Chosen Soldier: The Making of a Special Forces Warrior | 
 enlarge | Author: Dick Couch
Publisher: Three Rivers Press
Category: Book
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Rating:  37 reviews
Sales Rank: 3313
Media: Paperback
Pages: 416
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Dimensions (in): 8 x 5.1 x 1
ISBN: 0307339394
Dewey Decimal Number: 356.160973
EAN: 9780307339393
ASIN: 0307339394
Publication 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#8211;the legendary Green Berets.br brIn iChosen Soldier/i, Dick Couch draws on nearly a year spent at Special Forces training facilities and offers an unprecedented view of the education of these men. brbrFollowing 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. iChosen Soldier/i paints a vivid portrait of an elite group, and a process that forges America#8217;s smartest, most versatile, and most valuable fighting force.
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 The selection and training for the Army's Special Forces October 29, 2008
Jason (Beavercreek, OH USA)
From the first day on base for the X-Ray candidates, to the end of the grueling Robin Sage exercise, this author shadowed the students and instructors through the Army's Special Forces selection and training. He introduces us to the methods and thoughts of the instructors as they shape the next generation of Green Beret, as well as the changes in the students as they become elite warriors. br / br /The candidates come from a wide range of backgrounds, from experienced veterans to those in the X-Ray program who have only been in the Army a few months. As with all books of this nature, some material has been withheld for security purposes, but the vast majority of the 4 phases of training are explained. The SERE and Airborne schools are not covered, although all candidates must successfully complete them. br / br /Training consists not only of the physical punishment and small unit tactics expected in the Special Forces, but also extensive land navigation, force multiplication, and specialized courses in such areas as weapons, communication, medicine, engineering, and leadership unique to the Green Beret. br / br /This book also takes the reader through the extensive Robin Sage exercise which involves on all the training the students have learned. Robin Sage is a truly amazing exercise which utilizes hundreds (perhaps thousands) of Green Beret, former Green Beret, contractors, volunteers and most of central North Carolina to simulate what it's like to live and work with an insurgency in a foreign country. br / br /A truly mesmerizing look into the life of a Green Beret soldier, this book is a must read for anyone interested in what Special Forces training involves.
great book September 10, 2008
Kenny E. Ash
This is a great book for anyone who wants a peek into the training of special forces.
 Best I have read! August 29, 2008
F. FORTE
This is a really wonderful work. I believe it and experienced the ups and downs of every character. I know someone in the Special Forces and followed closely their selection experience. I learned much more from this book. br / br /I paid particular attention to the officer selection process as this is one of the few places anything is mentioned about that selection process. br /I look forward to seeing what Dick does next. br /
 A real roller coaster of a book, but not in a good way... July 25, 2008
M. Mock (Central Florida)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
The book certainly had some interesting points, but overall, even for a military buff like me, could get quite boring. It seemed to drone on, almost like reading an actual military handbook. In all honesty I haven't even completed the entire book, I've come close to the end to what I assume is going to be an interesting part, but I just can't quite force myself to read it yet
Superb June 20, 2008
Larry J. Isbell
Anyone who is remotely considering a career in SF needs to read this book. It really put it all in perspective br / br /
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