The Jack Carr Channel Kyle Lamb: The Mogadishu Mile
From Small-Town Kid To Operator
- Kyle Lamb describes joining the Army, selection, and early special-operations training as formative and eye-opening.
- He credits peers and instructors at Fort Bragg for teaching practical skills that shaped his career.
Lead By Serving Others First
- Prioritize taking care of others first; serve family and teammates before self-centered routines.
- Use service to others as a path to meaning and resilience when you struggle.
Three Pillars Of Operator Readiness
- Lamb emphasizes CQC, shooting, and medical skills as the unit's core competencies.
- He says Somalia's lessons later improved gear and doctrines across the US military.
On today’s episode of Danger Close, a special operations legend returns to the show.
Sergeant Major Kyle Lamb served in the United States Army for more than two decades; over 15 of those years were in 1st Special Forces Operational Detachment - Delta, more commonly known as Delta Force. During his career, he operated at the highest levels of special operations as an Assault Team Leader, Sniper Team Leader, Troop Sergeant Major, Combat Development Sergeant Major, and Task Force Sergeant Major. In 1993, Kyle was involved in the Battle of Mogadishu, which was later depicted in the book and film Black Hawk Down. Kyle went on to found the tactical gear and training company Viking Tactics. Today, he is the host of the Team VTAC Podcast and can often be found teaching at the SIG SAUER Academy or hunting the backcountry. He is the author of Leadership in the Shadows , Green Eyes and Black Rifles: The Warriors Guide to Combat Carbine , and Stay in the Fight: Warriors Guide to the Combat Pistol
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