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75th Ranger Regiment's Regimental Sergeant Major - CSM Brett Johnson
CSM Brett Johnson has served in the U.S. Army for 25 years, having deployed 19 times, with assignments across 75th Ranger Regiment, within Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and as the Garrison Sergeant Major at Fort Moore (Benning).
Brett is currently the Regimental Sergeant Major at 75th Ranger Regiment and he sat down with us to discuss a number of topics.
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0:00:00 Intro
0:10:42 Selection
0:18:50 Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC)
0:24:50 Laying the Foundation
0:29:30 New Leader Imposter Syndrome
0:42:15 75th Ranger Regiment pre/post War and the Future
0:48:50 Taking Care of Rangers - The Holistic Approach
0:58:30 A Combat Story
1:04:45 Favorite Reads
Intro music "Long Way Down" by Silence & Light is used with permission.
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12 июл 2024

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@WilliamJohnson-ci8xs 5 месяцев назад

Actually what he told me was Dad I’m wasting your money and my time in college I would like to go in the Army…. As I always told him go at it hard and he obviously did …. He found his niche very proud of him and my two other kids “ great successful young adults” 😊

@mikaelwilson8049 5 месяцев назад

@hkhkhk919 research them and go from there.

@rhino7933 5 месяцев назад

dont worry about that now. decide when you are ready to join@hkhkhk919

@alamsucksemirisbetter2329 5 месяцев назад

@hkhkhk919both are badass dudes

@sportcardcollector9599 5 месяцев назад

🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

@jonklein7130 5 месяцев назад

That his is skill set

@jaredmartin3728 5 месяцев назад

Served under this man when he was a 2nd Platoon Squad Leader in C Co., 1st Ranger Battalion. He was all about the men. One of my most respected leaders during my military service. When I describe what a true ranger is, HE is one of the men that comes to my mind. Him, and Joseph Pope, David Cannon, Everett Ledbetter, and many more during my Charlie Company experience. Thank you, CSM Johnson. RLTW.

@tricksterz 5 месяцев назад

RLTW

@michaelcantwell316 5 месяцев назад

I was just thinking to myself that he seems like a good one, but you never really know right? All of us who've served have had both, so I'm glad to hear it. Respect to you both.

@375JayR 3 месяца назад

Cannon was my 1sgt 2012-2016 B co 3/75. The epitome of Ranger. Wasn’t until I got out that I realized I walked amongst giants. Truly honored to have served next to men like Cannon. 👊🏼🙏🏼🎯

@michaelcantwell316 2 месяца назад

@@375JayR Good to hear. Its easy at the time when you're actively working to ignore the quality of those who are leaders, especially the good ones, as life runs more smoothly, allowing us to focus on other things. I also had some outstanding leadership during my time. For the majority of it really. I can now recognize how fortunate I was. As an everyday big army infantryman, I know just how much work you must have done to earn your spot in that unit. Respect.

@danielking9252 2 месяца назад

Was colonel Kershaw your Battalion commamder?

@Jinir 5 месяцев назад

Army needs more leaders like CSM Johnson. Outstanding.

@I_am_Nikholas_Anthony 5 месяцев назад

Great Ranger. He was coming in the seat at 3rd Battalion when I️ was getting ready to race. The epitome of a phenomenal leader. Very proud of him.

@user-gu8pz1sk9z 5 месяцев назад

Aco 375 🤘🏽

@killervito 3 месяца назад

Semper Fi! Don't care what branch he's a true leader, as combat vet and first responder , Yut !

@futnucks Месяц назад

🖍️😁

@Itan_Hillsan 4 месяца назад

This is the kind of leader where if he told me to run into the heat of battle and fight to the end, I would do it in a heartbeat

@mztech1925 3 месяца назад

What a great leader. I was just a regular infantryman. Wish I'd gone to Ranger school

@omarquijada9979 2 месяца назад

Same here. Wish I'd been more 'hooah' back in my 11B days.

@chuckiepeoples 23 дня назад

@@omarquijada9979I spent 5yrs as a peacetime infantryman ‘97-‘02. What a complete waste of time and energy.

@omarquijada9979 23 дня назад

@chuckiepeoples You did your part. Those 5 years are more than most will ever have the balls to do.

@user-gt5ib1sd1s 4 месяца назад

CSM Johnson, an outstanding leader and Ranger. What an honor it must be to serve under this man. America would be in a better place, if young men (and women) have men of this caliber to look up to and follow. Hope he doesn’t retire anytime soon! The Army is better off with leaders like CSM Johnson.

@lawrencewegz4606 5 месяцев назад

Im just a random MSG. I wish he was my CSM. I appreciate his perspective as a SEL and his perspective as a war fighter. CSM we need leaders like you everywhere. Dont retire, share your perspective Army wide.

@lathanielulofoshio7889 5 месяцев назад

I am really proud that CSM Johnson is the value of the premier raid force. Crazy I met MG Kurilla when I was a bragg and he made a timehack for all units to be released at 1300. Still cleaning weapons around 1330. All I heard was the whole company go to attention and Kurilla who is like 6'7 at least with his staff came into my company. I have never seem my 1SG and CO look more frightened. Long behold we got our early release.

@wayneb1597 5 месяцев назад

I was a private with Brett, great guy then, amazing Ranger career! RLTW!

@richjones859 4 месяца назад

Remember when he was my Ag on my gustaf gun team in 1/75. Knew he would do great things glad it all came to fruition. Best gun team comp champs crushing the 3 miler. RLTW

@mgway4661 5 месяцев назад

I remember him as a SFC & 1SG, glad to see he’s still getting after it

@ozielgamboa989 4 месяца назад

SGM I had the pleasure of meeting you at an undisclosed location, it’s been an honor

@christophergreca742 Месяц назад

One of my personal heroes and to watch him grow into this type of leader/man is simply phenomenal…I could not be prouder!

@ChabbaChabba 4 месяца назад

This guy is the real deal, especially on the nuances of leadership 💪

@cdmalton1806 5 месяцев назад

I went to RIP with him he hasn't changed at all great dude!

@ryanbennett1933 5 месяцев назад

What an impressive and articulate CSM. Ive worked with some good NCO, but nothing like this man. Awesome. RLTW and congrats on a phenomenal career

@Optim40 5 месяцев назад

Count this as the last days of real leadership. Late Millenials and Gen Z are NOT built like this at all. Social media has ruined the quality of the next generation of men and girls. The term "snob" has taken over their entire psyche.

@run_lift_communicate 5 месяцев назад

Watching this just gave some hope and inspiration

@henry-tt7pp 5 месяцев назад

Thanks for a great episode, I downloaded it and can not wait to show it to my son and discussing all the the topics mentioned by this Leader of Men

@kevinb.jonesphotography4571 5 месяцев назад

Great conversation!

@275RGR 4 месяца назад

Grew up in Aco 2/75 with SMAJ Hugh A Roberts.. great man/leader/Ranger. The apple hasnt fallen far... thank you for all of your sacrifice CSM Johnson.

@RR-zl5kg 5 месяцев назад

Serving in the same company with this legend was an experience will always provide me with a source of motivation.

@Ifixmyownstuff 5 месяцев назад

Truly one of the greats. Idk how I stumbled across this. Good episode, good listen. rock solid leader.

@NoCoverCharge 4 месяца назад

I was in 3rd batt back in the 80”$ and got to do a few missions and hang with Sgt . major Purdy he was straight up legend !

@rogerreynolds8338 23 дня назад

Brother was you in 3rd batt 85 july???

@wyattjohnson6529 5 месяцев назад

huge thing i have adopted is being All In All The Time, and hearing this from such a respectable man is so cool.

@History90585 5 месяцев назад

Excellence at best RSM, from a fellow CSM. Thank you for your service and grooming future Rangers. RLTW

@jimo680 5 месяцев назад

Thanks, CSM. Great talk. Great interview. Thanks for the recalibration. Needed to hear that. RLTW. Cco 2/75 '88-'91. God Bless!

@Stones6569 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for your service CSM Johnson. Awesome interview, truly inspirational. If you was to solve our recruiting issues please find a way to get CSM Johnson in front of our young men and women.

@tommymarlowe8798 5 месяцев назад

Proud of your service. We need more leadership like yours. Keep moving forward.

@cmonclair27 5 месяцев назад

A good leader's imprint always stays with you. Mine was Senior DS Holmes, 2/80th Ft. Sill OK. Proudly represented the tab he wore.

@nitronitro1274 5 месяцев назад

Awesome dude! Really like this guy! Stud.

@tigertiger1699 4 месяца назад

🙏🙏🙏 a real privilege to listen.., thank you for NZ🇳🇿 👍🇺🇸

@jwmead72 4 месяца назад

Absolutely humbled to have served with several of the NCOs that the RSM mentioned by name. I appreciate my small part of this time in Ranger History and to have served with these astounding leaders who always set and upheld the standards. RLTW!

@wademccormick4371 5 месяцев назад

Wow, that guy is awesome ❤

@Thebluesky0311 5 месяцев назад

I wish we have more leaders like CSM Brett Johnson in our world. Great guy. Salute!

@theswede5402 2 месяца назад

Ok i want this guy to teach me soldiering now.

@J.fromMI1277 5 месяцев назад

This was a very good and interesting vid. Thank You.

@Mentors4mil 5 месяцев назад

Glad you enjoyed it!

@troysmith6754 5 месяцев назад

Merritt, that's a name I haven't heard in a long time! Monster of dude. Running barefoot over Savannah Bridge, IIRC.

@richjones859 4 месяца назад

Merrit was old School beast

@michaelgriggs395 5 месяцев назад

Thank you for your service Sergeant Major!! OIF07-09 OEF 10-11

@jaygunter3828 4 месяца назад

Great interview.

@richardannaken 4 месяца назад

From a retired Marine, enjoyed listening to this video. I was a grunt or as the Army used to say a leg.

@rob2326 5 месяцев назад

This is a true gentleman!!! Thank you for defending my freedom

@OptimusPrimal115 5 месяцев назад

HURAHHH, CSM Johnson! Well said! We all chose to be there....and I miss it every day. Life is not the same in this humdrum civi life...miss the missions that were "impossible" missions. I tip my hat to you, boss!

@user-zj3cu4wn6j 3 месяца назад

WATCHED THE WHOLE VIDEO. RANGERS LEAD THE WAY IN RESPECT TO CSM JOHNSON HOOAHH, I DO COME FROM A SEMPER FIDELIS BACKGROUND HONORING MY COMMAND MY MARINE CORPS MENTALITY GO NAVY BEAT ARMY, AND EVEN THEN I SAY GO MARINES BEAT NAVY YET WE HAVE NO TEAM YET, HONORING MY COMMAND AS AN ENLISTED MARINE RESPECT HAS TO BE GIVEN TO THOSE SELECT INDIVIDUALS WHO PUT SERVICE BEFORE SELF. I WILL ALWAYS BE A MARINE TO THE CORE AND UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS SO AGAIN COMING FROM A MARINE OOORAH!!! GOD BLESS OUR SERVICE MEMBERS AND GOD BLESS AMERICA 🇺🇸

@EricFapton 5 месяцев назад

This is a TRUE leader!

@bykrydr1380 5 месяцев назад

Enjoyed listening

@josephhelyenek9203 5 месяцев назад

Real American hero, not only because of his achievements but because of his heart and soul.

@andrewburger7343 2 месяца назад

Solid leader, was SGM of 3rd batt when I was there

@bobgudbranson6332 5 месяцев назад

Hoaah! Great leaders make great leaders!

@timpsilageorge934 2 месяца назад

My Father is a Retired Staff Sergeant Major E-9 15 yrs , growing up & learning from him was what got me through rough times in life appreciate your service and salute to the rest of your family Brothers in service thank you !

@futnucks Месяц назад

Staff Sergeant Major?🤨

@nahuumcrafts2450 5 месяцев назад

Awesome interview! Production is top tier. Curious what was used to film 🎥.

@tannersmith99 5 месяцев назад

Pinnacle of military aptitude

@rnbspowa7of69 5 месяцев назад

CSM Johnson has the Job I wanted when I went to go Sign up in 1986.

@jimwatkins2465 2 месяца назад

I was on Hunter Army Airfield 260th Quarter Master Battalion.Jan 89- April 92 Ranger Barracks were behind mine. Great folks .Ranger leadership would task 260th QM for support. To a man the Rangers treated us very well..I was in Awe of them...

@usranger175 4 месяца назад

This is wild. He must have been a few RIP classes before me. Just another dude when I got to 1st bat.

@vincentengongoro2705 3 месяца назад

I'm glad I did instead of wished I would have.. I like that..

@glennsveum1429 5 месяцев назад

The definition of a squared away American. Great interview.

@philipdru9290 4 месяца назад

SFC Merritt was my platoon sergeant, he was a legend!

@christianeasley767 5 месяцев назад

LOVE YOU ALL!!!!!!!!! ❤️🙏🫡🥃🥃😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@andy69696 5 месяцев назад

Interesting book suggestions

@GhostRanger56 4 месяца назад

75 - 80....old school !!

@eddyedwards4274 3 месяца назад

This guy sounds like a phenomenal leader. If only you could get this type and calibre of man into the White House instead of the two very old gentleman who are going to fight it out.

@user-oy4tt4xm8d Месяц назад

Our Rangers deserve the best leadership 👍🏻

@danielcampbell9457 5 месяцев назад

wonder if this is the very same "Brett" that Mike Edwards (also career long ranger and ex RRC operator) mentions in some of his interviews?.

@ralpheastwood9243 5 месяцев назад

DAVID'S mighty Men!!

@BlueMax717 2 месяца назад

I would be curious to see the out processing program the Rangers have in place. I served for 03'-15 and deployed pretty much non-stop my whole career. When I was getting out I remember asking my commander for something. I don't remember what I needed from him but I remember his answer. "Why would I waste my time helping someone who is quitting on the Army when I can be helping soldiers who are still here." Blew my mind and instantly changed my entire mentality of the Army. I never once did another thing for the Army. I finished my year out completely self-centered and selfish. I quit showing up to PT. ACAP and medical appointments non-stop. I just turned in to the biggest shit bag my last year in. What made it worse, nothing really changed positively or negatively. 1 comment from 1 leader changed my entire outlook on the military. I miss my boys of course.

@jasonschumer6007 5 месяцев назад

You probably know my nephew. He’s a sniper. Walked away from dozens of college football scholarships. My dad was a sniper. My uncle was a LRRP and tunnel rat in Vietnam. My great uncle landed on D-Day. He lost his parents and wanted to fight.

@JohnWilliams-wz9vk 3 месяца назад

Never got to Regiment..got tabbed an an E5P...82nd .didn't have RASP..then .CSM SHOCKLEE .RIP

@Shadow_Z7Z 4 месяца назад

My name is Aaron I’m 30 years old from Arizona “ I want to join the Army Rangers I always wanted to since the History of Dday and what I learned in history I don’t think it’s to late, honestly I feel like it’s a calling in my life that won’t leave.. I did the asvab practice test straight off the back without knowing what I’m running in too -‘and i scored a 40-58% right off back. I’m not sure if that’s good. But I’m willing to earn everything along the way.”

@Mentors4mil 4 месяца назад

An AFQT of 50 is above the national average. Your recruiter is the best place to start your journey.

@Shadow_Z7Z 4 месяца назад

@@Mentors4mil yes sir thank you.

@limbanimkorongo319 5 месяцев назад

I was expecting him to discuss rasp 2

@matthewschiebout7384 5 месяцев назад

19 deployments sounds like a lot of time to be away from family

@theintegrityenergygroup5506 2 месяца назад

💪

@mattheww7296 5 месяцев назад

Great dude. I think i used to drive him crazy as a dumbass private! 😂 - Rooftop Snipper

@fernandoescobedo2990 5 месяцев назад

I was in first amored division in Germany too

@joelpierce3940 5 месяцев назад

If you want to live a life of danger, you need to be an Airborne Ranger.

@kevinphillips150 5 месяцев назад

Step it up and go SF/Delta.

@christianhenderson1739 5 месяцев назад

Sf is not a step up from regiment… they have completely different jobs.

@mgway4661 5 месяцев назад

@@christianhenderson1739in certain ways.. it is. Regiment deals with direct action as their forte but that is not the end all be all

@Kakeguru117 5 месяцев назад

@@kevinphillips150can you go from Ranger to Delta?

@denno3124 5 месяцев назад

@Kakeguru117 you can come from anywhere to Delta

@RonKris 5 месяцев назад

I am curious to know what CSM Johnsons thought about the first women in Ranger School and how the standards were lowered for them.

@Mike_and_Ike-xb3io 18 дней назад

It says more about our young men than about the Army recruiting women. If there was a pipeline, women wouldn't an issue

@jeffreylysen7647 5 месяцев назад

Ranger leadership needs to talk about why ranger culture eats their own. Instead of building soldiers up, Regiment cares about image. I watched so many guys get removed because it was easier to hide difficult problems rather than solve them like leaders should. Good rangers tend to end up in a group and the best rangers end up at SMU. only the complaint stay at reg.

@Mentors4mil 5 месяцев назад

Are we talking within the last 15 years or before? I don’t think that is as prevalent as it was in the past, so curious what timeline you are referring to.

@markothwriter 4 месяца назад

There's a lot of reasons to be a blue collar person or an enlisted person. I was an officer. And I did not find it, the brotherhood, as much. But, still glad I did it. At all levels you can still be screwed over by the system. I know some guys kicked out of the Rangers after failiing Ranger School for b.s. reasons.... but I still think that the Army is a great family. The Army tries to take care of people and their family.

@user-sj9se9gl4e 4 месяца назад

Diostebendiga hermano porconplir contudeber mirespeto para todos mis hermanos defuersasespesiales

@personalaccount8914 5 месяцев назад

The RSM looks like a handsome version of Shane Gillis

@cooperdonlin8525 5 месяцев назад

Like an alternate reality where he stayed at West Point 😂

@deathfire096 4 месяца назад

What he said about the Navy SEALs is not true. You are only going to the Fleet as a Boatswain Mate if you fail SEAL training and have NO contract or no A School. Cleaning in the military is part of all branches of lower pay-grades. You get to learn to clean since Boot Camp/Basic Training. When you get to any command at any unit or branch, you are at the bottom and will get all the $hitty and entry level duties until you work yourself up and move up in rank. Boatswain Mate is a lot more than cleaning. It's keeping the ship operational.

@hallenpark 5 месяцев назад

Would The Military Act Against American Citizens If Ordered To? This question has been floating around. I know this is a nonrelated question, but your solders are the tip of the spear.

@brandonsanders2767 5 месяцев назад

Gen kurilla? The centcom cg?

@GhostRanger56 4 месяца назад

hooah...1st Bn... Charlie Co 2nd Plt...

@kevinphillips150 5 месяцев назад

How are the female rangers doing? Any in leadership roles or just wearing the tab?

@Mentors4mil 5 месяцев назад

There have been several in leadership roles, but it’s not openly and outwardly discussed. Our belief on why is because the unit chooses not to highlight anything other than performance. Sex, creed, religion, color, etc. doesn’t have a place and shouldn’t be focused on. Everyone earns their beret each day under the same standard.

@fernandoescobedo2990 5 месяцев назад

I was in 3/325

@chadolson5537 5 месяцев назад

How in the world are you sitting in the middle of a room and getting good sound? Just curious.

@Mentors4mil 5 месяцев назад

Good microphones.

@slipline4threcon688 5 месяцев назад

Did u lead Steve Bell?

@jacobwilson7068 2 месяца назад

I wish the ranger regiment would have like... a peer evaluation, but for the privates to their superiors. I had shitty NCOs in regiment. Everybody knew they were terrible, but we couldn't do anything about it. HEY RSM! Can you start to implement leadership evaluations from the lower enlisted's perspective?

@Mentors4mil 2 месяца назад

Curious. How long ago was your experience? What Battalion?

@jacobwilson7068 2 месяца назад

@@Mentors4mil I got out 9 years ago. 2-75.

@user-oy4tt4xm8d Месяц назад

LTC.Kennedy thanks you as do I

@euphoria2339 5 месяцев назад

I’m 26 turning 27 this year am I old to join ranger regiment?

@Mentors4mil 5 месяцев назад

No. See a recruiter.

@adlerchavez2180 5 месяцев назад

Age is nothing but a number my guy…go check out SFC Brian Marx he talks about how he was 41 when he completed RASP1. Also I had the great pleasure of working with an E5/Sergeant who I believe was 40 when he got to 2nd Ranger Battalion and went to Ranger School at 41 or 42…he was a straight through graduate which is difficult to do but he did and earned his TAB.

@roytsusui1761 5 месяцев назад

NO young man, if your head and body can handle it! GO for it, good luck and prayer's.👍💪😎🇺🇸🙏

@blaynelarson896 5 месяцев назад

I would love too but I have a wife and I just wanna know what my family life would look like but I can’t find any answers anywhere

@Gman12959 3 месяца назад

If you think about the marines aren’t even needed. Army is big enough to do whatever they think they do.

@skatex95 5 месяцев назад

What watch is he wearing?

@Tovashi 5 месяцев назад

Looks like a Garmin Forerunner.

@chrissanders541 5 месяцев назад

could u imagine joing the army and in 24 weeks (12 bravo, airborne, ranger training) being in full special forces combat for less than 30 grand a year, a trained killer for hire like a ranger should be worth 250 thousand a year to hop and pop like they do .. but that's your congressman and senator governing your ethics laws for u.

@lauriewathen9612 Месяц назад

RLTW!

@serenityalreadykno2639 5 месяцев назад

I was told by a green beret; If you want to be treated like an abused dog join the rangers. If you want to be treated like a man with respect join SF.

@savagecub 2 месяца назад

Lots of people have a Ranger Tab. Serving in a Ranger Regiment is entirely different. Just google Ranger PT Test.

@Robert-ky4vx 23 дня назад

We did the RPFT in Infantry battalions lol it's not that hard

@christianeasley767 5 месяцев назад

Stop being silly about the emulation and all that other leadership crap!!!!!! MY BROTHER---you are alive!!!!! It is your duty to tell everybody about every ranger that didn’t make it home!!!!! Congratulations on a job well done!!!!! 98--that was a rough time over in Europe….. SALUTE, DUDE!!!!!! Keep everybody going with that great attitude of love and compassion and aggression!!!!! That’s what brings everybody home!!!! 🫡❤️🙏😢🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸