The Pomp Podcast

#1129 Shawn Ryan | Inside CIA Contracting with a Navy SEAL

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Nov 29, 2022
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INSIGHT

Peer Learning Trumps Top-down

  • Peer knowledge transfer in SEAL teams is more impactful than top-down commands from officers.
  • Skilled operators mentor new members, ensuring team integration and operational success.
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Shift After 9/11 Deployment

  • Post-9/11 deployment created tension between seasoned veterans and younger operators eager to fight.
  • Training shifted from casual to precise and mission-focused to prepare for imminent combat.
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Emotional Control Over Aggression

  • Special operations require emotional control more than physical size or aggression.
  • Operators must handle stress calmly to make sound decisions under pressure.
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