I’m telling you these guys are freaking incredible. Even with all my shit, I wasn’t even close to
I worked with Delta back in 2019 when I was going for my third nuke attempt of the day. Really professional.
Lmfaooo 😂
Your crazy lol
I listened to this whole podcast, totally worth the time investment!
Mr. Spooner is an absolute legend and a man among men.
The REAL quiet professionals
Had the privilege to observe and learn CQB from them. They are no f@# joke.
Got to "operate" with tier one guys in Mogadishu...im not a tier one guy..i did like Spooner, tried to keep up.. after a while, you get into a rhythm, and when the dust settled, im not a tier one guy
@Danzaxe69 I'm no tier1 operator either. I was more of an "exchange student " chosen to watch how these phenomenal group of Jedi's work
@@jallan1472 I was TAD, just passing through, a baptismal in fire, this units corpsman was on emergency leave and i happen to be in the area, stayed for about a month and just like that, it was over..from there went to Bosnia. I cant say stranger things have happened..what a long strange trip that was..got versed hands on in CQB, got shot, fast roped, ran in,drove in and flew in. An action packed . month
OMG, all of a sudden everyone got to train or hang out with the CAG operators. CAG doesn't just train every Tom, Dick and Harry that comes along. CAG doesn't send their guys to local military units and say," we are from the government and are here to train you." There is a certain way you are picked to even become Delta. This guy said it" for weeks he threw Chem lights and tried to keep up even though he had years of training in SF. Delta guys did not get to where they are because of training ground level troops. 99% of the time people wouldn't know a Delta guy if they were standing next to one. Delta is in the shadows for a reason. But you guys do crack me up with your Delta stories. Next time let us know how you worked with SEAL team 6 to rescue passengers of the Love Boat that had been captured by a force of Somali midgets using only weapins that were 11" long because you were shooting short people.
@@marcussmith3969yeah. Because you know.
We ain’t making cornflakes here.
Corn pop?
That you?
No, we make imperialists here.
@@maturin1919 But better than the Hajis.
And some of his finest work has been since he became a civilian. Much respect !
Deployed with a troop in 2010…. It’s not BS. You hang on for dear life and you throw chem lights
I've heard tales of them appearing out of nowhere in Iraq/Afghanistan, fucking shit up and even with allied units right there, disappearing without a trace.
Seeing a team work seamlessly and efficiently is something truly awe inspiring.
As a Union HVAC Mechanic I totally understand what he's talking about.
Lmao
Tell me how to get into HVAC.
@ReptilianXHologram
Link is for Plumbers, Pipefitters and HVAC Mechanics. I'm in my 35th year doing HVAC
Teamwork is SO important.
Knowing your teammates and how they think?
Incredible Force Multiplier.
Individual skills are baseline necessary,
Teamwork is Another whole Level ahead.
At times I like to think I could be in Delta force, but then I remember how I scream like a little girl when I find a spider in my house
Yeah, it if weren't for my lack of fitness, bad eyesight, and general lethargy I'd be with those delta operators running through those drills.
@@slappy1234567you forgot artificial hip, and arthritis😂
You fucken rock dude with that statement. I'VE GOT MORE RESPECT FOR YOU THAN ALL THOSE WANNA BEES PUT TOGETHER.
🤣👏
😂😂🙌🏻🙌🏻
It makes me so proud & happy to learn hardworking, capable badass gentlemen such as this are helping to keep us all safe. Huge respect & Thanks! ❤
They learned all that from the SAS and the Killing House. You can look it up but that’s how they make the best shooters in the world. A family member of mine did 20 years in the regiment back in the 70s and 80s. He was part of the Iranian Embassy siege in London and the success of that operation was because of the killing house training.
Indeed, you brits gave us the template. The squad perfected it. Current SAS guys will agree. Also, I'm curious when the SAS was created. I was just thinking about how we Americans used gorilla warfare tactics for the first time. 🤔 I just wonder if the American Revolution influenced the necessity of SAS
@@badstar9670I think they had Rangers in the AR which would be considered they’re SAS of today.. they were on some Bear Grylls ish to an extreme at that time.
@@badstar9670 you mean like their first mission, operation eagle claw? Spoiler, it was a total failure. Try googling it. It was quite embarrassing. Also I’m just as American as you bud. Born and raised. The SAS are the first and most experienced modern special forces group and to this day the most successful. I have no problem admitting that they’re the best. They are our closest allies. Most delta operators will agree with this. The SAS train and work with our operators quite often.
Yes they got out from the Brits but we've taken over a Number 1 years ago. That is a fact.
@@MF-RellLMAO, Lil'buddy go take a look at who the Biden admin is taking care of then come back and tell me you fell like número uno.
This was a 4hr podcast that was 100% engaging from start to finish.
Calluses on your trigger finger type of training. Few could begin to comprehend.
15000 rounds a week
That's insane. Can't imagine
@@Lonewolve1988 lol where did you get this number? internet is a funny place
It’s amazing how well a person, or group, will play out their movements/actions when practice or repetitive actions occur.
Whether it’s a golf swing, flying a helicopter or CQB drills.
Our mind and bodies, with training, are incredible and a WELL trained warrior is still one of the best weapons on the battlefield.
Uh oh. The Seal team 6 guys are going to attack this guy. You’re not supposed to say Delta operators are next level.
Rob O'Neill told a story of how he was fanboying over seeing CAG for the first time in Iraq, sitting on killer eggs and assaulting an objective.
One thing I've heard is that SEALs will try out for Delta, but a Delta guy will NEVER try out for SEALs.
I heard a former Delta Operator(not a big guy) talk about how most SEALS would mop the floor with him in a MMA fight. But he said if the same guy entered his home or accosted him on the street, the outcome would be different
It’s my understanding that Delta guys can only BEGIN training with several years of service as highly trained combat soldiers under their belts!!
The same is true of the British Army's Special Air Service Regiment and the Royal Navy's special forces unit, the Special Boat Service. So what's your point?
@Lordsaver5729, Navy Seals often do Buds straight from Basic.
That’s normal in USN.
Obvs our UKSF do not allow that.
@@lorddaver5729 what do u mean what’s my point sister?? The title of the video is “comment on how good are delta force operators?” and I made a comment based on my understanding. 😘
@@lorddaver5729his point was stated in the comment. They don't teach reading comprehension to you mates across the pond?
@@ctrguyWell you're understanding is lacking
I don’t know who they were but one time I met some dudes on horse back. All of their names were “Tony” and they were from “the states”. Thats all I got out of them. Very nice professionals to work with though.
Delta was envisioned by Beckwith during his command of C 2/327 infantry 101st Airborne in Vietnam. My company started using tactics that were successful….he expounded on them.
No f**kin Slack! 2nd Platoon, C Co, 2/327 1995-1998.
Yet they fucked up BIG TIME in their first real outing at Operation Eagle Claw in 1980 trying to rescue the Embassy hostages in Iran.
Talk about taking it to another level you guys are the best
They are that great. Had the privilege to watch them. Constant motion.
Dude is the most arrogant humble person I ever met. And yes, his arrogance is backed fully by his performance. Tom's a legend.
Im starting to think that Delta is above Devgru.....they are definitely more professional.
concur
It’s been well known & said within the community that “SEALs apply to join Delta, but you’ll never see Delta guys as SEALs”
Delta selects out of DEVGRU.....definitely not the other way around.
Absolutely beautiful. Savage. Humble. Calm. Vicious. Death poetry. In my bullriding days, I called it wicked grace. Elegant and guttural.
Should put links to the full interviews with these shorts
It's a beautiful thing. GWOT warriors need to keep these skills in the training regime and continue to build upon the lessons that were learned in the blood, sweat, fear and courage from the warfighters that were there.
You do it right one time, then you do it riht 100 more times in a row perfect repeat faster accurately
Then repeat that process like 10-20 times over and OVER again.
Guys like that, they dont train until they get it right as much as train until they can't get it wrong.
Love your interviews, these dudes are absolutely the best of the best, you do a good job of drawing it out of them, god bless you and all of these elite warriors
I want to hear that every soldier in combat arms is getting as much advanced training as he can possibly handle. I want our troops to be the best in the world, not even talking about our elite special forces which should be on entirely different levels.
There's a lot of ego there, bud.. Remember David and Goliath? The towers? One who has a reason to fight for will always have an edge. Respect your opponent.
I wanted to think that way, and then I joined the army. So much to learn, but basics will always be the foundation.
Thank you for the advice on setting the posts to close. I wouldn't have thought about that but it makes perfect sense. I'm going to install mine soon so I'm glad i caught this.
The teamwork of elite forces is unparalleled by anything else
Anyone
@@michaelr130
Anyone. Everyone. Anything. Everything.
that's awesome. even a regular seal or green beret is a chemlight thrower when they get to tier 1.
Nowadays I just give them to kids and their parents thank me because it keeps them from screaming, tantrums etc.. also for safety I give parents in neighborhood chem lights for their children to wear during "trick or treating."
I would pay amazing money to learn CQB from Delta guys
@@lofton9959 Sir, look into Raidon Tactics Bunhill, NC near Fayetteville. It is run by Frankie MaCrae, former Delta Squadron Commander. Regards, Denis Berte' USMC
He the fury head GI doll I used to have with the green jump suit. Excellent!
I love DF. They don't cry for attention like some other special forces teams
There’s something about the eyes of these gentlemen. I will never know what they have seen or done, but there’s something about the eyes. Don’t know if I would want to know what they would say if those eyes could talk! ✌🏽❤️
They did learn from the best
...and then they rested, and never grew or learned or created any new tactics. Delta and SEALs learned from SAS. Now they all learn from eachother. DevGru (SEAL Team Six) stands for Development Group. They literally exist to kill bad people doing bad things and to constantly test new ways to become more effective at everything.
Delta is CAG Combat Applications Group. They do the same. If you think Britain gives the same budget, support, and number of trigger pullers and operational tempo to SAS vs. Delta and 6... not even close.
@@AviationWP British sarcasm goes right over American heads lol
I have pushed myself hard in training and physical competitions.I once XC Skied 100 miles in 2 days in the early 80's in the Canadian Ski Marathon. (LaChute, Quebec to Ottawa, Ontario) Exhausting but nothing in comparison to what Delta operators do in training. And then actual combat has to be much harder in many cases. My respect for them is well beyond respect I have for words class athletes because superbly fit Delta and other Tier 1 operators risk their lives in high tempo deployments. i.e. DAY AFTER DAY AFTER DAY.
Remember this only works for certain missions. real cqb in a real war, its a shooting show in a house. delta and these units are sneaking in, getting people, or killing certain people. these tactics dont work in total war. still impressive to see in action.
This guy is the only guest I've seen on here that makes me want to watch a full one of your podcasts
The greatest delta operator of all time was Eric Bana in Mogadishu.
😂😂😂😂
He had the sweetest oakleys thats for sure.
Eric Bana was playing a real person. I think you mean Bana was acting like Norm "Hoot" Gibson
@@jeremybasagic ...do you know what a joke is ? Ten demerits for you !
@@petegarrido5406 yes which is why is why I said he was acting like the real one. Which was a joke. Look up the real one. He did a damn good job
I was in the infantry and had a lot of combat and the unit was standing up a new squadron about like 07 and seemed like they were recruiting hard everywhere . Got wounded a few times and was glad to retire .
Cant say much, but as a former Ranger, and buddy who got selected and made it. Rangers are said to be high speed, hard charging, lean and mean killing machines. D will take you up three levels and why there are so few.
I get that, I'm not SF but just regular infantry, but you think you're not as good as you really are.
We trained for 2 years for my 1st deployment, and when you're training, everything just doesn't seem like it's smooth,
but the 1st raid we went on, complete silence, our squad was dialed in. I mean, I didn't hear shit out of anyone's coms until the objective was clear.
It was then that I knew we could take care of shit if we had to. So yeah, if you have an essentially unlimited budget to train, unlimited range time, the best gear the military has to offer. The best teachers. You'd be a slaughterhouse. I read inside delta force during my deployment, if that book is accurate, they basically just focus on headshots and tons and tons of range time.
I mean tons of fucking CQB and range time. They shoot so much in fact that their hands fuckin blister, thousands of rounds a day everyday. Get up at 3am run until your told to stop, immediately to the range for 3-4 hours, and whatever they are specialized in after that. They are either deployed or at the range.
So imagine a squad of John Wicks coming to kill you, you couldn't even deal with one John Wick let alone a squad of them. Your BBQ to them dudes, and they are bat shit crazy, borderline psychopaths. If you haven't read inside delta force pick it up, it's an amazing read.
They are psychopaths. No borderline. That's why they're so well known for coming home and (not) becoming mechanics at the Chevrolet dealership like normal people.
And that’s exactly who you want protecting us …
@@ac76panama56lol ok dude
These guys all get *heavily* screened with LOTS of psych evals. Background checks, all sorts of stuff, including whether the rest of the team merely LIKE a particular guy or not.
It’s my understanding that pretty much any candidate can be disqualified by the members of the team if there’s pretty much anything they don’t like about him. If they don’t think he will be a good team player, if he’s a loose canon and especially if he’s a literal psychopath. These men literally trust their lives to each other each and every moment of every single day whether they are training in a shoot house or in combat, so no again; an actual psychopath is the literal polar opposite of what these units need.
If they were actual psychopaths - or anything close to that - fuck no, they wouldn’t be selected for delta, nor any tier 1/2 unit. Psychopaths are antisocial which is the exact and specific opposite trait you need in an extremely tightly knit group like any tier one or two unit.
Don’t denigrate these guys by calling them actual psychopaths. Have some respect.
They’re not politicians. 😂
@@drjones762Thank you.
An old friend old seal and little fat pig farmer told me when he was picked to try for seals he said they looked for certain kinds of crazy and he guesses he had the kind they wanted as he was approved before all the stuff you had to do as a try out was even half way over he never said anything to anyone about what he did and nobody ever pushed him about it but occasionally he’d go a little off and be up in water tower or tall grain elevator or silo with his guns and stay up there for a day or four and shoot stuff mostly raccoons coyotes stuff like that occasionally a stray dog or cat never a person that anyone knows of if he got to radical or stayed to long his mom would talk him down nobody else could little fat man had some daemons in him but he handled them really well a good guy fun to ride with always had your back even helped me with VA and getting tombstone and getting it done right when my dad died I’d have screwed it up without his help But yes they do want a certain kind of crazy and they look and test for it
When he said a cqb run thats exactly what he meant. Damn sprinting through houses.
Delta and SAS lead the way. Both recognize the others excellence, so the debate is null and void. Either will get the job done!
No! SAS is a different breed
Neither were sent to conduct Operation Neptune Spear. Nuff said.
@@Dirk-my2zf whats your point?
@@MastahDriver it is evident.
@@MastahDriverDelta is the toughest breed.
They are on a different level... truly.
Sounds like they have tapped into a collective consciousness that makes them exceptionally effective
Amen 🙏 And thank you to these great soldiers. ❤
Delta was modelled after the SAS
And? It’s not a competition
@@TheBorgenator
It is.
@@TheBorgenatoreverything’s a competition
@@TruthIsLikePoetry I suppose but why care that Delta was modeled after the SAS? Many other tier 1 units are modeled after other units but you don’t see any one else commenting about it. I just don’t see why everyone talks about the “it’s modeled after the SAS”. So?
Neither conducted Operation Neptune Spear. Nuff said.
Best of the best. Period.
Wars are very profitable……
Too profitable and yet people keep signing up..
Sounds antisemitic. Especially if you see that all presidents of the USA wear the small hat and visit the wailing wall to pledge loyalty.
But now only for black rock
Thanks for sharing this video. God bless y'all. 🙏
His voice sounds familiar
it's Woody Harrelson you're thinking i bet.
God bless you and all your comrades for your service to this country!