Episode # 10- Special Forces Sniper Instructor

[@ajback2917]

"The best way to engage from a helicopter is with a friggin minigun" Quote of the day.

[@simon134]

My father was a Green Beret in Vietnam '70-'71 and told me they once went bear hunting in the Vietnam Mountains with helicopter with a minigun 🤪

[@bryanmcdermott4204]

Instructors being responsible for the success of proven students, and only redoing components of training where help was needed are huge takeaways. Once again, educational entertainment

[@theironslav3165]

Just make a movie about this man

[@renegadearms]

They really should it’s an incredible story I think.

[@tylerlabarba5128]

Really enjoyed the content you put out Kevin, anyway we could get your fieldcraft reading list?

[@Man-In-The-Shadow]

8:10 it would be so cool to hear about different personalities of each Group! Could you expand on that in the next episode?

[@jasons4882]

haha that was my same question!

[@DavidK2007]

I really enjoy your videos, sir. A lot of interesting experiences, and I appreciate your genuine honesty.

[@davedriscoll1652]

Thankyou Kevin for everything, i work nights in a mental facility & listening really helps me unwind sometimes, i dont drink anymore either & this is way better than the bs i was into in my youth. Thankyou again, &God bless

[@TheTacticalChannel]

I love hearing your honest no BS storytelling in these podcasts! With your opinions on instructors failing students, I would love you hear your thoughts on RIs and the culture around Ranger School.

[@NaterTaterOutdoors]

Man Kevin I love your stories. I have heard you talk about them before but I hear them again and get more detail on your stories and it makes the story telling even better. Don’t stop and keep on going. I love the Irish stories about the oil 😂😂

[@Bathaling]

"Phenomenal" podcast. Looking forward to this.

[@stuartastbury8014]

Kevin we will find you where ever you are, keep up the great work

[@mikeysan01]

Exemplary, Kevin. Your attitude towards being an instructor is definitely the correct one.

[@jeffl5466]

Interesting podcast. I was with a scout platoon at 7th Infantry Division, Ft.Ord, CA in the early ninties and we used to do camo and concealment exercises all the time. Great training for getting in and setting up your FFP. I can't believe it has been thirty years since I last handled an M-24. Time flies. Great talk Kevin.

[@claytonjohn6473]

Said a key thing there. Im not talking semantics, but many have said the same words. In fact Bush jr said "We will rid the world of evil" Not only was that hype and intentional misdirection. Unless he meant Chaneys back yard. I dont know that they have a scope strong enough to pinpoint evil. I have my own thoughts on the origin of it.

[@johnherman7449]

Thanks for taking the time and sharing your knowledge!!

[@tech6263]

Teaching is the best way to mastery

[@waitemc]

Kevin your truly a gift to the world weather you believe it or not. I see my effect on the timeline and it's nothing. Your effect on the world's timeline will be felt in all the work your still doing . Of course your way to modest to see it , just know you and those you have around you do and have made a difference.

[@colbydixon5136]

I just found the video of Special Forces Sniper Course with you having a talking piece in it as an instructor. I thought that was pretty cool

[@wyattterrell]

Fantastic

[@claytonjohn6473]

Sir, in no way do I want to sound disrespectful or unappreciative. I find it amazing the accuracy and effectiveness of a fine tuned machine and individuals carrying that out. When the higher ups essentially werent clear on the endgoal. War on terror slows it down, they dont have any qualms about the evil and cowardice they use. I wish people were more open to the facts of what caused all this

[@shammy313]

I really enjoy all these chats from Mr Owens

[@sadrocket1]

endless insight. thank you Kevin for sharing. cant wait for the next podcasts

[@squatch2461]

It's not mine, but a favorite that I think you'd agree with, "If I can't show you the math, it's just my opinion." An instructor told me that and I don't recall who he got it from.

[@rpnbf8196]

The words “unlimited ammo” made me happy…

[@northside7]

In response to your opening statement, please don't ever stop telling stories of your Military career, EVER. I can't get enough of these, I'm starting to feel like a complete nerd 😂

[@ellisroberts3495]

Hey Kevin, absolutely loving the content. You’re an amazing storyteller and speaker. Random question if you see this, with you being tier one in the Irish Army, did you ever consider going to Cag selection? Greetings from the UK!

[@ellisroberts3495]

Thanks. I’ll check it out. With him being so highly trained and at such a high level, thought he would’ve gone down that route. Have a great day.

[@bobbyfreeman8345]

Howdy there, any chance on getting a .308 gas gun build out video? Like one setup how you used at CIF and then an update to what you would implement currently if there are any major differences? Thank you for your service and for passing down this awesome personal history.

[@Johnson11c]

Another great story time with "The Irish Green Beret" !

[@peytonpark904]

Great stuff, you should definitely hedge your content on multiple plats. I see a lot of great fieldcraft type of content just getting deleted lately. Honest and independent content is important, thanks for doing what you do.

[@edrodabaugh2598]

KO you are ACES man loved this episode one of the best

[@jasons4882]

Great episode, might have to listen to this one a few times as the details in sniper school were precise and went over my head at times. Still heavily appreciated. I don't usually ask questions, just give praise for this awesome content - but I was wondering if you could expand upon the different SF groups cultures during your time? You mentioned 10th being low-visibility at the time, just wondering how far things went with different groups and mentalities. Anyways great work Kevin, this is a much needed audio book that had to be written about your life!

[@justinpate3466]

I could listen to Kevin all damn day.

[@thefinalrestoration]

Would love an episode about long distance shooting with NV and thermal!

[@donfilkins298]

Super interesting Kevin !

[@seanthefatone131]

Kevin is an Irish gem 💎 👌

[@MikeGuadango]

Another great episode Kevin.

[@secondgear6079]

Love the stories ,thank you for your service

[@timbroderick4454]

I’m going down the weekend before the competition to meet up with our mutual friend ⚒️. Im retired and last year I called to see if I could watch and they said no.

[@droneboy2928]

good stuff , thank you

[@John-kc8ln]

What’s the name again of your rumble channel? Much respect sir.

[@sire24657]

What is your Rumble channel? Fascinating info, and thanks for sharing.

[@kevinowens9636]

Overmatch

[@muskett4108]

Sounds all very familiar. Similar conversations were going on in the UK military over that period. A heck of a lot of progress was made over that time. In truth it was well overdue. Standards have to be met, but it really is all about the training cadre's ability to teach well and get the best out of each individual student. If a student really isn't suited or able then thats something else. Units need all the weapon systems which includes good shots. Some people just have natural ability, but most can be taught to be pretty handy. Then some take it to another level. Its quite impressive how good someone can be when they are really tuned in after a shooting concentration. The big ask is often getting the system to keep pace, if even allowed to take up some of the progress that is there for the taking. Civilian shooters quite often lead the way. Good mathematics gets you close, the art gets you spot on. The art takes quite a bit of practice.

[@kevclaremcd]

Great stuff as always Kev, I like your views on putting the onus on instructors to get their students to pass the course rather than fail it. Unfortunately, it's a common misperception "oh the course is so hard we only have a 15% pass rate" When you assess the cost of running a course, especially for what should be motivated people, the success rate % should be more important. And, you don't need to practice an Irish accent ha ha.

[@David-zt7mu]

Did you ever have any interest in attempting CAG selection or was it something you just weren't interested in? Great podcast overall👍

[@kevinowens9636]

missed my window

[@BruceMusto]

Kevin, did you have to attend an instructor training school before you reported there? I had to attend a 4 week (USN) course "Instructor Basic" in San Diego prior to reporting to a training command for duty.

[@Belbivdevoe]

I'm guessing this is before Emil took over?

[@sjorgen9122]

Feel you on the fulfillment from instruction thing. Getting to see someone power up right in front of you is incredibly satisfying

[@manbeerowl4728]

"I can't do an Irish accent anymore. That's my best Irish accent." Don't be so sure.

[@tjchippendale9169]

When working at the school did you find that some guys where better with certain calibers or if you’re good behind the glass it doesn’t matter what round you are shooting

[@justinpate3466]

Why are you not teaching precision rifle courses at fieldcraft?

[@johngalt234]

An Irishman who doesn't drink alcohol. Now, I've heard it all.

[@nowherespecial6780]

As a sniper. And instructor. what do you choose for a 0. I really really like to use my 36 yd 0 which gives me my hold to 300. I am from a marine background. But never did sniper course. Though I can take my mark 12 and group bullets up the size of a volleyball at 500 yards Almost no effort. But my real question is as a sniper what 0 do you use to dial in your weapon specifically 308 Thank you so much. Tons of respect sincerely Baker family in Maine

[@badxradxandy]

It depends on the gun and caliber?

[@nowherespecial6780]

@@badxradxandy I Spoke on specific. 308. I am very proficient with the majority of calibers. I was just wondering his personal preference. My favorite to shoot is my ruger precision 338 Laupa that at 100.. But at almost $7 around here in Maine. That takes the fun out of it. Other than that is my Radical arms blue line mark 12 . But for the 308 it is a savage arms Tactical 308 before the accutrigger internal mag.

[@phillippearce9680]

👍

[@tsimyang]

What are your thought on 6mm ARC? Over hype for nothing?

[@stuartastbury8014]

Great content Kevin. If you watched to the end, hit that like!

[@JohnBFryJr]

I enjoy the brutal truth.

[@overhead18]

What is the account name on Rumble?

[@gregglazerion]

Is there a diff. between what is needed to win Sniper comps. vs what is needed in most engagements in combat? Perhaps that is why the Marines tried to save tax payer money. Shrug

[@depthcharge126]

Speaking as a civilian with 0 time in sniper school, what is the value of teaching GB’s/Rangers/Delta how to shoot a rifle with iron sights for 4 days in sniper school? That makes zero sense to me, considering those guys have already gone through basic and some sort of combat infantry school. Sounds like a waste of time and effort. We get a lot of “well that’s the way it’s always done” excuses from upper management in the corporate world, and it’s absolutely self defeating. I don’t think you have to constantly re-invent the wheel, but constant improvement and revaluation of techniques should be considered if they are value added.

[@kevinowens9636]

That’s why we took it out

[@officecomputer8887]

i think you are pretty great kevin but you lost a lot of respect when you teamed up with mike glover....that dude sucks

[@badxradxandy]

What did he do, I'll monitor for replies.

[@SMREILLY13]

Kevin you do have a talent of understanding the grey area of teaching what most instructor just dont have .you have done a lot of i would say?. 🤔 wild things) you and mike are very much alike lets say and both have a impressive list of thing you have done i dont get why their is those in your line of work that seems to hate and try to without saying it talk shit hate on your careers im sure you are aware of this

[@noquarter5.56]

Don't lower the standards, increase the level of training is why YOU are a hell of an American!

[@revans4774]

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