The SF regiment is facing a laundry list of issues, much like the military in general. #specialforces #greenberet #dol
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@TKMVillar3 ай бұрын
Enlisted as an 18X 5 years ago didn’t make it. Going to SFAS this year. Great perspective - hopefully the next generation can pick up where yall left off and have our own stories to tell.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Still a ton of positives to becoming a green beret. Good luck brother.
@alamsucksemirisbetter23293 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFTquestion brother. Do you think having anxiety in the past may affect your selection for sf?
@ICALLBS-tb2kxАй бұрын
Props for going...👊... What happened? What would you do different?
@Stark_Industries30003 ай бұрын
Heartbreaking and infuriating. I was in the military until a couple years ago. My decision to leave was a very painful but necessary one, and it was based on the trajectory I saw our military taking (exactly as you described it). Being in law enforcement now I see the same things happening in that field, too. Sometimes it just feels like I was born in the wrong time period, and like I’m not built for our current world. Thanks for the video, it helps others out there who feel the same ways.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
I train a couple of LE departments and ya, the guys tell me a lot of the same bullshit is being forced through there as well. Sucks, hoping we turn it around as society soon.
@Stark_Industries30003 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT Want to come out and maybe do some training in Hawaii? Let me know if you’re interested. We have a lot of inexperienced and non-prior military personnel who always need good training.
@concernedviewer-ox7ge3 ай бұрын
Hey am from Kenya 🇰🇪 and am big fan of the USA special operations community especially the green berets and the 75 ranger rgt community..i run through your content a few days ago and I totally love it ..
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Thanks 🙏
@PrometheusFalls3 ай бұрын
Thanks!
@TheBrodyJody3 ай бұрын
I would love an entire video of you sharing your view on the current administration of our country, as well as your opinion about the withdrawal of U.S Forces from afghanistan.
@tylermontoya4082 ай бұрын
100% me too. I just found this channel and I’m hooked on it. Not just our nation but the entire world needs individuals like this man, a true war fighter and patriot 🇺🇸
@mikehitchcock993 ай бұрын
I’m shipping 18X in three weeks, great video as always.
@Beyrouth_3 ай бұрын
Same. April 15. See you on the other side 🤘🏼
@turnercorbett14323 ай бұрын
See you boys out there
@andrewfluharty44353 ай бұрын
at SWCS for SFPC now for SFAS, have fun man it'll be over before you know it
@Beyrouth_3 ай бұрын
@@andrewfluharty4435send it!
@Hyperwolfxx3 ай бұрын
See y’all there 🤝🔥
@joelpierce39403 ай бұрын
Totally agree!
@Newbobdole3 ай бұрын
97E grad. You hit the nail on the head - I have a USMC cousin who just retired & was at the withdraw, it's galling (but not shocking unfortunately) just how unilateral the decision to up the timetable was. Going forward, it will be interesting to see if the military is capable of adjusting to increase recruitment/retention - like how there was an emphasis on professionalism post-Vietnam. Part of the issue is that children grew up their entire lives seeing a very nebulous concept of war, and our liberal western values simultaneously decry & espouse American Exceptionalism, whereas our enemies have brutally singular messaging, which civilians literally cannot bring themselves to believe is possibly true. Additionally, I believe that No Child Left Behind has had an insidious effect on the thought processes/expectations of authority from the current age group. That, and smartphones fundamentally altering the rate/method at which human thought is expressed (beyond what we are evolutionarily capable of processing). I'm fucking glad I was born in the 80s. But, I have hope that even today, we're only one bad event away from reawakening the sleeping giant.
@jerryj30473 ай бұрын
there is Afghan guy selling hot dogs at 5 Pennsylvania Plaza NY tell him Hi from Jerry... good guy..good video man
@shrapmagnetАй бұрын
The army (including SOF leadership) always preaches about taking care of your equipment, but they don't practice what they preach by taking care of their most important assett- the people. The crappy thing about SF is after they are used (VN, 1st gulf war, GWOT) they are not treated well or even maintained in a state of readiness- but when Kuwait gets attacked, or a 9-11 happens, or whatever is next- our leadership (mil and civilian) expect us to start right back up like it is all a movie we didn't finish on netflix and they just expect to hit "continue watching". I saw it when I first came in, and saw it again through the 90's under clinton. 9-11 happens, and it becomes suddenly apparent that equipment is outdated and/or broken, people haven't had the ammo and other assets to go to the range, go through SFAUC every year, attend advanced training (or even sustain common skills) so we just jump through our butts and "do it live". You get what you pay for. I left team life in 2008 and retired in 2010. From what I've seen, it seems like my timing was perfect. But people like me had to contend with all this nonsense on the front end.
@fredred50373 ай бұрын
This is like finding out Santa Claus isn’t real 😭
@ExtraRice3653 ай бұрын
I appreciate the honesty. As a new guy going into SF I hope I can help make things better. I cant imagine our country continues down this awful path for that much longer, hoping for more people to step up in our government this decade.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
I still think the job is worth it, but thing are pretty rough right now.
@steveshapland88463 ай бұрын
As an 05B4S in the 10th SF Grp in the late 60s this is particuarly disturbing. This was pre-SOCOM. The term 'regiment' is new to me.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Same time period as my dad, he was in 46th company. But ya, times have definitely changed.
@Neutronism73 ай бұрын
Thank you for sharing your thoughts on the withdrawal from Afghanistan, it’s a shame it was all for nothing.
@lukehillland3 ай бұрын
Awesome perspective. Got a question for you though. How would you compare officer life in sf vs enlisted? Of course enlisted get more time on the ground and range and officers are leading more with more administrative things to do, but what does that relationship look like? Is it really THAT different?
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Biggest difference is as an officer you only get 2 years or so team time then it’s all admin. So I guess it’s different in that way but most is the same
@christiandinero80833 ай бұрын
Still got 4 years left. Going to ranger school this year and after that I want to train up for selection. then I’ll decide my fate from there
@raplopez42583 ай бұрын
4:04 I know I sound like a pansy saying this but this almost brings me to tears remembering this...
@jonathansantiago58863 ай бұрын
I'm at nearly 18yrs, in 1323.....you're %1001 right about everything. I don't feel bad about myself as I do for the new dudes joining. Everyone accross the hall is either getting out or trying to find ways to not get burnt out.....new dudes don't have key leaders to get wisdom from anymore. Anyways, I just subscribed to your page. Good seeing a bother getting after it on here.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Oh snap. I spent a good portion of my team early in my career on 1325.
@jonathansantiago58863 ай бұрын
@ValhallaFirearmsTraining , B. Hubler is their Zulu now and D. Emmons is the SGM......probably thee best one I've had period.
@vigilantgopher95633 ай бұрын
@@Alkp3k Learn to be a good soldier first if social issues are stopping you then maybe ur not cutout for it
@vigilantgopher95633 ай бұрын
@@Alkp3klike have you even joined the army yet I hate guys who talk before they even join
@defions42083 ай бұрын
I feel like this is a very OPSEC safe explanation. About deployments which is good.
@AC-uw4il3 ай бұрын
exactly what ive been saying even though im just a regular army paratrooper the support and respect for our troops arent their anymore, its really a shame and I hate being that vet who says "our military is getting weaker" I really hope im wrong theres been a few good changes but alot of negative one too
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Well, our military most certainly is not getting stronger by any metric, so you’re not wrong.
@dancoursey54473 ай бұрын
Thank you for your honesty and genuine assessment of the "situation". Socialism Sucks.
@radaraacf19 күн бұрын
All I can say is want away from the evil family that I’m stuck with, I’ll take anything😊
@jby246013 ай бұрын
Could I get a discord link? the one on the channel info says it has expired.
@PentiumThorn3 ай бұрын
Facts: If you can put up with all the DEI shit, being in Group is the way to go. Corporations are lookin at 18F's, LVL3's, Warrants, anybody with a TS/poly and alot of Echo jobs available right now in the IT/AI satellite space. U can go to the FBI Academy through Group as well as certain people can put a packet in for FTC at the Farm. I got into Georgetown University Masters Program on a Pat Tillman Scholarship because of the Fox course and LVL3. But these young kids comin in the team room as E5's without a combat patch is killin the Regiment. All the experience and leadership in 3rd Group that I came up with are gone. Good luck to these new guys. We paved a long road for you.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Well said, agree with all of that as well.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Well said, agree with all of that as well.
@1anreАй бұрын
What's LVL3?
@Obe2k_28 күн бұрын
Im 25 dreamed of being in special forces just got comfortable in life with a consistent paycheck but dont wanna grow old with regrets is it worth going into SF in during peace time? 🙏🏼
@cej39403 ай бұрын
Hearing an SF dude talk about not having a livable wage is wild to me Like fuck, if a dude at the tip of the spear can barely get groceries and shit, I think that also says a lot for pretty much everyone else that work lower paying jobs lol, fucking hell
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
4-5 years ago the money was good. Problem is it hasn’t increased and we’ve all seen what inflation has done.
@cej39403 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT Exactly, same thing all around It's just crazy to me how it's gotten so bad even SF guys are getting fucked hard Like I've been pretty content with canned stuff from the dollar store with some 1/2/3/4/5 day old rice and water or soda or something, but that's because I'm closer to a college student than a person with a career
@drummer0dude3 ай бұрын
It would be awesome if you did a video on what was supposed to happen in Afghanistan.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Uploading it in a few hours actually.
@Sam-kt6ngАй бұрын
I would be interested to hear the difference in perspectives between a new guy in SF versus a guy who’s been in a long time. I would imagine that a guy who joins a group, 18x, does cool training, lives the Green Beret life would feel a lot better about not seeing combat than a guy who’s been getting it for 10 years and suddenly quits cold turkey.
@ValhallaVFTАй бұрын
Not true at all, new guys are the most motivated to go see combat. It’s the main thing you’re there for. Not going to combat as a Green Beret is extremely disheartening for guys.
@Thrainite3 ай бұрын
I wasn't a cool guy, just regular CAV. The Op tempo, rotations, and "check-the-box" training, was insane and taxing. I had a PSG that had served in multiple combat tours between Iraq and Afghanistan and he was getting thrashed by the daily grind of constant training and classes. The pay isn't enough for the hours and BS. Worst part for retention is you don't see the benefits until you leave. He told me when I was in a few years ago that he had spent more time at work doing BS than he did training up Soldiers for an ongoing war. It's just not worth it, and the Army isn't serious about winning wars. Neither is the government as a whole since we lost in both of our major theaters of operation.
@waingrobro3 ай бұрын
37 year old dude here. I'm in great shape. I say that with confidence, since all I do is train. No kids etc. I've been contemplating joining the guard as an 11b, but I spoke to some dudes who are in my unit here in Michigan, and they say pretty much what you said. They don't train infantry stuff enough. Just BS shit, even though its just a weekend here and there. It boggles my mind why leadership isn't trying to sharpen the blade of their units every chance they get. Makes me not want to go at all. I wonder if I would just feel like a phoney with a blue cord.
@JesusChrist2000BC3 ай бұрын
@@waingrobroYou are preaching to the choir bro. That's why we all get out. They want to make soldiers janitors and that's not worth the bs we have to deal with.
@LeeXavie3 ай бұрын
Hey Nate would you say dive teams would be the best way to avoid having females in your team? Also happy Easter!
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Haha that’s a funny question. I’d like to say yes, but actually it’s probably the team they could get on easiest, water cancels out all the strength requirements.
@LeeXavie3 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT so besides dive school, you think it would be the easiest?
@JA-jx1hk3 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFTis it true that dive teams take in everyone that says they want to be in one? Do they train up people for dive school effectively or do you already have to be good in the water?
@kylelange77293 ай бұрын
Hey brother, young man who is interested in SF. Do you think similar sentiments were shared with green berets and other spec ops guys in the past who were also in peace time and possibly a liberal administration? Just curious, sucks to hear the negatives but I understand there’s still a hell of a lot of positives.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Actually yes. My dad was a GB in Vietnam, during the war and then as we went into peacetime, he has nothing but negative things to say about it then as well. It comes and goes in cycles, hopefully we see it take a positive direction here soon.
@kylelange77293 ай бұрын
Thanks for the response! It seems like there’s ebbs and flows and cycles to everything. Hopefully it takes a more positive direction sooner rather than later. Thanks for the information!
@ebk18853 ай бұрын
Is there any sf presence in Syria/Africa nowadays ?
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Yep, a ton in Africa from 3rd group, 5th group in Syria.
@ExtraRice3653 ай бұрын
If we're not conducting combat missions anymore, what specific activities are the guys now getting burnt out from?
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
We constantly deploy regardless of combat. Working with partnered nations and stuff of that nature. Optempo isnt any lower, just no combat operations.
@ExtraRice3653 ай бұрын
When you say "no combat operations" do you mean literally zero? Or are they just sparse and exclusive to certain regions? Seems like we would be losing our edge if we stopped getting any actual practice.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
@@ExtraRice365 that is public domain, no combat operations that aren’t in a strictly advisory role.
@Neutronism73 ай бұрын
Also, do you think it’s a good idea to do 18x when I am 22, I am still in high school.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
I did it at 23, so yes. I think that’s a pretty good age to start.
@Neutronism73 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT thank you very much for your advice
@harry5542 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFTwhat about 32 lol I’m 31 looking for 18x next year I know you started as a civilian too
@rojoloco3911Ай бұрын
Yes, it is an odd dilemma, crappy administration aside, peacetime is the worst thing that can happen to a motivated military. That is not to say that we would want to get involved in one stupid unnecessary war after the next -I’m just saying as far as the job is concerned it seems like during peacetime the military focuses on stupid stuff just like you said.
@jordanmichaelharveyАй бұрын
So what is the day to day life as a SF since no combat?
@ValhallaVFTАй бұрын
Man, a lot of “training” exercises. I talk to all my buddies who are still in and they all have nothing but negative things to say, so not great at the moment. Hopefully that changes.
@jordanmichaelharveyАй бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT why would that be bad ? That sounds fun becoming more and more badass masters of the craft huh?🤷🏻♂️
@flightevolution8132Ай бұрын
@@jordanmichaelharvey That's a nice idea. Wait till i introduce you to rucking.
@jordanmichaelharveyАй бұрын
@@flightevolution8132 so all you do all day is ruck ? I’m sure there’s a lot of technical skills needing honing as well
@speedracer73363 ай бұрын
You and I are in the same boat! You set the course and I’ll grab a paddle. Have you ever got work with people from 19th or 20th SFG?
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
I’ve got some buddies that are over there now that used to be in 1st group with me, but not actually with their unit.
@speedracer73363 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT Do they like it? Is it different from AD?
@fredred50373 ай бұрын
Take firearms courses, skydiving classes, survival/camping courses, evasive driving courses, scuba classes if you like the water. All the cool stuff without being owned by the government.
@jonathanrockstar13 ай бұрын
“It’s not the beret that makes the man but the man that makes the beret” made me feel ok about choosing not to pursue the life for occupation
@JA-jx1hk3 ай бұрын
True but unfortunately that costs thousands of dollars compared to being paid for it
@jonathanrockstar12 ай бұрын
@@JA-jx1hklisten to these vets enough and you’ll realize they paid for it too, one way or another.
@ICALLBS-tb2kxАй бұрын
@@jonathanrockstar1minus the training and recognition.. how's the man make the beret if he doesn't wear one?
@themosthigh33763 ай бұрын
Any advice on 30+ old signing 18x contract?? Taking asvab next week
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Use your maturity to your advantage and take care of your body, the q course is a young man’s game, but plenty of older guys make it through.
@themosthigh33763 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT last question did you see any 18x’s in their 30s, as well as pass
@themosthigh33763 ай бұрын
Also thank you for the reply and your service and time.
@HeWhoDaresYT3 ай бұрын
@@themosthigh3376I had 3 dudes in my class who passed with me on my team during team week in their late 30s. Very possible, just send it.
@HeWhoDaresYT3 ай бұрын
@@themosthigh3376I passed selection with 3 guys on my team during team week who were in there late 30s. Just send it man you’ll be fine
@rafaelalodio51163 ай бұрын
But isn’t it good, the part of being at peace time? What’s the point of keeping a war forever?
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
It’s not for regular people to understand, warfighters aren’t regular people.
@rafaelalodio51163 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT I see, I guess I’m glad I don’t have to, all the best to you.
@ColinGomez3 ай бұрын
Couldn’t agree more, I’m 19 been wanting to join for a while now but I can see the way things are headed and I’m not going to serve under this administration. Great vid let’s hear that other plan for Afghanistan you talked about.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
I made the video. Be releasing it in a few days
@TKMVillar3 ай бұрын
If that’s all it took for you to not sign your name on the dotted line your will was weak to begin with. In 20 years you’re gonna be one of those guys who say “yeah I would’ve joined but….” While wearing grunt style.
@MichaelSmith-co6ggАй бұрын
@TKMVillar exactly. I joined the Navy in the mid 2000s despite the fact that I didn't even agree with the Iraq War at that time. I signed up because it was the right thing for me to do, and I never regretted it.
@Daily_Bassist3 ай бұрын
I’m 22, 18X shipping in June. I know there’s a lot of ugly parts of the military, and yeah, my generation hasn’t yielded great warfighters for the most part, but becoming SF is what I want to do. I still feel like I can do the job and that I can be useful in life. If I can help save even one life or positively impact just one person, it will have been worth it.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
It’s not all bad. I’ve got videos detailing all the good parts about it as well.
@johnmassey23093 ай бұрын
Back after the Nam under Jimmy Carter SF ncos were on food stamps also. Regan got us better pay. I think Republicans treat soldiers better. That tells you how to vote.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
I’ve served under multiple of both, it’s VERY one sided as to who treats the military better.
@dill_operator97873 ай бұрын
What is DEI??
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
Diversity equity and inclusion. Basically the new buzzword for woke bullshit.
@vladislavtheimpaler35252 ай бұрын
question , if nobody wants wokeness as you say why there is no major backlash in the army in general ? i could not believe the it can get in there
@russelldavis8415Ай бұрын
Agree 100% US & UK mil is going tits up. Why do you have a problem with soldiers writing books? I agree they should be based on facts and truth and not subject to BS to appease publishers and film makers. if senior officers and others can make a few bucks then why not everyone else? Guys from Nam wrote books made into film (not Seals) guys from Iraq wrote books made into film (not Seals) guys from Benghazi wrote books made into film (not Seals) Only ever worked with Seals, Rangers and CIA guys got no idea about other SF units so I don’t comment. Maybe you could tell us about your most scary firefight?? You can get a glimpse of mine at the old fort siege Afghanistan, I get a little carried away with a GPMG for a few hours.
@ValhallaVFTАй бұрын
What the fuck are you talking about there are dozens of books/movies written by seals in every one of those conflicts you claimed “not seals” in.
@russelldavis8415Ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT I am well aware of the books/films by Seals as I was involved in all of them, I was trying to highlight that they are NOT the only ones! for example what was the film/book the 4th of July about who was it based on? Helicopter pilots, Airforce Pilots, USMC, Rangers, CIA. Infantry, Don’t you have access to internet? Now I’m really gonna mess with your head, being in USA an all, give Tanto or Oz a call ask them who the two Scottish guys were at Benghazi.
@russelldavis8415Ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT I was trying to highlight that there have been soldiers from other units who have wrote books some made into film easy to find if you have internet. You seem to have an unhealthy fixation about Seals as do many others posting comments based on 2nd 3rd 4th hand opinions with little or no experience of actually taking part on a Seal operation. As someone once said, opinions are like a-holes everybody got one. Did you ever hear of a guy who challenged Chris Kyle to a knife fight? or maybe about the crazy brit guy at JSOC who SHOT one of his own men for being disrespectful?? Guilty on both counts lol. Lastly, I’m pretty sure that all service personnel past and present will agree, that it would be inappropriate to address someone awarded with the MOH as a “Fkin moron”.
@raplopez42583 ай бұрын
Honestly I guess I'm the 1% that doesn't want to actually go to war. But I really don't want China fucking with Taiwan (and any other similar situation for that matter, like Russia and Ukraine), setting the precedent that it's alright to deprive countries of inalienable rights, and would rather prefer to be the deterrence, big stick diplomacy. Kind of like the DOL mentality, peace is preferred, but not over liberty; you know give me (and my fellow Earthicans) liberty or give me death... I suspect I'm too idealistic though and I'll have to learn the hard way...
@michaelkent22033 ай бұрын
Now I'm depressed. Son starts RASP in three weeks. Say something to make me feel better. On the positive side, my son is very committed, focused, and grounded. There is hope if more young men like him enlist.
@ValhallaVFT3 ай бұрын
There’s still a lot of positives about it, I’ve got videos about that. But it’s not headed in a great direction, hopefully we see an administration change here next year and we change course back the right way.
@Jay155233 ай бұрын
No need to feel depressed about it. He's attempting to join the 75th which is still way better than being in the regular Army. I was a regular Army guy on JBLM and trust me 2nd Batt Rangers lived a different life.
@michaelkent22033 ай бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT TY Readiness always declines under Presidents of a certain party.
@michaelkent22033 ай бұрын
@@Jay15523 TY, Jay. "Two" - I have three sons - is very motivated. He's already memorized the Ranger's Creed!
@carabinapacifista5627Ай бұрын
Special Operations is still a very honorable and worthy position to be in, regardless of the circumstances
@LordMasterJin3 ай бұрын
Ive been wanting to go SF but im a reservist. I want to go, if you can help me. Im pleading.
@Aaron-ej9ql3 ай бұрын
Best bet is to go guard SF, get a conditional release to go NG or AD, or go CAG from the reserve.
@limbogt7473 ай бұрын
@@Aaron-ej9qlis going guard worth it?
@Aaron-ej9ql3 ай бұрын
@@limbogt747 if you want to go SF. They are more flexible with their criteria needs. They've sent people older than AD would due to needs and what they feel would work for them and their needs.
@Gohardt3 ай бұрын
Fuck
@JavierGarcia-hd7xm12 күн бұрын
Typical bullshit lol “the woke agenda” find other topics.
@ValhallaVFT12 күн бұрын
Ugh oh the little Marxist is upset 😢
@JavierGarcia-hd7xm12 күн бұрын
@@ValhallaVFT nah it’s just more of the same. It’s quite boring, we heard it all.