JOHN DAILEY | Becoming a Tough, Rugged B*stard
What does it take to be a tough, rugged, bastard? And, is it something a man should strive to become? My guest today is a retired marine and after spending 20 years in special operations in the Marine Corps, has gone on to lead training for all Marine Raiders (after being disbanded after WWII) and developing many of the systems and leadership protocols for some of the most elite fighting members of our modern-day military.
His name is John Dailey and, today, we talk about the future of combat, modern-day enlistment challenges for the US military, where mental toughness comes from and how to develop it, the issues with "moral injury" as it relates to PTSD, the rules of combat, standard operating procedures, and rules of engagement that hinder our efficacy, and how and why every man needs to become a tough, rugged bastard.
SHOW HIGHLIGHTS (00:00) Episode Intro (04:02) Ethics and Challenges of Combat (18:47) Reflections on Combat Experience and Morality (26:26) History and Creation of Marine Raiders (33:04) Special Operations Deployment and Challenges (43:21) Role and Challenges in Marine Raiders (53:04) Recruitment Challenges in Military Forces (56:23) Challenges and Standards in Training (01:07:58) Appreciation for Military Service
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