Best Explanation of the ODA Ive seen yet. Awesome content! Charlies rule because of Bridging and Calc, implace and Target Analysis. Lol! Love You. Love This.
Be GOOD at your job, be a valued asset, be a part of the team. Make yourself invaluable. You don't have to be "Liked" by everyone, but it helps (be the guy that people want to hang out with). Try to get as much training (local ranges, etc.) and Schools (Jumpmaster, etc.) as possible. Always remember that a "Black Belt" is just an Expert at the basics, so become an expert is the Basics of being a Soldier and Warrior. Be the BEST at your job (and that MIGHT mean jobs associated.....if you're a "Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic", that might mean you're also working on Snow Mobiles or ATVs). Remember your place in the overall mission......you are an Enabler for the ODAs. "What have you done for the ODAs today" is a good motto to live by. And last but not least....Always remember that you WANTED to be there......Don't complain. You can be Cold Wet Tired Hungry and Miserable......Or you can be Cold Wet Tired Hungry and Happy......it's entirely YOUR choice. If it means that on Friday afternoon, BSC or GSC 1SG comes around and says, "We need a detail to Mow and Police Call the compound for something on Monday???? You don't have to LIKE, but never COMPLAIN about it. I supported SOCEUR (Special Operations Command Europe) for 6 years, and 10th Special Forces Group for 7 years. The fact that I stayed in the Community for THAT long means I was viewed by not only my direct supervisors, but the Commands themselves, as a valued asset. I was a communicator, first a 31C, then 25C and after my E7 promotion, 25W. If I wanted to be THE top of the pinnacle that everyone else revolves around, I should have stayed in the Signal Community (Signal Brigades/Battalions, etc.). The fact that I stayed in the Special Operations community meant that I was Always a "2nd Class" citizen, an Enabler for someone else to THEIR job. But, because of who I was supporting and what we were involved in, I ALWAYS viewed my Job/Mission as a Zero Fail mission (there are actually very FEW true zero fail missions in the Military........Nuclear Command and Control being one them). Oh yeah, and be the Soldier/NCO that doesn't need to be talked to.......Figure out when to wear Spits and Starches and when to wear Fluff and Buff (Garrison vs. Field). Figure out when to call someone by their first name and when to address them formally. Figure out who the belly buttons are to push to get something done (like the supply sgts, armorers, mechanics, riggers, etc.) and who can be a roadblock (that GSB E8 that just came from Bliss and doesn't LIKE the SF atmosphere and does EVERYTHING by the Book). You don't need to be a PT "STUD", but BE the Soldier that can PT on their own and stay not only in regulations but HEALTHY (someone that always broke isn't an asset to the mission).
Excellent presentation. Authoritative and succinct. Having grown up partly during the Kennedy years, I've heard about SF all my life, pretty much. Didn't know quite about how the specialties double as staff sections and never had heard how warrants are selected; thought some WOs come in like the Captains (also heard about the switch from Lts, but never the why or wherefore). You do a great presentation.
Everything u said in the first 2 minutes i got myself togehter in like 4 monthes i learnd so much thx i am from germany but i still am veryyy intresstet in the us ranger and green berets
Nick - Thank you for all you’ve done and all you do. As a UMass guy, I hope you get a chance to come speak on campus…. And I hope you find a great spot in Central or Western MA when you move back “home!”
Thank you so much for the video! It was very informative. Could you do videos breaking down the day to day of the different MOSs in garrison and the function of the different SFODA teams (dive, mobility, mountain etc.)?
hello sir, what is your opinion about the Romanian SOF, i hear that Green Berets was doing missions together with the Romanian SOF in mix ODA (Iike ODA 112 Phantoms) in Afghanistan
@@trissren4401 SFAS is a selection course where they test your character and quality physically and mentally so you have show the best of what you got, don’t quit be a team player solve problems by thinking outside of the box. Q Course in the other hand is the actual training course where they train you to become a GB.
Agreed, but what is it Nick about you (former, now Warrant) Bravo's? You guys are everywhere, I've seen a few Charlie's and maybe an Echo here and there on Podcasts but where are the Delta's? Few have been around that I have seen and for me that is my area of interest and I always like to listening to combat medics speak on first med/blowout kits and tourniquets.
There’s a channel called ones ready that had a guest that they interviewed name RJ who had a interesting career 18D,PJ, and several other careers and there’s another channel called combat story who interviewed a guy named Ryan neel who was also a 18D
Great breakdown of the 18 series mos’s sir, I was wondering if you could provide any info about support mos’s outside 18 series within an SF Group or ODA? I’m about to report to my group as a 25 series support mos. I haven’t really been able to get info regarding my specific mos series. Any info would be great, thanks 👍
The background music is too strong in the audio mix. I'm struggling to hear the guy speak without feeling like I'm in the main menu of a Call of Duty game. I turn up the volume and that music just gets louder and harder to hear him speak. It doesn't have to be just dead air in the background but it should compliment the presenter, not overpower or compete with them.
Preparing for SFAS. I'm definitely a "how" guy and not a "what" guy. My biggest life goal is to earn the 18Z spot one day. If I only end up as a lower level NCO, I will still be happy.
hey nick, i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active ! , would love to talk more, i only have email here though + i am tracking down some gear n stuff for trade only here , talk soon brotha > tom !
So, has the phonetic alphabet changed? I remember F = Foxtrot. Did you say 18 Fox? I thought that I heard something else. 😮 But it may be the Boston accent. 😂 Just kidding. Loved the info. Very interesting. The organization makes a lot of sense. Special Operations used to be the “Red Headed Stepchild” of the Army. But the entire community has really gained prestige & importance since the War on Terror began. I think that is a great change in the military. What is not to love about a community of highly trained, highly motivated, tough & skilled, Patriots who are willing to go in harm’s way for their fellow Americans? Uhhh Fricken Rah! I’m an old fart, btw. Just Infantry. Same kinda service our Dads, GrandDads, Great GrandDads & previous generations did.
Best Explanation of the ODA Ive seen yet. Awesome content! Charlies rule because of Bridging and Calc, implace and Target Analysis. Lol! Love You. Love This.
@@darrinrivers6293 🫡
This is the best breakdown ever short sweet u explain even things i wouldn't know to ask
Nick, love the content. I'd love to hear you talk about the support side of SOF and what you think about them.
Noted. Thank you
@@NickMACHINELavery amazing video
Be GOOD at your job, be a valued asset, be a part of the team. Make yourself invaluable. You don't have to be "Liked" by everyone, but it helps (be the guy that people want to hang out with). Try to get as much training (local ranges, etc.) and Schools (Jumpmaster, etc.) as possible. Always remember that a "Black Belt" is just an Expert at the basics, so become an expert is the Basics of being a Soldier and Warrior. Be the BEST at your job (and that MIGHT mean jobs associated.....if you're a "Light Wheel Vehicle Mechanic", that might mean you're also working on Snow Mobiles or ATVs). Remember your place in the overall mission......you are an Enabler for the ODAs. "What have you done for the ODAs today" is a good motto to live by. And last but not least....Always remember that you WANTED to be there......Don't complain. You can be Cold Wet Tired Hungry and Miserable......Or you can be Cold Wet Tired Hungry and Happy......it's entirely YOUR choice. If it means that on Friday afternoon, BSC or GSC 1SG comes around and says, "We need a detail to Mow and Police Call the compound for something on Monday???? You don't have to LIKE, but never COMPLAIN about it.
I supported SOCEUR (Special Operations Command Europe) for 6 years, and 10th Special Forces Group for 7 years. The fact that I stayed in the Community for THAT long means I was viewed by not only my direct supervisors, but the Commands themselves, as a valued asset. I was a communicator, first a 31C, then 25C and after my E7 promotion, 25W. If I wanted to be THE top of the pinnacle that everyone else revolves around, I should have stayed in the Signal Community (Signal Brigades/Battalions, etc.). The fact that I stayed in the Special Operations community meant that I was Always a "2nd Class" citizen, an Enabler for someone else to THEIR job. But, because of who I was supporting and what we were involved in, I ALWAYS viewed my Job/Mission as a Zero Fail mission (there are actually very FEW true zero fail missions in the Military........Nuclear Command and Control being one them).
Oh yeah, and be the Soldier/NCO that doesn't need to be talked to.......Figure out when to wear Spits and Starches and when to wear Fluff and Buff (Garrison vs. Field). Figure out when to call someone by their first name and when to address them formally. Figure out who the belly buttons are to push to get something done (like the supply sgts, armorers, mechanics, riggers, etc.) and who can be a roadblock (that GSB E8 that just came from Bliss and doesn't LIKE the SF atmosphere and does EVERYTHING by the Book). You don't need to be a PT "STUD", but BE the Soldier that can PT on their own and stay not only in regulations but HEALTHY (someone that always broke isn't an asset to the mission).
“I look forward to seeing you on this side of the game” gives chills and inspiration💪🫡🇺🇸
Man I loved my time at C/2/5. I was the supply dude, got mad love for my 18Cs. I left last year but I got respect for the guys and the mission
what do 18c do besides the supply stuff
@@jawyalt I guess you can compare them also to 12B, and a bit of construction (12W, 12K, 12R)
I will be going thru all your videos until im good enough to remember everything see you soon Sir
Thank you for your service and sacrifice. It’s amazing seeing a glimpse into the SOF community.
Excellent presentation. Authoritative and succinct. Having grown up partly during the Kennedy years, I've heard about SF all my life, pretty much. Didn't know quite about how the specialties double as staff sections and never had heard how warrants are selected; thought some WOs come in like the Captains (also heard about the switch from Lts, but never the why or wherefore).
You do a great presentation.
Everything u said in the first 2 minutes i got myself togehter in like 4 monthes i learnd so much thx i am from germany but i still am veryyy intresstet in the us ranger and green berets
Nick - Thank you for all you’ve done and all you do. As a UMass guy, I hope you get a chance to come speak on campus…. And I hope you find a great spot in Central or Western MA when you move back “home!”
Best breakdown I've heard 👍
Have a son in Q now. This was very helpful and thank you for my freedom and god speed my hero.
Can you talk about the Team Room???
Your behavior in it
Your acceptance in it
Your mistakes in it
Thanks.
Thank you so much for the video! It was very informative. Could you do videos breaking down the day to day of the different MOSs in garrison and the function of the different SFODA teams (dive, mobility, mountain etc.)?
Noted
Very good video, but the music is to loud would be better without.
Excellent Breakdown
Great video!!! My other comment is that the background music could be lower as it tended to drown out your voice at times.
Agreed.
I disagree…. This music compliments his voice. Adds a certain element of engagement. Push the content how you FEEL Nick.
Amazing sir 👏
Some would argue that your mos isn't your job, just your specialty.
hello sir, what is your opinion about the Romanian SOF, i hear that Green Berets was doing missions together with the Romanian SOF in mix ODA (Iike ODA 112 Phantoms) in Afghanistan
So badass man, thank you for sharing
your a legend!
Thank you for this video/breakdown but the music, WOW! A lil bit suspenseful/intense though.
As a person who served 16 years as an 18X thank you for your info.
After my four years of college im gonna enlist as an 18x, what was your experience in SFAS and the Q course like?
That's not a thing lol. 18X is a contract. You don't stay at 18X.
Wtf
@@trissren4401 SFAS is a selection course where they test your character and quality physically and mentally so you have show the best of what you got, don’t quit be a team player solve problems by thinking outside of the box. Q Course in the other hand is the actual training course where they train you to become a GB.
So... When you say that, you never made it lol
Awesome vid as always
Loved the Video! Thanks Nick!
Agreed, but what is it Nick about you (former, now Warrant) Bravo's? You guys are everywhere, I've seen a few Charlie's and maybe an Echo here and there on Podcasts but where are the Delta's? Few have been around that I have seen and for me that is my area of interest and I always like to listening to combat medics speak on first med/blowout kits and tourniquets.
There’s a channel called ones ready that had a guest that they interviewed name RJ who had a interesting career 18D,PJ, and several other careers and there’s another channel called combat story who interviewed a guy named Ryan neel who was also a 18D
Great breakdown of the 18 series mos’s sir, I was wondering if you could provide any info about support mos’s outside 18 series within an SF Group or ODA? I’m about to report to my group as a 25 series support mos. I haven’t really been able to get info regarding my specific mos series. Any info would be great, thanks 👍
The background music is too strong in the audio mix. I'm struggling to hear the guy speak without feeling like I'm in the main menu of a Call of Duty game. I turn up the volume and that music just gets louder and harder to hear him speak. It doesn't have to be just dead air in the background but it should compliment the presenter, not overpower or compete with them.
Mos18. F. & Sniper. Bob13
Very informative!
talk about Airforce CCT
Do those captains and officers participate personally in the combat missions woth the team? Or giving orders from the safe room
Dang, in my world you still able to run a helo weapon, any vehicle weapon, drone pilot ?
If you. Did. Do you. Remember. Your. First assignment. ?? As our. New. Sniper
Preparing for SFAS. I'm definitely a "how" guy and not a "what" guy. My biggest life goal is to earn the 18Z spot one day. If I only end up as a lower level NCO, I will still be happy.
Did you. Serve with me in 1990
Thank you sir
Dam good video.
The most Boston accent I’ve ever heard
That was helpful
And for how long 18A actually stay on the ODA?
Delta = paperwork, got it thanks.
How long were you enlisted before going Warrant?
Music is way too loud brother
Agreed
Nah bro, this music has a synchronized effect/element to his voice (HARD AF). Love it🦾.
Thanks for sharing, are there any k9 on SF? Just curious about that
Yes. SOFMPCs (Multi purpose canines)
@@NickMACHINELavery How does a k9 learn that it is not afraid of shooting noise?
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hey nick, i am a u.s. marine vet here 93' to 97' active ! , would love to talk more, i only have email here though + i am tracking down some gear n stuff for trade only here , talk soon brotha > tom !
What part of mass you from nick?
@@anthonytamilio9501 Boston
Krazy. Krazy. Chittt
Mos 18 F
MW need to make his character 😂😂😂🦿💪🏽
How about a SF cook
There's no such a thing, they usually get a guy from regular army to do this or get a local cook if they are overseas.
I wonder if he’s from Boston? 😂
So, has the phonetic alphabet changed?
I remember F = Foxtrot.
Did you say 18 Fox?
I thought that I heard something else.
😮
But it may be the Boston accent.
😂
Just kidding.
Loved the info. Very interesting.
The organization makes a lot of sense.
Special Operations used to be the “Red Headed Stepchild” of the Army. But the entire community has really gained prestige & importance since the War on Terror began.
I think that is a great change in the military.
What is not to love about a community of highly trained, highly motivated, tough & skilled, Patriots who are willing to go in harm’s way for their fellow Americans?
Uhhh Fricken Rah!
I’m an old fart, btw. Just Infantry. Same kinda service our Dads, GrandDads, Great GrandDads & previous generations did.
ODA is complete package
This man is from Boston. MA
Guilty as charged
💀
I still wanna work my ass off to be a Green Beret...but this woke military has me against it.
They just tryna get gays in the military cuz they don't wanna join