How Hard is Delta Force Selection?

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[@FOXTR0T1]

@@Anonymous18817 I’m not a Delta Operator, never been to OTC. However, I have been to Ranger School, another physically demanding course in the US Army, albeit surely not as hard as OTC. You would be fighting an extreme uphill battle from a physical standpoint. I’m not saying it’s impossible but I have seen extremely fit women fail physical events that mediocre guys make it through easily. I have a friend that’s a female infantry officer that’s extremely physically fit, like top .01% of female physical fitness level fit. I, as a fit but nothing to write home about guy, was able to easily subdue her in a (friendly) fight. Like it wasn’t even fair even though appearance wise we have about the same muscle mass, in fact her legs are bigger than mine. The problem is just that men are essentially on PEDs when compared to women. The genetically supplied cocktail of hormones a man has are performance enhancing drugs that will make our bodies far more capable. From my experience I would say you would need to be either a genetically gifted woman in that aspect or take PEDs. Maybe it’s possible to just train hard enough maybe it’s not, but that’s the reality. Mostly I’ve seen women fail runs and upper body strength focused events. So if you are really dedicated to the idea I would become a cardio beast, make sure your legs are as strong as possible and you’re upper body is ridiculous as far as female physique goes. Unfortunately you will have to train much harder than the men do, you won’t recover as fast, and you won’t see the same level of physical gains without taking PEDs. The worst that can happen though is you fail, and ultimately even if you do, it’s a crazy laudable goal that very very very few women even attempt.

[@ChristopherKilian-fg6ds]

PTSD?

[@ChristopherKilian-fg6ds]

​@@Anonymous18817women are already in Delta. Intelligence branch

[@andyeighttre]

The biggest issue will be the 2 extra letters*

[@JuanHernandez-yt3ko]

😅😊😊

[@johngoodwin4178]

“You struggle to be mediocre in a place like that.” Is very telling at how high of a level these guys operate.

[@zacharydoser8536]

Totally agree. This statement alone makes me glad these guys are our side.

[@BiggFinalBoss]

I knew a Force Recon Marine that went over. He said he ate humble pie in all things. Working out, shooting, clearing rooms, planning etc.

[@GMan56M]

I mentioned it in another comment before I saw yours, but what always blew me away was that mindset isn't just exclusive to the shooters. All of their enablers have to have the same mindset because a) that's just the culture and you're always trying to prove yourself to the shooters, and b) you WANT to be the best so you get to continue working there! It's frankly an environment that rivals the likes of the top tech companies in terms of talent and tenacity.

[@jordanp7961]

@@zacharydoser8536 other countries have men like these too

[@na-dk9vm]

​@@BiggFinalBossdid he get in??

[@RodZilla11]

To elevate from Basic, to Airbone, to Ranger, to Green Beret to Delta is an unbelievable amount of mental and physical punishment for a human being to take. Then to be deployed into theater and have to function at very high levels of skill and stress is amazing! 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@philosopher2king]

I was army infantry in the '90s, and we did basic and AIT back-to-back (OSUT - 15 weeks) and THAT was hard, but nothing compared to specialized units. We got the very best training in the world, and I was never the same after that so I can imagine what these guys were taught. I still daydream about the what-if of having gone through the chain of services you mentioned, which we all dreamt about in my unit.

[@chief5981]

I was a Staff Sergeant in the infantry and starting sitting in on a some op orders and pre- mission briefs with some oda teams. It was insane how quick and in depth their op orders were. They used their own terminology and were super professional about the whole process. I remember leaving the first few and all us big army guys just know what we just witnessed. Made me feel like I wasn’t even in the military and makes you realize how much of your life the conventional army wastes.

[@philosopher2king]

@@chief5981 Tell me about it! We spent too much time being told to make things cheesy to "impress" the officers and high-level NCOs. I'm at a point in my life when I look back and wish I had done more and belonged to a high-performance unit like rangers, SF or Delta. I also think of how these guys are so soulful, but you can also tell their emotional turmoil. They were put through a lot.

[@maxsmart8954]

Fine line between mental strength and mental illness.

[@hugtango]

@@maxsmart8954 truth.... saw some guys they never "came back"

[@Mike_Erp]

"It only takes one person to believe in you" was a profound statement

[@thommerrilin2893]

I also think it was literal. Right?

[@dylanreithel6212]

It was literal, in the sense that it takes one evaluator to keep you in the selection process. But also, it can only take one person believing in you to keep pushing.

[@DeezzzzzzNuts12]

Right

[@Mrosen7542]

@@dylanreithel6212 Thought he meant yourself.

[@Mark-r2z9u]

It definitely was.

[@gizmo1802]

“Selection is an ongoing event” The most accurate statement I’ve heard.

[@karadan100]

Every British special forces member I ever met (civilian contractor for the British Army a few decades ago) displayed the same kind of calm and collectedness I hadn't expected before doing that work. I wrongly assumed they'd be back-slapping jocks full of piss and vinegar but they were all grey men. All of them. They'd be the last person you look at in a bar or a queue at the bank. Really impressive bunch of professionals.

[@GMan56M]

This is spot on. There's a reason Charlie Beckwith modeled CAG after the SAS, and that connective tissue is still very apparent today. Every once in a while you'll find guys/gals like you mentioned in these units (full of piss and vinegar), but the reason most of them get selected is due to their maturity and calm in the face of uncertainty. Impressive indeed!

[@jordanp7961]

@@GMan56M i want to know what that feels like

[@37Sith]

Worked with and got to hang out with some SEALS and SAS members while in the military. SAS guys were the absolute best! And you're right! Just the most unrecognizable people.... You honestly wouldn't think that these old looking men were just complete bad ass mother f-ers!

[@christhedoc8689]

@@37Sith nothing comes close to SEALS and US Delta Force. I had 3 deployments to IRAQ and met many times SAS guys, they are good but our guys did jobs that SAS wasn't able to do., I don't think you've ever been into the US military tbh.

[@christhedoc8689]

I met SAS guys they are good but nothing comes close to the US Delta Forces.

[@Michael-vw1yn]

This is quickly becoming my favorite channel. The real, no BS experiences of these men is eye opening.

[@VideoSpectator1223]

Check out the team house podcast.

[@robpolaris7272]

Eric Haney’s book “Inside Delta Force” gives a detailed look at the Delta Selection Process. It also is absolutely amazing the level of marksmanship they get to, literally running and hitting targets in the head within inches from hostages with a 1911.

[@benturner4352]

Both great books, but "No easy day" is SEAL Team 6, not Delta.

[@constantlychill79]

Fantastic book, I can read that cover to cover. Time after time.

[@philosopher2king]

Beckwith told a story in his book where, if I recall correctly, George Bush Sr. (not yet president) insisted in seeing how all that DC money was being spent on Delta. He was invited into the kill house to sit as a hostage while the team did a live fire exercise. The team went in and neutralized the room in seconds. Bush was all shaken up and looked at the mock-up terrorist targets and said "You missed!" The Delta commander said "Look closer". It turned out the operatives had shot the targets IN THE EYES.

[@robpolaris7272]

@@philosopher2king Can you imagine if Bush had been accidentally shot? Might have been the end of Delta. I wonder if this was when he was CIA or VP? Of course from what I’ve read they don’t miss.

[@ReallyGoingOn]

​@@philosopher2kingho-leeeeyy shit that's scary.

[@dermo1702]

Tom Satterly spoke similarly about basically having a daily renewable contract post selection and OTC. He spoke about that inherent fear of not knowing if you would show up to work only to be told that you’re done. It must be such a nerve wracking environment to exist in on a daily basis. But the mentality that these types of environments seem to create must be a huge factor in what makes these teams, and these operators so special.

[@GMan56M]

Nerve wracking, yes, but also think about the continuous high level of performance that kind of environment creates too! Kyle mentioned it here in this clip, but CAG is the type of environment where you struggle just to be mediocre! It's hard to fathom the level of talent and skill all of those folks have; not just the shooters, but the enablers and support folks too. Every single person has to be on their game 100% of the time. It's wild.

[@deoregon123]

Yes, but it keeps one from being complacent ya know.

[@imstarz9123]

That should tell everyone how bad ass Tom was. He served 25..And 20 of those were in the Unit.

[@sangeli1901]

I remember him saying one day you Ho to swipe your access card and it’s no longer green but red

[@johnlasseigne7676]

I know how being a seal can be a goal. I don't understand how CAG could be a goal. Such a tiny margin of success

[@WorksopWhiskey]

I feel for this man. He’s clearly struggling with everything he’s been through, what he’s done and sights he’s seen. The coughing he regularly does, his eye movement. He’s keeping it in. God bless this man.

[@livingfortheonewhodiedform4418]

I agree but my thought is it is so top secret that he is trying not to say too much.

[@Sharibaby80]

@@livingfortheonewhodiedform4418 As it should be.

[@turn-n-burn1421]

He may be having an internal issue, but don't judge by the throat clearing. I've had that issue for a couple of decades. I've never been through any of what he would have. I'm more alerted by his short choppy responses.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@pdxshadow9819]

@@Anonymous18817stay home. Learn how to make the best sandwich ever and enjoy life

[@madeintexas1213]

“Down there getting their jihad on” had me rollin 😂

[@The_Nova_Glow]

😂

[@FoeDabandz]

That was Funny asl n I'm muslim!!@

[@aedysluce9471]

Oh did it? What else had you rolling?

[@herfnagletupperwink3781]

This man is trying to not say anything wrong for security reasons while he is obviously still in some battle shock. Scary what they do for us.

[@Mr_Originality]

What’s battle shock?

[@Neat0_o]

@@Mr_Originalitybasically ptsd. When you see what war does to the land and the people fighting it changes you.

[@CFCMahomet]

I don’t think so. I knew some GB’s and UDT guys when I was in the service. They are all very humble, soft spoken, careful and thoughtful in what and how they say things.

[@BADMONTESS]

They will get called on the carpet for giving away limited knowledge info, so they selectively have to halting think about what and or how to say how ops go down n such.

[@riccoratzo]

​@@Mr_Originality war traumata

[@heywoodjablome7834]

I went through SFAS in 1996, did not get selected. A buddy who went through with me got selected went to 5th then went to Delta. I was stationed at Bragg and we met up for coffee one day. He told me how hard CAG selection was. The West Virginia mountains baby.

[@warlord562]

How come you didn't get selected

[@heywoodjablome7834]

I got hurt

[@ٴۥٴٴٴ]

sounds like a fantasy story pal

[@razr190]

@@ٴۥٴٴٴ do your fantasies typically involve getting hurt?

[@andrews640]

This guy is a warrior and a true hero. One of Shawn's best.

[@drewjames8594]

All these comments about how this guest speaks as if he’s lost or not intelligent just stop. The man is thinking before he speaks thus giving a thoughtful, meaningful response on some very un-relatable events. More people in the world today should try it.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@tkirkpat007]

Yes, great point

[@timdixo]

Agreed,he’s deliberating before speaking to give considered responses.

[@kleitosaliagas5668]

dude sounds like Biden bro

[@Carguyeight]

@@kleitosaliagas5668he’s being careful about giving details about a unit that’s highly secretive

[@Vernonu9]

A former co-worker who served in the Army in transportation told me a story about one night in Iraq they were chattin' it up and a Tier I operator popped up out of nowhere.... wearing jeans and a t-shirt, and was sitting on one of their trucks and after having a brief conversation with the guy.....he disappeared.

[@tbone6203]

Shit that story has been around as old as jody

[@theNfl_Esq]

Delta is the tip of the spear. Figuratively and literally.

[@ScottK-wv4om]

Ok special timmy😂😂😂

[@Import_success]

please tell me how can it be literally??

[@theNfl_Esq]

@@Import_success tat

[@pjg_77]

He verbalises his words brilliantly, this guy got a book out? As a Brit I’ve not heard that much about this lad. Much love from the UK Shaun & Co..

[@j.langer5949]

LOL

[@drinkbeetlejuice]

He's incoherent

[@cbskwkdnslwhanznamdm2849]

words are already verbalized

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@localwarlord]

@@Anonymous18817well firstly you need to be just as fast, just as strong as the men trying out if you can be as strong, smart, fast, resilient, and calm you can do it but you’d be the first literally so you would have train very hard and rigorously to be able to do that

[@joeyjojojr.shabadoo915]

The coolest thing that I learned from Shawn's past shows is the fact that Delta recruit from every branch and the majority of guys aren't all shooters originally. I love how 'The Unit' will take and try out guys with Vehicle Mechanic/Motor Pool backgrounds, Water guys, Jumpers....literally anything that be an eventual value add to the eventual task unit that person belongs to if successful, then once THERE, they teach them to shoot etc, the exact way that the Unit wants it done.

[@drewjames8594]

Seems smart to me. Not unlike hiring in the business world ya know. A lot of professions like to hire good people with no experience in the specific field so they can teach them “their way” & don’t have to break habits.

[@italian1ist]

I think they are taking guys from other special operations groups. PJ, SF, Ranger, SEAL etc. They aren’t taking some dude from the motor pool or a cook or something. There maybe soldiers that started as one of those then went infantry then SF or Ranger and were chosen from there but the idea that you’re going to Delta straight from being a mechanic is ridiculous.

[@burrionkemp4031]

@@italian1ist I was recruited by Delta in December 94, post somalia. I received a letter from the Pentagon (DOD) telling me to be at the Hunter Army Airfield Theater in Savanah GA. I was an e-6, Staff Sergeant, Infantry, stationed down the road at Ft. Stewart. I had served as a squad leader in Somalia and APL and designated marksman. Per UN agreement, I was the only one that could lock and load on the Z and used an ANPVS-4 scope battalion

[@joeyjojojr.shabadoo915]

@@italian1ist Nope. Not ridiculous. A Delta guy even said it in one of Shawn's videos. A Mechanic from the motor pool with skills, then taught to shoot by Delta once there. He said they would rather have guys that are skilled in different ways that THEY can teach to shoot, as if newbies....the way that Delta wants them to shoot.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@sheldonconk9526]

For the folks that say he looks like he’s struggling to communicate or looks a bit aloof… this man is amongst the top of less than 0.25% of the military SF. Chill out. He’s got that DAWG in him. His demeanor means he is READY.

[@Infinite_information615]

Exactly

[@boxofpears2]

eh

[@sheldonconk9526]

@@boxofpears2 eh

[@boxofpears2]

@@sheldonconk9526 it was eh like shit.. these guys go through life haha, i feel for em

[@sheldonconk9526]

@@boxofpears2 ❤️‍🔥🗿

[@yellowfin1962]

Fascinating! With the way he’s talking it’s obvious that he’s trying to describe things without giving away sensitive information.

[@robertreed4299]

For those who understand, No explanation is needed. For those who do not understand, No explanation is possible - Ziad K. Abdrlnour

[@SiriusDogStar369]

Perfect response. Thank you, yes.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@SiriusDogStar369]

@@Anonymous18817 Nice 😁🤙🏼💜

[@RP-yf1ed]

Mine was " if you don't understand it, I can't explain it to you".

[@SiriusDogStar369]

@@RP-yf1ed “it is what it is”

[@DAVE_WHITE]

Never seen one with a true full time "1000 yard" stare like this guy. Thank you for your Service!!!

[@Sam656TH]

hes high on drugs like most of these guys shaun interviews.

[@miles7096]

@@Sam656TH huh? elaborate

[@F80mthree]

@@miles7096all of his previous comments are him spewing the same ole shit. just ignore him.

[@konradsudyka8653]

@@Anonymous18817you have ZERO chance. Sorry.

[@christianphillips4072]

@@Anonymous18817If I remember correctly it’s not even open to women.

[@AlexZ-lc6nl]

Met a former delta guy back in NJ who retired and the worked for the FBI. Dude was not 6.9. He was 5.10 and looked like a gymnast-wrestler-swimmer. Calm and collected. Cold and chill. Extremely professional. Not cocky at all. I can’t even comprehend the level of stress that man can handle.

[@operatorhoot]

Been through the US Army Infantry School "fun"...Airborne School, Ranger School,...then on to Special Warfare Training Group, and eventually the State Department's Foreign Area Counterterrorism Course....the CAG operators...they are something truly "Special"....hats off.

[@samgardner4667]

Been watching his training videos online. The way the guy and his partner clear a house is nutty. They’re fast as fuck and the whole thing is over in about 15 seconds

[@SSgtBlueUSMC0369]

What’s his link. I would like to watch this

[@Thatoperator23]

Should have him back on here to talk more about his company and what’s going on. He was a great guy to have!

[@robsdeviceunknown]

Think so? I had a really hard time following him. He rarely would complete a sentence. Wondering if he got some sort of TBI. Not insulting him, or intending to. Sincere curiosity. I prefer a well spoken person, but hey atl east he wasnt one of those UFO or mind reading wackos Shawn likes to have on.

[@CKpremium1992]

He’s literally had a full episode.. the guy is just not good at being interviewed, story telling and articulation.. he was delta and the tip of the spear and an incredible operator but a terrible podcast guest..

[@Robert_H_Diver]

@@CKpremium1992🤡

[@blocheadz]

@@robsdeviceunknown he was fresh out in this interview I think. He did a great job pulling it out for us.

[@blocheadz]

Totally agree, i'd love to see a catch up. Hope he's doing well.

[@waynecribbs786]

Phenomenal interview Shawn. You Sir are only getting better by the day. You have great guests and allow them to talk and bottom line, you're truly a class act and really appreciate all you are doing. Keep em coming

[@amahana6188]

The guy who stated his thought processes are scrambled: you couldn’t be more wrong. This guy is one of the clearest thinking humans on earth. He comes across as hesitating only because he measuring his words so as to answer Shawn’s questions without actually being specific about anything they do.

[@leroybishop2245]

I truly hope he makes it to old age fully intact. 🙏🏻❤️🇺🇸

[@bobcarr5497]

Great interview with a man that is the best of the best. I have a family member that also served in this capacity not for Delta but was a special operator and now retired warrant officer four but still working for the Army and our government still serving in a different capacity. We owe these men our sincere gratitude for protecting and defending our nation and all there sacrifices. Thank you too all of them and all our service members and veterans. May God bless each and everyone of you!

[@joaquinspandex7870]

My heart hurts, listening to him and looking at his face while he talks. God Bless you Kyle.

[@Matakui2011]

I'm just happy Chuck Norris' legacy will live on through these young operators.

[@GallowsPole805]

Like Kyle said…”struggled to be mediocre….”

[@ssgtomen621]

'No one goes into the room like Delta'. (George E Hand IV)...The unit's accolades are legendary, and while every nation has its respective force, no one else comes close to their level. This video and plenty of other sources speak volumes. Thanks, Ryan for the chance to hear from another shooter.

[@adam_p99]

Nonsense. We all know who’s better.

[@ssgtomen621]

@@adam_p99 Mate there is delusion and there is reality. JSOC has lead the world in this field in the last 40 years. If it ain't CAG it ain't in the BAG. Sine Pari

[@adam_p99]

@@ssgtomen621 kzbin.infovGURlnHHuvs?si=mgKWEhLi2q6OI8Es Argue with him

[@ssgtomen621]

​@@adam_p99 Will gladly let him know, mad respect aside. In the meantime, argue with them Shawn Ryan Show- Working Inside the CIA with THE BEST Operational SHOOTERS in the World. Shawn Ryan Show-The World's Most Capable Tier 1 Unit That Recruits From All Military Branches Trigger Time TV- John "Shrek" McPhee talks about how he became "The Sheriff Of Baghdad" 0.09 Here are some other gems, "Delta was, and is, known for its superb planning process, its scientific approach to assaults, and its extraordinary marksmanship and physical training. It is equal or superior to any other counter-terror force in the world.” Danny Coulson, founder of the FBI’s Hostage Rescue Team (HRT) Annie Jacobsen, author of " Surprise Kill Vanish", described the unit to be the world's most elite counter-terrorism unit there is, for their unique scientific approach to SOF core skills, particularly in CQB.pg 275 Mark Urban, author of Task Force Black "When the SAS were at their most lethal, they were in the style of Delta" (SHaping the World from the Shadows, Chris Martin) And of course, my favorite "No one goes into the room like Delta.." George Hand IV, SOFREP article No Body Goes Into a Room Like Delta Force, A CQB Attitude Primer" Like I said, Sine Pari, mate. (ps: KZbin isn't letting me post my links, but I got yours before it disappeared)

[@captaincarl2079]

@@Anonymous18817 They do not accept women, they do not have the strength to be an operator

[@jamesbryson575]

We citizens owe so much to these SOF warriors. They are beyond our imagination. Thank God for their courage, endurance and razor-sharp skill.

[@335wide]

We dont owe anything to them

[@jamesbryson575]

@@335wide Shameful delusion.

[@335wide]

@jamesbryson575 how is it delusion. If dudes ran in my house I'd defend myself just fine.

[@fhtmbdh]

A real hero,, stay strong my brother, I loved the interview ...

[@maddog8004]

I struggled through that one . When he said they are literally cutting Americans heads of what are we going to do about it. Wining “hearts and minds” and way my initial thought. My last stint was Afghanistan and I (we) could not trust our afghan interpreter and police chief and his cronies at all. We knew they where involved in Drug and human trafficking (witch was normal) but them taking out a female teacher to install a male teacher that would groom the students in the girl school for them was just to much for me. Daily Girls from age 12 on disappeared and no one cared. Years later they live here as if they belong all with multiple young beautiful wifes and plenty kids living of tax payer money

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@HeywoodJablome]

@@Anonymous18817 not to sound sexist, that probably wont happen though. The way the bad guys people rape and dismember women literally for fun, the US wont put a woman in such a situation. attending a school that is now open to women is one thing, but to be in Delta is top of the top. Imagine playing in the WNBA then going against the Michael Jordans and Lebron James's in the actual NBA they'll eat you alive.

[@DontStopReeling]

@@Anonymous18817😂 so you never googled it? Women don’t do well in extended combat situation that may run up to two weeks straight. You are an additional worry because of that. Anything you see in regards to special forces and women is just a politically correct front that has slowly and systematically pussified the armed forces of America.

[@DontStopReeling]

@@Anonymous18817you add your size but that means nothing, when you have cycles you can’t avoid. The smallest special forces soldier was 4 feet tall and was known as the Giant Killer. If you were actually interested you wouldn’t be feigning it in the comment section, let alone every little comment here. Go troll somewhere else

[@DontStopReeling]

@@Anonymous18817 and being from Arizona means what now?

[@chrtra392]

A Soldier of mine went the Delta Support route. He did 15+ years in the unit. First time I saw him after we were last together in the 101st was when he came through the NCO Academy as one of my students. Dude was all grown up sporting HALO Wings, Master Blaster Jump Wings, Ranger tab, and a damn Scuba badge (as well as doing Air Assault and Pathfinder). He also earned two purple hearts the hard way. At one time I envied him for getting to do all the cool hard-core shit that I wanted to do. But that life came with a heavy price. Sure, after 22 years of service he'll be guaranteed to get some cool job as a private spook or wearing a Hawaiian shirt and Oakleys doing 3-letter agency stuff. But he has never been married and does not have any kids to pass on his name. He's one of the coolest dudes that you'd ever meet but, in the end, I'm glad that I'm just a 5 jump chump POG with a legacy.

[@John_II]

This operator has seen things, done things, we can never understand and never repay.

[@ronaldnesbit8988]

Kyle keeps it real focused and grounded on what's important. No crazy talk of spaceships and aliens, just operater businessman like in the name of Jesus. I was trained by an former Delta member and I can appreciate this

[@hossm1808]

I couldn’t imagine what these 2 have seen or done in their time in the SF Teams! Thank you both for your service!!! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@trackpackgt877]

I know guy that was a delta operator in Grenada. I knew him for years and years and had no idea but he finally started opening up a little bit when we would talk about rifles and stuff like that. Some of the coolest stories I've ever heard in my life he's a cool dude. I haven't seen him in a few years he's currently a guide in Alaska and teaches survival skills. But i will never forget the things he taught me and stories he told me. Miss hanging with u Mark

[@kellistrong4244]

Grenada?? Wasn't that like 12 hours long?

[@trackpackgt877]

@kellistrong4244 lol i think 8 days. I really wanted to hear him talk about Desert Storm he went there to but he didn't like talking about that unfortunately.

[@chuckgraham1695]

Civilians that have not served will never understand what this man means when he say's "your job is under review every single day". Pier pressure is real in the military, you either perform or your gone.

[@OGFrontLine]

Peer

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@braines9]

​@firerose4271 Delta force assualters are the top .1% of their field. You're basically asking what it takes for a woman to win gold in a male Olympic sport. Not gonna happen. There are other SMUs or even roles that are geared towards women. Join the military and excel.

[@dragon13612]

Richard Marcinko, creator of Seal Team 6, said that women were in Delta in the '90s. Read up on the Army specialties that will be accepted by the 75th Rangers. Delta takes 70% directly from Rangers, other 30% are Green Berets. Women have already completed Ranger and Special Forces selection. Do your homework, not from some of these misogynistic assholes who either didn't serve or were never in a combat specialty @@Anonymous18817

[@kalbeeRaimer]

What a silly statement. “Your job is under review every single day” is typical in many high profile careers. Not just when serving in the military.

[@jenniturtleburger3708]

It was crazy how many airlines were high jacked in ‘70’s.

[@kamuelalee]

Those of us from the 1970s said skyjacked.

[@NoelDano]

Blue light times😊

[@SlimothyNate3218]

When he said “6 months of-“ Ik damn well he wanted to say, 6 months of hell. I’m sure he was just being optimistic 😂

[@speedracer2336]

That was probably just the first phase of training. Most elite units like this have a 2 year training schedule. Don’t know for sure, just info from a friend who is an operator.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@aaron6268]

It's 6 months. SF doctor is something like 4-6 years.

[@guntypesnlifegripes]

Kyle is the best interview. You can tell he’s genuine. That just goes to show the difference between GB/Delta and seals.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@ebtv7663]

​@@Anonymous18817as a personal trainer I would say anything is possible but I don't know if you can keep pase with a 100lbs pack your body not built for that but again anything is possible if you really want I say go for it what do you have to loose

[@jimmystrudel]

@@Anonymous18817 stay in the kitchen

[@TheDriver107]

@@Anonymous18817 Ok don't be discouraged by the two retards. If you are genuinely interested then I would say go to a recruiter and ask about pathways to Special Operations. There has never been a women in Delta but there are plenty in support roles. Don't let that stop you though. I met quite a few women during my time in that stood out and could keep up with infantry cats. Your size is actually above the average woman, especially if your weight is mostly muscle mass and not so much bodyfat. I am biased since I was in the Army so I recommend talking with them and take a look at what their fitness standards are and realize that you need to be in the top percentage to even be considered for something like Special Forces selection. In the Army Rangers there were very few women, but they made it in nonetheless so it isn't impossible. Go for it!

[@hehussle7319]

@@alexandergrant-xg2doI’m new to this community. What are the personality differences between Army SF/DF and the SEALs?

[@1nkredibleHunk]

You know how badass you have to be to make it through to the most badass group of military men and come out alive to tell stories about it?! You can see it in his face he wasn’t sittin around hoping for action, everyday was probably pure chaos. Salute you both

[@kimschelble6732]

I’m always so impressed with how brave and skillful these special operators are. And they are so intelligent.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@joeaardvark9214]

@@Anonymous18817 Are you being facetious or are you being serious?

[@rhysgoodman7628]

@@Anonymous18817if you’re being serious, I would say try to join the Ranger Regiment first. Then go from there.

[@Anonymous18817]

@@joeaardvark9214 I’m being serious.

[@joeaardvark9214]

@@Anonymous18817 Women can't work in Delta.

[@damienmorley1992]

So much respect for this guy and many more like him. Thank you from 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁥󠁮󠁧󠁿 for everything you have done and gone through

[@Starsdad12345]

This was my favorite podcast of all time hopefully Kyle will do another one someday. So inspirational thanks fellas

[@ToysRUsKid_Critter]

He’s obviously having to choose his words carefully. Lots of touchy questions

[@chrishill8608]

Thank you for your service sir. Hope you live the rest of your life in peace 🙏🏼

[@Retired1-b4v]

I spent 22 out of my 28 years in Delta Force and retired in 2020 at 47. It was time to hang it up as the kids are now grown, and I missed most of that, and now we have grandkids. I'm not interested in social media, YT channels, or interviews. I enjoy living a quiet life, and it's funny how no one knows what I did besides serving.

[@everykneeshallbow4047]

Do you think about doing it different

[@hakeeem-hw3mr]

I leave for the military soon would love to get some of your advice for special forces

[@IAmNotFamousAnymore]

You were in CAG? So were the rest of the people in the comments 😂

[@Carado5150]

​@@hakeeem-hw3mrthis guy is above your level. Find some E3 or lower. Just look for random mustangs and chargers in a military town.

[@bskwair3597]

@@joe2249because likes = validity. Terminally online, I swear.

[@JB-dw2gw]

Thank you for your service!

[@LowKickMT]

difference like night and day between those delta guys and seals no bragging, super humble, no hero stories, truly quiet professionals and bad ass af they know, everyone knows, no ego

[@georgecaspira]

SEALS are Tier 2, SEAL TEAM 6 is DEVGRU Tier 1 the same as DELTA is Tier 1. S.A.S is Tier 1, S.B.S is Tier 1.. the Special Forces are evolving so quick these days, their support units are Tier 2 and knocking on the door of Tier 1. Tier 1 units are the units that do the direct action, Tier 2 is the support units doing a bunch of covert stuff paving the way for the Tier 1 units. i'm sure i will be corrected in some way, i hope i am. All these units are brilliant and do stuff that is off the charts. Good luck to all, come home safe.

[@LowKickMT]

@@georgecaspira theres even a distinctive difference between delta and devgru based on how these guys carry themselves imo delta recruits also from devgru btw, its the top dog

[@deathfire096]

You don't compare DELTA to regular SEAL. DELTA=DEVGU SEALS=SF. How many DELTAs do you know? You make it sound like you met all Delta operators and Devgru operators to compare.

[@glennjoshua9950]

To be a reasoning, rational, ethics and moral based individual and still thrive fully committed to a collective and greater cause that at times, challenges reason, rationale, ethics and morality TRULY requires maintaining a Special Force within Mind Heart and Spirit. Kudos to this man.

[@Maharodgi]

Explaining the unexplainable…traveling back in time in the mind. The mind doesn’t know the difference. You’re right back there. Your nervous system responds. Serious times. Thank you sir.

[@TnerB91]

While I was at 2/75 I got to work with some CAG guys , those dudes are in a league of their own, seriously .. they operate under their own set of rules , their own SOP’s I mean you name it they just have their own thing going, Big Army can literally not tell these dudes what to do, they are that bad ass. I learned so much from them in such little time, and I’d take a CAG dude over a DEVGRU guy any day, I’ve been around both, there is a reason why you do not hear about them or see them. They actually really appreciate that SEAL team guys get books and movies made about them cause that takes the attention off of them. These guys are just different.

[@QuisUtDeus828]

Big army can do whatever it wants with CAG. They operate with their own rules because that's what the Army had decided they should do because it fulfills the intent of the big army leaders. If big army ever decides they want to reign them in and handcuff them they will do it. It's just not what they want right now.

[@Johngofettt]

I hope he is doing better. He is clearly struggling in this interview: The thousand yard stare, the clearing of the throat, the stammering. My heart goes out to this hero and those like him. We owe them everything.

[@paulwags662]

some of you have no clue what a 1000 yd stare is. Do some research

[@MOdjejeiiw]

Thank Goodness there are intelligent warriors willing to do this!

[@truaggro]

These are some crazy experiences, im a 0311 marine corp veteran, ive got some crazy stories but these guys have experienced it all. Much love and respect, America thanks you.

[@targettony1122]

I was in the Army and a Crypto communications tech. In had access to both Delta Force complexes at Ft Bragg from 86 to 87. I met So many awesome guys at those places and it was a real treat to go to SFOD and JSOC each month to do preventive maint to their comms gear.

[@thehoop74]

I met a guy that was DF and his job was specifically how to disable aircraft in the event of a hostage situation. When I shook his hand I felt like I was in the presence of royalty. Such an honor to just be in his presence knowing how bada$$ they are. He was a very down to earth cool guy.

[@ThaOfacemaker]

Royalty? Sheesh, weird to be an adult and have hero worshiping.

[@thehoop74]

@@ThaOfacemaker yeah its awful that I hold our military in the highest regards. I'm a bad American. GTFOH

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@tkirkpat007]

😂 gfys

[@thehoop74]

@@tkirkpat007 gee which one

[@jacksonterrance8833]

Delta force by far the most elite soldier my boxing coach was an army ranger and he said them guys are marathon runners. Hes been flash banged multiple times in "training" sitting casually at a bar with ear plugs in. I hear british SAS are the only thing equivalent or better.

[@deathfire096]

You heard of DEVGRU

[@Carado5150]

​@@deathfire096your mom has

[@Mr_Originality]

@@Carado5150good one

[@ssgtomen621]

Not better, about equal. They keep up. CAG is really a class on its own. Enemies, allies and those who had privilege sitting in as 'hostages' during drills with life ammo can attest to that. Only the Brits or deluded can say otherwise

[@ryhk3293]

@@ssgtomen621 No, multiple Brits are on record as saying saying Delta is a cut above everyone else, to include themseleves and DEV.

[@Contractnik]

Shawn - you really need to cover the late Col Jesse Johnson's book, WARFIGHTER. His co-author is great at talking about this stuff from a historical perspective. Col Johnson was Beckwith's Deputy Commander at Delta in the early days, was at Desert One, and helped get back Dozier from the Italian Red Brigades. Petraeus and Schoomaker consider him a mentor. Book is great - now at West Point's Modern War Institute and the Center for Military History at Leavenworth.

[@dmmness]

This hero needs a serious vacation.... Let's put him on a beach, with his family, sippin on margaritas. I have been out since 11" and I am still having trouble integrating back into the civy life. I can see him just searching for the right words to say. It might be frustrating to him that it might not be coming out how he wants to say it. For me personally, I understand that completely.

[@steveurkel3988]

@@Anonymous18817 Sorry to tell you but you have no chance. Physically and probably mentally it’s just impossible. Rate by the men are 0.25 %… that’s all you need to know. That’s not Hollywood (G.I. Gane)…

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

​@@Anonymous18817 go away

[@kccombatives]

Yep, I’m a former contractor with PTSD. It’s like looking in a mirror when it comes to behavior, speech, and body language. You see the memories flooding his head as he articulates his experience

[@heightsofsagarmatha]

@@Anonymous18817 no

[@SSgtBlueUSMC0369]

All of us who have truly been there never recover in my opinion. It never leaves you. The way you see things, just going to dinner is always an event in your mind. Hell I still park the same way.

[@Arnot73]

If you know the subject content: Unit History, Selection and Training and global politics and history you can follow his thoughts easily. Yes, he may appear scattered to those who are not familiar with some of the subject content but if you know what he speaking to it actually bleeds into the next topics seamlessly. And as for his professionalism and attitude he is next level Standard - he knows his shit inside out.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@cursed290]

@@Anonymous18817Are you already in the military? If not, you can’t join Delta and even if you are you still can’t. They don’t just invite blindly. They look for the top of the top to recruit. And as far as I know they DONT recruit women.

[@nukedoutninja612]

@@Anonymous18817you better be the best person there, gender doesn’t matter, if you can’t meet the best of the best men’s time you’re going to be a liability, so work your ass off and show all the other men up. As for the community and women, if you can keep up it won’t matter but the sf community as a whole do tend to be womanizers so just be ready for that, I’d recommend doing jiu jitsu just in case something does happen. Good luck

[@nukedoutninja612]

@@cursed290Delta recruits anyone like the CIA, military or not. I know a chef who got into unit who was never in the military before that. Also you can apply to go to selection, they don’t usually come up to you in suits and say come try this.

[@GodGunsGills]

Facts

[@zephyr1408]

Shawn you and all these men are straight up warriors ! I know within that you hv suffered as hv many of your guest ! I am so joyful you accepted Christ ! And your Wife also! I am also happy you guys our on are side! God bless !

[@jamesdeboe2018]

“Getting their jihad on” is now part of my vocabulary whenever I do something or see something sketchy 🤣

[@quaylenlykes5511]

This was such a great pod!!

[@golflimaactual]

Love this guy he has an amazing personality and an awesome story to tell wish you could get him back on again

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

I think at times that this country is running out of people like him capable of becoming a Delta operative. These guys are more than a cut above what we have available to fill their boots

[@spartanswerve7575]

I often think this myself. But there are pockets of this country where young men are more than capable. I’m 52, am a head of drilling for an oil and gas company out in west Texas. I’m around young men who are just built different. Most are heading off to service and making some money to save away before heading off to boot camp. They are tough as nails, polite and have an old soul when it comes to values. I’m sure there are other pockets of the country that are the same but no question, those types of young men are harder to find.

[@billclinton94]

there are 300+ million people in America and our population is growing. We have more people now than ever before.

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@billclinton94 thag doesn’t mean we have people willing or qualified to do the job. Third world types are hardly Delta candidates

[@arthurbrumagem3844]

@@spartanswerve7575 if those type were easier to find they wouldn’t call it “spec ops”😂😂👍🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@efraincastaneda6196]

My father in law was airborne during panama and falluijah. Said he had a chance to go delta but was choosing between a career and a family. Happy to say he chose family so i could have met his daughter!❤

[@tkirkpat007]

Barf

[@naydee]

My husband was interviewed to be in Delta in the early 1980s when he was stationed at Ft. Bragg. He told them he was flattered but he wanted to be with able to raise his family. I’d have supported his choice but glad he chose not to join Delta. Thank God for those who do. It’s a big sacrifice.

[@carsongrover9924]

You had and have nothing but amazing guests on this show, Shawn, Kyle Morgan included. I got nothing but respect for you and for them

[@fortisrisuspater]

Another great video. I’d love to see Shawn interview some CCTs and PJs.

[@ensporium8857]

We need a second interview 💯🇺🇲🦅

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@kamaap]

as one of the baddest asses in the world - so so humble. I was regular army and thankful for men like him. Then again, watch at 9:55. Beginning of the worst thing to happen to America.

[@mikeevola3801]

Just so good. This is such a great listen

[@theateroftheabsurd2168]

This guy is hurting 😢on the inside 😮I hope he gets help

[@awesome10k64]

Yeah it was recorded when he was out of CAG for 45 days

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@QuinnV100]

hgh and lots of gear to start lol@@Anonymous18817

[@jamesr4464]

When I served, I wasn't Infantry, I was a tanker and I was selected to attend a mandatory briefing about joining Delta Force. I have no idea why my name was put on this briefing list. The guy briefing us wore a powder blue three piece suit. He looked like an accountant who couldn't dress properly instead of an actual operator.

[@krysis8115]

I attended one not too long ago. Guy was dressed in a t shirt and shorts

[@scottowens8474]

Well I don't know what they do these days but back in the mid to late 80's and early 90's you weren't even considered unless you were at least airborne qualified and then usually on top of that they wanted the top Rangers and SF guys. Or at least guys that had been to those schools.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it? I’m

[@andrewR222]

@@Anonymous18817never been done before, you’re going to have to meet and probably exceed the male minimum standards they have set forth, unfortunately it’s unlikely

[@mrsickwithitt3955]

​@firerose4271 you can't, and I say this will no insult intended but you are not capable of meeting the extreme physical requirements to even be selected.

[@LaviniaTortuga]

Shawn is hands down one of the best interviewers I have ever watched and I have seen some good ones in my past career.

[@drob437]

Mr. Morgan’s eyes reveal that he has seen some evil, diabolical sh*t. I wish him the very best.

[@matthewcasagrande231]

Thousand yard stare

[@Sam656TH]

reveals drugs.

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@mynock250]

Amazing interview, one of the best. This hero his eyes man, hes seen too much. God bless him.

[@Sam656TH]

its called substance abuse what you talking abot.

[@williamhoffmann8639]

Wow, that's so F@#ked up. Thank God for men like these !!!

[@austinpowers1999]

He is absolutely traumatized

[@RobertAllen-e4i]

Of course he is traumatized and they thrive in the tasks that are put before them, it's the quiet time,time for reflection that is the enemy, can't think about the horror while they're still participating in it.

[@mannyhernandez6507]

I enjoyed the interview. He covered selection, training focus, environment adaptation, unit history and expansion, his role on the unit, the mission after leaving the void in Iraq, the main actors, the adaptation to holding the portion of the Syrian terrain and oil fields from Russians, ISIS, Hezbollah, the outcome and rescue missions.

[@fallbangskid8304]

Kudos to both of you! Thank you for sharing!

[@FlyingCircusAct]

Fun fact : They’re not all chisel “Special Operations” looking dudes. There’s several dudes you’d take as an IT nerd or just some random dude. They all can shoot like you wouldn’t believe though. Impressive groups of guys and an interesting support staff.

[@SHOGUNTHEIMPERIAL]

Great interview with a great warrior. Everyone asking Shawn to have him back on to discuss his career in more detail obviously don’t understand how certain people create a box in their minds & lock away those experiences just to live day to day. Do you guys understand how depressing & difficult it is to go from all go, all the time to regular civilian?

[@timw.6910]

Good point, I served but will never know. Hopefully those of us appreciating Kyle sharing his experience and Kyle feeling appreciated by us, helps him in some way.

[@GMan56M]

Dude, I only spent a relatively short amount of time in an environment like Kyle as an enabler, and even I could feel the effects of leaving like I was detoxing off some kind of drug. It's taken years to finally feel somewhat more adjusted to it... it's so crazy. Not sure if you're speaking from experience, but if you are, hope you're hanging in there.

[@dandevere5736]

I have such admiration for all who went special ops. I flew rotors, used to insert and extract RT's Spike team,'s Hatchet forces in Laos and Nam, admired all those guys. Such warriors. Grateful appreciation to all who had the balls to complete the selection process. And Gods speed to all the brothers who didn't come out.

[@firstsergeant9361]

I know of the wall of pictures he speaks of. I saw it first hand during my time in OTC in the mid 2000s. There are classes with many graduates. By many, think of a couple squad-sized elements, maybe a small platoon size here or there, and some with as little as 1 or even NONE if I remember correctly. It has been many years for me but even then, the "Unit" had been in existence for over 20 years. I remember how shocked I was at the total number of operators that have ever served in the unit were depicted in those photos and you would be surprised at how little the number was. At approximatly 14 years into what ended up being a 20 year stint in the Infantry, I accomplished a career long goal of attending, and completing the Army Advanced Land Navigation Course in the wonderful mountains of West Virginia. That is how Delta selection appears on an ERB by the way. It is referred to as CAG or Combat Applications Group and that is what was on my little card that I had to help me get into the compound in the mornings at Ft. Bragg. Although challenging for sure, I actually enjoyed selection as it was not a leadership school. There was no additional "stress" induced. It was pretty much follow the instructions as written, have the appropriate amount of weight in your rucksack and be where we tell you to be. Then it was land navigation day in and day out for about 3 weeks. Beautiful terrain and as long as you didn't get lost, it was actually cool. The board at the end was far scarier than anything else up to that point. I believe I was in that board for at least 2 hours not kidding. After quickly moving my family and reporting to Ft. Bragg within weeks of passing selection to the dismay of my losing unit at Ft. Polk, LA, I was quickly introduced to a world of secrecy and training at a level I had never dreamt of. I wasn't a "Bat Boy" from 75th Ranger Regt so I didn't have any first-hand experience working with these guys as many of the other guys in my selection class did. I ended up making it a few months into training before I got the dreaded call to the office where my mentor informed me that I was being dropped from OTC. It was a kick in the teeth as I had never failed or been dropped from any military school up to or since that point. Always amongst the most physically fit in any unit I had served, I had even competed in and finished respectably in the Army Best Ranger Competition on a couple occasions but these warriors who make it through that process are at another level. A humbling, nearly year long process from applying for a packet, to getting a date, to attending selection, and ultimately being dropped, but learned more from the most elite professionals in the world without a doubt.

[@Johnstone72]

This Man needs 6 months of relaxation and rest to gather his thoughts.

[@yeahno1016]

To the comments below. Keep in mind he’s fresh out. Huge factor in his speech and his first interview in depth guess he’s watching what he says as well. Excellent interview.

[@bobcobb158]

It's very hard to speak off the cuff about your work when what you did was/is extremely classified. It looked to me like he was trying to be as careful as he could with his responses as to not give too much info, but still keep his train of thought and formulate coherent sentences. It's a very difficult line to walk. Nothing but respect for this guy.

[@mitchblackmore5230]

This gentleman strikes me as a military version of Elon Musk. He seems to have 300 thoughts going through his mind at any given time.

[@yeastyg546]

It’s called TBI

[@bennyb.1742]

@@yeastyg546 He speaks my language.

[@norcal-ce7yk]

​@@yeastyg546and sleep deprivation

[@yeastyg546]

@@bennyb.1742 same 😂

[@Anonymous18817]

Hi, I’m a 22 year old woman and I’m from Arizona. What advice would you give to a woman that wants to be a Delta Force assaulter? How does the Delta community feel about women joining them? If you had to go to Delta Force selection again, how would you prepare differently? Has a woman ever graduated from the Operators Training Course? I’m 5’8” and 168lbs, is that a good or bad size? What books or workout programs would you recommend to prepare for it?

[@chrismoersch4087]

I have the upmost respect for this man and his service, he seems to be still suffering from CTE given his sentence formation. I hope he gets the help and rest he needs to heal.

[@uuzoo]

It seems like he's being very careful how he answers questions. He doesn't want to step outside that boundary of what is allowed or not allowed.

[@SimplyAsunder]

Amazing how humble these guys are.

[@matthewzervas7308]

zero discussion of delta training

[@kevina8858]

And He ain't going to explain it

[@ToddRunyon-nv5bd]

So what a humble down to earth badass kid. Kyle Morgan is what a operater should act and carry themselves. a true testament thank you brother. This helped me not want to quit...

[@hulanspyder3395]

Back when elite units used to cross train all the time with other elite units of different countries.