‘Anyone can kill, and everyone will die.’ Our wrestling coach, Coach Esteppe - not a veteran at all, just a crazy biker who had put some vets underground in self defense Roman soldiers had a slave to remind them that veterans can die to an angry drunkard.
@@k-3402 self defense isn't murder in the USA Try to get the other guy to use a weapon so you can draw on them or use overwhelming deadly force without consequence Are you from another country?
@@chilldudie242 Yea, no. The legalities are always more messy than that. The fact that your coach is telling you stories about vets he "put in the ground" reeks of BS. Just saying
SEALS are given a target to capture, kill, or destroy, and they're damn good at doing it. Green Berets are given a few camels, maps, and bags of money, and told to topple a government. When I was a teenager, one of my scout leaders was a former Green Beret. He was maybe 5' 5" tall and well into his 60s. The guy hiked out from the bottom of the Grand Canyon in the middle of the night without a flashlight during a thunderstorm by himself. We had hiked down that same day. A bunch of teenage athletes were exhausted and shivering and he treated the whole experience like a walk in the park.
@Jesse Gutierrez Yes, that was the point. He accomplished with ease that which trained adults half his age struggled to do. These are the kind of men who serve in special forces.
How does Rangers and Delta compare to the two they are talking about? My family is all marines I always viewed them as like a do it all force but with navy support like corpsman and chaplains. But I always liked how the marines even if you are the cook you are pretty tough.
Never served, but the way he was saying "we're better trained and better equipped, but they get it done",. Reminded me of Heartbreak Ridge "Adapt, overcome".
@@camillahunt3247 I have seen some within navy ranks (not seals) who look down upon the marines which I’ve never really understood why and what that dynamic is all about.
Marines are the best mass force. Yeah there are more elite out there but those elite are very few in numbers. and operate in very few numbers. If you need 1,000 men then the Marines are what you want (coming from an ex-Navy ex-BUD/S guy).
As a Marine, hearing you two talk about our boys over on ground side in that way was truly heart warming. So much respect for the both of you. Thank you for all you have done for this country. We need more men like the two of you.
There is a lack of standards in conventional support units, but that’s not specific to one branch. There are infantry companies in the national guard that are better trained and disciplined than active duty support units, or were when they were cycling in combat tours. I believe it is more about the MOS than it is the branch. There is more that goes into the character of the soldier or marine than just boot camp, which seems to be where the perception for most civilians stops.
I'm a marine. Didn't get to see combat but did my damn best to uphold the traditions and mindset of those before to my best ability. It's an honor to hear these two speak so well of the organization. Thanks gentleman and may you inspire those who follow us. Oorah!
@@kevinc.cucumber3697 Spoken like a true keyboard Rambo who has never actually seen combat. Every gun-ho 18-year-old who joins the army thinks they want to be in combat until they actually are. After they would rather be anywhere else. Every soldier who goes to war comes back with PTSD, every single one! Some are just better at hiding it than others.
@@jacobleb420 i admit, i never saw combat and i believe you’re right. Doesn’t change the fact that what i said is the truth. Every veteran was a naive infantryman at some point. What do you think they joined and trained for.
My father lost his life as a Marine Corps Medevac pilot during the Vietnam war. My mom held his service as a United States Marine in the highest regard. She loved the Marine Corps with all of her heart. After watching this video a couple of years ago i shared with her the kind words that were spoken about the Marines. She was so proud. Thank you both so much! Today would have been her birthday. Thinking about her as i rewatch this video. Semper Fi mom
My Dad was a Green Beret in Vietnam. He did three combat tours. He was always proud of what he did, and what he accomplished. He taught me to love our military like family. We are different branches of the same family tree, he would say. My Dad passed away last September 2019, buried with full military honors. Listening to you, Jocko, has helped me. You remind me of him, strong, patient, honorable. I listened when he spoke his wisdom. Am proud to listen to yours. Thank you. A still grieving Army brat.
As a Marine, I get choked up when I hear guys like this talk about the respect they have for a Marine rifle company. I try to live my life outside the Corps with the values that kind of talk deserves. Thank you
Growing up, I loved the Navy, still do. But as I grew up, hearing about how Marines were, I kind of changed my mind and wish I could have gone into the Marines instead. Sadly, medical kept me out.
My brother is a Recon Marine, was in the marines for 8 years. He’s inactive duty now but it’s great to see SEALS guys respecting them too. He’s currently running a business creating specialized gear he developed while in the marines.
I was in the Army and couldn't get in the Marines because I went to a boys home , but will say I hold the Marines in very high regards .. Any time I ever heard the slightest about Marines being in the battle ground , peoples ears would perk up man.. We know what y'all go thru and would donate our entire damn force to help y'all if need be lol.. That's respect ! But y'all got stuff handled ,somehow :] !!! ✊
As a former USAF PJ, back at the end of the Cold War, I got to work with people from all different branches and disciplines, and it was one of the best parts of the job, for me.
I was fortunate to work with SEALs, Rangers, Green Berets, Marine Force Recon. I was just lucky to work with them because I was nothing special myself. I just had certain training that matched some of their mission sets. But what an education! I was a remote sensor specialist with training in hand emplacement of a variety of different sensors. I loved sneak-n-peek where the perfect mission involved not a single shot being fired and nobody ever knew we were there. Intelligence collection behind the lines.
Back in 2001 before 9/11 there was a show called Combat Missions, they had Navy Seals, Green Beret's, Delta, Recon Marines, Rangers, a CIA operative and a few other branches and mixed them all up as teams to go on the same simulated combat mission each week using miles gear, what impressed me the most was how each of those teams worked together almost flawlessly when it came time for the mission.
One of the former SEALs that was on that show, Scott Hevensen, deployed to Iraq with Blackwater contractors. His team was ambushed and killed in Fallujah. Their bodies were hung from the bridge there. Fair Winds and Following Seas.
As a 15-year Regular Army Combat Medic, I've had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of units from around the US military' Navy EOD, Marine Corps Infantry, SF, PJs, USAF JTACs, Civil Affairs, and "State Department" off the top of my head. One thing that has consistently - and I mean EVERY FUCKING TIME - impressed me is the inter-service professionalism. We talk shit about each other all day long back in garrison but when you're kicking sand on the two-way range, all that BS falls to the wayside and we make shit happen.
15 year 11B and I concur. I’d like to add one thing. As a young grunt I thought i was hot shit until I saw a combat medics full battle gear. Hats off to you brother. You guys are truly badass 🍻
When we are on the two way rifle range all that inter service rivalry goes away. Two of my closest friends in this world are jar heads! We still fuck with each other but would lay down our lives for one another also! If one of us is in trouble hell hath no furry greater than a couple of jar heads and a us army ranger! Of course the ranger is the brains behind it all. Just saying!
@null null Got to give our jar heads some love! They may not fight smart but they do fight hard! MARSOC don't even compare to to a ranger! Who does everybody call when there ass is in trouble? Sure as hell aint the marines or the the seals! Its always Rangers that go get their asses!
My great-grandpa was on a destroyer in the Navy during WWII. The marines and the sailors often spoke highly of each other for the work they put into helping each other out in the field during battle.
Different missions, same goal, same team. We're like a dysfunctional family; we clown each other mercilessly, but if someone else starts something, it's on.
Who’s more of a powerful, carnivorous apex predator, a lion or an Alaskan bear? Answer: both will tear you a new asshole with one swipe of their paw! 😆
@@Jt-hn6lp Delta force is a tier 1 unit along with Seal team six with falls under JSOC so you don't compare them to tier 2 units like Green berets, Seals, Rangers, marsoc.
As a marine ground pounder. Thank you. Thank you for understanding what we are. We are the dog you open the cage towards the enemy and hope you can wrangle back in. That's what we where breed to do. It's what we lived for, died for, and loved doing. Thank you a million times over for this.
I understand being competitive & being driven to out perform. But hearing you guys show respect for all our forces & the specific jobs they do is refreshing. It’s all about competition until someone gives up everything for you.
As a Venezuelan, I would follow these guys anywhere anytime. I just want my freedom back; I want my home back. Edit: The comment is old, but just a disclaimer. Yes, the sanctions by the US hit the country hard, but it's just salt in a wound that has been long open. Russia, China, Cuba, and recently Iran, have been looting my country for far too long, decades in the case of Cuba. Am I willing to take the risk with the "imperialist" US? Yes, where do I sign? Most Venezuelans just want a strong ally to give us training and support, that's it. We'll fight our own war, but we need someone to teach us how.
I believe Heraclitus said it best, "Out of 100 soldiers, 10 shouldn't be there, 80 are targets, 9 are real fighters and we're lucky to have them, Ah, but 1, he is a real Warrior and will bring the others back." (paraphrased)
When I was in the Navy I was just an enlisted boatswains mate VBSS guy/coxswain(Rhib pilot) doing alot of anti piracy work and I met a few SF guys. But the guys I was most impressed by only because I never knew much about them was the Coast Guard (puddle jumpers) those dudes were awesome at their job and were total professionals as well as absolute beast! God bless our country and our military!
My best friend in HS was an airborne ranger and on his leaves he'd travel up with a few of his boys and the stories you'd hear and the antics they'd start was just awesome to be around. I know the shit he went through to get to that level and I respect special forces so much. Havent seen him in a while he went through a bad bout of alcoholism and got stuff straight and married but he pulled away from all his HS guys saying he'd want to go back to that life if he hung with us too much. I respect for his health and his family he needed to do that but I miss him all the time. Me and his wife will DM a few times a year so I can check in. She knew I was the guy who protected him when he was home and wasnt deployed and when he'd be on a bender who would sit next to his bed checking his breathing and that he wasnt throwing up in bed. Everytime we said goodbye I'd say dont be a hero and he'd reply no promises. To this day those were the last words we said to eachother.
I was in little bar in Needles CA, with my GB buddy. He said gotta go now there's gonna be a fight.. I said how do you know.. says see that guy over there and the dude next table. By gotta go. Sure enough half hour later shit happens with the 2 dudes. I never questioned his 6th sense ever.lol
As an M60 gunner in the USMC I was always jealous of the gear all you SF guys got, but always had the utmost respect for SF guys. Knowing a little of what it took to get through the Recon, or STA indocs, and that your training programs were intense AF, the few times I even got to see you guys I was thinking to myself "I am glad as fuck you guys are on my side."
I have family member's from both side's and I loved both of y'alls answers, and would like to thank for y'alls service and dedication to this Great Great Nation.
Jocko i am 28 year strength and conditioning coach who also has a trade qualification as A carpenter !!! Your podcast pushed me to achieve the lifelong dream of joining the Australian army Much love xx #fanboiii
As an American, we love our brothers down under! Australia is full of HARD men, and great warriors. We love you guys, stay safe and have fun in the Army
Should go and check out the comments from Ben Roberts-Smith before you enlist mate. Former SASR trooper and VC winner says he would advise against joining the army now. What does that say about the organisation. Additionally the ADF has been turned into a Marxist shit show.
I graduated from the Coast Guard Academy, but I was fortunate enough to spend a semester at the Naval Academy. When I arrived, I was immediately welcomed as a member of the company. While I was there, I understood and experienced the idea of one team. Even during the Army Navy game one of the most intense rivalries in sports it never waned even after the disappointment of Army winning for the first time in 15 years. Since this experience I have always felt a sense of pride and teamwork with everyone who stepped forward and join any branch of the military.
with cheap pay Bush wanted to cut our combat pay the GOP wouldn't pass 30 bills for vets the Dems wanted to cut the 1 trillion dollar spending bill every 4 years why? Go to the Arizona desert and see all our new Equipment Planes Tanks APC and shit loads of other stuff rotting away instead of paying the Vets
@@installshieldwizard3017 China bought all the land, precious metals ect. Militarily they may not be there yet but there's a reason for the timing of the Ukraine war... It's all weakening the US petro dollar. US isn't a superpower anymore. China may very well be the next superpower with all the wealth they've accumulated throughout the years by using worthless fiat money to buy actual assets. I believe that's why the US turned on the printer in 2020, the pandemic was just a smoke screen. Notice how the US Dollar index (DXY) actually went up instead of down compared to other currencies, after printing like 25% of the supply in 1 year. They basically created world wide inflation and weaker currencies just buy USD because it's the least risky fiat to hold. I'm pretty sure they knew all that before printing 10.5 trillions of dollars. It's all about the economy now. Russia chose to attack Ukraine just as inflation was high to put pressure on oil prices and benefit from higher export prices. They don't really fight for ideology, it's all about resources and power for these fucking politicians.
That's great to hear that even the gods of war (navy seals/green berets) still acknowledge the lowly grunt. Marines and army infantry are bad ass dudes and glad they to hear them get some props from the top.
It's pretty motivating to hear men of their stature give props to everyday grunts. More often than not we question our profession while we're trying to fall asleep in the dirt after a day of nothing but discomfort. Thanks brothers. Much respect.
As a Former Marine. It warms my heart. To have these 2 warriors give us props. We are generally the unsung heroes. But we understand our roles within certain operations. We just accept it’s part of our job. Ty Gentleman, and of course TY both for your service
@@saprano1972 I get that... really I do. But I'm not an active Marine and I don't want to mislead anyone that I'm currently active. I don't mind former Marine. Just never ex-marine. It's been since the early 80s since I left Recon. And I don't know if I could make it today... All that tech stuff blows my mind. Just give me my rifle and compass. Oohrah!
Damn it's awesome to see these guys showing respect for everyone, even the regular folks who aren't SF. That really is what it means to be a true leader!
He aint lying either my husband of 10 years has been married 5 times 1 from Honduras 2 Panamanian and 1 from Thailand all of which he met during his tours during the invasion of panama. He spent the majority of his career in 3rd group and he wouldnt trade any of it for the world. I think all of our service members are ALL under appreciated. My hats off to you all.
I have to say this was so refreshing to hear them talk respectfully about the different branches and that all the specialists are good at their specialized jobs and they all do different things. It's wonderful to see the respect for the entire team instead of how it used to be where their loyalty was in Question if they did not deride a different branch. I hate to see a divided house for together we are stronger. Save the smack talk for the enemies, work together and kick the crap out of them. That's what it is all about. Way to be classy guys, thank you. It instills confidence with us civilians.
My late uncle was a Green Beret. My late Cousin was a Marine.My late Grandfathers& My late Pop Mark were all Army. Respect TO ALL The Military. I Thank EVERY ONE OF YOU For your Service. God bless you&your Families.
Facinating to hear the differences and the respect these guys have for eachother. It's not just a "mines bigger" contest. Even for the countless talented guys that were not in special forces.
My friend served in Iraq in 2004. He talked about how on base they’d be sitting around talking trying to relax before being sent out, and he said anytime a delta guy would show up that there was an electricity in the air. He said you could feel the presence of greatness unlike any other. They were a different breed of human.
Delta have a very specific mission and here is the thing nobody really knows what it is. Only Delta knows exactly what their mission is. And even members of Delta Force do not know what the selection process is. It is so shrouded in mystery that even members do not know. And probably within Delta there are specialized groups that are so clandestined that other members of Delta are unaware. Delta are army special forces.
bighand69 Delta is very impressive and what I like is they are mostly Army but they allow anyone from any branch to try out and serve with them, and I think that diversity and taking the best across the board makes them truly elite.
bighand69 Lol they know what their mission is it’s pretty well documented as is a lot of their selection process. Delta has essentially the same mission set as DEVGRU. The main thing that differs is they have different areas of jurisdiction. For example from when the Iraq war kicked off to about 2006, Delta would carry out operations in Iraq while Team 6 had Afghanistan. Somewhere along the line delta started taking heavy losses so DEVGRU got called in near the end of the war into some blended units. Both units were so similarly trained and capable that they were able to seamlessly mix a bunch of their troops without any issue. This is also why DEVGRU got bin Laden, it was just an issue of experience in the area as they had been operating in the eastern Afghanistan region for several years at that point. You can find all of this information and more in books written by former SEALs and Delta guys. Again, this is all pretty well documented.
@@bighands69 The selection process is for Delta is if you wanna go you send an email and you'll get one of 3 options. You get an optional brief on those 3 task forces, they're also every branch.
Devgru At first I had the reaction that most people would have. I asked how he would’ve known someone was delta. He said delta guys got so much more leniency. He said he’s seen one delta guy walking around base with a cigar and bath robe lol. All those guys know who’s who. He said beards make SF stand out more than anything and civilian clothes. From what he said they’d appear on base for a few days then you wouldn’t see them again. He said they’re also typically really quiet.
Hearing these two highly respected men show so much respect and regard to the USMC community is one of the highest compliments. Makes you even more proud to be a Devil Dog! Thankful to have these type Men and Women in the US Military.
Anthony Hernandez. Yes, Semper Fidelis, the motto of the Marine Corps. It’s Latin meaning “Always Faithful” The Marine Corps uses it to say “ Always Faithful to God, Country and Corps”. Abbreviated you’ll see it as “Semper Fi”. Also a common greeting between Marines.
One of my best friends was a Navy Seal and was out working at our local PD - Sept 11 happened & he went into the Air Force - ended up as a rescue paratrooper when he retired a few years ago he got his dream job at SIG.
This is the best comparative explanation I’ve heard of our military branches. Thanks for sharing. One of my biggest regrets is not volunteering for U.S. military service. I would have been better for it and matured a lot sooner. Thank you to all who serve with honor. God bless.
As a Former Army guy, I learn as a child that everyone has a purpose and everyone has their own mission merits. You cant have one without the other three.. Regardless of branch affiliation, I am proud to be Army and I am proud to call all branches part of my Family! Stay safe everyone!
Can we take a second here and recognize what Tim Kennedy accomplished as part of the “Pineapple Express” in Kabul the last few weeks. This will be next to “pipe hitter” in the urban dictionary like tomorrow. SFMF from an old Marine
I just loved this. Stone professionals with nothing but honesty and respect for their cross-branch 'brothers in arms.' I remember going through MOS training and finding out that the the SF guys were to a man the most quiet, soft-spoken guys you'd ever care to meet. I'd expect the same of SEALs, MARSOC, ET Al.
As a former Army 11B I look up to all operators as rockstars. Shoot the guys I served with who had earned Ranger tabs….. rockstars. So hearing Jocko give us some love and respect meant a lot to me. Normally, whenever ive had the privilege of talking to an operator I normally get that vibe that they look at anything i’ve done as not worthy to be mentioned in a convo. The day I earned my CIB the bullets and bombs meant to kill us were just as real. Thank you again, Jocko.
I love when Jocko pointed out how in ANY group or organization, there are guys you wonder how they got there. I've always said, "You know, not everyone finished at the top of the class." :)
My grandpa was drafted straight into the Marines out of high school. He’s always had that tough squared away attitude that they’re known for. His brother went into the army, and they always had that rivalry. But god forbid he heard anyone else dog on another branch. He always was down for the banter, but he’s a firm believer that you can’t hate on anyone who served. I’m glad to see these guys talking up a branch that they weren’t even a part of. It’s one of those little sign of respect that I think is most important in today’s world.
In a way that’s true. Where it differs is in what you bring to the table thereafter. As an airline pilot, the guy next to me may have struggled through flight school but still passed and got his/her license. But may not be able to get the aircraft out of a life threatening situation. I get his point.
Kendrick Carroll it is true. If you’re a doctor it doesn’t matter if you were the lowest ranked doctor out there if you qualified. If you didn’t pass your boards you wouldn’t be a doctor.
Though I didnt serve, i love his story about the combat engineers from Pennsylvania reserves who were incredibly brilliant efficient and professional while building their forward operation bases in the city under fire. They constructed fortresses in days with sand, shovels, dozers. Really puts into perspective the esprit d corp they have for each unit no matter if its a supply group, a spec ops group, engineering, MP, shipmen, etc. Every ant in the colony is essential to the highest standard they muster for their respective roles.
I think this is very well said, it also shows us the political side of spec ops. Obviously no one would wanna fight against seals or green berets but everyone has a different mission, and that’s what makes every single one “special” in what they do.
Former Leg Infantry here and i would say i served in some damn good units with a long heritage that i would have fought against anybody and been confident of winning. only seen the Special Forces Soldiers infrequently while in but i got to know a few of them later in life through the VFW in my area (Southern Co) and really enjoy the Humility of most of them. Does not matter weather SEALS or Green Beret.
Of course you have better gear. The Marines are the red haired step children in the black haired family. The Marines overall budget is the lowest of the combat branches. Every Marine is first and foremost a rifleman.
My buddy in college used to be in the marines and said they would put pieces of cardboard on their gun to fix their sights. Respect to those guys but I wish they got more funding.
Former Navy, worked side by side with Marines. Have to echo how awesome it is to see operators of their caliber validate what everyone in the service and who has served knows… Hoorah Marines!
