Spec Ops REACT to Your Most Awkward Military Questions

[@ShiftFire]

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[@IQsveen]

Poor Israel, I've never seen someone blush as hard as he did on that last question 😂

[@Wardxg_0]

I love how Cam's so open 'bout it, meanwhile Israel is just flustered af lmao 🤣

[@fathblin]

@@Wardxg_0 yeah lmfao

[@leevancliffneridacampo7769]

ROFL!? 🤣

[@theblackpope4507]

@@Wardxg_0 It’s just a perfect contrast 😂

[@tom51202]

I didn't think he was really blushing, but I could be wrong. Definitely wasn't very comfortable though

[@pedrocorobo]

I love how Cam just yeets his phone to the side and sometimes out of the couch every time he reads a question xD just iconic at this point.

[@Sick-o]

Question: what was your scariest “I’m gonna die” moment you had in the military? What ended up getting you out of that situation?

[@Jaxxson.]

Ooo good question

[@youknowwho5162]

Good good question

[@Spud500]

I know you would like that answered, I know vets and I've asked them that I recommend not asking from what I've heard and seen it makes them relive it and it doesn't help because its like thinking of something eg a dog and you start thinking of dogs. if you ask them that it starts that ball and then goes down. if they answer this its fine its up to them its just some advice I've picked up over the years. I know it sounds sad but I'm not saying don't do it, I'm saying because I know that for most vets I know it doesn't help them and it can make it worse. that's why most I know only tell war storys when they have had a few to drink.

[@sundeeprandhawa6007]

Nice question, now I’m hyped for the next vid

[@Sick-o]

@@Spud500 yeah, definitely thought about that. However thus far these guys seem pretty open about their experiences so I figured it would be Ok to ask. No pressure on them thought. Thanks for the thought tho

[@consecrated2718]

The post war question definitely deserves its own episode on PCFM. I’ve managed several servicemen and women and they all have had challenges transitioning back to civilian life.

[@gatling216]

The food in Syria was dope. Where we were, some Syrian dudes just rolled up, pointed to a random bombed out building, and said they were building a restaurant. In the time I was there it went from three walls and a wood grill to a proper diner, complete with a frigging fountain. The food was amazing, they had a bunch of little knickknacks and souvenirs, it was almost easy to forget we were in Syria.

[@scareraven9669]

I just want to find some back alley Syrian restaurant with 3/5 stars and the best food I’ve ever eaten

[@gatling216]

@@scareraven9669 If you’re ever in Fayettenam, there’s a place called Afghan Kabab. Exactly what it says on the tin, and it’s the best Middle Eastern food I’ve had that doesn’t involve getting shot at.

[@theasianradiooperator]

Israel looks like a British SAS operator…

[@cretinzareeverywhere3845]

Obi Wan Nairobi?

[@slonky821]

he does

[@GLIDGaming]

Great guys 🤘

[@MrEnriquez09]

Keep the Videos pumping guys, Gotta get to Half a Million!!

[@lincolnpascual]

When it came to leadership, I learned that the more I tried to run from being the leader, the more I got pushed into the damn position. I mean, I turned out to be a great leader, or so I've been told, but if I am, it's only because I have a great team. When I was given a squad for the first time, I straight up said to them "look guys, I didn't want this. I'm not trying to lead anyone. But here we are and now I gotta tell you guys what to do. So look, if you have a better idea than me, I want you to speak up. I can't be expected to figure everything out on my first day, or even my first year. We're already a good team, and that's because we communicate, we watch each others sixes. Let's keep doing that, and maybe we'll survive long enough to find someone better to be leader." Apparently, it worked. we didn't lose a single man, and I got everyone home alive. Jesus, I still remember that speech word for word. I can't even remember my birthday most days!

[@lincolnpascual]

Oh and I totally can confirm the Rangers use teamwork. They come for the Ranger, they stay for "the stranger".

[@WIITWGE63]

Q: At which point did you guys feel more and more desensitized to the idea of death? I’m a nurse and the more I see dying patients the more I felt like death is just “meh”

[@putinski666]

Don't start killing patients for fun

[@donavonwatson546]

Then ur not for the job.

[@ethanwertz3251]

@@donavonwatson546 you a nurse?

[@thentantt]

Like any job that deals with it. You just become use to it. I use to be a EMT and currently a hospice nurse. So i get what you mean about meh.

[@brandyhouston2105]

Death..have a turn won't you?🤔😇

[@kingb36norsk]

Question: Would Cameron support his children if they wanted to join the air force?

[@Seb-Storm]

More like the navy would be more trivial since he doesn't likes being in the sea

[@leevancliffneridacampo7769]

Marines and Army the only options?!

[@ampolcyn1]

Probably would depend on what she/he wanted to do in the Air Force. I would imagine most military people have respect for the pilots and and AFSOC

[@charlessandor5256]

All services love to talk smack about the other, but when ground-pounders and hard-chargers are pinned down, nothing raises morale like a low fly-by dropping 2,000 lbs of freedom. 😆

[@Seb-Storm]

@@charlessandor5256 i know is a joke but 2000 pounds of freedom doesn't mix well with low fly-by lol

[@elaynaterrell3576]

Izzy's blush at the end was the cutest thing ever! Cam bein like um all the time was 100% how I thought lol Did yall ever get surprise your family or friends while deployed? Those always make me cry. Stay safe fellas!❤❤

[@leevancliffneridacampo7769]

LOL!? 🤣

[@ggbel3320]

Correction. I’ts: stay dangerous

[@josiahrichardson5741]

I love “How to win friends and influence people”, one of the most important reads of my life. It’s really helped me develop as a leader.

[@sukaenacornelius9285]

Other than the Bible, its the only book my husband has read and he says its helped him alot. I’m an avid reader, so I always recommend him books and its the one book he has read.

[@Tyler-gi9nm]

‘What is this, Zombieland dude?’ 😂😂

[@Daxored]

Question: How did you two meet, did you already know each other during the service? Greetings from Italy!

[@Jaxxson.]

Im 95% sure they met from gameology its a KZbin channel that does what they're doing but they left for some reason idk because other military guys before them that were hired by gameology left aswell and they were just as cool they made their own channel aswell i just forgot what their channel named was but yeah they met from gameology

[@sourrrrrrrr]

@@Jaxxson. if you're talking about the marines that were there previously their channel is called savage actual

[@Atourq]

IIRC, they still do content with gameology. It’s just not as often as it used to be.

[@victorpollina9616]

After the military I lost my sense of purpose. Listening to you fellas helps take me back and keeps me grounded. Thank you for everything you've done and will do.

[@ahandgrenade3640]

A fictional character I'd want to fight alongside? Alucard from the hellsing anime/manga. Nobody else would need to do anything. We'd just have the vampire with the big handguns tear through the enemy.

[@pricemaxer9736]

Lol yaa for sure 🤣

[@thiccchungo1041]

Bumblebee from transformers, he’s a living superweapon that can also be the Camaro the Government promised you when you enlisted

[@bish91]

Ahhh yess The Crimson Fucker!

[@deathbringer9893]

@@bish91 AH YEA WORK THE SHAFT

[@wildbill6976]

what about Stephen the Irishman? lol kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3emp5puqtSekMU

[@dannyrocker-w2m]

8:28 That smile... That damn smile 😄

[@kevingnomen6092]

I was taught about the 6 P’s at my first line cook job during high school 12 years ago and it has guided me ever since.

[@RealKorean]

As someone who joined military after high school, transition after i got out was bit hard. I needed to find out what I needed to do. Needed to figure out how to get money and where I will stay because in civilian, housing isn't just handed unless staying with family. Jobs arent handed out like candy unlike military.

[@bulletz202]

Go my route. I did construction out of it. Perfect transition. Did hard labor for 5 years and now I’m going to school to be an electrical lineworker. Build yourself up and be the best man you can be with the tools you are given

[@BlearyLine7]

Question: Is there a specific situation or encounter in the civilian world that made you the most grateful for your military training and experience?

[@Cliftosis]

If there's one thing I've learnt from my military buddies it's "If you aren't early, you're late" (But not from my own service because Type 1 Diabetic - Ineligible. Story of my life. =/ ). Copped plenty of crap about it until I learnt. Haha. Side note: Love the content. Enjoying not having to wait until Thursday morning for my fix (Timezone magic!). Good to see the sub count growing as well, when I looked a week or two ago it was at 37.5k, sitting at 41.1k today so kudos there!

[@dakotabenson5100]

I love your guys videos, they make my day better every time I see a video whether shift fire or gameology they just make it better

[@srtrap5548]

it’s so crazy how these guy are making high quality videos when they’re still kinda new and less than 50k subs. This channel is gonna grow like crazy 🤟

[@Eric-mw1gr]

AF 1N3 here. Best joke I've ever heard was from a civvie who ran our introductory class at DLI... "Come back after lunch in one hour. For the army and navy, that's 1500. For the air force, that's 3 o' clock. For the marines, that's when Mickey's hand is pointing to the right."

[@BuftyFufties]

I so frickin love this channel, you're gonna blow up I can feel it in ma bones! Love the energy

[@RealKorean]

funny enough, before joining basic training, i eat my food fast and i still eat it fast so eating in basic training wasn't an issue. Punctuality became the same for me in the civilian work place. I do bit annoyed when someone shows up like 30 mins late

[@abelcheng2073]

I feel ya on that. Like, I got here maybe 10-20 minutes before the hit time and here you are dragging your ass out of bed late.

[@Han_Solo6712]

14:01 Personally, Jack Cooper.

[@TheInfiniteGyre]

Easily my favorite Military Channel now. Love you guys.

[@DrewishAF]

As far as the first answer goes: the lack of interpersonal communication and social skills is a severe marr on our educational system as well as our society in general. We don't seem to have a singular cohesive culture in our country which has bred severe division within our own population. People now have more value in their cyber-friendships than any of the relationships with people in their specific area. That can be good for people who would have difficulty in most social settings, but we are literally training EVERYONE to value these online "friends" (regardless of their cultural norms or moral structure) more than individuals they encounter in person. That has a huge impact on how they interact and treat others because they ONLY ever receive positive reinforcement, regardless of how deplorable or repugnant their behavior.

[@CasualKillZz]

That “yes ma’am no ma’am thing I do to literally everyone I talk to, never been in the military 🤷🏼‍♂️ but it is super weird getting some of the looks that I do like I called them old or something 😂

[@MichaelDavis-mk4me]

Being called Sir or Mam does make you sound old, at least that's how it's seen where I live. In my early twenties, I don't really like being called a Mister either.

[@stevenclark5173]

@@MichaelDavis-mk4me It makes sense if someone is your superior in a work environment or you are in the service industry and interacting with a customer but outside of specific situations that can be awkward.

[@abishekrodriguez4408]

14:16 LT.SIMON”GHOST”RILEY

[@HelioLhama]

the "fuck your canoee" had me dead

[@oxide9679]

9:15 Yeah, my platoon and I played that game at basic. "If you were Special Forces, what would your call sign be?" I picked Oxide because it sounded cool. I still use that as various usernames. We had one guy, last name of Roy, who literally looked like he was 12. Short as hell, boyish features, and his blond hair matched his skin colors so it looked like he didn't have armpit or chest hair or anything. We started calling him "Little Boy Roy". It stuck. Another guy, shipped to basic as a Specialist because he utilized the Army's Stripes for Buddies program enough times. The drill sergeants nicknamed him "Special Lips", a play on Specialist. Then there was a guy, poor kid was an idiot. Zero common sense and very little book smarts or street smarts. We gave him a "hostile naming" (where we pick your name against your will) and we nicknamed him Plant because the joke was that he was dumber than the average houseplant.

[@Wayward_Jericho]

I thought you had to graduate AIT to be a specialist? As far as I'm aware the highest rank you can be prior to basic is E-3...

[@oxide9679]

@@Wayward_Jericho This was also back in 2008. Might be different today, but I'll never forget his Sham Shield he wore on his showing up to BCT.

[@Wayward_Jericho]

@@oxide9679 gotcha. That would make sense then.

[@masao2922]

Im assuming oxide comes from the final mw2 mission with shadow company "Disciple 4-Oxide come in" "Disciple 4-Oxide how copy over"

[@oxide9679]

@@masao2922 That's exactly where I got it from. 😂

[@jhayar15]

If we can just add Nikko Ortiz here, then The Hollywood Trio is complete

[@newchillynoble2412]

Bro the holy trinity!

[@thebeastw31]

Cam and Nikko would be so interesting to see

[@Snow.Frostborne_Ch]

5:22 I wonder how many people’s last words were the same

[@mariusschleicher5046]

Question: what was the most useless thing you learned during your service? Love your content guys

[@Zero_Twice_00]

17:54 Navy material🗿

[@altechelghanforever9906]

Bruh

[@sieghartalseif]

you forgot one thing about being with captain price. it's like chris redfield's(from resident evil franchise) curse where "almost" everyone who went with him usually goes KIA. captain price got the same curse. maybe if your luck is good you'll survive. It's a pretty good choice but with a BIG risk.

[@DCfreerunner]

New shift fire content makes my day

[@sovietbottle-cap1649]

I like how the savageness of Cameron contrast so well the politeness of israel

[@roypauza-moore5990]

I got tagged with homeless in the army, we got told to play op for for a national guard unit and we were told specifically not to shave or cut our hair, when I got back to my company I was the only one who had been told that so there I was looking like a homeless guy just walked onto base

[@thatsato]

Can you test cheap vs expensive halligans?

[@estancipharrt4873]

I’ve been watching y’all since you came on gameology over a year ago and on all y’all’s channels. I gotta tell y’all how much I’ve enjoyed watching y’all’s relationship develop as friends. You’re content is always hilarious, filled with chemistry, and respect for one another. I wish I knew y’all in person, because y’all seem like amazing people. If I had to submit a question it would be, what brought you most pride from your service? Something you could always brag about and know you deserved a pat on the back because of it

[@dan3458]

Say y'all more

[@estancipharrt4873]

Y’all

[@Drewsterman777]

Situational awareness is huge in all branches of the military. Our CO would also tell us to "keep our heads on a swivel" meaning to be cognizant of your surroundings, where you are, what is around you, nearest safe areas, nearest exit etc... It's like driving a car and always knowing if there is a vehicle behind you and to each side of you just in case you need to swerve or make quick adjustments. Sitting in a restaurant and facing the exits is another big one and is apart of situational awareness. Situational awareness when handling firearms definitely. Knowing your supplies and what you have of what. Kind of like always doing inventory. People watching. Looking at someone, sizing them up and making quick mental judgements about them like characteristics i.e. Suspicious looking, can you take them in a fight, pre-judging their personality, and making judgements about their emotional and mental state by observing their actions and how they hold themselves. Basically people reading. I've gotten pretty good at making snap judgements about people based off certain criteria and characteristics. When I say "judge" I mean take into account all of what you see and put them in a box just for starters but be ready to make changes on the fly if need be.

[@joakimm108]

Jumping on all videos with this super duo

[@Sp00kq]

One of the counselors at my school is ex military and I think that makes him an amazing candidate for a counselor because it's so easy to just like open your feelings around him. People that used to be in the military are genuinely some of the best people out there, and their experiences are always so interesting to learn about

[@evanricheson1630]

When I heard the one dude say situational awareness and say every time he goes to a restaurant he has to sit facing the door that reminded me a lot of my grandfather because he had that same thought process because he had served in Vietnam and sat facing the doors to restaurants all the time when ever we went out

[@thedeadman9596]

hello sir cam and sir izzy! greetings from the Philippines! i have a question sir. What is your anti-homesick/anti-stress ritual while serving? thankyou so much in advance! 😍😁

[@jahaanvasaya3340]

First of all i want to thank you for your service you helped the world thank you ☺️

[@CallSignWhiplash]

I agree the most important life lesson takeaway from LRSD is Situational Awareness supported by the mantras “Head On A Swivel!” & “Attention To Detail” In Recce we logged and even drew out everything in a journal; all information is Intel and small details can be significant later. It’s a skill that I’ve taught my family and my Scout Troop over the years. I think kids these days have too many distractions and it’s affecting their ability to focus; without focus you lose the ability to plan and without planning you cannot execute and are forced to constantly improvise adapt and overcome which is another great skill but should always be a backup skillset for when the plan breaks down.

[@bigbaconbot]

14:00 I haven't served in the military but a character I would like to serve with if I did would have to be the Doomslayer just because I know that with him on the we're 100% safe because everyone is already gone.

[@FirstLast-dd9ym]

Question: How often do you guys still train? PT, firearms, or generally considered "military" skills

[@instantramen2376]

I just finished binging and here's another video.

[@eutrophic04]

Question: if you could go back and serve during any conflict throughout history, what would it be and why is it World War 2?

[@alalalala57]

Idk. The further back you go, the more unreliable medicine and tech is lol.

[@uckbritley1305]

Out of all the conflicts why would you choose the biggest, bloodiest, and overall just nastiest and most scary in all of history

[@eutrophic04]

@@uckbritley1305 because I really like WW2 history

[@EmilSinclairDM]

I dunno, Vietnam seems good. If you got a job behind the front lines? You're probably gonna have at least a little fun... if you're in the front lines, you're fucked.

[@uckbritley1305]

@@EmilSinclairDM You guys are fucking killing me with these comments lmao...vietnam, WW2...my choice would be the goddamn emu war. You fellas act like being able to fight in the most miserable wars would be a vacation. Talk to a WW2 or Vietnam vet sometime and they'll tell you

[@papagasap]

Question for the future: which foreign military force/unit was the most impressive

[@adamwilson6]

I say Poland

[@Wayward_Jericho]

Ukraine Territorial Defense Forces

[@Cooltech06]

11:40 I think its Sam geup Sal (Cooked Pork in Korean) which is absolutely my favorite meat to eat in the whole world! (I'm half Korean). It's real good especially with the Cham gelum (the brown sort of looks like syrup but like more watery) and salt!! Edit: ok Scratch that I don't think (I could be wrong) that Sam geup Sal is like pig fat not intestines...well maybe that's why its cut so small? I don't know!

[@DPham1]

Love how on the last question Israel blushes and gets embarrassed while Cameron just dives in and goes balls deep on it

[@_ducjk]

question: what’s one piece of equipment you didn’t trust anyone with?

[@iangoldsmith3213]

i just wanna know what phone case that was..... badass

[@ThaShowStopper]

Salute My Brothers! I heard Isreal mention his time on Ft.Bragg, I'm a "Military Brat" born at Womack Hospital on Bragg, Home of the 82nd Airborne! Lived there (Fayetteville, NC) for most my life & still visit all the time, My Dad is still there but currently retired from the service, he had 30+ yrs in, Served in Desert Storm! Ive been rocking with you guys since you started doing these videos(Gameology too)! Love you Guys!

[@alexanderjeffries2601]

Question for future video What helped you push through the special forces selection

[@wildbill6976]

one of the hardest transitions for many of us coming back after our first deployment in afghanistan was driving. It took me months to get rid of the suspicion of driving past parked cars, under/over bridges, etc. because they were primary killzones for IED's

[@mariusqvist]

You know what they say... Teamwork makes the dream work!

[@tylercaterson3908]

Question: How was relatioships (family/girlfriend/wife) like during and after the military?

[@Cwrigh25]

I have no idea how I stumbled on your channel but I am so glad I did. You guys are hilarious.

[@restorationranch20]

8:21 😂😂😂 your phone disappeared

[@TomaszAugustyn]

I'm always amazed how the same joke goes around the world. I used to ask ppl from different countries to exchange jokes just to see if some of them match. And the joke with fork? We got exactly the same one in Poland but the main characters are German, Russian and Pole, obviously the last one got the fork as it is seen as stubborn and "no you can't have anything nice" type of person.

[@f0rgotten_]

Before KZbin did you ever think about joining the private sector?

[@codlogic7060]

Captain Price was the first person that popped into my head

[@kingb36norsk]

Question: what is a military culture-"thing" you wish was in civilian culture?

[@tomatooperator7926]

Question for future video: thoughts on MARSOC and thoughts on marine recon?

[@armybrat0353]

How to Win Friends & Influence People was an assigned book for my business class in college.

[@SocialAutism]

"Besides the Air Force, I can't think of many military jokes." Where do I unsubscribe?

[@altechelghanforever9906]

Salt

[@HaloDude557]

No one cares pog

[@Lucious_0]

Loved this video. So so good. Keep up great work.

[@eiennofantasy]

Saw you guys on gamology and clicked on almost any vids you guys are on. Nice to see you guys got your own channel! Subscribed and now time to watch the backlogs!

[@RyudoskyePS3]

Im glad to know I wasnt the only one that picked up the swallowing your food habit, friends and family still have to remind me about it when at meals, lol.

[@joeyshideout6514]

Love the channel! Question: did you or someone you knew in training have a "gomer pyle" like breakdown?

[@trustmpofu5695]

Make a video about the transition out question and the difficulty of war.(Not a question but it's needed)

[@ricardorayg.9820]

When my cousin was stationed in south Korea Somebody gave him Dog 🐕 😭 he ate it thinking it was bbq beef 😅

[@kaylag5043]

Question: what is the most ridiculous thing you or someone else has had to do as a punishment?

[@alexandermcclintick9225]

MORE AWKWARD MILITARY QUESTIONS PLEASE!!!!

[@TheRealPots]

After that first answer I really think you guys would enjoy playing God of War 4. Some of the narrative in the game touches on that very topic. It'd be cool to me anyways lol. 😂

[@grindogsheff7769]

Question: did you or anyone in your barracks ever have ‘solo happy fun time’

[@thatdudeinasuit5422]

I loved how on the last question Israel just pretty much goes quiet but Cameron just goes into full detail into how shit went down.

[@jackmorgan347]

Great content guys, keep up the good work

[@darren.s.s]

13:08 it's called Toum, it's a very famous dip used for shawarmas, kebabs etc in all Arab countries.

[@MrJbrew69]

My lower back is completely screwed from jumping out of an LMTV with full ammo cans. Crunch, never been the same since.

[@szariq7338]

For any future Q&A: How much do you consider your Drill Instructor/Seargant (SORRY, I haven't even served in my own army yet, cuz I've barely hit 18 couple of days ago) teasing you both? Also if you remember his first speech?

[@Four-door-ram]

I actually really like the vids, keep it up guys :)

[@Callsign_Grim_Markov]

13:20 Cam rolled a Nat 20 for Constitution!!

[@J7002-p8n]

Speaking of nicknames. We had a guy nicknamed bambi. His mum died when he was little....

[@wildbill6976]

I prefer the Patton alternative to the six P's... "A good plan violently executed now is better than the perfect plan executed later"

[@screamphetamine]

Loving the channel guys, my question: did you guys have any experiences working with JTF2? Much love from Canada

[@Callsign_Grim_Markov]

14:07 Personally I would serve along with Ghost(MW2 2022) version

[@graysonwebb5373]

Question: what is your advice for new infantry lieutenants and how to become a better officer? Love y’all’s stuff

[@rhysweertman1810]

Keep the engine warm n running, to avoid injury aches n pains. It doesn’t snow here. I would hate being in snow for months with injuries.

[@rhysweertman1810]

Don’t sleep in air conditioning or you cool down too quickly n only drink room temperature water, 3 sips Only to avoid cramps and urine(unless you want to wear a catheter). Enjoy a fine drink with a water chaser or an assortment of chasers like a rich prick.

[@nicknewton5374]

You guys are really good at what you do and know a lot of cool stuff

[@noirnit.]

Question: the military gets boring what things have u done to keep yourself entertained and whatbthings have you done that is considered weird?