The First Green Beret in Afghanistan | Justin Sapp | Ep. 143

After the 9/11 attacks, small CIA paramilitary teams were secreted into Afghanistan to pave the way for a larger Special Forces deployment. Amongst them was Green Beret Justin Sapp who was the first U.S. Special Forces soldier to infiltrate into Afghanistan.
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In this bonus segment for Patreon subscribers, Justin talks about his time serving in Asymmetric Warfare Group (AWG): www.patreon.com/posts/bonus-segment-66137539

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[@connorw824]

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[@eduardosuarez2414]

If anyone watching this is not familar with the Mazar e sharif / Qala i Jangi prison uprising in Afghanistan in 2001, I'd recommend searching YT for the 50-minute documentary "battle of qala i jangi 2001" and watching that first. It will give you some really good background on what the guest is talking about, including footage of the event.

[@liamf5311]

Its amazing footage

[@batjackjohnson252]

Thanks dude

[@brentj5616]

This is probably one of the best I’ve heard ever. Well done Dave and Jack. No spin. History. Courage

[@johnmitchell8487]

Oddly enough Justin came to speak to my college class on Afghanistan a few years ago when he was at the War College in Newport. Super nice guy.

[@xenotype3258]

He worked with Mike Spann what a legend.

[@jameslawrence9125]

I started listening to this by mistake, it auto-played at the end of something else. Now I'm close to 40 minutes in and I'm hooked! I don't even know what half of these acronyms mean, doesn't matter! This guy can tell a story!

[@ChuckLeCluck]

Seeing the doco and hearing Justin Sapp’s version of events of his time there was amazing. I really like this series interviewing the guys of Team Alpha.

[@notundermywatch3163]

These in studio face to face sessions are always the best.

[@benyoung552]

Agreed… Idk why, but Something about them are just better…

[@deusvult8544]

@@benyoung552 the audio for one

[@benyoung552]

@@deusvult8544 no doubt

[@jg5875]

Fascinating story. Glad it’s up on KZbin for future generations to listen to this fascinating slice of history.

[@Millennial87]

This is so fucking entertaining. Bravo TH for securing an interview with such a LEGEND

[@cowetareserve]

As a Georgian; I’m proud to say he lived here for a while! Never a negative word about Georgia from the people I call heroes! Makes me proud of my state!

[@F3PIZZA]

If my GF’s name is Georgia am I a Georgian?!

[@DavidSmith-wy5rb]

Green Bret Justin Sapp, congratulations on all your accomplishments !

[@oreospeedwaggindoesamerica6078]

It’s crazy I fell asleep watching a newer episode and woke up to this one. I’ve watched it before but the second time was even better. I’ve read about and looked up to Justin and just love hearing his story. Great episode I swear I could watch it again and enjoy it.

[@brettbambouturton3117]

What an amazing interview..A very composed calm personality. Very detailed and coherent.. Thanks so much for this one 🙏🏻

[@MarioHernandez-ku2of]

Just wanted to thank you guys for all the content you all put out. I've gotten through Civil Affairs Selection and am in the process of going through their pipeline as a CA Officer. All the episodes you all put out are great, but I really feel the ones you all have with officers should be required listening for military officers. Both of your perspectives as NCOs and the officers you have on here really give great insight into the relationship officers should aspire to have with their NCOs and junior enlisted. All these episodes pump me up and I believe they are helping to educate future service members. Thanks again and I can't wait for the next episodes!

[@letsgobrandon5334]

Listening to Justin talk about his experiences with the local Afghan fighters and his Teams just adds more context to the books "Masters of Chaos" and "Not A Good Day To Die: Operation Anaconda" that's I've read previously. Such an amazing group of men amongst those "Texas" ODAs that were in country first to fight.

[@wolfhound45]

This is an incredible channel. Been binging on your stuff for the past several days. Very well done.

[@baj3523]

Outstanding episode. Well done, Team House.

[@jayklink851]

Just watched the clip, had to watch this episode in its entirety.

[@imjustanotherguy2007]

My favorite Earnie Tabata comment had to do with commanders intent. He said, "IF THE COMMANDER SAYS TO TAKE OUT THE TARGERT FOR 72 HOURS AND YOU DESTROY IT BEYOND REPAIR, YOU STEP ON YOUR DING DONG WITH A GOLF SHOE."

[@imjustanotherguy2007]

@@chaoticcaninejb I was jumping with Ernie on day out of a twin otter on Rhine Luzon. He had that Protec helmet with the Kevlar cover on. We went to stand up and Ernie was having a hard time, so I grabbed him by his.main lift web, leaned back and pulled to help him stand up. He didn't move, and his eyes got as big a saucers behind his glasses. I thought he somehow had his gear hooked in the webbing of the seat, so I traced around him until I found the problem. He had forgotten to undo his seat belt. When we hit the ground I packed my gear and made my way to him. He said, "You aren't going to tell anyone are you?" I responded with, "Not until there is someone to tell." We laughed about that for a long time afterwards.

[@SpicyTexan64]

So?​@@chaoticcaninejb

[@batjackjohnson252]

Great work. Thanks gentlemen

[@jimbob1427]

Excellent interview, really enjoyed it

[@SHOBHITAUSHESH]

Kinda cool that Justin did part of his schooling in India. He's totally on point about the sports thing - very low priority here. Academics above all.

[@xv0047]

one of the my favorite interviews

[@Storm0585]

🇺🇸I am with the 75th Ranger Regiment, I graduated from Ranger School in Ft Benning, Georgia, in January 2017🇺🇸

[@jasonjohnson6344]

I haven’t watched this entire video yet so I don’t know if this guy will mention the book by Doug Stanton, “Horse Soldiers”. A pretty thorough account of the first Americans into Afghanistan after 9/11. It’s an amazing book.

[@Doggtyred]

Those who came later to the game may know that story as "12 strong" (Book and movie) after it was retitled from "Horse Soldiers"

[@sballantine8127]

I've read, or more accurately listened to, The Horse Soldiers at least four times already and love it just as much every time. Unfortunately first in, Gary Schroen's book, has no audio version so I'm still crawling my way through it because I don't ever have time to sit down and read. This is the first time I've heard of the book First Casualty and I'm going to go track it down immediately. LOVE this episode!

[@jasonjohnson6344]

@@Doggtyred I’m not aware that “Horse Soldiers” has been retitled.

[@scottpierson7495]

Great content, I remember all of this, great to here the backstory there.

[@jaredchandler4491]

Excellent guest and content🇺🇸🤙🏼

[@Chertoff88]

Can you imagine how this guy must feel knowing that we just literally handed Afghanistan back to the Taliban after all he and his teammates had to go through? I can't imagine

[@davewylie654]

I remember seeing those guys patrolling Fleming Key. If the sand fleas and no seeums don't get you the Bull and Lemon Sharks that live right off the Tower just might.

[@kathrynludrick4821]

Great interview

[@madisaur0]

His initial infill and fights are my first deployment I just recognize all his names he’s stating

[@Ayerborne]

Deep behind enemy lines lmao!!!! That was hilarious Jack.

[@brabbit7703]

This guy was whistling Dixie every time he talked though 😂

[@schwadron]

Dammit it’s all I could focus on after seeing your comment

[@johndilivio2770]

The guys are brave to go in afganistan

[@suntzu7231]

Anyone else find it odd there was a weapons cache on the premises of a Talib prison?

[@bayhillag4089]

Sonntag was with me in IOBC, IOAC, Ranger school, Selection, cas3, n Q course. Hey Curt

[@yankbat8481]

True legend.

[@Herecles01]

So I was at Pelham from 94-96 and don’t remember this dude! Started off in Alpha Troop then stood up Charlie troop. Anybody there during this timeframe remember this dude?

[@Gabriel-jx8bd]

Thank you for sharing guys.

[@metal2444]

53:17 your in it now son.

[@twinarrowssurvival.2.065]

Champion of a man..🇺🇸🇺🇸🐍🐍

[@97VobraOwner]

This dude is a dry squared away pro... I bet he acted the same way under fire operating in the gwot

[@em34ev3r]

Seriously, some people are just born with it. Amazing, human being. Great American hero.

[@av8tore71]

I was at Camp Stanton and Camp Hovey Western Corridor

[@danialphaomega]

this guy whistles more than the weasel in the looney toons. but he still a badass 😎

[@smokeytheanimal3662]

A sea mammal, a mammal from the sea.

[@RyanSmith-dy7fk]

Amazing episode

[@philiproseel3506]

Guess he hadn't read The Bear Went Over The Mountain.

[@bookreaderson]

This dude should be prez of your USA

[@WesMerc]

I didn’t sleep during land nav but I might have had a nice picnic until it was closer to index

[@timjohnson8725]

Fraggle Rock is back

[@RedShirt230]

Cool interview for sure.

[@LM-zs2oq]

Holy shit this was legit was on the best ones.

[@Bwh-rm3py]

WOW good one!

[@brandonburns9046]

3/73 is part of 1bct 82nd now

[@jacobdeien8481]

Hi guys, love the show. I was wondering what your top 5 Vietnam to GWOT era book recommendations were? Really interested in more JSOC/Agency type stuff. I have Ben Milligan’s book in the cart already but want to buy a few at one time. Thanks!

[@jacobdeien8481]

a top 5 might be difficult so maybe just a general list of books you particularly liked

[@williamstokely9589]

@@jacobdeien8481 have you checked out John Stryker Myers books?

[@jacobdeien8481]

@@williamstokely9589 totally forgot about his books thank you for reminding me!

[@williamstokely9589]

@@jacobdeien8481 No problem. His books definitely don't disappoint.

[@redeagle7412]

SOG John plaster

[@TheGearTester]

(2:19:09) “Culture eats strategy for breakfast.”

[@Sup_Mate]

Does anyone else keep hearing a beap or whistling when he speaks?

[@angloaust1575]

Was he the last one out!

[@liamf5311]

Does justin know anything about the giant killer. O Flaherty.

[@austinporter6701]

??

[@bobbyquisenberry9090]

Is Justin Sapp the grandson of my 2nd cousin Stanley Lewis Sapp, a Green Beret killed in Vietnam in 1965?

[@HappyBear376]

I'm an A&R now tell me?

[@Bill-xx2yh]

So what was the "pit" and how did it work. A lot of work up but no delivery. It’s all interesting, but unimpressive.

[@johndilivio2770]

Did special forces get over run many times in vietnam war

[@simonnilsson5356]

Timestamps please!! 🙏

[@DougDeYoung-gt4id]

The last supper🤣

[@jasonsapp83]

Ayyy and he has the same last name

[@Northstar-Media]

Did his dad ever put him in the diplomatic bag & post him home .🙈🙉🙊💫

[@Budrob998]

Anyone serve under Gen Don Bolduc?

[@Storm0585]

Didn’t serve under him but I met him and we shook hands,I am with the 75th Ranger, Regiment, I graduated from Ranger School in Ft Benning, Georgia, in January 2017.

[@MikeHunt-rw4gf]

Algorithm.

[@F3PIZZA]

He’s the Ace-of-Spades right now.

[@ZachAsaD]

This guy sounds just like Nick Mullen 😂

[@SpicyTexan64]

At age 5 or so he gravitated to the kids whose dads were of a certain profession?? Ok. And by 6 - 7 decided he wanted a career in the military? 🤔

[@johndilivio2770]

Russian could not handle those people 10 years usa gave it a try for 20 years

[@richardmarkham3540]

He had to have known my cousin calvin markham

[@johndilivio2770]

20 years later folded up afganistan

[@hectormartinez9657]

This was great to hear! I’m curious as to who is “Dalton Fury”? Could this guy be him 🤔.

[@sballantine8127]

I googled Dalton Fury once and it gave his real name, but I don't recall it.

[@vedantshah9480]

@@sballantine8127 Dalton Fury is Tom Greer. He was an Army officer, served as a Ranger and Delta Force operator. He passed away a few years ago from cancer unfortunately.

[@christopherpearson3511]

@@sballantine8127 Dalton Fury's name was Maj Tom Greer. He passed away from pancreatic cancer a few years ago. I served with Tom back in the 90s.

[@sballantine8127]

Someone mentioned a book written by Ben Mulligan and I can't find it. Anyone got more information about that?

[@darrenhartigan3033]

Milligan? By water beneath the walls

[@sballantine8127]

@@darrenhartigan3033 Thank you

[@tfabela1680]

💚

[@rangergrinch7924]

Great video. SINE PARI

[@F3PIZZA]

Are those CIA matches behind Justin?!

[@TheTeamHousePodcast]

Golf balls

[@Northstar-Media]

Yeah short fuse matches for when he rolls out before setting the world on fire 🔥

[@scr4370]

👍

[@Storm0585]

Comment & like if your with any branch of service i am with the 75th Ranger Regiment, I graduated from Ranger School in Ft Benning, Georgia, in January 2017.

[@johndilivio2770]

I know a kid had his leg blown off in afganistan was usa army

[@AfghanLand32]

Love the content but you guys need some better 🎤. One sec I can barely hear you and the next I feel my eardrums and windows vibrating.

[@millicentsquirrelhole582]

So, Delores, look a dude straight outta' central casting on the show...they gone all Hollywood or what?...wait, wha'? a 'fruit salad on his lapel there'?..a CIB?..Delores, holy crap, he's a, he's one'a them Uncle Sam paid professional mover an' shaker bruhs, a Yanqui pistolero...a friggin' AQ remover dressed as a Wall Street banker...Hoowhee...don' git too close tha' hombre...he shake ya' down inna' EastLA minute...

[@harryharry8122]

British sf team,SBS guys

[@Unknwn_Senpai]

Ceramic probably?

[@herdrugby11]

Great interview but God damn stop Saying cleeks for cliques its “clicks” my man “clicks”

[@jamescastro7233]

SPECIAL OPERATIONS COVERT OPS ESPIONAGE THE TEAM HOUSE

[@roguespearsf]

"QRF from 10th Mountain" lol 82ns Airborne f-slurs BTFO. Keep riding the coattails of your former WWII glory

[@elpanchosancho2314]

You wanna know why the world is going to hell.... because everyone is on tiktok and KZbin begging for patreon dollars. Cyber bums. Patreon is the cyber panhandler cup

[@TheTeamHousePodcast]

Link is in the description, discounts if you sign up for the year. 👍

[@c_rock3512]

Worlds going to hell because people like you feel entitled to free shit

[@eatshitpitt1990]

Man he still looks like a bad dude.

[@GideonsSword777]

Jack/Dave, it would be awesome if you could invite Brad Thomas, former Ranger/Delta Force operator, who’s was in Mogadishu at the very time of Black Hawk Down. And who’s an accomplished musician with his own rock band made up of veterans. A very nice gentleman.

[@DannyB497]

Really enjoyed this good work guys

[@egangel9030]

Incredible interview and perspective. Justin’s the man.

[@wingandhog]

Fabulous interview! On a side point…. I wish I had the book list behind you guys. 🤔

[@sedalia9356]

Justin's diction, delivery, word choice... as good as it gets in this context.

[@briangrady367]

I know the “Angel of Death”. She was a navigator on the AC-130H with the 16 SOS. 😎

[@johnnytrujillo7725]

Can't find anything else from Sapp on KZbin.. you guys got lucky to have him on!.

[@johnnytrujillo7725]

Sap gear really does have some neat security tools! Me gusta.