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Mark Grodvic
Author of Those Who Face Death and former 10th Special Forces Group operations officer (S3); shares firsthand experience leading and planning Special Forces operations with the Iraqi Kurdish resistance in 2003.
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Sep 25, 2025
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The Untold Story of Special Forces and the Iraqi Kurdish Resistance | Mark Grodvic | Ep. 371
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Mark Grodvic, a former 10th Special Forces officer and author, shares gripping insights about his role in the Iraq War alongside Kurdish forces. He recounts the establishment of crucial relationships with local leaders and the challenges of planning covert operations, including a tense border crossing into Iraqi Kurdistan. Mark highlights the significance of decentralized command, leveraging small-unit actions to build trust, and the complex dynamics with Iran. His firsthand stories illuminate the intricacies of unconventional warfare and the psychological operations that shaped the conflict.
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