Alan Cooper - CIA Contractor / Green Beret / Marine Recon | SRS #014

Benefits of At-Home Biomarker Testing

In this section, the speaker discusses the benefits of at-home biomarker testing.

Benefits of At-Home Biomarker Testing

• At-home biomarker testing can help improve overall mood.

• The assessment is discreet and can be done from home.

• Ordering the assessment is the best way to find out if you have low testosterone.

• Home Health goes above and beyond by checking in with you every 90 days to ensure your body is working efficiently.

FDA Approved Medication Delivered to Your Door

In this section, the speaker talks about a consultation service that delivers FDA approved medication right to your front door.

Consultation Service for Medication Delivery

• The consultation service delivers FDA approved medication right to your front door.

• The service is discreet and can be accessed through their website.

• To use the service, you need to purchase an assessment which will be sent to your front door.

• After taking the assessment, you send it back and receive an in-depth video consultation with a real physician who will come up with a plan that works for you.

Interview with Alan Cooper: A Reconnaissance Marine and Green Beret

In this section, Sean Ryan interviews Alan Cooper, a reconnaissance marine and green beret who served in Desert Storm.

Interview with Alan Cooper

• Alan Cooper was a reconnaissance marine and green beret who served in Desert Storm.

• He was stationed in Kafji as a spotter to report on enemy troop movements and call in air and artillery strikes.

• Cooper talks about the contingency plan if they were overrun by the enemy.

• Sean Ryan and Alan Cooper discuss building a live edge tabletop into a photo and hanging it on the wall.

• The battle for Kafki was won partly because of what two small U.S. reconnaissance teams did.

Glued Tooth and Desert Storm

In this section, the speaker talks about his missing front tooth and how he glued it together. He also mentions that he had to get it taken out a few months ago. The speaker then gives a present to the guest, who served in Desert Storm.

Glued Tooth

• The speaker talks about how he broke his front tooth and glued it back together when putting it up.

• The speaker mentions that his glued tooth failed again two or three months ago, and he had to get it taken out.

• The speaker explains that the reason why he was putting off coming on the show is because of his missing front tooth.

Present for Guest

• The guest receives a present from the speaker.

• They talk about serving in Desert Storm, and the guest is one of the only people the speaker knows who served without a tooth.

• The guest receives some decorations related to Desert Storm from the speaker.

• They discuss trading cards and gummy bears while talking about Desert Storm.

Special Operations Background

In this section, they discuss the guest's background in special operations.

Military Background

• The guest has been in Marine Reconnaissance, Green Beret Army, and CIA contracting.

• They talk about collecting antique items related to military history.

• The guest's father collected trading cards related to military history as well.

Trading Cards

• They joke around about having trading cards for special operations personnel.

• The guest has three titles: CIA, Green Beret, and Marine Recon.

• The speaker jokes that the guest is not an overachiever.

Challenges of Transitioning

In this section, they discuss the challenges faced by special operations personnel when transitioning to civilian life.

Elephant in the Room

• They address the elephant in the room, which is the speaker's missing front tooth.

• The speaker mentions that he thinks the guest is a good representation of the special operations community.

• The guest talks about how he got his tooth knocked out during a fight with a neighbor kid.

Challenges of Transitioning

• They talk about how many special operations personnel struggle with transitioning to civilian life.

• The guest doesn't like talking about what he did in his military career.

Unusual Conversations

The speakers discuss how it is unusual to talk about certain topics, such as their past experiences with poverty and shopping at thrift stores. They also mention the importance of documenting history for future generations.

Unusual Topics

• It feels abnormal to talk about certain topics, such as past experiences with poverty or shopping at thrift stores.

• Documenting history is important for future generations to learn from.

Growing Up in Small Town America

The speakers discuss growing up in small town America and being surrounded by a culture of guns and military service.

Remington Arms

• The speaker grew up in a small town called Ilion, New York where Remington Arms was located.

• The town had a strong culture of guns due to the presence of Remington Arms.

Joining the Military

• The speaker knew he wanted to join the military from a young age and enlisted in the delayed entry program when he was 17 years old.

• He eventually joined the Marine Corps and started out as a tow gunner before going through Marine Combat Training.

Family History and Enlisting

The speakers discuss what inspired them to join the military, including family history and personal interests.

Joining Delayed Entry Program

• The speaker enlisted in the delayed entry program when he was 17 years old but had to wait until he turned 18 before signing up officially.

• He was inspired by his interest in the military and knew he wanted to join from a young age.

Family History

• The speaker did not have any family members who served in the military before him.

• He was interested in being a rifleman or doing combat operations.

Becoming a Tow Gunner

In this section, the speaker talks about how he became a tow gunner in the Marine Corps and his training.

Enlisting as a Toe Gunner

• The speaker enlisted in the Marine Corps as a toe gunner.

• He chose to become a toe gunner because he did not want to walk anymore.

Training as a Tow Gunner

• The speaker underwent training to become a tow gunner.

• He learned skills such as scout swimming techniques and spy rigging.

• After completing his training, he was stationed in Hawaii in a tow gun platoon.

Special Operations Training

• The speaker was selected for special operations training with seven other Marines.

• They were sent to Coronado where they were taught over-the-horizon navigation and amphibious landings.

• They also trained as high-speed cast and recovery masters.

Scout Swimmers and Amphibious Landings

In this section, the speaker talks about scout swimmers and amphibious landings.

Scout Swimmers

• Scout swimmers are individuals who launch from small boats or larger crafts to swim out to depths where ships can pick them up.

• They undergo extensive swimming tests before being qualified.

Amphibious Landings

• The speaker's training included well deck launches out of ships and amphibious landings on shorelines.

• They also trained with navigation techniques for over-the-horizon missions.

The Use of Class A Submarine

In this section, the speaker talks about the use of a class A submarine in the early 90s and how they considered getting rid of it.

Consideration to Get Rid of Class A Submarine

• In the early 90s, there was a consideration to get rid of a class A submarine.

• The speaker understood that they felt that the use for it was no longer necessary.

Reconnaissance and Hydrographic Surveys

In this section, the speaker talks about reconnaissance and hydrographic surveys conducted using submarines.

Reconnaissance Using Marine Corps

• Reconnaissance is used by special operators to get into a target before anyone else before conventional forces.

• The application for this sub was still useful as they could still use it.

• They would get on a sub and do their thing quickly before getting back out.

Hydrographic Surveys

• They did hydrographic surveys using dry deck and wet deck launches off the sub.

• They would take little zodes that were 470 and deploy scout swimmers.

• They did some hydrographic surveys for Elkhacks within 500 meters from the coastline.

Forced Reconnaissance

In this section, the speaker talks about forced reconnaissance during Gulf War time.

STS Guys Folded into Recon

• When Gulf War kicked off, eight STS guys were folded into recon because nobody wanted them anymore as far as paperwork goes.

• Paper-wise, nobody wanted to take care of them.

• Their mission was to go out to find suitable places to hide boats. Once a suitable place was found, they would go ahead and signal the boat radio or whatever type of light they had to bring the boats in.

Beach Insertion

• They were sitting in a chow hall when they were told that they are now recon.

• They were excited about beach insertion like that hydro reconnaissance.

• Sometimes, they're calling in and looking for something.

Becoming a Reconnaissance

The speaker talks about his experience of becoming a reconnaissance and the training involved.

Training for Reconnaissance

• The speaker was flabbergasted as to what he would do because there's a lot of training involved in becoming a reconnaissance.

• The speaker mentions that they tried to do failed desert storm, which became the largest air campaign at the time since indoctrination.

• The war in southeast Asia Vietnam, where the US and 40 allied nations flew 18,000 combat missions over.

• The speaker says that he is now doing a lot of the marine corps or recon mission.

Gulf War

This section covers the Gulf War and how it utilized space technology and stealth technology.

Utilizing Space Technology and Stealth Technology

• The Gulf War was the first substantial conflict since Vietnam.

• It was also the first war where the US Air Force utilized space technology and stealth technology in combat.

• In total, about 697,000 US troops took part in that war with 299 losing their lives.

Operation Desert Storm

This section covers Operation Desert Storm, including its background and key events leading up to it.

Background on Operation Desert Storm

• On August 2nd, 1990 Saddam Hussein sent his army into Kuwait to basically take it over.

• If Iraq would have taken Kuwait then Iraq would have turned itself into the fifth-largest oil-producing country in the world.

• The US had to back Kuwait because they posed a great threat to Saudi Arabia, another major oil producer.

Preparing for Operation Desert Storm

• The speaker mentions that there wasn't much time to do patrolling type stuff and first of all, there was only two platoons in recon at the time.

• Over 500,000 US troops were sent to Operation Desert Shield.

• The speaker talks about the rules and regulations before going into war.

Buying a Taurus and Going to War

In this section, the speaker talks about buying a Taurus pistol and going to war.

Buying a Taurus Pistol

• The speaker wanted to take his own pistols with him but was not allowed.

• He bought a Taurus pistol, but it broke the first time he used it.

Going to War

• The speaker did not know much about going to war and was not given much information.

• They left for war in September after getting everything ready.

• They flew on a C-141 plane and landed in Saudi Arabia.

• They were put in big warehouses on cots for two weeks before going to war.

Getting Ready for War

• The team had all their equipment ready, including global pre-positioning ships.

• They received call-for-fire classes as part of their training.

• There wasn't much technology available at that time, so they relied on basic compasses and low-tech equipment.

Training for War

• The team went through basic room clearing training and some shooting ranges.

• They only shot practice nine-millimeter rounds with tracer bullets.

• They trained on headspace and timing for 50 caliber guns.

Vehicles for War

• The team got vehicles but had no up armor or doors on half of them.

• Some Humvees were painted desert colors while others were soft skin without any protection.

Overall, the speaker talks about his experience buying a Taurus pistol before going to war. He also shares some details about getting ready for war, training, and vehicles used during the conflict.

Saudi Arabia and Menifa Bay

The speaker talks about their time in Saudi Arabia, specifically in the Gulf area and Menifa Bay where they dug holes.

Time in Saudi Arabia

• The speaker mentions being on the eastern side of Saudi Arabia in the Gulf area.

• They mention moving north towards Kafki towards the border with Kuwait.

Menifa Bay

• The speaker mentions going to Menifa Bay.

• They talk about digging holes while at Menifa Bay.

Protecting the Border

The speaker discusses their role in protecting the border and how they were just loitering there.

Protecting the Border

• The speaker mentions that they were protecting the border.

• They say that they were just loitering there basically.

Nuke Them a Little Bit

• The speaker talks about using nukes to protect the border.

• They clarify that it was just a little bit of nuking involved.

Chemical Warfare and Living Conditions

The speaker discusses chemical warfare and living conditions during their time in Saudi Arabia.

Chemical Warfare

• The speaker talks about having gas masks and mop level suits due to concerns over chemical warfare.

• They mention clearing their entire mop suit within 30 seconds when an alarm went off.

Living Conditions

• The speaker mentions living in holes for the most part.

• They talk about a tent city being set up later on.

Getting Hit by Rockets

The speaker talks about getting hit by rockets and how combat isn't always action-packed.

Getting Hit by Rockets

• The speaker mentions getting hit by multiple rocket launchers.

• They clarify that the rockets went up over them and ended up hitting a guard shack.

Combat Isn't Always Action-Packed

• The speaker says that combat isn't always boom boom boom.

• They mention that there is a lot of downtime involved as well.

Kafji and Gulf War Syndrome

The speaker discusses their missions to Kafji and the impact of Gulf War Syndrome.

Missions to Kafji

• The speaker talks about getting missions to go up into Kafji and recon that area.

• They mention investigating an oil facility in the area.

Gulf War Syndrome

• The speaker talks about Gulf War Syndrome being a big scare during their time in Saudi Arabia.

• They mention that the government claimed they used chemical warfare, but it was never officially confirmed.

Bombing and Firefight in the City

The speaker talks about a bombing incident where they were hit by multiple rocket launchers. They also discuss their weapons and how they prepared for potential attacks.

Bombing Incident

• The speaker mentions that 88,500 tons of ordnance were dropped, causing significant damage to the city.

• They talk about a moment when someone asked them what kind of weapons they had.

• The speaker describes watching rockets coming towards them and hitting buildings nearby.

• After reporting the incident, they move to a new location in the city.

Weapons and Preparation

• The speaker talks about having a 50 cal with a tripod and an M16.

• They discuss getting a 60 with a tripod for grenades and claymores.

• The speaker mentions having air support available if needed.

• They talk about using star clusters as contingency plans if they get overrun.

SF Team in a City

The speaker describes his experience as part of a small Special Forces (SF) team in a city during a conflict.

SF Team in the City

• The SF team packed up everything from their houses and left the city.

• The speaker saw multiple rocket launchers going off near the city on Google Maps.

• There were only 12 Americans, including six members of the speaker's SF team, in the entire city.

• Rockets hit close to the building where the SF team was located, causing them to bunker down for safety.

• After reporting what happened, they evacuated and moved to a new location due to uncertainty about whether there was an enemy force in the city.

Abandoned City

The speaker talks about what it was like being part of an SF team in an abandoned city.

Exploring an Abandoned City

• There were no people left in the abandoned city except for cats and dogs.

• The SF team went into people's houses looking for anything of value that may have been left behind.

• They found some cash lying around but not much else.

RPG Packs and Grinding

The speaker describes seeing individuals with RPG packs and hearing grinding noises.

Individuals with RPG Packs

• The speaker saw individuals with RPG packs in front of them or to the side of them.

• The location of these individuals is not specified.

Grinding Noises

• The speaker heard grinding noises.

• They looked to the east and saw M1 tanks.

Coalition Force Formation

The speaker discusses the formation of a coalition force, including tanks, helicopters, and artillery.

Formation of Coalition Force

• A coalition force was formed to minimize collateral damage.

• Marines were not allowed in the city due to concerns about leveling it.

• Qataris and Saudis were part of the coalition force.

• T-55 and T-72 tanks were present.

• Cobra helicopters flew around while Harriers dropped loads.

Artillery Support

• 12th Marines artillery provided support.

Rescue Mission?

The speaker talks about a supposed rescue mission that was actually an attack on their position.

Misrepresented as a Rescue Mission

• The coalition force tried to portray their mission as a rescue mission when it was actually an attack on their position.

• Marines were not allowed in the city during this time.

Spearheading Attack

• My buddy spearheaded the attack using Chaplain's Humvee.

City Overtaken

• Once they reported back that the city was overtaken, they put together a team to come up and meet them as they came out.

Coalition Forces Clearing the City

In this section, the speaker talks about how a coalition force was set up to clear the city. The goal was to minimize collateral damage.

Setting Up the Coalition Force

• A Special Forces major with the call sign Coyote led the coalition force.

• The coalition force consisted mainly of Qataris and a couple of tanks.

• Cobra helicopters and Harriers were also involved in the operation.

Challenges Faced by the Coalition Force

• Marines clear buildings with grenades, which could have caused significant collateral damage if not controlled.

• A Sagar missile was fired at a Harrier, which stopped all air support for the operation.

• An artillery strike called on top of them by another team popped all tires in their vehicles and created holes in gas tanks.

Comical Incidents During Operation

• One Iraqi soldier was shooting at them from a building next to theirs but never told anyone else.

• The coalition force thought there was only one guy shooting at them until they saw an Iraqi soldier shooting at them.

Shooting at BTR-50

The speaker talks about an engagement where they shot at a BTR-50 and wonders if they hit it or not.

Engagement with BTR-50

• Wondering if the enemy saw them or not.

• They shot at the BTR-50 and threw grenades into a building to cover their escape.

• They did not know why the enemy did not call for reinforcements.

• They had an AT4 ready to fire in case they were discovered.

Contingency Plan

The speaker discusses their contingency plan during the engagement.

Contingency Plan

• If they could not leave that night, they would walk out relying on Saudi forces.

• They did not shoot the AT4 because it would have blown their eardrums out in the small room.

• They owned the night and had NVGs on their heads.

• After 40 hours, coalition forces made a corridor for them to drive out of the area.

Communication During Engagement

The speaker talks about communication during the engagement.

Communication During Engagement

• A wireman wired phones up in an abandoned city so they could make collect calls home.

• One team member got hit by friendly fire and received a Purple Heart for his injuries.

• Radio men wired phones so that soldiers could make collect calls back home.

• They destroyed all their crypto and were ready to go after 40 hours of being surrounded by Iraqi forces.

English Getting the News to Her

In this section, the speaker talks about how he was able to quickly get news to someone that he was alright.

Quickest Way to Get News

• The speaker talks about the quickest way to get news to someone that he was alright.

English Retaking of a City

In this section, the speaker discusses how a city was retaken by a combination of Arab and American units.

Retaking of a City

• The speaker talks about how a city was retaken by a combination of Arab and American units.

• Fighting continues on the outskirts of the town.

English Last Mission in the Whole War

In this section, the speaker describes his last mission in the whole war.

Last Mission in the Whole War

• The speaker describes his last mission in the whole war.

• The patrol went up on foot carrying rucksacks weighing around 100 pounds.

• They were located near the Saudi Arabian border with Kuwait.

• During their mission, they encountered resistance from Iraqi forces including sniper fire and heavy weapons.

• A team besides theirs was also involved in fighting in Kochi.

• Marines were trapped for 48 hours inside during one battle.

English Being Pinned Down for Two Days

In this section, the speaker talks about being pinned down for two days during battle.

Being Pinned Down for Two Days

• The speaker talks about being pinned down for two days during battle.

• He describes the experience as pretty scary and not knowing whether he would make it or not.

English Breaking the Defensive Belt

In this section, the speaker discusses breaking the defensive belt.

Breaking the Defensive Belt

• The speaker discusses breaking the defensive belt.

• Saddam Hussein was trying to prevent anybody from rolling up in there.

• They found a bomb crater and got down in it with burlap over them.

Finding the Defensive Belt and Minefields

The speaker talks about finding the first defensive belt, minefields, and a cut to the area.

Finding the First Defensive Belt

• Found the first defensive belt.

Discovering Minefields

• Discovered minefields in the area.

Locating a Cut to the Area

• Found a cut to the area.

Reflection on War Success

The speaker reflects on how successful their mission was during war time.

Reflecting on Mission Success

• Reflecting on how successful their mission was during war time.

• The war ended in 100 hours.

• Annotated everything went pretty smooth with no problems.

Bombing Iraqis into Surrender

The speaker describes how they bombed Iraqis so badly that they surrendered.

Bombing Iraqis into Surrender

• Bombed Iraqis so badly that they surrendered.

• POW's were coming down like 50, 100, or 150 at little sections with white flags.

• Threw their guns down had white flags and were going south.

Ghost Town of Kuwait International Airport

The speaker describes arriving at Kuwait International Airport after it became a ghost town.

Arriving at Kuwait International Airport

• Arrived at Kuwait International Airport which was completely deserted.

• U.S troops were able to take the route into Kuwait which led to the end of the war.

Reflection on War Time

The speaker reflects on their time during the war.

Reflecting on War Time

• Reflecting on their time during the war.

• Stayed in Kuwait International for two or three days before leaving.

• Got ready to leave and staged.

English Using Different Types of Woods to Create Beautiful Products

The speaker discusses using various types of woods together to create beautiful products.

Woodworking and Product Creation

• The speaker talks about using different types of woods in conjunction to make a beautiful product.

English Joining the Military After Operation Desert Storm

The speaker talks about joining the military after returning from Operation Desert Storm.

Joining the Marine Corps

• The speaker left the Marine Corps after returning from Operation Desert Storm.

• He joined the Army for three more years before leaving.

Transitioning to Special Forces

• Some of his buddies transitioned from the Marine Corps and went straight into Special Forces.

• He did six years in total in the Marine Corps, continuing on in Recon and doing some great stuff.

• He went through dive school, jump school, mountain leaders course, and attended several other schools before transitioning out of the Marines.

English Setting Up Tonga's Military

The speaker discusses setting up Tonga's military.

Helping Set Up Tonga's Military

• While still in the Marines, he helped set up Tonga's military by going there on a little operation.

• They helped them set up their military which was called Tongan National Guard but later changed to Tonga Marine Corps.

Joining Army and Choosing SF

• After leaving Hawaii where he spent five and a half years, he joined the Army as an infantry 11 Bravo at Fort Bragg.

• He wanted to go SF but was told that the program had been done away with.

• He chose to go to Fort Bragg because that's where SF was located.

English Joining the Navy SEAL

The speaker talks about his desire to join the Navy SEAL.

Choosing Long-Range Surveillance

• He went to Lurce, which is a long-range surveillance unit and considered a stepping stone for SF.

Trying to Join Pararescue

• After being told he couldn't join the Navy SEAL, he tried joining Pararescue but was told they weren't taking any prior military at all period.

Joining Special Forces

• He joined Special Forces in 1999 after doing a couple of years in regular army before they would allow him to go SF.

Joining the Army

In this section, the speaker talks about joining the army and going through the selection process.

Selection Process

• The speaker went into the army unprepared and out of shape. He decided to join and went through the old selection process.

• The selection process was 21 days long, with a few admin days in between. It included events such as sand babies, land navigation courses, and obstacle courses.

• The sand baby event involved filling 100 sandbags and carrying them over a distance while wearing a 65-pound rucksack.

• The land navigation course was called the star course and involved walking about 12 miles per day with a 65-pound rucksack on your back.

• Team week was the last week of training where problem-solving skills were tested.

SF Training

In this section, the speaker talks about SF (Special Forces) training.

Events in SF Training

• SF training is not 21 days but rather an ongoing process that starts after being selected from the selection process.

• Events in SF training include moving jeeps with missing tires using poles and lashings, filling pails with holes in them with water or sand, and doing a 26-mile road march at the end of it all.

Challenges Faced During Training

• One of the challenges faced during training was carrying heavy loads for long distances while wearing a 65-pound rucksack on your back.

• Another challenge was lack of sleep which made it difficult to keep up with physical demands.

Selection and Training Process

In this section, the speaker talks about his selection and training process to become an 18 Bravo Weapon Sergeant.

Selection Process

• The selection process involves carrying a 65-pound rock sack with all your food and water for 26 miles.

• Senior school starts with class work on survival techniques, history of individuals like Nick Rowe, and how to tell a story.

• The second week is focused on survival skills such as killing rabbits and skinning them.

• During the third week, you go on a mission where you end up in a survival situation.

Training Process

• After selection, you start your MOS training. The speaker was trained as an 18 Bravo Weapon Sergeant.

• You then go through Escape Innovation (DE), which is followed by language school that lasts between four to six months depending on the language.

• After language school, you attend SERE School for three weeks where they teach you how to survive if captured by the enemy.

Survival Techniques

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience surviving off the land during his training process.

Surviving Off The Land

• During training, they were not fed anything for an entire week and had to survive off the land.

• They found deer heads, snakes, rabbits, green tomatoes from someone's garden which they fried up and ate.

Survival School Interrogation Techniques

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience in a survival school where he was taught interrogation techniques. He describes the different types of cells and how to handle them.

Types of Cells

• The speaker describes the hard cell where they are allowed to hit you and give you a black eye.

• The soft cell is where they try to establish rapport with you by being nice and sympathizing with you.

Handling Interrogation

• The hardest interrogator to defeat is a soft cell guy who establishes rapport with you.

• To avoid answering questions, one should sympathize with the interrogator and become part of their world.

• It's important to put more fake into it when acting out during training.

• The speaker shares his experience pretending to be a truck driver from the Marine Corps with no knowledge of anything else.

Passing Survival School

• Survival school has light cells and hard cells that students have to pass by avoiding answering questions or establishing rapport with interrogators.

• Students are graded on their performance, and if they don't pass, they keep going until they do.

Training with the Nepalese Army

The speaker discusses his experience training the Nepalese army on military decision-making processes and tactics.

First Trip to Nepal

• Trained the Nepalese army on military decision-making processes and tactics.

• Taught them how to locate and plan attacks against terrorists.

• Five-week trip, followed by deployment back home.

Joint Operation Training in Thailand

• Trained alongside FBI, DEA, and Border Patrol agents to stop narcotics coming into Thailand.

• Trained Thai forces on tactics and shooting skills.

• Worked with American DEA to stop flow of opium from Burma into Thailand.

Tolerance for Narcotics in Southeast Asia

• Malaysia and Thailand have a zero-tolerance policy for narcotics; offenders face death penalty.

• Nepal had issues with Maoist terrorists during this time.

Traveling to Southeast Asia

In this section, the speaker talks about his travels to different countries in Southeast Asia and his involvement in counter-terrorism operations.

Traveling to Thailand

• The speaker has been to Thailand around five times.

• He mentions a mission that he did there.

Counter-Terrorism Operations in Sri Lanka

• The speaker talks about his experience working with border patrol cats in Sri Lanka for three months.

• He mentions the Tamil Tigers organization and how they were having problems with them.

• The DEA and FBI were involved in the operation as well.

• They were training people on how to handle wounded individuals until they could get proper treatment.

Counter-Terrorism Operations in the Philippines

• The speaker talks about going to Minnie now, an island that is predominantly Muslim, where they had issues with an organization called the Tamel Tigers.

• They were working with the DEA and FBI on counter-terrorism operations.

• They also went further down into the Philippines at Holo, which is an island closer to Indonesia.

• They trained people on how to keep individuals alive until they could get proper treatment.

Live Tissue Training

• The speaker talks about doing live tissue training three or four times.

• He mentions that it's excellent training if you're working in that type of job.

Joint Operations in Malaysia

• The speaker talks about doing a joint operation consisting of Malaysia, Australia, Guam, and Saipan.

Nuclear Sniffers in Sri Lanka

In this section, the speakers discuss their experience with an organization called Dietrich that uses nuclear sniffers to detect nuclear material. They also talk about their time in Sri Lanka and how they were involved in teaching people how to keep individuals alive until they could get proper treatment.

Experience with Dietrich

• The speakers discuss an organization called Dietrich that uses nuclear sniffers to detect nuclear material.

• They mention that these sniffers are set up at various locations such as airports and highways.

• The speakers note that the organization had issues with an organization called the Tamel Tigers.

Teaching People in Sri Lanka

• The speakers mention that they have been to Sri Lanka where they were involved in a medcap.

• They taught people how to keep individuals alive until they could get proper treatment.

• The training included live tissue training which was very beneficial for those working in that type of job.

Live Tissue Training and ASAP Program

In this section, the speakers discuss their experience with live tissue training and the ASAP program. They also talk about their equipment during their deployment.

Live Tissue Training

• The speakers discuss their experience with live tissue training which is used to teach people how to keep individuals alive until they can get proper treatment.

• They mention that they have done live tissue training three or four times.

• The training is very beneficial especially if you're working in that type of job.

ASAP Program and Equipment

• The speakers discuss their experience with the ASAP program which is the Advanced Special Operation Techniques.

• They mention that they were on an ASAP team which was all plain clothes and had junk equipment.

• The equipment included a radio and a big freaking thing like this.

Broken Axle Part of ASAP Program

In this section, the speakers discuss their experience with the broken axle part of the ASAP program. They also talk about their joint operation in Malaysia.

Broken Axle Part of ASAP Program

• The speakers discuss their experience with the broken axle part of the ASAP program which is used to see if you have what it takes to go.

• They mention that they passed everything and were recommended to go to level three.

• Level three is a culmination of different organizations and is three months long.

Joint Operation in Malaysia

• The speakers mention that they did a joint operation in Malaysia that consisted of Malaysia, Australia, Guam, and Saipan.

• There were looking for a dirty bomb during this operation.

Working for the Agency and Transitioning to Woodworking

In this section, the speaker talks about his experience working for a Halo team and then transitioning to woodworking. He also discusses his new business venture.

Working for the Agency

• The speaker spent 10 years working on a Halo team.

• The speaker started working at the agency before meeting the person he is speaking with.

• The speaker enjoys figuring out things and loves treycraft.

Transitioning to Woodworking

• The speaker enjoys doing woodworking and has been doing it for a while.

• The speaker is building inventory for his new company called True Grit Wood Designs.

• The new company will focus on cutting boards, butcher block boards, charcuterie boards, serving trays, and wood epoxy type art.

• Most of the materials used by the speaker are bought from veterans.

Conclusion

• The person conducting the interview thanks the speaker for coming out and discussing his experiences.

• The interviewer asks about what the speaker is currently doing now that he has left the agency.

• The interviewer mentions that they have been using products from Phalanx Concealment at Vigilance Elite.

• They discuss how they met each other through mutual acquaintances.

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Agency Work and Business World

In this section, the speaker talks about transitioning from agency work to the business world and dealing with new challenges.

Transitioning to the Business World

• The speaker discusses transitioning from agency work to the business world.

• They mention that there are different challenges in each environment.

• The speaker notes that they had to learn how to deal with new situations in the business world.

• They explain that it was important to be adaptable and willing to learn in order to succeed.

Dealing with New Challenges

• The speaker talks about encountering difficult situations in the business world.

• They mention that it can be challenging when things don't go as planned.

• The speaker explains that it's important to stay calm and focused during these times.

• They note that being able to think on your feet is crucial in the business world.

Conclusion

The transition from agency work to the business world can be challenging, but by being adaptable, willing to learn, staying calm under pressure, and thinking on your feet, one can succeed.