Quiet Professionals: US Army Green Berets (Marine Reacts)

[@Jay-ro2vn]

These guys are badass. And they don't big themselves up either, unlike the seals.

[@simbadg13]

Yup they're the "quiet professionals" Some seals forgot about being humble

[@8kigana]

The level of responsibility of a SF soldier is greater than the SEAL because of their ability to destabilize governments globally. Their schooling and training to learn languages and blend in with public is critical for their success. They can't be going around drawing press in public like SEALS because they are not working under the cover of darkness like them in remote regions like the open seas . Any of them can cross over to the other branch just based on their mindsets alone. Their weapons and specialties are both top notch like SAS and MOSSAD and Spetsnaz . You will get more SEALS going to Green Beret than vice versa because Green Beret like I said before are held at a higher level of expectations by the US government, he's referred to as the top soldier. Don't get me wrong SEALS are heavy hitters and no one in their right mind on this planet want to go toe to toe with them, but in the grand scheme of things an SF soldier is regarded as a higher threat to small governments than SEALS. Ask Viet Nam (or any small country around the world) , they have the highest Silver Stars of the two special op groups in that conflict and maybe now.

[@coldsteel4755]

Everyone has different rules. SEALs probably aren't as restricted when it comes to talking about things, so you get more books and such.(Which should change, and most operators and veterans of their community strongly agree) I think whether it be GB, Delta, or whatever; they would talk more if they were able. Saying that one group is just big mouthed or like talking themselves up because you see and hear more about them, is an asinine thing to say. I don't rule anybody out or shit-talk any standard military or SOF groups, because all of them work differently and have different rules.

[@Borat_Kazakh]

There is no SF Chris Kyle. Writing books about all his alleged "kills". Or the never ending line of SEALs publicly claiming to have shot UBL. The SF operator I know went through 50 weeks of Arabic language training. Before spending two tours on the Syrian-Iraqi border, meeting with Sunni tribal chiefs, to persuade them from allying with al-Qaida in Iraq. Yes, the SF men were the single most important force multiplier in that theater.

[@8kigana]

@@coldsteel4755 You are missing the point of this topic. No it’s *not asinine* for people to think *specifically* of the SEALS being exposed as big mouthed or talking themselves up because as of late we see more of them for the wrong reasons in the press than let’s say the SF, SAS, Marine Recon, Spetznas, Delta Force, Sayeret Matkalor any spec op groups. The SF aka Green Beret are rarely in the public eye nor are the other groups. That’s the way they want it and have had it for a long time (not because they think they are better than the SEALS but because they *know better* not to draw attention to their group for the wrong reasons). Don’t get me wrong, the SEALS community is a very solid one for a long time, but they’ve in their organization had major problems of recent. When you get one of the members for SEAL team six bragging about bagging Osama Bin Laden , another making false claims in a book , SEALS in Africa murdering a SF soldier in Congo horse playing (and then covering it up), and a group of SEALS turning in their commander for excessive force, come on man, that is the point Jay 22 was getting at with his comment, between the two groups SF and SEALS. SF soldiers have been keeping out of the media or anything that would draw unwanted attention to their community.

[@DBerry757]

My friends father is a Vietnam era Green Beret. He’s one of the few men I’ve met who fear absolutely nothing. His accuracy with a basic BB gun is legendary in our little village. He set a super high standard for us as young boys about becoming a man. His son and I both became Marines and he use to tease us about how his squad saved some Marines who were trapped and under fire in Nam. He gave me my first nickname as a child and I’ll always show my gratefulness in his presence.

[@Fouremyleofceres]

My Dad taught me to instinct shoot with a BB gun

[@Himmyjewett]

Friend's dad told me to never trust a tree

[@mmaaphilliates]

@@Himmyjewett everybody is gangster till the Trees start Talking Arabic

[@Himmyjewett]

@@mmaaphilliates everybody Gangsta till the book start talking enchantment table

[@ojcdecato3163]

Keep the likes at 69

[@DrTepluken]

My best friend growing up had a dad who was a former Green Beret. The Monday after Thanksgiving when I was 16 years old, the three of us went deer hunting in th Adirondacks. Within the first hour, I compromised our blind with a sneeze. Instead of yelling at me, he quietly mentioned that using a finger & pushing your upper lip against the bridge of your nose effectively suppresses sneezes. Then he stared at me and said "In sporting competitions where your prey is able to shoot back, a sneeze will get you killed." I am pretty sure he intimately knew of whence he spoke.

[@Dirt-Industries]

I wish had said "your ghosting us MF do it again and I will bleed you real quiet and leave you here"

[@SPPTA]

Dirt Industries “don’t care who you are back in the world.....”

[@baronvonfaust]

@@Dirt-Industries so fuckin good hahahahahaha, I'm just imagining how that would sound delivered to a kid, holy shit

[@michaelpetrovich5353]

@@Dirt-Industries 👍😁

[@michaelpetrovich5353]

@@SPPTA 😁👍

[@brianpaige5543]

I have worked with a Physician Assistant for the past 4 years. I asked him once if he served in the Military. His response, " Yep Army.". I found out last month from a co worker whom was in the Marines, the PA was actually in the Green Berets. To loosen him up one day I started singing, " Fighting soldiers from the sky...". He laughed and told he had to listen to that song everyday during PT for many years. He's a great guy but very secretive about his service.

[@rueridge7597]

That’s why they’re call “the quiet professionals”. Not like loudmouth SEALs

[@Glee73]

Special forces medics are incredible. They are literally doctors in austere conditions without the doctor qualification. Quite a few have gone on to be doctors after they left the army. The only other better trained medics are probably the PJs.

[@manuelsandino9248]

Lots of 18D go the PA route, a few take the plunge a go for medical school.

[@cadencomer7073]

Was his name bill gephart

[@abefrohammer3105]

@@Glee73 pj's are not better trained. They have areas of emphasis relative to their mission that they focus on; high angle rescue, extrication, transport. They don't have the scope of practice an SF medic has because their mission set is usually relatively short. They are phenomenal medics and guys, but they don't do vet, dental, prolonged field care, among others. They are unique in that their stateside mission is probably the most beneficial outside of war, given how many civilian rescues they do.

[@azngamer16]

One of my instructors in my state police academy was/is a Green Beret. His calm and unassuming demeanor hid his psychotic and punishing smoke sessions he would give my class.

[@keithjackson4985]

😂lol All of the ones I've known have been very calm, cool individuals. I've appreciated that about them.

[@azngamer16]

@@keithjackson4985 He is an awesome guy who cared about the people he was training for sure. That's why his smoke sessions were horrible lol

[@keithjackson4985]

@@azngamer16 😂 lol dude your crazy. Did you make it through academy?

[@azngamer16]

Keith Jackson Yup. Been in law enforcement for 7 years in the Fall

[@keithjackson4985]

@@azngamer16 Strong work sir! Strong Work!

[@floridasoldat]

As an American citizen it’s nice to be able to truthfully say there are members of my nation’s military I’ve never met to whom I would entrust my life. God bless em

[@catlover1986]

Not that you "would entrust your life" to. Rather, you already do, every day. It isn't hypothetical, you just don't hear about it.

[@mcbridemotorsports5788]

When I was going through OSUT at FT Benning back in 2000. One of our DS was Special Forces. He was the quiet, easy going DS. But man his eyes were cold..cold..cold. No one wanted to piss him off.

[@SomeGuy-fl1gz]

Don't be that one guy

[@jaezavodskoizavoiskov5488]

A Dangerous Man Who Knows How Too Make Hell Feel Like Home Good Quote To Be Remembered Guys.!!

[@Pyromeds18D]

Was it Sfc M. Swift

[@mcbridemotorsports5788]

@@Pyromeds18D DS Dolly (sp?) If I remember right. I'll probably butcher their Last names as 20 years was a long freaking time ago and after multiple concussions and a major TBI my mind isn't as sharp as it once was. But I had DS McCarty, DS Seber and DS Dolly. BCO 2-19

[@Pyromeds18D]

I was with E Co. 1/50th and our senior DS was Sfc Swift, and he was an operator. He helped me through Ranger School, and Selection/ Q Course.

[@pordoncojinhoefacetotardio6337]

Green Berets are really war professors. Like astronauts they have to be smart and in peak physical condition

[@WarInHD]

Best description I’ve heard is “We’re college professors in the Olympics”

[@pordoncojinhoefacetotardio6337]

@@WarInHD makes sense. Little bit of physics chemistry and poly sci mixed with the ability to speak another language fluently enough to train local forces and the physical fitness to be able to kick the enemies ass. Then you have to add whatever attribute that lets you be calm and make good decisions when the world around you is self destructing

[@elliottpereda5724]

pordoncojinhoeface totardio-millsniffius Yes, All The Way! By the way, are Green Berets more like a Hidden members working with Different Foreign Forces (not being notice)?

[@Crusade6539]

Or just be able to “get to the choppa”

[@harliiquinnstarlight]

Interesting you say that. some seals actually become astronauts. I know these are seals but it's just something I recently learned

[@dreamsofsnow6521]

I'm pretty sure the Green Berets have no problem being under the radar , in the long run it probably keeps them safer, etc.

[@eastcoastwolf]

ever heard this saying before 😂..... how do you tell if someone is a seal ? you buy their book...how do you tell if someone is a green beret, you don’t.

[@kman-mi7su]

Yes, they keep their mouth shut which is a good thing.

[@MisterNi]

@@eastcoastwolf Becoming something of a celebrity after service is one of the unwritten perks of being a SEAL, because the Navy allows it and probably even enjoys it to some extent. The Army however discourages it pretty heavily. That's why aside from the occasional Ranger writing a book or giving interviews, you never hear about the rest of the Army Special Forces. If anyone from Army is allowed to talk about their experience, that person is one special mofo.

[@eastcoastwolf]

Samuel Hwang very true

[@thisisnothing7602]

Yeah my dad was a green beret, and he doesn’t bring it up ever, what a dude

[@terryshoemate1754]

I read a book about an A- team in Afghanistan. They won the trust of the locals by fixing water system, repairing the school ect... Love your content. Semper Fi.

[@Joe_Friday]

sounds like the charlies were busy

[@ryand4533]

TJ Murphy Yea I have family that is army apparently after Bush extended their deployment they went insane over there. It’s so sad I guess a lot of guys had been there well over a year and they snapped and murdered everything moving. Don’t recall the news touching it at the time if I hadn’t had family over there I wouldn’t have believed the stories but it’s sick they killed cattle, donkeys pulling carts, civilians EVERYTHING!

[@rileybrock344]

You can go straight from boot camp to green beret. They have what is called an 18x contract which is a contract that sends you to boot camp then straight to selection

[@sly11benal7]

Yeh I had met couple cats in reception that were 18x I was 11B. We split ways after 2 weeks but I saw them on 4th July weekend, Months later while I was in OsuT still.

[@matthewmchenry2889]

I can't imagine any 18X has ever been selected. From everything I've heard, even most of the men who make it through the selection phase exercises leave with an invitation to try again later.

[@the_von9936]

@@matthewmchenry2889 bunch of 18x boys have been selected, I've heard the ones that make it are just as hard as all the other operators that make it.

[@cineris2389]

My brother who's a squad medic, did that, it takes a long time that's for sure, he was in training for years before getting his "beret".

[@rottweilerfun9520]

That must be a new thing.

[@Crosby-Insurance]

Definitely the thinking soldiers the Green Berets, experienced, professional highly trained, credit to the US Army 👏

[@bongsu5198]

Taliban smile

[@HeyItsJoe1]

Green berets average age is like 31. Gives me hope as a person going into the army at 23 hoping to be in SF at some point in my career

[@Tru_Op]

You have plenty of time to join the regiment still, trust me.

[@HeyItsJoe1]

@@Tru_Op like ranger regiment? National guard doesn't have rangers sadly

[@danielj5650]

That’s only because they only take experienced soldiers. You still have to prove yourself in the regular army

[@Tru_Op]

No, the SF regiment

[@Tru_Op]

If you earn the beret you have a "regimental first formation" for graduation

[@WadeSafechuckAndTheWNB]

I bet the editor had so much fun making this video. Editor: Hey, Joe, you made that upbeat romantic comedy synth song yet? Yeah? Cool, I’m gonna queue that after Dianne says the words “behind enemy lines.”

[@floridasoldat]

Lmaooo

[@shkotayd9749]

"This is when you hope the guy next to you paid attention in training..." That laugh right after that says there is a story here, Marine! We must hear it!

[@sling6857]

Dad and brother were SF, I went Rangers. As to your HALO question, can't speak for any of the other units, do know that 75th Ranger Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment has made combat HALO jumps, so yeah its occasionally used.

[@shkotayd9749]

@@sling6857 Might be on the wrong comment Mr Sling!

[@chrisbugden4288]

Heard nothing but good things about this regiment, furiously dedicated soldiers

[@dialecticalmonist3405]

They aren't a regiment. "Green Beret" is a nickname for Army Special Forces.

[@josegomez-sanchez507]

Actually all SF Groups are part of the 1st Special Forces Regiment.

[@Gen_Kael]

12 men walk into the jungle. Walk out with a 1000 man army.

[@kills456]

Yeah what he said lol don’t forget the bags of us currency to buy that army

[@dirtysok9856]

@@kills456 It's generally not money, it depends on who you're dealing with. It's generally a promise of freedom, medical treatment, natural supplies etc.

[@thomasbrewer9841]

Green berets are referred to as spartans from what I heard stories of....one man one army/one spartan one conflict

[@BB-gd9is]

Oh my goodness that is so funny

[@splinx1819]

So a fireteam walks in, and comes out with a regiment?

[@Savage_Viking]

Thanks for your review of the Green Berets. My father was one of the originals when they first formed in 1952. He retired as a sergeant major in 1975 after 26 years of service. I went on to follow in his footsteps completing 26 years of my own in Army service. You pointed out great highlights of the Special Forces and I encourage anyone interested to take that step to become a Green Beret. Thank you for your own service, love the videos.

[@oxijam9088]

I like how he just gets straight to the point, no intro, just straight to the point.

[@rodlaidlaw-b3f]

my next door neighbour was a GB he held dual US/Aust citizenship.he told me he spent a full year at the the university of kentuckey medical school as part of his training to qualify as a SF medic.

[@dorseykindler9544]

A good, older friend of mine was a Vietnam-era Green Beret. Went on to become a legendary sheriff in my rural Ohio county. Recently passed away from cancer. Hat's off to you Tom McCort!

[@MetalAddict247]

Props to that reporter for giving it all a go and getting involved in the exercises !

[@rueridge7597]

Long time ago. Joan Lundon was great. Not snotty liberal cun t like most today.

[@user-qy9rg3nt2l]

My SCUBA instructor while I was in the Army was SF. I used to procure vehicles for them to practice demolitions. Always top-notch guys with no arrogance.

[@kman-mi7su]

Fun fact, If you've ever watched "Fantomworks" on Motor Trend channel, the owner Dan Short, was a green beret. He also later became an Army test pilot. He never discussed it on the show and his shop has a KZbin channel and no discussions about it on that either. That's one thing you can surely admire about them and Delta, most of them keep their mouths shut.

[@mykelengieza7057]

Cool. I've watched a bunch of those. Not a motorcycle guy, don't trust the roads and others on the road. There are 2 kinds of riders, those who have crashed, and those will crash...not my kind of odds

[@kevinroark5024]

You might like to read about Operation Just Cause if you havent already.

[@matthewwedge6416]

Big thanks and Respects to the GB

[@nategray7918]

The head of the security team at our church is a green baret. He is so humble and it truly amazes me.

[@RicardoMartins67]

They are the Masters in indirect special operations. Green Ghosts.

[@jamal4381]

My father did 4y as a ranger and 16y as a green beret. He is 54 now and has taught me so much. God bless❤️🇺🇸

[@wap2005]

Im so glad you uploaded i couldnt find anything to watch

[@BONESTORM2501]

One of the best channels I have found recently. Love your work, sir. Thank you for your service

[@krrrruptidsoless]

The first marine I've heard not complain about green berets

[@JamesonsTravels]

Hell, brothers from the big green.

[@randyrhyne1195]

SFC Poole at Mott Lake the best shot with a 45 that I’ve ever seen. Loved his job !!

[@hmarshall175]

Dad and brother were SF, I went Rangers. As to your HALO question, can't speak for any of the other units, do know that 75th Ranger Regimental Reconnaissance Detachment has made combat HALO jumps, so yeah its occasionally used.

[@anthonylewis9256]

Hell yea bro what bat

[@nickgreen3890]

Batt?

[@anthonylewis9256]

@@nickgreen3890 thanks Frank!!!!

[@user-xo2th7xo4w]

@@nickgreen3890 battalion.

[@shihtzu291]

Are British SAS have done a Halo jump in Afghanistan to destroy some opium factory.

[@Bachelor_Gabe]

WHY IS HE WEARING HEARING DEVICES. IS SOMEONE TALKING TO HIM OR PERHAPS IS HE HEARING IMPAIRED FROM LOUD BOMBS? THIS GUY IS A HERO FOR HIS SERVICE. WE ALL NEED TO HONOR THIS GUY.

[@abhinabsonowal6229]

Green berets are underrated this guys should get more recognition

[@danielj5650]

They don’t need recognition. They’re called quiet professionals for a reason

[@abhinabsonowal6229]

@@danielj5650 alrighty then 😁

[@nightfly4664]

@@abhinabsonowal6229 A common theme you see among those who wear the Green Beret in western military's is that recognition is not something they want. Most of the times it's something they actively steer away from. I spend some time at Ft. Benning whilst in the Dutch Army, I know the SEALs are "looked down upon" (friendly banter) because they are attention seeking whores (not my words =D).

[@abhinabsonowal6229]

@Ibuki Kawabata 🤣 nice one

[@effygoodwin37]

During the Vietnam War, they had a similar place in pop culture to what the Navy SEALs have now (and what Rangers, Airborne and Marines had in WW2). John Wayne was in a film about them.

[@watchmanonthewall2151]

Green Berets have a special place in my heart.

[@johnwhear9600]

A little late to this, but I've heard SAS members say if the US just let the Green Berets handle shit in Iraq, the whole thing wouldn't be so bad. The US being 'big military' just had to flex the muscle. Not my words (and I have no skin in the game). Just a comment.

[@WhySooSeriouslol]

@@benjaminfranklin6166 ain’t that the truth..

[@strawdawgs78]

If they had let the military fight the war without political intervention, it might have been a different story.

[@Workd05]

pretty sure you pulled that out of your ass and just said some random SAS member that doesn't exist said that to deflect away from you... Any and every conventional military in the world that follows a strict ROE and Geneva convention will and have struggled in places like Iraq/Afghanistan and against guerilla warfare, Mainly Afghanistan as USA Blitzkrieg straight through Iraq both times. Also sending 50-200 elite soldiers to try and build up a corrupt/backstabbing/broken who had 0 control over anyone in Iraq and had Al queda/isis completely running the country as they pleased without any form of backing from Conventional troops is just dumb.

[@ericg4915]

The endless wars are over, Republicans and democrats both agree. The only ones who want war are the politicians, lobbyists and the media. In 2003 it was the media that pushed us into Iraq. Wolf Blitzer was on TV everyday cheerleading war, more war! Weapons of mass destruction!!!

[@wampuscat1831]

Yep I agree we could have kept Iraq destablized for containment and even left saddam in power to prevent the costly infighting among different groups. Heck not long before the war Iraq was calle our best friend by secretary of state and before that we provided Iraq with war goods and ablities to use on Iran . As said big military wanted that combat badge..

[@daviddosser6855]

I commented on a few of your videos. I am subscribing today. I was Army, but I really like your commenting and how you break things down. Great videos.

[@raysantiago3750]

Speak different languages, smart, in top physical shape, fearless. "Winning the hearts and minds of people!"😎👍🇺🇸

[@therockinguitarman]

Green is my favorite color!!! SOLDIERS OF THE SKY.

[@starjumper6904]

The term or moniker "Special Forces" is specifically designated for the Green Berets. A lot of folks like to call Navy SEALS, MARSOC and AFSOC operators Special Forces, but they aren't. It's a U.S. Army thing.

[@ChrisJones-fm6wp]

Operator is a term that's specific to Delta but a lot of folks like to call any SOF personnel operators.

[@starjumper6904]

@@ChrisJones-fm6wp Actually the Green Berets were the FIRST to be called "operators."

[@MrRayman1001]

NoWay Bro What are seals marsoc and afsoc called ?

[@starjumper6904]

@@MrRayman1001 They are all SOF and are colloquially referred to as operators. My point was that the original operators/SF were Green Berets. Nowadays, all SOF are loosely referred to as operators and/or SF, apart from their specific names like Raiders, SEALS, PJ, TACP etc.

[@MrRayman1001]

@@starjumper6904 thanks mate

[@Fouremyleofceres]

I think this is one of the best commentaries you have done. As far as HALO is concerned, I think my Dad did a HALO jump over Vietnam and landed in Laos. Still trying to get confirmation on that. He was taught Laotian, but had to learn Vietnamese on the job. And some French. He actually learned in-country better than school, cause he said, that is how you eat. In those days, it semed that all the SF guys were nothing but sinew and muscle. Memories as a child. One thing he said to me was, it the operation got blown, they would all split up in different directions, by themselves, because it was better, "to run, run away, come back to fight another day."

[@friendofenkidu3391]

Look at his jump wings. If they have one or more stars on the shroud lines of the parachute or on the wings to each side, then he did HALO missions in Laos or Vietnam.

[@Fouremyleofceres]

@@friendofenkidu3391 I think this is one star. However, most of his missions were classified, so I need his records

[@Fouremyleofceres]

@@friendofenkidu3391 I looked and just standard silver wings. The thing is, the US wasn't supposed to be in Laos. So he wouldn't have been given any special awards. The only thing I know is that his A team jumped from a modified Lear Jet and he flew for a very long time. Gonna get his records and hopefully, it's not redacted.

[@mr.s171]

I received a couple of weeks training from some Green Berets in '74 while I was in the Army and was very impressed with each of them. Each had high leadership qualities that I distinctly remember to this day. I'm grateful to have known them.

[@rickowen6010]

I’ve met a lot of green berets through out my military career n I can tell you these guys aren’t just bad ass but are extremely humble and chill as fuck 👌🏽👌🏽

[@jaketippet530]

The 18X program takes guys from the street through infantry OSUT, Airborne school and straight to selection. Not unlike a RASP contract for ranger BN. AKA the "SF Baby" program. It was implemented for the first time since Vietnam right around the time we invade Iraq. I don't know the exact date. I went to selction when I was 18 in Jan 2007. I've been in for 15 years now and never served in a conventional unit. Going through the Q Course was the best time of my life. There was a lot of growing pains in my twenties. Even though NCO's coming from other units didn't like the idea of us being in the regiment, they made the best of it. The best mentors I've ever had in my life. Today, most of the guys I work with are X-Rays.

[@brianmontoya6230]

My father is a Green Beret or former Green Beret from the Vietnam era it's good to see more Green Beret stuff

[@johnjordan352]

My uncle upon retiring with the Army with 30 years 2 months 16 days was a warrant officer 3 (1950-1980);in the late 60's served two tours as a Green Berets.

[@dominicsanchez2972]

I was fortunate enough to cross train with SF two separate times a total of 5 weeks. As an E4 and second time as an E5 my base knowledge grew exponentially in the short time working with them. They are super laid-back, but as soon as you ask them a question they are so knowledgeable.

[@steveo5937]

Uncle was a Green Beret in Vietnam. He was the reason I joined the Navy :) .

[@cplmpcocptcl6306]

Steve O Smart. I was Army, therefore I steered my Daughter to Air Force.😉

[@steveo5937]

CPL, MP, C/O, CPT CL he was a recruiter in CO at the time I joined. He told me he would kick my butt if I joined the army .

[@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply]

@@steveo5937 any reasons why he doesn't recommend it? Please provide some inside insight if you can I need real perspective. I'm caught between marine corps or Army

[@SpitFactsAndThenDontReply]

@@cplmpcocptcl6306 apparently a lot of Army veterans don't recommend the Army. Can you provide some insight?

[@hunbi8419]

They are the quiet Professionals and all the spec ops get some of their training from the Green Berets ! The best of the best !!

[@giusepperesponte8077]

I’ve been considering going into SF and green berets is at the top of my list. Seals are cool and my affinity for water would be useful there but the pipeline is just too clogged right now. However, you can finish Army boot camp and raise your hand for SF there and as long as you have the merit required for the job, you’re golden. Honestly I feel bad for the seals right now, the job has been romanticized so much in recent years and every delusional boy who played a bit too much call of duty is dead set on that job. I can’t imagine the quality decrease of the candidates.

[@danielwarnes7231]

I was a member 1980-1990. You did a good job of trying to catch the basics of "Group" well. Thanks.

[@randallwest1572]

Had the pleasure of meeting a green beret when I was in the army. Coolest most humble guy I ever met. He was an E-6 and I was an E-2 not long out of training. He was in the break room in the barracks shooting pool. We got to talking and said hey call me Terry. I was blown away. I didn’t call him by his name. I said Seargent I can’t do that. We talked a lot. He was like anyone can do it. No not anybody. Certainly not myself. Can’t say enough about these special forces guys.

[@Wolverines77]

Thank you for referring to them as Special Forces most of the time during this segment. I learned REAL quick by the rolling eyes that they really don't like being called Green Berets. My dad's first First Sgt. assignment was for the only Air Force Tactical Airlift Sqdn. in Europe. Right next door was an Air Force Combat Control Detachment. Those guys would often cross train with Army Special Forces, W. German KSK, British SAS and regular airborne. This was the early 80's and if those other units were around, they often joined their chariot drivers for burgers, bratwursts and beer at the enlisted and junior NCO barracks. Dad often allowed my brother and I to come to those cookouts. Even without dads input, we learned real quick to not gush like fools about how cool these guys are directly to them. They all were some very cool "cats"...

[@LA_Commander]

When I was a young buck Sgt in the Army infantry, I received a letter from SF asking me to attend their orientation course. My platoon sgt got all excited about it, but I was already on my way out of active duty and going on to college and the reserves. My 1SG told me only the top 1% of guys even get those letters. But I thought he was BS-ing me.

[@jamesmcgee9279]

Heavy admiration towards SF and all other specialty training.

[@lastplaceintherace]

Guessing there’s not a part 2? Would really like to see more about them. One of my best buddy’s step dad was one in vietnam era. And of course never talks about it. Barely has ever said anything about it to my buddy through out his life.

[@jcflindsay]

Love ya brother. Great stuff... I knew a man named Art Graham, a Green Beret and husband to my sister's best friend who served in Vietnam during the early years of the war. These guys were/are physical and mental studs. Most people don't realize how smart these guys are, skilled in history, languages, technology, warfare. Athletes are a dime a dozen. These guys are on a different plane of existence. Delta, Green Beret, MARSOC, PJs, Seals... All those guys. Freaks.

[@wildlife9841]

My great dear friend and a good time bird hunting buddy has worked his way up in the military to get a invite to become 18 series and his journey is just beginning. He’s amazing human great father and even better friend!

[@hank6887]

I knew a Charles Brown he was a Green beret in vietnam , one bad individual back in the day , he was in the hospital at the same time the man who wrote the green beret song was in the hospital. Much respect!!

[@edge5754]

Army SF does Direct Action and wrote the training manual for MARSOC

[@Joe-ok8ql]

They're moving away from DA and more toward a focus on UW. They disbanded their CIF teams this year.

[@edge5754]

@@Joe-ok8ql yea I know it was done earlier this yr. DOL 20TH GP Retired.

[@jackbauer4186]

@@Joe-ok8ql Shame they disbanded CIF. The stories guys like Kevin Owens, Mike Glover, etc, who were former CIF, are incredible. Those guys were teamed with SEALS, KAG, and others during the Iraq/Afghanistan times and really desimated terrorist organizations.

[@freedomforourfallen3755]

Look at the mission statements of all of the tear 1. They mesh so well. I spent a lot of time looking into that. Because of the way the whole pic works. Beautiful. We can’t be beat when all the pieces are put in place.

[@hfboehm]

Something in me made me challenge my instructor. I just needed to know. He was there when I recovered, good man.

[@midwestmacc1170]

8:30 thought that was a young Don Shipley on the right for a sec with the hair😂

[@nickames3808]

ROY BENAVIDEZ Do a vid on him! The Original Rambo. The Real Deal

[@unclerico7271]

Love how u cut to the chase and just do your thing brother. I was just a Coast Guard Corpsman, but you're my new favorite channel. Keep em comin', and plz keep doing it your way.👍🇺🇸

[@JTrsqdiver]

LG Tagney (Col at the time) was the CO of 10th Group, back when I was in & they were at Ft Devens, MA. 10th Group had deployed & returned from ODS/S before anyone knew they were even involved.

[@yrandyorpe9780]

I enjoyed working with the ODAs the most up in the northern badness. Quiet professionals, pleasant and easy to get on with. They always had the will do attitude and minimized our ground time, and we had to struggle with some difficult resupply loads. We picked a team one night putting their packs on the ramp, I could barely pick up their rucks with the load to put them up on the ramp, Holy shit dude, you carry this? ,,,One of the best personal rewards was getting a team back to Kandahar for Thanksgiving the following day.

[@JamesonsTravels]

I met several out of the military. Worked with a few retired guys, that sure know how to stay cool and still get things done.

[@countryboylivin6411]

You can go right into the 18 series. 18 is special forces candidate. It still takes a few years but you don’t have to start as 11B

[@daveboling8411]

18 Xray is actually what's called an SF baby... Straight from the streets to the Q Course...

[@manuelsandino9248]

Thanks for digging this out, the guy at the SWTC arms room was my cadre in the 18B course, and the guys doing CQB were the 7th Group SFAUC Committee(started in 2000, 7th group been the first), this video has to be from 2000 to 2001

[@0331-REAPER]

Real real smart and total Bad Ass mf’s! The Real “A*TEAM”🇺🇸

[@adharjanadb]

I have met a good amount of these men. they are quiet and utterly professional. ever since being in the presence of these people i have been training like a mad man trying to get back down to the REC

[@kevirish37]

I spent a year learning Thai in a classroom wearing a green beret (Australian infantry that is) took me a lot longer getting fluent.

[@irbymaynard47]

One more. That is alot of Sergents. Of the most respect for what yall do.

[@jaf1995ful]

So Jameson says at the 2:18 mark that you can’t try out for the SF straight from basic training like the rangers can. That’s actually false. There’s a program called the 18x contract that allows a person to do just that. There are a few intermediary steps, like Airborne school and the Special Forces Preparation Course, essentially, yes you’re taking a civilian and turning them into a green beret. There’s obviously a lot that do come from the infantry, but increasingly more and more people are coming in on the 18x pipeline. Just throwing this out there for clarification.

[@DynamicDurge]

Originally, not just anybody could try out for SF. That's obviously changed over the years

[@granthoover9045]

DynamicDurge I was trying to re-enlist 7 or so years ago and go to Afghanistan after serving with combat arms units in Iraq. I go into their office and they tell me they’re not accepting any prior service combat arms however there was a loophole......they could get me in SF selection and purposely wash out and automatically go to 11b infantry school and to a unit like I wanted. I was like the hell I will! I refuse to disrespect what those men do and go through just to get my way 😂😂😂. That was officially the end of my military career but I’m proud of myself for not being selfish.

[@neildavid10]

Grant Hoover should have tried out for SF

[@neildavid10]

Grant Hoover not to wash out on purpose of course but do the course to say u tried it and u did ur best

[@schweinhund7966]

The 11X concept has been run under different names but it has been around since early in the Vietnam War. It was popular in the 1980s and whenever there is a shortage of Special Forces soldiers. The “kicker” is the contract states that if the candidate fails any part of the program he can be reassigned anywhere and in any job based upon the needs of the Army. Very few people can enlist, get through basic, advanced, airborne, selection and the Q-course but a few do every year. They are usually quite intelligent and fast learners who are physically fit. The vast majority of 11Xs never make it to the Q-Course. SFAS tends to weed out all but the smartest and already fit (not buff) soldiers.

[@JamesFromTexas]

There was a small window around 2004-2008 (I think, not sure) when recruits were getting the option to sign up for SFAS before they even joined the Army. They had to do basic, Infantry AIT, Airborne school, and then SFAS. Around the same time SFOD-D (Delta) was putting out open recruitment calls because them and SF were so short staffed.

[@derek6817]

Marsoc actually has the same mission as army sf, recon has a different mission set. And they are teir 3, tier 1 is delta and devgru. You can take sf contracts from your recruiter.

[@daveboling8411]

Ha ha hahaha... He said the same mission... Wait... I'm sorry, you're being serious?

[@frankbutta9344]

I appreciate she suited up, and joined in! Thanks for the video! 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@Maniac1607]

I took a firearms safety course from a former Green Beret/Delta Force guy a month ago. Tip of the spear.

[@nickmichas6]

Bob Keller? Shrek McPhee? Pat Mac?

[@easbreid9879]

A safety course? Seriously???

[@jcflindsay]

What? Often overlooked? He's right. The sexy stuff on millennial TV is SEALs, Spetznaz etc. The GB were the first of the modern special forces ordered up by Pres. Kennedy. They are forgotten by the newbies, but real operators love that. Do some research before making judgements.

[@PACKERMAN2077]

@Oscar Jay Steven Segal?

[@PACKERMAN2077]

@@jcflindsay Affirmative, I'm an early Millennial and I've always held the vintage Groupes to a higher respect for the logistical limitations of their tradecraft and technology of the time. Even the historical elite classes such as the Medjay, Spartans, Scholae Palatinae and the Extraordinarii.

[@grant1944]

Having been conscripted by the South African defence force in the 80's during the war In Angola I can say we were well trained and well prepared, I survived. I can only salute these men.hardcore job. I appreciate the work with all these clips marine.thanks

[@soursop1972]

They are truly silent professionals. Cant say the same for the Seals.

[@anklesturnt2dust691]

Every single Seal: Book Time

[@SV-kr9fu]

Go back to the '60-'70's, there were so many books, tv shows, movies etc. about the SF. Also, there was no internet/social media at the time to spread the news so quickly and widely.

[@stevedunn2635]

You were spot on about regular Infantry units. I was unfortunately mechanized Infantry, we spent more time in the motorpool and less time on any training. To this day that drives me crazy, range twice a year, but that PMCS Monday had much more priority.

[@jk-76]

Anyone can be Special Forces to include brand new guys. The 18x program recruits from the streets. Not just infantry, they have people from most specialties.

[@tlevans62]

J& K as long as they pass the Q Course and the courses through the training pipeline they can earn their Green Beret without having to be in the “Big Army” first.

[@samp2616]

Yeah, Jameson got that part wrong

[@jk-76]

@@tlevans62 The 18x guys had a higher pass/graduation rate. Mostly because guys from the force have something to go back to. New guy would end up in the 82d since they are already on Bragg and are Airborne quallified and the cadre at the course make it sound like prison.

[@samp2616]

Dirtiestofharrys yeah but the point is it is possible to join before being enlisted for a certain amount of time

[@jk-76]

@Dirtiestofharrys News to me. I retired in 13, and back then they had a high success rate. I am gonna have to do some googling and see what the thinking is. Those guys are fluid in their doctrin...

[@Spkr4TRUTH]

The best part of my old army job (37-f tac Psy Ops) was to be able to attach to a ODA to be a force multiplier in terms of intel on the local area and function with the team. They provide a Great wealth of knowledge to those assigned to them. I knew I was in the right place when I showed up on my first day in my unit and saw 3 green berets hanging out before formation.

[@mr.bombastic413]

Title: quiet professionals First two seconds of video: [EXPLOSIONS]

[@averyfields9702]

For your question about the efficacy of combat drops, I know that in Eric Haney's book "Inside Delta Force" he discusses how the Rangers did a combat HALO onto an airfield while being directly pelted with machine gunfire. This was an operation conducted during the US invasion of Grenada. After landing on the airfield, they then proceeded to run across the airfield and take the machine gun nests out, which is completely insane given the lack of cover. But, regardless of how crazy that was, it seemed to work out pretty well.

[@rileybrock344]

You can actually go straight from boot camp to selection to become a green beret. It’s called an 18X contract

[@luke8210]

My high school welding teacher was sf in nam. Best teacher I had in school and life. I owe him alot of credit in life.

[@WarInHD]

My cousin went through SF selection in 1972. He said back then they had a Slide For Life they had to climb up a 100ft tree and at the top was a zip line that went across a little river that was about 20ft wide. He went through in the winter and they had to drop from about 60ft then swim up stream, get out then do jumping jacks until they got warm. Well needless to say it got banned because too many guys would miss and hit the bank and die

[@Bellthorian]

I was part of an exercise on the Island of Tinian in 93. My unit was playing the bad guys and there was an SF unit aggressing against us, gathering intel for an upcoming Marine Corps amphibious landing. Those guys were AWESOME, we didn't spot them ONCE and we were an elite light infantry unite. On patrols we would find their camp sights and we knew they had been there recently but we never saw them once. After the exercise was over we got to talk to them and they talked about there were times when we found their camp they were really close by close enough that they could reach out and grab our feet. They gave us a lot of respect, they said when patrolling on a couple of occasions their point man almost bumped into our trail man, they never heard us moving through the bush. They would freeze and simply wait for us to move off. That was the one gig they gave us was our trail man never looked back.

[@davidhovermale4977]

When I got the tab and beret my training was just starting, it goes forever at least that’s how it seemed.

[@joeybomba8046]

What do you mean that's how it seemed the training never ends you should know that if you were a beret

[@jeffcamp481]

I give the reporter credit, her level of participation was very good! The Green Beret represented themselves and their organization very professionally!

[@n8money422]

My father was a lt col in 10th sfg and passed away a few years ago and I’m in the infantry training to go to selection myself

[@tgildersleeve8295]

Why? Do you want to put your life in the hands of the new female green beret? It isn't pass or fail anymore so you should be fine.

[@rueridge7597]

Good luck👍

[@n8money422]

Rue ridge thank you!

[@n8money422]

matthew spaeth that would never happen tho, there’s no way she would be on an a team or go to combat

[@michaelsix9684]

amazing what one A team can do, their training is incredible

[@gasman6922]

Would love to see a react to “First Special Service Force” A.K.A. “Devil’s Brigade”

[@robertjolley8715]

My experience is that there are several differing types of Army Green Beret. The largest component being those that train, assist, and advise indigenous forces. There is a smaller fraction dedicated to the hunter/killer teams working with OGAs. You can usually pick out the hunter/killers when you see them. Although mostly working nights and pre-dawn, they are pretty much vampires during daylight hours. They are a hardened group of men, and for the OGAs, sometimes women. I guess the same can be said for the ultra elites in all service branches who do dirty work that usually isn't discussed. Oh, and with respect to OGAs, who spent years cultivating assets in a region or country, the Green Berets are somewhat frowned upon, as they come into a country for relatively short deployments and often mess up decades of work by the OGAs in that country.

[@mr.shotta4527]

2:07, you actually can through the 18x program. A lot harder having no military experience, but many have made it.

[@pvtparts90]

little ooppsie I think when he said 95 months of training. I'm assuming he meant 95 weeks. 95 months would be an entire enlistment lol

[@dakotareid1566]

No 95 months is accurate this is too be the best of the best of the best, this of course is throughout a 15-20 year career

[@MonkeyMF]

Dakota Reid this isn’t true. For someone joining the Army as an 18x (SF/Green Beret Candidate) it would take about 24 months more or less. Or for someone currently in the Army trying to reclassify to SF/Green Beret it would take about 1.5 years. The pipeline is extremely dense, but not nearly 95 months lol.

[@dakotareid1566]

Antonio Khanthasa that’s to initially be green beret I’m meaning throughout a whole career

[@IDvfy]

@@MonkeyMF No, depends really. 3/ 3.5 years more like.

[@joshuanewcombe8454]

@@dakotareid1566 no its not. Training usually last for a little over a year depending on your specialty. Then continues in your ODA.

[@xymoriintus]

She had an amazing experience few outsiders will ever have! That was awesome

[@gruntwithripit1386]

"Infantry may never again do CQB after basic training." Me in the background, being an infantryman for the last nearly 8 years: "What blasphemy did he just say?!"

[@nickgreen3890]

I’m sure you’re an expert

[@gruntwithripit1386]

8 years of experience as an infantryman tells me that yes, infantry does do CQB often as fuck. I might know what I'm talking about.

[@manuelsandino9248]

@Will do War for money, Having done both types of "CQB" I can tell you, yes you are right, as right as saying that a high school track runner and a world class marathon runner are both runners but their running is not the same.

[@rwdchannel2901]

I did CQB training before a deployment to Kosovo as a peacekeeper. I was a 14S or Avenger Crewmember. They sent me through all the training the 2/327 infantry regiment did prior to deploying. You can see my videos of my platoon at work in Kosovo on my channel.

[@ChrisJones-fm6wp]

Pretty sure this was made in the late 90s. It's amazing how GWOT changed doctrine, training, an real world ops so quickly in a historically slow to change organization.