So What Exactly is the Navy‘s Secret ’SEAL Team 6?’
- Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:34am by
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The alleged shoulder patch for "DevGru."
The news today is riddled with references to the Navy’s elite “SEAL Team 6,” the team being hailed for killing Osama bin Laden. But what exactly is SEAL Team 6? For most people it’s the stuff of Tom Clancy and Brad Thor novels. But in the spy and military world, it is an elite black ops fighting group shrouded in secrets that reports to the president himself.
“Officially, the team’s name is classified and not available to the public,” Business Insider writer Robert W. Johnson reports, “technically there is no team 6. A Tier-One counter-terrorism force similar to the Army’s elusive Delta group, Team 6′s mission rarely make it to paper much less the newspaper.”
He continues:
The members of Team 6 are all “black” operatives. They exist outside military protocol, engage in operations that are at the highest level of classification and often outside the boundaries of international law. To maintain plausible deniability in case they are caught, records of black operations are rarely, if ever, kept.
The development of SEAL Team 6 was in direct response to the 1980 attempt to rescue the American hostages held in Iran. The mission was a terrific failure that fell apart at many points and illustrated the need for a dedicated counter-terrorist team capable of operating with the utmost secrecy.
Johnson explains the name is allegedly an intentional lie that dates back to the time of the Cold War. At the time, there were only two other SEAL teams and the name was meant to confuse the Soviets.
National Journal explains more about Team 6′s name, which is really only a leftover nickname. Now, the group is officially known as the Naval Special Warfare Development Group. NJ explains who the team reports to and what happens when one of the members is killed:
DevGru belongs to the Joint Special Operations Command, an extraordinary and unusual collection of classified standing task forces and special-missions units. They report to the president and operate worldwide based on the legal (or extra-legal) premises of classified presidential directives. Though the general public knows about the special SEALs and their brothers in Delta Force, most JSOC missions never leak. We only hear about JSOC when something goes bad (a British aid worker is accidentally killed) or when something really big happens (a merchant marine captain is rescued at sea), and even then, the military remains especially sensitive about their existence. Several dozen JSOC operatives have died in Pakistan over the past several years. Their names are released by the Defense Department in the usual manner, but with a cover story — generally, they were killed in training accidents in eastern Afghanistan. That’s the code.
According to the Atlanta Journal-Constitution, members of the team don’t apply for the team, the team picks its members.
The highly trained operatives who killed Osama bin Laden are part of a counterterrorism group so specialized that no one can apply to join it.
Instead, they are recruited. They are chosen from existing SEAL teams, making the unit an elite within an elite.
That may be only partly true, though. National Journal says members in general can be recruited from a variety of places including the CIA.
On Monday, Fox interviewed Michael Scheuer, former head of the CIA’s bin Laden unit. He explained what exactly Team 6 is, but still retained some of the tight-lipedness of his former job:
Fox also interviewed Gen. Jack Keane to talk about the team:
Again, all the information comes with the “alleged” tag since the team’s work is so secretive and none of its details can ever be confirmed.
“When a former Navy SEAL was called for a comment about this article,” Johnson writes, “all he could say was: ‘You know I’d love to help you man, but I can’t say a word about Team 6. There is no Team 6.’”
For more details on the operation, see National Journal.
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Comments (260)
ajfkdem
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:13pmGod bless Seal Team Six, and ALL those that serve this great nation in uniform.
Report Post »mtsnj
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 5:44pmEXACTLY!!..this time the media needs to back off..Doesn’t matter if they are called the ghostbusters..the bastard is dead and hopefully we get to see the pics of it someday
Report Post »RightPolitically
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:12pmGreat job boys (and/or girls). God bless all of you and your families!
Report Post »thepatriotic1
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:12pmOBL is DOA!
When he stepped in front Allah, asking for his 72 virgins, Allah chuckled. OBL my boy, you do not get virgins. You get Virginians.
:)
Report Post »theVirginian
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 2:06pm…and none of them happy with him,… :)
Report Post »Cavy2see
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 8:15pmLike that one…Virginian’s with big guns…woops…so sorry Mr. missed…your forehead…I want to say thank you to our SEALs and the #6 stands for deep sixing the Taliban…or etc…
Report Post »Seapappy
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 9:28pmNEW FLASH!!!! The latest “Scuttlebutt” (sailor speak for “Rumor Control), is that when his (BIN LADEN) sorry carcass was dumped over the side, that hundreds of sharks immediately appeared and devoured him, I’m thinkin the “DEVIL” was welcoming him to HELL!!! Also heard that the cooks provided 15 frozen hams to weigh the carcass bag down.
SEAPAPPY: CPO IN CHARGE OF SCUTTLEBUTT AFFAIRS (RET)
PS WONDER IF PAKISTAN WILL LET US BUILD A GIANT CROSS AT THE SITE HE WAS KILLED, I suppose that wouldn’t be “POLITICALLY CORRECT”
PSS: Slide board greased with bacon grease!
Report Post »dpselfe
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:12pmGoogle “Richard Marcinco”. All his stories are “alleged” as well. I met the man once. I’d follow him without hesitation were he to ask.
BZ to the fine Americans who took care of business today. You are appreciated.
Former FC1 (SW) USN
Report Post »Wolf
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:07pmFalse Flag event… lock and load cuz you just may need it.
Report Post »welovetheUSA
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:06pmThere is no Seal Team 6 anymore, do your homework.
Report Post »pork eating crusader
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:05pmGod Bless the US Navy Seals!
Report Post »Ole Country Doctor
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:02pmBurial at sea makes sense: Leave no future Mecca-like destination for future Jihad wannabes.
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:30pmwould be better to have a mecca like place for jihadis to show their respect. Then we could show our respect by removing them from the earth as they will be obvious enemies….Snipers use a similar tactic..Wound a guy and then blast those who move in to provide aid. ;)
Report Post »Notorrius
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:59amI do want to let the CIA and Seals who were invovled in this operation that my prayers and graditute is all I have to give to you. But My heart swells with pride for what you may or maynot have done. GOD BLESS YOU!!!!
Report Post »Tyr
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:58amSeal Team Six is stationed at Damneck Virginia. It is not a secret! What the hell is with all the propaganda nowdays?
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:29pmI think that is SEAL Team Two you are referring to. They are out of Virginia for “use” w/LANTFLEET ops. THey with EODGRUTWO fall under operational control of SURFLANT unless things have changed since I was w/an EOD unit. “TEAM 6” is altogether different. They are the “spooks” “spook.” They do not work for the Navy…they work for the POTUS.
Report Post »theVirginian
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 2:04pmElena2010 – There is a new JSOC facility at Damneck that has only been open for a few months so at least some of the operation was here, even if only the coordination/oversight.
Report Post »Notorrius
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:57amWhy are we still bowing to people overseas. We gave osbl a water grave(I don’t believe it) he gave our people bombings beheading and drag some through streets. No I don’t believe he was buried at sea, I think if they did kill him his body is somewhere in the US for purpose we may never know or understand.
Report Post »Floridarunner
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 8:50pmThey put a bullet in his head. Does it really matter what happens after the fact?
Report Post »concealled9mms
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:57amgood job seals now could you do something about the price of gas i spent over 24.00 dollars to fill the fat bob tanks this morning can you imagine 24.00 to fill a harley unreal. by the way i really think the republican vote will get stronger on this as thats where the military vote goes
Report Post »Mateytwo Barreett
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 7:25pm$24.00 That sounds like a tip for what I’m driving!
Report Post »AlmostB
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:57amGood read. the Nightstalkers. – “Death Comes by Night”
Report Post »Talks about the army flight unit that transports these teams.
TexanRon
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:56amThese are very special young men, and we should be thankful that there are people out there who do jobs that most of us could not even comprehend. Everyone should read the book by ex-SEAL, Marcus Luttrel, “Lone Survivor”. It details just what it takes to be a member of the SEALS. God bless ‘em!
Report Post »biohazard23
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:54amWhat are they? A crack team of military studliness, that what.
Report Post »Renie
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:51amI’m going with the Navy Seals. Stop trying to poopoo on their parade. They deserve the credit.
Report Post »Family_Guy
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:04pmThe 4-month SEAL team mission culminates 4 years of HUMINT exploitation by the fabulous CIA. I mean this sincerely, these are highly coordinated integrated operations that are controlled and perfected and kept quiet at the NS staff level and above. For a variety of reasons, only 0.5% of plans become actual clandestine missions.
Report Post »liriadavila
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:51amIt doesn’t matter if they exist or not; they are the anonymous heroes of America!
Report Post »Ironeagle
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:50amThis was a Delta Force op — Army , Navy, AF elements. Think of a successful version of Blackhawk Down and you’ve got the right sight picture here.
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:21pmIt matters NOT which special opps team it was. All special opps teams deserve our heartfelt thanks for serving and protecting US. May THE ALMIGHTY, continue to shield and protect our brave brothers and sisters worldwide.
Report Post »hidden_lion
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:26pmIt was a seal who put the bullets in his head…that is if the story is true
Report Post »MissCherryJones
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:48amThe minute I heard last night, I sent a message to my SEAL buddy….to send along my thanks. Phfft to conspiracy theorists that say this is just for ratings, not really him etc.
Report Post »Elena2010
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:22pmHoo-Yah, SEALs! BZ!
Report Post »ImmediateRealityCheck
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:47amI’m just gald they send Osama to his reward with his 72-year-old virgin!
Report Post »13th Imam
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:59amIsn’t George Soros 72?? , Perfect Fit
Report Post »NoRINOMike
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:12pmExcept Soros isn’t a virgin. How many countries has he “F’d” over?
Report Post »Notsureishoulddothis
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:31amNow there’s a comment worth reading, lol
Report Post »ObamaBinLyin
Posted on May 4, 2011 at 1:11amOsama’s now sleeping with the sturgeons, not virgins. (If you believe the fairy tale, which I don’t. But it’s fun to imagine…)
Report Post »Cap8tain
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:47amDosn’t matter they deny Team 6. All enemies now will be looking over thier shoulder. I‘m just sayin’.
Report Post »ISLAMICO
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:47amhttp://www.prisonplanet.com/staged-osama-assassination-get-ready-for-more-war.html
Report Post »encinom
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:09pmDisinfowars and Prison Planet make the old World News Weekly, with their Bigfoot and UFO sightings seem like the Wall Street Journal. Alex Jones sells fear and conspiracy theories to fools and idiots.
Report Post »ExpertShot
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 3:29pmAnd don’t forget, Alex has seen Charlie’s hernia…sarc.
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 5:46pmGlenn Beck is Alex Jones on Autotune.
Glenn Beck wishes he had the credibility Alex Jones has.
He’s gonna need it, the tiny bit of credibility he gained stealing Alex Jones‘ material and stories and twisting them into neocon weapons against the left ain’t gonna keep him afloat in the alternative media after he leaves Fox News.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 6:49pmBeck will turn out to be a traitor, just wait and see.
Report Post »Issachar Crust
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 8:37pmSpot on again Mace.
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:41amWho cares?
They’re lying too.
Osama has been dead for years.
Show me the body…oops you tossed it in the sea?
Aww…no reward for you.
I already killed Osama Bin Ladin 10 years ago and incinerated his body.
Gosh, you guys are some liars.
Stop trying to claim credit for something I already did.
Report Post »jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:15pmHungry troll?
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:16pmYou obviously don’t have a sense of humour.
My story of killing Bin Ladin is as feasible as theirs, considering there isn’t ANY evidence…
Such as..a body…
Report Post »patriot308
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 2:01pmsister lace……. (shaking head, shaking head, shaking head) If I can’t say something nice……………..
Report Post »Sinista MACE
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 3:05pmWeak insults and fake deaths won’t stop the TSA from molesting your 6 year old.
Report Post »tower7femacamp
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 7:44pmSinsta they can’t prove what you say is not true so they try to degrade you as a person
Report Post »Issachar Crust
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 8:35pmLOL, MACE good one! I actually understand you now!
Report Post »skiyryder77
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:37amSinasster mace: I’m guessing your what we used to call a “wanabee”. You dream of being a real man don’t you? Tell you what, you make it through selection, or buds, and come back and try again. SInce I know what’s involved first hand, I expect not to ever see you. They thing about not having a security clearance is you never really know what goes on in the military….too bad…
Report Post »kickagrandma
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:39amWell IF there were a Team 6, I have an assignment or ten for them.
Oh, I have to be president???? Well, pooh!
Report Post »banjarmon
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:44amI like your way of thinking…we probley have the same target
Report Post »aLinedog
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:14pmNot necessarily, Grandma. You can become a community organizer!
Report Post »Showtime
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:30pm@ALineDog ~
Report Post »Thanks for the hearty laugh!
Snowleopard {gallery of cat folks}
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:37amListen, whoever they are, I am glad we have them and that they are on our side.
Report Post »IMPEACHBHO
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:42am@Snow
Report Post »The SEALS deserve the credit. bush said get him and obama agreed. Each get 1% point. SEALS 98%. Sady, obama and his ego takes credit and will use this throughout the rest of his campaign.
chiefparker
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:45amChances are, if you find out, you won’t be hitting the share button…
Report Post »and to the republic
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:46aman “elite black ops fighting group” …. does it always have to be about race….Sarcasm people, sarcasm….God Bless our troops…
Report Post »Uncurable wound
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:47amBuried at sea……Right!I am so glad hes dead,but something is really strange with this.Will it pass the smell test?
staythecourse
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:52am“Black ops”….isn’t that racist?
Report Post »Family_Guy
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:55amThanks again Miss Leopard for keeping the threads so faithfully informed with your military and especially Naval SOF commentary. Our president is well supported by these unique QRC/CT warfighters, who, along with NCTC and 16 other Intelligence agencies are the unsung heroes of the past decade. Anchors Aweigh!
Report Post »J.C. McGlynn
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 11:58amThe only sure thing about SEALs, they exist. Other than that, you or I will never know anything about them. Basically, the same holds true for Marine Recon or Army Rangers.
Report Post »sissykatz
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:00pmFamily guy
Oh but we would really like to thank you. You sound like such person.
Report Post »Ironmaan
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:03pmThey are frogs/seals that are the best of the best. They are essentially the seal pro-bowl team.
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chirodoc007
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:04pmIf this team was born out of the incompetence of Jimmy Carter’s Iranian Hostage Rescue it is proof that extreme good can come from tragedy if we do our homework and correct our errors.
Thank God for Joint Special Operations Command and for President Ronald Reagan who had to be at the forefront of the creation of these spectacular fighting groups. Funding for some of these groups may be hidden in some things that we see as absurd military spending like $600.00 hammers and the like.
Report Post »D0ntTread0nMe
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:06pmI couldn’t agree more… I was just thinking about how happy I am that we still have some secrets!
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jeffyfreezone
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:12pmI pray for all these guys every night, the military, the Special Forces, the CIA, they are my heroes!
Report Post »drattastic
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:13pmThey are simply the BEST of the BEST.
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:15pmOnly comment i can think to say on seal team 6(they know who they are) is ,Semper Fidelis. God bless and protect each and every one.
Report Post »dealer@678
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:23pmReminds me a little of the 99 members of the Texas Rangers
Report Post »MontanaRob
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:33pmI’m sure Dickie Marcinko is proud and happy today!
Report Post »JD Carp
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:35pmSearch Richard Marchinko to learn more about SEAL Team 6
Report Post »poverty.sucks
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:36pmNavy Seal Team 6 was not excercising Courageous restraint.
Report Post »Juan Gault
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 12:47pmi have read “Rogue Warrior”, Richard Marcinko,is an American Hero,even though he would never admit it. Thank God for unselfish,unheralded warriors,like him. Seal team six,is no longer,although there have been others after Marcinko. The names change,the warriors stay the same,thank you men of courage.Semper fi!!
Report Post »Secret Squirrel
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:02pm…….
Report Post »Don’t you all read Vince Flynn?
Seal Team Six are the best of the best.
Special training in high profile hostage rescue.
ozchambers
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:07pmDick Marcinko is the real brainchild behind SEAL team 6. He is the original C.O. and him and the original plankowners of the team have done some great work for our country and the world, much of which may never be made publicly known. Marcinko also came up with the Red Cell team made up of SEAL 6 members who would test our military preparedness by penetrating and testing our military facilities around the world and in the US and also did some other things as Beck touched upon with his comment about “explosive-like” devices found on planes. Several of the plankowners went on to work with CIA’s Counter Terrorist Tactical Team which was co-founded by my stepfather and also included(s) members of DELTA (another non-existent unit) and Force Recon. He has recently retired from the CIA and has a book coming out in a few days. He has told me some funny stories about Red Cell’s methods for penetrating our “highly secure” military bases, including pizza deliveries! Years ago, Marcinko approached him about a business venture, but he declined as he wasnt ready to leave the CIA yet. My stepfather devoted alot of time trying to bring Bin Laden to justice even before September 11, 2001. His team was ready to nab him back in the 90′s, but the mission was scrubbed at literally the last minute by the Clinton Administration, if not by Willie himself. To learn more about SEAL team 6 and Red Cell, I recommend “Rogue Warrior” and “Red Cell” both written by Richard Marcinko. He has also written some fiction, but it has some truth sprinkled throughout.
Report Post »Family_Guy
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:19pm@TUNDRA 4X4
That post of yours reveals a lack of personal honor and demeans our 100% volunteer, 120% professional, 150% patriotic, (and, yes! government employed!) protectors, both military and civilian. Shame!
Report Post »President George W. Bush said, giving hope and succor to terrorists is treasonous. Yer either with us, er agin’ us!
Clive
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:22pmyou know who is in charge of the navy seals, and the whole military. obama.
Report Post »2012 is in the bag.
patriot308
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 1:58pmTundra4×4 – very creative; and probably not far off. Keep’em coming. Some people have no sense of humor.
Report Post »fulcrum
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 2:22pmAny posibility that one or two of these guys are gay?
Report Post »Somehow I get the feeling one of them will be gay and it will be used to just to make a point.
it has already been planned that way.
Okie from Muskogee
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 2:50pm@OZChambers
I’m confident I know your step father… These men are men of Honor and I’m honored to have served with them…
Another show to visually see a team as this is called “The Unit”… While it may be a simple TV show, it gives a good perspective of the secrecy, risk, and sacrifice we ask of our most elite…
One does not have to be a “SEAL” but all come from the armed forces at their root even if they come directly from the CIA… You start in the forces, can join the CIA and then be assigned to the best of the elite…
These men look just like you and I but these men give up so much without even the ability to mention their efforts. I thank God for the opportunities given to work with these fine soldiers…I pray for their blessings and I pray for them to continue to stay safe… Enjoy your family and downtime soldiers…God bless..
Report Post »A Doctors Labor Is Not My Right
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 4:07pmIt is not worth the threat to American liberty for the office of the Presidency to come with a personal war unit.
Let’s also not forget about the Ready Reserve Corps. See here.
Obamacare to establish a “Ready Reserve Corps.”
Report Post »http://www.facebook.com/notes/judge-andrew-napolitano/obamacare-to-establish-a-ready-reserve-corps/382732513415
docvet
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 4:44pmSo much for the image of sailors sleeping in clean bunks and eating ice cream. The Navy has some real ass-kickers out there. This retired Navyman couldn’t be more proud.
Report Post »Issachar Crust
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 4:46pmWell hell, we’ve all been SIXED!!! I don’t care if it was Gomer Pyle – DAMN GOOD JOB fellas!!!
Report Post »JBT
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 4:51pmSeal Team 6,
Report Post »God bless you all. Honor and respect to you.
Down2TheC
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 5:29pmBring back “The Unit”. Can’t believe they canceled that.
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 6:04pm@OKIE,
Report Post »It’s great to run into some folks like you who have worked with him here at The Blaze. Some high quality folks here. Thank you for your service, you have my utmost respect. I just told my stepdad about this site. I’m guessing you might know Mike from original team 6 too if you know my step dad. It was tough growing up with him. He married a mother of 3 kids, and he was strict and we had some differences in those days, but as an adult I have come to respect him more than almost anyone I know. I’m proud to be able to talk with him about these things and man, can he teach some things at the range! I spent 2 hours with him with my 1911 and he did more for my shooting in that time period than everything I had learned before. I consult with him before all firearm purchases to make the most informed decisions from every perspective.
calijohn
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 6:12pm@a doctor
Report Post »i guess you are unaware that the “ready reserve corps” has been around for over 60 years.
nice try, though.
hempstead1944
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 6:48pmditto
Report Post »GroundZero is Nuclear Demolition x3
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 7:24pmWhat a buncha brainwashed propaganda spreading IDIOTS.
Report Post »Issachar Crust
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 8:25pmOz, damn glad to know you are im my town!!! Sgt.Crust here, in case the name throws ya! We need to meet up sometime…
Report Post »Issachar Crust
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 8:27pm@GroundZero is Nuclear Demolition x3 – I’d LOVE for you to say that to my FACE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Report Post »Issachar Crust
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 8:28pm@GroundZero is Nuclear Demolition x3 – name the place and I’ll meet you there?
Report Post »ozchambers
Posted on May 2, 2011 at 9:56pm@CRUST,
Report Post »Wouldnt mind doing that. You on freedomconnector? Look me up. im in midlo and belong to Virginia Survival Info exchange
carnifex
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:34amIf the NYTimes had their way, you would know who they are. And their addresses, how many kids they had, and when they were alone. Because its AL Qui… Uh I mean its OUR right to know. ( sarcasm button to off now). Regardless liberals do more harm to this country and its vital interests than Obam,,, Uh I mean Osama ever did.
Report Post »Okie from Muskogee
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:44am@OZChambers
Strictness is bread in thru the pain and sweat given and most importantly for love of those strictness is being applied…That strictness was his love to keep you on the narrow, but you know that now and it is honorable of you to speak about it….You verbally recognizing it makes his mission complete….I‘ve never been one to talk much about my time as some things can’t be, openly, and for the most part, I consider myself just doing my job and really never been about getting praise…Of course, most I worked with were the same….In these eyes, it’s our duty, the work and the silence….
Experts is an under statement in regards to the shooters I’ve trained with…As im sure your aware the hardest shot is from the water, and we have many who can shoot that shot with their eyes closed it seems…
The hardest part for me was to train and train with good men who unfortunately did not return from the objective only to see the cover story being released as a simple mechanical failure or pilot error or no mention at all..Not the truth that my partner bringing up our 6, stalled an attack to ensure the missions objective was completed…When your brother lays his actual life down for you, it really makes one think….I found my out and took it and I’ve enjoyed every second of it before and now….I get those occasional phone calls and they make me smile but honestly one can’t beat sitting on the porch with a good cup of brew (coffee) thanking God for allowing one to make it thru….
Keep in mind those things you’ve been taught, they will guide you your whole life more then you can imagine….I will make an effort to get a message to you by means of the hardest intel to crack…Until then, stay alert, stay smart, stay safe!Â
Report Post »MHP
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 12:54amSnow and others, I got some answers on the DNA question, from the most expert source I know of.
Dr. Sanjay Gupta of CNN who is also a neurosurgeon, and also a forensics pathologist.
As you guys remember, he did yeomans work in Haiti, including operating on many of the victims in their surroundings, and also the USS Carl Vinson, which has a hospital aboard.
He was saying that 90% of all DNA are shared by everybody, and 10% is different from other people.
They took the 10% of the DNA from bin Laden’s family members, and when they popped him, they immediately took a sample from him, which matched within a couple hours.
Normally it takes about 2 weeks if you take it all.
So that kinda clears things up that he is in fact dead.
Now for how long, who knows.
If I ever need brain surgery, I’d want Dr. Gupta to do it.
Report Post »hud
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 9:51amThese MEN are the hard men that sally forth into the REAL world and make it possible for you to sleep at night
Report Post »jethrObama
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 1:50pmFortunately Obama’s security clearance was not approved and the War on Terror has been directed all along by the REAL president, George W. Bush. This explains why we are …
1) still in Gitmo,
2) Gitmo prisoners will be tried by a military tribunal,
3) we are still pounding the crap out of the Afghans,
4) OBL is now fish food,
5) Pakistan has been caught with their pants down,
6) We are now in 3 wars,
7) the large smoking crater where the U.N. once stood (oh wait… this is next week).
Lets hope that Obama keeps pretending to be President… because he doesn’t have the balls to stand up and do the right thing… unless he thinks it will help him get re-elected.
Report Post »billwhit1357
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 1:57pmGod Bless our Spec Op guys! They deserve all the credit, 100%!
Report Post »Matt
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 2:24pmIm calling ******** on this one. Maybe the birth cert is real. I really dont care/never did. And Bin Laden must really be dead because our gov wouldnt be stupid enough to claim that and then have him reappear….or would they? Anyways, What I doubt is that this group exists. This seems like just a way for Obama to claim credit for what he really had nothing to do with. Hell say”see, these guys report directly to me, i told them to do it, i got rid of osama, reelect me” no obama, you had nothing to do with it even if they DO exist. You are such a pansy i bet youve never even been in a fight in your life, let alone a gunfight, let alone the assassination of one of the worlds most wanted men.
Report Post »fritz57
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 2:50pmYes! they exist, and I hope all our enemies know they exist. All seal teams on both coasts deserve our thanks, as well as the Marines, Army, Coast Guard, Air Force and Navy who made it possible to get so close, find and kill this spawn of Satan! These teams aren’t robots, they are our Sons who take the extra effort to be where they are. I’ve had first hand experience with their training many years ago! The enemy REALLY dosen‘t know who they’ve messed with!
Report Post »old white guy
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 3:48pmi guess if these guys are real patriots one would not want to diss the constitution or try to destroy the american republic.
Report Post »UPSETVET
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 4:17pmI think they should be used more even if we have to pay them time and a half for overtime. Ha Great job men, your courage and expertise are loudly applauded all over the USA. Thanks men for a job well done.
Report Post »gripesofwrath
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 4:22pmI worked for the Naval Special Warfare Command from 1976-79. This story is mostly right, even the parts that contradict each other. This is a group that includes the Delta Force, which is made up of special operatives fro every branch of the service to SEAL teams, which are made to order, depending on the size of the mission and various X factors. They can range from a 2 man unit for recon purposes to this unusually large group (s) which did this operation. An average SEAL team is made up of 12 Navy specialists, who today crosstrain in the various “arts”, so if one goes down, the mission does not have to be scrubbed. In my time, they trained at various ampib bases, like the one in Little Creek, Va. and Coronado, Ca.
The names of the SEAL teams are real. Members train together for months, and know what every other member likes to eat and what time he goes to the bathroom each day and night. Each mission has different logistics and is made to order. I would guarantee this mansion that was raided had an exact model built to scale to practice the assault drills.
This patch is new to me, but looks like one which a Delta team would have. The SEAL Eagle with anchor in it’s claws on the Airborne Ranger patch. These would be considered less covert than a “ghost” or black ops team, which the CIA may or may not have. If they have their own, why did they use the Navy’s. I spent much time at Langley HQ as a communications tech., but never heard any real stories of CIA black ops people, unless you include the feet on the ground people who get embedded with a community, which Bush put back into action in 2001.
Report Post »gripesofwrath
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 4:32pmThe original UDT SEALS ( underwater demolitions team ), was the idea of the JFK administration in 1961. They have evolved several times since then and are the best. The Green Berets and Rangers will argue that until one of them passes out. These are real people, with minds stronger than their bodies. What they must control, from their temper to their bowels is something to strive for. Good luck with that. As I said previously, the Delta Force is the first and only inter-military sec-ops group that I have been involved with.
Report Post »IAM
Posted on May 3, 2011 at 6:01pmCampaign? Isn’t he president yet?
Report Post »rockymtnpatriot
Posted on May 4, 2011 at 12:42pmAs commander and chief, Obama deserves to take some credit for this victory but sadly he is turning this into an opportunity to help him run for re-election. His record alone should be reason enough for EVERYONE not to vote for him in 2012 but unfortunately there are far too many people who hear only the lies that the left-wing media puts forth. It is our job as Americans to make certain that TRUTH & HONESTY are brought back to Washington. If you would like to make a difference and you have 15 minutes of you time to spare, I urge you to email me at rockymtnpatriot@yahoo.com. I have written an “Open Letter” to the president that if circulated properly WILL make a difference in the direction this country is heading. If you really want to help make a difference, please send me an email.
Report Post »Goldwater
Posted on May 6, 2011 at 9:56amAs far as the ‘burial at sea’ goes…I heard that they dumped him 35 feet into the sea from the deck of an aircraft carrier.
Report Post »nonus
Posted on May 7, 2011 at 12:54amBack in the day, 90′s, (retired navy 22yrs) this team was referred as “Red Cell 6” which didn’t exsist!!!
Report Post »Knew a few of reg seals, crazy and hard partiers, definitely “play hard, party-hard” mentality. They derserved it. Go Navy Combat Photographers!!!!!