Jocko Podcast 115: Into the Fire, and Beyond the Call of Duty, with Medal of Honor Recipient, Dakota Meyer
Feb 28, 2018
Dakota Meyer, a Medal of Honor recipient and former United States Marine, shares gripping accounts from his combat deployments in Iraq and Afghanistan. He delves into the chaos of battle, addressing the psychological toll and ethical complexities faced during warfare. Meyer highlights the importance of preparation, mentorship, and teamwork in the military. He also reflects on the significance of honoring fallen comrades, confronting PTSD, and the transformative journey of healing. His stories emphasize resilience and the human connections formed amid the brutalities of combat.
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War Is A Spectrum Of Experience
- War creates a spectrum of experiences from safe deployments to repeated acts of selfless heroism.
- Dakota Meyer represents those who repeatedly crossed into lethal danger to save comrades.
Youngest Marine Sniper At 18
- At 18 Dakota volunteered for sniper school and became the youngest Marine sniper in 2007.
- He emphasizes sniping is mostly mission planning, communication, and stalking, not just shooting.
Sniper Work Is Mostly Planning
- Sniper duties are 95% preparation: comms, mission planning, stalking, and integration with command.
- Shooting is a small but high-stakes fraction of effective sniper work.
