Cleared Hot Episode 411 - Bill Thompson - Special Mission Units and Human Targeting
Oct 13, 2025
In this discussion, Bill Thompson, a 21-year U.S. Army veteran and founder of Spartan Forge, shares fascinating insights from his military career and entrepreneurial journey. He delves into military SEER training, leadership development, and the integration of UAVs for disaster response. Bill also explores ethical hunting practices, compares entrepreneurship to military life, and discusses the interaction of technology with privacy and security. His experiences culminate in a compelling narrative on personal growth and the responsibilities of modern warfare.
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Leverage Fasting For Mental And Metabolic Gains
- Try intermittent fasting or multi-day fasts to improve cognition and metabolic health.
- Bill Thompson says fasting promotes autophagy, sharper decision-making, and may help reverse type-2 diabetes.
SEER School's Psychological Breaks
- Bill and Andy compare SEER school experiences that included extreme deprivation and mock captivity.
- Thompson recounts cement-cell confinement and surprise escalation from instruction to non-academic harsh treatment.
Small Leadership Courses Shift Career Trajectory
- Leadership courses taught Thompson tact, accountability, and protecting subordinates.
- He credits PLDC with transforming him from a rule-enforcer into an effective NCO.
