@@denemathis7766 Thank you very much. I did not expect my comment would be even seen. The responses have renewed my faith in mankind in these hard times. You have a Marine in your avatar. So thank you as well. Everyone who serves this country knows what could happen. All are heroes.
I’m a 70+ year old lady with nothing but gratitude for everything you’ve done. I’m ashamed that you return from a mission, after risking your lives, and realize you’re working for and living among the “walking oblivious.” God bless and protect you and your families.
This video was amazing I didn’t know Eddie basically invented NOD retention. If you did a series of videos where you brought Ex SOF operators and discussed the gear they used on OPS that would be a 🔥 series.
Lol dudes were using 550 with mini clips to retain nods for long time, also dudes that were running anvis style nods were using bungees to keep them tight due to the nature of the ball detent mount for a long time as well.
@@rangerminiaturesandgaming3647 with my civilian gear I’ve noticed my NODs (when used with the Rhino Mount) still sit spaced from my eyes so I’ve used bungees to pull them close. I prefer to wear the skull crusher under the helmet though as it permits the device to be as close as possible to my eyes. The downside is I cannot flip them up when I no longer need them, I have to push my whole set up to offset my eyes or extend the receiver to its max length to clear my vision.
@@doubleemcastillano464 yeah so I use bungees on anvis6/9 for the same purpose, keep them close and tight. The only downside is being able to raise them fast if you need too, to alleviate this I just unbuckle my helmet and tilt it up so the nods sit on my forehead. I also run the rubber cups on mine to keep from bumping my face/eye socket.
You can tell this guys has been through and seen some shit. Thank you sure for your service and everything you have done to protect us standard citizens. Everything you have done is appreciated so thank you.
When I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, I saw several of them carrying these little prybars. Just something from Home Depot. Maybe a foot long, skinny like a screwdriver. They had taken the rubber handle off and replaced it with some kind of grippy tape instead. Served the same purpose as the flathead in this video.
Saw the name and I couldn’t sub fast enough. What a legend. I watched/listened to his interview on combat story which was awesome! Dude is a beast! He has that “not to fuk with” look lol
I was attached to 7th SFG in Afg, and while I wasn't in the breaching team, I was going in right behind them. I got to see how quickly and efficiently the breachers worked. They'd breach and the whole squad would go in, and then me and my four-man team would be behind them. Awesome experiences.
Thank you for your amazing service! I have a good friend who was an operator, I have a family member who is a Gold Star widow, we are interested in this stuff. I appreciate that most of you guys are extremely private, secretive, and do not seek attention, but the people out there who stand on the overpasses in the rain to honor fallen service members are super interested to get a peek behind the curtain.
Man that's crazy how DIY special forces are even in modern times. I remember reading somewhere that Larry Vickers started the whole kneepads and skate helmet thing back in the day with Delta force. Crazy how it proliferated all the way to standard issue today. Cool to see the same scrappy American spirit in today's navy seals. I guess when you're the bleeding edge of tech and the tip of the spear....if gear doesn't exist...it doesn't. Make what you need.
The average person should know next to nothing about special operations. They are secret and compartmentalized for a reason. The utter cornucopia of SEAL, Ranger, Green Beret videos is sickening. I worked in intelligence and I, like all REAL spec ops folks, signed NDAs. Why are all the SEALs, especially, writing books and making videos??? The enemy thanks you for this video, because nothing is unimportant when you are sizing up your foe. You should care more about your country than your ego and making money on YT.
The five Special Operations Forces Truths: 1. Humans are more important than hardware. 2. Quality is better than quantity. 3. Special Operations Forces cannot be mass produced. 4. Competent Special Operations Forces cannot be created after emergencies occur. 5. Most special operations require non-SOF assistance.
As to who would win would depend on the individual operators at that level when all other stats they have are super high speed. Also whom ever spots and ambuses whomever first like any fight has a clear advantage. Spec ops are so lethal because they abush and attack first, plus they are better trained. But once the gun fight kicks off it gets very conventional very fast.
For a guy from the army. ( Tier 2 ) this is serious info. Eddie. Has done more than most soldiers ever will. We have our tier 1 army guys too. But I've never seen those nod bungies AND I KNOW EXACTLY WAS HES TALKING ABOUT .I hated that too. Also an o.c.d. guy along with A.D.H.D. barely got into the army with my G.E.D.
Absolutely awesome vid, I liked when Eddie just looks straight at the camera after being asked if that beast of a tomahawk ever got used for anything else at 13:29 min mark it's like the look tells you everything!!
Idk what sqn he was but red team was notorious for their Hatchet kills. I think gold used knives and then idr what Blue was but they were more known for being rational guys. Tho, all assault squadrons went off the rails in the GWOT several times. Wild shit. I also don't remember what sqn it was but they used to scalp dudes.
Each SEAL would also carry thousands of dollars in cash on them of multiple different countries currency to "buy" their way out of a situation or country. There are classified things about what they carry which is why he only discussed the obvious things they carry.
I was reading some peoples comments on that responce . If that look didnt raise the hair on the back of your neck you are nieve. And like his buddy didnt catch it.you got me with that joke
I love watching videos of these dudes being part of a conventional unit these are the guy we looked up and where like gods. I was with the 82nd 203 and we where QRF for seals, SF . The tier one guys used mostly rangers at there QRF so imagine that
@@christopherworthington7000 thanks brother I’m super proud of what I did . I was 35 when I joined so I’m pretty happy to be part of the 82nd and the air assault really drew me in . I hope your ok health n mental wise best of luck in future brother . Love ya no homo
Thanks Eddie Penny I know you didn’t wanna do this, but it was very interesting. I appreciate you doing it. I also love the look on your face when you didn’t wanna talk about some thing at the end😂
Does everything about SEALS and SpecOps have to be revealed and uncovered and exposed and then packaged and marketed (and sold)? Geez. What happened to the “silent professionals?”
pretty brainwashed though. Because who decides who are the bad guys? It's all perspective... But I get it. If that's the mission, the enemy is clear, most of the time.
I know you hear it but I don't think enough. THANK YOU!!!! Simple just thank you. !!!!!! I can't say or do anything to show my gratitude except THANK YOU !!!
I learned very early on from the guys from the ‘90s about creating your workspace on your chest and not reaching behind or below you so you can keep an eye on everything right in front of you.
Hey eddie, just watched your whole 5 hour interview with shawn. Your life story is such an amazing full circle story and it is strengthening my faith in God. Thank you for opening up and being brutally honest and sharing your story
My platoon was issued the combat pants with the built in knee pads while we were in Afghanistan, I only put them on two times, and each time, the mission was scrubbed. Lucky pants in nangarhar province, I'll take it.
I’ll never understand the mind of people that idolize people that kill for a living. It’s one thing to be put in these situations as your job… but the clowns in the comment section that think it’s anything other than a necessary evil while eating Cheetos and drinking a Mountain Dew?
Moral of the story? YOU have to decide what YOU need for your skill level, area and climate, mission specific, low weight or moving everything, AND OTHER POTENTIAL OBSTACLES, all depends on YOUR situation.
Former 3rd Bgde 82nd Airborne Division Sniper...Maaad Respect for all Tier 1 Operators...Surprised with the bungee on the Nods...never had an issue with that in those 4yrs...I loved the PVS-14...hated the PVS-7...I know what your talking about with the pick axe...You will be in my Prayers
Shoot, as a small dude, I didn’t want side plates. Because I’m 5’6, I can be dominated by weight. I was not a great mountain hiker. On flat ground, I’m great. In the mountains…Jesus Christ…
I agree with you man. I'm 5'5. thinking of ditching the side plates and getting a 5x11 3a cumberbund. I'm rocking 6x6 ar650 steel plates layered with a 3a insert inside an eagle industries side plate pouch. less weight is always the option. if bullets can't kill you, you running out of breath will.
@@AbnormallyDisfigured what are u talking about ceramic has shelf life for military standard lmao so they can make sure the issue plates freshly . Lmao u are 💩 16 year old ceramic plates work if they are kept good . And they are multi hit 🤣🤣🤣🤡 ok fudd keep wearing metal plates Lmao. Sad !
@@AbnormallyDisfigured at 5’5 more dead lifts isn’t going to help you. Being light on your feet will save you far more often. Also “multi hit capability” is laughable. If you’re getting hit multiple times in a 6 inch side plate you 100% got hit on soft material. So unless you’re running around with medics and casevac it’s a mute point. Also, every 5-7 years for replacement is pretty standard. Think about the leaps and bounds that armor makes every 5-7 years. Steel has its place, and it’s not on patrol or long treks. For home defense you can get away with it and not have the weight be a major hindrance. But the second you step out the wire with your armor being 35% of your body weight the biggest combating you’re going to face will be yourself.
I'd never expect this dude to be a Tier 1 operator. Looks like an FMF wearing dirt biker from California that listens to reggae and Kotton Mouth Kings.
I love this shit!!! I completely threw my life away wasting My life on drugs. I wish I done it right like all u active and retired military and veterans. U guys and gals have earned and deserve ALL the respect in the world. I swear it is so fkn true about trying to do something that would be a great accomplishment , something that's a goal or dream of yourself and you do not try and give everything you have to succeed either from fear of failing or fear of something else.... IT IS SOOO MUCH MORE AGONIZING having to live with REGRET!!! I wish I tried.I wish I asked.I wish I knew. I Regret I didn't join the military. I was a very good student and had been in JROTC. I worked my way up to First Sgt. I LOVED it. I know we were in High School,but I truly believe I got a taste of what it was and I was ALL IN! I never had friends, didn't fit into any "clique", but none of that mattered. Everyone looked of for everyone. The comraderie was powerful. I was completely devoted to everyone and the responsibility that came each time my rank was promoted. It filled me with this great sense of Pride, unwavering Devotion. I completely threw it away so fast out of nowhere. It kills me. EVERYDAY I have to live with REGRET. I wish, I wish, I wish!!!
Bro, you’re still above ground so stop “wishing” and start “doing”. You, better than most people, know that every day is a challenge in this life due to your past drug addiction. Challenge yourself to do something out of your zone every single day and treat people the way you want to be treated. That can be working out, public speaking, education, etc… Before you know it, people will be coming to you for advice on how to deal with life’s problems. The solutions to our problems are simple however, most people are too afraid and/or lazy to take that next step. They’re too comfortable existing and they’ve given up trying to be the person they want themselves to be. In my experience, nothing worth doing is easy or comfortable. Find something that motivates you (not shaming myself, my father and my family name in my case) to push you further than you think you can go and never look back. Good luck my friend!
The age limit for enlisting in the French Foreign Legion is 39 years 6 months (as long as you pass physical). If you're not too old you could do five years in the Légion étrangère, and afterwards you could find a PMC gig. For the first 2-4 years in the FFL you are fed, clothed and housed for free (up to the rank of Corporal). Moreover, all retired FFL are granted French citizenship; so you would be set with excellent healthcare that is so much better than healthcare in the US (by far), and its free. In the end, you could retire in France when all is said and done if you wanted.
I worked in performance shoe sales for years and despite being eventually paid by a competitor, I will attest that Merrill's are the absolute best in my opinion. They are simply biomechanically superior. A lot of companies claim to be this, but it's all hype for the most part.
This is some of the corniest shit I've seen.: Sighs and goes *"I did not wanna do it"* *"There's too much of this crap out there"* Then sits down and for what's probably the most concise walkthrough of gear on youtube. You sir, just put a lot of "this crap out there". I remember growing up there was barely any info out on the Teams, who they are and what they do was a mystery and they def weren't talking about it let alone on the Internet or TV. Now that platforms like YT exist and you can get likes, comments of confirmation and recognition, it shows that some of them have been itching to tell everyone who they are and what they do/did
This dude seems legit I would never say he wasn't a seal. And I may be wrong (probably am) but his "I invented the bungee nvg thing" sounds like total bull shit lmao. Not that it is, it's just how he delivered it hahahaha
Don’t they worry the seals will get eaten by alligators, poisonous snakes etc going thru some of the swamps in some of these countries? I would be able to focus on the mission sitting in an alligator pit or an infested jungle.
They die in training all the time. Fairly recently an aspiring Navy Seal died during Hell Week and a Green Beret died during parachuting training. Some also die by friendly fire which typically gets downplayed by the American military. These are fit, determined, exemplary men but they aren't invincible or immortal. Shit happens.
NODS have come a long way since the old days, I was a electro optical tech for ITT Systems for years and did a lot of interesting work for JSOC, I remember working on the AN/TVS-5 years back and installing them on M2s. I left working at Bragg back in 2009 and retired, the technology that is out now just mind blowing, I never thought I would see it happen but it has thanks to some very bright engineers.
He hates it but gave an excellent gear review LOL. (EPHH) Eddie P Helmet Hooks. BGrunty is right you guys could do 15 min of socks and panties and get 50k
You guys are missing out on the best boots. Arc Teryx, Salomon are good for a lot of there models. Merrel boots are not quality for the ones I’ve had. Go Italian. Scarpa, Lowa, Asolo, La Sportiva make much better boots. I have a pair of all leather Asolo boots I bought the summer of 1995. Used them for work and everything, till 2020. Still good boots, just need to be have the soles redone and the interior padding stiching.
I just found your channel and wanted to tell you that I think you're doing a great job. Very interesting and well presented. Thank you for your service!
