Jamey Caldwell | Unit Operator | Ep. 109

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  • Опубліковано 28 гру 2024

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  • @hermanmelville3871
    @hermanmelville3871 Рік тому +25

    As a Navy vet I’m probably violating some unspoken rule, but these Unit guys really are the best. I’m not talking on a technical level. That’s for them and the rest of JSOC to argue about. But, they just seem so much more humble and affable. Every single one of these interviews with them they just come across as a bunch of really cool nerds who happened to have the most awesome job in the world.

  • @pandjwatt123
    @pandjwatt123 2 роки тому +105

    I was a 25u Commo NCO and was fortunate enough to be attached with a support group with these guys. At first I thought I was going to be around a bunch of knuckle daggers. They were all huge with big beards, cool gear, and looked scary as hell. I quickly found out that everyone of them were absolutely geniuses compared to me. They all knew my job better than I did and I learned so much from these guys. He is definitely being humble about his Commo skills.They were truly at a different level than anyone I had ever been associated with.

    • @brandonlee9453
      @brandonlee9453 2 роки тому +3

      I met some of the SF guys while in the field and I related to them so much. Down to earth and relatable.

    • @franktibbett7748
      @franktibbett7748 2 роки тому +16

      Have a buddy from high school that ended up Delta. Smartest guy I've ever met not to mention he just dominated everything he tried and the most humble. They know how to choose them.

    • @TravelatorH8r
      @TravelatorH8r Рік тому +9

      That's what everybody says man, these guys aren't just star football players no, they throw the ball, catch the ball and coach. If they were a rock band every one of them is Lennon and McCartney

    • @nickjohnson710
      @nickjohnson710 Рік тому

      ​@@TravelatorH8r don't bring the fucking beatles into this! One of the worst bands in history.....yep! I just said that

    • @kxkxkxkx
      @kxkxkxkx Рік тому +1

      @@TravelatorH8roddly enough none of the Beatles ever learned to read or write music 😮

  • @loudnoises4627
    @loudnoises4627 2 роки тому +12

    One of the most humble guests I’ve listened to

  • @shinobi9922
    @shinobi9922 3 роки тому +52

    Definitely have Jamey back that was one of the best podcast interviews I have seen.

  • @justaguy1679
    @justaguy1679 3 роки тому +46

    As non military, I’m amazed at the “intricacy” of personnel involved in the war machine. Appreciate you all so much.

  • @KirstenBayes
    @KirstenBayes 2 роки тому +16

    I love that he was the Delta guy that used the line from Navy Seals. Such a legendary moment. I just have to know if the answer was, "I believe you"...

  • @oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078
    @oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078 2 роки тому +7

    He’s been my favorite so far!! Amazing that when he was at the top instead of beating his chest he treated everyone the same. Love how he said come up on this box with me! I could listen to his stories all day.

  • @txtiger1858
    @txtiger1858 3 роки тому +38

    That is interesting when I went to the Delta recruiting briefing, around 1999-2000, they said that if you make it through to being an operator you could stay in your MOS for 3 years and if you decided to stay Delta after that you would have to reclass to 11 series or 18 series for promotion. It is funny to hear that someone who actually did it during that timeframe stayed in his MOS.

    • @motiman2466
      @motiman2466 2 роки тому +5

      yeah I'm glad someone else noticed this. I think our bros in the Corps modeled their recon and raider cycles like that. but I noticed back in the day you would see a unit guy in ranger school or at the q course

    • @brandonlee9453
      @brandonlee9453 2 роки тому +4

      @@motiman2466 All of the SF guys are awesome. It's hard to choose but I'd say my dream would be a Delta Force operator

    • @brandonlee9453
      @brandonlee9453 2 роки тому +2

      MARSOC or PJ are amazing also. It's hard to pick a favorite because they are all great.

    • @ivanr4300
      @ivanr4300 Рік тому +1

      Mine would be devgru!

    • @ufc990
      @ufc990 2 місяці тому

      ​@@brandonlee9453Your dream? Unless youre a track athlete, I have a feeling it'd be a nightmare for you.

  • @tomtin2001
    @tomtin2001 3 роки тому +13

    Bring Jamey back for another session. This was great!!!

  • @mike_braun_1023
    @mike_braun_1023 3 роки тому +25

    This was a great episode with an awesome guest. Been looking forward to hear Jamey talk about stuff in more depth than I have seen before. Very interesting to hear his insight regarding the unit, competitive camaraderie, unit gear and when it became available to its operators, and some operations he was involved with. He seems like a regularly cool dude. Thank you for your time and your service Jamey, and thanks guys for another great episode.

  • @ericolmos7816
    @ericolmos7816 Рік тому +6

    Appreciated his stories and honesty! I always enjoy hearing the difference between DEVGRU and the UNIT great podcast guys!

  • @philby8
    @philby8 2 роки тому +7

    Like the fact that he didn't pull the easy "we're all equal" line when asked about ST6 and spoke his mind about Green Team vs OTC

  • @davewylie654
    @davewylie654 2 роки тому +6

    The Army and Bass fishing go hand and hand. We had a badass rec center on Toledo Bend when I was in 5th ID at Ft Polk. Spent a ton of time on the lake. Caldwell is a badass!!

  • @all4bspinnin311
    @all4bspinnin311 3 роки тому +47

    Jamey was awesome! Definitely bring him back!
    I think one of requirements for the unit is to be a cool, down to earth dude. Every former unit member ive seen interviewed is super cool/chill.

    • @UncleSlam1776
      @UncleSlam1776 3 роки тому +14

      maturity and attitude are a big factor in selection for those units. it matters when you're entrusted with the most difficult missions possible.

    • @all4bspinnin311
      @all4bspinnin311 3 роки тому +5

      @@UncleSlam1776 well said.

  • @robertwilliamsstudent5779
    @robertwilliamsstudent5779 3 роки тому +3

    This guy is solid and down to earth person. True warrior

  • @mc9805
    @mc9805 3 роки тому +31

    Would definitely want Jamey to come back - loved this podcast

  • @leeshivers9187
    @leeshivers9187 Місяць тому

    Thank you for your service, God bless you always 🙏

  • @brandonlee9453
    @brandonlee9453 2 роки тому +1

    If I can just have a month I will be 100% ready. I will workout, eat good and clean, and study. I plan to follow this path.

  • @bobbertee5945
    @bobbertee5945 3 роки тому +62

    Great episode guys, Jamey was an excellent guest, really sounds like a solid dude.....

    • @chrishandsome4267
      @chrishandsome4267 3 роки тому +9

      Well it’s not like he’s gonna be a liquid dude

    • @sigspearthumb3249
      @sigspearthumb3249 3 роки тому +6

      @@chrishandsome4267 Or a gaseous dude.

    • @LvoZee05
      @LvoZee05 3 роки тому +1

      These people replying are some jackasses

    • @sigspearthumb3249
      @sigspearthumb3249 3 роки тому +6

      @@LvoZee05 Missing a sense of humor, dude?

    • @LvoZee05
      @LvoZee05 3 роки тому +1

      @@sigspearthumb3249 calm down it was a joke. Being a jackass ain’t bad

  • @wildcatactual4962
    @wildcatactual4962 3 роки тому +14

    Love this guy. So humble, such a badass. One of the better to best episodes on THE best podcast. Thank you J & D!

  • @hooligansway
    @hooligansway 5 місяців тому

    I must have watched this 20 times now, cag stories never get old.

  • @willwilliams9713
    @willwilliams9713 2 роки тому +2

    Probably the best audio and video out of all your videos

  • @mrs8171
    @mrs8171 3 роки тому +11

    I know of him from serving with friends of his when we were both Lt's. Great guy from what I hear. Not an arrogant douche by any means. Well worth talking to if you can get ahold of him.

  • @eKh79
    @eKh79 2 роки тому +4

    I discovered your channel at the start of the pandemic. And oh boy am I glad I did. You guys made those Friday nights in locked down London so much more enjoyable! Thank you, seriously. I do hope you get much more exposure in 2022. You really deserve it!

  • @boberwin583
    @boberwin583 Рік тому

    I was a PFC and was sent to BNCOC because they needed to fill a slot and my Col wanted me in that class. I was a 71L working in a Commo Section. So I quickly would up being the adjunct Commo SGT when we were in the field because even though I was lowest ranking, I was the only one with a TS Security Clearance and could operate all the equipment. Whenever we did a field exercise, I was the only one who could stay in the Commo tent when we went secure on the net because of the encryption equipment.

  • @sphandengraving5691
    @sphandengraving5691 3 роки тому +7

    Thanks again for another superb conversation gentlemen

  • @MrShapooper
    @MrShapooper 3 роки тому +6

    Possibly the best podcast yet

  • @the-helpful-stranger1154
    @the-helpful-stranger1154 Рік тому +2

    That question near the end about DEVGRU vs The Unit... like watching Babe Ruth mantle up to a tee-ball and take his time. Knocked right out of the park.

  • @PF9O
    @PF9O 3 роки тому +3

    On the front line of the GWOT, massive respects from the UK

  • @jeffcraghead2304
    @jeffcraghead2304 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you all for another great episode!

  • @roypaulcarter4654
    @roypaulcarter4654 2 роки тому +1

    Nice to listen to an American hero. 😊❤ God bless

  • @danielmichaels1505
    @danielmichaels1505 3 роки тому +8

    Looking forward to a second episode with Jamey!

  • @rueridge7597
    @rueridge7597 3 роки тому +21

    Jamie is great guy in addition to amazing operator. Would like to see Bob Keller. Sure Jamie knows him.

    • @markwurz8577
      @markwurz8577 3 роки тому +13

      Robert Keller did combat story. He’s got multiple Long form interviews on UA-cam. Probably why they haven’t already interviewed him. Maybe they will soon.

  • @bellicostevet1388
    @bellicostevet1388 2 роки тому +4

    Also when I worked with these guys they were rolling with Black Hills HP 556 because they gave their ammo to us when they rotated out of Iraq and it was a game changer from green tip.

    • @nickjohnson710
      @nickjohnson710 2 роки тому

      That's great information from another vet who you serve with ,did you get to serve with any British army? 🇬🇧

  • @j-wil1964
    @j-wil1964 3 роки тому +10

    Awesome show! Throughly enjoyed it!

  • @carlmanncomedy
    @carlmanncomedy Рік тому +1

    really nice interview

  • @KibbsFPSHUB
    @KibbsFPSHUB 2 роки тому +1

    I believe now the acronyms for the schools you mentioned at 1hr 15 mins are now ALC and SLC Advanced leadership course and Senior leadership course

  • @stevedunn2635
    @stevedunn2635 3 роки тому +5

    Like Jamey I am also from Connecticut, in my 15 years in the Army I only met three others from my home state. Very rare to meet someone from CT on active duty.

  • @ankr3w1
    @ankr3w1 2 роки тому +2

    I just found this channel and I have to say just listening to these guys is amazing. I'm strapped in for hours of stories now.

  • @frankmousser8691
    @frankmousser8691 2 роки тому +1

    Kinda of guy you could hang out with, super cool. Semper Fi.

  • @rossg4788
    @rossg4788 3 роки тому +5

    Awesome. Would love to watch a part 2 with him

  • @DannyB497
    @DannyB497 3 роки тому +7

    Love the Tora Bora background

  • @ODG-22
    @ODG-22 3 роки тому +3

    Definitely one of my favorite interviews, would be awesome to hear more stories.

  • @MrTomkaeding
    @MrTomkaeding 3 роки тому +33

    The “1 pump rule”. I remember it well.

    • @davewylie654
      @davewylie654 2 роки тому +4

      We cheated so bad the kids from the other block made it Red Ryder only.. hahaa we learned how to mod those. Garbage can lid shield

    • @robling1937
      @robling1937 2 роки тому +9

      I followed that rule when I lost my virginity

  • @thenewpopulists
    @thenewpopulists Рік тому +2

    Great interview. Im of the opinion OBL was allowed to leave. Keep the War on Terror going indefinitely.

  • @ericmitchell3326
    @ericmitchell3326 3 роки тому +2

    15 minutes in and this interview is awesome!! Great guest!!

  • @stevo4547
    @stevo4547 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the stories and insight Jamey! Would love to hear some more from your long, storied career .... TEN deployments to Iraq.... Jeezus! That's not even counting Afghanistan and "other" stuff.... absolutely impressive bro .... I'll be looking out for future episodes... cheers! 🍻

  • @johnwagner308
    @johnwagner308 3 роки тому +5

    Great interview. Love the channel.

  • @AASLT405
    @AASLT405 3 роки тому +2

    Awesome camera angles showing the colors and bookshelve

  • @bebox2495
    @bebox2495 3 роки тому +2

    Outstanding episode. Need to have Jamey back on.

  • @pinchespiderman
    @pinchespiderman 3 роки тому +1

    59:10 I wonder what the NSN for a Minn Kota trolling motor is?

  • @DaleKallio
    @DaleKallio 5 місяців тому

    I so miss my self built PC tower with a boss Never winter Nights account on it😊. I was in a weird job at Ft. Lewis and my section supported 2nd Batt. This is '91. There was some seeds of transformation regarding operator support. Fantastic organization 👍🏻. IFF, reconnaissance force,... Sketchy mix🤨. I see your Hobbit cave is as big as mine. I was fortunate to work with a Sgt. Bodnar who ensured we got our ropes right while diving off a cliff at Lake Belton. My first time was, 'save my life', the second was 'so I won't be afraid of it' 😊. For those in the know, SSG Crosset was my instructor at the C7 course😊 Thermite for the burning house? DS Sexton, an excellent marksman instructor🫡

  • @josephmyers7344
    @josephmyers7344 2 роки тому +2

    I was a 31C for 6 years in big Army from 1987 to 1993.

  • @MrJbrew69
    @MrJbrew69 2 роки тому +1

    I went to PLDC in Grafenveir Germany after a 13 month Afghanistan deployment, then did BNCOC, got out the Army before any chance for ANCOC.

  • @yankbat8481
    @yankbat8481 3 роки тому +4

    Amazing. Have him back.

  • @brendanduffy7981
    @brendanduffy7981 3 роки тому +1

    Great job 👍 I could listen to this guy all night I just downloaded the podcast to watch it again.

  • @tjcim44
    @tjcim44 Рік тому +2

    Gratuitous comment to raise the profile of this post

  • @sanjayjha9255
    @sanjayjha9255 3 роки тому +13

    Phenomenal interview and great stories from Battalion.

  • @Joe_Friday
    @Joe_Friday 2 роки тому +1

    1:28:00 I loved Ultima Online. Probably one of my top gaming experiences ever and definitely my best online gaming experience... so many years ago.

  • @richardwhite7868
    @richardwhite7868 3 роки тому +1

    Thankyou much respect brother

  • @manuellabor2759
    @manuellabor2759 3 роки тому +7

    10 Tours in Iraq !!!...holy crap.

  • @watchlover8297
    @watchlover8297 3 роки тому +2

    Epic video. This and the first one I saw of Shrek on another channel are the best I've seen. All down to the guest, facilitated by the interviewers here who let Jamey speak.

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 2 роки тому +1

    When I was stationed at Stewart we used to take Tower Air (Scare) out of Hunter AAF to NTC before I became a JAG lawyer as a MP

  • @spytown77
    @spytown77 3 роки тому +2

    Amazing! Thanks fellas!

  • @generalkrang7138
    @generalkrang7138 3 роки тому +2

    Great to see better numbers. Keep it up dudes

  • @mrs8171
    @mrs8171 3 роки тому +6

    Great episode guys! Awesome prep too! Suggestion - You should try to get LtCol Randy Hoffman on. He has a phenomenally interesting story to tell from his early days with Force Reconnaissance company, to his officer time where he was pulled to do clandestine (? Singleton) work in the Afghanistan VERY EARLY in the war. His recent story is also interesting in the as a LtCol he was deep selected for a wartime Bn Command which insanely difficult in the Marine Corps, but he had to turn it down in order to publicly address his PTSD. Read the N Y Times article. Brave guy.

  • @zibabird
    @zibabird 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Gentlemen! Shared.

  • @peterpaul7932
    @peterpaul7932 2 роки тому +1

    awesome episode, enjoyed it a lot - keep it coming guys!

  • @johnlee4249
    @johnlee4249 2 роки тому +2

    Yep, great interview, definitely bring Jamey (and Rocky 1) back, and on a sidenote, I really did not ever enjoy using the ANPVS-5's.

  • @blacksitemadhatter6721
    @blacksitemadhatter6721 3 роки тому +2

    I saved some quotes from J.C. thank you for honest insight!

  • @Kriegter
    @Kriegter 3 роки тому +2

    what a nice guy, I saw the "italian job" video that features him in it

  • @WoWDontu
    @WoWDontu 3 роки тому +3

    If Jamey ever comes to Montana, I would love to go fishing

  • @brizzlefarmizzle
    @brizzlefarmizzle 3 роки тому +2

    We're navy seals and we're here to get you out... he's the man

  • @av8tore71
    @av8tore71 2 роки тому +1

    My CO in JAG is now a pro angler and does commercials for bass boats

  • @bobstrawn4994
    @bobstrawn4994 2 роки тому +1

    Great interview

  • @kenlango9312
    @kenlango9312 3 роки тому +4

    Great episode!!!

  • @JHillNC
    @JHillNC 2 роки тому

    Definitely need a round two! This was great.

  • @Megatran007
    @Megatran007 3 роки тому +12

    Would love to listen to a Kevin Holland interview.

    • @Joe_Friday
      @Joe_Friday 2 роки тому

      I have trouble finding videos and much info on him.

  • @brandonlee9453
    @brandonlee9453 2 роки тому +2

    Army Ranger and progress from there is my dream.

    • @Ragnarskol
      @Ragnarskol Рік тому

      Do it! Being in Ranger bn is amazing!

  • @FMD023
    @FMD023 3 роки тому +2

    pROPS TO THIS MAN. FROM SUPPORT TO BECOMING AN OPERATOR. TO TRULY DON'T HEAR A LOT OF SOLDIERS MAKING THRU HIS ROUTE. ITS USUALLY INFANTRY,SF THEN OTC. RESPECT.

  • @sergiovelazquez8316
    @sergiovelazquez8316 3 роки тому +14

    Awesome episode! Would love to hear from anyone in the 24th STS to see what that’s all about!

    • @justrod0731
      @justrod0731 3 роки тому +1

      I know some 24th guys on Instagram

    • @chad5718
      @chad5718 3 роки тому

      I second that

    • @justrod0731
      @justrod0731 3 роки тому +1

      @@chad5718 Listen to Dan Schilling podcasts, he was a CCT for 31 years and was in 24th during Black Hawk Down, I believe he retired in 2016

  • @texmechs4961
    @texmechs4961 3 роки тому +31

    SOF guys did their job too well. So the government was like hey we need to let UBL go. If we get him this early in the campaign, what we gonna do? We need to drag this war out, we're just getting started.

  • @AJ13B
    @AJ13B 3 роки тому +21

    Hearing him talk about the schools and all the training makes me feel like my life has been a waste!

  • @yukefort8402
    @yukefort8402 3 роки тому +3

    You’re doin a great job Jack.

  • @BirdDawg1
    @BirdDawg1 3 роки тому +11

    Yep, the "one pump rule" until that kid shows up with one of those Benjamins haha.

  • @billjordan5507
    @billjordan5507 3 роки тому +3

    STELLAR stuff! Godspeed to all!

  • @stephen3762
    @stephen3762 3 роки тому +6

    Can ya'll get that Navy guy you went to dive school with on?

  • @ethanwu1657
    @ethanwu1657 3 роки тому +41

    Would love to have jamie on here again. Would like to see mike glover too.

    • @rueridge7597
      @rueridge7597 3 роки тому +10

      2nd Jamie. Glover can take or leave.

    • @sphandengraving5691
      @sphandengraving5691 3 роки тому +3

      Yeah it would be nice to see Glover on here I say this because of my own reasons sorry Mike I’m sure you know why I say this cheers

    • @vitigaymer1053
      @vitigaymer1053 2 роки тому +1

      I think Glover has stated he wouldnt do a show with Jack Murphy.

  • @mikebenoit6648
    @mikebenoit6648 3 роки тому +1

    Special Agent Mike from New Haven CT got me out I had Airborne for PO in Hartford CT

  • @SlamDunkMunk
    @SlamDunkMunk Рік тому +2

    Hoora!

  • @philiproseel3506
    @philiproseel3506 Рік тому

    That Chihuahua is The Destroyer of Worlds.

  • @justinclark5032
    @justinclark5032 3 роки тому +10

    Pretty sure he is referring to the Hennessy Hammock when he is talking about what they used in the jungle of Belize. I have one, they are awesome.

  • @JohnGatesIII
    @JohnGatesIII 3 роки тому +7

    LOL. I came up as a 31C - 31W / 25W. Special Operations Communicators had a HELL of a time in Gordon BNCOC / ANCOC, because of having to build regular Army MSE (Multiple Subscriber Equipment) networks. I spent most of my time in the Army supporting Special Operations in SOCEUR SIG DET, JCSE, and 10th SFG (A). I had worked with SOCOM, while at JCSE, to field the SCAMPI terminals that ended up morphing into the SDN - L / M / H terminals. I also had attended the JBS (Joint Base Station) course and the Trojan- Lite course. Never had ANY work with MSE, but that's what Big Army taught at Gordon. I ended up teaching the PSC-5 course during ANCOC, and working with the school house to modify their POI. Good times. I retired in 2011, with 22 years of service, as a 25W4S5WF7.

  • @ransomedavis2208
    @ransomedavis2208 Рік тому +1

    SAS all the way boys, the elite of the elite.

  • @Mojo-IRE
    @Mojo-IRE 2 роки тому +3

    Man what a brilliant guest.

  • @lawrencekirwin9665
    @lawrencekirwin9665 3 роки тому +1

    Outstanding!

  • @Redlight25
    @Redlight25 3 роки тому +3

    More! Great show, I just wish more could be said about certain ops

  • @seabass666
    @seabass666 Рік тому +1

    That guy was laughing at the watching trying to describe it. How can you say the watch sucks without saying the watch sucks, 1:06:47

  • @hammstah9578
    @hammstah9578 2 роки тому +1

    Wait, wait, wait...I thought my friends and I invented the "one-pump rule" for BB gun battles in the park!

  • @watchlover8297
    @watchlover8297 3 роки тому +3

    You went to Kevin Schwantz bike school lol? Class. BTW a great video, this guy is probably the best Tier 1 operator I've seen speak.

    • @JesusChrist2000BC
      @JesusChrist2000BC 3 роки тому +1

      Have you been I heard it was pretty decent? I only wanted to do it because I saw it in a magazine once.