@FNGacademy I would be greatful to hear your commentary reaction to the vita video “Combat Controller John Chapman’s Medal of Honor drone footage (first ever recorded Medal of Honor actions and qualified for TWO Medals of Honor) the video was put together by a veteran combat controller and the author of “Alone at Dawn” a book about this mission & Chapman and a percentage of the proceeds go to Chapman’s widow and daughters so it promotes an amazing cause while also bringing more awareness to what our Special Operations War fighters are capable of in selflessness, sheer drive , determination and skill. If this hadn’t been caught on drone footage , no one would believe if happened or that a soldier could sustain 16 bullet and shrapnel wounds & continue the assault to save 24 of his brothers in arms. I’m sad it doesn’t give quick background to the SEAL they are trying to rescue being their Teamate that fell from their Chinook after a rocket attack , thst the helo crashed and the Team down 1 organized a ride back into the killbox to try to rescue their teamate. Truly super human determination and skill! I know this is difficult for combat Veterans especially and have really appreciated the number of Spec Ops and military Veteran Channels reacting to the video tho difficult. Getting this out to more and more people is showing SO many people worldwide what caliber of war fighters Americans can be & how selfless. Would also love to hear your commentary on what’s going on, maneuvers , thoughts on different choices being made etc. 2 Green Berets thoughts. Savage Actual Spec Ops channel just reacted to it SWCC/MARSOC bros. Thanks for reading.
Just realized that buck is basically training future potential green berets lol basically even after the army he is indirectly effecting SF candidates by making them more mentally and physically prepared to become green berets… he is practicing the fundamentals of teaching as a green beret without even being in the army anymore hats off to you!! Love your channel.
I really hope the hopefuls are really taking the knowledge & tips seriously. The amount of knowledge transfer you provide for the next generation of SOF is priceless. Thanks for all the hard work Sean & Team! 🏴🤘🏼
Heck yeah, they are. My soldier just got selected (18X) last class and began listening long before OSUT. Had me listen to these vids so I’d know how to best support him. August selection (currently) is a dump fest since it’s the last class of fiscal year.
Just PCSed to Bragg. I've been in for 9 years and figured it's time to give SFAS a shot. I just started watching your prep recommendations and am working on my run time after being a powerlifter for the past 5 years. Definitely taking any and all advice.
Personally, I would put it off for a year. I was at Bragg from '09-'15. Since you're at Bragg already, you're already ahead of the ballgame (A LOT of people come to Bragg and have NEVER felt THAT kind of heat and HUMIDITY)!! YOU know what the weather is going to be like and you know that you're going to have to deal with the heat, humidity, ticks, poison ivy/oak, "draw monsters" and (EVEN MORE HATED), the "wait-a-minute vines"!! Do as much land nav as you can...on your own (not just with your unit) in both the summer AND winter. I would disagree a bit with Buck. At Bragg, there is a HUGE difference between the summer and winter. You can SEE land nav points from 100+ meters away in the winter time and it's MUCH easier to do! Yes, you have to pack your "snivel gear", BUT it's NC, NOT NH! (lol). NC has some BAD winter storms BUT they are there are gone and DON'T last for WEEKS at a time and dump FEET of snow. HOWEVER, like he said, that's not going to help you at NIGHT, so make sure that your land nav skills are BEYOND good! Good luck...
So glad i can across this channel. Im prior service army (2010-18) and im in the process of returning to duty and ive been getting in shape hoping i can get shot at RASP
Hey Buck, just for your SA the packing list is now the same no matter what time of year it is. So summer classes have to bring all winter items. Awesome video!
My soldier listened to you A LOT before enlisting (18x) and had me listen as well so I’d know how best to support him. He was just selected in the last class. Orientation and the Q await later this year. Thank you for your videos. You helped him “Get Selected” and I learned a lot how best to support by having the info. Edited for errors
Having spent the last few years dealing with NC summers, I'd rather spend a NC winter running around naked than running down a road in full kit with a 50lb ruck in the middle of summer. Potentially doing SERE in New England during the winter is a different story, but that's my home turf anyway.
I'm with you. I hate the cold. I went to Canada and completed their Winter Warfare Course and it was bloody cold. I learned that -40c and -40f were the same.
I love your content dude it’s super helpful especially for meseeing as how I’m joining the army soon! just got done with my GED and I’m talking to recruiters about option 40!!
I started my Para Commando school in august 89 around high 20s ans low 30s temps, and my Commando school in november around 5°F without what you call snifflegear. At that time we were issued a dennison smock cotton in summergear was that smock with rolled up sleeves, wintergear was sleeves rolled down and a wool commando pull. NO gortex what so ever.
Lol, I did selection in February. Vegetation was light but we also had a warm spell over most of the three weeks (~50°). Best of both worlds. Phase 1 sucked.
The issue he is talking about is incredibly hindered movement, the vegetation in NC during summer is like walls of netting. Making your way through it takes ten times longer than winter or even fall, early spring would be best except the rain storms are going to be hell on you.
Hey Buck! Thank you again for the knowledge drops! I was curious if you have a video on how you set up your kits, rifles, and packs! Thanks again y’all are killing it !
I think I bigger question is, when are you ready for selection? Confidence is a big issue for young men while preparing for selection. Any tips or pointers on building self esteem and confidence prior to arriving at selection? Mental preparation is just as important, if not more important than the physical readiness. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.
Sean, you really need to do a video about the effect that the high recruitment demand will have on being in an ODA etc., especially being the SF is a high demand MOS now
What and where your coming from players a big roll in this also. I spent some time at Bragg and the winters are not that cold. Having spent 10 yrs at Drum where the cold is real cold and then going to Bragg or Benning in the winter feels like a heat wave.
You should learn in either conditions. As one day you will be faced with both. And learning to deal with weather is something you will encounter all the time. As combat is like 10% of the daily grind...It's the other 90% you need to deal with...
I’m from New Hampshire so the cold is not even an issue for me haha 😂😂😂 I’d probably thrive in the wintertime during selection. I can’t wait to join and get after it! 👊🏻
when i went to RASP, i got summer and winter at the same time. 15 degrees in the morning and 80 degrees in the afternoon. not exaggerating even a little bit.
I have no dessert or SF experiance. I just live up om the north. With the sivil and military experiance that give: Thriving in winter time and thriving in a tactical Winter envierment is two different beasts. Just something too think about.
I'm not gonna see snow until I'm enlisted, maybe starting off in the Marines isn't such a bad idea, instead of rushing head on into an environment I haven't interacted with in 14 years and counting
Cheers guys. Would you guys do anything with Shift Fire. If so it would be cool to see you guys elaborating on a bu ch of subjects.. thank you foreverything you do stay strong. Keep a Smile On
TLDR: If you go to selection in the winter, you're going to the Q during the summer. If you go to selection during the summer, you are going to the Q during the winter.
Hey Buck! Could you do a reaction video on JTF2? 🇨🇦 They’re this Tier 1 spec ops unit that mainly focuses on counterterrorism and hostage rescue. These troops are the most elite soldiers in the Canadian Army. It’s said that they’re the Canadian version of the SEALs and that they “often train with Navy SEALs and Delta Force”. Feel free to check them out and give your thoughts on them, I think the unit is pretty cool. Maybe bring a friend or more to react with! 😀
I think its 6's either way. If you can't handle the cold dont go winter, and vise versa. Personally I can do the cold no problem. But I'd still prefer summer. Like you said I'd rather be hot, cuz the cold really sucks the energy out of you.
Many that were selected take ice baths weekly. Working up to 10 minuets. It’s good for your body in recovery and other benefits. You gotta be ok being cold. They also have ice dunks and sheets for those that are heat cat.
I would take summer. I can deal with heat a lot better. Cold can be far more dangerous and don't assume dehydration is a summer only issue. As far as land navigation, I can't say which would be harder. Depends on if you are just finding points or navigating with an OPFOR. I grew up in the woods so terrain association comes natural and I don't lose my bearings. Learn species of trees from leaves to bark. Practice noting oddities. Storm damage. A squirrel nest in a fork on a oak tree etc. I ,personally, loved land nav. I felt at home and 100% confident.
Most of land nav is at night, in the dark. My soldier went in June. They began about 7/8 pm and went through the night. You read your map by red light. That’s your only light and you don’t walk around with it on. Those that make it to team week, reveals a lot about oneself. It’s designed to break you and see how good a team member and leader you are when you’re broken, tired, hungry, sleep deprived, have complex problems to solve, your arms are swollen twice their normal size, you have itchy heat rash everywhere because you chose to use that extra 30 min to sleep instead of shower.
@@thelmadickinson6811 Night can be tough practicing light discipline. We did quite a bit at night. I had another guy in my squad that grew up coon hunting. The guys from the city had a quite a bit tougher time at first but most got it. Biggest trouble they had was judging traveled distance. One thing I did noticed is the guys that had trouble doing that had trouble estimating time laspe. Seems to go hand in hand.
@@C-Culper4874 guys that haven’t spent a lot of time out of doors do have some issues in the deep dark woods at night lol. Feral hogs, beaver, big banana spiders, bugs. June was hot but the current class has the added humidity, which was lower in June.
Before I even begin I choose summer! Sub freezing temperatures are not fit for humans! I can't freeze to death in summer! Just less things to deal with in summer! 💚💛 Btw, please react to "waltz with Bashir", an Israeli war movie that won many awards! Imho it's the best military movie ever! It's on TH-cam!
@@chrisduncan4406 it’s a good time to go. You’ll be able to move faster in the cooler weather. Bring light gloves built for running. If it’s super cold run your canteen straws under your shirt to keep them from freezing
@@markd1059 much appreciated. I went in sept last year and the weather was perfect. Unfortunately, had an avulsion fracture to my ankle during quarantine and didn’t even get to start the course 😆
So i guess it’s a good idea to take cold water before winter selection and shout take that Putin ?😭🤦♂️ Anyway in France it’s always winter selections 😅🫡
I went in the winter. SFAS 03-19. No I didn't make it. Winter SUCKED. Had a dude get frost bite on all his toes. Had to get flown to Womack. He’s a badass Ranger now. Don’t feel bad for him. Punching the tarp in the morning and having ice fall on your face also wasn’t fun. Still want to go back tho.... but not in the winter. lol
@FNGacademy I wanted to ask a special reaction request of you & your crew if not too painful. I’ve noticed the Spec Ops Veteran channels have been bringing awareness to & reacting to the Viral drone footage of USAF Combat Controller John Chapman’s actions (just a fraction of his actions) that earned him the Medal of Honor (the first ever recorded footage of the actions that earned them) while attached to a SEAL Team in Afghanistan. The other Spec Ops channels (Savage Actual, a number of British Spec Ops & Royal Marine Commando channels like GenDit, other Combat Veteran channels like Combat Arms, lone Human, Jameson Travels, the Estonian Soldier, Funker, blastcap badger, as well as a ton of military active and veteran channels from allied militaries & even Chinese, Russian & North Korean veterans defectors military channels have been reacting to it to bring awareness to this act of heroism & get out to TH-cam viewers what our Spec Ops are selflessly SO capable of & the type of heroic events that happen in these conflicts. reacting to it I know is very difficult for Veterans , especially combat Vets & Spec Ops but What a way to reach so many! I was SHOCKED actuslly seeing this pre-assault that went from a night mountaintop insertion to a rocket attack and loosing their Teamate out the back of the Chinook, controlled crash, immediate rescue mission via same pilot piloting the rescue Chinook, to insert & assault in about the worst scenario possible, to casualties , turned 1 man stand against 24 Uzbek & Chechen mercenaries , 16 bullet & shrapnel wounds , hand to hand combat, continuing the fight to save his retreating team & the inbound QRF saving 24 American war fighters lives. The viral video put together by veteran combat controller was to make aware & promote his book on John Chapman’s life and this operation BUT the book sales ALSO benefit Chapman’s widow & daughters & it’s also got an A list Hollywood movie in the making about this unreal footage we are able to see of his beyond super human heart & drive. He qualified for TWO Medals of Honor BUT 1 of them was protested & blocked by Hillary Clinton & her yes men (another Benghazi like disgusting moment). But like 13 hours she hoped it’d never get out, this too was declassified after over 15 years & his amazing actions have been seen & her disgraceful offensive decision is becoming known but more importantly we can see something truly superhuman, something no one would believe if this footage didn’t exist. I’m greatful a movie is being made because it deserves it and Honors the 7 US Spec Ops legends who lost their lives that day. I know everyone would appreciate your input & commentary on this unreal video! I’ve watched EVERY reaction to the video on all of TH-cam, all of the foreign war fighters videos as well & it’s SO touching to see such heartfelt responses and often tears from war fighters from around the world, friendly nations and near peer threat nations. The movie bieng made will surely spike more reactions but hope IF it’s something you feel ok doing , that you’ll consider it if not too emotionally difficult.
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@FNGacademy I would be greatful to hear your commentary reaction to the vita video “Combat Controller John Chapman’s Medal of Honor drone footage (first ever recorded Medal of Honor actions and qualified for TWO Medals of Honor) the video was put together by a veteran combat controller and the author of “Alone at Dawn” a book about this mission & Chapman and a percentage of the proceeds go to Chapman’s widow and daughters so it promotes an amazing cause while also bringing more awareness to what our Special Operations War fighters are capable of in selflessness, sheer drive , determination and skill. If this hadn’t been caught on drone footage , no one would believe if happened or that a soldier could sustain 16 bullet and shrapnel wounds & continue the assault to save 24 of his brothers in arms. I’m sad it doesn’t give quick background to the SEAL they are trying to rescue being their Teamate that fell from their Chinook after a rocket attack , thst the helo crashed and the Team down 1 organized a ride back into the killbox to try to rescue their teamate. Truly super human determination and skill!
I know this is difficult for combat Veterans especially and have really appreciated the number of Spec Ops and military Veteran Channels reacting to the video tho difficult. Getting this out to more and more people is showing SO many people worldwide what caliber of war fighters Americans can be & how selfless. Would also love to hear your commentary on what’s going on, maneuvers , thoughts on different choices being made etc. 2 Green Berets thoughts. Savage Actual Spec Ops channel just reacted to it SWCC/MARSOC bros. Thanks for reading.
Just realized that buck is basically training future potential green berets lol basically even after the army he is indirectly effecting SF candidates by making them more mentally and physically prepared to become green berets… he is practicing the fundamentals of teaching as a green beret without even being in the army anymore hats off to you!! Love your channel.
I really hope the hopefuls are really taking the knowledge & tips seriously. The amount of knowledge transfer you provide for the next generation of SOF is priceless. Thanks for all the hard work Sean & Team! 🏴🤘🏼
thanks homie! we are trying!
Yes I am, and thank you. Won't feel like a headless chicken when I get there.
@@FNGACADEMY how can I be a ranger right out of high school?
@@emmanuelawosusi2365 talk to a recruiter
Heck yeah, they are. My soldier just got selected (18X) last class and began listening long before OSUT. Had me listen to these vids so I’d know how to best support him.
August selection (currently) is a dump fest since it’s the last class of fiscal year.
Just PCSed to Bragg. I've been in for 9 years and figured it's time to give SFAS a shot. I just started watching your prep recommendations and am working on my run time after being a powerlifter for the past 5 years. Definitely taking any and all advice.
glad to help bro!
Personally, I would put it off for a year. I was at Bragg from '09-'15. Since you're at Bragg already, you're already ahead of the ballgame (A LOT of people come to Bragg and have NEVER felt THAT kind of heat and HUMIDITY)!! YOU know what the weather is going to be like and you know that you're going to have to deal with the heat, humidity, ticks, poison ivy/oak, "draw monsters" and (EVEN MORE HATED), the "wait-a-minute vines"!! Do as much land nav as you can...on your own (not just with your unit) in both the summer AND winter. I would disagree a bit with Buck. At Bragg, there is a HUGE difference between the summer and winter. You can SEE land nav points from 100+ meters away in the winter time and it's MUCH easier to do! Yes, you have to pack your "snivel gear", BUT it's NC, NOT NH! (lol). NC has some BAD winter storms BUT they are there are gone and DON'T last for WEEKS at a time and dump FEET of snow. HOWEVER, like he said, that's not going to help you at NIGHT, so make sure that your land nav skills are BEYOND good! Good luck...
Makes me wonder if the old book from around 12-15 years ago called Get Selected is still relevant today.
@@Joe_Friday I bought that years ago! 😂
@@hirise19 As did I when I was contemplating trying out.
So glad i can across this channel. Im prior service army (2010-18) and im in the process of returning to duty and ive been getting in shape hoping i can get shot at RASP
we got you!
Hey Buck, just for your SA the packing list is now the same no matter what time of year it is. So summer classes have to bring all winter items. Awesome video!
That sucks!
My soldier listened to you A LOT before enlisting (18x) and had me listen as well so I’d know how best to support him. He was just selected in the last class. Orientation and the Q await later this year. Thank you for your videos. You helped him “Get Selected” and I learned a lot how best to support by having the info.
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that is awesome to hear! Thank you!
Having spent the last few years dealing with NC summers, I'd rather spend a NC winter running around naked than running down a road in full kit with a 50lb ruck in the middle of summer. Potentially doing SERE in New England during the winter is a different story, but that's my home turf anyway.
Always making my Mondays brighter!
glad to help!
Congrats on the Buck Ruck lol
Nice to see you guys grinding and always being supportive of the community.
Thanks dude!
I'm with you. I hate the cold. I went to Canada and completed their Winter Warfare Course and it was bloody cold. I learned that -40c and -40f were the same.
I love your content dude it’s super helpful especially for meseeing as how I’m joining the army soon! just got done with my GED and I’m talking to recruiters about option 40!!
nice man!
Go right before spring or right before winter so all the foliage is dead and not grown out so draws are easier to go through
another solid one brother!!! I'm trying to get February but might push to April, right in the middle of summer and winter
keep us posted!
I started my Para Commando school in august 89 around high 20s ans low 30s temps, and my Commando school in november around 5°F without what you call snifflegear. At that time we were issued a dennison smock cotton in summergear was that smock with rolled up sleeves, wintergear was sleeves rolled down and a wool commando pull. NO gortex what so ever.
I'm going to be in a winter class
I grew up in the north, the heat in Benning is next level!! but the cold separates the boys from the men
That thumbnail ! The “winter” picture is my squad during squad lanes in Vermont. It’s pretty hilarious where all of our PAO pictures show up.
I am so blessed to be from North Carolina :)
What I got from this “I fly in any weather”
You should make a video on the packing list and how to avoid spiders, snakes, and dangerous wildlife/plants!
Lol, I did selection in February. Vegetation was light but we also had a warm spell over most of the three weeks (~50°). Best of both worlds. Phase 1 sucked.
Y’all are on point with the content! EVERYTIME a question comes to mind, I hop on the TH-cam’s and there is the answer!
I went to January and August classes I’d recommend the cold over the heat
The issue he is talking about is incredibly hindered movement, the vegetation in NC during summer is like walls of netting. Making your way through it takes ten times longer than winter or even fall, early spring would be best except the rain storms are going to be hell on you.
Thanks for the good info Buck.
Hey Buck! Thank you again for the knowledge drops! I was curious if you have a video on how you set up your kits, rifles, and packs! Thanks again y’all are killing it !
I think I bigger question is, when are you ready for selection? Confidence is a big issue for young men while preparing for selection. Any tips or pointers on building self esteem and confidence prior to arriving at selection? Mental preparation is just as important, if not more important than the physical readiness. Any advice on this is greatly appreciated.
October is best for selection. Hands down.
Going through sf training in Cyprus last year during the winter was very difficult, but i'd choose it over summer every time. Yes i hate summer
lol
Sean, you really need to do a video about the effect that the high recruitment demand will have on being in an ODA etc., especially being the SF is a high demand MOS now
will do
@@FNGACADEMY thank you! I’m trying to get an 18x contract soon so it’ll mean a lot!
What and where your coming from players a big roll in this also. I spent some time at Bragg and the winters are not that cold. Having spent 10 yrs at Drum where the cold is real cold and then going to Bragg or Benning in the winter feels like a heat wave.
You should learn in either conditions. As one day you will be faced with both. And learning to deal with weather is something you will encounter all the time. As combat is like 10% of the daily grind...It's the other 90% you need to deal with...
I’m from New Hampshire so the cold is not even an issue for me haha 😂😂😂 I’d probably thrive in the wintertime during selection. I can’t wait to join and get after it! 👊🏻
@Red Watch Im from waaaay up north haha. Close to the canadian border 🤣
when i went to RASP, i got summer and winter at the same time. 15 degrees in the morning and 80 degrees in the afternoon. not exaggerating even a little bit.
Well I would definitely choose summer over winter for all the benefits plus if land nav is harder than get better at it. Winter just sucks
Ruck trainer a 1977 Chevy Impala head block attached to the frame.
I have no dessert or SF experiance. I just live up om the north. With the sivil and military experiance that give:
Thriving in winter time and thriving in a tactical Winter envierment is two different beasts. Just something too think about.
I'm not gonna see snow until I'm enlisted, maybe starting off in the Marines isn't such a bad idea, instead of rushing head on into an environment I haven't interacted with in 14 years and counting
speaking of summer, how many heat cats have you heard of in the summer selection classes?
LETS GOO!!
I’m completely the opposite in love being cold hate the heat.
Sounds similar to a bowhunters experience from early to late season.
Cheers guys. Would you guys do anything with Shift Fire. If so it would be cool to see you guys elaborating on a bu ch of subjects.. thank you foreverything you do stay strong. Keep a Smile On
I heard they're cutting enlisted pay and it will be harder to move up in 2023 budget cuts.
Expect the worst hope for the best at all times. Hooah
exactly
@@FNGACADEMY little vlog response for ya Gents...
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Additionally this is my mission statement from 2020. th-cam.com/video/4Klqhg_Ikic/w-d-xo.html
I’d rather go through in the winter
TLDR: If you go to selection in the winter, you're going to the Q during the summer. If you go to selection during the summer, you are going to the Q during the winter.
Not really...
Hey Buck! Could you do a reaction video on JTF2? 🇨🇦
They’re this Tier 1 spec ops unit that mainly focuses on counterterrorism and hostage rescue. These troops are the most elite soldiers in the Canadian Army. It’s said that they’re the Canadian version of the SEALs and that they “often train with Navy SEALs and Delta Force”.
Feel free to check them out and give your thoughts on them, I think the unit is pretty cool.
Maybe bring a friend or more to react with! 😀
ill check it out
I think its 6's either way. If you can't handle the cold dont go winter, and vise versa. Personally I can do the cold no problem. But I'd still prefer summer. Like you said I'd rather be hot, cuz the cold really sucks the energy out of you.
Many that were selected take ice baths weekly. Working up to 10 minuets. It’s good for your body in recovery and other benefits. You gotta be ok being cold. They also have ice dunks and sheets for those that are heat cat.
Hey Sean did you go through training in Eglin air force base?
Howdy jw ik you don't join for the money but I was wondering if tier 2 get paid better than tier 3
I chose a winter date
let us know how it goes
When is the next load of ruck trainers dropping
This one is set to ship end of month, then we will get next round out, make sure to sign up for email list so you dont miss the alert
Hey buck some kind of crazy high pitch noise coming from your audio
ill check it out
I would take summer. I can deal with heat a lot better. Cold can be far more dangerous and don't assume dehydration is a summer only issue. As far as land navigation, I can't say which would be harder. Depends on if you are just finding points or navigating with an OPFOR. I grew up in the woods so terrain association comes natural and I don't lose my bearings. Learn species of trees from leaves to bark. Practice noting oddities. Storm damage. A squirrel nest in a fork on a oak tree etc. I ,personally, loved land nav. I felt at home and 100% confident.
Most of land nav is at night, in the dark. My soldier went in June. They began about 7/8 pm and went through the night. You read your map by red light. That’s your only light and you don’t walk around with it on.
Those that make it to team week, reveals a lot about oneself. It’s designed to break you and see how good a team member and leader you are when you’re broken, tired, hungry, sleep deprived, have complex problems to solve, your arms are swollen twice their normal size, you have itchy heat rash everywhere because you chose to use that extra 30 min to sleep instead of shower.
@@thelmadickinson6811 Night can be tough practicing light discipline. We did quite a bit at night. I had another guy in my squad that grew up coon hunting. The guys from the city had a quite a bit tougher time at first but most got it. Biggest trouble they had was judging traveled distance. One thing I did noticed is the guys that had trouble doing that had trouble estimating time laspe. Seems to go hand in hand.
@@C-Culper4874 guys that haven’t spent a lot of time out of doors do have some issues in the deep dark woods at night lol. Feral hogs, beaver, big banana spiders, bugs. June was hot but the current class has the added humidity, which was lower in June.
Two questions for you Buck. Do SOF guys ever go on "ultralight" missions, using speed as security? And why does thick vegetation form in draws?
the water runoff. more water feeds the weeds and shitty bushes that thrive in less sunlight. so it just builds up
@@austinduncan5065 That makes sense thanks man.
Hey Buck any tips on nutrition leading up to taking the acft, I'm a week out and I'm looking to be at my best when it comes to game day, thanks.
tracking macros was the best thing i have done so far
@@FNGACADEMY Roger that
Before I even begin I choose summer! Sub freezing temperatures are not fit for humans! I can't freeze to death in summer! Just less things to deal with in summer! 💚💛
Btw, please react to "waltz with Bashir", an Israeli war movie that won many awards! Imho it's the best military movie ever! It's on TH-cam!
When he says heat it's diffrent levels to that also 🤣. I'd rather Iraq or Kuwait heat vs ft Benning Georgia heat plus humidity.
fact! the humidity sucks!
I’m unclear, does a winter sfas -> winter sere/sut? Or is it that a winter sfas -> summer sere/sut?
Any seminars on east coast in 23?
The seminar will be in Lackland AFB, San Antonio.
Buck will transform Air Education Command. Sad this is only a cheap joke☹️
Fr, freezing in training SUCKKKS
THIN RED LINE
THIN RED LINE
THIN RED LINE
Is scuba road a thing during peak winter time? 🤔
Depends on the temp. Once it drops to a certain point they give you an authorized crossing point.
@@markd1059 word. Appreciate it going in January so I was hoping this was the case 😆
@@chrisduncan4406 it’s a good time to go. You’ll be able to move faster in the cooler weather. Bring light gloves built for running. If it’s super cold run your canteen straws under your shirt to keep them from freezing
@@markd1059 much appreciated. I went in sept last year and the weather was perfect. Unfortunately, had an avulsion fracture to my ankle during quarantine and didn’t even get to start the course 😆
SO RAD dude!
thanks man
@@FNGACADEMY Ya welcome!
GOD I MISS THIS INTRO!😭
Winter is Coming
lol
Also dont forget the bugs in summer they will eat you alive both flying and crawling critters
Great point, we were covered in tics on Sage
sup Sean, fuckin new guy here, y'all got any events in the west coast planned?
would it be a good idea to drop weight before selection or stay where I'm at? I'm at 230lbs right now but I think I would be lighter
whatever helps you run and move easier
@@FNGACADEMY also where can i go to get your ruck trainer?
Hello Buck, quick question:
Am I going to be able to apply for SFAS if I served for 1 year in the U.S. Army, and I have US citizenship?
Thanks
Is there an average attrition difference between winter and summer?
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So i guess it’s a good idea to take cold water before winter selection and shout take that Putin ?😭🤦♂️ Anyway in France it’s always winter selections 😅🫡
I did basic in the dead of winter…….
Summer all the way……
I went in the winter. SFAS 03-19. No I didn't make it. Winter SUCKED. Had a dude get frost bite on all his toes. Had to get flown to Womack. He’s a badass Ranger now. Don’t feel bad for him. Punching the tarp in the morning and having ice fall on your face also wasn’t fun. Still want to go back tho.... but not in the winter. lol
While Buck’s talking all I see is Ai generated images/videos, lol.
Might be consuming too much adhd content.
People who prefer summer spend more time inside
1st
boom!
@@FNGACADEMY bro!
@FNGacademy I wanted to ask a special reaction request of you & your crew if not too painful. I’ve noticed the Spec Ops Veteran channels have been bringing awareness to & reacting to the Viral drone footage of USAF Combat Controller John Chapman’s actions (just a fraction of his actions) that earned him the Medal of Honor (the first ever recorded footage of the actions that earned them) while attached to a SEAL Team in Afghanistan.
The other Spec Ops channels (Savage Actual, a number of British Spec Ops & Royal Marine Commando channels like GenDit, other Combat Veteran channels like Combat Arms, lone Human, Jameson Travels, the Estonian Soldier, Funker, blastcap badger, as well as a ton of military active and veteran channels from allied militaries & even Chinese, Russian & North Korean veterans defectors military channels have been reacting to it to bring awareness to this act of heroism & get out to TH-cam viewers what our Spec Ops are selflessly SO capable of & the type of heroic events that happen in these conflicts.
reacting to it I know is very difficult for Veterans , especially combat Vets & Spec Ops but What a way to reach so many!
I was SHOCKED actuslly seeing this pre-assault that went from a night mountaintop insertion to a rocket attack and loosing their Teamate out the back of the Chinook, controlled crash, immediate rescue mission via same pilot piloting the rescue Chinook, to insert & assault in about the worst scenario possible, to casualties , turned 1 man stand against 24 Uzbek & Chechen mercenaries , 16 bullet & shrapnel wounds , hand to hand combat, continuing the fight to save his retreating team & the inbound QRF saving 24 American war fighters lives. The viral video put together by veteran combat controller was to make aware & promote his book on John Chapman’s life and this operation BUT the book sales ALSO benefit Chapman’s widow & daughters & it’s also got an A list Hollywood movie in the making about this unreal footage we are able to see of his beyond super human heart & drive. He qualified for TWO Medals of Honor BUT 1 of them was protested & blocked by Hillary Clinton & her yes men (another Benghazi like disgusting moment). But like 13 hours she hoped it’d never get out, this too was declassified after over 15 years & his amazing actions have been seen & her disgraceful offensive decision is becoming known but more importantly we can see something truly superhuman, something no one would believe if this footage didn’t exist. I’m greatful a movie is being made because it deserves it and Honors the 7 US Spec Ops legends who lost their lives that day.
I know everyone would appreciate your input & commentary on this unreal video! I’ve watched EVERY reaction to the video on all of TH-cam, all of the foreign war fighters videos as well & it’s SO touching to see such heartfelt responses and often tears from war fighters from around the world, friendly nations and near peer threat nations. The movie bieng made will surely spike more reactions but hope IF it’s something you feel ok doing , that you’ll consider it if not too emotionally difficult.