The Resilient Show Brad Geary: The Truth They Tried to Bury at BUD/S | TRS 068
Jul 28, 2025
Brad Geary, a former Navy SEAL Commander with 24 years of service, shares gripping insights into his military career, including his leadership of SEAL Team 4. He discusses the tragic Kyle Mullen incident, revealing the hidden truths behind BUD/S training. Geary addresses the moral dilemmas faced by commanders and the emotional burdens of decision-making amid institutional challenges. With raw honesty, he emphasizes the importance of integrity, accountability, and the complexities of assessing candidates, advocating for resilience and principled leadership in high-stakes environments.
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SDV Team's Extreme Cold Dive
- Brad Geary shared a story about SDV Team One divers enduring a 10-hour cold water pool dive at 34 degrees to prove extended dive capabilities. - Their resilience and mental toughness amazed him as they completed the demanding test despite harsh conditions.
Special Missions Unit Cohesion
- The special missions unit unites the best experts in various fields into one powerful, fast-paced planning environment. - Their combined expertise and rapid collaboration produce highly effective, cohesive mission plans for complex operations.
BUD/S Dropping Candidates Reality
- Brad Geary described the difficulty of dropping candidates at BUD/S who didn’t meet performance or character standards, calling himself a "killer of dreams." - His sister reframed it as killing self-delusion and protecting the SEAL community’s high standards.
