Army Special Mission Unit Operator | Adam Gamal | Ep. 276

May 9, 2024

Former elite US Army Special Mission Unit operator Adam Gamal shares his journey from Egypt to covert operations, discussing challenges in immigration, military training, security clearance, and deployments. The podcast delves into missions in the Middle East, collaboration with Delta Force, tracking high-value targets, and the complexities of special ops missions. Adam also shares personal accounts of medical procedures, injuries, and targeting terrorists, highlighting the perilous world of solo operations and the importance of diversity in the military.

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Journey to New York City

Immigrant's Journey in New Jersey and Encounter at the Mosque

Military Journey: From Administrative Specialist to Signal Intelligence

14:17 • 18min

Navigating Security Clearance and Military Selection Process

32:07 • 19min

Navigating Training and Deployment Challenges

51:11 • 11min

Mission in Iraq and Encounter with a General

01:02:10 • 4min

Experience on Missions with Delta Force Operators in Iraq

01:05:51 • 3min

Evolution of Communication Technology in Conflict Zones and Post-9/11 Anticipation

01:08:46 • 2min

The Complexities of Tracking High-Value Targets

01:11:04 • 25min

Dynamic Relationships in Special Ops Missions

01:35:52 • 17min

Personal Account of Medical Procedure and Unexpected Encounter

01:53:03 • 2min

Injury, Surgery, and Military Humor

01:54:48 • 7min

Targeting Terrorists: Presidential Approaches

02:01:44 • 6min

Operating Solo: The Perilous World of Singleton Missions

02:08:07 • 22min

Navigating Relationships and Diversity in the Military

02:29:41 • 18min

Embracing Struggles and Finding Strength Together

02:47:49 • 2min

Navigating Responses and Intentions

02:50:08 • 5min