MMH Podcast #15: Dick Thompson, SOG 1-0, (Part 2)

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  • On this episode of the MMH Podcast Andy interviews Henry L. "Dick" Thompson.
    Dick Thompson, Ph.D., is the President and CEO of High Performing Systems, Inc., and the author of "The Stress Effect: Why Smart Leaders Make Dumb Decisions - And What to Do About It."
    Dick spent 21-years in military service and is an Army combat veteran, Special Forces Operator, Black Ops leader, MACV-SOG 1-0 (team leader), Airborne Ranger, Ironman competitor, Speaker, Author, Psychologist and Life-Time Mensa member. He is also one of the most humble people I have ever met.
    Find him here:
    FB: Dick Thompson
    Instagram: HPS_CEO
    Dick@hpsys.com
    Website: www.hpsys.com
    Stress: www.thestresseffect.com
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  • @edwardnelson9807
    @edwardnelson9807 3 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    How this man didn't get the medal of freaking honor for the R&R mission. Bafflesssss me. Glad I found your podcast.

  • @josephbadulak9146
    @josephbadulak9146 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Grateful for the RICHNESS of this interview's content.
    Just ordered one of Dick Thompson's books.
    Thank you!!!!!

  • @riftraft2015
    @riftraft2015 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ive seen many of Mr Thompsons interviews.
    I dont know how he survived.
    THANK YOU for your service Sir.
    🇺🇸 SALUTE 🇺🇸

  • @russ1046
    @russ1046 3 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Great interview. I have read and heard Dick Thompson before, but I could listen to him speak all day. A man who has the confidence to go over the fence unarmed, un-briefed and with no equipment but still knows he can make the difference if he can get on the ground is completely mind blowing. What an incredible man.

  • @johntibstra4476
    @johntibstra4476 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    That last story I can listen to over and over... always is insane to hear...❤

  • @francsg7622
    @francsg7622 3 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Wow these guys were real men…real super hero’s. Wow What an education that I just received. It takes situational awareness to a whole different level.

  • @nolanepperson2533
    @nolanepperson2533 2 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    If this man isn't awarded the Medal of Honor for jumping 160 ft from a helicopter into the jungle to save a downed chopper crew, then going back the next day to destroy the chopper and recover a pilots body, then the award is meaningless. It's a travesty that these SOG operators don't have a litany of MOH's.

  • @jenpsakiscousin4589
    @jenpsakiscousin4589 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    My uncle was on an A-Team in MacV and had some wild stories of those recon guys. I’m so glad people are getting these guys on video, the stories are unbelievable and need to be heard.

  • @BirdDawg1
    @BirdDawg1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    So this man says "Meet me at the range" and when you show up it's only hand grenades, every position, frag practice. That's hard core. Thank you for sharing your stories sir, my family and I sure do appreciate you.

    • @user-nu4xr1im9z
      @user-nu4xr1im9z 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      And the Seals think there hot shit these SOG dudes are the badest mother fuc**rs to have walked the earth..

  • @Northman.56
    @Northman.56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I like the way with your calm respectful art,you have the trust from these great men.Great podcast.☘

    • @ModernMilitaryHistory
      @ModernMilitaryHistory  2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Thank you very much. New SOG interview coming out this Monday, and more to come.

    • @Northman.56
      @Northman.56 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@ModernMilitaryHistory cheers,looking forward to the interview.

  • @FeWolf
    @FeWolf 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I sent some time in the jungles of Central and South America, I can relate to smell of other people, it always amazes me how you senses come back.

  • @budgibson185
    @budgibson185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    I can’t imagine what he was feeling during that last mission discussed!!!! Mr. Dick is a BEAST

  • @IntheBlood67
    @IntheBlood67 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Attention! Hand Salute!................................................................ Outstanding!

  • @josephbadulak9146
    @josephbadulak9146 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Agreed, Dick Thompson has always kept the company of "Legends".... notwithstanding Dick Meadows..... Only confirms the adage, "Dime con quien andas... y te dire quien eres!"
    Thank you for this superb interview..... this has the feel of being in company of "Legends".

    • @josephbadulak9146
      @josephbadulak9146 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      ....sen loi bout da misspellings

  • @budgibson185
    @budgibson185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Love hearing from Mr. Dick! A true warrior and amazing American

    • @ModernMilitaryHistory
      @ModernMilitaryHistory  3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      He is wonderful to work with. He is coming back to the MMH podcast soon so stay tuned!

    • @budgibson185
      @budgibson185 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@ModernMilitaryHistory glad to hear! Gotta keep the SOG men’s stories alive!

  • @ESerafini91
    @ESerafini91 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Jocko willink did a 3 part interview with him. He did a good job but I really enjoyed yours. You are good sir.

  • @foxboroconsultinggroupinc.7423
    @foxboroconsultinggroupinc.7423 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Dick Thompson is a hero, without a doubt!!

  • @raynorman4315
    @raynorman4315 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Thank You Sir for Your Service. What Man!! Thank You to Your fallen brothers that didn’t make it home!!……

  • @Mosey410
    @Mosey410 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Enjoyed this and look forward to more . A vet I always wanted to here from is Alan “Lurch” Cornett. Served with the 101st LRRPs , Ken Miller , Rey Martinez, Gary Linderer. He has a book called gone native if your not familiar. Figured I’d put it out there.

  • @richardmarkham3540
    @richardmarkham3540 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mr Thompson. God bless you. America needs more smart hardasses like yourself

  • @Jam-vj8ig
    @Jam-vj8ig ปีที่แล้ว +1

    True Macv-Sog Legend !

  • @jonness8927
    @jonness8927 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I understand his ideas with senses. I've spent most of my time in the woods. My friends growing up would play little league baseball or go swimming at the city pool but I would ride my bicycle out near our local golf club and "run" around in the "bush"! Example, squirrel hunting. Not looking for a squirrel but looking for a "flick" of its tail or "listening" for scurring around in the leaves! Listening to the sound of a squirrel "feeding" on a nut can give um away from a long ways! Same with a deer if your stalking. You almost never see a deer before it sees you. But if you're careful you'll see a "flick" of a tail or an ear. Listen....You'll hear a deer way before you'll see it. I also found that you need to look for "horizontal" lines while in the "bush". While in the "bush" you'll notice that most "lines" are vertical! Very few "horizontal" lines in the "bush"!! So you look for horizontal lines which are mostly unusual out there. Example the back of a deer is horizontal!

  • @atilla6612
    @atilla6612 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great Stuff

  • @douglasturner6153
    @douglasturner6153 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    It would be better if the narrator talked about 90% less. No one's interested in his observations. Just let Dick talk more. That said I know what he's saying about that NVA tactic. They called it "hugging the belt"!

  • @donstewart368
    @donstewart368 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I set up 27 clay mores on a daisy chain one night in the A Shau valley. I was scared. 3/5 cav 1969 Vietnam.

  • @tedzehnder961
    @tedzehnder961 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thomson was great the interviewer not so much.His questions were too long.Who is the star of this podcast?

  • @hannibal6173
    @hannibal6173 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I'd love for you to find a Black SOG vet ! I'm sure there's at least one out there... just something to consider for future podcast ideas! Love your channel you just earned a new sub!💯💪🏾

    • @hughescrewchief836
      @hughescrewchief836 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Sgt Mel Hill a SOG legend. He was on the first SOG HALO combat jump. A great friend to the men of SOG. RIP brother Mel

    • @LuckyLarry33
      @LuckyLarry33 ปีที่แล้ว

      Just because he lives in Portland?

  • @josephbadulak9146
    @josephbadulak9146 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I believe any real mensch can suffer PTS... even not having Honorably served.... as me concede to Dynamite Dick.....
    PTS can happen on any normal day shopping (por ex.), if caught crossing street while a motor vehicle racing at a pedestrian crossing it. PTSDeath happens when pedestrian "freezes" as if to watch (or exercise supposed kinesthetic mind control of rogue vehicle😮).
    Between this & Jocko, I'd pay for the quality-viewing presented here.
    Have seen our 'boys' in action.
    Once (or twice) type-specific blood was required for a wounded infantryman. The fellow soldiers from his unit were collected almost instantaneously, at "drop of hat".... n proceeded to help him survive surgery. The more I know.... da more I love my people.

  • @benedicttalor9331
    @benedicttalor9331 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    simple wood craft,a it,s a way of life.

  • @roberttrett1082
    @roberttrett1082 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    How can I contact mr thompson

    • @ModernMilitaryHistory
      @ModernMilitaryHistory  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Dick's contact info in in the video description

    • @BirdDawg1
      @BirdDawg1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd suggest calling him Mr. Thompson if you plan to correspond.

  • @collingalbraith4343
    @collingalbraith4343 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wonder if there was ever any indigenous that took there team leaders out that didn’t listen to them in the jungle...

  • @reeves4660
    @reeves4660 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You gotta stop talking about yourself, stop interrupting the story damn 🗿🗿🗿

  • @tadlovelace6787
    @tadlovelace6787 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    👍

  • @ucm7ucm791
    @ucm7ucm791 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    👂 more..

  • @davewarner7763
    @davewarner7763 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    usa

  • @jamesfaedtke2914
    @jamesfaedtke2914 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this guy, did they not realize what I was doing in there...anyways 😂 Thank you Dick Thompson for your hard and unmatched work for our freedom. 🪖🇺🇲