Delta Force Commander | Pete Blaber | Ep. 243

[@marshaledrek71]

One of the most competent, intelligent, and realistic officers. I love listening to him, and I loved his books!

[@JohnBarrios-x7l]

I'd follow him in combat!!!!

[@KarmaFlight]

I was a DUSTOFF pilot flying in this area back in 2003. He’s absolutely right about the terrain. It’s formidable.

[@williamstokely9589]

It doesn't take long at all to understand why this guy got to where he is and got to lead the men that he did. He is intelligent but humble and he truly gets it

[@mchunley]

We need many more leaders like you. I always respected officers who led as you described.

[@RossNaylor-uq4jp]

Pete is a great example of a good officer always considering his men's welfare and leading by example what a great guy there are far too many officers only concerned with what affects them but in my experience the best officers are usually the ones who worked up through the ranks in the British army they get massive respect while the ones who went to sandhurst are usually not respected as much they seem to look down on everyone beneath them there are some good ones but far and few between I've had some bad experiences with officers from sandhurst and I am not the type of guy who takes crap from anyone no matter the rank if I think they are wrong I would tell them that's probably something to do with the amount of time I spent in the army jail 😂😂😂😂 m.c.t.c Colchester loved it anyway great interview guys thanks for sharing 💙🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿💪🇺🇸👊

[@reellifeoutdoors2905]

I mean no offense by this but when I first saw Blaber... i was blown away that this was the guy who I first read My Mission, my men and me... He was with Tillman and Chapman. This guy was one of the best of the best in Delta force yet looked like just an average guy. Another lesson by Blaber. Never judge a book by its cover and also never make up an image of something just based on whats written.

[@MongooseTacticool]

I've met two British Special Forces guys, and they were the most normal looking guys you could meet. One was a Falklands Para and Cambodia veteran (Maggie Thatcher sent military advisors to Pol Pot regime), and the other showed me his SBS pics of training and deployment in Iraq/Afghanistan etc

[@gib59er56]

And "Don`t get treed by a chihuahua"!!!!

[@reellifeoutdoors2905]

@@gib59er56 i still use that today! Or gorilla warfare lol

[@RossNaylor-uq4jp]

​@@MongooseTacticoolI've heard ex sas and sbs guys talking about their first experience of getting to their squadrons, they were expecting god like men all muscles and beard but when they got to the team room it was filled with men you would never expect. There was guys with no front teeth some were overweight and some looked like they could be your grandad that's what makes s.f though. Being able to blend in and look harmless when in reality they are death in disguise 😂

[@ArmoredGauntlet]

Common traits of Delta Operators: 1. Fast learners 2. Above average Intelligence 3. High level of physical fitness

[@unknown_1337]

4:06 backs up that 2nd bullet point.

[@Buba-s1j]

I am a DEVGRU Operator, 30+ years (1983 -2015). Pete was the best officer I ever worked for! AWESOME person, awesome leader!

[@TheTeamHousePodcast]

Would you like to be on the show?

[@joesgotya9930]

One of the most brilliant Officers to cross the hall of Delta Force @1:07:11 He tells the story about capturing a HVT in Bosnia by dressing one of his Operators in Gorilla suit. Absolutely wild

[@nobodykayaks1041]

Funny in his book he says they never used the gorilla suit

[@gib59er56]

It is in his first book. Thats when "spike strips were invented. On that mountain. Also, they thought of painting a cow out of cardboard!!

[@joesgotya9930]

@@nobodykayaks1041 .. His troop came up with the idea, but it was anther squadron that executed the actual mission. And we know this because Pete kept the details and the name of the HVT out of the book.

[@embry1961]

All respect to the ultimate warrior. V

[@Buba-s1j]

As a senior DEVGRU operator I worked for Pete in the Balkans and later as AFO inAfghanistan.Again the Best leader who I ever worked for.

[@MDM0915]

Thanks Pete and Team House for answering my question regarding Los Pepes. Straightforward input from an Operator/Commander point of view regarding their impact to the fall of Escobar.

[@timothycody2270]

I was an activated reserve army officer cjtf7, also served preinvasion Kuwait staging bases. The toxic environment was everywhere. I retired after I rotated home in 04.

[@nvrbetrwhoohoo3941]

1/38th “Rock of the Marne” was my basic unit at Sand Hill with DS Spizzo circa 1990-91 right after Gulf War. What year was Col Blaber a Lt there if anyone knows? “Toxic-Tyranical” leadership is why I left active-duty after my second enlistment even though I had a stellar career up to that point. Col Blaber hit it right on the head!!! I always remembered that in my civilian law enforcement career whenever I was in-charge of people!

[@rickoehlhof9229]

My basic unit summer of 91’ 👍

[@nvrbetrwhoohoo3941]

@@rickoehlhof9229 what company were you? Our original Senior DI, SFC Diaz made E-7 in the middle OSUT and they moved him to another company.

[@gypsygypsy7185]

Like how you called it civi shows how you see the real world thanks for your service we need more Gis with this mindset to bless American and its people

[@livinroomlongshanks]

Invaluable perspective. Solid.

[@RossNaylor-uq4jp]

Pete is the type of guy who you would be proud to serve under and do anything for he shows respect to everyone no matter what rank you are and seems like the type of leader everyone needs if only there were more guys like him we wouldn't lose as many troops to stupid tactical decisions

[@gypsygypsy7185]

Oos

[@abdulali2252]

As a Somali you have taught me a lot about the war and those men. I was 2 years old when the war started. Wasn’t there but went to Somalia later in life.

[@badxradxandy]

Not too late to go back again for a bit longer

[@vinoman123]

Amazing person, don't have enough adjectives to convey how incredibly impressive he is. I'm the proud son of a 7th ID WWII veteran of Okinawa and Korean occupation forces. 🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@indivisible885]

I can only wish I'd have had men like this around me in my youth. The wealth of knowledge is immeasurable!

[@TomBouthillet]

What a great man to investigate these events and stand up against the machine. A hard guy to dismiss.

[@rgrrgrsxndngr1904]

@45:17 holy shit is someone staring at a burger on a big screen or a big fat arse on a big screen!!! Easy with the heavy breathing and lip smacking CRAZAY!!!! 😂

[@topoff33]

Pete Blaber is a true legend! He is the epitome of what a military leader should always be!

[@jaycapozzoli5370]

born and raised my whole life in Oak Park IL myself, was very surprised to hear that this man grew up here as well, small but lovely town, have always said it weirdly has produced some extraordinary individuals, people like betty white, the founder of mcdonalds, founder of sears, creator of the twinkie, iman shumpert, frank lloyd wright, to just name a few. something in the water in Oak Park for sure haha, I'm in college now, so well see maybe in a few years i'll be another name on that list.

[@mark.J6708]

Bosnia seems like a million years ago, I was once down in the Russain Zone, just a Brit and I, and we had lunch with a Serb Commander and his daughter, wonder if it was the same one. All the troops there were still in the banned black and purple cammo. Hearing so much about command failures is disappointingly disgusting. Saw it in Iraq and when I was leaving Afghanistan my son was coming in as a Squad Ldr... I had been a Staff Dweeb at USFOR-A and ISAF and all I could think was I will go nuts if anything happens to my son. This was 2011/2 the Petreaus and Allen days and my view from staff down was the whole thing was a sick joke and an utter unsolvable quagmire the way it was designed and operating. I was in C/3/9 under Col Blaber after they returned from Panama- he signed my papers for Ranger School and OCS... heh, so very long ago.

[@gib59er56]

Bosnia was quite some time ago indeed. Thank you for everything you did while you wore combat boots and the uniform of the U.S. Army. I think I made a poor choice when I refused to speak with the recruiters during my final year of H.S. I have no question, I would have made a fine soldier. I have "it" in me, always have. But I thought I would be a RockStar. That never really happened. We can`t go back, as you, sir, well know. Thank you again!

[@garymartin9898]

Another Great one. Strong work Dudes!

[@rollingrock3480]

This was an amazing interview! Thanks so much for this!

[@DannyB497]

Gutted that you guys skipped over early GWOT/Tora Bora/Anaconda, would’ve been interesting to hear

[@nateb7403]

Hoping Shawn Ryan can get this gentleman on

[@josiahtitus]

@@nateb7403fr

[@SFUndertaker]

Pete! I hope you will read this. You were truly a great leader. Our paths diverged, but I hope to link up with you again at one time. - Zoltan-

[@davidfox1726]

great book and leader. Outstanding

[@MrBillkaz]

The Col has had more of an influence on me than any person I have not yet had the honor to meet in person. … one of a kind .. warrior hero

[@jumpmastermp21]

Great guest!

[@Turd_Ferguson538]

I remember reading about him in Not a Good Day to Die when i was in high school.

[@Airbornefighter-hr7lt]

Shawn that was THE best podcast I have ever seen!!!!!!!!!! That has blown my mind, and listen I’m already the converted.

[@larryapl]

His first book is amazing.

[@michaelblake2774]

That was my CO’s tank he was talking about that they had to blow. Wild times for sure

[@iatros0838]

Excellent book and amazing individual. We need more like him. "What's your recommendation?"

[@gib59er56]

I read his book "The Men, the Mission and Me" and it made me a HUGE Blaber fan. Blaber and Pat Mac are living legends. Pat is the dude you want at your back while surrounded by 10 assholes with pipes and chains, Pete is the guy you want when you want to get 3 feet up close and personal with some shitbag in total silence with backup if needed.

[@v.german11b]

*What a delight was to listen to veteran D-Boy Pete Blaber. He is uber-intelligent, well-spoken, and able to convey his thoughts and views in a clear and concise manner. He is unassuming, but rather down to earth. What a class-act of ultra-elite special operator Pete Blaber is. Unfortunately, as an Army officer, he is the exception to the norm.*

[@Carole_trump2024]

❤ Thank you our hero’s! God Bless you all!

[@TheNathanBrand]

Another great show gentleman!

[@patrickwalsh4052]

I love your show and this was a great episode but it’s really distracting when the guest is speaking and the listeners can hear one of you breathing into the mic.

[@lawsofhumannature2049]

Pete Blaber, what a legend. I grew up without mentors and along the way, I have created my own mentors by just learning from their wisdom and experiences which led me to CCT in the USAF. I'm adding Pete Blaber to my list.

[@mathewcoatney2409]

Maybe never interrupt him in the middle of a story for an add.. film the add after.

[@matthiasthulman4058]

I strongly agree. Not only because it breaks up the train of thought, but it seems incredibly disrespectful. "Oh your guys got wasted as you watched, well, I bet if they played RAID SHADOW LEGENDS they might have been better off!" That's how it feels

[@jimhunter8870]

Great interview. Much of the technology enables the higher ups to control the grunts. Like you said , all the desk jockeys are supposed to be enabling the grunts. This is going on in the corporate world also. Semper fi. H co. 2/5 Viet Nam 67/68

[@charlesl5226]

Him talking about shooting and how he helped change it in the rangers is crazy to hear because it was just a few years ago that the marines finally did the same thing across the board.

[@radicallymessy]

Best of the best! Thank you!

[@killacamaj6123]

1 of the best episodes

[@chopsticksandtrains]

Read one of his books not long ago. Quite a guy! Much respect!

[@BackTheBlueTillItHappensToYou]

Any chance we can add chapters to these videos?

[@uvbuggy]

Good lord, move the lav mic Dave. Blaber seemed like the only rational actor in all of Operation Anaconda. Wish we had more like him; in DoD, DC and beyond.

[@dave_parke]

Too high, too low? What was wrong with it so I can adjust it next time.

[@uvbuggy]

I think the issue was that when you would sit back, the mic would rise up so it was right under your breathing apparatus. Each nasal exhale was overly amplified in all of its vigorous glory. As a multimedia professional, I might recommend trying to clip the mic on your jacket/hoodie lapel so it’s off to the side. When D does the sound check next time, make sure you spend some time in the leaned back posture you prefer. Hopefully that mic placement prevents us from hearing your heavy breathing - let’s reserve that for your other show on OnlyFans.

[@dave_parke]

@@uvbuggy Thanks! It is a key feature of my OF and don’t want to give it away for free on KZbin.

[@artvaderlay2824]

Col. Blaber is considered one of the most brilliant minds to have ever walked the halls at The Unit...

[@solidsnake2021]

Delta is and will always be the best representation of the army !

[@micahjoshua8827]

I was really stoked to see Pete on the show. I've read most of his books and he's one of my Delta heroes. Amazing example of leadership.

[@joelmatlock173]

CSM Leon Guerero (senior Drill LG) was my Senior Drill Sergeant in Basic at Ft Dix in 82....small world!

[@chironow3446]

The Mission, The Men, and Me. Awesome book! For any biz owner or leader in training.

[@jrhamp]

Gardez/Feb-2003: Blaber and the Delta term(s) used the same compound as our group did during Op Anaconda (March 2002). April of 2003, we traveled thru Khost and by the map records of the Tillman's Ranger group during the "friendly fire" incident which killed Tillman. The terrain is just so demanding, so challenging and the decision during Tillman's time to separate the Ranger's for a reason few understand was a tragic mistake. Couple with the "coverup" of how Tillman died is a testament to Blaber's assertion of toxic leadership. Blabler was in Bosina (near Brcko) whereas a number of indicted war crminals (unknown to the public) were killed during an arrest mission. The thread of the "how" came from one of our translators who spoke local language overheard talk in the coffee bars. That info went to a local Bosina Police office in G. Rahic..and worked it way up..we all thought it was Bosinans, but it was Delta. Blaber mentions this threat in his book. At Balad in 2005. RH/05-11A

[@jasongriffin1127]

Phenomenal leader!

[@rodneykurtz4484]

Greatest officer I ever meant. Camp Hovey cpt rouoff 1 Sgt I'm sorry I let you down. Long story. I always thought finally a real officer. In hindsight. I'm not sure if could have done what you accomplished But I knew you as a hungry 01 you made or shaped my life but I never forget your impression . I just want you to to know I was highly successful because of what you showed me. Respect .

[@msomayya2828]

Absolutely great

[@tomdaues2982]

We are soo blessed as a nation to have people of this caliber serving

[@JohnMcCarthy-m4l]

Blaber is awesome.

[@dsch522]

Makes me think about how the lessons still weren’t learned. The 13 who died at the gates and still no accountability.

[@chriskheir7688]

Real operator

[@knaks4162]

He speaks of common sense leadership. Taking care of people and giving the "Why" because of an action. Sad to see this is not common and I bet its a main reason he didnt make O-6. Some primadonna leaders didnt like that kind of thinking. Ive met some good leaders and NCOs and its unfoirtante they were at the same level as shit bag leaders. Why cant we weed them out? During a conversation with another officer, it came up that unfortunantly some people are Toxic, but effective. My point of view is the Soldiers were effective despite the toxic leader. Too many achieve more than they are worth in my opinion.

[@TheSpecialist54]

incredibly intelligent, listen to his vocabulary and the way he speaks. it's amazing how incredibly smart these dudes are as well as tough...

[@merockunot]

Panther in da House...SWEEEETTTTT!!!!!!!

[@metal2444]

Like the black back ground with this guy fit's in well.

[@sarah6478]

You should interview 2/75 ranger Mike Burke

[@SpyderSuasponte]

I agree about the SGM, being a. Officer mine helped me.

[@kennymedic58]

If you’re given command of Delta then you have to be the cream of the crop.

[@msomayya2828]

Got his books awesome

[@jackreacher.]

23:53 ''...easy....''; ''......urban warfare training in Hamburg, 1982: "The difference between the sound and cadence of an enemy AK-47 and your squad leader's M-16 is distinct and unforgettable. Know it and remember it, or your squad leader may be your first kill.''

[@byronomboy]

I have a copy of Mission, Men, and Me book, can't remember the details now but it mostly focuses on lessons learned. Also, it stated that the CIA SAD/SOG are more flexible than Delta. They (CIA) do their own planning and execute those plans without having to go through layers upon layers of approval.

[@Slowsilv]

You should try to get a hold of some of the Afghan army guys who came over here after we left.

[@Ballistik-Knight]

Appreciated

[@killacamaj6123]

What a legendary leader

[@AbsoluteRichard]

You should film the ads before or after the interview and just clip them in.

[@jg5875]

Please add time stamps in the description. Thanks!

[@nobodykayaks1041]

His book the men the mission and me is a great one

[@yankbat8481]

Amazing leader. True bad ass

[@sballantine8127]

I'm sure I'm not alone in wishing Pete would name the names of those officers who have been promoted numerous times since that horrific incident. Why isn't there anyone who has the balls to call them out? What dishonorable POS they are not to have resigned, to continue to "build their careers" on dishonesty, lies and cowardice.

[@fishsniper1537]

Good to see a Brother Soldier from The 1/38 Inf. We probably crossed paths. I was there from Dec of 85 to Jul of 91. I was with Bravo Company 1/38. Very cool. I don't miss smelling that wet Burlap on my K-Pot though, Lol

[@SpyderSuasponte]

As a private then later an officer in the 75th I agree with him.

[@enzov9772]

Would've liked to have Thomas Greer on

[@gib59er56]

Blaber `s book ( and it has been 20 -maybe 15 years since reading it and I cannot remember the title, "Boots on the Ground?", ?? but it was about his selection in "The Bob" and PIFWIC grabs in the mountains of Serbia. His team invented "Spike Strips" that all LEO`s now use to throw across the road to K.O. the tires in a high speed chase. They were in a cabin in bumfuck Serbia and were trying to figure out how to snatch this Serbian Gen. who was A PIFWIC (Persons Indicted For War Crimes) and one guy suggested to make out a cardboard cow and stand it in the only road the PIFWIC could use to evade them, and place the cow in the middle of the road! He used to do it in H.S. and it always stopped people from sheer nuttyness, but it was a no go. Another guy wanted the Army to ship them a Gorilla outfit from Hollywood!! Another no-go. Then one of them said "All of those blown out tires by the house should have the tread removed and we can drill 2 inch sheetrock screws from this cabin and drill em in the treads to blow the tires, then hit em like a frieght train, before they can even grab a trigger".....it worked. The main theme of the book is "do not trust any intel that is not in real time or boots on the ground." "Don`t get treed by a chihuahua." the way he did(Pete) in "The Bob" during selection to Delta. He climbed a tree cuz a squirrel spooked him, and he was thinking "Bear"!!!! Anyhoo, I believe it is Blabers first book, and it is chock full of good stuff. I am sorry, I just remembered the name of Blaber`s book "The Men, The Mission, and Me". LOL, I have only watched about 15 mins. of this podcast and you all will probably know more than me in a little bit!

[@tylermurphy3098]

AT 3:26: he mentions a website.. can someone help me with the name or a link. i cannot find it.. thank you in advance

[@JonTodd-p6n]

At the end of the video with viewer Q and A a question about the British SAS rescuing a CIA officer(it was a very poorly worded question) in the early 2000’s I’m pretty sure the viewer is referring to the uprising at the Qala-I-Jangi fortress in Nov 2021 in Afghanistan where CIA officer Mike Spann was unfortunately killed. British SBS had responded along with US SF to help quell the uprising at the Fortress.

[@James_Edward59]

1st Commander Carabajal, I’ve never heard of anyone in the military with the same last name as me even though I’m sure his was without the 2nd A in his last name like mine. Especially because he’s from California too like myself.

[@bradchris2154]

Dave, your breath dances like a whispering melody, serenading my senses. It's as though I'm nestled beside you on a bed of dreams, feeling a tender tickle as the essence of your touch caresses the strands of my hair, each one blushing under the warmth of your smelly breath….. As always, cheesy intro and good shit keep it up. Dave, please do everyone a favor and move the Mic a bit.

[@corymack6669]

Try standing up to piss my friend.

[@bradchris2154]

Stop pissing with your pants at your ankles keyboard commando

[@dave_parke]

Thanks for the feedback. Was the mic too close to my mouth?

[@bradchris2154]

Your audio was good. However you were breathing directly into your mic. Still great video. 1/75 -Kill

[@dave_parke]

@@bradchris2154 yikes, sorry about that. I’ll try to fix it next time.

[@Buba-s1j]

if Pete were to call me today, without hesitation , I would saddle up.

[@U-TubeSurfer45]

Guys. You have such a great podcast. Great guests, great stories. You guys have to take it to the next level and stop the zoom calls. Fly the guests out, Every guest, put them in a hotel and get them in the studio! You guys are not doing the show justice. The quality needs to be up to par with the guests and stories. The lag in conversation and the audio quality is not there yet. STEP IT UP!

[@LtActionCam]

23:05 wow. Scary.

[@GolfRemoEchoGolf2]

Im about an hour from Shawne national Forest, and i agre

[@spytown77]

Panther!

[@elianproductions5128]

Time stamps?

[@aitorcfh]

i thought being in the unit wasnt voluntary. like somebody has to approach and invite you to try it. I might be wrong but the way shrek told his path to the unit you dont even know where are you trying until you pass everything. lt's not like i am ranger cause my goal in the future is the unit.

[@kylehennen]

So is he saying that they landed 3 headshots on Tillman by firing up a mountain through foliage?

[@AirborneAnt]

I wish you guys would pre record your sponsor shout outs, and edit them in after the interview in post…that’s how the Pro’s do it…it’s super distracting and awkwardly cringe…when you have to stop everything and talk about a discount code for a fleshlight…it really kills the interviewees story flow and super annoying for the audience…and lots of us pay extra for KZbin premium to not hear commercials and yet we’re still hearing them…

[@thilde007]

I wish you would change your profile picture to something that’s not disrespecting those who have and are currently serving in the US military. Stolen valor is super cringe and awkward. And just because you already have tons of fleshlights doesn’t mean they should stop the ads 😂

[@AirborneAnt]

@@thilde007 I’ll change my profile pic to me hookin up with your mom in my class A jacket…you jackass LOL

[@adamrodgers2377]

​@@thilde007 🤣🤣🤣👍🏻🤙🏼

[@Mahtt]

@@thilde007 he’s right tho, don’t get to butt hurt. Shit is cringe and quite disrespectful to the guest to stop them mid talking to ramble about a dumb ass sponsor. Pre record it, and edit it in post processing.

[@dangerouseducation40]

The intro is cringe AF too

[@maytronix7201]

That many Generals and Admirals eh? I think in the IT world...they call that "bloatware".

[@julietlima5564]

I have his book, Men Mission Me

[@sidney9451]

Can you guys prerecord your ads. Good Lord

[@blankman4457]

You should use time stamps!!

[@michaelfuller2378]

Pete looks he is an AI generated caricature