Jocko Podcast 248: Hot Sh*t, You Don't Know Sh*t. SOG Chronicles w John Stryker Meyer
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0:00:00 - Opening
0:07:10 - John Stryker Meyer. SOG Chronicles.
2:18:57 - Final Thoughts and take-aways.
2:34:59 - How to Stay on THE PATH
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2:54:51 - Closing Gratitude.
I think its safe to say... Tilt is everyone's favorite guest
Him and Dick Thompson
...have to add also Hayden
Absolutely.
For me it's a tie, BFT Tony too.
Tilt All Day! I’d love an interview with Tom Norris and Nguyen Van Kiet the Seal and ARVN Seal who rescued BAT21 . They made that movie with Gene Hackman and Dannie Glover. Turned out the true story was crazier then the movie. Great guys.
Jocko could bring John Stryker Meyer on 5 million times and it still wouldn’t get old
Dude i FUCKING know when i listen to him its like listening to my late grandfather and his stories about nam !
These stories are absolutely mind boggling.
Agreed incredible what these sog guys got into
I agree. The SOG stories are definitely the most insane battle stories of modern warfare. These guys were as close to superhuman as as reality could allow.
I love to hangout with john
Tilt is such a badass he welcomed Jocko to his own podcast!!😂😂🤙
thought I was only one to catch that one LOL
When you automatically own every room you've ever been in for 50 years, you can do that
Lmao i didnt notice that at first 😂😂
Tilt, 74 years old and STILL looking after his brothers, sharp as a tack, champion man.
This guy could kick the shit out of me and I'm 23
@@JohnDoe69986 yeah, and during his kicking he probably doesn’t touch you! But you’re sure as hell kicked!
I agree with you 100%, this man is freaking hatred hero and just unbelievable it's unbelievable that he stole right there alive I mean what they went through over there in some in God for us to come back and tell us the story because they destroyed to be no more people so bad that you know the guys that fought that Vietnam and made him seem like they were just killers and stuff like that and these guys were doing what they were supposed to be doing for our government no support from people which just turned around on them didn't back him up if they've done so much for this country for the veterans if it wasn't for the Vietnam veterans a lot of the veterans would have got anything anymore thank God for that my father who was a Korean War veteran used to say thank God for the Vietnam veterans because they were the ones that pushed for everything for us all of us I just the Vietnam veterans all of veterans thank God for them God bless him and the ones that died rest peace because they are the real true heroes and these guys that come back they are Patriots and heroes is what God bless him God Bless America long live the republic
For 20 years tilt had to keep these events secret. Dudes like him deserve at least a DSC. They earned it. Thanks Jocko for giving them a platform so their stories are finally heard. 🇺🇸
@Texas Outlaw you're right about that!
@Texas Outlaw So does Tilt, taking a 6 man team to locate 3 regiments ( 30k troops ) and living to tell the tale, not to mention all his other missions, what a legends.
So does Dick Thompson for jumping out of a friggen chopper with an M-16, a bandolier with 4 mags, down a rope that burned thru his hands... only to crash and fall thru about 100 feet of canopy. ALL BY HIMSELF, Just to get to a SOG team and some downed pilots. HOLY SHIT.
@@jaysonwastell2602 gangster shit to the nth
He didn't keep them secret for 20 years, in the 80's he started writing about them for Soldier of Fortune magazine under a pseudonym.
Paraphrasing, “Special Forces say teach a man to fish instead of giving him a fish. The SEALS just kill the fish.” Maybe the funniest thing Jocko ever said.
Right I liked that to
Would literally pay double retail for jocko/ tilt to narrate all of these stories. Tilt is the best
Or a compilation video of tilts laugh
Right!? Man learning about the sog is something abnormally satisfying
Isn’t that what’s happening now. For free. They are busy men. Leave them be.
Tilt narrates "across the fence" on audible
@@johnnybobtrucker4416 ima check that out. Thank you
Podcasts with John Stryker Meyer is a solid business model! His experiences are just incredible. We need Lynn Black next. That's got to happen.
We need to get all the info we can out of these guys. This info IMO is extremely valuable and will save lives in future wars.
Black! Yes! Total beast
Have you seen this clip of Jocko? It’s too damn funny!!
th-cam.com/video/dJ3S-LI7tZE/w-d-xo.html
Tilt said Lynne declined to come on. He’s out the war behind him. And I don’t blame him. I imagine the images of October 5th still stay with him forever. He killed thousands of men that day. That’s not something you can take lightly
@@cusefan5510 yea man no doubt. Not to mention the scenes in his mind of the amazing men that died that day must burn so badly. Like that of Huang the heroic legend who was left on the trail just near the Helo that finally got them out of that hell. He was bleeding out so bad they layed him down and when Black went back for him (without a weapon) he found Huang covered in leeches and mosquitoes draining the last of his blood and Huang pulled out his pistol shakily to hold off the incoming VC and told Black to get to the chopper, then in Vietnamese said “I die” and shot himself before the VC got to him.
It struck me so hard, what a legend. I can’t imagine what it’s like to have such a warrior give their last moments for you like that.
I watch this podcast regularly to constantly remind myself how to take responsibility for my life and to feel strengthened by that. Today is a hard day.
Today my dad told me my uncle is dying of pancreatic cancer complications. We can’t even go to the hospital to say goodbye because of this virus. I am very close to him and he’s been a mentor of sorts in my life. He’s an engineer who has made a big impact on many people’s lives.
My family thinks the odds are very grim, only my cousin, his son, is holding on to hope. This is very tough and I just felt the need to write about it. It’s hard to think we may not be able to see him if he passes away.
Very sorry for what you are going through. Love big, be strong and give thanks for having a great family.
Sharon Triana it will be okay. No matter what, you will be able to get through this. Let yourself deal with it and don’t fight that... let yourself mourn and then continue on being strong.
So sorry Stay strong and hold on to the memories
Thanks for sharing that. I lost my stepfather last year from cancer. All you can do is be there for your family and be strong for them
I will keep your family in my prayers to the Gods. Keep your head up 🇺🇸🤘💚🖤🤘🇺🇸
Thank you all so much for your kind words to a total stranger. My uncle died yesterday at 1pm. He never woke up from a coma he was in. My dad has been torn by this, I’ve never seen him like this. This was his only brother and they were the two closest people in the world. I’m trying to be there for him and for my cousin, it’s all I can do. The hard thing about it is that it wasn’t a bad cancer, the doctor said he could have lived with it for the rest of his life and been fine but my uncle was persistent he wanted to remove it surgically and that’s when everything went wrong. They removed it but the surgery caused many other serious problems. So it’s hard to process someone who was so healthy and full of life just a month ago, all of a sudden gone. It’s awful but we will have to get through it together. Thanks again. God bless.
Phone rings deep in the Laotian jungle: 'Hello, 5th special forces group how may we help you?'
That was Awesome!!
And then they laugh about it OMG.
That was one of the best parts of the story!
🤣🤣🤣
Like dialing 9-1-1...DAMN!
I listen to these repeatedly as I drive across our country.
THANK YOU ALL
I've enjoyed every one of Tilt's appearances, but I think he's really found his stride in this episode. Thanks so much for documenting and sharing these incredible stories!
@Jason King Its really great the view he has on the indig...he is a great credit to the United States of America
The intro was hard to listen to. My family is from Laos and many died in the secret war in support of US troops. I am the first to be born in the USA and serve in the US military.
At times I am heartbroken about the history of my family’s past. Other times, I am full of gratitude to be born as an American.
Thanks for writing this book. To this day, all my family members who experience trauma from the war, would not talk about it and still feel betrayed from the Americans who left them to died. This book seems to open up on the kept secrets in that war. Thanks
If not for honoring the agreement between laos and the u.s. to keep it neutral, which the north Vietnamese didn't, things would have been a lot different... without safe passage through laos, it would have been difficult for the north to use Cambodia at all and seriously affected their supply chain.
Thanks for your service and thank you to your family and others that helped Americans in that war. It was a very ugly situation, no doubt.
Politicians suck. All the green berets felt terrible for leaving their friends behind
The SOG chronicles episodes are easily my fave
Best podcasts by far. I never get many opportunities to read stuff that’s not for school since I’m in college right now and I’m also broke as heck but I’m actually strongly considering buying Tilts books
1:39:00 When Tilt asks Jocko "Can you imagine?" He barely got "imagine" out before Jocko replies succinctly "No" lol. Fucking bonkers what these guys did
Yeah, I agree. These are great
This is where I come for strength while I'm in one of the most difficult most toughest battles of my life .
Just when I felt like I wouldn't win this battle that it was just too big for me to overcome, weight has lifted from my shoulders. I haven't seen it just yet , but I can feel my blessings, what feels like happiness , peace and strength within myself I have not felt in many years .
Thank you to everyone that makes this podcast possible .
Special thanks to your guests too !
🙏💪😊
Go forth and GET AFTER IT brother
If you haven't listened to the Charlie Plumb and Bill Reeder podcasts, do so they are great and have helped me to gain strength in my personal battles. Just keep fighting any way you can brother.
@Johnny Mad Dog
#Takes1ToKnow1
Funny "Sound" you typed
What are you like a 6 year old who has to read aloud to have comprehension ?
@Johnny Mad Dog you're in the wrong place champ, people are here because they love Jocko's outlook on life and his strength and leadership. Can you imagine him ever telling a struggling fan that they're weak?
Take some time and try harder. To everyone here you just sound damaged. I hope you find what you're looking for.
@Johnny Mad Dog something has to be wrong and broken for you to belittle other people, especially calling someone that is struggling mentally "weak". All the men here know it. Bravado like this is always fake.
I hope the Jocko podcast helps you the way it helps a lot of the other folks here. I don't know how old you are, but one day I hope that you become a man.
It's a sin to be late to a Tilt podcast
one of the unforgivable sins, God will, but you wont forgive yourself.
Have you seen this clip of Jocko? It’s hilarious!! 😂
th-cam.com/video/dJ3S-LI7tZE/w-d-xo.html
I am a month late...forgive me St. Michael, for I have sinned
@@theonereborn9299You do not need to be forgiven by a "saint", only by God through faith in Jesus Christ our Lord.
HBO should make a show about these guys. Awesome podcasts.
Id give my left nut for a SOG series like band of brothers, have Tilt play a COVY or something haha
For a second i wanted to comment that hbo is not capable to produce shows like band of brothers anymore... but the i remembered HBO Chernobyl. They treated that material with respect so if they can get those guys to make a show about this one that could be great
@@mtrunkello bro as i was typing it i was thinking the same exact thing, hbo turned into vice news and shows about gay this and transexual that, no historical basis to anything, but then Chernobyl came out and i was blown away. Heard that the makers of game of thrones were supposed to do a show where the south won the civil war but it got shut down, hopefully they stoke the historical fires some more in the future even if its mostly fiction.
@@kingofskate08 yea hopefully. But im afraid that they wont make any 19-20 century us army movies in the next decade because of the policy dictated by the chinese communists and us cancel mobs. They are afraid for their invesment. Medieval era shows are more likely because they dont stir up nothingburger controversies. Sad thing really considering real fucking heros are still walking among us from recent wars. Heros who made unbelivable sacrifices, yet people are whorshipping one dimensional fictional characters from tv shows.
@@mtrunkello couldnt have said it any better myself. Kids today get taught that its wrong to have pride and get demonized for wanting to learn about real history. Thats why these podcasts are super valuable.
Woke up to pee 2 hours before my alarm soundsChecked my youtube feed and realized this was just posted and I decided to say F sleeping! I own all of these books. I bought SOG Chronicles and On The Ground when Tilt made his first appearance on Jocko. I WAS HOOKED ON SOG stories! I hope Dick Thompson comes back soon, with more stories from his tour.
Have you read John Plasters SOG
Great book on SOG , he ran missions in the triboarder area out of CCC . Cambodia Laos North Vietnam.
Frank Miller has one called 15 months in SOG that’s really good too and a few others. I love Tilts book and was so stoked when they started coming out .
@@Mosey410 Yeah Plaster's book is very good. Those SOG men were incredible.
I’m glad I’m not the only one! I can’t believe my ears, this story must be told, it is absolutely mind boggling!
@@Mosey410 you should check out across the fence by john stryker meyer
@@khonsulew4499 I got it . Have Lynn Blacks book too . Whiskey Tango Foxtrot. There’s a couple new ones I haven’t picked up yet. Also have the SOG books written by Harvey Saal . I also recommend books by Gary Linderer and all those crazy cats from 58th Inf.LRRPs
Along with Blood on the Risers and Very Crazy GI about a LRRP that switches to the Cav Blues after being overrun on one of his first missions.
4 am with coffee in my cup. Let's get after it gents
I wanna see a baking show with Jocko.
Same lighting as this,
same intensity.
Same Jocko but explaining to you how to most efficiently make cupcakes.
🤣🤣🤣🇺🇲💪👍
Check out Tim Kennedy’s cooking episodes
*Black and White film
*Jocko walks in to frame.
" this is how I used to make cookies in Fallujah"
He would make the most delicious chocolate cupcakes with calleabaut chocolate, and homemade cream cheese frosting... then he would rig them with c4, surround them with claymores and have 2 USMC scout snipers holding overwatch. Chuck Norris would sneak thru and snag one of those cupcakes and hand deliver it to Jockos mom for giving birth to such an amazing person.
I would pay to watch that, no doubt.
I have been obsessed with these SOG stories! Listen to all the audible books while im working.
SOG stories are among my favorite to listen to. Thank you for this as always Jocko and Echo 🙏
Tilt is a national treasure
All SOG warrior's are National treasure's
Hell yea Tilt's the man
@Semper Fortis
#Takes1ToKnow1
Stay salty ;-D
Holy shit, I just listened the prior podcast with Tilt, and now Im met with a smile as I see this just fresh outta the oven. AIRBORNE
From a Former Royal Marine, these SOG podcasts are the best I’ve listened too. Fantastic work Jocko!
Todays going to be a great day on the road listening to these men
If you get a chance, say hello to 3rd para for me. 👍🇺🇸
@@SGobuck
That bunch of future scaffolders why ?
Strength and Guile ;-D
Seeing Tilt pop up on my TH-cam, was the highlight of my day, SOG warriors inspire me to be better and give me hope. It's like listening to an actual "action movie", the way these events even came to be told with the horror that came with them is unbelievable. I'm happy to know their are men like them out there!
Couldn't say it any better.... Well put Dylan.
Mr. MIKE ROSE deserves a medal of honor! He is the definition of an 'Merican hero!! Thank you President Trump!!
@ trumpster gave the dude the medal of honour you silly goose
Doesn't get any better than Tilt's chuckle as Jocko is explaining another mission impossible
I've honestly learned more about Vietnam era geopolitical history from these podcasts than I did in years of history classes. Not sure if that was due to crap teachers and curriculum... or how amazing these podcasts are! What I do know is I am GRATEFUL. For these books and discussions. For these warriors, and most of all, the fallen and MIA. God bless you all.
I hope lynn black can do the podcast someday
Hope so too. WTF is on its way to me, looking forward to reading it.
You said it man... Would be really cool to have Tilt, Dick Thompson, Cowboy, and Lin Black all at once... Could you imagine??? Too bad we lost the Frenchman (RIP Brother) cuz he'd be cool in that group too... But it seems like Lin Black was involved in everything... Sure hope he does come on here one day...
...AND finish WTF part 2!
John Stryker Meyer - and all U.S. Special Forces Men - are a national treasure. Fullstop.
You have the pacific, band of brothers and generation kill now all we need is a mini series following rt idaho
Or SOG in general. Some bad mother fuckers
You don't need series like those you said above. You could play as one of the SOGs and SEALs in DLC "Prairie Fire" of ARMA 3 game.
@@ramal5708 I understand that but I also can’t afford a $1000 + pc to play it rn but I can afford an hbo subscription
@@ramal5708 the prairie fire DLC is a masterpiece
I'll listen to every single podcast you have with Tilt and the guys from SOG regardless of how many that will be (and I hope that is many!!!). Huge respect for these heroes.
Always like to hear about these incredible missions and the men who had the balls to carry them out.
This is a powerful book, simply incredible. (atleast we know CNN has been consistent since 1998 I guess) 😄
Yeah them, MSNBC, & Fox News…..just pathetic.
Almost 1 million subscribers! Awesome!!! Great work you’re doing here man.
Always like hearing about the old timers, never miss a chance to do so- No Country for Old Men.
I listen to these and SogCasts 1-24 over and over and over again. Tilt, Dick Thompson (R&R), Lynn Black, The Frenchman. I fall asleep listening to these every night.
On my worst days in life, these help me realize I have never had a bad day comparatively.
This includes three bouts with cancer, including the worst while going through a nasty divorce.
These guys are all pipe hitters. Heros and National Treasures
As Jacko said under today’s rules of engagement these missions today would never be approved, they’d all be called off, that’s a no go. Gods bless these men and the SF Gods and Angels that watched over them.
Also spend a lot of time in Asia. Time spent in Danang, Marble Mountain and Hue. All hallowed grounds. I thank God for these brave men
these sog podcasts are brilliant. lets get more of these guys on. great work guys. well done.
The thing I love about Jocko's interviews with guys like Tilt and all the other men that served in combat, is that it helps guys like me that never served to better understand what war is really all about. Not that I'll ever know. I won't, cant. BUt to the extent I can, it helps. And these VN era guys...full salute to you men.
Jocko please read the audible version of the SOG chronicles
What kind of sorry bastard would give this a thumbs down? Any chance we have of hearing these stories are a pure blessing, the icing on top is having someone who was there to talk about it. Great job getting this out there gents!! Could listen to this all day!
I was in a head on collision in my truck. Initially tried to open the door to get out but it had been jammed closed. Windows were all busted out though. So I know I went out the window but came out on my feet. I'll never know how I crawled out of a door window and landed on my feet. When shit like that happens your body just kinda auto pilots. My brain said lets get out of this truck and my body just did it.
Ive grown to admire these SOG veterans. They have joined WW2 Airbourne troops and Pacific Theater veterans as my military heros. Jocko, please bring more of these vets on if you can. Their stories deserve an audience.
Cant wait to hear from some of the pilots , also lynn black !!
Would be sick of we could get the judge and executioner on
The most epic stories EVER TOLD. Can’t believe we don’t have movies about SOG yet. Got Across the Fence & read. Amazing.
These two are what is called Honorable Men and getting to listen to these stories by these Men, is an honor.
Seeing the pride Tilt has, the smiles and laughs.....such an awesome experience. Thank you for giving this hero a chance to share his experiences. Keep bringing him and his buddies on. These stories need to be told. I pray they make a movie or something out of these.
I’m Laotian, my late dad fought for the Laotian Royal Army and trained in the US. Thank you Tilt and Jocko for bringing their legacy to light. Cz for years nobody acknowledged Laos was apart of the Vietnam war and fought beside the US. He didn’t say too much about it , ever once in a while when him and my uncles were drunk but maybe have been one of your little guys.
Literally make my friggin day sirs...when you mention to go back and listen previous podcast I feel jealous like when someone tells me they've just started watching sopranos for the first time. A beautiful thing you guys are doing. Truly.
Did the Smashing Pumpkin portion of this Podcast make anyone else laugh out loud? Hearing Echo trying to explain Pumpkin Spice to Jocko was worth the listen alone. Not to mention, every Podcast with John Stryker Meyer sets a new bar for quality and enjoyable listen.
Ever since I started listening to the Jocko podcast regularly my toaster oven is clean as f***
Amazing hearing Jocko call tilt “my hero” they’re so good together and have a wonderful respect for one another
Small world! Former SOG Lieutenant Robert Van Buskirk was one of the Americans on this op and was misquoted by CNN. Met him while helping a buddy a sell a airplane he inherited and Buskirk was the buyer. He has a Rolex and a sapphire pinky ring and I asked if he was SF back in the day. He couldn’t believe I called him out as SF and told us about tailwind. Also crazy is the fact I met James C Parker who was running the battle for the CIA in Laos at the time of Tailwind. Got a call from of of Parker’s former soldiers when he was a Capt with the 25th INF. Tracked down Parker and explain I had one of his guys being denied VA benefits because there was no proof he ever served. James was appalled and helped my get enough sworn affidavits to finally fix the soldiers denial of benefits. Small world!
Tilt is so funny, listening to Jocko read his book. Jocko is reading, Tilt is making surprized noises like he never heard the story before. lol I must have watched each episode 6 or 7 times. I love these videos.
Thank you for more insights into the Vietnam War and Mr. Meyer's service record. I'm 64, old enough to remember our Living Room War, and never did serve because though possessing a 1-H draft card, Pres. Nixon has instituted the all volunteer army and Pres. Ford had ended the war by the time I graduated from high school in 1974. Not to mention that the yellow beret was too often an option. Instead the Lord has lead me to the inner-city where I serve in ministry whereupon spiritual warfare is more apparent besides the flesh and blood we struggle against anyways.
Tilt is a gentleman.....probably the embodiment of the saying...."When you have to kill a man, it costs nothing to be polite" Winston Churchill.
Without a doubt Tilt is probably the nicest, most dangerous men anyone could ever meet.
God bless these podcasts for opening our eyes to the hidden bravery of the SOG and indig operators as well as all their air support.
i would not want a "just another day in SOG" type of day. What legends!
As a prior service marine (airwing) I’m the thankful for men like this who were much tougher and braver than I can imagine
My grandpa was CMSGT Winifred J Smith. 1956-1980 USAF Vietnam macv and went down once on 64-14222 got plenty of pictures and information. Uploaded some to rotorheads through jim burns. You guys are the upmost badasses.
John Stryker Meyer? Thumbs up 👍 before I even begin watching 😉
These SOG stories are truly amazing. Everyone involved in those missions constantly displayed monumental courage in the face of such staggering odds and never wavered. Truly a different breed of men. Nothing but the utmost respect for these guys.
These two together never gets old. The mutual respect. The mutual honor. Fantastic!
Jocko could read me bedtime stories - in fact right now I could use it to fall asleep! NO DISRESPECT!!! - Hoorah!
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE TO THIS COUNTRY. Jocko, I never miss you pod.....but sitting there talking to John Meyer has gotta be the coolest thing ever. Being a warrior yourself you understand better than most. God Bless you Mr.Meyer
Ice cubes in their veins....
Hats off to rotor pilots.....
Thank you for another chapter of Tilt S.O.G. memoirs
Cheers gentlemen
"Whiskey Tango Foxtrot" and the great Lynn Black....🇺🇸💪
Love to see the Bromance that Jocko has for this hero
The daily wire needs to make their mark in the entertainment industry by doing a series of SOG movies.
Glad Tilt is gets enjoyement on this. And is able to be here to tell us these stories. Helps me grateful to be more grateful I didn't have to go thrugh this.
Listen to these podcasts at work man they make the days go by such awesome stories.
YES!!! Jocko has seen it fit to bestow upon us a blessing that is another John stryker Meyer podcast. Couldn’t click fast enough.
I love these SOG chronicles. Thank you John Stryker "Tilt" Meyer! I salute you! 🇺🇸
What a blessing that these stories are finally coming out, especially from the heroes who lived it. I’d imagine that movies, shows and documentaries will be the end result of these brilliant de-briefs from Jocko. I can’t wait to read these books from Mr Meyer and Mr Black.
BOOM !!!! Tilt the legend is back !!!!! Gonna be a good day
Just started watching the channel. I've already bought the first of Stryker's three books on Audible. I intend in owning all three soon enough. Great channel, these interviews are over two hours but go by like nothing. Extremely interesting to listen to. Awesome work.
Thanks Jocko & Echo. You guys run a fantastic show!!!! 👍🏼💯
Amazing stuff. Certainly has an impact on perspective of "rough times."
"These trying times" aren't bad. Our soft coddled asses couldn't handle some real shit.
I like how he refers to CNN as the “Communist News Network” 😂🤣
The reason he refers to them as commie news is because they interviewed General singlaub and he admitted to CNN that he was the one who requested chemical weapons that were used against the nva. And most sog men know nothing of the chemical weapons because of the compartmentalization. But CNN did an extremely good piece on sog. That they didn't like. Because of the obvious war crime. How else do you think these guys were able to get out alive against multiple divisions of nva.
Brandon Stone Stone you seriously believe there is only ONE reason for telling the truth about cnn? Okay.
Brandon Stone Stone moron!
@@brandonstonestone1795 Lol, he called them the commie network because they constantly undermine the republic and literally support communists entrenched in our country.
@@RagnarLothbrok2222 lay off the meth snowflake
Tilt is just a LEGEND of a man. I first heard about the SOG guys a couple of months ago & I just can't get enough of these stories, they're absolutely incredible & I listen to these podcasts at work & I actually get excited to go to work so I can listen to another awesome Jocko podcast, but these SOG podcasts are my favorite yet. Keep up the GREAT work Jocko, Echo, Leif & also to the hardcore Tilt Meyer!
Jocko & Tilt I could listen to non-stop. Very informative & powerful stories of your experiences. John, your voice & little laugh lightens this deep subject as you explain. Thank you for all you've done!!!
Tilt in my all time top 3 favorite guest he might be number 1. on this show, and that’s not taking from any of the other awesome dudes on that’s been on here
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@ 1:00:00 approx re helicopter damage.
I worked on the 53 while in the Air Force. I assume the Marine ships were similarly protected: The pilots sat in seats that had thick metal bottoms, backs and side wings that extended forward enough that the torso was protected. The armor plating was placed at critical bellcranks, tail, intermediate gear boxes and key points of the main transmission. The engine fuel controls were protected, but there was no protection for the compressor or turbine section. Certainly weight was a limiting factor. The main rotor blades could easily take a bullet as it was thin sheet metal but a hole in it may cause a pocket to rise up, affecting the blades tracking, hence a bumpy ride. A hole through the blade's spar would be critical. The drive shafts from the engines to the main transmission and the shaft to the tail gearboxes were hollow and about 4" in diameter. From the engines and to the tail, each section was attached to the other with a stackup of thin stainless steel discs, the assembly was called a Thomas Coupling, the flexability of which compensated for the flexing of the airframe. The placement of the armor plating guarded against ground fire straight up, but once on the ground, eye level fire could hit critical components.
Re 1:40:00 autorotation:
Helicopters have a one-way clutch that mechanically disconnects the engines should they quit, ie a sprag clutch. The main rotor is free to turn. The tail rotor is also driven by the same gears that continue to rotate when the main rotor turns. The upward flow of air spins the main rotor. Rotational speed is partly controlled by dropping the nose and raising/lowering the collective control stick. Biting more air slows the rotation, lowering the collective bites less air and rotor rpm goes up. I think max rpm on the 53 main rotor is 350rpm. Flight controls can only be moved if there is remaining hydraulic pressure. Primary pump drives directly off the main gearbox and secondary and utility pumps are mounted on the accessory gearbox that is mounted fwd of the main gearbox and between the engines. It is driven by a driveshaft out of the main gearbox or the APU. The hydraulics runs at about 3000 psi so any bullet holes to any of the pressure lines would be a spraying mess and fire hazard. It uses Mil-H-5606 red fluid.
Tilt has the sweetest laugh ever! such a humble and special guy!
Thanks Vickers for the heads up on this next follow up podcast
Always awesome to hear from John Stryker Meyer!
I could listen to these stories for days!…”Tilt” is pure Red, White and Blue! 🇺🇸
Wow subscribers have really climbed for this channel in this past year congrats Jocko glad people are listening to these stories. I remember the first story I heard popped up in my recommended and tht sh*t made me tear up while I was at work.👌
4:30 up and listening to Jocko and John gonna be a great day get after it!! Take the high ground or it will take you!!!
I love these SOG missions and hearing about them!!!
Better stories than any action movie and they actually happened. Makes my brain melt.
Thanks so much for putting this out there. All of the SOG stories have been incredible. It's an honor to hear these before the guys can't tell their stories anymore.
This episode did not disappoint! Sitting of the edge of my seat throughout the podcast. True Hero’s 🇺🇸
Humbled and impressed! Thank you for your service.
Great show! Johns stories are great, and his laugh is contagious 🇺🇸
So excited that Tilt is going to do my show. Episode will air April 6
“The NVA threw 600 grenades at them. Of course they were ChiComm grenades so only half went off, but 300 is still a lot of grenades.”
I’m pretty sure they only counted the ones that went off, which means 1,200 were thrown!!! 😱
These podcasts with Tilt are the best content on TH-cam. What a legend!
Thanks for being on our side Tilt!!!
LETS GET JOCKO TO 1,000,000. GOD BLESS AMERICA!🇺🇸
🙏thank you . best podcasts ever are these MAC V SOG stories ! ! ! 🇺🇲 The Lord willing I can hardly wait to hear all these chronicles from Tilt on hopefully many more podcasts to come about the MAC V SOG.