Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior
by Dick Couch
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Author: Dick CouchEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Unknown); English (Original Language); English (Published)
Published: 2008-03-25
ISBN: 0307339394
Number of pages: 416
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
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- ISBN13: 9780307339393
- Condition: New
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Book Reviews of Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior
Book Review: A must for any SF candidate ...
Summary: 5 Stars
I picked up "Chosen Soldier" on a recommendation from a friend, and actually read it before I attended Selection myself. Although Selection is an ever changing process, I think that Mr. Couches "Chosen Soldier" is/ should be a MUST READ for anyone interested in Selection themselves.
As a former Navy SEAL, Mr. Couch has a unique insite into the Special Operations world. He does an outstanding job of setting up the entire book w/ a chapter to explain all the acronyms and jargon used in the book, not to mention the differences between Special Operation and Special Forces. He goes on to give the reader a special look at the men going through the course, which he follows from start to finish, by doing personal interviews with them. Asking about where they went to school, their families, and why their reasons for being at Selection to begin with. As I said, Mr Couch follows the students from beginning to end. He does an great job breaking down the specific jobs of each team member into their own dedicated chapters.
Long-story-short, overall, this book is a great read. I read it before attending Selection myself and I thought it was a lot of help in helping me prepare. Afterwards, I found it to be very accurate. When I left, my wife picked it up and read it. When I came home, she asked me, "How was the Nasty Nick?" ... that was the last thing I wanted to think about.
I can see myself reading this one a couple more times, as well as keeping within reach as a reference as I make my own way through the course.
Thanks for a great read, Mr. Couch!
Summary of Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior
In combating terror, America can no longer depend on its conventional military superiority and the use of sophisticated technology. More than ever, we need men like those of the Army Special Forces?the legendary Green Berets.In Chosen Soldier, Dick Couch draws on nearly a year spent at Special Forces training facilities and offers an unprecedented view of the education of these men.
Following the experiences of one class of soldiers as they endure this physically and mentally exhausting ordeal, Couch spells out in fascinating detail the demanding selection process and grueling field exercises, the high-level technical training and intensive language courses, and the simulated battle problems that test everything from how well SF candidates gather operational intelligence to their skills at negotiating with volatile, often hostile, local leaders. Chosen Soldier paints a vivid portrait of an elite group, and a process that forges America?s smartest, most versatile, and most valuable fighting force.
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