Videos tagged with CIA Contractor

This video details the experiences of Mark "Oz" Geist, a CIA contractor, during the 2012 Benghazi attack. It covers the initial defense of the consulate, the subsequent defense of the CIA annex, the challenges of requesting and receiving support, and the personal accounts of combat, injury, and survival. The narrative emphasizes the bravery of the security team and the critical importance of their actions in protecting personnel and gathering intelligence.

This video features Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL and CIA Contractor, reflecting on his life and the concept of peace. He discusses his experiences during military and intelligence service, contrasting them with moments of peace found in his personal life. The content is introspective and focuses on personal well-being rather than technical firearm instruction.

This video features Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, sharing his deeply personal and vulnerable story of overcoming severe addiction. He details hitting rock bottom, including multiple overdoses and a suicide attempt, and emphasizes the internal desire required for recovery. His experience highlights the profound challenges and the ultimate triumph over substance abuse.

This video features Bo Nickal discussing his traumatic childhood, marked by his father's extreme violence and threats, including using firearms. Nickal explains how he channels the rage from his upbringing into his performance as a UFC fighter. The discussion highlights the psychological impact of abuse and its potential, albeit unhealthy, influence on competitive drive. Shawn Ryan's background as a Navy SEAL and CIA contractor lends authority to the discussion on resilience and mental fortitude.

This video humorously highlights a potential navigation error in a remote, desert environment, drawing parallels to tactical or military operations. The visual context of sand dunes and tire tracks, combined with the inferred Middle Eastern location, sets a scene often associated with operational challenges. The content, while lighthearted, touches upon the realities of operating in unfamiliar and potentially disorienting terrains.

This video features Shawn Ryan, a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, candidly discussing his experiences with drug addiction and high-risk operations in Colombia. He details his methods for infiltrating drug networks in Medellin and his eventual escape using counter-surveillance techniques after being compromised. The narrative highlights his struggles with addiction and the psychological toll of his past.

This entry details the 'Hooded Box Drill,' a high-stress training exercise described by former Navy SEAL and CIA Contractor Shawn Ryan. The drill involves sensory overload and rapid threat identification under extreme pressure, emphasizing a pass/fail feedback loop common in elite vetting processes like Blackwater's. Ryan's expertise, gained from extensive real-world and training experience, highlights the critical nature of quick decision-making in combat scenarios.

Alan Cooper, a former Marine Reconnaissance, Green Beret, and CIA contractor, recounts his experiences in Operation Desert Storm. He details his early life, motivations for joining the Marines, and his progression through specialized training, including scout swimming and amphibious landings. Cooper vividly describes the chaos and challenges of the Battle of Khafji, where his small team was trapped behind enemy lines for 48 hours, and a critical mission to find a route through Iraqi minefields that helped end the war. The narrative highlights the realities of combat, the importance of reconnaissance, and the personal toll of warfare.

This entry synthesizes insights from a Shawn Ryan Show episode featuring Vigilance Elite's story time. It delves into the unique social dynamics and bonding rituals within Navy SEAL platoon huts and firehouses, drawing parallels between these high-stress, close-knit environments. Expert commentary from former Navy SEAL Shawn Ryan and firefighter Travis Howze highlights the humor, camaraderie, and psychological aspects of these professions.

Drawing from his extensive background as a former Navy SEAL and CIA contractor, Shawn Ryan provides expert-level guidance on implementing practical strategies during a pandemic. This guide covers managing panic, planning for supply shortages, rationing resources, optimizing fuel usage, altering shopping habits, preparing financially for economic downturns, utilizing protective gear, and maintaining positive social interactions. The advice emphasizes calculated decision-making and proactive preparation to alleviate pressure during crises.

This guide details a winter EDC concealed carry draw technique as demonstrated by Mike from FieldCraft Survival. It emphasizes using a vest over a tucked shirt for immediate weapon access and discusses progressive readiness cues. The technique involves sweeping the vest, drawing the Glock 43, engaging, scanning, and re-holstering, highlighting the importance of movement and cognitive decision-making in self-defense scenarios.

This entry details a high-stakes story from former CIA contractors Shawn Ryan and Don Bradley, involving a tense encounter in the Middle East. The narrative highlights critical tactical protocols, the importance of vehicle security, and the effective deployment of a Quick Reaction Force (QRF) in a hostile environment. It underscores the decision-making involved in de-escalating a potentially catastrophic international incident.