Taliban ambush on US Soldiers shows the chaos of firefights | Combat Reacts

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On this episode of 'Combat Reacts' I review helmet cam footage of US soldiers reacting to contact in Afghanistan. I've formatted this series as an AAR for the public, not just some random reacts video. I hate to be the armchair quarterback, but if one video can save ONE LIFE, I've done my job.
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@jareddavis3495 2 года назад

Sgt. Maj. GLOVER, This is 1-187 3rd BCT 101st Airborne. This was my first team leader. He had just got his E5 while in country before this. OEF 10-11. Paktika Province

@flight2k5 2 года назад

The Army uses SGM as an acronym for Sergeant Major, the marines use Sgt Maj.

@jareddavis3495 2 года назад

@@flight2k5 lol ok yes you're correct. However technically Mike was CSM Glover so..

@FlushingStatic 2 года назад

Armor vs no Armor and u guys still lost..what a shame

@flight2k5 2 года назад

@@FlushingStatic huh?

@flight2k5 2 года назад

@sheldon fords we didn’t lose 🤣😂

@kendelvalle8299 2 года назад

Vietnam era vet. I’ve heard that charge into an ambush tactic military malpractice advice before. Actually we never did it. Like here, we laid down suppressive fire, popped the blooper and tried to flank. Our radio guy stayed down and communicated while at the same time watching our back. I was the corpsman on a 17 man CAP team and we ran patrols, ambushes and raids every day or every night near the DMZ. I went out every night for a total of 25 months. The other 16 guys were divided into four teams of four men and they went out two nights in a row and rested six… I was the fifth man on each team. We always had a six to ten man contingent of locals (PF’s) with us. Their Top had fought against the French at Dien Bien Phu in 1954… excellent soldier. I came up with the idea of counting the remaining rounds in the PF’s M-1 carbines after firefights to see if they had actually fought. I worked as a contractor for twelve years afterwards and earned enough money for college and law school… while contracting. I did mostly high risk private jobs for individuals and ngo’s.

@bruh.j4mes 2 года назад

thank you for your service and welcome back

@Scruffers2011 2 года назад

Thanks for your service, your sacrifices and for sharing part of your story. Much respect.

@redwatch1100 2 года назад

Wouldn't you want to do it (assaulting into the ambushers) like a reverse peel to do it correctly? Like advancing on a position by bounding very quickly? Or was this technique proven to be a bad one over there? But I would think it would create a small salient and you could be cut off. I was an 11B but in the 90s and never got deployed. We always trained to assault into a near ambush.

@forestcampbell8962 2 года назад

Preciate the service!

@thebakedbrotato1337 2 года назад

My brother you’re legit

@stuntstrat76 2 года назад

Love love love. Civilians like myself NEED to watch these videos in order to gain a real time analysis of the reactionary response of these soldiers - men who have been trained for this, not like us range monkeys who LARP around on weekends. Although I am a normal civilian, I try to take the training seriously. The tactical understanding and information disclosed here is INVALUABLE. Thanks Mike - btw, Cannot wait for sti videos…

@lofton9959 2 года назад

Exactly.

@xMaverickFPS 2 года назад

I'm going to be so good at Tarkov.

@1x_holo600 2 года назад

@@xMaverickFPS im literally so cracked at zero hour after watching this

@christopherpitts3941 2 года назад

@@xMaverickFPS lmfao

@markcooney9736 2 года назад

❤❤❤❤❤❤

@franklynsmith6968 2 года назад

I'm a no name grunt deploying with the 27th in a few months, these videos help me stay critical to the basics we learned. This is literally textbook what you're saying and appreciate the class. I share these with my battle buddies and we do our own react to contact drills, and these videos help. Cheers man.

@jacobl6714 2 года назад

Anybody on your team entertaining enough to put those reacts up on youtube? Thanks for your service man I respect the hell out of anyone who can make that choice, that sacrifice, that role model behavior. Could be a career on the Tube for ya when you guys get out is all I'm suggesting : p

@quattrobajeena135 2 года назад

Thanks man stay sharp stay safe

@koopspook 2 года назад

@@jacobl6714 nice try russia

@philliphampton5183 2 года назад

What even is the 27th?

@s.r.5462 2 года назад

thx for ur service

@clydefrog8711 2 года назад

The first time I threw a frag at basic, the range guy that was at the cover with me got some shrapnel in his back plate. He was ducking too, just not low enough. He wasnt hurt, but just that inch or two of exposure was enough to get hit by the shrapnel from it. I'll never forget that... so I obviously always respected the frags power from that point on.

@koopspook 2 года назад

almost got u a frag kill on day one, maybe in the next life buddy !

@koopspook 2 года назад

almost got u a frag kill on day one, maybe in the next life buddy !

@usarwife 2 года назад

Wow…tense environment. Makes me appreciate our infantry fighters a lot more. Great example to share; thanks Mike!

@usernameredacted439 2 года назад

@M. Denz dont be that guy

@usernameredacted439 2 года назад

@M. Denz Definitely bro. My bad, I thought you were coming in with a "thank me for my service" type of attitude lol

@placidsaint1825 2 года назад

that guy darting in front of the guy just took 5 years off my life and now I need to go check for more gray hairs

@Ruben1994OL 2 года назад

Funny when that was way more shocking to me than the combat itself

@looseunit1615 2 года назад

After watching this video I realize how serving as an Infantryman during peace time was so uneventful that a lot of us did not take it seriously because it was just training with blank rounds. The only thing that got my heart rate up was actually running through the drills.

@mattlambert9343 2 года назад

This was my favorite combat reacts you’ve done so far! I love how you talk about the mental side, as well as the maneuvering tactics.

@ghostscantkill 2 года назад

Your content is so no nonsense and straightforward. Much appreciated. I listen to all of your podcasts and always learn something from them. Thanks for doing what you do Mike. It's all relatable.

@mondavou9408 2 года назад

One of the better videos I've seen here. I appreciate the analysis.

@xKTtheGreatx 2 года назад

This is great content. Hope to see more in the future!

@CJLiveFromTheOutdoors 2 года назад

Thanks for sharing useful analysis. I usually pass right by "reacts to" videos, but you conducted an effective debrief. I look forward to more content like this.

@yourputer 2 года назад

Woh! Exactly what I was thinking when he said that, and absolutely no judgement. I’d imagine getting shot by the enemy would absolutely ruin your day, but killing a brother would ruin you for life. I’ve heard it said that in war what drives most is the desire to make sure your buddies make it home safe.

@mrpopularfromdowntow 2 года назад

@@ninjaw23 good for you for getting out. Proud of you.

@rjcarboy 2 года назад

Keep these coming Mike. Good stuff. Thank you, sir.

@mattc4548 2 года назад

Love the breakdown, learned a lot from watching you break down this Soldiers tactics and decisions.

@nicbrown1571 2 года назад

Keep up the awesome content buddy! I really enjoy learning from your channel.

@jehovahsboy 2 года назад

Your comment about balancing between head down behind cover, and being out of it to send rounds down reminded me of my boxing days. I learned through sparring that every moment I spent in my guard meant giving my opponent more momentum against me, more punches on me, and me losing my ability to efficiently identify what to counter and when.

@rickhicks6833 2 года назад

Great analogy.

@totenfurwotan4478 2 года назад

Yep, you will never be ready to counter if you are always running from the punches. It takes being able to stand in the pocket to counter.

@JK-vc7ie 2 года назад

Everything in life is that, a balance, finding the sweet spot. Any sport, any business, military, relationships, health, any subject.

@ShaminMike 2 года назад

I’m loving these combat reacts thanks Mike!

@jerryj3047 2 года назад

Excellent breakdown I agree 100%. The same situation happened to me also doing CQB, a man was crossing my line of fire, not fun but it happened. Yeah that guy was in a firefight before no question about that

@carlosbarba2966 2 года назад

I AM from Paraguay, a civilian, I like Guns, I train by my self an do train other people. I came from sport shooting but I like tactical. I AM member of the military reserve also. Wonderfull analisis from a Wonderfull video to learn from. Excelent content. I am a follower of yours chanels. Thanks a lot to share this with other people. Appologize for my bad english.

@sbreheny 2 года назад

Your English is fine!

@michellamoureuxm 4 месяца назад

You did a much better job with our language then I ever could with yours. Never apologize for learning, hope you're well!

@shootinnscootin5545 2 года назад

I remember watching this video a few years back and man that guy has balls of steel! It's not easy to keep your head in a situation like this and he really did.

@michaelfranciotti3900 2 года назад

I've seen this firefight before from a different angle. There's a memorable line "fuck! I'm getting fucking stung by fucking bees!" that you can hear at 5:35. That would probably suck during a gunfight.

@sluggonotnancy6178 2 года назад

Wow! Great work, Mike. Just found this video and subscribed. Sad to see our brave young men fighting wars for others who are not worthy. Bless you.

@themackguyverchannel7713 2 года назад

I like how he fired the one round after reloading. Ensures the mag is in, and the weapon is good to go.

@kevinwiens4804 Год назад

He's communicating, He's shooting and He's moving! Awesome learning experience for me...personally Thanks Mike G.

@jakep300z1 2 года назад

Great analysis. Things to think about for everyday situations that we don't expect.

@alvaroeloredo 2 года назад

Wow, so much information and lessons to take away from this one, thank you very much for the time to make this video for us Mike, it is very much appreciated. I will be sharing this one with the homies for sure!

@boon240 2 года назад

Loving the direction and contents your channel is heading. Keep up the good work sir. God bless.

@Anduin-oy5ij 2 года назад

Great analysis Mike. Thanks for making these.

@brena3582 2 года назад

Awesome content Mike enjoy all your channels. Keep it up!

@anonymouscitizen2732 2 года назад

That was bad ass bro..thank you for the walk through.

@MarioRodriguez-pd9zn 2 года назад

Man respect to the men out there serving in every way. To live that experience is a different breed of human. Our troops are the men of this country!

@awillaway8968 2 года назад

This series is entertaining thus far Mike !

@ubermensch8627 2 года назад

One the best combat reviews ive seen. Good breakdown & analysis. Can be useful to show soldiers deploying. Especially when dude almost took a round from his buddy

@ohscr 2 года назад

Best one you've done so far. Really informative commentary on a really good video.

@GameDevNerd 2 года назад

The man whose camera we're seeing this through is definitely in a leadership position and experienced. And he probably has some young rookies in his element who haven't gotten used to this yet. It's easy to get overwhelmed by the noise and confusion, and it feels like every bullet is coming right for you when they're usually not. The enemy is nervous and stressed out too, so their shots aren't perfectly aimed either. When you hear those sonic cracks popping in your ears, that's when you know it's too close for comfort ... but you definitely can't keep your head down, because you're letting the enemy move on you and they might eventually work their way to a position that flanks your cover ... and that has to be avoided at all costs. You can learn a lot about fire and maneuver from combat sports and simulations, but nothing really prepares people for that fear of impending death or bodily harm you get with the real thing. It takes some experience to learn how to think through that.

@adamrodgers2377 2 года назад

Mr Mike, thank you so much for explaining these things! 🤙🏼

@6gunbeaufordiii514 2 года назад

that opening with the guy running across his line of fire.... i know this is a silly comparison but that happens in Squad and Insurgency all the time. Then the person you accidentally tk gets butthurt lol

@ThatGuy-sc5rx 2 года назад

Funny when they see you firing through s window or doorway and STILL step in front of you and wonder why they get killed. Greedy trying to steal kills and still complain.

@themanwithallthewrongopini3551 2 года назад

Rule of thumb is to always look both ways before crossing, because if you don’t, you’re bound to have a small or large chunk of lead flying your way

@jamesmainstream3112 2 года назад

These videos are very informative and helpful. Thanks, Mike.

@a.demetriusglover6761 2 года назад

The way broke it down made alot of sense great work

@matthewblumenthal804 2 года назад

The analysis is really valuable. I don't see the things you see because I haven't been there. This gives me understanding that I couldn't have otherwise. Thanks for the effort. I appreciate it.

@-Mike-76 2 года назад

Seen this video in the past. Love to hear the analysis!

@miguelblasini4505 2 года назад

Keep them coming brotha. Love the content you’re providing.

@MC-ei6jz 2 года назад

Looks like they got super lucky. The camera guy seems to have had a failure and may not have gotten rounds off until after that one guy runs across his muzzle and he clears an fte.

@BroskY250 2 года назад

Looking at the trij bouncing I think he might’ve got that initial round off then luckily had that failure. Guy had a horseshoe in his pocket

@MC-ei6jz 2 года назад

@@BroskY250 yeah. I think you're right. sadly the guy has another failure in the vid. Not sure if that's indicative of the dust and sand or failing equipment or ammo.

@unknownsoul1206 2 года назад

Hey my dude, this is the first video I've seen. To start, thank you for your service man. I don't support the war, but I do support you and your brothers and sisters. It's not about the fight, it's that you stepped forward and volunteered. For that I want to say that I truly appreciate you, and I sincerely hope/wish the heroes that didn't come back are never forgotten. Thank you again sir. Ok, so also wow on the video dude. Like the shear amount of battlefield knowledge you have is amazing, true blue warrior. My little civi mind is blown. Sitting here listening and thinking of scenarios lol, like I know how I'd handle real combat. I've been shot at, but no one knows how they'd react to the real thing. But, I fucking love it man, you make shit make sense. Appreciate you.

@jacobl6714 2 года назад

Hey just out of curiosity what thing(s) made you decide you don't support the war? I'm torn, myself, because the a-holes in suits that are in government and the like who are rich and will never have to send a young son or daughter off to get killed in the wars that they create/enter us into....that really gets to me. Just like how judges are allowed to sentence people to life, without themselves ever having even the risk of finding out what it's like to be a grown human locked in a box : / But at the same time the actual boys n girls on the ground have done such an amazing job. Getting saddam and bin laden and animals like that. More importantly there are little afghani, pakistani, iraqi girls who can go to a school. It seems like such a thing to take for granted over here, but they get to go to school. No matter how sleazy the actions and people who started this war are, that makes me so grateful. They are learning, they are being around their peers, they are growing up and being able to drive, able to educate themselves and learn about the wider world, hell they can walk to the store without needing some bearded savage who views them as property traipse them around like they're walking a dog So I guess what I mean is, could you add some context and nuance to what you stated? I don't disagree, and I share the same sentiment for the most part, but it makes me so proud of humanity to see some of the things we (well them, really, but we as a country we as a species lol) have accomplished : ]

@rylandavis2976 5 месяцев назад

What war didn't you support? Afghanistan?

@mgrafxxx 2 года назад

these are the best please don't stop learning so much from these

@michaelgraham827 2 года назад

Excellent assessment, Mike!

@Xsi9mm 2 года назад

Love the channel, thank you for the breakdowns, they're great.

@Specter502 2 года назад

Genuinely was going to post this clip on your last Combat Reacts, but apparently didn't need to! Love your insight man 🙏

@KimuraCountry 2 года назад

Love your analysis Mike. Thank you

@devil0311doc 2 года назад

Hey Mike I'm so glad I stumbled upon your channel, this vid brought back alot of emotions for me, I served as the .50 cal gunner on my Fire Control Team, was on the backend of alot of RPG, Recoiless attacks providing over watch and fire control missions for 7 Rifles Scottish Army foot patrols great channel great content. Me myself retired Navy Corpsman HM1, spent my Afghan days with 1St Anglico.

@trevormassoth2802 2 года назад

Insane to watch. The commentary is excellent. Subbed

@texaslibertystrong4795 2 года назад

Wow absolutely gold content..in 14 min you have taken me threw quite a journey of understanding thanks Mike!

@80Demitri 2 года назад

Fantastic analysis!

@adamlivingston6659 2 года назад

Dude, I love how you want to educate everyone during the breakdowns.

@MrGoodAdventure 2 года назад

Thanks for the analysis Mike!

@jmarc1 2 года назад

Good commentary and thanks for the info on the changes to SOP in how to handle an ambush. I was in during the 1980's where that was still the common doctrine. I always thought that it would depend on the situation. Getting out of the kill zone while laying down overwhelming suppressive firepower to disrupt the ambush is key!

@stake6957 2 года назад

The most important Part of this video is highlighting just how crucial it is to train under stress, and if you’re running a small fireteam of buddies…train together under stress. You’re only as strong as the weakest link.

@Vet256 2 года назад

Hooah SGM!!! These are some high speed react videos SGM keep sending!!!

@JUNIORGONG.ASFxCK 2 года назад

Love the description in video Badass 🙌👌🙃

@samuelculpepper4490 Год назад

I hope you know how much we appreciate you sharing your knowledge and experiences with us.

@scubadude72060 2 года назад

The more videos I watch of yours the more I’m impressed ! I’d be proud to follow you into battle any time.

@smittysmith4828 2 года назад

Calm and collective along with tactical veracity wins fights. Good reaction on nearish ambush guys......good video breakdown CSM

@mtmadigan82 2 года назад

Great point. Composure is contagious.

@geofferywest5188 Год назад

Awesome analysis like always. You describing basic infantry skills like fixing the enemy through suppression and bounding. Reminding us conventional guys our connection to you ya’ll. Thanks.

@lukemarshall9691 2 года назад

Such a good video! Love the commentary!!!

@kudzukid12 2 года назад

Love these! Keep em coming Sir!

@savageferria505 Год назад

Mike these breakdowns are super insightful! Just found your channel, great content!

@lttbe316 2 года назад

Thank you for your Military service and the video.

@manoverboardmedia6568 2 года назад

Good breakdown. Dig it.

@KC--1776 2 года назад

Love these videos! Keep up the great work, much love from Florida 🏝🇺🇲

@americathefree3708 Год назад

God Bless you Mike! I watched you with Shawn Ryan show and man, you are elite to the bone man!

@johnm4908 2 года назад

Great break down and video.

@Marz-px6vx 2 года назад

I'm glad I found this channel thanks for serving our country we salute you.

@gregorypatzelt6964 2 года назад

Love the lateral back and forth movement. Very smart.

@proudofyourfreedom6274 2 года назад

Awesome breakdown Mike

@nicolasgamble3980 2 года назад

Bro thank you for this, these are amazing videos

@Coastal_one Год назад

My man! Salute to you my friend

@WarMimicIsJustaMan 2 года назад

I loved the part at 11:30, or so. That portion about your joes hearing your voice and speech pattern, then, it giving them confidence. That's really cool. I will apply that in my personal life while in a professional setting. I feel like I don't apply those principles enough. Thank you!

@spellerwix 2 года назад

love your explanations !!

@matthewcarle5970 2 года назад

Great video as always. Keep it up!

@irocss85 2 года назад

Very interesting stuff. I need more.

@santosrojo5070 2 года назад

Glad you reminded us to subscribe. I've watched a lot of your content and didn't even realize I wasn't subscribed to you channel. Awesome stuff, love it!

@travisbond635 2 года назад

Great job brother

@keyo.1318 Год назад

Great video and great content 🤙🏾

@CarlosDiaz-jw3xf 2 года назад

I love this series !

@malpracticemedic635 2 года назад

Keep it coming brother 🤙🏼

@Oldncranky68 Год назад

I am subscribed to both your channels Mike, love the content.

@akdefense 2 года назад

Good stuff, good times. Keep 'em coming.

@williamlarson2032 2 года назад

Like your annalisis of the situations I've seen on your site.outstanding. overview..thanks man..

@henryburke8426 2 года назад

Like the presentation. Subbed. Semper Fi

@charlesgillette2925 2 года назад

outstanding job sir

@natesmith7658 2 года назад

The pucker factor is real I’m glad he has the training to prevent that

@michaelchutjian1098 2 года назад

Awesome content!

@Cleared_hot Год назад

Great video Mike!! Do another

@gratefulrick99 2 года назад

I agree with everything you said. I'm not a vet but I've watched enough to know a little about a lot. I'd love to train with you and so many others. Even though you men dislike to hear it.. Thank you for your service and I wish you all the best.