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Type of bind: Paperback
Dewey Decimal Number: 356.160973
EAN num: 9780307339393
ISBN number: 0307339394
Label: Three Rivers Press
Manufacturer: Three Rivers Press
Quantity: 1
Page Count: 416
Printing Date: March 25, 2008
Publishing house: Three Rivers Press
Release Date: March 25, 2008
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In combating terror, America can no longer depend on its conventional military superiority and the use of sophisticated technology. More than ever, we need men like those of the Army Special Forces–the legendary Green Berets.
In Chosen Soldier, Dick Couch draws on nearly a year spent at Special Forces training facilities and offers an unprecedented view of the education of these men.
Following the experiences of one class of soldiers as they endure this physically and mentally exhausting ordeal, Couch spells out in fascinating detail the demanding selection process and grueling field exercises, the high-level technical training and intensive language courses, and the simulated battle problems that test everything from how well SF candidates gather operational intelligence to their skills at negotiating with volatile, often hostile, local leaders. Chosen Soldier paints a vivid portrait of an elite group, and a process that forges America’s smartest, most versatile, and most valuable fighting force.
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This book is very focused, and is made all the better because of that. The authors choice of focusing solely on the training of Green Berets, except for the very first chapter, rather then on the whole history of the outfit and it's long list of achievements.
As a former SEAL, he clearly knows about special forces, and is able to translate that into detailed explanation. He gives enough background detail of the people he is talking to to be interesting without giving us page after page of soldiers that come and go (a problem with some history books).
He clearly recounts conversations, but only the parts that are applicaple to what he is discussing. Throughout the book, while you meet the soldiers in training, the only character you really feel like you get to know is the training itself.
The pace of the book is also noteworthy. Many history books are a little tough to read. Having to record so much information and so many facts can leave a book a little dry. Couch has a great writing style and the book really flows.
There are a few problems, such as going into detail about the same thing nearly verbatim in two different chapters. Not to often, but it was distracting. Also his insistence on calling the Green Berets special forces and naming all the other SFOR by name. In the beginning he even indicates that the Green Berets are the only real special forces. Something surprising coming from a former SEAL.
None of this detracts from the book. It is a well paced, informative read that anyone with interest in the military or history would be glad to read.
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My son is a Green Beret, and I had only heard a few of his stories about the intensive training that he went through. This was a real eye-opener for me to see exactly what went on. He was able to identify some of the cadre who had fictitious names assigned by the author.
If anyone is interested is signing up for SF, they need to read this book to get the real inside story.
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Dick Couch has provided great insight into the selection and training of one or our premier units.
He has a great blend of personal and training highlights that give a great feel for the making of a SF soldier.
Highly recommended for those wanting to know more about the making of the subsequent greatest generation.
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Mr. Couch had the privelege of tagging along with a group of SF candidates throughout their selection and training process - his book offers a level of candidness and insight that only such first-hand experience can provide. His background as a Navy SEAL allows him to accurately highlight the crucial differences between the modus operandi of Army and Navy SOF - differences of which not many are aware. If you want to know about the road to becoming an Army Special Forces solider and the caliber of man it takes to travel it, this is an outstanding choice.
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This is a great book on Special Forces. The author, Dick Couch, was offered complete acess to thhe Special Forces training process. And he has experiance in being a Spec Op, he was a U.S. Navy SEAL.
This book, covers the whole training and selection process. And it even includes some pictures.
Overall, I highly recommend this book to anyone that is interested in being a Green Beret, or any type of Special Forces, or to anyone that loves reading these kind of books.
5/5
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