I was in the LRRP platoon with Dale from '83-'85. He was much more quiet and laid back then. I thought of him as a California surfer dude. The last I heard before I ETSed in '87 was that he had passed the land nav course for Delta. Flash forward a couple of decades and I see a guy on Stars Earn Stripes called Dale Comstock, and I couldn't believe it was the same guy until he started talking and flashed a wry grin. It has been amazing to learn how much he has experienced in his life.
@@soilentgreenhomestead3933I’m starting to understand that 95% of Delta Force were just humble and kind individuals. Unlike the hazing and disrespect from some seals who think theyre above others
Delta has a huge selection from the 75th I did 7 years with the 10th mountain as a 11B went to Ranger school after my first deployment but I regret not staying the course when I was at R.I.P in 07 I think if I waited a little longer before I enlisted I would have been more successful since I literally turned 18 in basic so I was physically tuff but my mental wasn’t there yet
You know what I like about these interviews? They make me realize how little I've done in my life. Some might find that depressing, I find it inspiring.
If someone else showed me Dale's resume I would laugh and say must be a internet airsoft ninja warrior, What a freaking insane life path Dale carved out, and conquered! Thanks for the interview!
He goes full speed like that all the time. I have had the pleasure of spending time with him and his family. They are all high speed, high drive very awesome.
Truly one of the best podcasts out as far as combat. You ask all the right questions and NEVER cut your guests off mid sentence. Something other hosts fail at. Keep it up brother! Dale is a true American patriot! We should be extremely grateful he's on our side. Served our country with honor & integrity. One of a kind man. 🇺🇲💪🏼
I want to see him on Alex Jones. Definitely two guys that wouldn't let each other get a word in edge wise. It'd be two people talking at the same time about different angles of the same subject. 😅
That mental visualization thing is 100% legit. I didn’t know it had a name but did it before my last promotional. Mentally visualized myself doing the tasks, feeling the textures, the way my arms moved, taking in smells, trying to feel the air outside. I’d never done it before but I passed my promotional with the second highest score, and was 0.5 pts away from first. Guys complimented how well I did, my captain even said I’d performed like he’d never seen before. It’s crazy but I’m telling you it works.
Visualization techniques are an incredible skill to have. Some people, like Nikola Tesla, had superhuman visualization skills…to the point where he NEVER made a prototype by hand, only in his mind. In his brain he could literally see how each material and component would fit together in crazy detail. He could visualize how each individual electron would move within his inventions. He would fix it perfectly in his mind before doing anything by hand. When he finally felt satisfied with his visualized machine, he would take the materials in the real world to create it. He never considered anything he made by hand to be a “prototype” because he made hundreds of prototypes in his head.
Definitely works, I helped research it and witnessed it first hand . Obviously there are many variations in application, all conditions helped improve performance compared to the control. One condition used top level swimmers to visualise getting a personal best, by visualising what they will smell, hear, see, feel at each stage right through to getting a pb. They massively improved, increasing significantly Personal bests compared to the control group. Negative states and feelings associated with the anxiety of pre-race pressure, were managed far far better.
Fyi... When i say helped research it I wasn't the lead or anything I was a research assistant straight after getting a degree and assisted on a few studies as a part time job Lol
It works very well with skateboarding. I used to struggle with certain tricks. Then I would just visualize the trick over and over and over until I could feel the mechanics of it. After a while I developed a plan, executed it, and got my trick.
Jocko needs to get him on for 4 to 5 hours. Although I had to take multiple breaks listening to him for just 2 hours. I had to take breaks bc I got tired just trying to keep up with listening to him! LOL
Give your body back the things to what it needs. You have a lot of potential and energy to use. Isolate the problems and fight to get to being healthy and better. Work on your goals and objectives. Keep the negative out.
It would be really cool to have PatMac, Dale Comstock, Geo and John Mcphee all on a podcast together. Thanks for the upload! And thank you both for your service! God bless
These guys are a whole different level of soldier I was an infantry grunt with an extreme dibilitating fear of heights i managed to make it through jump school then Day 3 of Rasp 35 feet up before the rope the vertigo got so intense i passed out fell head first hit the water jacked my self up pretty good and that was the end of ranger school for me and any further persuit of that career path after that i was happy just getting to put on the uniform every day being a soldier , gettin deployed training new privates on the M2A3 bradley fighting vehicle
You recognized your failure . . . regrouped, and now serve more professionally in a task more suited, to your abilities ! I'd bet most others, woulda quit ! 🤗🇺🇸
@@paulsuprono7225 Wow Man I really appreciate u saying that. The way u put that I feel like I can put that in the past for good now maybe keep it as a good war story to tell my drinken buddy’s I. The bar lmao and. as always. RANGERS LEAD THE WAY !!! HOOAH !!
This guy is amazing. I too got my start in the 82nd Airborne, the difference is that's where i ended my career too . That was enough for me! This guy blows my mind..
Yeah, me too exactly. I was in from 1975-1978 and while we were running we'd seen Delta force out in Ft. Bragg running too. Of course we had no idea how badass Delta force was then
I will go to my grave with the regret that I did not serve in the Military. I believe or at least I hope that I would have excelled as a warrior, I have this ache in my heart that I didn't join! I did help raise 3 beautiful girls that I am so proud of. They are humble, over achievers, but first of all they understands that family is the only people that will be there for you on your last days on this earth. I love my girls and I hope they find their happiness. I want to give thanks to the men & women that did sacrifice there own needs for others of this great country.
It's a waste of time. Meat blender for men who were better suited to change their community's . My biggest regret in life was joining the army. How safe do you feel about Iraq Iran Syria Libya etc right now ? All my friends are dead and I'm disabled shits retarded
John D, my first night at Parris Island was July 4, 1986. I was the highest shooter out of our company of 470+ guys, was awarded the Leatherneck Marksmanship Award, was meritoriously promoted to PFC, and then graduated Infantry Training School at Camp LeJeune about 3 months later. I was offered the ONE slot to try out for sniper school but respectfully declined when I learned you had to get jump qualified first. I joined the infantry to stay on the ground! (No one told me about all the thrilling helo rides and trips on C-130s) I even spent 3 weeks training with SF guys at Camp Dawson-2nd BTN, 19th SFG-and when those guys came parachuting in, around midnight, I was in awe of their fearlessness (even though they lost one man to a broken leg on the jump into a heavily wooded area in the pitch black) and I then REALLY regretted not taking the challenge of getting to at least try to make it to sniper school. But that was 1986-1990. They were even letting people out early because they were closing bases across the country. I was honorably discharged, finished college with a history degree, got married and raised a daughter and son that I couldn’t be more proud of. I even did the stay at home dad thing for nearly 10 years. I didn’t do anything during my 4 years except hump and M-60 Echo 3 around and go half deaf firing at targets and wondering if something would kick-off before my hitch was up. Raising your kids right is a sacrifice too. Don’t forget that. So thank YOU for your service. Semper Fi.
@@gregusmc2868 Yes, the most of my friends went to Honduras in 86 and met some lbfm's. That is a tidbit I thought I would put out there. No matter if you were a cook or the tip of the spear, you made the conscious decision to join and we all should be grateful. No matter if you are a great patriot or Gomer pile. Thank you Dude. It's nothing like that now and we are in dyer need of strong god fearing men.
1:27:36 Love this story. “Why quit now? It’s all downhill- I can roll down the hill!” Another favourite: 1:44:36 “we weren’t out there murdering anybody… indiscriminately.”
This man is the real deal for sure, i used to carry one of my grand daughters wooly mits, and cyrystals aswel, used to collect stones every where we went, the mans awesome.
All I can say is outstanding this is gotta be the best interview I've ever heard before including Jocko and Mike Ritland and if you are being compared to them you are in rare air but man this guy is definitely done it all and is enjoying life now as well unbelievable and leaves me speechless have a good day.
I was at Ft. Kobbe, next to Howard AFB, in '93 and 94' and had come from Ft. Lewis, the home of 1st S.F. Group. I had heard stories and watched the footage of the comandancia raid. I crossed paths with an S.F. guy on Kobbe beach and wanted to pick his brain about Just Cause, but I was only welcomed by him as a second guy for a woman's friend that he was trying to bed. So nice to gain a bit of insight into that op over the bridge. Bring on part 2 Ryan. Always nice to hear these sorts of first hand accounts. Thank you both for a great interview 👌🏻
Dale keeps hitting you with the experience man. "There's no such things as an uber achiever or over achiever, you're either an achiever or you're not" that got me.
Holy.. honest to heart everything Mr. Comstock has done what is what I've dreamed about doing. I've wanted to get in delta force and eventually my own PMC towards the end of my career. I've never seen anyone that has already done something what I've dreamed of doing. Thank you for making this video Sir.
Wow, my imagination and prayers of troubleshooting en-route gave me great success in my chosen career. This works. Mr. Comstock is the premier motivational speaker, thanks! Between you and Striker Meyers my library grows
It's funny listening to the selection process from the unit because it clearly has SAS written all over it thanks to Charlie Beckworth. It's amusing to see how cleverly the process was put together. Candidates are left to their own and it's absolutely the best method of testing self assurance. Dale is another example of no matter the language or accent a determined human will get shit done.
I always read the comments before I dive into a 2 hr interview. So I don't know what the "crystal" is about yet? Ok, I got to the "Crystal" part, kinda lame? But all together a good interview!. #RLTW 🇺🇸 🇺🇸
Great interview. I like that you just let these guys talk. This channel is not just interesting in its own right, it's a RESOURCE. Just like you see these interviews with the old WWII vets. It's a great insight into how these guys think, why they do what they do etc. Thanks so much for what you're doing.
Brother, from day one you've been KILLING IT. your interviews are absolutely top notch, with insightful, intelligent questions. Im in love with Mike Drop, but you're my favorite side piece, which makes you every bit equal, and maybe better!!!! From one vet to another, thank you for your service, and your continued contributions to the community and its followers. I love Combat Story!!!!!!💯💥💥💥💥💥☝️👊🇺🇸
Also he was not the youngest. That honor belongs to a guy that was on the Desert One Mission, first name was Barry. Plus anyone who thinks there are BadAss for sure are legends in their own mind and those who idolize them are for sure sheep.
@@fortunateson2659 Or it’s marketing hyperbole. Gotta sell the book, right? The difference between people like Dale Comstock and the rest of the population comes down to one thing: self belief. If you don’t have it, you don’t make it. He has it but people mislabel it as narcissism etc. Narcissism is a compensation and it’s empty belief. What Dale Comstock has is conviction. There is a huge difference between the two. One is false, one is real. Many people seem unaware of the subtle distinction. People buy into a person like this because of that person’s conviction so they want to achieve similar results but what they fail to understand is that they will never achieve to that level without an inner core of absolute self belief. They try to achieve the external outcomes with none of the inner foundations. The whole self help industry makes a killing off these people because they keep selling them products, coaching and courses that lead to no permanent change so they come back for more.
I enjoyed the fuck out of this guy. I loved his mindset and how he uses it to succeed in his life. All your guests are very exciting to listen to. The parts about his father and daughter's hair and the crystal was so cool. I would do it all again too.
Dale sharing his experiences as his Dad, then retired, moving the family here and there chasing a decent job,, kids trying to adapt and 'fit in' just wasn't happening. Yep,, my step Dad was first Navy, then when the Army Air Corp [later the US Air Force] was formed he took an interservice transfer [there was a monitary incentive] and joined. 31 years total service then he retired in '65. His life was miserable, we 4 kids lives were too. Adapting to civilian life, making friends was tough 'cause we moved alot. I and many, many other 'SERVICE BRATS' totally understand where Dale's coming from.
As an Army Brat to a Career Officer, can confirm. Also, Its hard for "Non-Military" folks, to understand and relate to it. When I meet other "Brats", there's a bit of a bond automatically and conversation flows easier, especially if they're from the same Branch.
I could totally see this guy, Pat Mac, and Tom Satterly on the most elite fighting force in the world. They all have a very similar attitude and personality.
My first introduction to Mr. Comstock was on the VHS tapes that I purchased from TRS. He thought he self-defense system called "American Combat Karate". Didn't know anything about this guy, and it's cool how many more times his name has come up since then. This guy has done it all.
I always tell guys i work with 50-60 is still a young working mans age. My dad is 55 and still does flooring everyday. But yeah this guy is getting it!! He just spit a whole interview without taking a breath. Badass
November 1985, " The Flood" We we were coming on Post from convoying from Fort Knox. The Bragg boys area's on Post got wiped out as ours did. The Pink Palace was cut in half by the water and "Stuff" was everywhere. That was Crazy Times for all units on Post.
Delta definitely creates a personality trait. This bro and pat Mac are very similar in mannerisms. They speak the same, kind of hyper and excited. Killers even as they age, unlike other spec ops guys that tend to let themselves go and become civilized.
@@rck228 I guess my point was if seals are surfing and craft beer, delta is the Daytona 500 and coors light. The vibe is down to earth and raw. At least from the personalities I’ve listened to. Delta guys come off like stone cold Steve Austin
@@Discipline_equals_freedom No that's just the steroids. To assume that one Unit has the monopoly on a personality type over the other is pretty ignorant. There are just as many craft beer drinking surfers in CAG and the opposite for the seals, you just dont see or hear about them.
@@arighteousname5882 I think the ignorant statement is claiming they are on steroids, not that I care an iota. I was making a joke and in the words of our “illustrious” president, come on man.
@@Discipline_equals_freedom C'mon man. If you dont think Pat or dale were not on the sauce or at the very least TRT to look that good at the age they are at now then I dont know what to tell you. Not that theres anything wrong with taking that stuff. I could care less as well but c'mon they definitely have that look about them.
He's some warrior! Amazing life. You guys check out the story of 'Crazy Jack Churchill'.....this dude was killing nazi soldiers with a bow and arrow in ww2 and carried a sword into battle and much much more.......crazy english officer! Much love from the UK 🇬🇧❤️
South African here. Our special forces are colloquially known as "Recces" but their official name is the "South African Special Forces Brigade". We also have a police unit colloquially known as "Takies" but officially the South African Special Task Force which is basically the police version of the Recces. Both renowned and badass.
DALE I would love for you to be on the Shawn Ryan show . He's a very good guy was a seal but does real good interviews. One thing I have noticed all of you team guys communication skills are awesome.
The glory of being a soldier ends when you realize attorneys, politicians and non combatants are directing human life into harms way.... and glory begins when war is over. Peace is the only trophy that endures. In granite.
