4.41/5
Author: Dick Couch
Publication Date: Jun 3, 2014
Formats: PDF,Hardcover,Audible Audiobook,Kindle,Paperback,MP3 CD
Rating: 4.41/5 out of 324
Publisher: Dutton Caliber
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Feb 07, 2015
I read this as a recommendation from a Marine friend who is preparing to undergo MARSOC A&S. it is a very matter-of-fact account of the process of transforming a Marine into a special operator, written by someone who is obviously very proud of the people who want to do this with their lives. his tone is always respectful. it is a very informative book, but it is dry reading. I would have enjoyed a couple of colorful anecdotes, just to get a bit of insight into what drives these dudes, what I read this as a recommendation from a Marine friend who is preparing to undergo MARSOC A&S. it is a very matter-of-fact account of the process of transforming a Marine into a special operator, written by someone who is obviously very proud of the people who want to do this with their lives. his tone is always respectful. it is a very informative book, but it is dry reading. I would have enjoyed a couple of colorful anecdotes, just to get a bit of insight into what drives these dudes, what keeps them going when it gets tough. that would be an excellent book to see some day! I recommend this book to anyone who is interested in MARSOC; dick couch had a really special opportunity to spend time with a class and share their experiences (although it's not quite clear to me from this book to what extent he was present in anyone's day).Nov 23, 2014
Always Faithful, Always Forward The Forging of A Special Operations MarineAug 16, 2014
Could you make it as a Special Operations Marine? Best selling author, Dick Couch takes you through the process in his new book Always Faithful. Always Forward. As in several of his previous books, Dick goes with a class seeking to graduate as Special Ops Marines. He lives, eats, sleeps—what little they do—with them and in this book he picks three to follow from beginning to end. The course is a grueling, grinding, crushing trial of the Marine’s total self to see if he measures up. If he does, Could you make it as a Special Operations Marine? Best selling author, Dick Couch takes you through the process in his new book Always Faithful. Always Forward. As in several of his previous books, Dick goes with a class seeking to graduate as Special Ops Marines. He lives, eats, sleeps—what little they do—with them and in this book he picks three to follow from beginning to end. The course is a grueling, grinding, crushing trial of the Marine’s total self to see if he measures up. If he does, he is a Special Operations Marine for the rest of his career. They are operating in 90 countries today. They have been in 120 so far. If you like military information you will love this book. Couch is a retired US Navy SEAL Captain and former CIA Maritime Operations Officer. ...moreApril 4, 2016
A very good overview of Marine Corps special operations.Aug 02, 2018
InformativeAug 22, 2017
While Rangers, SEALs, Green Berets, etc. are well known, Couch educates us on training for the fairly new and exciting Marine special forces.Mar 10, 2017
Listened on CD. This made it hard to skip the BORING parts, of which there are many. You have to be a real Military History and a Marine fan to real like this book.Sep 16, 2016
Hah! Finally finished! Funny how long it can take to read a book when you only read it over lunch at work.Jul 07, 2014
Couch followed the training regiment of a Marine Special Operations class. He described their backgrounds and the skills they are taught. He also gives a brief history of the marine corps and the significance of the establishment of the Marine Special Operations Command.Jul 26, 2014
Interesting subject material. I've read most of Mr. Couch's nonfiction books, and this one was little different than the others with a significant exception. Mr. Couch delved little into what these MARSOC operators have actually done downrange, leaving a gap in the information the book delivers. I liked this book, but came away wishing the author had closed the circle a bit more and shared how MARSOC is actually working out in theatre. Wider appeal, especially if you are interested in elite unit Interesting subject material. I've read most of Mr. Couch's nonfiction books, and this one was little different than the others with a significant exception. Mr. Couch delved little into what these MARSOC operators have actually done downrange, leaving a gap in the information the book delivers. I liked this book, but came away wishing the author had closed the circle a bit more and shared how MARSOC is actually working out in theatre. Wider appeal, especially if you are interested in elite unit training. ...moreDec 14, 2014
Not my thing - too much boring detail that I didn't understand, though I say this is completely a personal preference. My father would be MESMERISED, no doubt. I, however, couldn't get into it or get through more than the first few chapters, Oh, well...Dec 08, 2013
I've read most of Dick Couch's non-fiction, and he did a great job writing about SEALs, Rangers, Green Berets, etc. But this book is completely different. It reads like a field manual and the actual Marines seem peripheral to me. I was excited to read this book but I am pretty disappointed by it.Mar 15, 2016
Great insight into what MARSOC both from a historical perspective of its formation and to what a MARSOC CSO goes through.May 23, 2016
If you hoping to join MARSOC, read this book first. Interesting read, basically maps out what to expect in the selection process for MARSCOC.Apr 17, 2016
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