Assassination Attempt on my Guerrilla Team

[@kookwater456]

"So to cover this threat, as a guerilla, you have to think creatively." Proceeds to have beer poured down an RPG-7 tube. Hilarious timing.

[@drifzyy67]

😂

[@spaz.twelve]

The Iraq version of a shoey

[@ky5030]

Do you trust in evolution?🦍

[@yoflow802]

@@spaz.twelve yoow 0:21 t

[@ruck27]

Gross. Hardcore. But gross

[@spaghetticat110]

We've been given a first hand account of how to survive an air strike as a guerilla. Truly, the internet is a magical place

[@ThePsychoAnon]

Important information for the west in the coming years 😂

[@redsmoke4502]

@@ThePsychoAnonNuh uh!!!

[@CharlesD-qb9nm]

@@ThePsychoAnon This could be true very soon, we need to start building tunnels in the mountains.

[@rcnewman51.]

@@redsmoke4502the naivety to think the next major war won’t be fought on our own soil😅😂

[@bigboyepic8598]

@@rcnewman51.who in the world is trying to put boots on the ground and planes in the skies over the U.S.? As big as the defense budget is the mainland better not see any conflict.

[@hazmasterocks]

You look so young to be such a seasoned vet, I really hope you stay safe and stay alive in where ever you end up next

[@SerbijaSupreme]

He's nothing but a genocidal terrorist, he probably killed many kids in Iraq for target practice

[@vv7299]

He presents himself as the seasoned vet, it's not like someone else is making these videos

[@Joedank01]

hes the person filming@@vv7299

[@baris317]

He's not, he's roleplaying at safe, cleared warzones making cool vids for youtube

[@nakxmm]

@@baris317 and what've you done? he's even made videos addressing if hes killed or not. at least he has the balls to engage in warfare while you sit in mommies basement hahaha

[@Crackerjack-toy]

I’m just an old man in retirement but I think you’re cool and most of all a great American. We need many more like you. Thanks

[@Alex-ff1mk]

Agreed. Fighting for freedom when tenchologically inferior takes a lot of gut. This man and many others are heroes that this world needs

[@memenadekhanh3992]

​@@Alex-ff1mkthis guy fought for communist dictatorship which is the opposite of freedom.

[@543soldier]

@@memenadekhanh3992 Turk detected opinion rejected

[@mattycakes1161]

Those are Communist Militants he's training, he's not doing it for America, but for Russia and Iran, the nations who support them.

[@amazin7006]

@@memenadekhanh3992 What dictatorship? This is an autonomous region with a small local government, there is no dictator. Wtf are you talking about?

[@Error_404_Account_Deleted]

Fascinating insight into the guerrilla mindset and this conflict. Absolutely grateful to have this preserved for future generations.

[@halocemagnum8351]

I watched you back in your YPG days. What a harrowing story, but I’m grateful that your preparation prevented further loss of life! I wish the US would do more to protect the men and women who were our Allies in the fight against isis.

[@hansirgendwer6030]

I would already be happy if NATO would do less to kill those people... especially USA and Germany are backing the mad Sultan in Ankara and providing weapons used in invsions and terror attacks on other nations ground... NATO supports an islamist Dictator who supported Al Nusra and IS to kill the only democratic, anti islamist and women friendly force in the Region... completely sick

[@randybergey921]

I second that!!!!

[@juergenkosel9867]

There were other reports saying that the Turkeys were allying with ISIS against the Kurdish. Unfortunately the USA forget this, when they had to choose sites between Turkey and YPG.

[@xeon39688]

​@@juergenkosel9867yeah it's true, Turks funded and helped Isis

[@Itssmial_Ova]

The US enforced a no-fly zone over northern Syria until the Trump era. Trump betrayed our allies against ISIS.

[@Slim_Ch4rles]

Many great lessons in this video thanks to your experience and ability in storytelling. You passed along the wisdom of your fallen brothers, and in doing so you honored their memory and sacrifice for the people they fought so hard to protect from an unjust aggressor. To many this may be just a story to be interested in for a few minutes, but my opinion is it is much more and a valuable documentation of important history for others to learn from.

[@oguz6305]

Would you like to give your land to this "honorable fighters"? Because we won't give our bloodly earned lands to theese monkey mountain terrorists who cowardly put bombs into middle of istanbul. But if you want you can always give this freedomist people a land, which they are really anarchist and in the future term them maybe want more land and they can throw you a molotov.

[@lewisofthehoood]

@@oguz6305L turkey

[@stevepotter7423]

I've been watching for a while and I just want to say thanks for taking the time to film, find and edit these videos for us. Adding your personal story and documenting these points in history will only get more meaningful as time goes on.

[@blitzcomet]

its his job lol

[@pmccoy8924]

How does a US citizen go back stateside without legal issues after fighting against a NATO nation? The act of fighting in a foreign coalition isn't illegal as a US citizen, however the later is.

[@stevepotter7423]

@@pmccoy8924 that's a good question I cannot pretend to know the answer to, but for the sake of America, I hope people like him are allowed to continue their crusades of helping who they see fit, and how. After all, they were trained to defend by a free nation. Hopefully that training is put to use in some sort of democratic fashion and never confused amongst political beliefs.

[@randybergey921]

You probably will not read my little message Brother. But i just really want to say that you are the real deal. If i walked past you on tge street here in Colorado i probably would have no thought as to what you do with your life in the Earth. No disrespect at all intended. I have mad Adult Respect for What you are doing. Im 43 years of days and months in my earthly pilgrimage with an back already operated on by time i was thirty, and a damaged cardiovascular system due to abuse in my worst times. I love to think that i could have done that when i was able bodied, but who knows. I have to say i appreciate you doing these videos and your candidness. It helps me live it thru your experiences. Damn man. Your grankids are going to believe for good reason that you are the coolest grandpa. Lol.. You take care of yourself when you are over seas taking care of business protecting Human Lives.. Again Mad Respect Brother, and thank you for sharing. As long as it doesn't get you hurt bro. Im sure most that watch this would also say that we are with y'all when you are kickin ass. Take care, and may Blessings follow you for what you choose to do of your own free will!!!

[@apo1861]

Might be to late to do something like this, but it's never too late to get a firearm and start practicing to protect yourself, your property, and most importantly your family.

[@Rezl]

still crazy for me that we could see a pov of soliders nowdays

[@Vova3iLvova]

with the way global politics are going our buried in the drawers action cams might shoot real action soon

[@randybergey921]

Aint that the truth!

[@ArsenalFC-hp7xr]

Indeed

[@R3TR0J4N]

more so, a freakin vlog

[@desmon792]

yeah it is crazy that terrorists like this guy can upload videos to the internet

[@TreCayUltimateLife]

Your final monologue during the final few moments are more insightful and deep than perhaps you realize. I really appreciated what you said and will be carrying it with me. Great video, Civ Div!

[@VaQm11]

This was amazing. Very interesting, very inspiring. Thank you for your service to the democratic confederalist & Kurdish cause.

[@jimmyharmon2519]

As a fmr SOF Army Ranger, we dealt with the fog of war often. Missions never go the way you plan them so you have to improvise and think on the fly. Sometimes we got old Intel, sometimes they knew we were coming and they would ambush us. You have to be quick and aware at all times. 75RR .

[@LewisB3217]

Rangers kick ass, thanks for your sacrifice

[@SonofHerne5631]

Correct Sir.

[@SonofHerne5631]

​... So do the Royal Marines

[@sichere]

@@SonofHerne5631But they never shout about it

[@endlosschleife]

This gave me goosebumps. Nobody should ever have to live through a situation like that, yet here we are.

[@RyanTaylor1223]

He chooses this lifestyle

[@endlosschleife]

@@RyanTaylor1223 While that is true it's always mostly brought on people who didn't.

[@neilinthecut]

​@@endlosschleifehe's not Kurdish or Arabic. He's from the US. He could of happily stayed there.

[@Doc_Roe]

Ngl looking up at that jet was pretty spooky. From you being in the marines, used to seeing the jets on your side...it must have been terrifying on the receiving end.

[@pfclumi]

Wtf, you are like some alternative version of Solid Snake. You litterally go out all out on your own initiative no one making you do this. You sir are damn impressive.

[@marshalljulie3676]

Merc 🤷

[@thunderthys2077]

​@@marshalljulie3676he don't get paid jack tho from ybs

[@amazin7006]

​@@marshalljulie3676 He does not get paid. He would make more money being a worker at a mcdonalds like you, but he chooses to live a good life instead

[@TheAsianOfChaos]

@@marshalljulie3676he isn’t being paid

[@NeedAVacation3]

I know CivDiv isn't in this for money. But dude, as an older man who was messed up really bad doing what I loved. I think he should make some money off of his experiences. I would definitely buy your book or even your movie.

[@ironmann16]

It takes a special kind of courage, and determination for a better way of life to endure situations like that, and keep on going. As long as people come together, and fight for that better life, there will always be the hope of achieving it. I wish you, and all of these great guys the absolute best.

[@rako4227]

Thank you man for. Fighting beside our kurdish brothers We appreciate your services. ❤️❤️

[@yazdazareena5322]

Thank you very much, I am eastern Kurdish (under Iran) control and thankful to you

[@ArsenalFC-hp7xr]

Sir, what is the opinion of your everyday Iranian on the USA?

[@gamingtrashcan9030]

@@ArsenalFC-hp7xr well, im sorry, i know u didint ask for this, but ill give my view as a pakistani. The americans are amazing people, great people, and have a beautiful constitution (2A), but your governement is a puppet for the people who actually control america (the elites), you have a 2A, we dont, thats why were fucked, opressive and stupid-ass corrupt government, shitty people, and a horrible situation, and ofc the US had a hand in toplling the only fucking sincere governemt (blaming the president, not the people), so yeah, thats it, and make up your mind about gender, theres like 154, condense it to 3

[@c0cop211]

Keep up the good work brother where all rooting for you and the good men and women fighting oppression💯💯💯

[@OdysseyABMS]

dont we all love the blossoming content genre of militia vlogging

[@DonariaRegia]

Damn dude. Had my eyes glued to the screen so hard I went for my coffee and smacked it hard enough to make it do a full spin before it hit the floor. Couldn't help but to burst out laughing. Shit's everywhere. Whole place smells like a cup of joe. But back to your video, that was intense. Amazing only two people passed from that amount of ordinance.

[@CivDiv]

Idk if this is real but I’m cracking up, glad you liked it bro 😂

[@DonariaRegia]

@@CivDiv Haha all too real. My ninja skills were rendered useless for a moment. This was one of the best short documentaries I've seen. Thanks Bro!

[@SonofHerne5631]

I was surprised by watching your past videos that there is only a very small amount of westerners over there helping out.

[@Isaak941]

any ybs, ypg fighter has my respect, thanks for stand up for what you believe in.

[@shadowkai6302]

Communist terrorists

[@log314]

Thank you for sharing your experiences. Your style of story telling and visual editing is outstanding.

[@alexsetterington3142]

You really told this story well. Well paced, decent detail and interesting. I see some get to slow, to fast, lack important details etc. Thankyou

[@ElegantMessTechPC]

Preparation is the key to any situation! As always, with all my respect and support from back in the US. Slava Ukraine !!!

[@jesseparsons307]

ukraine relevant how?

[@ImperialisticTendencies]

​@@jesseparsons307 Civ div fought in Ukraine

[@Alex-hv2zu]

Thank you for the content and your service. As well as all those who are fighting for freedom around the world.

[@fahhcue]

Glad you guys came out of that situation okay at least!! 🙏🏼🤙🏼

[@NotWatchingTV]

RIP to the porcupine man, much love to you and all that are lost in war. Animals, Children, The Good, May a higher power be with us all.

[@Tr1Hard777]

This story needs to be a movie.

[@mozisgrimm140]

"And here's the virgins that bombed their hospital a couple months prior." Fucking legendary

[@123.m1]

that hospital was used by terrorists armed with aks 🥱

[@vielliebvielboese6971]

Für den Algorithmus Bruder... Vielen Dank für deine Arbeit, diese Arbeit schützt die freie Welt und unsere Sicherheit in Europa🙏🏼... Unterstützt die internationale Solidarität💛❤️💚 Jin jiyan azadi ❤️🕊✌🏼

[@scriptorium-in-candelight]

You just have keep your men alive....think about them first and know if your being tracked. Its always so difficult right, to know if anyone is knowing you, or whats going on. Of course the signal emitting from your talkies is definitely something you should work on...maybe a farafay bag would help kjeep your emissions low ! great video and you can rest assured you are supporting the right side !!!

[@PWilliamsCameraGuy]

It's inspiring to see how yall were able to find ways to keep your spirits up while also doing everything to be able to survive and fight effectively. I imagine that's the exact opposite of what the enemy was hoping for. Did yall actually have a "Live Laugh Love" sign from Micheal's hanging on the wall of your guerilla tunnel system? I like to think you did.

[@DanglesPaintball]

You can see it in the video, they made one.

[@A_1PERSONMEDIA]

Your efforts are under rated but appreciated my friend. Stay safe & God speed in your future situations. ❤💪🏽

[@kidkique]

If you've ever had a bad trip on LSD and you're in a room of people who also are on LSD and maybe not doing so well either... that's what I always imagine being scared in combat is like

[@BossMan302]

No way, I have been in both situations and if you’re tripping and other people are having a bad trip that’s terrifying. Cant turn your back on them that’s for sure.

[@silverlake973]

@@BossMan302 apart from the fact that in one situation you could literally end up dead and in the other it's all in your head.

[@kidkique]

@@silverlake973 yes apart from that fact

[@TwentyTwoThirtyThree]

The biggest lie the devil ever sold was that's it's all in your head.

[@mikesmith7497]

@@TwentyTwoThirtyThree ?

[@Alpha_Ego]

Simply amazing brother man, thank y’all for y’all’s service and thank you & your comrades for sharing this

[@justinturner93]

those entrances probably lit up like a christmas tree on that snowy day with thermal from aircraft

[@anthonydowns9632]

You are an amazing person brother. Much love!

[@shakeyjake8331]

Thank you for your service!

[@City1Tiger]

is eh a us soldier?

[@lukelong9967]

first time watching and I have to say you are an amazing speaker. You touch very well and to account for those events is something that is hard for most. You do it like a champ and to bring awareness to it, well done.

[@shaun906]

i haven't watched as much content and i have to say, since the last video i watched of yours you seem alot calmer and you looked so aware of how to look natural and comfortable in front of the camera. well done! its a real skill

[@underarmbowlingincidentof1981]

God bless the kurds. I still remember the day the Trump administration announced they would pull out of northern Iraq. My heart dropped. But no matter who bombs them they stand back up. Bless em. And bless you.

[@xeon39688]

God bless you, we will always resist the occupiers.

[@deepocean673]

As far as I know, Rojava has made significant gains on territory held by ISIS largely thanks to USA leaving their stuff behind!

[@543soldier]

@@deepocean673 ISIS was all but collapsed when our soldiers pulled out of Kurdistan, all it did was give Turkey a green light to bomb and seize territory.

[@IDoABitOfTrollin]

Man that was a clusterfuck aswell

[@fxtymz1123]

Your a 🤡 your own government sees them as terrorists

[@zootflute]

Love your stories dude. Thanks for protecting my family

[@larsengstfeld6744]

I have no words for the disgust I feel towards the turkish government under Erdogan, and the people who support it. Thanks for helping out the Kurds in their fight for freedom from turkish oppression!

[@honorhino7726]

The disgust is mutual, Lard! Funny though since Erdogan and his government has been doing the least against the donkey fuckers whom you call fighters. Surely Türkiye must have just stood still and let a Marxist/Leninist turned LGTVHD+ friendly terrorist organization kill their citizens and government officials. How dare they defend themselves from some goobers crossing the border from Syria, Iraq and Iran to shoot Turks. Afterall, Turk bad innit? I suggest you join your beloved donkey rapists right away and accept a little present from the sky called MAM-C.

[@iplaydodgeball]

Trump supported it

[@Victor10576]

​​@@iplaydodgeballAnd so does Biden, lad, American politics dosent give you a choice, republican or democrat the thruth is that the money that pays them comes from the same place. Washington warned about a 2 party system, as soon was he as gone, a 2 party system was implemented

[@DCrypt1]

@@iplaydodgeballnice try, Trump wanted all troops out of Syria. He didn’t say Kurds should be bombed.

[@Jinkss]

@@iplaydodgeball AVERAGE BIDEN VOTER HAHA

[@morganh2800]

It is better to be a warrior in a garden than a gardener in a war.

[@zakadams762]

thinking about that old man trying to teach you something makes me so happy

[@Musa1978K]

Thank you very much for your service to the YPG and YBS

[@jookles]

Thanks again Civ! Stay safe!

[@StewartCoates]

The bombings will never stop. The days will get cold, and the days will get hot. But you need to continue your work until the goal is achieved. - Civ Div

[@StewartCoates]

might put this on my wall...

[@carlchong7592]

Good work in the doors. I wonder if a hollow steel door could dampen shockwave propagation more if it were filled with sand. It'd increase the weight of the door a lot, but it would also add a bunch of loose inertia that would eat up pressure pulses so they wouldn't propagate as deeply down a tunnel. Put some axle grease on the hinges so they don't wear as quickly under the heavier load of the sand.

[@thomasullmann7447]

I can't say I 'enjoyed' the video but it as fascinating. I met the PKK once in south eastern Turkey. I knew it was possible because I had gone through some government check points prior. I was standing on a bridge near a village, headphones in and taking in the view. I was about to snap a shot on my camera when I realised there was a guy pointing a gun at me. The lens was wide angle so taking the camera away from me I noted he was somewhat nearer than he initially appeared. He was saying something to me then seemed to notice my bike up on the bridge before laughing and saying 'ah tourist!'. Next came the obvious question, 'chai?' :D Under the bridge they had some ammo and supplies. We drank chai together and I shared my pictures from my trip from Germany. They let me take their photograph before I went on my way. When camping in the area I'd hear gun fire in the distance. Not sure if it was a skirmish or a wedding. kurdish independence wouldn't be so important if their culture wasn't supressed. The language should be taught in schools for one. Like many countries in the region, Turkey is so ethnically diverse and rich, its why I love visiting there but the government doesn't embrace this view not to mention the propaganda taught in schools.

[@zahidcan]

PKK is a poision to kurds in south east their activites left South Eeast Turkey back in time compared to other parts. They gain their money from selling and controlling drugs. They threaten and execute teacher or any other government worker. They forcibly recruit aka kidnap kurds they do not represent kurds why don't you guys understand this stop talking about stuff you don't know anything about. When they are not doing terrorism they are doing gang activites how do you think they are gaining their money otherwise?

[@lollol2172]

Wtf

[@mrnuckle9584]

You know that if you have enough student´s who are asking to learn kurdish the school (HAS TO) teach kurdish to them?

[@wantedpwner]

@@mrnuckle9584 That's not how schools work

[@efektsesleri]

Thats terorist

[@NotUnymous]

Didnt know that you even defended democracy and humanity on the side of the YPG against turkish imperialistic autocrats. ❤ Thank you!

[@militaryhistory4727]

Crazy how he fought for a milita that has pictures of a terrorist in their base.

[@Yougottacryforthis]

ypg or ybs?

[@Bigman-fh1fz]

Why does this surprise you? He’s a American who is constantly joining terror organizations

[@deanjones3168]

Your a true hearted warrior…peace on bro👌

[@si1az0]

This video is a masterpiece, edited and commentaries so well bro. The timing of video clips with parts of your story and how it was told made it super interesting dude, great job man.

[@perceval533]

bro dude man

[@si1az0]

@@perceval533 its a casual comment

[@perceval533]

@@si1az0 bro

[@si1az0]

@@perceval533 bro, cmon dude, give me a break man

[@perceval533]

@@si1az0 dude man

[@Oleary_Theory]

@14:41 min mark I see the good ol' duct taped flashlight trick being implemented nice

[@LilKutt]

I remember hearing about the hospital, any chance you would ever talk more about that?

[@rustywalleye2875]

Thanks for sharing this stuff. Real news that I had never heard anything about until watching your channel

[@Tacticalsmog]

bro is real life cod protaganist

[@berner]

Are you ever concerned about cell phone triangulation? I know it takes some serious equipment from the other guys to find out where any cell phones are but I always wondered if that could ever be an issue.

[@woodsy900]

yeah they were doing this back probably before 2012 cell phone and radio signal triangulation... dont ask how I know

[@randybergey921]

​@@woodsy900😮😅

[@innocuousmerchant8766]

@@woodsy900...how do you know?

[@worldcomicsreview354]

@@woodsy900 Radio triangulation has existed as long as radio.

[@anactualalpaca7016]

@@woodsy900 google

[@FourfoursYT]

Bro makes a dangerous job look like piece of cake 👏👏💪🏾

[@SonofHerne5631]

Thanks

[@CivDiv]

Just saw this!! Thank you so much man, will go towards Jericho, still trying to find a contact to send it to but it will find its way there I promise

[@SonofHerne5631]

@@CivDiv Thankyou Brother.

[@snowfox22]

Glad to see another upload! Thanks for the content and stay safe!

[@coylaxy7868]

Her Bijî heval

[@kv_of_the_ground4453]

CIV DIV is gonna have the greatest resume

[@cougsjohnson1]

What were The Night Vision capabilities of the Turkish Drones ??

[@N7mudkip]

Do you remember the early days of the Russian invasion? The Bayraktar is a very capable attack drone, day or night. Its destroyed many many many Russian vehicles. It’s used less now on the front due to AA.

[@yamaha893]

you have great complexion for a guy constantly fighting in wars😂

[@poplar6658]

Bro at war against both Erdoğan and Putin.

[@SCPDOGE_]

May the Lord bless you and keep you. May his face shine upon you and be gracious to you, and give you peace. Amen!

[@Nickl1610]

Imperialism at it's worst. Free Kurdistan!

[@nickhouck4309]

Thank you, I like the bit at the end.

[@equation1321]

bro got that dad lore and everything

[@bremnersghost948]

Gardening is good for the Soul, Watching something grow instead of causing Destruction. The Old Man was a Wise Man!!

[@OMGitsBababoey]

Don't want to sound rude, but can someone explain to me what the strategic importance of these bases are? Do they engage foot soldiers in that area?

[@johnwray393]

I'm trying to figure that out as well.

[@Graham567]

Depends. Turkey takes their sweet time with their objectives, so most of the time they'll abandon their frontline posts and gains in the winter. During the winter, thermals and drones don't really work well, meaning that they lose all of their advantage. These mountains are high and getting supplies is a problem for a force that doesn't have an air force to carry supplies. The cave shown in the video is well supplied, but same can't be said for all tunnels. They know which ones weak and attack accordingly. Remember what CD said in the video, they're constantly watching. It's pretty much evident by how some PKK fighters turn themselves in by the spring, showing signs of malnutrition. In that regard, it's impossible for guerilla fighters to maintain both frontline posts and existing corridors. They nicely soften everything up for the next assault. Apart from that, by assaulting infrastructures mentioned in the video, they force fighters to divert sources for rebuilding. Since winter labor isn't really an option, this attack will render this place unusuable for quite some time. When Turks come back in the spring, it'll be easier to recapture their previous gains and move the line further. They do this since 2019, and moved the frontline significantly over time. They know that their enemies don't happen to sit on infinite resources like they do. Counter-guerilla warfare is especially hard. What they're doing is that they don't play by the rules set by guerillas (as in all guerilla warfares), and turn the war into a war of attribution because they know that their enemies can't afford to keep up the fight like this forever. So, it's not an instance of assassination like mentioned in the video. Remember what he said. They always watch. There's absolutely no way that they mistakenly bombed an empty training center. They know who is who and what is what almost at all times. If it was an assassination attempt, it wouldn't be an attempt. There's a subreddit on Reddit called "syriancivilwar". It's plastered with Turkish assassinations by MIT (their intelligence) and their air force.

[@zahidcan]

Turkey isn't trying to capture these areas. Turkey just bombs important figures in these areas. These tunnels etc are just precautions by terrorists just in case

[@SnackPack913]

It’s pretty wild how you can be in so many conflicts and be so young. Especially conflicts that aren’t even ours

[@yousaidthusly461]

Another title: “And this is the time NATO tried to kill me too! :D”

[@Chuckvsfrank1232]

Lol

[@misscommunication1913]

Thanks for your work in syria and shengal ❤ international tabur biji berxwedan ypg/ypj/ybs

[@salahdine87]

like from morocco👍🏻i wish that i was whith you in ukraine

[@patrickgivens4900]

Thanks for sharing. I know that global peace makes some people uncomfortable. I can't relate.

[@scot2hot43]

respect to you bro|

[@_marlene]

your story is incredible civ div

[@dorkusjones2752]

What is this conflict called? Who are the combatants?

[@SilverH1917]

TLDR: Syrian Civil War, Turkey, Assadist Syria, SDF(and affiliated groups), ISIS/L, Various anti-Assad groups Largely still classified under the Syrian Civil war. Who the combatants are and who they are fighting can at times be confusing but for the most part: Assadist government VS: SDF (Syrian Democratic Forces), ISIS/L, Various anti-Assad groups SDF+affiliated groups VS: Assadist regime, ISIS/L, Turkey ISIS/L VS: Assadist regime, SDF Turkey VS: Assadist regime, SDF

[@moose2706]

Miss the sinjar area. Spent 06-08 out there on the mountain at the temple of 40 men.

[@wrektem240]

Turkey should have no place in nato

[@Jack_Ragnarsson]

I agree, especially with Erdoğan leading them.

[@xeon39688]

They usually work against NATO also

[@wrektem240]

Yes and yes! Hurts my heart that they kill Kurds.

[@Graham567]

Okay. NATO was created to combat both Soviet and Soviet influence. After the dissolution of Soviets, NATO's existence was questioned by France and Germany. However, we learned that as long as there's a Russia with imperial ambitions, we still have our Soviets to fight. Plus, most European armies are pretty underequipped and not ready for war. That means most of the NATO will absolutely depend on active members with active armies. That means the US, Poland, Turkey and Greece. Nobody in the NATO joins and leads exercises as these 4 does. Whatever Jens tells the public, NATO isn't really about high morals and good intentions. They let dictatorships into the NATO, just because they were willing to fight Soviets. The mission of NATO isn't some humanitarian and political wonder to bless upon the world, despite what NAFO bros tell you. It's there to fight. Turkey, during 2015 shootdown of Russian jet showed that despite their closeness to Russia, they're willing to fight against them if they feel their or allies' sovereignty disrespected. The other members though, pulled their SAMs (mainly Patriots) out of Eastern Turkey in fear of escalation with Russia. Only exception to these countries were the US and Spain. In retalliation, Russians killed 34 Turkish soldiers in Balyun. NATO response? "Strong condemnations" towards Russia and continue of arms embargo on Turkey. Not even a new batch of embargoes on Russia. Again, remember that existence of NATO was questioned by Macron's France and Merkel's Germany. Merkel and Macron was hinting towards possible embargoes on countries that armed Ukraine after the 2014 Crimean Invasion. Now we see Thales, a French military tech company, on electronics of Russian tanks. Breaking their own embargoes against an enemy state, yet refusing the same on NATO member states. So, geography and moral bullshit goes to waste, but let's continue on that. The US ravaged wars upon wars in the Middle East. Yet, their only safe shore to Middle East lies on Turkey. Do you want to thrash all those civilian deaths and absolutely dunk on yourself? Because without Turkey, NATO and the US has to go either Iraq or Israel. Israel is surrounded by enemy states and the only way there is a very narrow sea passage. Iraq is basically Turkey's backyard at this point, as evident from the video. You also pushed them into working with Russia and Iran. You didn't had a nuclear state in the Middle East. Now you have 2 on top of Russia. Good job! Oh, I won't even mention Bosphorus. It's a Turkish/Russian lake now. Also, you might want to check on Operation Gladio. It was basically established to fight irregular Soviet influence, and despite what they tell you, Kurds still have a red book of their leader Apo. Does it remind you a person of similar traits, named Mao Zedong perhaps? After all these years, Op. Gladio's most and sole successful theatre is in Turkey. Yes, kick Turkey out of NATO and gift them NATO on your way out because NATO's command structure was established by actively fighting members. That only means Turkey and the US. And what do you know, this year's bidding on NATO encryption systems were given to a Turkish company. Brilliant idea! Glad that dumbass KZbin commenters hold no place in political life whatsoever, or the world would be fucked by people who watch NPC streams for fun.

[@SilverH1917]

@@Graham567 Irrelevant. If a member isn’t behaving, you don’t just ignore it because “”dey faut de bad guiz”” This isn’t the only instance of this either, look at their aggression towards Greece, another NATO member! (With much more sympathy from the west)

[@angelrodriguez-vd6ry]

Im glad you still okay and breathing

[@WowCoolHorse]

I gotta know, are there any legal issues for you as a former US military service member that you were in active combat against a NATO ally as a guerilla fighter?

[@Autistus2]

It’s a cia sponsored group so no

[@einhalbesbrot]

Nope None whatsoever If the US have a better relation to turkey there could potentially be repercussions but no other NATO member will bring you infront of a court. The only way to get problems is by commiting heinous crimes (such as torture, murder,rape) but even then european countries are known to allow that behaviour from diplomats and non-service members. Just check the french foreign legion and look up who did what crime against humanity and how freely they move now.

[@austindecker7643]

Under the Geneva Convention if he doesn’t have a clear uniform and was doing activities against a countries army he would be executed and never given POW status

[@einhalbesbrot]

@@austindecker7643 thats besides the point, a "real" enlisted soldier without uniform (aka in civilian clothing) will not be protected by the geneva convention. Asked about was the mere action of fighting against the former "employers" (military) allies and the implications behind doing so.

[@erxen2]

@@einhalbesbrot YBS as I understand it is allied with PKK, a guerilla military group that is a designated terror group by the west. One day YBS might get the same label and he could be in serious shit.

[@XoftC]

I've been following this channel for a while, very interesting to watch! One thing I don't understand is what is his role? Is he a US army soldier? A mercenary? CIA agent? Just a dude volunteering to fight in different global conflicts? A little bit of everything? Anyway what ever his role is so far watching his activities he is definetly a hero to many.

[@ES-gv6xl]

Many wars have been fought with foreign volunteers. He’s doing the same thing

[@IKMojito]

Free Kurdistan, may we live to see Turkey balkanised. Land returned to Syria and Lebanon, a homeland for the Kurds, Greek and Bulgarian lands given back to their native peoples

[@isaiahmoon9840]

Crazy on how my birthday earlier this year you we're getting bombs dropped on you. I appreciate your service more than I can put into words

[@phpn99]

The Turks are no strangers to genocide. Just like the rest of dominant regional powers, including our own Western nations. It's just that the Turks are still actively pursuing it. Hopefully they'll evolve beyond this modus operandi,

[@humanizsm]

In our history, i believe we did no genocide. People say we did it, but there is no much proof. Like a example; people say we did a armenian genocide but the thing is enver pasha actually killed the armenians did killed or harrased turks while turks did nothing. Our reason fighting ybs or ypg is because they are allies with pkk (basically it is pkk but syria) and in 90's pkk actually attacked turkish villages in east. They did killed woman, child, even kurds living there while they are "kurdish warriors". Since 90s Turkish goverment fights with pkk/ypg. So basically the ones did the genocide aren't us, go search it too. PKK did shot a teacher infront of his students because he refused to take down the turkish flag in turkish borders and they did roadblocks, killed every turk passed by (even kurds sometimes) , killed lawyers and people working for laws because they do work for turkey. Now do you understand why turkey does attacks pkk and ypg?

[@trog7986]

​@@humanizsmthe Turks have massacred Kurds and Armenians for centuries. The evidence is there, but your government call it lies and you swallow that whole. Go ahead and downplay it, but your nation and people have, are, and will continue to commit genocide. So long as the public like you ignore it and continue to support your dictator, you are a part of that genocide.

[@unreal4127]

​@@humanizsm Why turks attack kurds? Because they want to have final solution.

[@humanizsm]

@@unreal4127 Bro turks do not attack kurds?

[@heinmarchbruiswickh]

@@unreal4127 Kurds ? Yeah most of the regıon's population are araps strangly tho. They are goıng to see the hell. There is word for these communıst hellas ın turkiye, Hayali kürdistan olanın sonu kabristan olur which means Those who dream of Kurdistan will end up in a graveyard.

[@CPTCHRIS1]

This channel is amazing crazy to see play play the game so well

[@marcusaetius9309]

Bud, if you are in a combat zone and get targeted it is not “assassination “…..

[@potato_duud6166]

What else is it its just a way of speaking and this is youtube they have to make the title interesting

[@danielbrack8570]

Even after Vietnam and Afghanistan somehow this VET carries on like a tunnel with a steel door is a low level stroke of military strategy survival genius. The US Turkey Britain Russia France has the fancy watches but but your recent counterparts have the time

[@GuiHppn]

So civ, hows YPG YPJ these days? I used to hear a lot about them and their project with rojava, but theres fewer and fewer news everyday. I fear they become just another try for a better future burred by imperialistic scum

[@greydebois]

Love your content dawg, stay blessed and keep fighting the good fight

[@aziztcf]

Biji!

[@dustydemo9015]

Chugging a beer through an rpg is on the bucket list now

[@RockySheperd]

Hey CivDiv, if you're alright with it, I have a question for you: In terms of Years, Months, Weeks and Days, how long did you serve with the Marines, YPG, YBS, and Ukrainian Spetsnaz?

[@lukasmuller1274]

the guy at 13:23 has to be the most mercenary looking guy I've ever seen