School of War Ep 235: Tyler Grey on Serving in Delta Force and the Warrior’s Journey
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Sep 30, 2025 
Tyler Grey, a former Delta Force operator and author of "Forged in Chaos: A Warrior's Origin Story," shares his intense journey from a chaotic childhood in Bakersfield to the elite ranks of U.S. special operations. He reflects on his experiences during significant events like 9/11, the brutal realities of combat in Fallujah and Sadr City, and the chaos that comes with war. Tyler also introduces the concept of LTSD—an addiction to chaos stemming from early trauma—and discusses the struggles of transitioning back to civilian life after injury.
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Childhood Sets The Warrior's Template
- Tyler Grey argues childhood chaos forges the mental template we use for life and stress responses.
- Early environment rewires baseline behavior and shapes future resilience or dysfunction.
Predator Versus Prey Temperaments
- Grey distinguishes innate predator (warrior) and prey (victim) temperaments present from early life.
- He believes these drives are largely innate but can be influenced by environment and training.
Choosing The Rangers, Not SEALs
- Grey recounts joining the Army aiming for Rangers because he wanted the hardest guaranteed path.
- He says he chose the Army because he "does not float" and preferred land-based special operations.
