Retired Green Beret's thoughts on building and maintaining a Combat Mindset.
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- Опубліковано 2 жов 2024
- Looking back on my 26yrs in the military and numerous combat tours, what it takes to have, build, and maintain a winning combat mindset allowing one to best any threat.
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I'm in the very beginning of my spec ops career, I really appreciate your channel. There's all the over-hyped, flashy spec ops media that most people see, and then there are guys like you, humble, intelligent, calm, and focused on the important things. Seeing that guys like you were successful gives me confidence that I belong in this line of work. I'm going to selection in July, and I hope that there are more instructors and leaders like you still in the ranks.
Going SF, unfortunately in selection and Q course there are historically less than great cadre. Just keep in mind...there is light at the end of the tunnel, getting to a group.
What a treat of a video Jeff! Thank you for taking the time to teach us the ways of the Jedi.
Thank you!
It definitely takes a Jedi to trick someone into thinking that someone who's deployed 9 times and is part of 3rd SF Group is a dentist. "This is not the bad-ass you're looking for."
I think your demeanor is one of the things that makes this content so good. When I see someone trying to have that “man destroyer” appearance, it just makes me skeptical of what they’re saying.
Indeed.
Style over substance always disappoints eventually. Jeff brings the goods.
if you have ever been in the special operations community you would know that this is how they are... very humble and knowledgeable... I'm a marine vet and spent 2 years with 3rd recon/force recon and 2 years with 2nd marsoc raiders and they are all like this man. so many people try to act tough and shit and I already know they arent. when someone is calm cool and collected like this man you know hes deadly
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@@recon1986 I’m guessing that humbleness is the personality trait that dissuades those particular men from starting a UA-cam channel. Mr. Gurwitch is pretty unique in that regard, from my experience. Sticking to providing information and perspective.
One of the most underrated channels on this platform, great stuff….👍🏻🇺🇸
I remember in my first dismounted firefight, As a 240 gunner in the middle of a desert in Ghazni, the first PKM burst went by and i immeditely got down, but it took me like 5 seconds to figure out what happened. But after that first 5 seconds my squad leader and i looked at eachother, and after that it was pure training, bounded to a position where i could safely shoot back, and started suppressing, it was completely auto pilot, and training taking over.
After that it was all Gucci
I don’t think you realize just how rare a man like yourself is in todays world. Amazing video as always sir!
Thank you
Jeff is a fountain of knowledge, I hope he writes a book 🫡
I would 100% purchase said book if offered.
Based on my short experience with his videos, he should probably write a series, not just one book. Lol
Jeff is like the perfect fart: silent but deadly.
I’m having a marathon on these videos and this content is incredible.
Awesome!
Great video. Love these kinds of videos more than the typical drills and repeated weapons manipulation videos most post.
I want to delve into tactics, mindset and fieldcraft.
Your points reminded me of the quote the SAS has "knowledge dispels fear"
Thats a great quote
You know when you're training so hard on something and then you start doing it in your sleep and in your dreams.🇺🇲🇺🇲
I used to throw elbows and jabs in my sleep when i was training martial arts and combatives heavily
Too funny thought you were a dentist .
I have family member who was in JSOC . Everyone figured he was pencil pushers .
I guess people dont realize Operators are normal people too . I've met quite a few SOCOM guys and maybe handful of them you could tell they were . Mainly the full beard and cussed a lot lol..
Nice video bro . lots of good info .
I know shooting local 2Gun matches my skills have improved dramatically . Dry fire has helped me get on the PISTOL so much faster . I still get kinda nervous on the first stage when that BEEP goes off
I get first stage Jitters it takes me as Stage or two to warm up
@@ModernTacticalShooting Especially when you get the short straw and have to go first on the first Stage lol . I had to do that 2 weeks ago and first stage was long range stage out to 400 yards. Needless to say I didnt finish the whole stage before the 120 second par time ended . I only had 1 target left but oh well
I just discovered your channel,good stuff.I will pass on your info.Thank you.
Thank you for sharing your experience. I retired from the Army 7 years ago and still do Rehearsals, PCC/ PCIs. Risk assessments are still very important even as a civilian, especially in these crazy times.
I know it's irrelevant, but your watch is awesome. Thanks for the video.
Not irrelevant I've been waiting to see if people notice the watches I wear. 1976 Seiko UFO
Awesome video, would love to see you and Garand Thumb collaborate one day. Thanks Jeff
We live in the golden age of knowledge transfer. There are so many GWOT guys that are providing valuable information for those of us either too young to serve or didn't serve. Jeff's video on carbine setup influenced how I setup a my rifle. Great information all around. I would buy a book if Jeff wrote it.
Thank you are too kind
@@ModernTacticalShooting You lived through it. You could just keep the lessons you and your community learned to yourself, but you haven't. I and many others are better for it.
@@Widemouth1832 Thank You!
That’s example of your son is literally this video. You got shot at and could’ve died and you’re worried about doing your job. You wouldn’t want to seriously step into an octagon because you haven’t spent the years building the craft. Something to think about for sure.
You put out solid info consistently. I also appreciate your “every man” demeanor. Refreshing nowadays. 🇺🇸👍🏻
Great information. Thank you for sharing with us sir.
Tunnel vision almost messed me up when I was attacked. I thought the attacker was much closer so I started closing distance when I could have escaped. For some reason I was thinking I had more weapons than I actually had too.
Before it was a thing, we were taught to "Train the way we fight, and fight the way we train". Having confidence in your abilities derived from training was a big help for me. A crusty old Sargent Major once told us, "A deer in the headlights, gets hit".
That's 100% the way it is. Even in sports in high-school, you play the way you practice. The pacing, the skills you learn, keeping your head on a swivel is 100% going to degrade when it's for real.
Randomly selecting a target on the tv and dry firing is some of the most effective practice you can do without spending any money. If you're a habitual craftsman like myself that spends most of their free time in the garage, set up a few small items around the room and do your work periodically. It's fantastic for building that muscle memory and perfecting your draw, presentation, etc.
that was a great vid, so many good points that most won't really get. so many super ninja killers out there then they shit the bed first sign of "real". i stopped teaching firearms because first question i'd ask do you workout ? can you support your weapon, most cannot hold a handgun for one min extended or a rifle with one hand, thank half a box of range time is enough for "you know just in case". great great vid.
Thank You
Great content! You have a wealth of knowledge and I’m happy you are sharing it on here. Thanks
I can't cite a source on this, so caveat emptor is in full effect.
I heard a stat once that a navy seal performs 70% of their mission tasks at a level of full automaticity. Meaning that the 30% that remains needs brain cycles to work through and they're able to dedicate the necessary brain time to them to be repeatedly successful.
Again, can't cite source but the sentiment is definitely spot on.
I feel like this guy cracks the goofiest / best dad jokes during an intense firefight :d i would love to have a couple cold ones with this guy during a bbq party :)
I exist for dad jokes!
Well said. TF SPARTAN 06-07 Climb to Glory.
True words of wisdom.
It's great that you can make your experiences and insights relate to the civilian world. I get a lot out of what you have to say. It's definitely important to know when to "step into a punch."
My son was part of the 819th Sapper Squad (2012, his first deployment) and they had teamed up with "Triple Nickel." Late one night, not long after they arrived at FOB Apache, I get a call. "Dad! We got in our first firefight!" I said, "That's great son!" and asked if everyone was okay. He said, "Yep. Training kicked in and we kicked ass!" His unit did have a high injury rate but at least there were no fatalities.
Thanks for all you've done, Jeff. You are making a difference.
World famous Triple Nickel! They were 2nd BN 5th SFG I was on ODA 591 (3rd BN) when 555 1st rose to fame crushing it in Afghanistan then 2003 invasion of Iraq.
@@ModernTacticalShooting You guys definitely know how to party! :)))
When 555 was first formed, didn't President Kennedy personally approve their patch?
Excellent! Thank you so much for sharing.
great vids thanks - love to see a video on tools/spare parts carried in the field
Great idea
Training = inoculation to stress. Love it.
Phenomenal video, as always.
Thank you
Some really sage advice in this video. I've been a practitioner of Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu for over a decade now and we have had a number of women come into the gym. Many women and some men are very reluctant to learn BJJ; the idea of some sweaty dude sitting on top of them is a huge detractor. My advice is always "Better to have a 200lbs guy roll with you in a safe environment and learn how to 'deal' than be caught unawares in the world and not know what to do."
Thank You, I luv kickboxing...however my ground game is horrible
@@ModernTacticalShooting Well Ronda Rousey is a great example of having only a ground game...
This is the best video I’ve come across on mindset. Outstanding video. Thank you!!
Thank you!
Great info! Never was in the military but i wish i did. I do believe that war will come to American soil in the near future. Thank you sir
Thanks for this and the other videos. Many people want to be more competent in high stress situations and there is a cultural barrier created by movies, video games, and social media that makes it more difficult for people that don’t want to be (or pretend to be) operators.
I would add hunting to the points you make here, for folks that have the opportunity. Deer hunting with 1-2 other people on open public ground in bad weather has a lot of crossover with the physical/mental reaction under stress points that you made here. If I remember correctly, I believe almost all of the best US fighter pilots from WWII had done some form of bird hunting.
You were recommended by one of my viewers. As a former LEO, I agree 100%.
9 Tours?!?! Fuck... I thought I had it bad at 7 over the course of 3 wars....... Didn't know they leaned on you SF guys that hard.
We were the "easy button" for the Army.
@@ModernTacticalShooting I would argue there's nothing easy about a tour of combat, none the less 9. But that's a matter of prospective, I guess. Funny enough, you and I entered the army the same year, though vastly different MOS's.
This is quickly becoming one of my favorite UA-cam channels
Just found your channel. Binging and then gonna go do some training. Thank you Sir.
Found you on Reddit, lefty rifle, righty pistol guy here too. The lack of macho man stories is refreshing. I appreciate how you explain things, and you use examples that aren't always about you being the hero. That part about the GB that had never pulled the trigger on a human shows me how humble you are when you talk about your peers. Thanks for a refreshing experience that I haven't had in a while.
Also, the fact that you mention the normal infantryman and you don't downplay their role in a conflict is awesome. While I didn't see combat, I know a lot of guys that have, and your humble demeanor when talking about other warfighters is great.
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Thank you for your feedback, Glad you enjoyed the video. I try and do my best to stay grounded.
Good information. Thanks for sharing real life.
Indeed , stay safe J.
Cheers
Slow n Smooth Smooth is Fast
Hey Jeff! Love your channel and the tactical knowledge you share. I like the shirt you are wearing in this video. Could you let us know what the brand is of it, and where it can be purchased?
Columbia shirts
@@ModernTacticalShooting - Thank you so much!!! Please keep sharing your wisdom. It has helped me out a bunch in many ways!!!
@@SDOB5150 always more to come!
Excellent content. Very useful. Thanks.
This is a great video, SOCOM has the brightest men
Good stuff! I can relate to the task saturation. Still working on a plan to reduce it.
Thanks for serving and sharing.
Great insight. Thank you.
6:12 pinnacle of analogies Repetitions,files , programming the computer (brain) upgrading the software .then Collection of these files knowledge transfer
Great insight! Love the wristwatch too
Since you've mentioned your library, could you make a video showing your library and talking about your favorite combat books, specially those that influenced you the most about combat.
That is a good, John Keegan's Face of battle and Mask of Conmand are must reads.
I like this channel
1. You get straight to the point
2. You do not plug ads
Thank You....I have a couple sponsors I do mention from time to time.
Algorithm.
Thank You for your service 👍
Good talk...thanks!
I do think that there's an important one step to take for a person who always or for a prolonged time lived in a relatively safe environment. It is to get more connected to the reality of the situation. Because nobody can start dealing with dangerous situations if they never acknowledged it for what it is. And there's a silly but effective game that helps a lot with that - to pretend you are a bored kid in your parent's car, so you look around and call everything you see that grabs your attention. This way you stop tuning things out.
Indeed. Coming to grips with the truth is necessary. In the first moment it can feel like it's a weakening you, because the fear and uncertainty creeps in, but then slowly it starts to build strength as you strip away the Illusions. It is really the only way to do it, otherwise those Illusions will kill you. It's also deeply satisfying in the long run, I think at least if you are a person of character.
In my experience it is amazing how different stresses can prepare you I’m a former ccemtp and those experiences have seemed to allow me to process chaos and stay focused in a number of other situations
Great content as always.
Great stuff! Great knowledge and experience sharing. Subscribed
:: I step up to the lecture and clear my throat to preach::
I have been trained by quiet professionals and do not wish anyone harm or just plain ill will. I get worried, though.
Having lost a loved one who bought the same model bike I did, I have a cautionary tale.
He went up in the mountains and probably died because of object fixation in a turn, without me even knowing he had a motorcycle.
I worry about the ease with which one can buy weapons, before you are one.
I’ve never been to combat but was in a Ranger NG unit. I was trained, then got out. It’s served me well on a few occasions when people have tried to kill me for my secular sermonizing.
Much respect for this trng best suited for pros…
Otherwise, if you’re watching this and you’ve bought your AR and have been playing FPSs, working at the movie theater and wondering when you’ll need to use your “combat skills,” see Kyle Rottenlouse, oops, meant to say Rittenhouse. IMHO he allegedly was a candy ass who went hunting.
Stay out of harm’s way.
Deescalate.
Keep it holstered.
Or, see a recruiter.
Then you definitely want to keep it holstered. I doubt they’re hitting up ppl with firearms charges in peacetime.
Note, I have not googled that yet.
I’m not sure if anyone needed this word. I just have a duty now.
I know I would have told my relative to get his motorcycle endorsement by taking a course. I didn’t get that chance.
Get trained. Join a three gun club. Do hard style martial arts and do tai chi. Learn to knit or garden or something.
Develop inner peace. Be well rounded.
The enemy is usually within.
Don’t UA-cam and get the wrong impression.
Jeff Gurwitch is the real deal. I don’t deserve to shine his boots.
This is good for pros IMHO. Those who want to be pros too.
Not ppl hunters. Again, that’s not the intended audience, but someone’s looking for how to do evil.
Keep an eye out for them.
End of sermon.❤ u guys. Be safe civilians.
Terrific insight here. Thanks!
It's funny, because your mindset is similar to mine, and I too look a professor and shock people when they see me run or play sports. I think it's because you look roughly based on who are as a person while physical ability is just that-an ability. You can be a dentist at heart but still a pro on the field because combat is an action, not personality. Even a dentist needs to be able to defend his country the same way every roman legionary had a profession back home yet still fought well. Ability and personality often don't coincide in real life, only in movies.
Jeff, thank you for adding to this question. this is something every young man who sees himself going into combat wants to know.
Banging' Sangin 2010 🤙
Sangin what a crap hole
The shears vanished at 25:17. Spook Shears escape without detection
In my opinion which is from a random dickhead in the comments on a video.
I think it’s learned but it derives from discipline and will. Mentally to be able to block out the “noise” and depend on your training almost in a dimension between the physical and spiritual.
However in the long run you have to deal with the physical and mental toll of pushing down the things that can get you or your buddy hurt.
It’s like starting with an empty ruck but over time each time adding a brick and carrying it it gets heavier and can be too much. I am not particularly a fan of telling people I don’t know much less trust what each brick represents.
However to find an effective way to take some weight out.
Amazing video 🙂
Thank you
@@ModernTacticalShooting Ya welcome & De oppresso liber!
Love the leadership and strategy wisdom. Godspeed!
🌟...thanks
supergood
Although elite tier 1 & 2 forces meet more combat than "regular" troops theY also have a much lower percentage of veterans suffering from PTSD than found in regular troops. Part of this is the rigorous selection of operators, part is rigorous training and part is physical fitness. But often the biggest part is combat experience UNDER GOOD LEADERSHIP.
Actually there is trending higher suicide rate among Special Operations than regular army
Look ahead, plan ahead. Sage advice.
were the insurgents themselves seen to deploy a combat mindset or are they really as dishonorable and cowardess as we hear?
Some I think were being paid just to shoot at Americans, some were believers and would fight.
@@ModernTacticalShooting okay thanks for sharing your experiences and insight
In Iraq I ran into some pretty good fighters.
Much more talented that the Afghans
It depended on what region and time of year you were there I found. Once the grain and opium harvest started our area had almost zero trouble as every able bodied male was 2-3 guys on motorbikes riding miles to farms to work. The farm owners made their entire annual budget in one month giving a % to the local warlord’s war effort.
Then you’d have trouble until the second harvest of the year was due in around September which was mainly marijuana as it springs up fast in the wetter months.
Rest of the year they supplemented wages by smuggling weapons, providing temporary hides for rockets, being safe houses for Taliban going in country or wounded outgoing, etc. The big money was if they conducted attacks and needed video proof to get paid.
The foreign fighters were trained up to platoon level tactics and 5 guys would gladly attack 50 of you.
To me the cowards were the suicide bombers who’d target markets, schools, hospitals, non Sunni mosques, cafes, etc. Not a single military asset there it was just murder for the sake of undermining their govt. Now that it’s still going on long after we left I do shrug my shoulders and say, “Not so easy to stop is it?”
I’ve joined the Army March of 1991. MOS was a forward observer. Did Four months in Iraq during Desert Storm, then Ft.Polk. Love my Veterans! Hooah!!🍺🍺😎🎸
so here's the key word "PRACTICE"
Long story short..
Yes
It's interesting that you said your fine motor skills don't go out the window, I know this is something of a meme but I was watching a Ryan Macbeth video and he was talking about how when he thought his base was coming under fire he was freaking out and couldn't load his m60 bc of how much his hands were shaking. So it may be different for everyone
Que piensas del airsoft para construir esa mentalidad?
Cool hat 👀
Outstanding Content!!!!
Thank you boss 🥷
Good stuff
16:42 as cliche as it might sound, what you're describing here seems to be a textbook example of the "power of imagination". Obviously imagining can lead to useless daydreaming, but it has a crucial practical use in allowing you to live experiences, in a manner of speaking, without having to be immediately clobbered by the results, so you can grapple with problems time and again before you actually face them. Seems then that a healthy and disciplined imagination is necessary for true leadership.
I suppose the key is maintaining a balance between running those simulations and thinking ahead, but staying firmly grounded in the present so you don't walk into the door right in front of you, so to speak.
Platoon-sized leadership seems to require this balance the most, since commanders higher up the chain can focus more exclusively on the planning/abstract, and all the shooters in your unit can focus on the immediate task at hand, but the small unit leaders (& NCOs) have to bridge that gap and walk and chew gum at the same time. Definitely a real test of a man's mind and character.
Thanks for the video, lots of good stuff to digest.
Thank you for your input
ever since Russia invaded Ukraine I flipped a switch and have been in a combat mindset because I know things are going to get extremely bad soon and it will go kinetic here in america as well
Lets hope not
I really like this channel. Great content, Jeff
Thank You
Wasn't this guy an officer?
Nope
Why was he wearing woodland camies in the desert?
To match Afghans and parts of Afghanistan far from a desert, very wooded.
@@ModernTacticalShooting ahh ok thx for replying. Love ur channel
You sure have alot of pictures of you posing.
You get that with 9 tours of combat
@@ModernTacticalShooting yes sir absolutely
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A dentist??🦷👀 😂😂😂
True I hear it all the time
Incredibly knowledgeable. Equally as honorable and humble
Thank You
Jeff, are there any books you would recommend that talk about real life events that became TTP’s? Meaning real combat situations that have happened for which whomever came back, debriefed and added to tactical TTP’s. I’m trying to get this mind set and try to think in worst case scenarios. Anywhere from being in a convince store and a robber comes in, all the way to actual combat (war) situations that happened and how they got out of it.
I watch a UA-cam guy that talks about what a person did right and what they did wrong in situations like a robbery or gun fight. So, anyway if you have any recommended books for TTP’s I would appreciate it.
I am out of town I will get back with you. I have a pretty extensive library.