Combat Story (Ep 13): Jack Murphy Ranger Sniper | Green Beret | Author | Journalist

Combat Story (Ep 13): Jack Murphy Ranger Sniper | Green Beret | Author | Journalist | Podcast Host

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Jack Murphy is an Army Special Operations veteran who served as a Sniper and Team Leader in 3rd Ranger Battalion and as a Senior Weapons Sergeant in 5th Special Forces Group, fighting in Iraq and Afghanistan.
Since leaving the military, he’s broken stories on defense and special operations topics around the world as an investigative journalist, co-founded the website SOFREP, wrote four military fiction novels and a memoir, and now writes for Connecting Vets and hosts the podcast The Team House (kzfaq.info/love/XFK....
He nearly died in uniform, has been smuggled across international borders, was detained by a foreign intelligence service, met Bashar al-Asad in Syria, and more. Here's where you can find him:
Facebook - JackMurphyAuthor
Twitter - @JackMurphyRGR
Instagram - jackmcmurph
00:00 - Intro
7:47 - Patriot Games movie propaganda!
20:26 - Army Sniper School - Ghillie suits, stalking, rifle, patience, but not like Vietnam stories.
22:30 - 1st Combat in Afghanistan - Landed in Bagram AFB 2004, then moved to Khowst. As a sniper, used the SR-25.
24:24 - Direct Action Sniper in 3rd Ranger Battalion.
26:53 - 1st time outside the wire. HVT op with C Co, 3/75.
30:58- 1st Combat Trigger Pull
39:48 - Close-in Firefight.
45:30 - I Don’t Have Anything to Prove
58:53 - Ops from a Little Bird (MH-6).
1:02:25- Ranger vs. SF Mentality
1:12:46 - SF Combat Ops - Mechanical vs Explosive breaching.
1:16:40 - Transition to Journalism
1:19:19 - Smuggled into Syria
1:23:12 - “Does any of it matter?”
1:30:17 - Would You Do It Again?
1:33:09 - The Team House Podcast. Books, Show, Articles.

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@LK-bz9sk 3 жыл бұрын

What happens when two guys who checked their egos at the door ages ago have a conversation....... a fantastic listening experience. Appreciate this and this channel.

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Really appreciate this. It means a lot to hear and I think combat has a way of forcing someone to leave their ego behind. Thanks for taking the time to share.

@RowdyGrunt 3 жыл бұрын

No, Murphy has sold himself out, he is ego. He and his buddy, also a sell out of his own peer group, Brandon Webb. They personify all that's wrong with trying to socially engineer the military. Scumbag. And yes, I'm an Army guy. See for yourself. Not an honorable guy. Just like his buddy Webb

@lifeisa.smalllesson4607 3 жыл бұрын

@@CombatStory was he in oif for the second battle of Ramad?..i. He looks so familiar to me...

@austinluna4091 3 жыл бұрын

@@RowdyGrunt Those guys do more for the mil community than the VA. Not sure who shit in your cereal this week.

@RowdyGrunt 3 жыл бұрын

@@austinluna4091 LOL, no they don't Austin. They harm it more than anything because they've both been busted lying not only about their own military records, which were impressive enough; but they both embellished. Strike 1. Strike 2, they make up more shit and shit on their own peers than they do before they even fart in the wind in the direction of doing something positive. They ONLY write stories that increases their popularity. Finally, I've spoken with them both, and along with a group of military peers, we've got in their faces about the bullshit that they spew. The fact that you do not know any of this says everything needed to know about what you know of these guys. They're garbage, and yes, I've said it to their faces. Just like a LOT of other Navy and Army guys have TO THEIR FACES. I appreciate that you want to defend them, but dude, you OBVIOUSLY do not know them, or their work. Ex. Jack Murphy, in his urge to align with the "woke" told NBC that the Ranger Regiment is racist, and that "systemic racism" is built into the Regiment. Do you think the Regiment is racist? Why don't you ask people in the Regiment. It's NOT racist, not even close. But Jack, lied to the main stream media and said that it is, and for what? Fame and media favor. It's a fact brother. If you're not in the community, then go read what the SOF communist thinks of these two.

@tnvet1970 3 жыл бұрын

Jack is a good guy and it was good to see him interviewed.

@pennybrooks9038 Жыл бұрын

Gosh, he has so much insight. Most people can’t go there. I spent years as a mental health troop in the AF. I really miss those interactions with people who are the real deal. God bless you, Jack and God bless you, Ryan.

@cron1165 3 жыл бұрын

I can't thank you enough for putting in timestamps so you can skip around and listen to what you want when you want, not enough podcasts do that

@johngartner6026 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent interview with Jack Murphy, for me a change of perspective from being interviewed by him myself recently on his own podcast, "The Team House". Good to get his own story, and an interesting one it certainly is. The real deal for sure, the new generation of veterans, and he has (as the saying goes) "walked the walk". Great series, truly interesting group of diverse interviewees.

@LP3me 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed 👍🏽

@sflabred 3 жыл бұрын

Great, brutally honest interview. I also like how the interviewer asks questions regarding the psychological aspect of what's going through people's mind before, during and after combat. I am amazed with how Jack was able to continue and redeem himself after the FF incident. Incredible character.

@floyd9727 2 жыл бұрын

This is the REAL alpha Jack Murphy. Thanks for your service bud.

@germanstudent06 11 ай бұрын

Yea I read the title before I saw the pic. The other Jack Murphy is more of a certain type of "pirate" and not a Ranger lol

@BostonsF1nest 3 жыл бұрын

It sounded like he was willing to talk about more stories and stay on the show longer... you should bring him back on at some point. Felt sort of rushed towards the end.

@LP3me 3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. He could have elaborated on a few more things and seemed like he was willing to continue talking. I thought he had interesting point of view being prior special operations but now with a civilian type, journalist mindset.

@BostonsF1nest 3 жыл бұрын

@@LP3me Yea for sure. I like this channel but my only gripe with it is that I get the feeling he’s too worried about taking up too much of the guests time when in reality a lot of them are probably dying to tell their story and of course the audience loves to hear more.

@berryreading4809 3 жыл бұрын

Hopefully he sees these comments, we will happily listen to 4 hour episodes or multi part interviews, or just bringing guests back on after a year or two 😁🙏

@HighSpeedNoDrag 3 жыл бұрын

This man acknowledged a misjudgment which he held himself responsible for which is rare and he is a credit to himself and his unit (I know sounds corny).

@kebertxela941 3 жыл бұрын

@@BostonsF1nest If you limit the time you can then that allows you to have them back on,helps the podcaster fill episodes and release with consistency. Heck, Murphy does that on his own podcast.

@craignedoff991 2 жыл бұрын

Oops, wrong Murphy. Thank you for serving our country, God bless you 🙏

@emojiking8580 3 жыл бұрын

My name is Jack Murphy, I went to USMC Sniper School in 1979 .

@Lemontube12 3 жыл бұрын

No...your name is Emoji King, silly

@whatever9042 3 жыл бұрын

Wow. Now that’s an interview.

@LK-bz9sk 3 жыл бұрын

Big time.

@starnevaeh777 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this page. Love Murphy. He is a badass! My best friend went on first tour second tour and done some more time thank God he made it home. I thank God for all the soldiers and their family and their sacrifice.

@samgraham2110 3 жыл бұрын

I just discovered this channel. This is great stuff.

@globaladdict 3 жыл бұрын

me too m8, much agree

@LP3me 3 жыл бұрын

Can’t get enough. Need more interviews of soldiers from the 2003-2013 era

@fukdog 3 жыл бұрын

agreed!

@Arizona_Vineyard 3 жыл бұрын

Im a trucker and put this on while I’m driving. Looking at the great country and listening to the men who fought for it…

@NotOnDrugs Жыл бұрын

Watcha driving?

@walthampton6700 3 жыл бұрын

5 minutes in and I am subscribing and liking. You sir, are doing exactly what you should be doing. Great interview skills and format. As far as Mr Murphy, I remember first time I saw him on the Team Room. I have been following him since most recently on the team house. Nothing short of a patriot. Thank you both for your service.

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the kind words and I have to agree that Jack is quite the patriot and leader.

@stevemcdonald44 3 жыл бұрын

Ha I did the same with the Todd Opalski one and now here I am.

@covfefemaga9567 3 жыл бұрын

Now imagine what those 18 year old boys went through fighting in WW2 and Korea. Vietnam. Those LRRPS and especially SOG guys were legendary. Good interview.

@jermichaelphipps178 3 жыл бұрын

One of the best interviewers out there today.

@aw412 3 жыл бұрын

Perfect interview. The questions and answers are on point.

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciated!

@LP3me 3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy he’s hilarious. Another great combat story. Please keep them coming

@robertjennett1140 Жыл бұрын

Jack I missed this episode somehow but I’ve followed you as a journalist but privileged to hear your history. A great interview again and I wish you peace and safe travels from a proud Canadian.

@internet_internet 6 ай бұрын

That friendly fire incident is terrifying. He tells it so well. I’m glad he isn’t destroyed by that incident.

@MrBubbadon 3 жыл бұрын

I hope you’re bringing this guy back to talk about his investigative stuff

@andyd9199 2 жыл бұрын

Great team Jack and Ryan, nice work fellas.

@Deceter 3 жыл бұрын

Nailing podcasting! Plenty of others more established should take note, let the guest talk! Glad to see this channel growing.

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Much appreciated! Thanks very much.

@chrisculley3756 3 жыл бұрын

You did the right thing there Jack don't beat yourself up about it that s*** happens man. Just be glad that God was looking out for everybody that day Rangers lead the way

@thomaslunsford5644 3 жыл бұрын

really special. man. god bless you and your family. jack. and others like him. has earned a great life now. thank you. thank you. we need more like you.

@hammstah9578 3 жыл бұрын

Your interview with Murphy is better than the team house interviews! He was a great interviewee.

@HussarPlays 3 жыл бұрын

I stumbled here probably through Team House, good interview. Another good podcast to keep sane while working at home through the coof. Subscribed

@georgecoull1883 2 жыл бұрын

Happy all you guy's are doing podcasts and interview's. This stuff is amazing American history and important!

@omen.... 3 жыл бұрын

Damn I'm 4 months late on this video. Great interview! I love how ur time on deployments criss crossed with each other. I ran into Jacks " Team Room " channel awhile ago which is also great. I know my little opinion don't mean much but I truly think your channel is great, u doing do a good job allowing ur guest to talk and by also not bragging about ur achievements to make yourself look like a super hero. Keep up the GOOD WORK!!!!

@509thparatrooper 3 жыл бұрын

Well grounded dude, with a helluva perspective based on experience. Well done.

@petronilomerodeo9367 3 жыл бұрын

Man so far I think is one of the best interview. Thank you

@justinm.791 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic interview gentlemen!!!

@JAEZAI1 3 жыл бұрын

Love the honesty

@glennhynes5263 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Just excellent.

@jahhyluv 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent. Enjoyed that.

@HezzyEastside 3 жыл бұрын

Just found this channel and I love it! Gonna be bummed once I catch up and have to wait for new ones

@the-kilted-trucker59 7 ай бұрын

I feel akin to these men. I did what i did for my country. Torn curtain has never come to light, but i am thankful to each guy i served with. Still think each of us was crazy to side inside areas of the USSR countries. Still feel the pain from the lies said to 1 of our team.

@philbeattie3940 3 жыл бұрын

Love this guy top profile, and professional.

@Boltman47 3 жыл бұрын

You should ask jack about Jim west. Idk if he has a good internet connection but he has a hell of a story

@maxrosenberg1167 3 жыл бұрын

4 women became instantly pregant after gazing into Jack's eyes

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Hahaha!

@gillianfraser5017 2 жыл бұрын

Loved this interview. The brutally honest ones are riveting.

@indochinapatriot435 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome interview. Good work. Thank you 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

@mass.1710 3 жыл бұрын

Just subscribed to this channel and this is 1st video that i watched. Very impressed with his channel and how he interviewed. As someone commented on here. He actually lets the person he’s interviewing do a majority of the talking. Which is great, he has the perfect questions and does what interviewer is supposed to do. Guide the conversation and let the person being interviewed tell their story.

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Can't thank you enough for this positive feedback. Talking to these heros makes it easy, that's for sure.

@brianjacobsen8365 3 жыл бұрын

Terrific interview!!! Need to get the book

@richdillon1221 3 жыл бұрын

Such great stories so glad I found this channel I listen to the podcasts just amazing thank you

@lynsherlock2638 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant interview i ve learnt so much thank you guys respect 👏👏🙏🙏💜

@tammycaplan8405 3 жыл бұрын

Miss and thank you Jack.

@dougsmith548 3 жыл бұрын

I just found your channel, and damn you’re good. I’m going to binge all weekend on your channel. Good luck ,stay safe ,God bless.

@eKh79 3 жыл бұрын

Exceptionally well done interview. Thanks for the time and merry Christmas 🎄

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Greatly appreciate the kind words!

@Boltman47 3 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah. I like Jack cant wait for this

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

There's not enough time to cover everything in his book but damn he has some great stories!

@Boltman47 3 жыл бұрын

@@CombatStory that's the truth! That ambush story was unbelievably tantalizing! Pleaseeeeee bring him back lol. I watch his podcast and know myself and others would love to hear more about him. I noticed you didnt want to take too much of his time, but his casts go on for multiple hours so I don't think he would mind going a little longer. It seems you only nicked the surface. Either way this was a great show. Thanks so much for the entertainment

@dbohler8640 3 жыл бұрын

Totally buying the book.

@tammycaplan8405 3 жыл бұрын

Love Jack

@docstockandbarrel 8 ай бұрын

Awesome.

@BrenttonMathieu 3 жыл бұрын

Rockin don reynolds... one of the greatest friends i ever had..

@tonybreward8678 2 жыл бұрын

Never seen him without Jim West who is just a legend.

@viccram70 6 ай бұрын

Great interview.

@ryansandoval507 2 жыл бұрын

I couldn't agree more with this man

@frankhinkle5772 3 жыл бұрын

That was a very interesting interview, and skillfully done. That was a lot of stories to cover in a podcast. Thanks for doing it and putting these stories out there for us.

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Really glad you enjoyed it. Thanks for listening!

@marcwallmark9227 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not sure if this would necessarily be a thing you'd want to do, but I would love to see interviews of Soldiers, Sailors Airmen and Marines who have been awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor. All of those who are still alive. Going back to WW 2. Thanks.

@nathanbieber2840 3 жыл бұрын

I was going to just do a regular 556 upper.. But this inspired me to get an sr25 upper..

@leafs79 3 жыл бұрын

I've must of missed this podcast great great podcast I listen to Jack's podcast too

@813infinityfilms123 3 жыл бұрын

🇺🇸👍God bless America and Jack.

@Prepper319 Жыл бұрын

Another excellent podcast by Ryan fugit ! God damn Ryan - you’re GOOD !

@WoWDontu 3 жыл бұрын

I was near Salerno in 2011. South in Narizah.

@gaapsec4158 3 жыл бұрын

Subscribed.

@nolanjames3908 3 жыл бұрын

I wrote a thing in like 6th grade that I was going to be a marine sniper, then retire on my homestead... I'vee been mostly MIA for almost two decades. I was a Marine grunt in the invasion 1/5... Almost got Saddam Got into snipers and did Fallujah 1 and then ramadi I got out, got disillusioned and obsessed with homesteading and self suffiency Lost both parents, left by my ex wife, and concerningly narrowed my friends group Started deer hunting and I put it all together. I'd be happy to share my story with you

@holliegilliam9915 3 жыл бұрын

semper fi! thank you for your service!

@007more7 3 жыл бұрын

Start putting making video for you tube

@MrMyz123 3 жыл бұрын

Cool stories on this channel,

@luthiervandros 2 жыл бұрын

Dude great content. You pull out great details and are very disarming. Thank you for your service. Lmao: talking to his mom at age 8 😂😂😂

@georgemacdonell2341 2 жыл бұрын

Want to take over a control tower, call SF. want the whole airbase, call the Rangers. taylor made.

@kaizen5023 3 жыл бұрын

Amazing interviews, super high quality! AUDIO eq: some of the guys have really quiet mics compared to yours... whatever editing software you're using, maybe there is an easy global sound levels button, or preventively maybe ask them to turn their mic input up.

@possumslayerslayer4816 3 жыл бұрын

I’ve got to read his book.

@benyoung552 3 жыл бұрын

Love this whole format and the way this interview was conducted. Not too long or short. Great questions and topics and for actually letting him finish answering them in their entirety... Overall, this was just plain Awesome!!! Really really good!!! (Actually, liked it so much I'm bout to watch another episode lol)

@gregeastman8609 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!! I wish Jack's volumn was louder

@martinscammell8790 2 жыл бұрын

Brilliant podcast if your in North Devon Jack I'll buy ya a cold cider. 👌

@josem.castorena4853 3 жыл бұрын

His fiction books about the mercenaries are badass check them out.

@gregorymonacelli2257 3 жыл бұрын

I would love to have lived in North Salem

@compiledtech1188 Жыл бұрын

You need to contact me lol there is some good back stories. Good clip. Good interview!!!

@ryansandoval507 2 жыл бұрын

This man and the men around him invested their 9 lives on on each other and a purpose beyond themselves. Most don't put themselves in the position to come close to that.

@pablogonzalez8304 2 жыл бұрын

I could totally see Jack in the French Foreign Legion

@Juttargoe 2 жыл бұрын

Goddamnit he didn’t finish the ambush story.

@williamstokely9589 3 жыл бұрын

A.k.O was the web sight name when I went through training in 09

@alpeter3787 3 жыл бұрын

[ATTN: JACK MURPHY] empathic interception in syria query: what is? enoch what is? hermon what is? the original 33rd parallel what is? vesica pisces what is? un base relation: hermon enoch phoenicia (damascus)

@kingquan2608 3 жыл бұрын

WE NEED NICHOLAS IRVING AKA NICK THE REAPER ON HERE

@hendy29 3 жыл бұрын

One of the few instances that being a bad shot was a good thing.

@robertrock2884 3 жыл бұрын

2/75 in 1995,96 i bet they gave him shit for that FF when all the dust settled

@picolascage5270 3 жыл бұрын

At first I was not particularly fond of Jack Murphy, I've been following him for years and he was very smog about things when I would message him and ask him various questions, it seems to me like he's kind of let his guard down and has been getting a hang of the reporter thing. That set aside I will always have the utmost respect and the highest regard for people that I've served, particularly those in Special Operations

@billcaracofe8196 3 жыл бұрын

I had a similar experience with him through email. I try to remind myself that certain emotions are either lost or implied erroneously when communicating through email but it left a bad taste in my mouth.

@cron1165 3 жыл бұрын

Damn like what?

@picolascage5270 3 жыл бұрын

@@billcaracofe8196 exactly

@picolascage5270 3 жыл бұрын

@@cron1165 He just comes across as very smug.. I've exchanged messages with him a few times and his responses were very short and were not helpful.

@cron1165 3 жыл бұрын

@@picolascage5270 Ah thanks, just curious

@richardconnor7703 3 ай бұрын

I love this channel i really feel if you would have fixed your audio you would be a million subscribers channel

@DanCan2 3 жыл бұрын

Is the attack on FOB Chapman portrayed in Zero Dark Thirty?

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Yes, and it's hard to watch: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/mseIac-SuZ3Wm6c.html

@MrMaximkozin Жыл бұрын

I was looking for someone to interview the interviewers

@georgemacdonell2341 2 жыл бұрын

Good God, just train 'em for what you need and what there good at. Over and out.

@imj323 3 жыл бұрын

In 2001 I went in to a marine recruiting office and they asked if I did drugs I said I smoke weed they told me go to the army office they'll take anybody lol so I went and took a test on the computer and 2 days later I get arrested in az with 5 felony counts for assault I ended up pleading to misdemeanor disturbing the peace because all 5 accusing never went to testify it took a year and I changed my mind when I meet my wife I always regretted not joining and whe. I tried the national guard I was in my 30,s I guess I was to old it sucks but shit happens salut to all military branches and all veterans God bless them there the tip of the spear

@austinfehr9447 3 жыл бұрын

does anyone know what the map behind him is of?

@CombatStory 3 жыл бұрын

Great question. It's an aviation map of Afghanistan. Covers Khost province and some of the others in RC-East.

@el5495 3 жыл бұрын

Can you talk about the seal team 6 guy that killed a green beret.

@BostonsF1nest 3 жыл бұрын

Lol why? Like what’s to say that already hasn’t been said?

@el5495 3 жыл бұрын

@@BostonsF1nest just curious if things like that are common in the SF community

@el5495 3 жыл бұрын

@@BostonsF1nest from a civilians perspective you always assume that it's all one team kind of a thing. Obviously there is rivalry but I just find it fascinating that we have service men and woman killing each other

@socalfun64 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry, but my take away is you interrupting this dude right as he’s at the crux of the story and we’re all on the edge of our seats. I don’t think it ever got back there either. 😕 Right at 40:00

@therrienmichael08 2 жыл бұрын

I'm trying to find out what is REKI ? CQB: Close Quarters Combat

@wilb6657 2 жыл бұрын

"RECCE". Short for "recon".

@yankbat8481 2 жыл бұрын

Marine hype really does well. Army statistically wins shooting contests and are first in most every war by far. Yet people think due to movies and hype they are tops. Kinda like SEALS compared to way way better Green Berets and or Delta Force. Infact. Army Rangers have captured and killed way more HVTs than any other unit. But Army is very tight lipped about what Army does.

@kxkxkxkx Жыл бұрын

WOW it's almost like movies and television are totally different from real life OMGWTF?!?!?!?!!?!?

@georgemacdonell2341 2 жыл бұрын

Run into this shit sometimes, discussion, let it go, do better, don't let it happen to you

@chrisculley3756 3 жыл бұрын

dear god why the hell did y'all have to bring up that fucking online army.mil bullshit. Jack like you I never got on that fucking thung so when it came time to do that shit, same thing couldnt log in I got yelled at and smoked for fucking hours. gotta live the cult, RLTW!!