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Pineland Underground

123 episodes - English - Latest episode: 14 days ago -

The official podcast of the U.S. Army John F. Kennedy Special Warfare Center and School at Fort Liberty, North Carolina. SGM Riley and MAJ Holzmann embark on a journey to provide the best podcast in the military with bi-monthly relentless awesomeness. Real. Bold. Un-restricted.

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Episodes

Secrets Behind the Special Warfare Museum | Roxanne Merritt and Living History

April 15, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and throughout the Middle East. He serves in the newly re-established PSYWAR School within the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.  Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves in the Civil Affairs P...

Secrets Behind the Special Warfare Museum | Roxanne Merrit and Living History

April 15, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 57 MB

Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and throughout the Middle East. He serves in the newly re-established PSYWAR School within the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.  Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves in the Civil Affairs P...

Writing About Writing | The Harding Project and the Effort to Revitalize the Army's Professional Journals

April 01, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 59 MB

Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and throughout the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.  Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves in the Civil Affairs Propo...

Eat, Sleep, Perform | Human Performance in Special Operations

March 18, 2024 04:00 - 1 hour - 63.2 MB

Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.  Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves in the Civil Affairs Proponent at the...

The Bone Marrow Mafia | How a single Soldier is changing the entire Army

March 04, 2024 05:00 - 57 minutes - 52.8 MB

Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Indo-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United State...

Selling SOF | Special Operations Recruiting Battalion (SORB)

February 19, 2024 05:00 - 58 minutes - 53.5 MB

Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Into-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United State...

The Cutting Edge | The Robotics Unmanned Systems Integrator Course

February 05, 2024 05:00 - 42 minutes - 38.6 MB

Maj. Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is a Psychological Operations Officer with operational experience in South / Central America, the Into-Pacific, and the Middle East. He serves in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School.    Sgt. Maj. Derek Riley is one of the most experienced Civil Affairs Noncommissioned Officers in the Army Special Operations Regiment. He has incredible deployment experience and serves the Proponency at the United State...

One of Us | A Deep Dive into PSYOP Assessment & Selection

January 10, 2024 21:29 - 43 minutes - 40.4 MB

"O.C.," an expert on the U.S. Army Psychological Operations Assessment and Selection (POAS), joins us in a conversation about how to best prepare for the mental and physical journey. O.C. answers the multitude of questions from Derek and Ash, including:  What is POAS?  Is it physically demanding?  How is it different from Special Forces Assessment and Selection?  What are we looking for in candidates?  What are the best ways to prepare? MAJ Ashley "Ash" Holzmann is an experienced Psych...

Surviving Special Forces Selection | What is it? How to pass it.

November 06, 2023 05:00 - 1 hour - 88.7 MB

The leadership in charge of Army Special Forces Assessment and Selection takes us through what it is and how to best prepare for the best chances of being successful. They answer the question, "What is selection? How does someone prepare for physically and mentally? What are we looking for in candidates? Why try out for a life as a Green Beret?" MAJ Ash Holzmann is an experienced Psychological Warfare Officer serving in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group at the United States Army Specia...

Innovative Leadership for the Warfighter or Executive | Applied Leadership and Innovation with Clyde Seepersad

October 24, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MB

The Pineland team has the opportunity to sit down with Clyde Seepersad, the General Manager of the Linux Foundation. We dive deep into cooperative innovation and leadership and discuss how the principles for success transcend business and warfighting. Clyde Seepersad has decades of experience running successful companies and startups and shares his vast knowledge and lessons learned.   MAJ Ash Holzmann is an experienced Psychological Warfare Officer serving in the 1st Special Warfare Traini...

Special Ops Chess Theory | The power of the Special Operations Noncommissioned Officer

October 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 70 MB

The must listen to final episode of the Pineland Underground Podcast with Major Bobby Tuttle and Sergeant Major Chuck Ritter as the hosts/producers of the show. What sets great leaders and noncommissioned officers apart from their peers? What's expected of officers when they arrive fresh out of the qualification course to a Special Operations Team? How do you stay relevant as you progress in rank? We dive deep into these topics and more.  Special Operations Chess Theory digs deep into the q...

Got new hosts. Who this? | Pineland Underground introduces its next new next level hosts and producers.

September 25, 2023 04:00 - 15 minutes - 14.2 MB

Pineland Underground welcomes the new hosts and producers to the show - SGM Derek Riley and MAJ Ash Holzmann. Bobby and Chuck sit down for a quick fifteen-minute conversation introducing the new hosts, covering what to expect in future episodes, and how to best use jorts at the beach.  MAJ Ash Holzmann is a Psychological Operations officer with extensive experience in U.S. Army Psychological Operations. He currently serves as an operations officer in the 1st Special Warfare Training Group a...

Transformation Ain’t Easy | The Army Special Warfare Center Command Team delivers the vision for Special Operations training and education geared towards 2030

September 12, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 67.3 MB

The United States Army Special Warfare Center and School Command Team sits down with the Pineland Underground Podcast to discuss their vision for Army Special Operations training and education geared towards the future. They highlight the current state of the schoolhouse and the pathway forward to achieve the ARSOF of 2030.   The Official Podcast of the United States Army Special Warfare Center and School! USAJFKSWCS selects and trains all Army Special Forces, Civil Affairs, and Psychologi...

Legend - Medal of Honor Recipient MSG Earl Plumlee

July 11, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 85.1 MB

We sit down with Medal of Honor Recipient Special Forces Master Sergeant Earl Plumlee and discuss his life as a Marine, coming into Special Forces,  his actions leading to receiving the nation's highest award, and how he continues to be a positive force of nature in life. From joining the military with a GED to overcoming impossible odds in combat, his story of perseverance and overcoming his story is truly humbling and inspiring. 

(IWI) The Future of Army Special Operations - LTG Braga and P.W. Singer

June 06, 2023 04:00 - 55 minutes - 51 MB

Crossover episode from the Irregular Warfare Initiative where the USASOC Commander LTG Braga, and author P.W. Singer discuss the future of Army Special Operations within the future operating environment of Multi-Domain Operations. 

Building Winning Teams | Hendrick Motorsports on World-Class Competition and Culture

May 23, 2023 04:00 - 1 hour - 77.3 MB

Key themes from this episode: • Army SOF - Small, autonomous teams with diverse sets of skills, competing and winning • Building and defining a winning culture – Driving Performance Together – every day and inspire teams and colleagues to success. • Discussion through the cycle of preparation, competition, and feedback • Leadership Vision in HMS and Army SOF - Clarity, Simplicity, Alignment • A team of teams working together, optimizing each team through intentional sharing and support ...

The Masterplan for World Domination in 2023

January 10, 2023 05:00 - 15 minutes - 14.8 MB

Chuck and Bobby quickly cover their master plan for world domination, so you know what to expect from Pineland Underground in 2023. Prep yourself beforehand for the sheer awesomeness contained within this 15 minutes episode.  Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs) • Instagram photos and videos USAJFKSWCS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jfkcenterandschool/ YOUTUBE: (1) Pineland Underground Podcast - YouTube DVIDS: https:...

The Secret to Great Leadership | Combat proven, senior Special Forces leaders discuss the secret recipe

December 13, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 83.4 MB

Green Beret Command Sergeant Major Chuy Almonte and Chief Warrant Officer Three Jay Connors discuss their views on how to lead effectively in the military and life in general. CSM Almonte served time in the 1st Special Forces Group as a wheel mechanic and then as a Special Forces soldier in the 7th and 3rd Special Forces Group. He currently serves as a CSM at the Army's Special Warfare Training Center and School at Fort Bragg, NC. CW3 Connors served in the 7th Special Forces Group as a Nonco...

SFABulous | The Magical World of Security Forces Assistance Brigades with Special Forces Legend COL Mike Sullivan

November 29, 2022 05:00 - 1 hour - 80.9 MB

Special Forces COL Mike Sullivan, Chief of Staff of the Army Special Warfare Center, and former SFAB Commander, takes us on a magical journey discussing SFABs, Special Forces, and the art of advising foreign forces. We discuss the contentious beginning of the SFABs and the roles of Special Forces and SFABs in Security Forces Assistance and Foreign Internal defense setting. We also discuss the future of the Space, Cyber, and Special Operations "Triad." Email Us! [email protected]...

(Bonus Episode) The Great Equalizer | Irregular Warfare in the City

November 22, 2022 05:00 - 49 minutes - 45.7 MB

(Bonus Episode) As the world becomes more urban, planning for conventional and irregular warfare in the city becomes more important. SGM Chuck Ritter goes on the Irregular Warfare Initiative podcast to discuss the intricacies of urban combat with John Spencer, author of Connected Solders and Understanding Urban Warfare. This was previously released on multiple Modern War Institute platforms. We are releasing it on Pineland Underground because the principle discussed directly relates to Amy S...

SOCOM SOFcast and Pineland Underground becoming Voltron | Two podcasts are better than none

November 15, 2022 21:29 - 1 hour - 79.6 MB

SOCOM SOFcast host Matt Parrish risks everything to come on the Pineland Underground Podcast to profess to the world that we have the best podcast in the military. SGM Parrish not only runs the SOFcast Podcast, but he also runs the SOCOM Preservation of the Force and Families Program (POTFF). We discuss SOCOM, joining as an 18X, the POTFF program, and why Pineland Underground dominates SOFcast in terms of sheer awesomeness.  bit.ly/SOFcast_Apple bit.ly/Sofcast_spotify   Email Us! pinela...

The Day the Earth Shook | A Special Forces Team responds to the catastrophic 2015 Nepal Earthquake

November 01, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 90.8 MB

Two Special Forces Teams arrive in Nepal to conduct a training exercise with the host nation's military but immediately find themselves in the middle of leading crisis response efforts after a massive earthquake hits Nepal in 2015. Luckily, one of these teams was a special skills mountaineering team already acclimatized to extreme altitudes. Dan Kurtenbach is a former Army Special Forces and Infantry officer with Special Operations and conventional assignments in the Middle East, Europe, an...

Tip of the Spear | Special Forces, Critical Injury Recovery and a First Hand Account of the War in Ukraine

October 18, 2022 10:58 - 2 hours - 111 MB

SFC(R) Ryan Hendrickson, author of Tip of the Spear, and founder of Tip of Spear Landmine Removal takes on a journey through becoming a Green Beret, being critical injured, receiving a Silver Star, retiring and then going to Ukraine multiple times during the current conflict.  Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs) • Instagram photos and videos USAJFKSWCS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jfkcenterandschool/ YOUTUBE: (1) Pi...

The Masks We Wear | The dangers of compartmentalizing our mental struggles with Special Forces SGM Josh Thompson

September 30, 2022 04:05 - 55 minutes - 51.2 MB

Special Forces Sergeant Major Josh Thompson walks us through his thought process on writing The Mask We Wear. An article concerning the ease at which Special Operations personnel hide their internal struggles from their families, friends, and even themselves. The Mask We Wear was a potent and helpful piece on mental health published by the Havok Journal. Now we hear the words and personal struggles of the man who penned this article.  This episode is part two of a two-part Suicide Preventio...

When the Wolves Come Knocking | From the brink of suicide to running a 100 mile ultra-marathon

September 16, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 98.2 MB

Special Forces Soldier, Sergeant First Class Mike Fiocca, takes us through his mental struggles, which took him to the point of having a gun to his head but then persevering through an arduous recovery that culminated with him running a 100-mile ultra-marathon. He shares his personal story, hoping it may help those struggling through internal issues in silence.  This episode is part one of a two-part Suicide Prevention and Awareness month series. Check out Episode #49. The Masks We Wear on ...

Cry Havok and Release the Dogs of Critical Thinking | LTC Charles Faint from the Modern War Institute/Owner of the Havok Journal

September 02, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 80 MB

A no BS, thoughtful, yet entertaining conversation on the topic of Critical Thinking  between SGM Chuck Ritter and LTC Charles Faint from the Modern War Institute at West Point.  LTC Charles Faint is currently stationed at the United States Military Academy at West Point. He serves as the Chair for the Study of Special Operations at the Modern War Institute.  Before coming to West Point, LTC Faint completed seven combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan and operational tours in Egypt, the...

BCE-1 : Bobby Chuck Experience #1 | Exactly like JRE (Joe Rogan Experience) only completely different

August 26, 2022 04:05 - 1 hour - 65 MB

(Bonus Episode) Pineland Underground Podcasts hosts Bobby Tuttle, and Chuck Ritter have themselves on the show as podcast guests. They discuss the importance of Professional Military Education, attempt to get each other fired, the dangers of rank entitlement, proper mindset moving to a new position, life on a Special Forces Detachment, and take the time to run their mouths about countless other excellent topics.  Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfar...

From the Horse's Mouth | A no BS conversation with the Command Team of the Army's Special Warfare Center and School

August 19, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MB

Major Bobby Tuttle and Sergeant Major Chuck Ritter sit down with Major General Patrick Roberson and Chief Warrant Officer Five Stephen Frazier for a no-BS conversation on the current status of the Army's Special Warfare Center and School, Q-Course optimization, the health of the force, and the future plans for Army Special Operations.  Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs) • Instagram photos and videos USAJFKSWCS Facebook ht...

Shenanigans | One man's journey from Irish Special Forces to a Mogadishu mercenary to a U.S. Green Beret

August 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Full Spectrum Special Operations (Special Forces). MSG(R) Kevin Owens takes us through his journey from joining the Irish Army, being in an Irish Counter Terrorist unit, serving as a security contractor in Mogadishu Somalia in in 1993, joining the U.S. Army, surviving Special Forces selection, combating Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Taliban in Afghanistan as a Green Beret, retiring and then his life now running the Field Craft Survival office in North Carolina.

Shenanigans | One man's journey from Irish Special Forces to a Mogadishu mercenary to U.S. Green Beret

August 05, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 102 MB

Full Spectrum Special Operations (Special Forces). MSG(R) Kevin Owens takes us through his journey from joining the Irish Army, being in an Irish Counter Terrorist unit, serving as a security contractor in Mogadishu, Somalia in 1993, joining the U.S. Army, surviving Special Forces selection, combating Al Qaeda in Iraq, the Taliban in Afghanistan as a Green Beret, retiring and then his life now running the Field Craft Survival office in North Carolina.  Email Us! [email protected]...

Atomic Programming | Physical and Mental Fitness Programming for Special Operations (Bonus Episode)

July 29, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 93.5 MB

Owner of Atomic Athlete, Jake Saenz, and United States Army Special Warfare Center and School Athletic Trainer, Aaron Craft, discuss how to train for Special Operation Selections, the Army Combat Fitness Test and life in general. We discuss physical and mental aspects of training as well as injury prevention. Jake is a former Army Ranger and has been training and teaching physical fitness for over 20 years. Aaron is a former collegiate level athletic trainer and has been training Special Ope...

Ghosts in the Machine | Full Spectrum Special Operations (PSYOP)

July 22, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 70.9 MB

What’s the deal with the new highly controversial new PSYOP recruiting video entitled “Ghosts in the Machine?” What are Psychological Operations? Are they really pulling the strings of foreign governments around the world? We sit with the creator of the Ghost in the Machine video, MAJ Lamb, and a PSYOP history expert MAJ Holzmann to explore the answers. Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs) • Instagram photos and videos USAJF...

Full Spectrum Special Operations | Rob McQueen

July 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

We sit down with Civil Affairs legend Rob McQueen to discuss how to properly use the entire toolkit of capabilities within the U.S. Army Special Operations construct. We deep dive into how to best combine Special Forces, Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations to achieve effects across the globe. We also dive into the current geopolitical game, Ukraine, and non-profit organizations.

Full Spectrum Special Operations (Civil Affairs) | Rob McQueen

July 08, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 84.2 MB

We sit down with Civil Affairs legend Rob McQueen to discuss how to properly use the entire toolkit of capabilities within the U.S. Army Special Operations construct. We deep dive into how to best combine Special Forces, Civil Affairs and Psychological Operations to achieve effects across the globe. We also dive into the current geopolitical game, Ukraine, and non-profit organizations.  Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs) • ...

Leadership in the Shadows

June 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Lessons in leadership from legendary Delta Force operator, and VikingTactics owner Kyle Lamb, COL (retired) Tim Ladouceur, CSM Sean Mullins and COL Stu Farris.

Leadership in the Shadows | CSM (R) Kyle Lamb

June 24, 2022 04:00 - 1 hour - 106 MB

Lessons in leadership from legendary Delta Force operator, and VikingTactics owner Kyle Lamb, COL (retired) Tim Ladouceur, CSM Sean Mullins and COL Stu Farris. Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs) • Instagram photos and videos USAJFKSWCS Facebook https://www.facebook.com/jfkcenterandschool/ YOUTUBE: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC4Hc8cA7jwanKhkU4bed6Bw DVIDS: https://www.dvidshub.net/unit/USAJFKSWCS Contact Atomic A...

Medal of Honor | SGM Matt Williams. Valor, Texas and Special Forces.

June 10, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB

Medal of Honor recipient SGM Matt Williams visits the Falcon Snail Pub to talk about growing up in a small Texas town, his road to becoming a Special Forces Green Beret, life on a Special Forces A-Team, and what it's like being an active-duty Medal of Honor recipient still serving at the tactical level. Matt served on a team within the 3rd Special Forces Group Airborne that had over 16 Silver Star recipients and two Medal of Honor Recipients. Matt shares his story with us as well as the leade...

Valor, Texas and a Green Beret - Matt Williams

June 10, 2022 04:00 - 57 minutes - 79.3 MB

Medal of Honor recipient SGM Matt Williams visits the Falcon Snail Pub to talk about growing up in a small Texas town, his road to becoming a Special Forces Green Beret, life on a Special Forces A-Team, and what it's like being an active-duty Medal of Honor recipient still serving at the tactical level. Matt served on a team within the 3rd Special Forces Group Airborne that had over 16 Silver Star recipients and two Medal of Honor Recipients. Matt shares his story with us as well as the leade...

War Machine | Living Tissue Over Metal Endoskeleton CW2 Nick Lavery

May 27, 2022 16:55 - 1 hour - 107 MB

CW2 Nick Lavery is an active-duty member of The United States Army Special Forces. On his second combat rotation to Afghanistan he and his Detachment fell victim to an insider attack ultimately resulting in the loss of his leg. Following a year of surgeries and initial recovery including the use of a prosthetic at Walter Reed National Medical Military Center, he returned to his unit. Refusing a military medical retirement, Nick set his sights on returning to operational status. At the conclu...

E-Tool Nation | #ISIS_SurrenderOrDie - John Wayne Troxell

May 13, 2022 04:05 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MB

E-Tool Nation host and SEAC(R) John Wayne Troxell joins us on this episode discussing topics ranging from serving as the most senior enlisted member of the United States Armed Forces to the moment in time that will forever bond him with an entrenching tool. With over 37 years of service in the United States Army, Troxell shares his experiences with leadership at every level. 

From Officer to CEO | Hibbett Sports CEO Mike Longo and Author Mike Lerario

April 29, 2022 04:05 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

While Bobby is off doing “Officer things” Chuck sits down with retired SOF West Point alum who are crushing it in life after wearing the U.S. Army uniform. From best hiring practices, changing the culture of a business and the aftermath of consuming an entire pitcher of Harvey Wallbangers, Hibbitt City Gear CEO Mike Longo and author Mike Lerario provide world class information for anyone entering the civilian workplace with military experience. 

That post-West Point CEO Life | Hibbett Sports CEO Mike Longo and Author Mike Lerario

April 29, 2022 04:05 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MB

While Bobby is off doing “Officer things” Chuck sits down with retired SOF West Point alum who are crushing it in life after wearing the U.S. Army uniform. From best hiring practices, changing the culture of a business and the aftermath of consuming an entire pitcher of Harvey Wallbangers, Hibbitt City Gear CEO Mike Longo and author Mike Lerario provide world class information for anyone entering the civilian workplace with military experience. 

Ranger Roach | No $hit There I Was

April 15, 2022 13:38 - 54 minutes - 49.8 MB

Bobby and Chuck take a special trip back to listen to their very first recorded podcast together with special guest COL (R) Jim Roach. Hold on to your seats for this one. The Legend Ranger Roach takes us on an adventure through Vietnam and special life events. You don’t want to miss this one!

Brackforce #1 | The Dangers of Misusing Myself and How I Thought I Killed Bin Laden

April 01, 2022 15:11 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

On today’s episode we are joined with MSG Chad Brack from the Non Commissioned Officers Academy. We take a personal look into the story of one Special Forces soldier’s accounts on the importance of education, teamwork, deployments to Afghanistan, and the time he thought that his team killed Bin Laden.

Brackforce #1 | I Thought I killed Bin Laden and the dangers of misusing myself

April 01, 2022 15:11 - 1 hour - 58.9 MB

On today’s episode we are joined with MSG Chad Brack from the Non Commissioned Officers Academy. We take a personal look into the story of one Special Forces soldier’s accounts on the importance of education, teamwork, deployments to Afghanistan, and the time he thought that his team killed Bin Laden.

Robin Sage and Unconventional Warfare | The real story of the Special Forces culmination exercise

March 18, 2022 15:37 - 1 hour - 72.5 MB

On today’s episode we are joined with the SWCS Chief of Staff COL Stu Farris, and MSG (Ret) Chris Rogers. We discuss unconventional warfare and how it applies to the Special Forces culminating exercise known as Robin Sage. We address some common misconceptions that typically are associated with military exercises that occur within the local  population to help inform and educate the public. Email Us! [email protected] USAJFKSWCS Instagram Special Warfare Center (@u.s.armyswcs...

Applied Design for Innovation | Graduate Program for Warfighters and Innovation Brokers

March 03, 2022 15:26 - 1 hour - 59.7 MB

On today's episode we are at the Naval Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and are joined by Dr. Leo Blanken, MAJ Shawn Redding, MAJ Scott Rowan, and CDR Justin Davis. We discuss applied design for innovation, defense analysis, and the importance of technology to our SOF and partner forces.

Un-blurring the Truth E6 Countermeasures and Mitigation Strategies

March 01, 2022 19:21 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MB

For our final episode, we learn proven countermeasures and mitigation strategies -- to reduce the influence of MISDIS in our lives and sharper our ability to think more critically to discern the truth.

Un-blurring the Truth E. 6 – Countermeasures and Mitigation Strategies for Mis-Disinformation

March 01, 2022 19:21 - 13 minutes - 14.3 MB

For our final episode, we learn proven countermeasures and mitigation strategies -- to reduce the influence of MISDIS in our lives and sharper our ability to think more critically to discern the truth.

Un-blurring the Truth E5 Cognitive Bias Mitigation and Sound Critical Thinking

March 01, 2022 19:20 - 10 minutes - 11.9 MB

E. 5 – Cognitive Bias Mitigation and Sound Critical Thinking In this episode we acquire a better understanding of what cognitive biases are and how to reduce its impact on us, and then discuss ways to strengthen our critical-thinking and decision-making skills; all so we formulate more informed opinions and make more balanced decisions.