Should You Become a Green Beret? Maybe not | Former Green Beret

[@ShawnRyanShow]

This is a great channel full of useful positive information. Cheers brother 🍻🇺🇸

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks brother!

[@zztopless]

Are we gonna get to hear Buck on the Sean Ryan show?

[@maxwellsvader2573]

love your channel

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

Ya you've got a good one as well man. "The Shawn Ryan Show." We are waiting for the next interview at the new spot man!! Cheers 🍻!

[@horgecondaliza6644]

Sean, and Shawn!! You guys need to get together and get buck on the show! Would be amazing!

[@jonmi1102]

One of our platoon sergeants once asked us "do you agree with the phrase i love being a Marine, but i hate the Marine Corps?" Everybody raised their hands in agreement.

[@Will-ep2pr]

Timestamps: 2:19 - Doing inventories 4:14 - Enjoy teaching + Building relationships 7:19 - Getting training ready to go 8:24 - A lot of responsibility

[@GhostHunter831]

Shed ap

[@kamlasayeen]

Is it wierd that now I feel even more pumped about becoming SF?

[@saltycelery2045]

Nope

[@FNGACADEMY]

not at all!

[@Jack-ux2xz]

I felt this too bro

[@Micahtootuff]

@@inhale.exhale.2527 L

[@crashoveride72]

its only weird if you got a boner

[@doccholo905]

There were a lot of Hooah Hooah privates in Basic and AIT that wanted to go SF or Ranger Batt. The reality was that only a few of them REALLY wanted it, and got through Selection or RASP. I was fine doing my 4 years as a line medic with a regular Infantry unit. Appreciate the honest review about the not so glorious parts of the Army and SF life. It's not negative, just reality. The video game generation needs to hear this stuff, otherwise they join and become shitbags when they realize you have to do layouts, motor pool duties, cleaning latrines, standing in change for command ceremonies for hours trying not to pass out, all the online trainings like SHARP, SSD1/s, etc etc. And not just hear about only the cool operator shit.

[@FNGACADEMY]

glad you saw the benefit to it brother

[@CurriB09]

I love me some sharp training.

[@Mitutumuch]

At least your not by yourself. and not alone.

[@mantis_toboggan_md]

@@CurriB09 What's a bit of death by PowerPoint amongst friends? I was really going to harass the hell out of people until they put me in SHARP training.

[@CurriB09]

@@mantis_toboggan_md Hey, I love death by power point. My only issue is I can’t do it to myself at home.

[@bentolleson2585]

I had someone very close to me pass away in June. His wife knew he was in the Army, but nothing more. My brother was asked to do a eulogy. He did some research, and we were all flabbergasted (including his wife LOL) We found out he was a captain in a Ranger regiment, then went to selection, and earned his green beret. He taught boy scouts. He raised $ for veterans. He would give the shirt off his back to anybody in need. I'm proud and honored to have had him in my life.

[@V1Speed360]

So as a former Combat Controller in the Air Force, we did these inventories for the first half of my enlistment.... they sucked like you said..... then the Air Force being the Air Force decided to get smart and they bought us these nifty scanners that would scan the little coded bar code on the items and we could knock out a full inventory in like a few hours rather than going clip board style through the entire damn thing. Love the guy that came up with that brilliant idea.. lmao

[@justingirard4156]

😂😂

[@megag52]

thats bloody awesome

[@schrader3393]

​@@megag52Heck yeah!

[@Daily_Bassist]

Damn dude, how did Walmart figure that out before the military lol

[@rampantcolt]

I’m a 19k veteran and will never get to operate, but I love this channel! Wish I had this knowledge when I went to preselection in Germany.

[@FNGACADEMY]

glad to help brother!

[@un_nownmusic]

Hey man I was a amphibious assault Marine got out, became a radar tech in the army got out again and am going 18x now lol. Never say never

[@eodmax85]

When I went thru in 2005, we had to stand in formation for 6+ hours in sleet & rain til 50 guys quit (the arbitrary quota the cadre had for quitters prior to day 1. It was 1st formation on day 0. Didn't know I could sleep standing at parade rest til that day. Been there, good times. 🤤

[@TheStreamlinetyr]

Sounds like a waste of time…

[@AdolfSchicklegruber]

@@TheStreamlinetyr Bro that’s 99% of military life.

[@russharden4374]

“We’re working on it” I feel like I tell that to my PSG daily lol

[@skullium5920]

I always wanted to be a Green Beret since I was 12 and main reason why, is not because of the combat and cool operator but teaching to others and learning about cultures and creating relationships with band brothers, and the motto “De Oppresso Liber”, always made me want to fight and help free oppressed cause i believe everyone should be free, Green berets are inspiring special forces group that I wish to be a part of!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Great reasons my dude

[@oldbutbold]

Nah this ain't bitching or ranting, just a much needed dose of reality check.

[@focus-learn-attackaccomplish]

Yeah lol inventory does not make me excited but the satisfaction of being in a community that many fail to achieve is what makes me excited

[@user-tj8ys4ic8w]

As a guy nearly 30 who is hating working a 9-5 for a tech company, inventory and preparation of soldier equipment would be a dream come true for a guy like me. I intend to embrace it all with a smile, the good and the bad. By all means, keep informing us on the mundane tasks, it all just puts a smile on my face

[@JeandIrlande22]

Good luck man. Go get some

[@jonnyM_007]

Time to make a change brother 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

choose better. while you still can.

[@1anre]

You’d definitely miss the game rooms, the fat paycheck & the cool conferences you used to attend, I guess.

[@Monkemodenigga]

tech student at a bootcamp. definitely on the same page. message me when ya get in

[@muriloninja]

This video right here is 100% spot on! ODA is NOT your typical DA unit! Then again that is precisely what makes them special! What a crazy mission set!

[@yapaboury]

Keeping it real!!!. Keep it up brother..u r positively influencing generations of warriors. Stay blessed!

[@FNGACADEMY]

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[@inhale.exhale.2527]

sean, i do not do insta whatever. hit me up a t mate. i need a replacement. ps. i hear you re childhood trauma son. that is uber interesting. may even buy your book because of that but probably won't because i'm a tight bastard! tell you what tho - bundle it with my free t and i'll write you my ha'penny's worth. pamwe chete

[@jabari189684]

Def looking out for those shirts this vid was dope

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

@@jabari189684 hey! sean. you've hooked another bud. u on commission? time for snakes 'n gravy! mmm mmm 😜

[@daviddaly1257]

Green Berets are definitely an underrated unit. They are truly a versatile group of men !!!

[@Bingobangoer]

What terrifies me is getting to a team, going through all that arduous training and then not getting to operate at all.

[@dylancoleman8545]

Tom Englund at the end of the day it’s all about the brotherhood

[@SuicidalChocolateSK]

Same here man, it's scarier than actually risking your life in combat. I'd rather die knowing i did what i wanted than train for years and not achieve my potential.

[@Bingobangoer]

@@dylancoleman8545 The brotherhood is a big part of it yes, but at the end of the day you surrender your life to a greater purpose in order to find that which might give your life ultimate meaning. Victor Frankl said "happiness is an unintended side effect of dedicating your life to a cause greater than oneself." Removing evil men from this planet, however naïve that might sound is that cause. Without that shared dedication to the cause, the brotherhood in my view means much less.

[@dbt7624]

Yea but your still going to be wearing a green beret plus u can always move on up if u really want to and operate with higher missions such as delta force or even go on higher than that and join a cia paramilitary team operator

[@stephen8996]

@@dylancoleman8545 nah

[@radekseky4571]

Out of all the Special Forces Green Berets are the most appealing to me. Your tasks are what I personally synonymize the most with success. Helping the locals, being teachers, protectors, just straight up nation builders. I love that.

[@stevefromwork6136]

Same and the idea have less ppl holding your leash appeals to me you as a nco would have so much say on what happens and that alone makes it special to me among sof units

[@andyfhilario1239]

I am a Recruiter in NYC. I enjoy watching your videos. Thank you for your service and the knowledge you share to us.

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

hey andy. as an ex-sf operator from the losing side of a long forgotten war, any jobs going?

[@andyfhilario1239]

@@inhale.exhale.2527 Hey Steve, when you said any jobs going can you be more specific with your question. Thanks

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

@@andyfhilario1239 Hey Andy - Good on you for your reply. Frankly I didn't expect one 🙂. I asked as a whim really as I am getting on in years and find myself without a homeland. I lost that after politics screwed us back in 1980 and my ex and I parted company a few years back. My sf service was prior to 1980 while still a teenager. Hard to believe now but there you go. Reading some of the comments on here I am staggered at how naive these plebes are. Truly. I thought often since of trying to join US forces and missed a couple of opportunities over time due to 3rd party compromises not that those have stood the test of time either. In a nutshell, are there service jobs available for foreigners with sf combat experience who are now in permanent winter camo (white haired 😉). Think consulting too. Anything out the box applies frankly. Pamwe chete 👍

[@chasegray4303]

Buck thank you for creating this channel it is very informative and motivating! Inventory, teaching/building relationships, creating training, is what I do now in the Navy as a BM. I am an aspiring green beret and I really want it in the worst way, (i transfer to the army in 2 years).All these negatives about it are things I go through now on a daily (minus shooting). I’m no stranger to hard times or hard and long and stressful work. Trust me I’m not phased! Thank you once again!

[@HisDudeness1986]

I remember signing up for Selection thinking I was going to have it made in the shade. Two days into Selection and I wanted out; I ended up lasting two weeks before being IVWd on my last day of Land Nav Week. A lot of guys think that SF or any SOF Community is free of bull shit but me refusing to pursue SF was a good thing on my part. I hate teaching, I hate coordinating and I hate having responsibilities, and I’m a SSG. I think I’ll just milk as much time in my POG unit as much as I can lol

[@AFGixxeR88]

Damn dude

[@alangwhiteTheBoss]

Hey bro what mos is chill? Thinking about changing

[@HisDudeness1986]

@@alangwhiteTheBoss maybe 42A or 92Y. I do know Supply stays until the Commander leaves, and they have to maintain the unit’s entire inventory so that’s something to keep in mind if going home is a thing for you

[@jonahanderson2663]

Literally all this video did was make me want to join army SF even more. I was a logistics specialist in the navy for 5 years, so I did nothing but inventories for that whole time, so that’s no problem. I love teaching, I currently am in a leadership position at my job at a physical therapy clinic teaching new techs how to perform their role. After my undergrad is finished I want to go into SF guard. I live in Oklahoma though so I hope I can join up with 19th SFG in Texas and be allowed to drive in for drilling. IF get selected

[@toddburgess5056]

Best of luck to you.

[@mr.m1garand254]

Teaching and raising foreign soldiers sounds really interesting, it’s the main reason the Berets are something I’m thinking of if I choose Army. Also love the pic of the Lee Enfield at the end🔥

[@latsnojokelee6434]

Read Gentlemen Bastards, lots of real daily stuff guys did as GBs.

[@jameswagner2116]

Great perspective brother, was never a SF, I was a 14T20-Patriot Missle...Been following your material and greatly respecting you for the no B.S. advice and information...a TEAM built by quality over quantity, asset over liability is so necessary...PRAYERS AND GOD BLESS..!

[@Ronin-rz2ht]

I've had a 37 page hand receipt that excesses in over 4 million dollars with individual BII for 291 pairs of PVS14's that went into the thousands. Anywhere in the army there is layouts. I want to be the best of the best with the best moral leaders and warriors when I do whats required of me. Great video buck, I now want to be a Green beret even more on some David goggins shit lmao.

[@alexpaglinawan4297]

Same for me dude. So I can increase my character quality to be an entrepreneur in the future after service. I wanted to be in the Green Beret(alonside with Cyber and Analyst).

[@Mc007-]

One of my MOS’s was 92y in the Batt I definitely know what your talking about. There’s always change of commands in SPC-Ops commands constantly. Most regular units in the army three to four years. I was HHC we were always helping other units with inventory or COC

[@donaldzlotnik505]

I am 2nd Decade Special Forces (1964). During my service we looked for team players who were fully qualified in their specialty with high levels of integrity. During selection, instructors looked for those who would help their peers and share while under extreme pressure. There was a huge dip in the standards during the latter years of the Vietnam War because of our losses that we paid a huge price for during the post war years until Colonel Howard took over Camp McCall and SF selection and the standards went up to a very high level. Today's SF qualified soldier are among the best to come out of the system.

[@hotelcharlie3066]

This is so dope buck , this is definitely the stuff we need to hear brother 🏴

[@FNGACADEMY]

Dan K?

[@hotelcharlie3066]

@@FNGACADEMYnah, just a loyal subscriber 🤙

[@leefruits7241]

I really wish videos like this had been around in 1994. At the time, while I was on leave at home from South Korea, I had told an older friend that I wanted to go SF, and that a special program was open that would take E-4's. My friend said simply, "You need to talk to Dave," and left it at that. A few days later, I was invited to have a conversation with Dave. I spent an hour and a half listening to victory and horror stories of Dave's eighteen months in Viet Nam as an SF operator. I wasn't shocked at his accounts of every fucked up thing that happened. Nor the complaints of how a 9mm couldn't cut through the jungle brush. What steered me off of my potential SF path was what Dave had to say about how things were when he got back from the war. Several years later, Dave had a daughter. As she grew, whenever she skinned a knee or elbow or finger, he went after her hard, like an SFAS instructor about getting up and moving on. He couldn't turn off his rage when it came on. And he hated it about himself. I recognized that trait in myself, and elected to opt out of the application process. There are times I wish I would have gone on, for sure. But in the end, I feel I made the right decision.

[@darrienharper3593]

Bro I felt your pain on the brass part that you touched on. I was an ammo dude in 5th group. Worked with multiple teams and shit was always stupid when dealing with the ASP and being short on brass. Love the content bro and I’m training up to go back to SFAS on the tail end of my recruiting tour. Your channel has given me a lot of golden nuggets to prepare me to go back. thanks bro keep it comin 🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@wila9609]

You just performed a great service for your community. No one gives real speak, they just show the Gucci shit. Great job.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks homie!

[@alexandersilveira2559]

Get someone from the 19th or 20th SFG and do a video about National Guard SF! We know pipeline is the same. But, what’s the life like?

[@Thedoomdude100]

Natty G has SF? At that point why not just go Army and do that?

[@theblackrifle7824]

@@Thedoomdude100 for people that don't want to quit there day job but still want to be SF

[@Thedoomdude100]

@@theblackrifle7824 guess that’s true. I’m not disrespecting it at all. Just, that’s a lot of work considering it’s Army SF Q Course and selection. Just you don’t deploy or get activated as much as Army SF I imagine.

[@theblackrifle7824]

@@Thedoomdude100 listen to podcast he talks about this. Its not for everyone but for some people it works.

[@friendofenkidu3391]

2:35: Inventory time again? You may need to visit Old Sarge's Surplus in Spring Lake to get your gear squared away.

[@harryurban4219]

I just discovered this channel . I am an old guy who appreciates and looks up to green berets . This channel is full of interesting information

[@goonholiday656]

Change of Command Inventory sucks in your normal Infantry Unit. When I became Armorer I always got tasked with helping supply do inventory - shit is ridiculous.

[@swiftghost1319]

Biggest i had seen was the turnover on teams. With guys being SWCS eligible at 36 months its hard to maintain continuity on the ODA. With commanders and sgm measuring teams based off experience and performance it becomes difficult to get to the top or stay at the top with guys getting moved out so quickly. With the Q course pumping out numbers it takes almost a year to get new guys up to speed on everything. By then sometimes those new guys are being pushed to SR positions on a team. It can put them in a bind because you don't know what you dont know. It creates lag on the team which could prevent getting top missions.

[@russcummings1077]

I was in B/1/7 starting in 1980 as as 91B2S (now 18D). I don't remember inventory being such a pain. I do recall "hearts & minds", being an armed diplomat, teacher. That's what set us apart from other units - we were there for the long haul.

[@kianjesse6067]

I don’t necessarily wanna do sf but I really wanna do marsoc. But this video helped me a lot, I assume all sof units are similar in terms of the downsides and it really doesn’t seem to deter me. It almost makes sense. If you’re gonna be a high speed team then you need to be able to handle high speed responsibilities. I think that’s pretty cool cuz you’re working with (mostly) motivated guys

[@Jwasin3_1]

MARSOC is kind of the same . MARSOC your teaching and working with Afghan Commandos . Marsoc and Green Beret use asymetrical warfare . MARSOC busy with schools

[@JoseCarver]

The more informed your decisions are, the better they will be.

[@wznation]

This message can be related to many professions. Comes down to your will and passion. I feel your message! Like always thanks for everything 🇨🇦

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks man! couldnt agree more!

[@MVK_GS]

Thankfully, a lot of the (very few) wrong guys we got in the teams ended up "selecting themselves out" by screwing up some egregious stuff (losing a weapon, misusing OPFUND, or a DUI). On my first tour to AFG we lost two medics (as in "they got kicked out of SF"; different teams) to them self-medicating controlled substances. Both medics were from the 18X program. Theres a reason teams are usually short a couple of guys - SF is not for everyone. One has to be mature and dependable to stay in SF. Honestly, although qualifying to get into a team is very difficult for most soldiers who even try, staying in SF until retirement is even harder. Again, it is not for everyone. That being said, I loved that life.

[@VanillaGorilla502]

$937 raised at the moment. Thanks for looking out for a great organization!

[@samschetter3847]

Best information on KZbin about SF. Getting me motivated to work hard to achieve my goal !

[@michaels2208]

I did psyop before the name change and really thought I wanted to go sf. But after some time I really saw I could do my schools I wanted, do my high speed stuff. Loved doing that job and got to work with tons of other sof units. So never did, don't regret not either.

[@cruzmissileoutdoors]

Not in SF, but I was in the army for 8 years. That police call for brass sucks. Pick every single piece, dig thru the sand, yeah. It sucks no matter what unit you are in, range day is both fun and sucks.

[@cortezsmith1244]

That inventory thing made me laugh 😂

[@daniel-kn3tq]

Got out of the marine corps infantry as a sergeant. Now I’m working my transfer to the 18X pipeline

[@HABACHI617]

How’s it going, considering it myself

[@daniel-kn3tq]

@@HABACHI617 that’s good are you prior marine corps as well

[@HABACHI617]

@@daniel-kn3tq no civilian

[@daniel-kn3tq]

@@HABACHI617 train hard and go for it dude.

[@HABACHI617]

@@daniel-kn3tq whats it like? I’m still considering it, what’s great about it

[@razorbackguy6149]

I attended a course with former SF guys as instructors. He had us teach another student how to load and make a firearm ready without verbal instructions, only demonstration. To simulate a student that didn't speak your language. Interesting twist for an instructor candidate...glad I never had to use it.

[@ashharkausar413]

I couldn't help laugh at the story of the 2 solidiers just going into a room and spraying xD

[@detondiamond]

It’s funny cause I actually like inventories and check list, now not fully but I find it relaxing and something I do sometimes to past time

[@austinmoore7078]

Haha inventory! That’s something I don’t miss from the Marine Corps. Thanks for making us aware of that though, Buck. As much as inventory SUCKS, it still doesn’t deter me from wanting to become SF

[@NoQuestions4sked]

Oh yeah. did 14 hr days for 3 weeks straight in preparation for some division inspection. laid out every single piece of comm gear in the entire battalion, every single battery, every singly handset, everything. that was a fun time. inventory does not scare me anymore.

[@sdm101869]

Appreciate the honest content. These young guys need to have that side of the story too

[@DannyRamon]

The level of cross cultural communication is much more than some public health programs. I respect that a lot.

[@FNGACADEMY]

it was vital!

[@bigboi46hardknocks77]

Bro! I was regular army for 21yrs and that shit about the range is fuckin true! I didn't know SF went through then same shit. And don't get me started on fucking inventories man that shit was the worst! Glad u got this channel I seen SF guys in action in OIF1 and they are truly professionals and they need quality not quantity.

[@huskey5371]

Thanks for this one, very nice insight. Im a hunting guide up in Maine looking into SF. Some similarities i noted. Teaching, keeping accountability of people and gear, and occasionally look cool and do something bloody. Hunters forget to load rifles too and do some other funny stuff if you dont coach them your SOP. Thanks again.

[@zachallen3153]

Love to teach and learn. Have done wall to wall inventories for the shop and hate em as much as the next guy, looking forward to being the Charlie (if i get it) Enjoy being around solid people who give a damn. This video just solidifies it even more. Man, I just want to find my tribe and leave the world better than I found it. I'll be looking out for one of those shirts! Let us know when they're available!

[@mrshovelbottom7475]

Can't wait for that CCT vid!

[@rickyism1576]

Dude I had to do inventories as a CBRN Marine, just because I was somehow attached to the S-3 and was a junior Marine me and a boot Lieutenant, not only did we have to do the Regiment inventory but all the Battalions as well. Took us 2 days over 12 hours a day.

[@roarkcurry3264]

Sounds good to me. I have a Bachelors in Early Childhood Education and I worked in property management before enlisting. Plus, I have young children. All I do is teach and count stuff all day. Sign me up. Lol

[@crashoveride72]

See my comment.

[@JG-yc2fr]

Well well well looks like my time as a 74 d will come in handy.. if supply sgt wasnt there the next person to go to was cbrn as they did inventory hand in hsnd with supply haha. Gave classes and loved it

[@docdolittle8057]

Blowing up! I remember this channel like two weeks ago and now it’s at 22k. Press on!

[@FNGACADEMY]

thanks man, im shocked as well!

[@revdylan]

"If you can listen to this video and you still wanna join, then maybe GB is for you." This right here is the biggest thing I've felt as a guy going for Ranger Batt, and just seen with other dudes that wanna try to go SF or anything like it. If you can hear the shittiest parts about the job and still be more than happy enough to be one of the team, then you're more than likely one of the guys they need. You wanna do cool guy shit? You gotta embrace the suck of the day to day jobs too, like doing inventory.

[@theronwilliams895]

Whats funny is they had us doing overnight inventory layouts even when I was an 11B38. And I hated that shyt! 1 PVS/14 came up missing (more like miscounted) and they locked the whole Battalion down. Thank you for your service brother!

[@VileGlory]

I can't say I'm an expert in management and coordination but I'll learn if need be.

[@draysky37]

Thank you for making this video because I thought after you pass sfas and the q course you're home free, I didn't know you had to compete to remain on the team.

[@deboratallaricomoureau7308]

Great content. Rare to find legit military information like this.

[@non-fungibletoken5075]

Former 11B everything you just said is beyond facts. Though I only know this from reg AC side of OPs. Yall are more OP than us so I can only imagine how it was like.

[@kennymccormick9594]

Should I join as an Officer or go straight for an 18x? I have a 4 year degree but the recruiters said the officer commission board won’t meet until this December and I won’t potentially leave until January. Should I wait or enlist then try to become an officer after a year of service? I would really love some advice, please and thank you sir!

[@non-fungibletoken5075]

@@kennymccormick9594 The real question is in yourself really. If you want to be a paper pusher then go the officer route. If you want to be a legend then go the sfas route.

[@kennymccormick9594]

@@non-fungibletoken5075 Thank you very much sir!

[@tl.l7733]

Thank you for your service brother.

[@FNGACADEMY]

thank you

[@gregwilson1613]

Im not SF but a lot of that isn't specific to being SF either. Just being in an Infantry company its a lot of the same stuff. Not as much relationship building with partner forces but teaching privates the basics over and over. Inventories all the time... range prep and picking up brass. Hell look at the "cool stuff" like shooting or jumping out of an airplane. Its an all day process for a 30 second jump and then add on all that combat equipment essentially strapped to your waist....

[@1anre]

But why’s it important to pick up brass though?

[@VileGlory]

@@1anre For one, cleaning up the mess you made is important. Two, for logistics. You have to show that your using the money and resources given to you throughout the fiscal year. Otherwise you'll get less funding the next year.

[@MYZTICTRAVLER]

It was interesting to hear this FGB (Former Green Barry) talk as if he were still active in places throughout this video. It's is so hard for people who were once in the fight to accept the fact they are now civilians. Albeit with advanced training and skills in warfare.

[@morrisdennis]

Ur doing a great service helping the nxt generation buck...

[@ruthlessintentions3778]

Only people who have been through it will understand the pain. Reading the comments people are like "yeah I want to do it" "after this video I'm still pumped!!" Yeah yeah, sounds good, sounds like it's nothing. Untill you're actually in it and doing it. Living in that moment. It's a whole lot different. So only those that been through it and experienced it will look at this video and understand all to well. At the end of the day, those who haven't, won't know till they do it, but no matter what we tell them or say. There still going to do whatever they want to do. Nevertheless a video like this is good insight.

[@la-downoah5199]

Really hope I get selected In April, even more after watching this!

[@FNGACADEMY]

then my friend you are probably the right dude for the job!! hope you make it!

[@la-downoah5199]

@@FNGACADEMY I hope so

[@Blayketoftee]

@@la-downoah5199 My date is Jan 13th wish you the best of luck buddy I got 5 weeks till I head out good luck brotha

[@la-downoah5199]

@@Blayketoftee good luck man just don’t quit brother

[@crashoveride72]

You don't go in hoping. Hope leaves the possibility of failure. The course of fire for selection is "This evolution is finite, I WILL be standing even if I'm the only one... even if it kills me." if it gets tough... take a knee and drink water, rub some dirt in it, and then ruck the fuck up.

[@markmanleyH2Oactivity]

For youngsters looking for guidance in wanting a military Career. Answer to the video question is YES. Every branch has aspects that "suck" Green berets are of the vest !!! 🥾🥾

[@jbenny9753]

That’s just army in general the grass is never greener on the other side. I appreciate your insight Buck and you have motivated me even more to make sure I kill it at SOCM.

[@morrisdennis]

Thx 4 the raw truth, ppl need 2 hear that...

[@mitchjones1449]

I was never a special forces soldier, but I’ve been through a bunch of COC inventories. They do suck, but it’s part of the job.

[@troywashere5036]

Dude this channel is badass

[@CAARaeed]

Most people think special forces refers to all special operations instead of specifically the Army SF. TBF, it IS the umbrella term for the SOF community outside of America. I had no idea that special forces refers to something specific until I played Metal Gear Solid 2.

[@christianburrup4407]

Dude Buck, I remember when you had less than 1000 subscribers 🤣😂 it’s unreal how much it’s grown. Awesome content man. Keep it up 🤘🏼 all your videos giving me more confidence to challenge the Rec 🇺🇸

[@FNGACADEMY]

was not expected for sure! glad to help bro and thanks for the support!

[@michaellopez9465]

Sounds like it requires some additional ownership and pride in preparation than most knew about. Thanks for the information! A younger version of myself wouldn't have dug it but after 8 years in the Marines (I love teaching) and working corrections and having to instruct inmates..I think im mentally primed. Now I need to focus on my fitness, but im convinced its what I want.

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

oh jeezzus!

[@michaellopez9465]

@@inhale.exhale.2527 watch this ..bitch

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

@@michaellopez9465 watch what exactly razor? u counting brass without a cover on? 🤣

[@michaellopez9465]

@@inhale.exhale.2527 If thats what it takes. I apologize for calling you a bitch..my opinion of you matters as much as your opinion of me. Have a great Thanksgiving.

[@inhale.exhale.2527]

@@michaellopez9465 copy that m lo. counting brass however is not appropriate for selected sf operators nor use of their training and time. that honestly staggers me and to find that acceptable diminishes the reputation of any elite force. i can assure you that the british sas did not gain the reputation they have by subservience to bean counters. word.

[@Jesus-eg3yb]

Absolutely! Let's get some!

[@rrudee]

Been bing watching all your videos recently and i fucking love the info 💯 my brother is a retired green beret and im about to pull the trigger and join💪🏻

[@MrJoshbetts]

Nothing gets me harder than doing inventories and training. My favorite is conducting training on how to do inventories.

[@r.o.4357]

Sounds like any deployment when u work with the partner nation im no green beret but I know the frustration

[@Middigit212]

Just a heads up inventory is real in big Army just like SOF units. Worse days of my life was during change of command and being the striker SME, FML wish I would not have been so hooah and chose to learn so much about those damn things. I missed so much qulity training fucking with strikers when the dismounts got to do cool guy shit. Mind you we were all 11B. I was the smart guy who wanted to go above and beyound it had it's own perks. Damn.... Invitory blows!

[@TD-ok8xo]

Greetings from the philippines! This is motivating me to go SF in my country. Thanks for the video

[@FNGACADEMY]

you bet!

[@isaiahvazquez1559]

Great content man, hands down best channel out right now!

[@FNGACADEMY]

Thanks man!

[@christopherrush8793]

It’s the idea of working with a higher caliber of people that gets me. It’s still army obviously. Just wanna be where I can trust the guys I’m working with

[@waynewallace2583]

Also, the continuous 6-8 month SF rotations down range can be rough on the family life, complicated by some bringing back PTSD.

[@FNGACADEMY]

facts

[@deiongoldsmith515]

Inventory sounds like a closing shift during the holiday season at a clothing retail store fix everything thing in the store! only with that you're leaving at like 1am or 2am lol. My question is there coffee during these inventories? if so I'm pretty sure I can survive that tedium lol. But love the video!

[@AlchemyOfTheFourthKind]

I already know these things but this video just makes me want it more

[@gonzo_2510]

After watching this video so far all the things you mentioned applied to me in the positive way but I’m not getting my hopes up on this thinking it’ll be perfect because nothing is or will be perfect. As a current 11B in a armor unit who’s wanting greater purpose/belonging in the profession I want to do something new. Layouts, C.O.C & teaching is one of my favorite things to do for my team & squad. I ETS soon but Wanting to put a SFAS packet in through the CA national guard after college has been on my mind lately. Would appreciate more advice when applicable, much appreciated 💪🏼

[@Japanimal1992]

Dealing with inventories, enjoying teaching? As a former supply sergeant that is now a teacher, I feel strangely motivated lol.

[@loganenglish6302]

You're videos are extremely helpful! Please keep them up!

[@xtraxdemon3472]

Im 15 aspiring to be a green beret its been a dream sense i was 12 ik it wont be a easy journey but this helped even after hearing this i want to become a green beret

[@SirMikeyV]

Its yes and no. I have ptsd and tbi now. My family and friends wont get close to me and ive ruined alot of relationships because of my mental health issues. Im lucky to be alive and proud of what ive done.

[@morrisdennis]

I'm 55 in Aug 290lbs, u definitely changed my mind...