Iraq in My Eye: Memoirs of a Navy SEAL Review

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(More customer reviews)IRAQ IN MY EYE: MEMOIRS OF A NAVY SEAL is a misleading title for this extended essay/booklet. It is, instead, an opinion by a young man who has experienced the conflict in Iraq and has the courage to express that opinion in the form of the written word. While many readers will not agree with his rather simplistic 'solution' to ending the war in Iraq and bringing the troops home, writer Chuck Bravedy certainly has the right to express it - and at least he brings to the table of confusion over a war that should never have been started in the first place a dim light of hope.
Bravedy spends time reporting on the preparation of becoming a Navy Seal, and then shares his observations of how the US is missing the point in trying to 'win the war'. His observations about the squandering of tax payer funds in the most wasted of ways, the manner in which detainees 'benefit' from the income they make during their detention, and the examples of interaction between the citizenry of Iraq and the US occupiers - all of this information is interesting and useful. He views America as "the gambler who is unable to stop", a country that just doesn't know how to end the progression toward inevitable civil war, and a government that is in denial that the true need for this era of terrorism is bolstering homeland security. Up to this point the reader can easily stay with the essayist, even to the point of forgiving the substandard quality of writing.
But when Bravedy begins to place blame on the Democrats and those who fault Bush in his motivations and outcomes, his credibility diminishes. In the end Bravedy postulates that re-education of the Iraqi Muslims away from the militaristic aspects they attribute to the Koran and replacing the Koran with the Bible in the detention centers is the only way in which this war will be won and the US troops returned to their homes. What is missing here is a thorough comparison between the Koran and the Bible, two books that hold ancient principles that can be interpreted to fit the current needs of the bisected proponents. It is just a bit too skewed a thought process to be offered as a solution to the Iraq conundrum. But at least Chuck Bravedy is trying to cause reaction from an otherwise too somnolent public, and for that this little book deserves to be read. Grady Harp, November 07

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The dilemma we have today as Americans is that we have been lead astray by what we see in the news.The war in Iraq is an intricate conflict with various complications, and though the news companies do report the truth, it is simply not the whole picture. Iraq in my Eye is the account of a Navy SEAL who began to question the success of his country's occupation in the Arab nation of Iraq.The findings of Chuck Bravedy are revealed in this book for the enlightenment of the general public.

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Special Ops Fitness Training: High-Intensity Workouts of Navy Seals, Delta Force, Marine Force Recon and Army Rangers Review

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(More customer reviews)I have read two other books by the author (Neal SEAL workout, and Master Level Fitness) and this is by far his best book to date, and I rate it BEST IN CLASS. There are so many "SEAL" fit-type books in the marketplace and I have read them all, but this is the very best of all of the ones available to the reader. The book is well-organized, is broken up into separate workouts depending on which branch of service you want to emulate. Workouts are progressive and even though most are based on bodyweight calesthenics, there is an alternate workout that combines weights with calesthenics.
Overall I am very pleased with the book and it was worth the wait.
Kirk Taylor, Fort Worth, TX

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TEST YOURSELF AGAINST THE WORLD'S MOST ELITE FIGHTING FORCES
In Special Ops Fitness Training, ex-Navy SEAL Mark De Lisle brings together the most rigorous conditioning techniques fromAmerica's top military programs in order to create the ultimate workout. Packed with mind-stressing, body-draining tasks that test the mettle of any athlete, this phenomenal conditioning manual presents the best of the best as it shows you how to reach the highest levels of fitness.Every aspect of training is incorporated into the program, including warm-ups, stretching, upper body, lower body, cardio, running, swimming, goal-setting, and motivation. The author has trained thousands of people and witnessed time and again the amazing results achieved by these unique techniques. He teaches readers what it takes to rise to the occasion when nothing less than total commitment will do.Drawn from the actual programs used by America's special operation forces:•Navy SEALs•Army Rangers•Delta Force•Marine Force Recon

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Special Forces Handbook Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is everything that the review says it is. The best thing about military handbooks it that they get right to the nitty gritty without all the fluff and bull that are in other books; they simply give the information in the most straight forward and easy way to understand. This handbook has a lot of illustrations and graphs. Some highlights are the ground-air emergancy code chart and the weapons, survival, and first aid manuals. Plus there are some stuff in here that not all people should have knowledge of, such as demolitions. Just so you know, since it's not mentioned elsewhere, this handbook comes small and pocket size.

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From Vietnam and Laos to Central America and Africa, the U.S. Army Special Forces has won renown for its expertise in guerrilla warfare. Special Forces Handbook--a classic in the field--covers guerrilla tactics and missions, demolition techniques such as improvised incendiaries, air ops, weapons, communications, survival skills and more.

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A Tactical Ethic: Moral Conduct in the Insurgent Battlespace Review

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(More customer reviews)"A Tactical Ethic: Moral Conduct in the Insurgent Battlespace", by Dick Couch, is a handbook reminding the men and women who put boots on the ground that actions that seem logical to you, can have a far different effect than anything anticipated. Having served as a Navy SEAL during the Vietnam War and professor of "Moral Reasoning for Military Leaders" at the United States Naval Academy, Couch offers his expert insights to the current and next generation of warriors. Americans need to look no further than the embarrasment caused by bored, misguided soldiers at Abu Graib to understand why a book such as this is needed.
Couch begins the book with a statement of the moral problems currently facing our military. He writes, "If the Vietnam War was the first war in which TV cameras roamed the battlespace, then Iraq and Afghanistan are the first extended stuggles in which digital imaging, text messaging, and cell-phone cameras are commonplace. Today there is far more opportunity for a bad act to be reported." Couch proposes that the speed and ease of sharing that information will end up losing the fight for the "human terrain" -- the support of the local populace, for which the insurgents are also competing.
With a basic understanding of the problem, Couch investigates how America takes the current generation of youth and transforms the insecure teenageers into bold, confident men that serve on the front lines. Feminists may feel slighted that the book does not focus on women, but Couch offers very compeling arguments as to why women are not are not central to the issues addressed earlier. He then looks at ethics training integrated with the basic training of the Army and Marine Corps, neglecting the Air Force because it does not engage in the same type of small-unit combat actions that routinely interact with the local populace. He rounds out his analysis of the warrior ethic training with by examining the (lack of) integration of ethics training with the advanced training of the various Special Forces.
Couch concludes the book by proposing "Battlefield Rules of Engagement (ROE)", or the keys to moral success. He perfectly summarizes the the common vision of all warriors "All share a universal goal: to prepare appropriately for the fight, conduct themselves in battle with courage and virtue, win the fight, and return with honor." In this age of pocketcards, I'm sure that the 10 ROEs he proposes will make their way onto the next set issued to the men and women going into harm's way. They are succinct, understandable, and right on the mark. I highly recommend this book for NCOs and company grade officers -- your leadership will set the moral compass for the men and women who serve under you. This is a great book to help you chart the course.

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Following the success of his recent book on Navy SEALs in Iraq, The Sheriff of Ramadi, bestselling author and combat veteran Dick Couch now examines the importance of battlefield ethics in effectively combating terrorists without losing the battle for the hearts of the local population. A former SEAL who led one of the only successful POW rescue operations in Vietnam, Couch warns that the mistakes made in Vietnam forty years ago are being repeated in Iraq and Afghanistan, and that the stakes are even higher now. His book takes a critical look at the battlefield conduct of U.S. ground-combat units fighting insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. Since the prize of the fight on the modern battlefield is the people, he warns every death has a consequence. Every killing has both strategic and moral significance for U.S. warriors. From his unique and qualified perspective, Couch examines the sources and issues that can lead to wrong conduct on the battlefield, and explains how it comes about and what can be done to correct it. He considers the roles of command intent and the official rules of engagement, but his primary focus is on ethical conduct at the squad and platoon level. Tactical ethics, according to the author s definition, is the moral and ethical armor that should accompany every American warrior into battle, and these standards apply to the engaged unit as well as to the individual. A harsh critic of immoral combat tactics, Couch offers realistic measures to correct these potentially devastating errors. He argues that as a nation, we must do all we can to protect our soldiers humanity, for their sake, so they can return from service with honor, and for our sake as a people and for our standing in the world.

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The Men Behind the Trident: Seal Team One In Vietnam Review

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(More customer reviews)Former U.S. Navy SEALs (from SEAL Team One) tell you their stories and some of the things they remembered while in Vietnam. Provides a bit of insight into the kind of operations they ran while in Vietnam. It is interesting, and is an easy-read... not bad at all.

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This is the story of the U.S. Navy SEAL Team One in Vietnam as told by twenty of the elite Navy commandos who fought there from 1962 to 1972. Here for the first time, these unorthodox and sometimes iconoclastic special warriors talk about the missions that are left out of the official histories and existing accounts. Extraordinarily gripping and personal, these narratives reveal what really happened on those covert forays. Dennis Cummings has succeeded in coaxing the SEALs to reveal what made them tick, why they volunteered for such dangerous work and returned for multiple tours in the unpopular war, how they pooled their special talents and motivations, and finally how they overcame fear, frustration, and personal losses. A counter to the uncorroborated barroom braggadocio common to other accounts, Cummings's achievement gives the best picture available of what it really meant to wear the distinctive SEAL trident insignia.

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Life With the Navy Seals (High Interest Books) Review

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(More customer reviews)I think I could have written this book in about 1/2 hour. It is a tiny book with a few paragraphs under each photo. THere are maybe 20-30 photos in the book total?
It looks like it was written by a freshman, realizing that he did not complete his homework and jotting down something right before the class started.

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The On Duty series celebrates the exciting and rewarding life in the armed forces. Each book offers readers a panoramic view of the work, responsibilities, and opportunities to be expected by a member of the army, navy, marine, and air force branches of the military.

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Navy Seal Dad (Harlequin Desire) Review

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(More customer reviews)Two years had not erased the memory of Rachel Grant. Now injured and forced to take time off, Lieutenant Commander Pete "Mac" McKenna returns to the city of New Orleans where he once shared snow cones and passion with Rachel. He does not know they also shares another profound connection.
Rachel never thought Mac would return. Four weeks of love had radically changed her life, and when he left, Mac took part of her with him. But he also left her pregnant, and it was the pregnancy that made his loss bearable. Mac has already chosen life as a Navy SEAL over her once, and Rachel does not intend to a repetition of history. She also cannot deny him the opportunity to be a father.
Once again author Metsy Hingle pens an emotional, evocative tale in NAVY SEAL DAD. Her love for military heroes makes this tale sparkle with its wounded hero and his confrontation with choices of the heart. Rachel Grant is a likewise striking character with her respect for Mac's need to be a SEAL and willingness to face the challenges that presents for her and her son, even when Mac decides to walk away from the career he loves. Secondary characters sparkle, especially the irrepressible roommate with the fantastic matchmaking skills and a heart of gold A delightful, thought provoking read, NAVY SEAL DAD comes highly recommended.

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Lieutenant Commander Pete "Mac" McKenna had returned to New Orleans a wounded hero, after a Navy SEAL mission gone bad had possibly ended his much-loved career. But there was another reason Mac had come to the Big Easy-and her name was Rachel Grant.Every day Rachel was reminded of her brief and oh-so-hot affair with Mac McKenna. They'd been apart for two years, and yet Mac's mere presence still made her weak in the knees. And although he claimed to want a second chance, Rachel feared he'd eventually ship out again...especially when he knew the secret she harbored!--This text refers to the Kindle Edition edition.

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Show No Fear (Navy Seals Book 7) Review

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(More customer reviews)Lucy Donovan is a scrappy fighter with the ability to infiltrate enemy lines and consistently get the job done in her capacity as a trained CIA operative. Lucy does not do helpless and she absolutely has no time for complicated emotions. Lt. James "Gus" Atwater is a Navy Seal working as part of an elite CIA support and he has no time for anyone that does not understand the meaning of teamwork. What these two don't know is that none of their training or covert operative experience is going to help them when they meet up again after many years apart and have to face all the demons that a past relationship has, especially one where there are unresolved issues.
Gus and Lucy knew each other in college and had shared many secrets and desires as young lovers, but grown up plans pulled them apart and adult aspirations kept them away from one another. Now though they must face each other as both of them are called into service by the CIA and have to stand up to terrorists that have no interest in anything but money and revenge. Their mission is one of hostage rescue in a third world country while posing as a married couple under the guise of UN diplomacy. They will work with negotiators in close quarters and tight spaces trying hard to ignore the pented-up feelings toward each other that never went away while they get the job done. Trying to keep things professional and uncomplicated while terrorists are surrounding you is easier said than done because love comes in the strangest places under the most dire of circumstances. The love burns strong between them and the emotions are fueled by not only love but fear that this might be the only time they will ever have together again. They both want to think of tomorrow but how can they when the thought that this is the last day on earth is surrounding them.
But as with all great plans this one comes apart very quickly and Lucy and Gus realize that not only do they need to understand the meaning of teamwork they have to rewrite it. The Columbians suspect them of being spies, the other "negotiators" don't trust enough to reveal all the details of the trips and Lucy's fear that she is falling back in love with Gus is not a match that should make for happy endings under good times but in the jungle with terrorists how is it possible.
This amazing book cannot be summed up with one word or another because it is so many things all at once. It is a wonderful romantic story with Lucy and Gus working through old feelings and new emotions, as well as, adventuresome with the trip through the jungle and detailing sophisticated spy gadgets. It is also an underlying story of survival with the hostage victim's plight being explained and a feeling of true sadness at their blight. It is a great author that can draw all this out in a book and this series has shown that the storyline can continue, the drama unfold and romance still survive under any circumstances.


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FEAR HAS A WAY...Lucy Donovan always gets her man.As a fiercely independent CIA agent, she's survived hundreds of death-defying missions.But her latest may just get her killed.Weighed down with a secret she's desperate to keep, the last thing Lucy needs is to be sent undercover with a man who brings out the best--and the worst--in her.OF GETTING YOU KILLEDNavy SEAL Gus Atwater never turns down an assignment, even if it means working with the only woman he's ever loved and lost.So with a volatile mix of desire and distrust, Lucy and Gus confront their tangled past.Pretending to be man and wife is risky enough, but now the clock is running out.As their mission escalates from desperate to deadly, will Lucy's secret expose them both?

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Navy SEAL Breakthrough to Master Level Fitness Review

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(More customer reviews)After having quadruple bypass, open heart surgery, I thought, "What could this program do for me?" How about a new life! I originally purchased Mark De Lisle's first book, "Navy SEAL Workout." The results I experienced were nothing less than phenomenal. As soon as I found out that Mark had completed "Breakthrough To Master Level Fitness," I had to have a copy. Breakthrough blows away anything else I have encountered in the fitness market. I have purchased other Navy SEAL workout books and videos but they were either too incomplete or did not sufficiently layout an effective program. Breakthrough however, contains exercises for upper body, legs, cardio workouts, sprints, long distance running, abs and plateau breakers such as Burn Outs, Intervals, and Circuit Training. And with 12 Weeks To Better Than Ever, which lays out routines on a day by day basis, you can't wander off the path to improvement.
With the 12 Weeks, I simply took the evaluation test and checked off each day. The routines were laid out right before me. It even told me when to do my burn outs, intervals and circuits. With the new book combo, I have been able to take myself up another notch. For a middle-aged business executive with heart disease, I need every edge I can get. I highly recommend this book combo over any other SEAL/fitness exercise book or video. Thank you Mark De Lisle, your program is saving my life and dramatically improving my lifestyle.

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Navy SEAL Breakthrough to Master Level Fitness™BY MARK DE LISLEThe Ultimate Training System to Irresistible Strength and a Body-to-Die-ForAre you searching for the one exercise system that puts it all together? Fantastic health, superior fitness, off-the-chart strength, unlimited energy, and the most beautifully sculpted body you have ever imagined? Your search is over!With the Navy SEAL Breakthrough to Master Level Fitness™, you will never wonder again whether you are following the best possible program to give yourself the results you've always dreamed of having. This is the one book that contains the exact same training strategies and technologies used to transform ordinary men into the world's most elite fight force, the U.S. Navy SEALs.Inside Master Level Fitness are hundreds of unique and powerful tools to help everyone, male or female, reach the pinnacle of athletic achievement and potential. You'll discover: Special introductory programs for the "fit but frustrated." How to maximize muscular tension and get traffic-stopping definition. How to shape the ultimate "six pack" abs and skyrocket your athletic potential. How to develop an off-the-charts strength-to-body weight ratio that has to be seen to be believed. The secret of hacking into your "mind/muscle software" to magnify muscle and power. And much, much more!If you'd like to feel as strong as a panther, confident, genuinely attractive, the real deal walking the streets with evident power and natural grace, the Navy SEAL Breakthrough to Master Level Fitness will make you the best you can be!An Accompanying Daily Workout Guide Is Available—12 Weeks to Better Than Ever!MARK DE LISLE was a member of Navy SEAL Team Three

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US Navy SEALs (Elite) Review

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(More customer reviews)I was quite anxious to get this book as it's publication date was repeatedly pushed back since it's origianl publication date almost a year ago. What I finally got was very disappointing. Osprey and the author have done much better in the past, but stay away from this one. The cover of the book pretty much sums it up -- the title is US NAVY SEALS, but there is not a SEAL in sight on the cover. The section of the book descriping the naval spec ops community looks like it was cut and pasted verbatim from Specialoperations.com circa 1999. It spends alot of time descrbing the SEALS as there were a few years ago, but glances over the major changes that have occurred in the community recently and how they are currently structured and operate today. The artwork is poor and lacks the crispness and realism of other Osprey titles. There is nothing in it that has not been presented much better elsewhere. Wanna learn about the SEALS? Read Dick Couch's books. The Navy SEALS and the navy's Special Operations community deserves a better effort from Osprey, I hope that they give it another go.

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After the United States' failures in special operations missions during the late 1970s and 1980, a decision was made to revamp its unconventional military capabilities. The subsequent reorganization and redesignation in 1983 created the SEALs as they are known today, and later the all-encompassing command for US special operations forces under which they operate. Since then, these Navy Special Warfare (NSW) forces have operated in Grenada, the Persian Gulf, Panama, Somalia, Bosnia, Haiti, and Liberia. NSW units have also participated in the ongoing missions of Operation Enduring Freedom in Afghanistan and Operation Iraqi Freedom in Iraq. This book looks at the history, organization, training, uniforms, equipment and missions of the US Navy SEALs since their redesignation until the recent conflict in the Gulf.

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The Warrior Elite: The Forging of SEAL Class 228 Review

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(More customer reviews)There are lots of books on SEALs out there, some good, most bad, very few great. This is one of the great ones. Why? Because it takes a theme that has been done to death, the training of the Navy SEALs, and writes what is probably the definitive book on the subject while doing what none of the other books has done. For the first time, a book follows the trainees through BUDs, through Hell Week, and keeps going all of the way to the assignment to an active team. It emphasizes the fact that the vaunted Hell Week, long portrayed as the horrible endurance contest that it is, is in fact just one of the gut checks along the way to becoming a SEAL. It's not a magical peak where everything after is easy, it's a point that weeds out many but is more preparation for the rigors ahead than a line to cross. To put it bluntly, there is no need to write another book on the training of the Navy SEALs, this is the final word. If you have dreams of becoming a SEAL, read this book. There is much wisdom in these pages. Ever think that "your reputation begins at BUDs"? You'll learn that here.
Finally, a book that reaches the levels set by books such as "Brave Men, Dark Waters" and "Class-29 : The Making of U.S. Navy SEALs". Well written, insightful, and just simply excellent. Buy this book!
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Who Dares Wins: The Green Beret Way to Conquer Fear and Succeed Review

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(More customer reviews)"Who Dares Wins: The Green Beret Way to Conquer Fear and Succeed" by New York Times Bestselling Author Bob Mayer is a great book that teaches former Green Beret officer Bob Mayer's strategies for conquering fear and achieving personal and professional success. Having served with the 82nd Airborne Division and as a sniper with the 2nd Infantry Division, I had opportunities to work with Special Forces a few times, and the military concepts in this book appeal to me more than some of the other "success" related titles available. Mayer does a very good job of showing how the concepts and strategies used by the military elite can be used for personal or organizational success outside of the armed forces.
The book is divided into three parts. The first part is titled Area One: Wins. The chapters in this part teach three tools. First you must know the What. What do you want to change or achieve? The next tool focuses on knowing Why you want to change and to achieve your goals. The third tool is knowing Where will change occur.
Part two, or Area Two, is Who. The tools in this section are about understanding your character, knowing what change is and how to do it, and building the courage to change. Area Three: Dares contains the tools for communicating your change to the world, taking command of your change, and completing the circle of success and change.
The nine tools are what Mayer uses to create his Circle of Success. It is a good model to teach some very important concepts that will enable anyone to achieve more if they actually implement the strategies and tools into their own lives and businesses.
All three sections or parts have a conclusion that focuses on doing things the Green Beret Way. These summaries and experiences help relate the lessons to the real world. The book is full of quotes, stories, and lessons that will assist you with making things happen and succeeding. The book covers concepts such as defining goals, staying motivated, building mental toughness, daring to succeed, finding courage, taking risks, communicating effectively, becoming a leader, and more. There are many exercises throughout the text that if you actually take the time to do, you will undoubtedly move toward greater achievement and success in your life.
Being former military and a martial artist, I lean toward strategies that are warrior focused, and these concepts are included in my own teachings. So I especially liked Mayer's "Who Dares Wins." Also being an author, I enjoyed when Mayer shared how these principles have helped him in that arena too.
This isn't a book I'm going to put back on the shelf and forget about. I'm going to keep it out, re-read parts, and continue to work on some of the exercises outlines in the pages of the text. I'm going to use this book to continue on my journey, as well as help me teach others using warrior themes. I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn more about success using strategies from the elite U. S. Military's Special Forces, or Green Berets.
Reviewed by Alain Burrese, J.D., author of Hard-Won Wisdom From the School of Hard Knocks and the dvds: Hapkido Hoshinsul, Streetfighting Essentials, Hapkido Cane, the Lock On Joint Locking Essentials series and articles including a regular column on negotiation for The Montana Lawyer. Alain Also wrote a series of articles called Lessons From The Apprentice.

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IF YOU WANT to change a life ruled by fear into one lived to the fullest and led by positive emotions... YOU MUST DARE to harness fear as a motivator, rather than letting it debilitate you. WHO DARES WINS is bestselling author and former Green Beret officer Bob Mayer's surefire strategy for conquering fear and achieving personal and professional success -- by mastering the time-tested techniques of America's elite warriors: the Special Forces. With his unique blend of practical Special Ops tactics and an artist's vision, Mayer outlines specific steps that help you to
define your goals
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dare to succeed
find courage
profile your true nature
take risks
communicate effectively
become a leader ...and much more. Anyone can be ordinary. Dare to be elite, with the success secrets of those select warriors who are trained to conquer fear, who dare to be different, and who accomplish what others consider impossible.

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The Finishing School: Earning the Navy SEAL Trident Review

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(More customer reviews)"The Finishing School" is a terrific book, and every bit as fascinating as "The Warrior Elite." Dick Couch shows exceptional tenacity in following every twist and turn of training that these incredible warriors go through, and he handles the narrator's job superbly--giving us a personal reaction every now and then from his perspective as a SEAL in the Vietnam era.
Couch provides insight into what makes SEALS succeed (or fail) and enriches our understanding of how crucial training is to their complicated missions. I felt like I was there in the classroom and on the range with them at all times. Yes, the training evolutions do seem to go on without end, but that's one of the book's points: these guys are the best trained, toughest warriors the world has ever seen, and they will come after you from the sea, the air, or on land.
I particularly enjoyed the sections dealing with the SEAL weaponry; the choices they have are fascinating and scary. If you're a Navy buff, or in the least bit interested in what force America can project almost anywhere on earth, then this book is for you.

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In America's new war, the first guns in the fight are special operations forces, including the Navy SEALs, specially trained warriors who operate with precision, swiftness, and lethal force. In the constantly shifting war on terror, SEAL units—small in number, flexible, stealthy, and ef?cient—are more vital than ever to America's security as they take the battle to an elusive enemy around the globe.But how are Navy SEALs made? Dick Couch, author of the acclaimed Warrior Elite, follows SEALs on the ground and in the water as they undergo SEAL Tactical Training, where they master combat skills such as precision shooting, demolitions, secure communications, parachuting, diving, and first aid. From there, the men enter operational platoons, where they subordinate their individual abilities to the mission of the group and train for special operations in specific geographic environments. Never before has a civilian writer been granted such close access to the training of America's most elite military forces. The Finishing School is essential reading for anyone who wants to know what goes into the making of America's best warriors.

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The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition (Includes DVD): Updated for Today's Warrior Elite Review

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(More customer reviews)This is perhaps the finest workout manual ever produced. I always have liked the idea of using callesthenics to get in shape beacause not only is it a little safer than weightlifting, but it can be done anywhere with no expensive gym membership or equipment. Before I would use the CJ CArracci dvd's, which dont get me wrong are an excellent workout too. But this is so much more complete. He breaks it down to 12 weekly workouts, that are different everyday and change weekly, progressively getting harder while switching things up to keep the workout fresh. There's swimming, running workouts, military callesthenics, and so much more. I have never been in this good of shape before. I can swim over a mile a day, jog for 5-6 miles at a time, and do pushups all day! Factor in that this book comes with a dvd to demo the excercises all for 13 bucks, and you will have the greatest tool in any workout arsenal.

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The complete package for the serious exercise enthusiast interested in obtaining the fitness level required by Navy SEALsWhether you want to be a Navy SEAL or just be as fit as one, here's your chance. The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition has returned with updated BUD/S workouts, an instructional DVD, and the latest entrance requirements from the Navy. With this program, you will be ready for any military training or physical challenge in the world. Train with the world's fittest and strongest individuals: the US Navy SEALs!This complete package includes:? Updated step-by-step instructions to help the fitness recruit on their path to SEAL entry? Bonus DVD instruction on swimming, running, and exercise? New beginner workouts for those who need to lose 20 pounds or more? A special 12-week plan for the Navy Special Operations EOD, SWCC, Diver Physical Screening Test? New information for optimal weight loss from a certified nutritionistWritten by a top SEAL instructor, The Complete Guide to Navy Seal Fitness, Third Edition, is the advanced exercise program that can walk you through the no-frills workout that has conditioned some of the best bodies around.

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Combat Swimmer: Memoirs of a Navy SEAL Review

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(More customer reviews)I've never served in the military, but I have great respect for those who follow that kind of life. I also have great interest in history, military strategy and tactics, and behavior in combat situations. I therefore checked out the following special-forces-related books from the library: Rogue Warrior, by Marcinko, Combat Swimmer, by Gormly, and Inside Delta Force, by Haney.
Marcinko's book is a classic testosterone-driven, adolescent Hollywood adventure story. I mean that in a (mostly) good way. The author's focus is on himself, on his grand escapades, and his ability to destroy his enemies, whether at war or in the chain of command. It makes for a fun read, although I never knew how much Marcinko might be inflating his exploits.
Gormly is in many ways the anti-Marcinko. Of course they knew each other, and Gormly goes into some detail about inheriting Marcinko's SEAL team and getting the house back in order. But more than that, Marcinko represents the unihibited ego, breaking all the rules and doing whatever he wants. Gormly is all about responsibility and chain of command. Don't get me wrong; he's not at all boring, but definitely comes off as a stiffer sort of character. I'd rather work for Gormly (more job security; less likely to get killed unexpectedly) but I'd rather have a beer with Marcinko (though too much of that, and you probably increase your chances of getting killed unexpectedly).
Haney strikes somewhat of a balance. He's more individualistic than Gormly, but more disciplined than Marcinko. He's also the best writer of the three, with a good mix of gritty reality and genuine philosophical reflection. That's probably why I liked his book the best. Marcinko's book is a fun ride, like a blockbuster action movie, but in the end didn't leave me with much to think about. After reading Gormly's book, I admired the man a great deal but didn't particularly like him. Haney provides all the adventure but he's clearly more of a thinker than the other two, and I can imagine a long, fascinating evening's conversation over a bottle of scotch.
I suspect that you would find all three types of individuals (and many more) in the military, and you probably need all of them to get the job done. All three memoirs are highly entertaining and quick reads. Which you prefer probably depends to some extent on your own personality.


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U. S. Navy SEALs in Action Review

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(More customer reviews)This book is very informative for the special forces/military lover or someone just interested in how America's elite soldiers train and operate. US Navy SEALs in Action shows the reader first hand how SEALs train and operate through amazing pictures and captions. This book also gives information on the equipment used by SEALs and the origin of the SEAL teams.

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Navy SEAL Security (Harlequin Intrigue Series) Review

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