Naval Special Warfare and Injuries - with Mike Glover
Dec 18, 2023
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Mike Glover, renowned for his military and security expertise, joins to discuss Naval Special Warfare career and training. They also cover being shot on target in Iraq and the required treatment for such an injury. Other topics include transitioning from enlisted to officer, learning Brazilian Jiu Jitsu online, overcoming challenges, and thoughts on the state of the United States and society.
The speaker shares his personal experience of being shot during a mission and the challenges he faced during his recovery.
The speaker highlights the importance of tactical leadership roles in combat situations and the responsibilities they entail.
The speaker discusses the current state of division in the United States and suggests that internal disagreements may hinder the country's ability to address external threats effectively.
Deep dives
Getting shot on a mission
During a mission, the speaker gets shot and spins towards the shooter. The first round hits his leg, while the second round travels down his belt. He slides under a vehicle and is unable to shoot back. The shooter is eventually overwhelmed by suppressive fire from his team.
Medical treatment and recovery
After being shot, the speaker is medevaced and receives medical treatment in various locations. He receives morphine but finds it less effective due to a genetic blood abnormality. He does not require surgery and ends up recovering from the gunshot wound without any major complications.
Becoming an officer
The speaker goes through the LDO (Limited Duty Officer) program and becomes an officer in October 2008. He is assigned to a leadership role in a platoon deployed to Afghanistan, where he takes on tactical leadership positions.
Leadership role in combat
During his deployment in Afghanistan, the speaker takes on a leadership role in combat situations. He maneuvers his team, provides overwatch, coordinates fire support, and makes decisions vital to the mission's success.
The US is Divided
The speaker believes that the US is currently the most divided it has ever been, with people unable to find common ground on most issues. The focus on internal arguments and disagreements prevents the country from effectively addressing external threats.
The First Move Has Already Been Taken
The speaker suggests that the first move to destabilize the United States has already been taken. Rather than traditional military attacks, the enemy has divided the country and is eroding it from within. The speaker believes that foreign states may leverage technology and social media to subtly influence and manipulate society, without the need for a major physical attack.
Mike Glover, renowned for his military and security expertise, joins the Cleared Hot Podcast today. His diverse background includes serving as a Green Beret in the U.S. Army Special Forces and excelling in the private security sector. Glover is the founder and CEO of Fieldcraft Survival, an organization that trains resilience and survival in worst-case scenarios.
In this episode, we take a look into the Naval Special Warfare career, as well as the training required. We also cover being shot on target in Iraq, and what sort of treatment is required for such an injury.
Today's episode is a cross-post, this episode will also be available on the Mike Force Podcast
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