Chapter
Mentors and the Effectiveness of Marine Corps' Grunt Unit
20:23 - 27:18 (06:54)
The speaker reflects on the influence of his father as a mentor and recruiter for the Marine Corps while also expressing admiration for the effectiveness of the Marine Corps' grunt unit in warfare historically, from Vietnam to modern-day conflicts in the Middle East.
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The speaker describes their reckless teenage years filled with adrenaline-seeking behavior and a disregard for responsibility.
20:23 - 22:00 (01:36)
Summary
The speaker describes their reckless teenage years filled with adrenaline-seeking behavior and a disregard for responsibility.
ChapterMentors and the Effectiveness of Marine Corps' Grunt Unit
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The speaker reflects on how his father was a big influence on his life and how his military recruiter, Jason Batson, was also a positive influence.
22:00 - 24:15 (02:15)
Summary
The speaker reflects on how his father was a big influence on his life and how his military recruiter, Jason Batson, was also a positive influence. He is unsure of what will happen in the future.
ChapterMentors and the Effectiveness of Marine Corps' Grunt Unit
Episode#4 Nick Kefalides - Marine Raider / MARSOC Operator
PodcastShawn Ryan Show
The eight week course school of infantry teaches basic infantry skill sets such as weapon systems, tactics and communications that can be built upon.
24:15 - 27:18 (03:03)
Summary
The eight week course school of infantry teaches basic infantry skill sets such as weapon systems, tactics and communications that can be built upon. The Marine Corps' grunt unit is effective in what they do and historically are more hungry than any other branch.