What is Rule #1 for Special Operations?

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Let’s take a minute to discuss the number one rule of Special Operations: Security is Rule # 1.
This is taught in Infantry basic training. They teach it in the Special Forces Qualification Course. They teach it at Ranger School. It is the guiding and primary rule of small unit tactics. Let’s learn how to apply this principle of security to our private lives, families, and businesses.
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00:00 Introduction
00:15 Charity Event
00:35 Security is Rule # 1
00:51 My Crazy Friend - Vietnam Lessons Learned
02:17 Life is a Special Operation
02:46 Family
03:24 Travel Security
03:58 Business
05:18 Outro & Recommendations

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@JR-gp2zk Жыл бұрын

I seen this while vacationing in Cancun. I am at a resort pool bar wearing an old cheap Seiko dive watch and a guy next to me starting flexing with his shiny Omega Seamaster. I basically told him he shouldn't wear it outside the resort. He gave me some line that he was from Barcelona and that he knows more about Mexico than US tourist. Later that week, I found out that he rented a car to go to the ruins and he and his family got stopped and robbed at gunpoint. The adults were stripped down to their underwear and his family walked for miles until someone offered to help. Moral of the story, I don't wear my fancy watches and stuff on vacations, it just makes you a target.

@jumpercable20 Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%, never wear something you aren't willing to give up or lose. I also believe in situational awareness-->keep your head on a swivel and pay attention to your surroundings and NOT your cell phone.

@Fouremyleofceres Жыл бұрын

@@jumpercable20 Also noticed that if you are out and about, head on a swivel (though not to obvious or scared looking) makes a difference. Most bad guys aren't really that interested in someone that is paying attention. Course, sometimes that doesn't matter, shit happens. At least you see it coming and can act accordingly

@512bb Жыл бұрын

As a vet and an advid watch collector I concur 100%. So amazing when you observe the average oblivious person in action, no shortage of fools indeed.

@jfkst1 Жыл бұрын

Rule #1 is know where you are. Rule #2 is look cool. Rule #3 is if you don't know where you're at, at least look cool.

@andrewsadowski6007 Жыл бұрын

Haven't heard that one in a while. But yes

@Elpipiton Жыл бұрын

This ain't the navy

@bdmngs5884 Жыл бұрын

I thought it was... 1 Look Cool 2 Know what you're doing 3 If you don't know what you're doing refer to rule 1

@jfkst1 Жыл бұрын

@@bdmngs5884 Mine was more of the Q Course standard given all the land navigation. Yours is more for being on a team where GPS did all the land nav for us.

@1pyroace1 Жыл бұрын

That’s y I wear shades in night clubs have no idea where I’m At or what I’m Looking at but I look damn cool

@trumptorianguard4617 Жыл бұрын

Great advice! A first step to security is Risk Avoidance. Life is about Risk Management. Don’t go to stupid places at stupid hours with stupid people and do stupid things!

@williamwilson6499 Жыл бұрын

As one who has been on the X, I think one of the best bits of advice I’ve ever heard was from Harry Callahan (Clint Eastwood) in Magnum Force when he said, “A man has to know his limitations”. I’ve been to Iraq, Afghanistan, Pakistan, Haiti…and other crazy places. The world can be a dangerous place and it’s best to know that you aren’t the badass you may think you are. Move through the world with confidence and your head on a swivel. Be safe, but stay dangerous.

@rickmac9797 Жыл бұрын

Rite you are sir I've been on the x seen some heat in the sand box SWCC SBT-12 was in operation anaconda March 2002 attached to 10th mountain division I've never heard it better put sir been around from new Orleans no such thing as a bad MF just someone willing to do you something bad same guy every ones says is a bad MF shoot him in knees not so bad 😂 mf screaming on the ground it don't take a bad MF to pull a gun and shoot you in the face sorry to be direct but I've lived it it's as the boy scout says be prepared always even though your never prepared to be prepared keep your head on a swivel stay humble but stay dangerous and that's by staying alert apply what you know !!!! Thank you sir salute

@wolf280 Жыл бұрын

"Slow is smooth and smooth is fast" is something that comes to mind for me, the epitome of how good sof guys are.

@michaeldbhawker3556 Жыл бұрын

There is nothing slow about tier 1 guys.

@truthaboutlife2026 Жыл бұрын

A @@michaeldbhawker3556 This is true. We are deliberate in our movements, situationally aware, reposition when necessary, communicate clearly, and act decisively when required. The slogan slow is smooth, and smooth is fast is correct as well. It's speaks to being proficient especially during sniper training. Proud American, serving.

@stonezman2743 Жыл бұрын

It’s mainly for training, train slowly but accurately and gradually go faster and faster while keeping accuracy. Also don’t run to you’re death…

@richardgrimes4440 Жыл бұрын

During my Army career, we called it situational awearness.

@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын

The late Richard Marcinko, US Navy ret: O-5 said it best; don't get mad, don't get even, get AHEAD. ✅️

@grafenr.3405 Жыл бұрын

Simply outstanding sir I'm a combat veteran as well. I practice security daily whether I'm home or away. I believe in environment awareness. Thank you sir for your advice and knowledge.

@TheWorldisaLIE2 Жыл бұрын

"combat vets are dime a dozen" -one of my former Gunny's

@kylejackman1607 Жыл бұрын

Howdy from Oklahoma, and thank you for your service !!!

@adventure6583 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for your service sir

@coolbreeze2.0-mortemadfasc13 Жыл бұрын

I was nowhere near special operations, but security is one of the most basic things we learned in Marine Corps boot camp. How to maintain security while traveling overseas was a part of that training.

@PLsexpicklePL 11 ай бұрын

The bonus of hyper vigilance is like a target threat superpower. Yet, plagues you with anxiety.

@prunabluepepper Жыл бұрын

One of the greatest security threats to people is the inability to abstain. Temperance of character but also of needs and wishes. Most people never read the ToS or Privacy Policy of anything, and even if they do, and deem the transaction risky, they often do it anyway, because they really really wanna have that thing.

@addisonesslinger3653 Жыл бұрын

Very insightful and true.

@mannyechaluce3814 Жыл бұрын

Kind of like the Taliban, really really want their country back :D amazing what a used Toyota Hilux can do, against an M1 Abrams tank

@prunabluepepper Жыл бұрын

@@mannyechaluce3814 :D lol, well, they did win after all.

@CrimsonRaven51 Жыл бұрын

Complacency is the other killer.

@prunabluepepper Жыл бұрын

@@CrimsonRaven51 very true.

@deanjohn433 Жыл бұрын

He’s right and most sf soldiers practice this In daily life without the general public even noticing it’s happening I once met a ex sas guy in pub and he always sat where he could see both entrances to the pub and he never sat with his back to anyone he always faced forward he told me once that even the best plans can fail but if you’ve covered most of the bases the odds are still in your favour

@uscitizen5656 Жыл бұрын

Mega ditto's . Those guys are bad ass too!

@deanjohn433 Жыл бұрын

@@uscitizen5656 he looked like your average guy in a bar but he had that aura were you knew he wasn’t like everyone else in the pub if you know what I mean

@austinwierzbicki7146 Жыл бұрын

Rule 1: Look cool. Rule 2: Know what you're doing. Rule 3: If you don't know what you're doing, refer to Rule 1

@drob437 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely correct on the smoking part. Years ago I had knucklehead neighbors that lived two doors down. I’m working the midnight shift and after exiting my back door I see the red glow of a cigarette in the pitch blackness. I couldn’t see who it was so I simply said, what’s up as a greeting. He responded with the same. In his mind he probably that I could see him clearly, but I couldn’t. I just wanted him to know that I knew someone was standing there.

@stephenbritton9297 Жыл бұрын

Sometimes simply being aware of your surroundings is enough... Its amazing how oblivious people are

@Spike-qt7tx Жыл бұрын

protect yourself at all times

@unhingedninja8565 Жыл бұрын

Touch gloves if you want now

@twalk6164 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for clear and frank advice to civilians. I have been a fan of "watch your six" and "be prepared" since I was a boy scout. Security is Job 1.

@Fouremyleofceres Жыл бұрын

I liked your "What If.." statement. When I became a Deputy Sheriff way back when, I did a lot of "What If" exercises in my head, over and over. Quite often the same ones. Read a lot about stuff, too. When I became a training officer, that was my go-to training talks with the newbies. What if this happens? Okay, if that happens what if? It is scenario rehearsal in your head. Training is good, so is muscle memory, however, mental preparedness is a force magnifier.

@johnganshow5536 Жыл бұрын

As a retired Correctional officer, and veteran, I agree!!!

@kyphoticlifting4474 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel mate so much , serious improvements just from watching your videos

@sergioramirez3328 Жыл бұрын

Hit the nail on the head brother thank you for the the reminder be safe out there and have a happy thanksgiving be blessed my brother you and your family 🤙🏼

@robertreynolds2726 Жыл бұрын

Absolutely important to remember. Thank you

@sergiocanoalhambra1794 Жыл бұрын

I really wanna thank you for your videos, every time i need motivation to get better, workout, study, eat.... i watch them and help me focus and get after it. Thank you seriously

@serpent645 Жыл бұрын

Great video, security has always been, and remains my #1 priority!

@TheWarriorsMind Жыл бұрын

1. Security 2. Preparedness 3. Know your limitations 4. Know when and how to respond 5. Always keep asking questions " the what ifs" 6.situational awareness 7. TRUST Your Gut Just a side note ... when you can, always sit with your back against the wall where you can watch the entrance and locate the exits ... my wife knows how I sit and will point at the table that she knows I want. (She always goes first so I can watch over her) Also, I always ask for a steak knife even if I don't need it. (You get a strange look sometimes from the waitress especially if your eating soup and/or pasta) In Emergency Management, we use 4 concepts- mitigate, prepare, respond, and recover

@leusmaximusx 6 ай бұрын

i prefer to be just inocent of all things where ever i go , so far no problems a brain soaked in adrenaline leads to PTSD, so i dont have watch my 6, or 12 , nah , im insignificant, useless and unaffected of all the probable risks , coz i'm unaware of all things : money, food, entertainment, comfort, pleasure, convenients, connections, objectives, results, performance, responsibilities etc. bad people always ignore me, my teammates stay away from me, my superiors always kick me out of team missions, they put me in lone patrols or recon in civvies at unimportant places or purpose just to make my name unavailable for any group assignment or put me on jobs nobody wanted or low promotional value like cleaning the ceilings, or repainting any steel surfaces around camp, planting foliage including some cannabis for the officers to enjoy, even raising hogs for special barbeque nights heck even gangs & hookers pretend their blind around me in the streets if i die , i die, no sorrows, thats the way of the warrior

@TheWarriorsMind 6 ай бұрын

@@leusmaximusx so you have a grayman mentality

@davedave2941 Жыл бұрын

Best advice I received from a mentor - treat your time here like you would as a member of the family business.

@douglasdailey5998 Жыл бұрын

This video hit the nail on the head about everything.

@50yearoldlerookie84 Жыл бұрын

Very solid advice brother. I just finished a CQT course and the Green Beret who taught Security as lesson #1 in the first minute of the first day and drilled it every day of the course. Never drop Security and if anyone did, they paid for it! I can recognize reality when I see it and you, my friend are the real deal! I am subscribing as soon as I hit the comment button. Thanks brother, looking forward to learning.....

@timg3596 Жыл бұрын

Awesome site awesome advice looking to more from you in future

@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын

I'd say: EMOTIONS cloud judgement. Do not let anger, tempers, rage consume you or drive your choices, actions. Try to maintain a level head, plan or think. Stress or anxiety can tear you down or put you at risk.

@JDZeebs Жыл бұрын

Great advice, as always.

@desireerrudnik1106 Жыл бұрын

The video we’ve all been needing 🙏🙏🙏

@timdoust9031 Жыл бұрын

Excellent advice, dude. Keep it up.

@ultrabidoof Жыл бұрын

Notification squad! Haven't been here in a while but I'm glad to see you! 🤙🙌

@meligoth Жыл бұрын

I remember doing a job building an expansion for a mental health facility. Two of the big rules that we even had to sign forms that we acknowledged them was to not engage with the staff or any patients in any way from talking to even looking at them, just do your job. Second was to always secure our tools, that's when my military experience kicked in. The last thing that mental health facility needs is for a patient unexpectedly leaving the facility foe some reason, and there are construction tools lying around that could cause serious harm. With a notepad and pen, I kept track of our tools like an arms room so no unsecured shovels or cordless drills on my watch.

@armyman7062 Жыл бұрын

Your chanel is one of the best out there.Big fan of your work

@wizzardofpaws2420 11 ай бұрын

Excellent stuff as always.

@lsporter88 Жыл бұрын

I think you're absolutely right. Very wise words.

@nyguy5370 Жыл бұрын

This is great advice for life. I was never in the military, but I always keep a high level of situational awareness wherever I am.

@jpturner171 Жыл бұрын

Semper Fi Army. I’ve had the honor to serve with many Rangers and Seals. Such true advice!

@jeremywells9019 Жыл бұрын

We call this: Basic Infantry Skills. Never shit where you eat or sleep. Leave no trace of your passing. Be quiet and respectful of friends and enemies. Never give up. Be humble and walk softly. Never forget who you are.

@johnmorgan6010 Жыл бұрын

Sound advice . Thanks for the info. Great advice.

@jamespisano1164 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the wisdom, Bro.

@kndvds1492 Жыл бұрын

At our NCO Academy graduation CSM Littrell spoke about his platoon in Vietnam. He won the Medal of Honor but wouldn't talk abut that. He told a story about how he let his guard down while leading a patrol. All his guys were tired, wet, and hungry. They couldn't eat when they got back to the FOB until they cleaned their weapons. About 1 Klick from the base he started hearing guys breaking down their weapons and cleaning them. Knowing how hungry they were and how close to camp they were he said nothing. About .5 Klicks out they walked into an ambush. Everyone that had not broken down their weapons lived. Most died. He said that was his greatest failure and why he won't talk about his Medal of honor... Security is rule 1...

@JuanGonzalez-li3pk Жыл бұрын

Roger That.. Good video & knowledge. I am a retired USMC Doc and a current police instructor in a large city and make sure I implant this rule at all times. Gracias for your intel...

@henryburke8426 Жыл бұрын

I'm confused, when did the Marine Corps add "Doc's" to the TO? We got our "Doc's" in the form of Hospital Corpsman. Those who chose to live and eat with us were those that went "green", after earning their spot within their assigned platoons, many were referred to as "Doc". Have times changed that much? Semper Fi

@teanistillmon3341 Жыл бұрын

I agree 100%. Thank you.

@TH-mn6rf 5 ай бұрын

Writing from Taiwan, thank you for the great video!

@user-ei7fq4re2g Жыл бұрын

Very true once you let your guard down life is going to be so much harder.

@CandC68 Жыл бұрын

Regarding the "number 1" - I think Roger's Rangers had a list of 28(a pretty good reference.) and his "number 1" might have been "Don't forget nothing."

@edv7094 9 ай бұрын

I love your instruction thank you

@theruggedscholar1544 Жыл бұрын

Great video!

@stevenmqcueen7576 Жыл бұрын

Very well done.

@flamindigo Жыл бұрын

I like the simple answers.

@kylejackman1607 Жыл бұрын

Outstanding!

@mattclements1348 Жыл бұрын

Love ur vids man

@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын

I'd add when I was a kid, I read a few my uncle's DC comics Sgt Rock. My relative was a US Army WW2 veteran: 8th Army Air Corps 🛩. Rock often said he had a "combat antenna" ... later as a US Army MP enlisted & private security officer 👮🏻‍♂️ I understood what that meant. You develop skills or awareness, instincts that you learn to trust. Be safe!

@surfrat8884 Жыл бұрын

Great advice.

@jimkillen1065 Жыл бұрын

I had a neighbor who was retired rangers. He did some contractor work later on . He was a quiet guy and did not talk much about his work . He once said the cross trained with different unit and the British were very good .

@toddbates1099 Жыл бұрын

Right you are Sir! Ft. Bragg, NC, 7th SFG(A) twice, Ft. Devens, MA and Bad Toelz, FRG, 10th SFG(A), MSG-E8/CWO3 (Ret.) Weapons Guy/O&I, Intelligence Officer. Bought a t-shirt. 😉🇺🇸

@michaelangelo6947 Жыл бұрын

Stay alert; stay alive was our training motto.

@venn7eance925 Жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@knutelindstrom3716 Жыл бұрын

That’s real talk! Truly spoken words of wisdom! It would be nice if everyone had what used to be considered “common sense”, but these days there’s always at least one clown that will put everyone else at risk because of their ignorance or selfishness.

@garvinshands2135 Жыл бұрын

Information security and physical security are essential.

@emmanuelawosusi2365 Жыл бұрын

Love the channel

@eagleeyeviewimages Жыл бұрын

Good advice

@tompappas4819 Жыл бұрын

Prudent Advice

@blueduck9409 Жыл бұрын

Good advice.

@reedjohnson6353 Жыл бұрын

Security is an elusion, but I like your video. Thanks for the info.

@johnmcconnell7052 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing this rule out. I can say from personal experience security will make or break some situations. Admittedly I don't care to much about security due to the country I'm in safety isn't really a thing here.

@Isaac_Davis_ Жыл бұрын

Good video… it should apply to life period.

@oxxnarrdflame8865 Жыл бұрын

So true.

@johnthomas5806 Жыл бұрын

thanks

@absolutelynoone5776 Жыл бұрын

I love your channel and hope to become a ranger one day

@luvslogistics1725 Жыл бұрын

I’m not an operator, but supporter, enabler. The first thing I do is, maintain security, comms and establish defense (engagement area development, and comms to include upper ti). That is what I do when occupying an area. You maintain security and comms and improve it from there before you run missions.

@hansangb Жыл бұрын

"You can talk about us, but you can't talk without us" said an old commo Chief.

@hawaiianpunch6534 Жыл бұрын

My dad was an officer in the Navy. He taught me the same thing while I was growing up and I used his advise when I served in the military. I wanted to be a KZfaqr on traveling, camping, food kinda stuff. Then I remembered that my privacy will be compromised. I'm Gen X. We are starting to fade away now. I wanted to leave behind something so that people know that I once existed. Something fun you know? It's not about making money on social media, it's about enjoying life and you guys seeing life through my eyes. It puts me in a weird "Should I do it or should I not?" situation.

@twalk6164 Жыл бұрын

Just do it. the Teacher inside you wants to pass on knowledge. you may save someone's life.

@MrTruerythmn Жыл бұрын

Dope!

@williamwlotzka8721 Жыл бұрын

I fully believe anonymity is synonymous w/longevity,and be aware of your surroundings

@eastafrika728 Жыл бұрын

As a child of a civilian military intelligence operative and later contractor of military intelligence, what is really being said here is that not being vulnerable is rule number one. Do not assume life is all rosey with people.

@maximusm0104 Жыл бұрын

Long time subscriber, enlisted in the Service and heading for my first assignment soon. Can you make a video detailing the ins and outs of paperwork such as LOCs, LORs, article 15s, what kinds of discharges would come from what kinds of acts and what to expect? Thought it would be a good idea to engage the younger audience with something we aren’t well versed on in training. Thanks.

@williamrodrodriquez2959 Жыл бұрын

Yes you have and it is an extremely important piece of information that I absolutely needed right now I hope to meet you one day Sergeant William Rodriguez United States Army retired

@ColKurtzknew Жыл бұрын

"There is NO security" ~ Wolfgar in the movie "Nighthawks"

@christopherpearson3511 Жыл бұрын

I was at 5th group from 97-05, so you know what we did in Afghanistan in 01-02. Because our security was so good, we didn't lose a DoD soldier to the enemy until January of 01, who was Nate Chapman(1st group) who was with the OGAs. I've never seen such a one-sided butt stomping in my life, anywhere. That was because of the security we had, and the ferocity we administered the punishment we dealt out.

@jimpage6533 Жыл бұрын

When we were on operations in '68 we chewed in the field no smokes were allowed in the field and took our cuds out with us!!

@reneewood3171 Жыл бұрын

Awareness is number one

@robertscheinost179 Жыл бұрын

The flip to security is surprise. You can't have one without the other. I agree security is protection from surprise, both in life and life and death situations.

@dylanhill1640 Жыл бұрын

Nothing but the truth!

@morgangallowglass8668 Жыл бұрын

AMEN!

@hemnair75 Жыл бұрын

I mostly always have my security blanket with me when I go into the field. Mostly.

@andrewwood2313 Жыл бұрын

Agreed

@becbusman7721 Жыл бұрын

True

@johnrodriguez3870 Жыл бұрын

I, John Rodriguez ( Cpl., USMC and SGT, US Army) ,Thank You, Chris Littlestone ( LTC, US Army) for the I²( Information and Intelligence)on Security, for Security is NOT convenient.🇺🇸

@karloimmanoel Жыл бұрын

Nice ❤

@jeremycarpenter5550 Жыл бұрын

My dad taught me to always be aware of your surroundings.

@timw.9139 Жыл бұрын

I heard from a delta guy that rule 1 is look cool. 2 is to be calm no matter the issue. Then all the others.

@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын

Inside The Delta Force by Eric Haney, ret E-9 SFOD-1 has some good insight. His career in SOF lead to the CBS action series The Unit 📺.

@tepesavvas4283 Жыл бұрын

💯🙏 yes

@sgtjarhead99 Жыл бұрын

We also celebrate Marine Corps birthday in Nov as well. Well, some of us anyway 😁

@RyanReddell Жыл бұрын

"I don't want to be famous. I want to be successful." BINGO!

@sephardim4yeshua155 Жыл бұрын

In the military it's called discipline. You have light discipline, sound, smell, trash........ All of these disciplines keep the enemy from knowing that you are there and it keeps your guys alive. What your enemy doesn't know can't hurt you.

@DavidLLambertmobile Жыл бұрын

OPSEC too 🤐. WW2 was big on that. PS: 🇨🇳 CCP owns Tik Tok.