Operator Syndrome

Steve (former Navy SEAL) talks about coming home from Desert Storm and getting sent to the Army's Special Forces Advanced Reconnaissance, Target Analysis, and Exploitation Techniques Course (SFARTAETC).

Steve (former Navy SEAL) and Patrick (former Army Ranger) discuss Benjamin Milligan's book "By Water Beneath the Walls: The Rise of the Navy SEALs" which details the decision making that historically hamstrung the Army and Marine Corps commando units and opened a path for the creation of the SEAL Teams.

Patrick talks in-depth about the Ranger School phases and discusses the impact of sleep deprivation. Steve delights in stories of pain and suffering under a ruck.

Patrick gives an overview of Ranger School (not to be confused with Ranger Selection for the 75th Ranger Regiment). Steve (former Navy SEAL) has an epiphany when comparing BUD/S to Ranger School.

Steve talks about combat action as a Navy SEAL during Operation Desert Storm. Patrick geeks out about the mission to feign an amphibious assault on the Kuwaiti coast.

Steve talks about his deployment as a Navy SEAL during Operation Desert Shield. Patrick wonders what it would have been like to have a professional military unit as an adversary.

Steve circles back to his first deployment as a Navy SEAL to talk about a unique mission involving a submarine. Patrick is vindicated in his decision to become an Army Ranger.

Patrick & Steve talk about phony SEALs, Rangers, etc. They close with some recommendations for folks who may have crossed the line.

Patrick describes the typical training cycle for Rangers during the GWOT. Dogs chase deer through his backyard during the recording.

Patrick talks about his first rotation to Iraq only a month after Ranger selection. Steve catches second-hand embarrassment from hearing about Patrick's first PT test. 

Steve describes the plan for a combined Navy SEAL / Army Ranger assault on the Intercontinental Hotel in Manila, the Philippines. Patrick shares his thoughts on combat distractions.

Steve describes preparations for his first trip to the Philippines as an operational SEAL. Patrick is schooled on why Arctic training was on the training plan for a Southeast Asia deployment.

Steve talks about his experience at jump school and what team life was like before STT/SQT was established. Patrick marvels at the breadth of environmental training during a SEAL work-up.

Patrick talks about all the ways the Regiment can kick you out. Steve learns about the distinct cultures in the three Ranger Battalions.

Patrick continues to reflect on his experience at Ranger Regiment's selection (RIP/RASP). Steve (Navy SEAL) delights in Ranger good order & discipline. Part two.

Patrick reflects on his experience at Airborne School and Ranger Regiment's selection (RIP/RASP). Steve (Navy SEAL) marvels at how much of a "super boot" Patrick used to be. Part one.

Steve (former Navy SEAL) continues his recollection of phases two and three of Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training. Patrick (former Army Ranger) wonders about Hell Week bathroom breaks.

Steve (former Navy SEAL) gets into his experience during phase one of Basic Underwater Demolition / SEAL training. Patrick (former Army Ranger) tries to understand why NSW gets to train in beautiful Coronado, CA.

Steve (Navy SEAL) and Patrick (Army Ranger) continue to review the book "Code over Country" by Matthew Cole which details alleged misconduct by the Navy Special Warfare Community. Part three of three.

Steve (Navy SEAL) and Patrick (Army Ranger) continue to review the book "Code over Country" by Matthew Cole which details alleged misconduct by the Navy Special Warfare Community. Part two of three.

Steve (Navy SEAL) and Patrick (Army Ranger) review the book "Code over Country" by Matthew Cole which details alleged misconduct by the Navy Special Warfare Community. Part one of three.

Steve and Patrick describe their experiences getting into the military and the initial training that would lead them to the Navy SEALs and Army Rangers.

Steve and Patrick explain what drove them to join the Navy SEALs and Army Rangers, respectively.

Steve and Patrick answer more random questions they've received about serving in the Navy SEALs and Army Rangers.

Inaugural episode. Steve and Patrick introduce themselves and tackle some questions about the oldest rivalry in special operations: Navy SEALs & Army Rangers