I was a gymnast when I was little. My coach was Japanese, he used to hit us with a broom stick, not to hurt but a reminder he was boss and that this wasn’t summer camp. I remember one time for vault he would move the springboard back further and further and I was amazed at how many people broke and started to cry (mind u we were 8 or so). I kept trying to tell people don’t panic because if u do u were doomed and guaranteed to not clear the vault. Of course he never made it that it was impossible to clear at least the front of the vault 😊. He was a former Olympian and didn’t want to waste his time on fearful people. I ended up being too tall to ever be good at gymnastics but did swim in college. That discipline has served me well all through life (im 50 now). Meh, other comments thank u for your service….u got paid for a job u chose. Nobody ever thanks me for being an engineer….people don’t get it’s not soldiers who win wars, it’s scientists and engineers. That said, being a SEAL is a great accomplishment! If there was a draft I’d thank all of those people and recognize u as wolf among sheep.
Marine bootcamp taught me this lesson at 18. Super important lesson to learn. It doesn't matter if your muscles hurt. Just tell them to stfu and keep doing what you're telling them to do.
I was Marine Corps from '09-'15 and met a few SEALs during my years of service. Very squared away individuals. The scary part (for anyone dumb enough to mess with them) is that they usually look like any other guy at the bar.
@@nickflores5692 My old college professor was a sniper in the marines during desert storm in the 90s. He was at the bar one night and a 20 something year old guy that trained almost every night in mma thought he tested his toughness. Let’s just say that one guy lost an eye and ended up in the hospital and it wasn’t my almost 50 year old professor.
My Dad was one of the very first Navy Seals back when they were called Underwater Demolition or “Frogmen”. He completed all of his training but as soon as he was done, he said, “I really don’t want to do this. I want to cook; I want to be a chef.” So, the Navy sent him to culinary school and to train with 3 renowned chefs (American, French, and German). He served in the Korean War as the Captain’s cook (and had to engage in combat while stranded on the beach at Inchon and Pusan). He learned more about Asian cuisine while in Hong Kong (his favorite) and in Japan. So, he was a chef and owned many restaurants in his lifetime. He was an amazing stepUP Dad to me; he passed away 8 yrs ago and I miss him terribly.
That is very interesting because I always thought that my dad was a Navy diver too. He had a Navy crate that he still had his diving gear in but he never discussed any of it with me. He was in the Korean war and stayed over seas his whole enlistment. I do know he was a monster when he was in the water.
Hell yeah man. My dad passed when I was 27, 10 years ago. It was rough but It’s good you can at least remember him, as can I of my dad, as a great man.
being in DEVGRU is even more badass which he didn't include in the vid, shame wanted to see their reactions to the process of getting in DEVGRU. i doubt it but hopefully they react to more sf stuff especiallt tier 1s
@@kevincusick7297 well with everyone having access to the internet only so much can be kept secret but it’s not like many people know much only the outside perspective i only learned from being in the army myself lots of seals stories but some delta guys and other secret teams are starting to do interviews now too
I know a former Green Beret. Even in his late 60s , you really wouldn't want to mess with him. Extremely smart (PHD), in excellent physical condition, an absolute expert with any weapons and always very aware of his surroundings. Carried at least 3 firearms and two large knives everywhere he went. I always thought if he ever went off, it would look like John Rambo in First Blood.
Sounds cool, you always have to wonder if guys like that are being completely honest about what they've did though lol. Not saying he's a liar, I've just met plenty of people who have lied about either being in military or what they actually did in the military regardless of which branch.
@@SkilasSkilasGaming Yes, there are stolen valor guys out there. The guy I mentioned is not. I know him thru a VFW and know a lot of guys that served with him and I personally know his ability to use firearms and that he is LEGALLY substantially armed where ever he goes.
These dudes are not to be underestimated or underappreciated, thank you to all the military and especially to the navy seals. Nothing like them in the world
My husband was an ordinance man in the navy for 20 years and a supervisor of an ordinance shop and some of the women were tough a$$ people. There were a few that were his best ordinance team .
Never had that problem. When I asked my father if I could join his response was no . You just just stay right here and take care of your mother and things around here while I’m away . Kinda hard to argue with someone who survived Korea, WW2 and 3 vacations in Vietnam . I was definitely outranked . Love and miss you Dad
David used to weigh about 300 lbs before he started his military journey. His weight loss in itself is a huge accomplishment, but his choice to better himself beyond that is super inspirational. He is an amazing person!
Anyone struggling to understand that they hold the power to achieve their goals should read his book!!! It changed my son's life and I keep going back to it for the solid advice in it.
Actually David was in the Air Force first and then got out and got up to 300 pounds - then worked his ass off to get into the Navy. The rest is history.
I had no idea what my Dad did for work, he never wore a uniform or talked about what he did. I was raised differently from others my Dad and I ran miles before school, did weights after school and swam like fishes. I was taught to be a critical thinker, be disciplined and show no fear to anyone. I wish I appreciated those days more than dreaded them.
I'm surprised this guy didn't talk about hell week, the most notorious and controversial part of SEAL training. Y'all should look up hell week, it'll blow your mind what they go through.
@@joanhardy1787 Sorry, I think I should of been a little discreet. I should of said 'I would be proud too', as a parent would. I'm just glad when people do something with their lives. 🤗
The front 2 guys are like "hell no I can't be a SEAL", meanwhile in the back you hear very little. Lots of introspection going on back there like they are thinking of "what if". You only live once!
I met a Navy Seal in survival school and the only thing he told me about the training was that if you stop running you are out of the program. You run everywhere you go. I know he was a bad ass to take with you to any bar.
yep... we all know they have to be physically strong.... but there is so much more to it then that. Mentally strong!!! as well.. I am going to look up and see how many enter the training and how many actually make it.... What the percentage drops out in the earlier stages of training. And to tell you the truth... I have nothing but respect for the men and women who make it through basic training in any of the branches of the military.... and of course the seals are a whole other level of strength and intelligence!
The biggest thing when it comes to Navy Seals, Army Delta, Air Force Rescue Troopers or AFSOC and Marine Force Recon is force multiplier in personnel, skill/knowledge, and equipment. So, what this essentially means, a 12 man team of green berets can take out a platoon or company of opposition military (this is hypothetical as I don’t know the real force multiplier numbers by heart) by themselves. So if that’s 144 people, they have a force multiplier of 12 since each one can take out 12 enemies on average. This is why teams of 6-12 men can topple entire regimes in foreign countries. I was army infantry, so I can only speak of what I’m most familiar with, but there are also discernible differences within each branch’s special forces operations. Army has Rangers, Green Berets and Delta Force. Rangers are advanced, quick deployed light infantry units that are usually deployed to areas already in conflict to rapidly occupy and take over areas. Green berets deploy generally in 12 man teams in areas we occupy and work with indigenous forces we have a relationship with on ground. For that reason, a foreign language is a requirement. Delta can be deployed anywhere in the world irrespective of if we are publicly engaged in a conflict within the region and the teams can be large or small depending on the assignment and it’s usually covert and things we won’t hear about. It’s the Army equivalent of SEALs as far as eliteness goes. However, to be a Delta, you must generally first be a SEAL, Ranger or Green Beret. Delta recruits people primarily already in a special operations role and take the best of the best. You can see this depicted in various movies. Rambo was Delta. They had Delta (Hoot played by Eric Bana) and Rangers (Josh hartnett’s character) in Black Hawk Down. 12 strong is about the green berets during the afghan invasion after 9/11. You can see the differences somewhat depicted through these. They have good videos on all of the above from every branch. It’s always interesting to see the differences between training, tactics, etc., but they’re all bad ass in their own ways. Just know, force multiplier. Even a regular army infantry unit or marine 0311 unit has an extremely high force multiplier and can overcome enemy forces 2-3 times their size.
Thanks for all that info. I did not know the term, “force multiplier” before, but know the expectation. I’m 64 now. I was an Army helicopter mechanic stationed in Hawaii from ‘77-‘79. Being in Hawaii at 18 years old I was a great swimmer and athlete. I got to be assigned for 12 months of Special Duty as an ocean lifeguard at 2 different Army beaches on Oahu. During my 6 months at Ft. DeRussey in Waikiki, we lived in a small old wooden barracks. One 3 day weekend during the Summer of ‘78, a team of Green Berets stayed in our Barracks. The were all in civy’s during their stay. I don’t remember how many there were, but it was a complete team. I was friendly and tried to help them navigate their way around town with directions and stuff. I’ll never forget talking to about 3 or 4 of them and they explained to me what they all did, and first off, these guys were built like brick shithouses and just looked ridiculously capable of anything. In a very respectful and acknowledging manner of recognizing how serious these dudes were, I asked them, “so you guys are pretty badass, aren’t you”? The one guy who wore glasses and looked like a corn fed linebacker said, “when we are all together, we could kill anybody on this island”. I got it. Together as a team doing their jobs, nothing could stop them. I could have handled the swim and water challenges they had, but not the rest.
@@dibudabug8099 they’re both bad ass but I’ll put it to you like this. You can go to BUD/S selection for a SEAL by meeting some qualifications and being in the navy. Delta only recruits people who are already SEALs, Rangers and Green Berets. Lastly, you see and hear people that are SEALs in the news and what their missions are/were. You’ll never hear what missions deltas have or had. Far more classified and secret.
@@chadd3299 thanks for the explanation bud! Yeah i did some research after asking and came to the same result. Delta’s must really ve some badass folks. Then there are also CIA SOG which have even more classified operations.
Anyone can do it. If you have the will. I used to work with these guys through the SCARS portion (when they still had it) during BUDS. Frankly, the guys were muscular, but not over much. But, half frozen to death from exposure while exhausted they just kept at it. These guys just won't quit. They are dead 5 minutes before they quit.
@@nateg.6187 of course a 46 year old is going to wash out. Don't be silly. You knew what I meant! Yes, anyone in half decent physical condition can make it. They will beat you into the right physical shape. The physical aspects of it are appalling. But you don't need to be 6'4" 180 lbs like I was when I trained them. The average guy is maybe 5'9"-6' not terribly impressive to look at. Yet, big as i am, I wouldn't have made it. I wouldn't have had the dedication and perseverance to do it. You have to have the willpower and want it. I trained with dozens of these guys. I was bigger than all of them. But they were all tougher than I was and not by a little. Just as an FYI, I never met anyone in BUDS that was 22. Most of the guys are 24-28 with most graduates deployed to the teams considerably older. I'm not sure you have a lot of experience to draw upon.
Wait...he terminates humans? Or he's the human equivalent to a terminator from the movies? I feel like I know what you're saying but can never be too sure with some people in the comments
I'm Canadian and nobody in the world can come close to a USA Navy Seal! Look at Seal Chapman heroic story caught on camera!! Thank you America for keeping Canada safe! ❤❤❤❤🇺🇸🇨🇦
Can't forget JTF-2. You all have your very own top tier Special Operators.There was a Task Force named Task Force K-bar who was commanded by Robert Harward (a SEAL Commander). He had said that JTF-2 were his first pick for any direct action missions. Keep in mind, this task force was comprised of not only many coalition nations special units but, also several SEAL teams and other American Special operations units. So, that is immensely high praise in my books.
@@TylerLL2112 Well said. He shouldn't forget Canada's own JTF2/ Joint Task Force 2( assuming that he even knows about them because some Canadians don't even know who they are, believe it or not). There's also other American Special Forces Units, the SAS, SBS, the Polish Grom, Russian Spetsnaz, Swedish Special Forces, Denmark's Jaeger Corps, the Israel Special Forces and so on. They all do their part and they all deserve high praise in my book.
I retired from the Army in 2006, joined in 1977. So I got to meet many guys in the Special Ops world. The Seals, Green Berets, Rangers, Delta Force, Marine Recon and others. These guys are a different breed, they are the most AWESOME people you will ever meet in your life. They are the best trained, skilled operatives in the world. If you become a friend to one, then you have a TRUE friend and somebody that will always have your back. One unit I was in my immediate supervisor was an ex Green Beret, I asked him once about all the training he had to go through and he told me he knew a thousand and one ways to kill you and you won't like any of them. That is an attention getter, but Bobby and me became good friends (Still are) and we are both retired. But many of these Special Ops guys said basically exactly what this man said, you have to have a passion and determination and a 100% concrete focus on making it, if you have a 99% focus then go home because you won't make it, it has to consume you and becomes your ONLY goal, to make it through.
Happened to be at Coronado in 1983 i think it was for some training in the Marines while some seal trainees were going through their hell week i think they called it. I thought we were somewhat tough, but holy crap these guys were being put through a ringer i never experienced. Nothing but respect for the SEALS takes maximum dedication!
I worked with Delta on several combat operations in Afghanistan. I was a 19D Recon Scout. We hit houses with them and went after high value targets. Those guys are truly super heros. I was astonished how good they were
1st, thank you for your service to our Country. Question, isn't Delta Force officially NOT in existence? In other words it's supposed to be a Secret so the Pentagon doesn't admit they exist. Am I correct on this?
Man I'll tell you mindset is everything. You just have to remain calm. Respect to anyone who was ever in our military. I've seen some beasts physically quit. They could have went farther. Great video.
A high school buddy of mine from thirty-some years ago is still in the Teams (due to retire this spring, I believe). I was shocked when I learned he had made it through. Like the guy in the video, he wasn't some kind of super athlete. In later years, I was talking to him at a high school reunion. He told me that the thing that makes more people quit than anything else is simply being cold and wet - all the time. It just sucks everything out of you. Not many people can compartmentalize that aspect of the training.
If y'all are looking for more military stuff check out this video of Air Force CCT Technical Sergeant John A. Chapman. It is drone footage of the battle he was awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor for. The video title is, "The First Medal of Honor Ever Recorded".
I was a RECREATIONAL dive instructor. The guy who taught me was a SEAL. We did "shark attacks" for fun. Stripping masks, fins or weight belts, turning off air... It was good training that I still appreciate.
You should check out Delta Force. As far as Navy seals go. Marine Raiders and Force Recon , Army Green Berets or some Rangers , Airforce PJ's , TACP , CCT's are all top notch units. Very specialised very hard groups to get in to.
SEAL Team 6, officially known as United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group (DEVGRU), and Delta Force, officially known as 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment-Delta (1st SFOD-D), are the most highly trained elite forces in the US military.
@@mchume65 You are right. But the conversation wasn't about those 2 specific units. It was about Navy Seals which I was just directing them to other units which are just as bad ass just not as well known. Also I do believe there is an even less known group that is even more trained then Delta or ST6.
@@Valicyn I was just adding more information because a lot of people don't know the relationship between them and the Green Berets. Seal Team 6 has "Seal Team" in their name, so people know that relationship, but many don't know the term "DEVGRU". It wasn't directed at you, but rather toward others reading it.
@@mchume65 and Air Force has its own tier 1 (724th) that attach to DEVGRU and Delta. They also can deploy on Their own. I’d say they are just as highly trained.
I was in the Air Force after 9/11 and we had some seals come through our transportation unit to be sent out overseas and they were some cool guys with plenty of stories to tell while we were getting their boats and equipment ready to ship out on a C5 Galaxy transport plane.
I worked with seals for a long time. They are in red down to earth but terrifying lol I learned so damn much from them, was in the best shape of my life with that command and really got comfortable with weapon training.
Andy Stumpf, Navy Seal Justin Lascek, Green Beret You should react to clips from their interviews on Rogan’s podcast. Would love to see more (& longer) military video reactions plz 😃
In the beginning he said you need to go to EOD or pool for scuba my dad was a seal he also did ELD training to DOD training is explosives he disengage live minefield my dad is very tough in his 80s now but he was in Iraq during the first war desert storm and I want to thank all the soldiers out there they do it they do to keep us safe
Dave Goggins is a Navy Seal, Army Ranger and Airforce special ops. He holds the record for completing 3 special forces in the military. Some Dave Goggins reactions would be amazing!! Side note: keep these up guys LOVE your channel
Almost true. Goggins completed Army Ranger school and training per his own request but he isn’t and never was an army ranger because he was never enlisted in the actual army. He completed the training while still being a SEAL just to have it completed but you cannot be in the navy and army at the same time. As former army myself, this is just me being pedantic though and pointing out a small inaccuracy.
I worked with those guys on a daily basis and they are truly the guys that you want to have on your side when the sh*t hits the proverbial fan. If for what ever reason you are not then you might find yourself up shit creek without a paddle!
I'm a disabled veteran from the Army. These seal dudes and green berets are no joke. Anyway, could you please react to Korn, live at Woodstock 99. Song in Blind
I'm a disabled Navy vet. Thank you for your service...I call Cap on him being a SEAL...Where was he at, in the "island?" How did he get from Coronado to Padres stadium? Or from Coronado to SEAL base? This dude doesn't say the name of none of his gear🤔 I been to SRF-A school @ 32nd Street... Anybody can Google 5.56...why he doesn't name his platoon, for team 3 or 6? What was your primary and secondary? He telling boot camp stories...you went from boot, to Corpsman A school, to BUD/S, then back to spec ops Corpsman school? Why did you static line train at "army school?" Wouldn't that been in San Diego? You "retired" SEAL?" You look pretty young...so you was a SOCM or SOCS when you retired? 🤔
Met several newly minted SEALs at Army Airborne School. In the army, airborne school is the first step towards 'special.' The SEALs were all done with their initial training so jump school was a piece of cake for them. At Airborne school, there is a section of morning PT where it's harder because you screwed something up, the gig pit. They had to toss the SEALs out of there, they'd go there for fun.
I was in Navy Electricians Mate 'A' school in San Diego back in 1971 and one day a CPO SEAL came in the classroom asking if any of us wanted to go to SEAL Training. 'Crickets' not a single had went up, but then this was during the Vietnam War. I did my four years and eventually spent a thirty year career in fire/rescue. Occasionally I look back to that day and wonder what it would have been like if I had raised my hand.
I was in a building one day when a Navy Seal took out a major city's swat team one by one. Swat was using our building for a training exercise. Seals are awesome.
David Goggins was a Navy seal and after the Navy he joined the Army and became an Army ranger and after the Army he joined the Airforce and went to Pararescue school which is like special forces but di not finish because he discovered he had the sickle cell Anemia gene but he still went on to become a Tactical Air Control member in the Air Force. In my opinion he is one of the baddest on the planet.
My uncle is a SEAL. And he’s like any other guy at the bar. You wouldn’t know. Very humble laid back man. When he’s quiet… that’s when we get a lil worried tbh
I had the pleasure of meeting several SEAL's during my time at AUTEC. They would come down every so often and train with the helicopter squadrons that were there. The SEAL trident is one of the very few qualification pins that are gold both for officers and enlisted. In most cases gold is reserved for officers while silver is worn by enlisted. On my uniform I wore the gold wings of an aviator.
David Goggins is the Real-Deal!! Navy Seal and Army Ranger!! I think he has the world record in pull-ups and is kind of like Super Man. 1 Seal I met lives in your neck of the woods I think. Marcus Luttrell, the Seal that they made the movie "LONE SURVIVOR" about!! He lives just outside of Houston and has a pod-cast on here called "TEAM NEVER QUIT"! Check these 2 Patriots out, and you'll be impressed and glad you did!!!!!!
You guys should really watch some of Jocko telling his seal stories. Should also watch videos on Delta and Devgru. Those guys are literally super human. It’s wilddddd.
My neighbors son is in his 10th year as a Navy Seal,when he’s in town,I’m always picking his brain about being a Seal,very nice guy,quiet and humble,he’s spending a lot of time all over Africa and Middle East
Also check out Jonny Kim. He was a SEAL, then became a doctor and is now an astronaut on the schedule to be going to the moon. Joe Rogan has a long but great interview with him . Rogan also has a great interview with Goggins as well. Inspiring stories of both physical AND mental toughness
David goggins overcame allot of stuff. That man is a beast. Seal, and also pretty sure green beret and other spec ops training equivalent to seal for their respective area including the air force I believe.
