WHAT IT TAKES TO BE A MARSOC SPECIAL OPERATIONS OFFICER | Nick Koumalatsos

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FULL VIDEO: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oZmyk3luqbhld5Y FULL AUDIO: anchor.fm/nick-koumalatsos/episodes/012-MARSOC-SPECIAL-OPERATIONS-OFFICER-KYLE-MANN--Nick-Koumalatsos-e1ctobt

[@joeaardvark9214]

Be an officer and then go to selection. There, saved you seven minutes.

[@destro5311]

The most Marine explanation ever!

[@BLRANCH0300]

Rgr. Solid copy.

[@michaellott7170]

another great session brother, as an old retired GySgt that got to serve with Co B 4th Recon BN and then later with 1st Force, I love to see people who still teach leadership the way that it was in the old days, to lead you need to have both the mission and your people in the front of your brain, it isn't about you, its about your people and the mission. Semper Fi brothers

[@richardrose8090]

4th recon B co is my current unit. Small world

[@bigbrand20]

I served with Kyle Mann, he is everything you see in this video. Awesome Raider and one of the few Great Officers. I would follow him into the death zone. Semper Fi and Spiritus Invictus.

[@soonerfrac4611]

It’s not just special operations but all branches and all jobs. I was an Army Reserve MP and was lucky enough that every officer I had was prior enlisted, even my active duty component counterparts I mobilized alongside. I also have 4 younger cousins that were West Pointers, I made it clear to them that they were just a private that was paid better, that’s all. Also that when they got to their first platoon they were to shut up and listen to their platoon SGT for several months.

[@charlesl5226]

One thing I always tried to do when I was an instructor at TBS was teach the students when you leave here your gona have TL and squad leaders with potential of up to 4 deployments. Go in grab your leadership and say I know this, by the book, show me how you work. We will be a unit, a fluid team. Break my trust and fail me and I’ll then step In. I tried to always tell them to stay humble and learn from your guys. I hope some of it stuck, but I know once the other officer instructors (some) get their teeth in and tell them they are “gods” there’s not much you can do. The good rise above and are given respect. The bad plow through and demand it.

[@davidserge5065]

Ohu

[@kotaboy32]

Excellent video. Thanks for posting. I've worked with Marines out on Onslo beach many moons ago and had nothing but a great experience.

[@bbarker5766]

That's true for officers military wide as well as fire, police, ems, & rescue too.

[@militaryaccount858]

Thanks for everything you’ve done Nick!

[@LA-ep2nr]

I was A Ssgt. And went to OCS. When I went to the team (Cav), I relied on my SFC, team and squad leaders. One of the most important people on my team was the FDC (Fire Direction Controller). He made us look good at the Division level. If you have great troops, let them do their job.

[@annietaylorsmith3876]

I was an Officer at 1st Recon and 4th Recon in the 80's (Yeah, I'm Trans, get over it). I NEVER took over a platoon w/o confiding in the Plt Sgt and letting him know I was learning from him. However, I did say I would evaluate all the intel and mission and solicit his and the team leaders recommendations, but as the leader make the final decision. That almost bit me in the butt at a river crossing at JOTC in Panama. Trust your SNCO's & NCO's. Any officer that doesn't is a fool. Love your vids Nick. Semper Fi.

[@jwsmith1470]

@Annie Taylor Smith Is there any way to contact You via IM, SM, email, ect?? I have many questions for You. Thank You for Your Service.💪💯

[@Fucev]

Nobody cares or asked if you’re trans. You’re not special

[@stephanarizona9094]

There is a million movies, books, podcasts, videos, and websites about Rangers, Special Forces, Navy Seals, Delta Force/DEVGRU, good luck finding the same for MARSOC, they really are the Quite Professionals!

[@giovanisatiro30]

Well, MARSOC is much younger than any of these.

[@JamesGordon-cw8yh]

​@@giovanisatiro30if I'm not mistaken marsoc was formed in WW2.

[@giovanisatiro30]

@@JamesGordon-cw8yh The Marine Raiders were formed in 1942 and disbanded in 1944. MARSOC was formed in early 2006, with the Marine Special Operations Regiment, which was renamed to the Marine Raider Regiment in 2014, as an homage to the Raiders of WW2.

[@MVK_GS]

I cannot speak for everyone else in the Army, but my experience was that we officers were definitely inculcated with the idea that the NCOs are the backbone of the Army. When in SF, this was even more so. Our battalion and group commanders in SF ensured we knew to respect and rely on our NCOs. There are exceptions (always a couple of bad officers or bad NCOs), but that was a very small minority.

[@USMC0372]

Nick, great topic as always. Loved the explanation and breakdown that you give to the interested followers that never served. I also love your personal breakdown that all military can relate to regardless of Branch. I have experience with ALL 3 ( LOL) types of officers in my ancient career. I have always been a, here for you, type guy. Military, family, and friends makes no difference. I'm ALWAYS that guy, sometimes to a fault. Lol. Anyway, thank you guys. As always, I appreciate your time and love the show. SEMPER FI

[@Joecool20147]

This might change the longer you are in, but so far (halfway through TBS) NCOs are given the utmost respect from everyone. At OCS all the priors are always better at everything, and the Sergeant Instructors there will literally blast you for hours about how the idea that you could ever lead enlisted Marines is ridiculous. That we non-prior officer candidates only went Officer because we don’t have the same dedication as enlisted and couldn’t handle boot camp. Now at TBS it’s different because there’s no one blasting you and we non priors have had more time to catch up. But our priors are still the most respected in our platoons and company guns and first sergeant are beloved by everyone.

[@Jwasin3_1]

Agree the team chief been to more schools then the new commander and might know JTAC and the people below the team chief . Commander has to listen to the chief as well that associates with the team members

[@nhpchrisss]

I got 5 months till i ship out, my biggest goal is to go MARSOC, im signing an infantry contract right now so when i get to ITB, scouts ask the infantry men who wants to try out for FORECON or MARSOC…I wanna go Marine RECON to experience recon then become a corporal or SGT and go MARSOC (THOUGHTS ON THIS?)

[@johnathanpitcock5236]

Good luck brother! I was Army Airborne Infantry for 12 years with 3 long ass tours in Iraq. Great and horrible times. The best thing to me during this time was protecting and fighting beside my brothers and gaining a eye opening perspective on life in general. I take nothing for granted and I judge noone. Life is hard but its what you ultimately make of it! Go get it, take what you want and make it happen! Never quit!🙌🙌👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸✌✌✌

[@nsudatta-roy8154]

It's good to keep the end in mind, but I would encourage you to begin at the beginning. "7 Habits of Highly Effective People."

[@InterdimensionalApe]

Just don't forget you signed up for the SUCK! Say goodbye to comfort and embrace the lifestyle of getting up everyday and getting after it. I suggest you sign an 03XX instead of signing a recon contract. If you fail a recon contract they'll make you a POG. But if you have an 03XX contract and volunteer for recon during ITB they'll just keep you as an 03 if you fail. MARSOC sends recruiters to infantry units all the time and you can try out for MARSOC in the fleet.

[@nsudatta-roy8154]

@@InterdimensionalApe (USMC) U Signed the Muthafvckin Contract

[@jwsmith1470]

@Nhp Chrisss Go in as a Reservist. active duty sucks. Hard.

[@gabesauceda1842]

Do you know Reece Edmonds? He’s in MARSOC right now. Probably approaching 12 years with them.

[@tundraspecialops]

I would rather have been a Warrant Officer versus a Commissioned Officer. A Gunner was first an enlisted Marine, they know, they understand.

[@ZinniaEaglecrest]

Oh and Mann make sure you practice those 240 drills. Don't wanna lose another finger.

[@empireofashes9697]

Commenting for algorithm

[@enlightenedpreparingep4006]

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[@johnrodriguez3870]

A Marine Corps Forces Special Operations Command ( MARSOC) Special Operations Officer ( SOO, MOS 0370) ,by then, has , let's say, if the Marine who was Prior Service Enlisted Man, id est, a " Mustang", has had a Bachelor's Degree ( BA or BS, and later on, a Master's Degree) , Post- USNA, NROTC, or OCS, then TBS, OIC, and then Years in the FMF , prior to joining the Team of Special Operations Forces Super Marines. 🇺🇸🦅🌎⚓

[@NaterTaterOutdoors]

Well this is pretty neat

[@NickKoumalatsos82]

Be sure to check out the full versions. links are in the description.

[@rxgue7159]

I’m joining the marines right out of highschool hoping to be marsoc one day. What would be a good mos to join to higher my chances in getting in marsoc or does it not matter.

[@NickKoumalatsos82]

Watch the full version of this podcast

[@nsudatta-roy8154]

Start with getting the highest gt score possible. Get in "max-out" PFT shape before bootcamp. Like Mike Tyson said everyone got a plan til they get hit in the mouth. Bootcamp may be that punch for you. Begin at the beginning.

[@AC-vu1js]

Just go in open contract!

[@jwsmith1470]

@Balistikz Go in as a Reservist. active duty sucks. Hard. And you will hate it.

[@fariseom-ue8jd]

@@nsudatta-roy8154 whats better marine recon or marsoc? Thanks

[@charliebxrp9130]

I'm 33 in SC and haven't been in the military. Any way to work out with soldiers without being in the military?

[@iamjason1279]

Is it even a good time to join the military? I just feel like it’s so political and which ever war we get into is just going to be so meaningless (with all due respect) I just don’t trust this administration rn

[@yigglyyetard3043]

Our wars have been meaningless for 80 years.

[@evanderpierznik]

What I want to do!

[@josephsaucedo5450]

Im a corporal right now. Can i go marsoc then become a marsoc officer

[@ronwilson5476]

Butter Bar is exactly that... "butter" baby, SOFT and need to get hardened up and those enlisted brothers need to know how to train rooky officers! lol

[@bobs5123]

MARSOC: the 8th best SOF unit in America. So many better options.

[@joeaardvark9214]

Which special operations unit were you in?

[@bobs5123]

@@joeaardvark9214 1st, then 2nd Recon.

[@williamfieldsjr4144]

Is that why recon never made into spec ops table socom because they were so much better lol

[@bobs5123]

@WILLIAM FIELDS JR sorry I didn't get back to you sooner, I was at MWX actually doing shit. Sure, MARSOC is "SOF." Congratulations. I'll stick with the real grunts doing real shit. Enjoy your cool boots and security missions where you're not allowed to engage. Loser.

[@joeaardvark9214]

@@bobs5123 You seriously have no idea what MARSOC has been doing, or where they're working... literally at all, huh? I bet you were a peacetime vet who thinks he knows everything.

[@Andrew_Pooch]

Steve will do it outro haha

[@Aurelisk]

"It's not my time anymore" 🤣

[@jonmunch3298]

How about, what does it take to stop serving under this anti-constitutional administration?

[@pepinvonlila1888]

Are you Greek?

[@aidanjohnson8538]

First

[@gar50172]

Who cares