We Wanted The War

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a former Sergeant Major and founder of Sheriff of Baghdad, shares his candid reflections on military service and offers advice to new recruits. He emphasizes the importance of leveraging experience to guide younger generations, contrasting media portrayals of combat with the harsh realities. McPhee's insights stem from extensive experience, aiming to provide honest guidance beyond typical recruitment pitches.

This video from Sheriff of Baghdad (John 'Shrek' McPhee) highlights the Wreaths Across America event, showcasing a convoy of trucks carrying wreaths to honor fallen veterans. McPhee reflects on the importance of remembering sacrifices, particularly at Arlington National Cemetery. The event emphasizes community involvement and patriotic remembrance.

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a figure with a Special Operations veteran background and recognized authority in the tactical community, shares personal insights on the importance of honesty and authenticity. He recounts a humorous anecdote about his ex-wife's deceptive 'spaghetti' and emphasizes that while humble meals are acceptable, misrepresentation is not, stemming from his own experiences growing up in poverty.

John 'Shrek' McPhee, a recognized tactical personality, offers a behind-the-scenes look at his content creation process, blending 'van life' with professional video production. He showcases his setup, from warming food on a van dashboard to his dedicated home theater, highlighting his established presence in tactical content.

John 'Shrek' McPhee discusses the cultural disconnect in offering rewards in conflict zones, suggesting local incentives like goats are more effective than large sums of money. He critiques the futility of imposing Western civilization and educational standards on populations with vastly different backgrounds. McPhee highlights the instability of Western society, questioning its ability to 'civilize' others.

John "Shrek" McPhee, a seasoned Special Operations veteran, emphasizes that trust is the cornerstone of effective leadership. He stresses the importance of leading by example, asserting that actions speak louder than words in building respect and confidence within a team. This foundational principle, he argues, is essential for any leader to succeed.

This video details a specific grip technique taught by John 'Shrek' McPhee, emphasizing the 'Two-Dot Alignment Method' for consistent hand positioning. The instructor uses markers to illustrate key contact points on the hands, crucial for recoil management and maintaining grip integrity during firing. Practical application is demonstrated through live fire, showing a tight shot group resulting from the technique.

This video offers a glimpse into the 2024 IBJJF World Championships, focusing on John 'Shrek' McPhee's purple belt division match. It highlights the intense grip fighting and takedown attempts characteristic of high-level Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu competition. The visual evidence confirms McPhee's participation and the event's professional setting, featuring FUJI mats and broadcast graphics.

John 'Shrek' McPhee demonstrates a critical rifle-to-pistol transition technique. Key steps include a controlled rifle release, pinning the stock to the body with the support hand to prevent movement, drawing the pistol, and then re-acquiring the rifle. This method ensures a stable platform for engaging targets with either weapon system.

John 'Shrek' McPhee details the use of thermite for destroying IED-rigged vehicles encountered during Special Forces operations in Iraq. He highlights thermite's extreme temperature (5000 degrees) and rapid effectiveness, noting it as a preferred method for efficient vehicle destruction. The video also touches on the grim reality of discovering suicide bombers chained within vehicles.