The SOF "OPERATOR" Explained - What's so Special about SPECIAL OPERATIONS FORCES?
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 6 ก.ค. 2024
- I made this video to inspire you to do more / be better…. regardless of your chosen profession. There is a lot we can learn from SOF Operators.
Are you competent in your field? Have you mastered what is inside the box so you can also excel using what is outside the box?
Are you Intelligent, Trainable, in World-Class Shape, and absolutely Committed?
Do you train and learn like your life depends on it?
Do you work on an exceptional team where everyone is an Elite Performer?
Are you Resourced for Success and do you get assigned only the Best and Most Important Missions?
I Hope So.
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Yup. When my boss needs someone to operate the deep fryer, he goes to ME.
That is because you take your job seriously. you have developed skills in that job. Don't laugh, that is the foundation of what it takes to become a "special operator".
Yeah, no one else, is as competent as you. No one can handle that beast they call the *"fryer"* as you can. No one can cook fries without spilling a drop of oil, and make them both perfectly crispy on the outside, but fluffy on the inside as you can. You are a special forces fry cook.
That's amazing
You are a real operator😂
wear it proudly...the amount of time and effort it takes to master one of those things is mind numbing...you sir are a cut above.....SALUTE!!!!!!
The statement, "A strong body supports a strong mind", is significant.
в здоровом теле здоровый дух =)
It's what I tell my Joe's all the time. A hard body can get you far because you know it can take it.
Not really. It's a nice little saying with no basis in fact. Just look at Stephen Hawking. A very strong mind with the weakest body you can have.
@@spicecrop rgr that Yoda
WRONG. I tried out for Special Forces they said the opposite.
I was in a special ed class in high school! Now thats elite!
This gentleman who narrates this video I can tell he is a great teacher.
Nothing about this guy says "I served in the military." And since he was Army and I was Army, he doesn't have that military zing that says "Ive been in." He sounds wet behind the ears. And the sound of his voice (especially claiming he was a Ranger) sounds so virgin that he never did PT a day in his life. He would have been better of saying he worked as a Chaplin or dental assistant.
@@wokeworld6990 Your assessment to me is exactly why I think he was special forces. He's not as arrogant as you are ;)
@@wokeworld6990 Nothing about you says 'I served in the military'. Did you see what I did there? Did you? It was a cleverly disguised diss, using your words against you. See how this works? You have claimed nothing and stated nothing in one fail swoop.
Let me claim something. My claim is that it's impossible to know what a military personal is supposed to sound like. What intonation does one need to speak with so that everyone around can tell, with crystal clarity, that one is in the military?
Now, let me state something. You may well be or have been in the army but your self-righteous indignation about this video tells us all that you never have/or still have yet to see combat. Once you've popped your cherry (if you ever do) you'll realize that 99% of what you think should be said, shouldn't be said at all.
If I was in charge of you, you'd be running a 2 miler for forgetting that you're an idiot.
@@wokeworld6990 apparently you've only met hooo-hah operators.. Mostly rangers are like that or the infantry guy that no one gets along with. That's how they're trained and they need to be like that in QRF missions.. The SF, other operators need to blend in and be normal. Think of the PJs, DEVGRU acting Hoo-hah all the time with the raspiest voice and sounding like a lean mean killing machine? Can they blend in? no? then they're better off being infantry or ranger
@@wokeworld6990 I suggest you look up the guy's credentials. Stop embarrassing yourself.
I love that you pointed out the fact that between deployments, SOF are constantly training HARD. Like you said, in SF (US Army Special Forces, or Green Berets), ODAs generally devise their own training, and we always made it as hard on ourselves as we could, throwing in whatever twists we could think of to ensure we were prepared for whatever might go wrong. Most guys don't understand that as hard as the selection and qualification process is, it just gets harder from there. I'm glad you mentioned commitment, because it's so important. Once you are in that elite 1%, the level of commitment it takes to maintain the level of physical and mental performance required just to keep up with your peers is a real challenge. Every team is full of intense, driven, ultra-competitive, type A+ individuals, and each man must continue to prove himself, over and over, throughout his career. It is a brotherhood, and we love each other, but weakness isn't acceptable. What almost all outstanding operators have in common is that they are their own worst critic; never satisfied with their own performance, and driven to make themselves even better.
The term “operator” was first used by Delta, then everybody started using it for everything. “DEVGRU operator”, “SWAT operator”, “Culinary operator” 😭
culinary operator 😂
Hahaha u.s s.force??? R u serius? I know u.s s.force done nothing!
Youre seriously implying DEVGRU are not operators? Seeing how theyre better than Delta these days, they most definitely are.
I mean, I'm pretty sure I'm justified in saying that I'm a forklift operator...
Spot on! When I actually was what's referred to nowadays as an "operator" the only operators were the people who answered the phone when you dialed "0".
I'm former Army Special Forces, (1970s), before they adopted the 18 designation...I was 11B, Light Weapons NCO. For those interested, re: fitness, we spent the vast majority of our time deployed to 3rd world shitholes, where staying in shape was extremely difficult. You don't eat well, a good workout is damn near impossible unless it's pushups, situps, etc. You can usually run, but not always. I always get a kick out of the movies in which the entire team looks like 12 Arnold Schwarzeneggers, when in fact retaining muscle and conditioning can be a bitch.
You must have a killer rack and belly
@bret hammond Wow! I'd love to hear your story on Jocko Willink's podcast.
@bret hammond Have you not taken your meds in a while buddy?
@bret hammond I hate to burst your bubble lil buddy, but if any of this were to be true #1 you'd never post this in a fucking comment section to a video, especially if you claim the CIA were trying to kill you# 2 If they were you'd be dead already I don't give a flying fuck if your fucking Master Chief from Halo, if the CIA wants you dead you're going to die. #3 WHY, even if your claims were true why the hell would you go around telling random people on the internet? Oh wait let me guess.... Hum is it possible you're a 12 year old boy trying to look like a badass, yes, yes you are.
@@bobertbobbers1452 Hahahah this guy is killing me
I've always wanted to join Special forces and I still do but I'am currently not in the greatest shape. I find your videos very inspiring and your workout challenges and tips very helpful in preparation for the military. Thank you for motivating me even further, you're doing great work. Keep it up!
Thanks Mr. Radeni
Mr. Radeni, what I have picked up on is that 18x contracts are not usually the best choice when first joining. Find a job you think you might accel at and either request an option 40 with it or at the very least an airborne contract(you are offered the chance to attend rasp at airborne), just make sure your mos is compatible with regiment. Your success rate for sf selection will be much higher if you spend time in a different sof unit first. I went in the army at my weight threshold and then got in great shape. I don’t suggest this but don’t let a few extra pounds discourage you. If your in it for the right reasons, mentally tough and understand the implications of what you are doing, you will be okay
I highly suggest checking out Jeff Nichols' channel. He's a former Navy SEAL and now guides people like you in the right direction through training.
Daniel Graves What you said is how i keep myself motivated. To be a Special Forces operator is not a job but a lifestyle and my goal. I don't see my extra pounds as discouragement, i see them as a challenge that im working on overcoming in order to achieve my goals. Thanks for the tips.
Though being in shape helps theyblook for leadership and teamwork during SFAS
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Flying Dutchman RIP SGM Nelms!
Flying Dutchman dude shut up
SGM Nelms Rest easy brother...watch the skies, we got it from here. To The Lost.
@Srijit Surendranath yes because a world class warrior would just forget to pull their reserve chute. Also re-read it.
"Physically strong bodies are better able to support physically strong minds."
Powerful.
It's not about brain versus braun. It's about brains AND braun.
REALLY thought you're comment from 6months ago would have a sloughe of supporting and or like minded input. Smh comment community. .. ... LoL
@@strongwing123 2 years later and I guess practically nobody has seen this comment.
Great summary, Recruiters i.e. used car salesmen ( just twisting their tails) should show videos like this. I've seen guys that want to join and become SEALs yet can't swim or even do 50 situps and 50 pushups and 3 pullups.
But that's not to say they can't do it if they have the right attitude. They need to know what they have to work toward. Joining, having a goal and working hard to make it happen.
Guys mature at different rates. I know guys that join and graduate boot camp at 18 years old at 125 pounds. I met them years later and they've grown into 185 pounds of dynamite ready to take on the world.
Good video, hope it inspires people to try.
I respect all who try and those of you who've made it. But praise goes to the conventional forces and the support forces that make everything happen.
From just a Regular Guy
Yea look at david goggins...
"Physically strong bodies are better able to support physically strong minds."
Those Greek philosophers will be laughing
Does your brain curl dumbbells?
@@1337x1337x No, but better neural connections from the brain to muscle comes from improving the capabilities of the body. Strength training will provide that. A strong body will also lead to your mind not being foggy with processing thoughts, getting sufficient oxygen to it, and generally being healthier and more capable to complete tasks.
Im seeing alot keyboard operaters in the comments. 😂
I'm late to reply, but yes I noticed that too. 🤣
By the same logic I could say that I'm a former rent-a-cop operator and a grocery store "Thanksgiving and Christmas" veteran.
Excellent. Thanks. DOL
Mediocre to the story teller.
This was very helpful. I was in 9-11 T\I worked in tower two . I reached the 33rd fl. when
the second plain hit. I fell broke both shouders. My left hip was damaged. I work every day
to do better even though I am in pain. Thanks again
That number 33 again
Stumbled onto your channel somehow. Sick as a dog today, and watched several of your vids. Well-done, very professional and concise. Very informative for those thinking about taking the step. 5 SFG 91-99, SWC 99-02, 7 SFG 02-10.
As a person who has gone to RASP and has talked to people that went to 18x Selection and didn't get selected I'll tell you the best thing right now.
If your under 21 DO NOT, DO NOT!! Get a 18x Contract. You can make it through the course but you have a 99% chance of not getting selected simply do to you're age.
Their looking for maturity above everything else. They do not want kids.
Also RUN, Run that ass off. Running is the most important thing and then comes everything else. Also run with 35 pounds of weight and then up it to 40. Run 4 mile with that weight and you'll be good
Dogmeat1950 sooo did you make it to batt?
Here in Australia the s.a.s selection consists of a 20 kilometer run with 30kg pack and must be done within 3 hours 30 mins.. is this similar to your miles and weight???
US Army standard is 15 min/mile with a 35lb ruck for ruck marches, though the rucks are usually closer to 45-50lbs with water, which you drink along the way (you have to finish with 35lbs). To quality for the 160th we did 2x 10 mile (16Km) rucks in a 2.5 hr time limit during one of the last weeks of Green Platoon. Other schools, like SFAS and Ranger school do longer rucks with heavier packs but I believe the standard is always 15 min/mile no matter how much crap you're carrying.
really , thats all you need to do?
wow
I'm tired of waiting for a new vid.
Good job. Most consistent and informative TH-cam channel about army things, etc.
I liked that all the pictures were already in frame and you systematically went through each aspect of operators
Don’t forget the lifelong commitment to arthritis, back and joint pains after retirement!
Correct. My knees are killing me this morning.
Yup, they never talk about this part of being SOF. You're not carrying around your backpack from high school anymore.
lol
It depends on the person. Some dont have problems. If your in peak condition your both has a nuch higher rate of healing. There are 43 year old men that are doing better then guys in their 20s.
Just like what a real soldier would endure.
Currently 4 years in Law Enforcement, I structure my work with an Operator mind set to help adapt and over come challengers in this profession.
All the way up, my man. All the way up. Guys like you who put magic of one field into their own inspire and motivate me to do so for myself.
Absolutely is still one of the most used words in my vocabulary. Thanks for the videos. Well done "Sir".
As always sir, great video with a greater purpose! Your videos are much appreciated 👍🏽
Interesting, inspiring video.
Be Selfless to the team & self disciplined. And be dedicated to your craft.
Great video. Thank you.
Thanks for an informative video! That last part on how to apply soft operations to regular life and work is really good!
"Are you ready for it?" I WAS BORN READY💪
I love these vids... thank you for the awesome info...be safe out there! 😎👏👏👍💪
Great video. My biggest takeaway is the emphasis on teamwork. Sadly, it seems that outside of the military, emphasis is placed on individual performance, not teamwork. Thanks again for producing great and informative content.
Thank you for the video. I’m a elite class triathlete from the 1980s and regular civilian. I’m always looking for motivation and reason to be a ass kicker. You young kids in your teens. Never give up and never give in. I played six years of water polo in competition and trained as a triathlete when this was foreign to everyone. It’s called Iron Will to workout and not wimp out.
Impossible to not love this channel
Exceptional. I’d love to see a vid on “the military decision making process”.
Great video. We can all try to follow greatness, even if we don't physically have the tools , we can still train every day and expand our thinking.
As always an on point and concise summary. Thank you
Simply put, excel, go above and beyond, and be the best version of yourself you possibly can in all you do in life! Thank you.
Thank you for time and effort you put in every video you make . It has been a great open source information ! I was an aspiring SOF and always feelt that basic training in regular army was something easy and needed a bigger challenge . Unfortunently I know my body well and it will not meet the minimum standard to resist the selection of SOF and also wearing correctional eyeglasses is a big " - " . I haw a good idea what life and selection of SOF is all about and Sir , I salute you with Respect for the things that you haw done ! Keep up the good work and Greetings from Romania !
Totally can be applied to life and be better and sucessfull. Thanks for this vid.
Glad this shown in my feed as suggestion. Thanks for the great video though!
At 75 I am probably too old for deployment at this time. However, I do believe in a home guard and that we, at home, women too, should be physically fit and readily able to deploy "down the street", road town, valley, where ever. The enemy may look like me so I , we, need to be able to recognize them. Spartans, so to speak. You've inspired me to do more. One of my favorite quotes was from von Steuben at Valley Forge. ROUGHLY said. He was surprised how independent the Americans were when It came to training. There were like, "herding cats.", BUT THEY HAD COURAGE, DETERMINATION AND, AGAIN, WERE INDEPENDENT."
Thank you for the video, i needed it and I am ready. Just want a nap first.
This is really an inspiring and amazing video overall. Well done man. Well done.
Thank you for your service and I hope that one day I will be granted an opportunity to serve with the capabilities prescribed on this video and channel.
Amazing video. Learn lots of new insights about Operator and life.
LOL. I found a genius like you at my late stage in life but I apply your principles to my life. Thanks
This is amazing!
The reason why I like military life. Easy sub!
I love this video. Absolutely inspiring.
Awesome video brother, great stuff.
Excellent video Sir! Thank you! Like you said I think anyone in any job field or organization can learn from the SOF community and apply it towards whatever it is that they do. Thanks again!
Damn, you've absolutely done it, thanks for inspiring
Regular Infantry units struggle because there isn’t a very high level of commitment to the team goal. Being a new leader in regular infantry units is hard because you can’t make someone commit to a goal. Yes... you can smoke them, but that really isn’t making the team better or pushing for future goals or challenges. You have a guy who hates his life forced to be somewhere doing things out of fear of a “smoking”. It than brings the whole morale down because his negativity leaches off on the platoon. And in all honesty from my experience the regular army needs some huge changes. When you have a platoon sergeant who is a complete idiot running your platoon you get nowhere. If your doing dumb pt and forced to do dumb shit all day. It’s no wonder the smart dudes get out ASAP and go use their GI bill for college. Than the cycle continues of the dumbass soldiers get promoted based on time in service not from being a good leader. When I joined I expected a challenger from the regular army. I expected the men in my units to be into fitness as much as myself. I expected them to care about there bodies and minds. I expected some kind of morales. Lol 😂 It was a rude awaking. Most of these soldiers were just trying to survive their contracts. And that was even for some of the athletes, because they were lied to by recruiters and brought into an environment where they couldn’t continue to progress. They had some dumbass in charge of them pushing there intelligence into the dirt and running a platoon on ego vs knowledge and problem solving.
Well said, same thing over in the Navy. I'm using my gi bill now ; )
Yeah, it’s absolutely the same over here in the Marine Corps infantry. Seeing all of this going on in my unit does compel me to just get out after 4 years and utilize my GI Bill. At the same time, I also wish to pursue my dreams of becoming a Recon Marine or MARSOC Raider. The thought of working with well rounded and professional Marines of the SOF community does motivate me again like it once did when I was in highschool.
The Arkham Knight dont let them get to you, join the recon guys or the raider guys. just hold on to that dream, if you want to wait a few years after your contract so you catch your breathe and prepare, do it. but dont let them get to you. EVER. fuck those guys and the people in charge of them.
Thug Wife Back in '02 my Squad leader was always talking about "doing the right thing","taking care of his soldiers" yada yada,we got to Mosul in '03 and he goes crazy,stealing tvs from the market,staying alone with his gf in the middle of a field while his squad was out patrolling so we couldn't bother him,would stay in one of the police stations and send his squad out to get ice for his gf,he would buy eggs and throw them at people as we are patrolling,stealing from other units,I mean OUT OF CONTROL...that shit makes people hate their lives for sure if not the army itself,for me those 5 years of active duty were one bs after the other,I even experienced racism to top it all off.
It doesn’t help that all infantry officers start off with a choice of how committed they’ll be when the get shipped off to benning for school.
All 11b Officers have to attend but you don’t have to pass, it’s disgusting
Thanks for the awesome motivation!! i needed a guide.
I am a McD*nald's Operator .. I have all the badges to prove it :)
Great video. Thanks for creating these informing and inspiring videos
Great video! My son is waiting to start the Q course. Thanks for the info.
yes well this video only magnified the desire to grow with me.
I also love how tier 1 operators (SOF) as this man who knows exactly what he's talking about in this video well the thing I love is almost all of them work together regardless of politics because it's very very important to establish relationships because you don't know if an attack is gonna start in one country and end in another! And I also agree about them being top gear athletes I believe some of them could be pro athletes but they choose another more heroic path! The Special Forces should be paid what pro athletes are!.
Love your videos and minds like yours much love friend
Your videos are what keep me going.
Hello sir, thank you for ur response and help! Luv what u do
"Special Operational Forces" is the US military's generic name for Elite Soldiers with a special mission, while "Special Forces" is the dedicated name for the army green berets, yes green beret is just a nick name.
And they DO wear a green beret! LOL
You definitely inspired me to do more and be better
Thanks for your service
I'm so operator, at school I got my own bus! Putting the special in special forces
man this is a really cool airsoft loadout video
The Silent professional......I'm an ex 18-D (medic) The best years of my life.
Hey Chris wanted to say great video I am always inspired by your videos thank you for your great service and the work on here. I wanted to ask if you can possibly make a video giving advice for people such as myself that actually want to join the service in their “twilight” years of their youth (meaning 30’s) who has a career but want to venture into duty for the military as well. Thank you and have a great day.
Great video thank you for it.
WOW i learned alot from this thank you very much
Great video as always
Thx for all the great vids. Do you know how much the helmet with all the gear on it weighs? Thx.
Awesome video 😊
Excellent !
Congratulations for your channel! Can you make a video about the evolution of the combat Gear, tactical vests, load bearing vests and chest rings?
Awesome video
Thanks for the videos they are filled with priceless Informational
Well stated and a kick in the backside at the end. Kudos.
Great videos Sir! Thank you. Can you make a video on SF medics - 18D and such? Keep up the great work. ~TEMSOPS
I should of gone to at least one those courses. Never stop learning.
Great video thanks for uploading. I am just about to go buy some army surplus
Awesome and thank you
The Operator: World Class and Badass Warrior.Special and Elite, Chosen and Unique. The consummate Commando and quiet professional.🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🤘
Thanks great video.
Excellent video 👍👍👍🇺🇸🇺🇸
you have a great voice. very relaxing
Excellent
Your vids are great!
love your last remarks
Brilliant...
Thank you. Very informative, and funny too "Urrr yea I'm gooder nuff with muh rifle"
The number one attribute that is absolutely needed and is not stressed enough starting childhood with parenting
You learn right and wrong and that transitions into conscientiousness
This leads into the most important trait for anyone seeking to join the sof community
DEDICATION.
with it you can go beyond your limits and learn anything. You could be the worst land NAV POG in the world but with dedication you can complete the star
I could go on but it really all just boils down to how dedicated are you
OP as Hell.
Echelons above..
great video - my son is MARSOC...just returned from his second team deployment....he NEVER talks about it LOL - I learn more from info vids like yours than I ever will from him - thanks.
Thanks Mark. Please give a "Welcome Back" to your son.
Thank you.
Had a friend in SF. With out a dour one of the badass I ever met and that was before he was in SF. We on occasion ran together after we got off duty. Could leave me sitting in the dust at will. Very similar builds.
Great video
I totally would take sof techniques to achieve my fitness goals
I’m a former Special Forces operator, 18B with a designation as a W-7. That was all before 9/11. I would have gladly followed my brothers into Afghanistan in 2001, but a HAHO parachute accident left me a paraplegic. I did keep in touch with the guys though and would have given anything to go with them. Our Selection was brutal with a pass rate of about 15%. Unfortunately, from what I’ve been hearing from instructors for quite some time is that the addition of a 4th battalion to the Groups and the 18X program have made it extremely difficult to fail anyone. That’s really quite sad.
DOL and tack care my friend.
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Im assuming u meant HALO. That outcome is the worst I can imagine. I'm sorry it had to happen to u. Thank you for your service and for bearing the sacrifice inflicted on u. Please stay strong. Regardless of what the "professionals" have told u, I hope there's at least some recovery for u in the future
HAHO, look it up
That’s not true I was an 18x and the fail rate was high. 2/3 failed selection and over 80% failed the actual q course
Chris Butler I did. Thanks. Just learned something new :)
Inspiring video. Wanting to volunteer for Coast Guard Auxiliary.
@Life is a Special Operator, you are like Marcus Aurelius meets John Rambo!
love ur channel.