18D Special Forces Medic | Former Green Beret

[@FNGACADEMY]

Being told SOCM is now 9 months long. Good luck boys! Go get it!

[@muriloninja]

Is that the "long course"? I thought that was even longer?

[@stevohmelike]

Fuuuuck that. Instead of death by PowerPoint, it’s mega death now.

[@juliam1017]

@@muriloninja Yes. Add 16 weeks.

[@DJJordo]

I thought it was like 18 months

[@brandonbeavers4668]

36 weeks in SOCM and 16 weeks of SFMC do 52 weeks total.

[@notyourgoat7489]

Massive respect to Buck for not talking about things that could risk his SF brothers for views.

[@goadken]

"Work harder than everyone else and go get what you want." ...that's right baby!

[@matthewwilliamson2715]

Buck: Let’s be honest we wanna keep the blood on the inside Internal bleeding: uhhh......... 😰

[@600GRANT]

I was being mentored by a PA who was an 18D in my unit so I would be successful in the Q Course. He took his time with me especially on the preventative medicine side of the house since I was already a nationally registered paramedic before I entered the Army as a grunt. Too bad Afghanistan 01'-02' had other plans for me and my military career. No regrets, I did my job and went to combat with my men versus staying behind to prep for the Q course. It is what it is.

[@N4bpp1]

Served as SF medic camp Bu Dop 1967. On December 3, 1967 I was messed up. Thank God for my SF team mate, med chopper, and 93 evac. Then SF medic was called 91B4, now 18D.

[@am3170]

SOCM is 9-10 months. SFMS is 4-5 months. A total for both courses 13-15 months without a recycle. Around 75% of people graduate both courses with a recycle.

[@field31]

How many blacks????

[@x8vior]

@@field31wym uncle ruckus

[@johnpaultuma6631]

@@field31what really matters is if your competent enough to pass the class not your skin color. Don’t let your skin tone make you shy away from your goals, this is America in 2023. Did barrack not try and become president because there had never been an African American president? NO he just was driven enough to go become the president!

[@field31]

@@x8vior 😂😂😂You know it ain't any blacks hardly in there. I'm a army veteran. I know

[@field31]

@@johnpaultuma6631 I'm a veteran of the gulf war and I happly decline to fight with a bunch of weak azz toy soldier's. Thanks for the motivation though.

[@sgt.grinch3299]

This was my dream job 18D. When I went to Bragg I ended up fracturing my spine and messing it up very badly. Six months after the injury the Surgeon pulled my Airborne status and recommended I receive a medical discharge. Thanks for the opportunity 19th SFGA, C Company. Much love and respect for all SF Operators . Keep up these positive videos. They are great.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks bro! sorry to hear about the back man that is rough

[@YetiTurmoil]

How did you fracture it?

[@vardaanbhat6780]

I'm sorry to hear that. How are you doing these days?

[@johnnyv8172]

Been waiting for this ! Thanks, great video !

[@SantiagoAriasEskapa]

Yes!!! I´ve been waiting for this one!! Thank you Buck!

[@caciquemabodamaca2073]

Great video!! You've inspired me on getting back on track to go special operation putting in the hard work!! 💪🏾

[@kasiosseijuro8494]

Thanks for the info, Buck. I've been looking forward to this for a while. Glad to see your constant growth.

[@jonathanl7256]

Dude, you motivate the living shit out of me. Keep doin what you’re doing and always appreciate your insight and perspective on everything. Going buy your book now!

[@jakescalli7856]

My father was a fifth group medic 18 delta mad respect to you guys ✊

[@pitbull8953]

Thank you bro, since u started this, im trying to follow ur advices! Thank you! 💪

[@johnpaultuma6631]

All these videos are gonna help people get selected and figure out there career path they’d like to go for, for many years to come. You’re seriously really helping a lot of people out Buck thank you so much man I sincerely appreciate you and your content!

[@RealBREAKtheArtist]

Once again, great video Buck! I am interested to hear more about 18A, 18OA, and 18F. These seem to not be talked about as much as the other MOS’s. Thank you!

[@jmik6229]

Always such a positive and optimistic message, great channel

[@duanemcclurg7897]

Mad respect! We had a supply guy in Germany, went to sapper school, got his tab. The next day off the plane he was in front of the promotion board and got his E-5 and asked why he didn’t have his tab sewed on before he left. CSM knew he was going to pass.

[@Chuck357]

Starting the day right with this video👊 Great video and as always plenty of info, much appreciated Buck!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks bro!

[@boostloaded6437]

Been following you for a while on the channel, some very informative stuff Buck. Appreciate the insight on 18D. I never considered SF community but listening to you throughout the last few months it’s like you planted a seed! now my window is opening up for reup/reclass or ets and I got some decisions to make. Also you were a 92G prior, man talk about a workhorse! Keep rocking Buck thanks again for the content🔥🥃🇺🇸

[@thelegendarycamel]

THANK YOU BUCK!!!!!!! The one video I've been waiting every upload for!!!!!!! This insight is key!!!!

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet bro!

[@irontarkus7045]

Keep up the great work inspiring the youth and dropping those knowledge bombs Bucky Boy!

[@etherealmosko9060]

Thank You! Great Content as always. 🤙

[@doubletap7788]

Great vid brother! Keep up the great work and I’m looking forward to getting your book in the mail tomorrow! MUCH LOVE AND RESPECT MY BROTHER! SALUTE! @FNG ACADEMY

[@gabrielmonteiro1157]

Another great video! Keep it up Buck 💪

[@vielmannag]

Hey Buck, this is really inspiring! This is a dream of mine and this is super motivating. Was nervous seeing as I’m a woman a lot of people have attempted to tell me I won’t make it but your videos are pushing me forward. Kudos, man. Hope to be as great as you one day 💪🏼💪🏼💪🏼

[@dylanmerediths]

Been waiting for this. Want nothing more than to go through SOCM

[@FNGACADEMY]

get after it!

[@CelticCatholic]

Thanks for the ending needed that brother!

[@scottcrump7729]

Brother, good work ! I'm a newbie here , just wanted to thank you for your service and your channel, excellent 👍.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks bro!

[@davidw6828]

Should have atleast 100k subs. Top tier content!

[@tgreen603]

This is good. I want to he a medic or weapons sergeant. Most likely a medical sergeant. Thanks for doing this video man. Love it!

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet bro thanks for watching!

[@Csharp7707]

Good luck!

[@chrisduncan4406]

Been waiting for this video for a bit, currently a 68w with a Kinesiology degree. Selection is coming up and the dream is an 18D. Got to talk to two of them down in Florida while visiting my brother (he’s in group)and these guys are just on another level. They convinced me to go the 18d route instead of PA school and been watching your channel ever since. Love the content!

[@johnnycatR58]

Go crush it doc.

[@arttrumbo9496]

Those 18Ds did you dirty if they convinced you to go to selection instead of IPAP lol!

[@chrisduncan4406]

@@arttrumbo9496 Nah, the IPAP program will always be there. My body however, will not always be able to handle the stressors of SF. IPAP is the contingency plan.

[@SxCR4WR]

@@chrisduncan4406did you make it?

[@chrisduncan4406]

@@SxCR4WR nah, I decided to give that life up and become a hairstylist…the world deserves to be silky smooth

[@Zahrio]

Hey man just want to say your videos are awesome and super helpful, and I appreciate your content. I’m going for NSW instead of SF but your tips and ideas can be applied to any job.

[@carolgreen5805]

My grandson is a special forces medic,presently in language. Thank you.

[@NomadicMaleClan]

This video is gold man 🔥🔥

[@Godloveization]

Great information, outstanding and realistic motivation. Keep this going 🇺🇸

[@FNGACADEMY]

will do thanks bro!

[@Culperrr]

Hell yeah. When I graduate from college in two years, enlist in 18x, and get through what I need to get through, 18D is the route I want to go down. Not only is it a solid job in SF, but it gives you an extra layer to put on your resume if/when you get out of SF. The present is important, but it's also important to prepare for the future. Great vid Buck.

[@vishnupeechara2247]

Did you end up doing it?

[@Culperrr]

@@vishnupeechara2247 No. I decided to drop out of college because I believed that work experience was worth more than going further into debt. I work in the telecommunications sector as an engineer. I am going back to school part time for business, though. Joining the military is still a goal of mine, but I would join as an officer. The path has changed, but the goal has stayed the same.

[@vishnupeechara2247]

@@Culperrr Good to know. I didn't think you would reply this quickly to be honest but thanks I guess. Do you plan on being an officer for SF?

[@cool_hand_robb4486]

TY Buck 👊 needed to hear what you said at the end. Might be out of my league but you can't outwork me!

[@braydenkenney3313]

Had a 68W in my 11B platoon that got some SOCM cross training or something and I didn't know it was covered by an NDA. He told me about it and that shit is crazy. Mad respect to the medics that do all that because when it comes time to save lives they can be as effective as possible and that's all that matters.

[@legendaryhamster5211]

Thx for the info Buck👊

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet!

[@ashharkausar413]

In this video you mentioned how you had to work harder than everyone else in grad school. Would you consider making a video on how to manage time in the military while going through school? Maybe gives some examples on how you managed to pass grad(or undergrad) while in the military. Thank you!

[@skolfd4494]

Wildland firefighter hotshot taking my EMT rn. Absolutely love it! I wanna be an 18Delta eventually. Can’t express how much I love learning about medicine in the field. Unfortunately I can’t wait to apply it when needed

[@bassr.1641]

Thank you so much Buck! I've been waiting for this! And every time I hear "cook" now, I think "You're gonna be a cow killer!"

[@FNGACADEMY]

LMAO same!

[@kobehicks6441]

Master’s degree - praise God 🙌🏾 you’re a beast

[@canepride305]

I was a 92G. I totally agree with you it sucks. I'm glad you didn't have to do another 3yrs in that MOS.

[@Joe_Friday]

That makes sense. I assumed the deltas started the q course with everyone else. I always assumed the deltas graduated a year behind.

[@SydneyGayleJr8]

Blesss you Sir Buck 🙏🇯🇲🍃

[@noblast1967]

I was 18 years 55D EOD, but worked with a lot of 18’s...very cool guys.

[@msfkmsfk]

Good motivational video I really appreciate and if I go special forces then I probably might go 18D.

[@la-downoah5199]

Yes! I’m so ready! I leave for selection in august!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Nice!

[@la-downoah5199]

@@FNGACADEMY your videos motivate me so much. I’m constantly listening to your advice and implementing everything you say into my daily routine to get me physical and mentally prepared

[@AFGixxeR88]

@@la-downoah5199 go get it bro! Where are your numbers at? Hit up 18a fitness if you need help with your numbers.

[@la-downoah5199]

@@AFGixxeR88 I’m on week 5 with Kevin from 18a shit is killer but an amazing program

[@hallmichael35]

This is my goal if I get selected. I love doing anything medical, and wanna be there for the team when shit hits the fan

[@god-la-7wins-verdad-942]

Dope, appreciated

[@classified6959]

My dad was prior served and was selected in feb. 1990 for the Q course. He was given 18D because he had a better GT score than most of his class. He was dropped about halfway through and wasn't given a shot at another 18 series MOS. He had to do needs of the Army. Unfortunately, it left a sour taste in his mouth but he still served 14 years. His prior service was as a mortarman in the Marine Corps, I think he would have done well as a 18B or C

[@EsdHuncho]

Ik this is an old video but just wanted to say this was inspiring man. I never applied myself in school and flunked out of community college years ago, so I was surprised when my gt score was enough for a sof contract but I was afraid of washing out so I went for 68w, not that it’s easy either.

[@emmanuelawosusi2365]

How was it

[@EsdHuncho]

@@emmanuelawosusi2365passed! just got to my first unit

[@Guchi2772]

Hey Buck, thanks for your content. Can you make a video about SF warrant officers?

[@FNGACADEMY]

will do!

[@Guchi2772]

@@FNGACADEMY thanks man, take care

[@ronin18D]

If you get dropped from the 18D course, instructors can recommend for you to.be sent to another 18 series MOS, but it has a lot to do with your attitude and if you possess that potential.

[@gameocalypse6040]

Love it man. Glad to hear being an 18D can open a lot of doors so it's more than worth the effort in the long run. Shout out to 18A fitness as well, it's been kicking my ass daily for three weeks so far and I'm loving every minute of it. 🤘 Completely unrelated, but is it possible to do additional language schools down the road? Are they in person, remote, or mixed? Asking the latter due to joining national guard, but I like the prospect of learning multiple languages

[@I.am.His.007]

Do you have to do 18A to do 18D?

[@gameocalypse6040]

@@I.am.His.007 No, two separate MOS. You'd need to be an officer to be an 18A.

[@I.am.His.007]

@@gameocalypse6040 oh okay, thank you. So for 18d, I do basic training like everyone else and then the training? Also is there anything else I need to know for 18d? I can't find any videos on KZbin

[@gameocalypse6040]

@@I.am.His.007 Ya, basic then AIT and selection. You can put down your preferred MOS and language(s) during selection and have an increased chance of possibly getting what you want. I guess a lot of people turn away from 18D because it extends the training time pretty significantly to get you through the medic courses.

[@I.am.His.007]

@@gameocalypse6040 okay thank you, how long is everything?

[@Csharp7707]

Hey buck, I’m planning on joining through the 18x program when I turn 20 (about a year). I’ve been training on my own time and just over two months of hard work I feel like a new person, I can’t imagine where I’m going to be when I sign. I had 18D in mind when I started and knowing I have to work harder gets me fired up! Thank you so much for making these videos, I wish you all the best in life!

[@elchuzalongo4339]

Nice, good luck

[@Robert_H_Diver]

Update?

[@R2WSF]

They’ve been switching stuff up I believe. My uncle went for the 18x through the Army NG. He shipped as an 18B, he already knew what his MOS was going to be. Supposedly they’ve been allowing you to choose before you even go

[@tylerharrell3237]

Only in the guard. You know your unit before you leave, you basically go to fill that slot in your guard unit. Not that way in active duty. The 18x equivalent in the guard is called REP63 contract

[@Ztak501]

Buck to answer your first question if you fail any phase of SOCM there is a board process, where cadre and higher leadership will review your performance and decide your fate. Similar to ranger school, you could recycle that phase, or get dropped from SOCM completely where you may or may not get the opportunity to request a different MOS, based off the boards reccomendation.

[@ljmorgan784]

I was wanting to go for the Navy but the more I see these I'm considering Army sounds like a better route for going special operations. Green berets seem like the real quiet professionals.

[@MegaSkippy1234]

Thanks for sharing... will you do next a religius life on the team and nutrition tips?

[@FNGACADEMY]

I can for sure

[@dwaynehagle7445]

Finally My Wheel house Former 91AP Was Combat Medic,Expert Field Medical Badge.It's what I wanted

[@picolascage5270]

Hey man love your personality and channel. Quick question, what's your opinion about the ussocom's hyper enabled operator program? When you were in, did you hear about exoskeletons or anything of that nature and do you think it's practical?

[@michaelmathews4554]

Thank you!

[@FNGACADEMY]

You're welcome!

[@jcscustoms1991]

Being a pin cushion in Whiskey school was annoying. Then we got to the point that's how we felt anything

[@randalldrew6044]

We use to carry silver nitrate, to quickly stop the bleeding. It hurts and burns, but it works quickly. I was shot three times, while conducting a raid. The silver nitrate helped me, but the quick-care, hurt worst than being shot.

[@AZ-wg3eg]

We trained SOCM at our hospital in the TICU (trauma ICU) Pretty smart guys

[@Ash-yx6zi]

awesome vid. can you do a video on SF warrant officer?

[@FNGACADEMY]

will do

[@elfhighmage8240]

I humbly ask for a video on the ODB and ODC units.

[@marknemeth539]

Opsec....baby..good video brother 👍..

[@lemonshuh6340]

Yeah that secretive 18D medical training is the Greatest of All Time

[@Charlie-sj6dv]

See what you did there

[@PARRISHMELLOTT]

What kind of AR do you have hanging behind you? It looks like the IWI Zion which I just bought I love It AWESOME RIFLE i am just curious. Thanks buck!!!

[@stevohmelike]

It depends on aptitude. But the training is meant to spoon feed us knowledge. Unknown if everyone can reset MOS. But I think it’s up to cadre, kind of putting in a big word and squeeze in with another group.

[@AJ13B]

I know someone who got dropped from the 18D course and he was offered an 18B slot and he took it, he had to leave the Q course cuz he had a severe infection during SERE school :(

[@sleepingninjaquiettime]

Curious about SF commo guys. The SF guys we worked with said that it was the most laid back job in the SF in terms of going out the wire. They said that they barely seen thier commo guy and when we did see him he looked like a normal out of shape civil. Idk maybe he was or maybe he was some NCO from the army who was attached to them. Definitely would be interested in hearing about that MOS.

[@sisirkumarsen3269]

Brother love from india.... I watch your videos to get selected in para sf (special forces (army)) .....thanks brother❤

[@TheTuscaloosa]

My sons dream job. OSUT almost done. Hope is getting selected.

[@billnye4436]

Can u make a video on the training u do before a each deployment like how long it takes and stuff

[@FNGACADEMY]

sure

[@michaelgreen7511]

Everybody knows the hardest and most challenging SF MOS is the 18B...hahaha! Seriously, you're putting out great stuff!

[@alexxcooke7003]

Can you please ask a Delta buddy what happened to the guys that got dropped from SOCM? I'd really love to go, that's my dream but I also have some testing anxiety and have a history of not performing well on tests even when I know the material. Nothing that's going to discourage me from going 18D when I have the opportunity. Thank you Sean, and thanks for all of the information.

[@dannyroberts8259]

You wouldn’t happen to be able to do a video on the Regimental Reconnaissance Company and if you’ve had run ins with them?

[@markwiser6760]

I’m at SWC rn and I’ve been hearing that people who drop out of SOCM get to go to the 18E course

[@elchuzalongo4339]

I guess that makes sense since I'm pretty sure that 18E is undermanned

[@andrewtreger783]

Awesome

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks homie

[@greenbean7401]

Does anything from 18D transfer to civilian? Like some stuff from 68w?

[@JDayMain]

Question: is there much in the way of downtime in SF? Like is it work work work, or do you have a decent amount of time to pick up a hobby or whatever?

[@kadencotner4226]

Hey buck, I was wondering if when you were in you heard of 300blk or if you’ve heard about it being used now?

[@jsamuel251]

Weird question, I'll probably ask on the forum you dropped. However, having an associates degree in paramedicine; would a team possibly have one cross train / backup as a medic? I'm shooting for 18C because I have OCD when it comes to layouts and I like being a dealer

[@levihensley4492]

My buddy who is a ranger said SF rarely selects guys who are under 26 can you elaborate on this?

[@thebenforever]

Had the opportunity to talk to an 18D on a dz, and he mentioned that he didn't have a choice (after a certain point. Obviously he chose to go to Selection) because his asvab and gt scores were high. Sounds like even if you wanted B or C, you might get sent to D if your scores are good enough. So...that's fun. Anyone who's gone to a long, "fire-hose" curriculum school knows, it doesn't matter how smart you are, it's if you can apply those smarts the way that school wants. It can be kind of a bitch when it doesn't go the way you think it will.

[@onlythebestvideos2817]

So badass 🇺🇸

[@rickeycoats1790]

Bro...we have that lab set. Microscope, centrifuge, dental tools (that the fucking Bravo is always trying to steal to clean guns with), book set, etc. I have had commanders do CoC inventories where they’re counting fucking q-tips and band aids, but mostly you’re right. I was just a set of hands. I prayed the whole time I was in that I never had to practice medicine on my teammates. I got lucky.

[@Corsaconcepts_]

68 whiskey/ 18 Delta MOS’s is like Going through Red phase for much longer than everyone else lol.

[@Alanthe918mobilemechanic]

How could You dislike this mans content. Unamerican and unappreciated af.

[@raplopez4258]

10:28 I respect that, hey amigo is it difficult because of the test taking skills or can you elaborate a little more? I'm especially talented at test taking with a paper and pen, but why is it specifically so difficult?

[@OvertheTopProducts]

Hey Buck, did you find out any other info about what happens if you fail SOCM? Do you get to choose another SF MOS? Thanks.

[@jameswyatts3266]

I am from the elite special forces, 7th special forces Airborne, I was in Nangarhar province afganistan 👍

[@pyeitme508]

Wow cool to know and wish for TF2 Medic memes lol 🤣😂

[@cool_ef8638]

Thank you about to this