It's not just Sgt. Major Pope's rank, it is his immense presence and prior knowledge of his achievements and the personal sacrifice he [and his mates] went through willingly, these are the men whom set the high standards for other like-minded individuals to strive for, meeting someone like this is something you cannot put into words.. let alone comprehend; according to your comment at least. @MilkTankz
@gnobel They wouldn't understand what it means to be around a great warrior. I had that same experience while in the Army it's called the upmost respect.
We still have special operation units… these guys are a rare breed for sure. But we have way more guys in the military nowadays than we did back then. Socom and JSOC is larger than ever.
As a former Marine, the only regret I have is not having done Special Ops or tried for Special Forces when I was still fresh out. These guys are something else. Salute to Sgt. Major!
Should have went 03. During my time, 02’-06’ SF Sat on their ass a lot too. When grunts were kicking doors down every single day. +\- as always. Only SF we saw across the wire were some Marine HET guys, and a CIA Squirrel who … drug us around for about 9 days doing C&S missions until he vanished and we went back to the company.
I REGRET NOT GOING INFANTRY AS WELL. I WAS A 2311 AMMO TECH. BASICALLY COUNTED BULLETS FOR A LIVING. IF I COULD BACK UP IN TIME, I WOULD HAVE TRAINED UP FOR A CHANCE AT SPECIAL FORCES OF SOME KIND. SEMPER-FI 🇺🇸
Rob, if you look at the film I gave you, you will see Reinald in a hooch with a few Montagnards. Reinard and I were on a mission together with Joe VanDiver. On Sundays I remember Reinald going to church with the Montagnards. He is a quiet and an awesome man but does not remember the mission we were on. ;-)
Thank You for your service Sir. My Pops (navy spook) , Sgt at arms and an XO were at a forward operating base wiped out. The 3 took 3 days to get into friendly territory. The XO died hours before they made contact. He never told us. We had to read it on his Bronze Star w/ "V" Citation after he passed away. He never talked about his tour and a half.
My hat off to you Sir for your service & protecting this country . I know my first Cousin did 3 tours in Vietnam in the Army infantry from New Orleans , La. Competing 3 tours & surviving all 3 tours just to come home & start working on the Mississippi River on a rig boat that got rammed one foggy night never to be found or recovered so thank you for your service & most of all , great to see you beat the odds !!!!!
Great interview. Incredibly adaptable to changing enemy approaches ie timed grenades. Grenade routed in varied path to team rather than straight back. Grenade rather than claymore. Calm intelligent and extremely detail, great leader.
What an amazing warrior; humble; modest; direct; candid and still a gentleman who “has been there!” Great interviewer… asked good questions but let him talk. Best regards from SFA Chapter 5. D-O-L!
Is Max you got that 100% you got that 100% right he is a badass and very respectful and I respect that man 100% thank you again for all that you've done you are a true American a true hero and a patriot God bless
What a badass. Salute to you Mr Pope. Ever notice how these military heroes aren’t loud, brash, self-absorbed, self-aggrandizing or cocky show offs? They saw the most intense combat, faced the incredible odds, witnessed the deaths of their friends & comrades, saw horrific casualties & endured the worst of humanity yet couldn’t be more composed, calm & humble. True gentlemen. They could easily brag about their exploits yet usually just pass it off to their training or comrades. We live in a world obsessed with exhibitionism & voyeurism where flaunting, bragging & oversharing are cheered. These quiet professionals couldn’t be any more humble or nice, & just exude pure humility. It’s a lost art & something that needs to be revived as acting like you’ve been there before & not having the constant need for validation or affirmation is truly the pinnacle of gentlemanly behavior.🫡👍🙂
First off , Welcome Home Brother . I did the 7th A NCO A Bad Toelz pre RVN . Met some 10th guys there at a club , and they told me a few tales . I don't remember what week it was while at the Academy that we got that night off ? Had one teach demo there , pretty cool guy . Anyway I 10-49'd for VN , having been very sick of AGI's CMMI ( 14th Cav ) and other spit & shine BS . Left out of Lewis and landed at CRB , where I saw my first viewing of Puff working out in the distance .. what a 1st night I.C ! Had incoming the following night , with incoming hitting harmlessly on the AF side . Ended up down in lll . Remember my first insert well , plain Jane 91B . Off the active at Quan Loi there were folks getting ready to go over the fence , and monitoring those already over . We did a few days of "stand by " as a reaction team with the SF team in Tay Ninh . Stay strong brother ! Not many of us left .. doc lll corp leg & Blue ....
Compliments to interwiew skills. Because Pope was member of our team over there, all I can say is they were all my kind of people. Delighted we, as viewers, get a chance to catch up with respect for their dedication n professionalism; representing US.
Thanks - it was an honor to interview Pope. He’s a great friend and ally. I invited him to Paris Davis’ MOH ceremony and was elated to have them meet as two of the earliest black green berets.
@@lordoffaiyum9727 THAT'S BS!!! Notice this amazing man didn't mention RACE AT ALL when the interviewer was obviously trying to get him to say something about RACISM at Fort Benning (now, Fort Moore for Hal Moore of IA DRANG VALLEY FAME and testing ejection seats during Korean War...
Sgt Major Pope you are a role model to what soldiers should be like. Your service and accomplishments are outstanding and well appreciated. I was Q qualified in 1972 and was assigned to the 11th Special Forces Group ( USAR) based out of Pederickstown N.J. We were attached to 10th Group out of Fort Devens Massachusetts. I salute you and thank you for your service. De Oppressor Liber. ( DOL) Airborne
Thank You Sir For Service and being Great American . What an amazing man one of the best interviews I've seen Quality Individual . What a life of accomplishments 🇺🇲🙏
I was with the 9th infantry division in 1968 and I don't think anyone can get use to ambushes that led to heavy combat late in the evening like what happened to me and still to this day I can hear combat some nights before bed.
I'll take that compliment - thank you sir! It was honestly a pleasure to interview Pope. He has become a great friend since our first meeting. Please do take a look at our channel on YT for more interviews with outstanding green berets.
I too am strong red/green c/b & is now an immdiate DQ for Spec Ops. Him able to see patterns and things others couldn't is aclear indicator the red/green reject should be not be immediate DQ.
You talk BS sir, Aussie SASR were most feared in Vietnam and taught and were members of MACV, bet you never knew because USA never mentions other's Is a good interview with navy seal Rodger Hayden known in seals as most badass seal in Vietnam and he spent 10 days with SASR because they trained seal's and he states no other SF had the trade craft as the SASR in his whole career. His interview is on JOKOWILINK youtube channel.
Went to Ord spring 1970 after NCO school Ft Benning 11B40 Inf trained with mortar Ait troops . Went up to S F a few times, saw my childhood idol Willie Mays play Baseball ⚾️
They turned the Lee Enfield into a silenced 45 acp. Amazingly quiet. Hell of a ballistic path on the bullet over a 100 yards but soo quiet. The empty case was ejected then into the empty half of the 303 magazine
Wow, I learned a lot from this man and I learned today something about this man. He mentioned something about the zigzag of the wire that I like and I’m 72 years old and I’m still learning.
Kool 💡 idea to protect your radio 📻 with a flack jacket to prevent grenade shrapnel damage to your set , because that was your life line to Air assets for air support and extraction. . Great interview, ( respect ).
Ive know alot of this already growing up hunting in west Virginia. Like not taking a shower three or four days before opening day. Lol deer will Walk right up to deer stand
First, I want to say thank you for your service. I wonder if he ever met my dad? Donald f pope 5th special forces and macv sog. He served 2 tours in vietnam. I can't ask my dad. Unfortunately, he passed away on June 27, 2022.
Sgt. Major Pope is a legend. When I graduated Ranger school we all saw him but we were in awe and afraid to say hello. Amazing human!
@MilkTankz It's weird your reading comprehension is so poor.
It's not just Sgt. Major Pope's rank, it is his immense presence and prior knowledge of his achievements and the personal sacrifice he [and his mates] went through willingly, these are the men whom set the high standards for other like-minded individuals to strive for, meeting someone like this is something you cannot put into words.. let alone comprehend; according to your comment at least. @MilkTankz
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@gnobel They wouldn't understand what it means to be around a great warrior. I had that same experience while in the Army it's called the upmost respect.
America is in desperate need of more men like this gentleman.
Respect
We still have special operation units… these guys are a rare breed for sure. But we have way more guys in the military nowadays than we did back then. Socom and JSOC is larger than ever.
Mr. Pope is such a gentleman! I'm grateful to have sat down and had a few drinks and great conversations with him. Thank you for your stellar service!
As a former Marine, the only regret I have is not having done Special Ops or tried for Special Forces when I was still fresh out. These guys are something else. Salute to Sgt. Major!
Should have went 03. During my time, 02’-06’ SF Sat on their ass a lot too. When grunts were kicking doors down every single day. +\- as always. Only SF we saw across the wire were some Marine HET guys, and a CIA Squirrel who … drug us around for about 9 days doing C&S missions until he vanished and we went back to the company.
@@vSwampFox I hear you brother , too old now. I had a 96 ASVAB and itching to ship, the recruiter knew I was a mark!
I REGRET NOT GOING INFANTRY AS WELL. I WAS A 2311 AMMO TECH. BASICALLY COUNTED BULLETS FOR A LIVING. IF I COULD BACK UP IN TIME, I WOULD HAVE TRAINED UP FOR A CHANCE AT SPECIAL FORCES OF SOME KIND.
SEMPER-FI 🇺🇸
Understated Valor. This Soldier should be a role model for all of us.
My man is the truth a real super trooper he was like one of the founding members of MACV/SOG/USASOC
I loved his improvisation like the vest modification to hold his radio to avoid being the first target to kill.
Mr. Pope is so eloquent but moreover . . . a badass!! Thank you, Sir!
Amazing military career thank you for your service from a fellow veteran .
Rob, if you look at the film I gave you, you will see Reinald in a hooch with a few Montagnards. Reinard and I were on a mission together with Joe VanDiver. On Sundays I remember Reinald going to church with the Montagnards. He is a quiet and an awesome man but does not remember the mission we were on. ;-)
Thanks Jim - i’ll enjoy discussing this with you! Glad to stir some memories. Will speak to Paul about the film.
I always tried to walk the other way when I saw a Sargent major or an officer when I was in the marine corps.
Can you post film on youtube?
Thank You for your service Sir.
My Pops (navy spook) , Sgt at arms and an XO were at a forward operating base wiped out. The 3 took 3 days to get into friendly territory. The XO died hours before they made contact. He never told us. We had to read it on his Bronze Star w/ "V" Citation after he passed away. He never talked about his tour and a half.
My hat off to you Sir for your service & protecting this country . I know my first Cousin did 3 tours in Vietnam in the Army infantry from New Orleans , La. Competing 3 tours & surviving all 3 tours just to come home & start working on the Mississippi River on a rig boat that got rammed one foggy night never to be found or recovered so thank you for your service & most of all , great to see you beat the odds !!!!!
You can tell that he's a very intelligent man. Great contributor, and a good person.
And still so sharp.
MR. Pope my hat is off to you Army Strong brother. Thank you from Ex Army Veteran.
He STILL so much to offer. I’d trust him 100%
He does, I’ll follow him anywhere 👍
A fellow Virginian! Please make a film about this man and his life’s work.
Sitting in front of an American badass hero and such a respected legend 😮 thank you for your service
What a gentleman. Much respect for him. High character person. Really enjoyed his story.
As a veteran l was drafted too but was lucky to just see Korea but was a Vietnam Era veteran on standby,l salute you God bless
A genuine American bad ass soldier!
Every country needs more men like this, proud, respectful, intelligent and hard working.
Such a cool dude.. so chill in his delivery of story
Great interview. Incredibly adaptable to changing enemy approaches ie timed grenades. Grenade routed in varied path to team rather than straight back. Grenade rather than claymore. Calm intelligent and extremely detail, great leader.
Thank you for your service SGM Pope.
All The Way
welcome home brother ....
What an amazing warrior; humble; modest; direct; candid and still a gentleman who “has been there!” Great interviewer… asked good questions but let him talk. Best regards from SFA Chapter 5. D-O-L!
Thank you - much appreciated - we’ve done about 100 by now and hope we do a good job. I appreciate the praise. It’s important to us to do it well.
Mad respect to this gentleman.
Unbelievable! 600rds loadout? That's 30- 20rd mags. Crazy.
Pure Warrior 💯💯🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Is Max you got that 100% you got that 100% right he is a badass and very respectful and I respect that man 100% thank you again for all that you've done you are a true American a true hero and a patriot God bless
What a badass. Salute to you Mr Pope.
Ever notice how these military heroes aren’t loud, brash, self-absorbed, self-aggrandizing or cocky show offs? They saw the most intense combat, faced the incredible odds, witnessed the deaths of their friends & comrades, saw horrific casualties & endured the worst of humanity yet couldn’t be more composed, calm & humble. True gentlemen. They could easily brag about their exploits yet usually just pass it off to their training or comrades.
We live in a world obsessed with exhibitionism & voyeurism where flaunting, bragging & oversharing are cheered. These quiet professionals couldn’t be any more humble or nice, & just exude pure humility. It’s a lost art & something that needs to be revived as acting like you’ve been there before & not having the constant need for validation or affirmation is truly the pinnacle of gentlemanly behavior.🫡👍🙂
An excellent interview, great recall, and delivery, humble just an outstanding individual. The U.S. needs more SGM Pope’s but he is one of a kind.
Thank you man you give me the hell of a job appreciation
First off , Welcome Home Brother . I did the 7th A NCO A Bad Toelz pre RVN . Met some 10th guys there at a club , and they told me a few tales . I don't remember what week it was while at the Academy that we got that night off ? Had one teach demo there , pretty cool guy . Anyway I 10-49'd for VN , having been very sick of AGI's CMMI ( 14th Cav ) and other spit & shine BS . Left out of Lewis and landed at CRB , where I saw my first viewing of Puff working out in the distance .. what a 1st night I.C ! Had incoming the following night , with incoming hitting harmlessly on the AF side . Ended up down in lll . Remember my first insert well , plain Jane 91B . Off the active at Quan Loi there were folks getting ready to go over the fence , and monitoring those already over . We did a few days of "stand by " as a reaction team with the SF team in Tay Ninh . Stay strong brother ! Not many of us left .. doc lll corp leg & Blue ....
Should reach out and get your story on video for posterity
Holy smokes Sgt. Pope is a legend! Awesome interview and insight!
Pls make a movie of this mans life
Great interview.
This is great keeping their stories alive.
Compliments to interwiew skills.
Because Pope was member of our team over there, all I can say is they were all my kind of people.
Delighted we, as viewers, get a chance to catch up with respect for their dedication n professionalism; representing US.
Thanks - it was an honor to interview Pope. He’s a great friend and ally. I invited him to Paris Davis’ MOH ceremony and was elated to have them meet as two of the earliest black green berets.
Thank you for recording and posting this valuable educational video.
JOCKO missed interviewing this MACV SOG operator.
Jocko would be intimidated
I was literally checking SOG CAST to see if I could find an interview with him there.
Him and Shawn Ryan will not interview black soldiers
@@lordoffaiyum9727that’s a lie, Shawn interviewed Remi Adeleke.
@@lordoffaiyum9727 THAT'S BS!!! Notice this amazing man didn't mention RACE AT ALL when the interviewer was obviously trying to get him to say something about RACISM at Fort Benning (now, Fort Moore for Hal Moore of IA DRANG VALLEY FAME and testing ejection seats during Korean War...
Thank you for your outstanding service!
A life most would die to live . Thanks sir . A true bad ass .
Sir, thank you for your service!
Sgt Major Pope you are a role model to what soldiers should be like. Your service and accomplishments are outstanding and well appreciated. I was Q qualified in 1972 and was assigned to the 11th Special Forces Group ( USAR) based out of Pederickstown N.J. We were attached to 10th Group out of Fort Devens Massachusetts. I salute you and thank you for your service. De Oppressor Liber. ( DOL) Airborne
Thank You Sir For Service and being Great American . What an amazing man one of the best interviews I've seen Quality Individual . What a life of accomplishments 🇺🇲🙏
OUTSTANDING, Thank You for Sharing!
I was with the 9th infantry division in 1968 and I don't think anyone can get use to ambushes that led to heavy combat late in the evening like what happened to me and still to this day I can hear combat some nights before bed.
Thank you for bearing this burden for us all
The Vietcong women were more angrier and deadlier than the men because they would shoot you between the eyes or privates.
Awesome interview. Thank you, this guy's a bad ass.
My Father in Law was a Green Beret who served in Nam. Thank You for your Service Sir. 🫡🇺🇲
A very professional polite interviewer as well.
I'll take that compliment - thank you sir!
It was honestly a pleasure to interview Pope.
He has become a great friend since our first meeting.
Please do take a look at our channel on YT for more interviews with outstanding green berets.
@@SavageGameDesign It's great to see respectful interviewing especially with these warriors who received so little during the time they served.
I too am strong red/green c/b & is now an immdiate DQ for Spec Ops.
Him able to see patterns and things others couldn't is aclear indicator the red/green reject should be not be immediate DQ.
Thank you for sharing your life experiences.
Thank you for sharing your story and for your service to our fine country Mr. Pope! You are an exceptional human being! Much respect to you sir! 🇺🇸
These men were the best of the best still today. No unit in military history come close to him. God bless him.❤️🇺🇸
You talk BS sir, Aussie SASR were most feared in Vietnam and taught and were members of MACV, bet you never knew because USA never mentions other's
Is a good interview with navy seal Rodger Hayden known in seals as most badass seal in Vietnam and he spent 10 days with SASR because they trained seal's and he states no other SF had the trade craft as the SASR in his whole career.
His interview is on JOKOWILINK youtube channel.
Thank you for your service !
BRAVO ZULU. Good Interview. Reinald Pope thank you for your service.
ALL THE WAY !!!
Thank you for your service
This is a great interview.
Bob Howard. THee Most decorated US Army Soldier of the Vietnam War
My brother swears these guys saved his lily white ass on a weekly basis!!
Laos and Cambodia and Pleiku 65-67 82nd, 5th SF.
O'Brien ❤️🇺🇲
I enjoyed this video.. Thank you for all that you have done!! Amazing story!!
These guys faced a far more formidable enemy in the Vietcong and Nva then we did in Iraq and Afghanistan. Thank God lol
Awesome 😎
Thank you sir.
Should show this video to young black youths ,to give the inspiration and motivation toknow there is a way out of dispare . Sir you a a roll model
Thank you for your service, sir.
My dad went to basic at Ft. Ord in 1960!
Great listen
He is a smart man. What a great guy
Excellent interview! This man is a warrior and a gentleman. Thank you for your service sir! 🇺🇸
I love this interview!
Thank you for your service. Mr. Pope.
great interview Sgt. Major Pope is the real deal👍👍🙏
Great interview!
This man is very smart, very good interview.
If he's talking about James Downden, he made MSG shortly after Nam. I was under him in the early 80's. Tough as nails.
Great to hear his story first hand.bits no hyperbole: he is a great American. I hope to shake his hand some day.
Thank you for those who haven't thanked your or your comrades 👍🇺🇲.....
Thank you Mr. Pope for your service to our country and your willingness to share your story. I am fascinated by both.
Went to Ord spring 1970 after NCO school Ft Benning 11B40 Inf trained with mortar Ait troops . Went up to S F a few times, saw my childhood idol Willie Mays play Baseball ⚾️
Much Respect ✊🏾
These Mac v SOG guys are treasures. I’m happy they finally got declassified.
Salute sir, thank you.
the year i was born he began his military career
They turned the Lee Enfield into a silenced 45 acp. Amazingly quiet. Hell of a ballistic path on the bullet over a 100 yards but soo quiet. The empty case was ejected then into the empty half of the 303 magazine
Salute to you SGM Pope🇺🇸
Wow, I learned a lot from this man and I learned today something about this man. He mentioned something about the zigzag of the wire that I like and I’m 72 years old and I’m still learning.
Great man very inspiring
Thank you Sir. 🇺🇸
What an amazing guy.
Kool 💡 idea to protect your radio 📻 with a flack jacket to prevent grenade shrapnel damage to your set , because that was your life line to Air assets for air support and extraction. . Great interview, ( respect ).
Whooah, Salute!
Sir, thank you for your Service.
What a man. Great interview. I wish some of his bravery and commitment to his country despite all odds would rub off on today's youth.
Thank you for your service!🇺🇸🫡
Awesome ❤
Ive know alot of this already growing up hunting in west Virginia. Like not taking a shower three or four days before opening day. Lol deer will Walk right up to deer stand
The SPAF pilot he mentions at 1:39:14 is Pete Johnson who talks about flying Magnet A** lol
First, I want to say thank you for your service. I wonder if he ever met my dad? Donald f pope 5th special forces and macv sog. He served 2 tours in vietnam. I can't ask my dad. Unfortunately, he passed away on June 27, 2022.