Great interview. Our SASR Operators are World Class, as are our Commandos. I had the privilege of serving in the 1st CDO Regt many years ago. It was really an honor serving with some of the best people I've ever met. All outstanding people, resilient, with adventure in their hearts. The one thing that defines any SF Operator is mental toughness and a sense of humor in dire circumstances. Mark is a perfect example of the kind of person SF attracts.
I am an American Soldier who had the honor to work with TF-66 in Afghanistan. To the Australian people you have a lot to be proud of for the men and women of the ADF. Your SAS troops, Commandos, and "Diggers" are professional Soldiers.
The Aussies are brilliant they have saved our bacon a few times during the wars they don't deserve the crap they have to put up with the ghurkas are amazing too both loyal to the king and our great country Scotland 😂all the best to you all and merry Christmas
You need to get on Wes “H” Hennessey he is an ex Australian special forces solider with the 2nd commando regiment has done missions with delta force , DEVGRU British SAS etc in Afghanistan and deployments with his fellow special forces comrade he has a crazy story would be a amazing interview
@@rp4712 life on the line podcast volume 2 listen to his stories it is crazy he will be on this podcast within 2weeks I already spoke to combat story he said Wes will be on real soon
I’m planing on joining the 2 commado regiment and watched the Wes henessy pod cast it was awesome the sasr are a great special forces unit in every way but I honestly think that the 2 cdo wins in the tag world I think in raiding buildings and cqb they are top 10 in the world the sas would follow very close behind but 2 cdo specialises in it and I’m proud of them for it
Thank you so much for interviewing an Aussie SAS WARRIOR for the first time ! All I can say is THANK YOU for your Service MATE..great interview as always ! Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi !
I was in New Zealand for a month and then Australia for a few weeks in October/November 2001. The differences between the Kiwis and Australians was like night and day. My disdain and disgust toward the Kiwis to this day stems from their attitudes about it - making fun of it, not selling me handicrafts at an artisan market because I was American, etc. The Australians were supportive, showing how much they felt for the USA, a feeling of brotherhood.
I am the ex-wife of 2 combat Vietnam Veterans. The first was a Door Gunner/Crew Chief (2 tours) on UH-1 Huey gunships flying SF’s into Cambodia and Laos in the late 60’s. The 2nd was on the Mekong Delta with the Riverine Assault force ‘66-‘67 (PBR’s armed river boats). Told stories about working with the Aussie’s and the ROK-Korean forces. He was always more than complimentary! Ryan, I very much enjoy these interviews. Perhaps you could encourage more Vietnam Vets to be interviewed. Mark, thank for your service!
@@SALUTE-INT-S the news coverage of what's going on in your part of the world with China seems to be big news for what I have seen of Australian news channels on youtube, compared to what we have heard on national news in Gt Britain. Its very strange over here because it is hardly mentioned (not like it should be anyway) yet it seems massive news over there, and seems very important and a very dangerous situation. I can't understand why we seem to be brushing it under the carpet as if it isn't happening. I am not saying we don't hear nothing about it, but it doesn't seem to be priority news, or taken very seriously.
@@gutz323 China has everyone with a brain very worried. Appeasers everywhere. Our economy has been far to reliant on exports to China. Labor party and part of Liberal Party are CCP psychophants.
I really like your videos man! The myth behind those man is so interesting and I love the stories they tell. I'm from Germany and part of the infantry and I only saw one german KSK commando until now. Such a myth. Would be absolutly legendary if you get a german commando on your Podcast. Much appreciation for your work dude!
I really value this channel. It’s right up there with ShawnRyan Show, TeamHouse, and many others. It’s excellent to preserve the stories of these incredible people.
Mark seems like a very happy chap great interview gentleman nice to see that you are interview with somebody from this special forces Down Under these guys are top Troopers just like the guys in England big shout out to the SBS these Boys do not get the recognition good on you mate glad you made it home safe and have a happy life all the best from the UK
I had a few beers with Mark in 2018 in Melbourne CBD with other regiment boys I was working with at the time, he had just came back from NYC I think, but was now making bespoke leather goods and had this man bag slung over his shoulder and chest, Indiana Jones style, sadly he was wearing a white bog standard T-Shirt and the leather strap must have just been dyed as it left a giant brown go faster stripe on his shirt lol. Nice bloke, enjoyed his stories, clearly well driven.
Many operators from Australia's SF units 2CDO and SASR have extraordinary stories from their military careers and have gone on to do great things post service like Mark. A number of these lads have written books about their time in service and have featured on podcasts like "Life on the Line". Would be awesome seeing another digger on your podcast in the future.
@@l_W7 Couldn't agree more. Have a look at the youtube channel "Life on the Line", their channel is dedicated to exactly that. They've interviewed numerous Australian vets from pretty much every conflict since WW2.
A friend of mines uncle fought in Burma in the Second World War and despised what the Japanese did to him and other prisoners. He also said that fighting alongside Aussies was a privilege and an honour- they were insanely tough and fearless
thanks for content ! i watch these ever day after work makes me remember on hard days it isnt so bad and push through it ! if u can get some ww2 stories be great ! love it keep it up !
I'd absolutely love to hear more from Australian military or even specialist police.. If you can find someone who was in SRG (AFP), SERT (QLD), SOG (VIC) or 2 Commando.. I'd really really love that!
so how would you know?...are you ex SAS or ex Special Forces?? .....what about GROM.?...what about USAF PJs..?...what about Russian Spetsnaz ?...you watch a few UA-cam videos and your an expert on training in the military ??? hope you run into an ex British or American ex special forces guy so you can tell him his training was a walk in the park compared to the Aussie SAS
@@chanang453 I'm a US Army Ranger. Our selection has been rated by both SF and SEAL guys as actually more mental than theirs (mainly due to the lack of sleep and food). I don't know much about GROM, hence why I haven't mentioned it. The PJ's training is very technical but isn't anywhere as near of the same pace as in the video above. Apples and oranges. Russian Spetsnaz is generally much lower in the food chain. It has countless branches that are more specialized and elite... think Alpha Group or GRU. Those boys are more up-to-speed. But if you're talking top of the spear... it would be DELTA and the SAS (on which it was based on). But as for my initial statement, I stand by what I've said about the Aussie SAS - mental (I didn't say the best - big difference).
Re 1:00:00 Those Gurkhas are the perfect mountain warfare option and none better as a special warfare element to support (well, we Americans aren't to be ignored in this regard 😊).
hey nice episode you have been uploading alot of combat stories learn alot about these special operators how about next time you go for some international guest like Germans KSK, Indonesia Kopassus , Russian Alphas, Korean ROK, malasians PASKALS, Indian PARA-SF, French foreign legion, Nepali Gurkhas, Royal Thai Army
I was at Camp Ripley in 2010-11. US SF base adjacent to Aussie/coalition base Holland. Mark would have been at Camp Russell the Aussie SF/SAS base inside Holland. Deh Rawood he discusses was birthplace of Mullah Omar the Taliban leader. No wonder they were ready to fight superior odds.
@@muntjunk-plk3171 they are elite athletes after all.... but deadly ones. It's interesting that they train so hard to pass selection and then complete one of the hardest, if not the hardest selection course in the world. I have nothing but respect for anyone who serves, especially those who gave their all.
Most guys enter spec ops groups mid way through their career. 5 years in tier 1 units are about average length. The open tempo along with the high physical/mental demands really put a toll on the operators.
So many deployments. It takes a huge toll on family. Most guys are divorced multiple times etc. Just hard for a young family to stay together when one is gone constantly
Such a great channel with amazing guests. Would love to see mike glover from fieldcraft, tu lam from ronin tactics, shawn ryan from vigilance elite, and more of shrek.
It's only stupipd if you get caught..... Australia will never be more than a "part-time" army as such, we will never have the ability re. equipment etc that other armies think is normal to have. Battle plans go out the window with the first shot fired.
Be dropped out of the chopper tread water full pack full gear full wedding and then be picked up two hours after after you watch your own teammates sing just find out that there are divers I didn’t need to pick them up that is the mentality of 2C
I was once at Sydney harbour trying to lead out of a chopper and had somebody slipped and smashed their face into the ski of the helicopter they then dropped into the water and all we could do at that point in time was drop with them we floated packs flirting gear and held our self in a circle to the point of people drop back drop gear and we watch that happen little did we know until we got back on ground that we are we being surveyed and all graded
Thanks for the way you covered this. On other people’s coverage of Ukraine I have seen the speech becoming so vile that I no longer fund or watch them.
Probably because of the abc Bull shit story and hyped up media garbage about war crimes in Afghanistan. Next war the government should just send mother Theresa and boy scouts over if they don't want anyone shot. War crimes on an industrial scale will be committed now the Taliban are back in control.
These heroic stories are very sad, what were you doing there in the first place. We got our butts kicked despite all these tough manly stories. Did not have enough brains to retreat properly.
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As an Aussie it's great to finally see an Aussie out on a podcast talking
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Great interview. Our SASR Operators are World Class, as are our Commandos. I had the privilege of serving in the 1st CDO Regt many years ago. It was really an honor serving with some of the best people I've ever met. All outstanding people, resilient, with adventure in their hearts. The one thing that defines any SF Operator is mental toughness and a sense of humor in dire circumstances. Mark is a perfect example of the kind of person SF attracts.
I am an American Soldier who had the honor to work with TF-66 in Afghanistan.
To the Australian people you have a lot to be proud of for the men and women of the ADF. Your SAS troops, Commandos, and "Diggers" are professional Soldiers.
They're being shit on pretty hard right now tbh.
The Aussies are brilliant they have saved our bacon a few times during the wars they don't deserve the crap they have to put up with the ghurkas are amazing too both loyal to the king and our great country Scotland 😂all the best to you all and merry Christmas
@@RossNaylor-nh5uv Thanks mate.
It's so great to see Mark taking on the big jobs and coming back to start a new life. He's one of the most impressive humans around... ❤
Thank you Mark for your interview as well as your dedication and service to keep us Australians safe. Well done mate.
You need to get on Wes “H” Hennessey he is an ex Australian special forces solider with the 2nd commando regiment has done missions with delta force , DEVGRU British SAS etc in Afghanistan and deployments with his fellow special forces comrade he has a crazy story would be a amazing interview
Wow, could you tell me on which podcast he did this on?
@@rp4712 life on the line podcast volume 2 listen to his stories it is crazy he will be on this podcast within 2weeks I already spoke to combat story he said Wes will be on real soon
I’m planing on joining the 2 commado regiment and watched the Wes henessy pod cast it was awesome the sasr are a great special forces unit in every way but I honestly think that the 2 cdo wins in the tag world I think in raiding buildings and cqb they are top 10 in the world the sas would follow very close behind but 2 cdo specialises in it and I’m proud of them for it
Thank you so much for interviewing an Aussie SAS WARRIOR for the first time
! All I can say is THANK YOU for your Service MATE..great interview as always ! Aussie Aussie Aussie Oi Oi Oi !
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE!!! OI OI OI!!!! Not even an Aussie but that has got to be one of the most awesome chants out there.
I was in New Zealand for a month and then Australia for a few weeks in October/November 2001. The differences between the Kiwis and Australians was like night and day. My disdain and disgust toward the Kiwis to this day stems from their attitudes about it - making fun of it, not selling me handicrafts at an artisan market because I was American, etc. The Australians were supportive, showing how much they felt for the USA, a feeling of brotherhood.
Lol I want to meet some kiwis now
@@CallofWar5 just come to Australia, anyone who’s not a shit kicker in NZ comes here anyway lol
Nah mate I'm guessing that was Auckland,we love Americans.
@@ludwigdrummer3206 Well at the time it was Auckland, Nelson, Queenstown. Really surprising. I hope it's different now.
@@valdivia1234567 Unity in Adversity sorry that happened"lest we forget"
I am the ex-wife of 2 combat Vietnam Veterans. The first was a Door Gunner/Crew Chief (2 tours) on UH-1 Huey gunships flying SF’s into Cambodia and Laos in the late 60’s. The 2nd was on the Mekong Delta with the Riverine Assault force ‘66-‘67 (PBR’s armed river boats). Told stories about working with the Aussie’s and the ROK-Korean forces. He was always more than complimentary! Ryan, I very much enjoy these interviews. Perhaps you could encourage more Vietnam Vets to be interviewed. Mark, thank for your service!
Yes! Aussie operator. Thanks Mark for kicking arse and representing Australia. love ya bro.
Thank this guy for his service and the rest of the men and women of the Australian defence force
We're gonna need them the way the Chinese are acting up. (I hope not)
@@SALUTE-INT-S the news coverage of what's going on in your part of the world with China seems to be big news for what I have seen of Australian news channels on youtube, compared to what we have heard on national news in Gt Britain. Its very strange over here because it is hardly mentioned (not like it should be anyway) yet it seems massive news over there, and seems very important and a very dangerous situation. I can't understand why we seem to be brushing it under the carpet as if it isn't happening. I am not saying we don't hear nothing about it, but it doesn't seem to be priority news, or taken very seriously.
@@gutz323 China has everyone with a brain very worried.
Appeasers everywhere.
Our economy has been far to reliant on exports to China.
Labor party and part of Liberal Party are CCP psychophants.
Mark Wales is what I imagine Doomguy looks like under his armor. Super great podcast by the way!
I'm hooked on these stories man. I have many family members in the military so I really appreciate hearing these stories!
Thank you for your service!
Great to hear from an Aussie SAS soldier. Keep up the great interviews Ryan!
Great to see Foreign Tier 1 SOF getting featured!
Thank you for having one of our finest on your podcast.
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I really like your videos man!
The myth behind those man is so interesting and I love the stories they tell.
I'm from Germany and part of the infantry and I only saw one german KSK commando until now. Such a myth.
Would be absolutly legendary if you get a german commando on your Podcast.
Much appreciation for your work dude!
I’ll start looking. Thank for the suggestion!
@@CombatStory That would be absolutely crazy
I really value this channel. It’s right up there with ShawnRyan Show, TeamHouse, and many others. It’s excellent to preserve the stories of these incredible people.
Love Combat Stories so much - thank you Ryan for doing these and thank you to Mark on this one for his stories
It’s my pleasure!
Your podcast is fantastic - I'm a Vietnam Navy helicopter gunship veteran but nothing like your guests have done - so enjoyable - keep it going please
Thanks for your service to the planet,Mark! That was a great podcast!
Outstanding! Keep em coming Ryan. Thanks To Mark as well…🇺🇸🇦🇺👍
I love this show its interesting to hear from tier 1 operatives from different countries
I stayed in this guy's house on air bnb, a couple of Jocko videos later, this turns up in my feed. Lol.
Love the podcast bro!!!
Great episode, each gets better....
Really appreciate the support! It means a lot!
Good on’ya Dig
Another great interview
Mark seems like a very happy chap great interview gentleman nice to see that you are interview with somebody from this special forces Down Under these guys are top Troopers just like the guys in England big shout out to the SBS these Boys do not get the recognition good on you mate glad you made it home safe and have a happy life all the best from the UK
Another interesting conversation, thank you for continuing to open our perspective
You should do a podcast on John (horse) McLeod, he served in the New Zealand SAS,he is legend.
Thanks Mark great to hear a bit more of the story
The grenade story alone makes it worth the watch, Great interview!
I had a few beers with Mark in 2018 in Melbourne CBD with other regiment boys I was working with at the time, he had just came back from NYC I think, but was now making bespoke leather goods and had this man bag slung over his shoulder and chest, Indiana Jones style, sadly he was wearing a white bog standard T-Shirt and the leather strap must have just been dyed as it left a giant brown go faster stripe on his shirt lol. Nice bloke, enjoyed his stories, clearly well driven.
FANTASTIC, captivated the whole time a great man thanks for the video.
Such a fascinating story, thanks for sharing.
Many operators from Australia's SF units 2CDO and SASR have extraordinary stories from their military careers and have gone on to do great things post service like Mark. A number of these lads have written books about their time in service and have featured on podcasts like "Life on the Line".
Would be awesome seeing another digger on your podcast in the future.
@@l_W7 Couldn't agree more. Have a look at the youtube channel "Life on the Line", their channel is dedicated to exactly that. They've interviewed numerous Australian vets from pretty much every conflict since WW2.
A friend of mines uncle fought in Burma in the Second World War and despised what the Japanese did to him and other prisoners.
He also said that fighting alongside Aussies was a privilege and an honour- they were insanely tough and fearless
Fantastic interview from both men
Cheers mate put more Aussies on
That dude looks like an Australian David Boreanaz lol.
Appreciate the love for OZ & NZ forces!
Great Story, Great Content, Great Work💯 Thank you, Yeeeeee🤟🏽😎
Bought the book because of this podcast - keep up the great work
I always look forward to Saturdsys Combat Stories!
Guy is a maniac !! Great episide Ryan keep em coming
Picked up a copy of his book looking forward to reading it.
Probably one of the best books I have ever read about the unit.
Keeping it simple on a Saturday but loved listening. 😍
Your channel is growing!! I love it!
thanks for content ! i watch these ever day after work makes me remember on hard days it isnt so bad and push through it ! if u can get some ww2 stories be great ! love it keep it up !
Wat a awesome podcast,wat a man,ty for yr service both of you.
Surely NZSAS next!
NZ regiment guys don't usually talk much.
This guy totally looks SAS. Fantastic story.
Ryan did it again!
Love the vid, keep it up! Is there a SOB part 3 coming out?
I'd absolutely love to hear more from Australian military or even specialist police.. If you can find someone who was in SRG (AFP), SERT (QLD), SOG (VIC) or 2 Commando.. I'd really really love that!
God I miss Sydney nothing like jumping out of a scoop landing and have a full pack it’s awesome
Great interview
Need more SAS/SBS
Australia is all about the coffee.
Aussie SF are tough as nails.
This geezer looks like David Boreanaz from Seal Team lol
Australian SAS selection makes the US/UK selections look like a walk in a park. Mental.
so how would you know?...are you ex SAS or ex Special Forces?? .....what about GROM.?...what about USAF PJs..?...what about Russian Spetsnaz ?...you watch a few UA-cam videos and your an expert on training in the military ??? hope you run into an ex British or American ex special forces guy so you can tell him his training was a walk in the park compared to the Aussie SAS
@@chanang453 I'm a US Army Ranger. Our selection has been rated by both SF and SEAL guys as actually more mental than theirs (mainly due to the lack of sleep and food). I don't know much about GROM, hence why I haven't mentioned it. The PJ's training is very technical but isn't anywhere as near of the same pace as in the video above. Apples and oranges. Russian Spetsnaz is generally much lower in the food chain. It has countless branches that are more specialized and elite... think Alpha Group or GRU. Those boys are more up-to-speed. But if you're talking top of the spear... it would be DELTA and the SAS (on which it was based on). But as for my initial statement, I stand by what I've said about the Aussie SAS - mental (I didn't say the best - big difference).
@@spilot1016 so is aussie sas selection tougher then UK sas selections?
@@Andrew-dy1xiFrom what I've seen, I'd say yes.
@@spilot1016 you talking about RASP or Ranger school?
Looks like someone that would skull a beer from a prosthetic leg
Love to see Canadian JTF2 on here!
Check out the episode with Jeff Depatie. He's former JTF2.
Re 1:00:00 Those Gurkhas are the perfect mountain warfare option and none better as a special warfare element to support (well, we Americans aren't to be ignored in this regard 😊).
Please get as many British Elite on here 💪🏽
nice 1 m8
Gotta get back back on Australian survivor mate!
When we gonna get a sheep dip or a FFL guy?
hey nice episode
you have been uploading alot of combat stories learn alot about these special operators
how about next time you go for some international guest like Germans KSK, Indonesia Kopassus , Russian Alphas, Korean ROK, malasians PASKALS, Indian PARA-SF, French foreign legion, Nepali Gurkhas, Royal Thai Army
Is that the nyc 1 train sign behind him?
Is it just me or this super individual look like the Master Chief from the TV series, Seal Team?
What me it does look like Jason Hayes
All these spec ops dudes have giga Chad jawlines. It doesn’t matter what the race maybe.
Up the Aussies!
Hopefully Dan Marino's wife from Sep 11 sees this. That would be cool
AUSSIE AUSSIE AUSSIE, OI OI OI 🇦🇺
I was at Camp Ripley in 2010-11. US SF base adjacent to Aussie/coalition base Holland. Mark would have been at Camp Russell the Aussie SF/SAS base inside Holland. Deh Rawood he discusses was birthplace of Mullah Omar the Taliban leader. No wonder they were ready to fight superior odds.
How come on Sea Patrol the SAS guy only got a pistol? 😜. Seriously, great interview.
Love the ANZACs, kiwi SAS dont tend to open up though
That's so true very kiwi trait ,also let's not forget the Fijian warrior they are par excellence.
What is the opening/closing song?
Sport rock from audio jungle.
@@CombatStory Thank you!
I love your videos so much. Have you tried reaching out to Mike Glover?
East Timor is a training scenario depending on how when where and why you are in the force
Why do so many discharge early in the regiment and not do 20+ years?
Yeh good question. Maybe the the Op tempo, and the intensity of staying on top of your game through multiple reinforcement cycles 🤷🏼
@@muntjunk-plk3171 they are elite athletes after all.... but deadly ones. It's interesting that they train so hard to pass selection and then complete one of the hardest, if not the hardest selection course in the world. I have nothing but respect for anyone who serves, especially those who gave their all.
JC yeh and not to mention having a normal life as well. Spec Ops is dangerous and by the age of 35+ u probs got a family and other shit going on
Most guys enter spec ops groups mid way through their career. 5 years in tier 1 units are about average length. The open tempo along with the high physical/mental demands really put a toll on the operators.
So many deployments. It takes a huge toll on family. Most guys are divorced multiple times etc. Just hard for a young family to stay together when one is gone constantly
Such a great channel with amazing guests. Would love to see mike glover from fieldcraft, tu lam from ronin tactics, shawn ryan from vigilance elite, and more of shrek.
Fuckin fuck yeah man what a hell of a good dude!!
It's only stupipd if you get caught..... Australia will never be more than a "part-time" army as such, we will never have the ability re. equipment etc that other armies think is normal to have. Battle plans go out the window with the first shot fired.
Be dropped out of the chopper tread water full pack full gear full wedding and then be picked up two hours after after you watch your own teammates sing just find out that there are divers I didn’t need to pick them up that is the mentality of 2C
The ones that can repel out of a helicopter and be scoot and all have two drop pack and ski and once you drop pack you never go back to C remember me
Hey, Give a shout out to Kentucky Ballistics, 50 Cal Blew up he is hurt
Do not submit to the judiciary in Melbourne..
I was once at Sydney harbour trying to lead out of a chopper and had somebody slipped and smashed their face into the ski of the helicopter they then dropped into the water and all we could do at that point in time was drop with them we floated packs flirting gear and held our self in a circle to the point of people drop back drop gear and we watch that happen little did we know until we got back on ground that we are we being surveyed and all graded
Please get South African recces on the podcast
Thanks for the way you covered this. On other people’s coverage of Ukraine I have seen the speech becoming so vile that I no longer fund or watch them.
Hectic i got rejected from the KISS army
looks like Tom Satterly
I would love an explanation why 5 cowards hit the thumbs down
Probably because of the abc Bull shit story and hyped up media garbage about war crimes in Afghanistan.
Next war the government should just send mother Theresa and boy scouts over if they don't want anyone shot.
War crimes on an industrial scale will be committed now the Taliban are back in control.
Rising tide of mass psychosis?
Maybe?
I want to be a macho man
Village people song
Australia is too politically correct to have any warrior's
That has to be sarcasm 😂
America is always Number 1 our Troops that is🇺🇸
America smells
@@firstnamelastname-ys3mz are you mad? You have to work a shitty 9 to 5 job just to get by barely making it paycheck to paycheck.?? Lmfao 😂
Isn't there an investigation against this organisation for war crimes in Afghanistan? Is this guy from the same group?
Interigators are RUPPERTS and few puppies !
These heroic stories are very sad, what were you doing there in the first place. We got our butts kicked despite all these tough manly stories. Did not have enough brains to retreat properly.
Hope the Aussies can take their Country back.