Ep. 188 | David Walton | Army Special Forces and Armored Cavalry Officer

Former Action Guys Podcast

Dr. David Walton is a retired Special Forces officer with 25 years of experience as a Green Beret. With deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and global assignments across tactical, operational, and strategic levels, Dr. Walton brings invaluable insights to national security conversations.
Walton also teaches National Security Studies and Executive Leadership, with expertise in Security Strategy, Organizational Culture, and Human Performance. As a Subject Matter Expert in Special Forces Assessment and Selection, he remains at the forefront of the discussion. Don't miss this enlightening conversation with Dr. David Walton, offering unique perspectives on Special Forces and academia.
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00:00:00 Intro
00:03:58 Defeatist Attitudes
00:07:17 Misinformation about the Military
00:14:18 Changing Base Names
00:22:49 Armored Cavalry Officer
00:28:46 Officer Combat Training
00:32:19 Joining Special Forces
00:35:53 Special Forces Selection
00:42:17 Changes in Green Beret Selection
00:50:59 The "Why?" Generation
00:54:15 Why People Aren't Reenlisting
01:01:17 Bring Back Meritocracy
01:07:08 It's a Great Time to be a Green Beret
01:11:47 Green Beret Afghanistan Missions
01:18:31 SF vs SFAB
01:24:02 Expectations
01:25:58 Military Mafia
01:30:00 NCO's are the Backbone
01:36:23 Should College be Required for Officers?
01:51:03 Politics in the Military