Why I wouldn't bring people on a hit - John "Shrek" McPhee

About this video

McPhee discusses the critical personnel selection criteria he used for high-risk operational missions, emphasizing the need for absolute commitment, unquestioning obedience, and team-oriented mindset. He explains why he would exclude operators who lack full dedication, attempt to improvise beyond orders, or believe themselves superior to the team.

Key takeaways

• McPhee argues that selecting personnel for direct action missions requires identifying individuals with unwavering commitment who will execute orders without hesitation
• McPhee teaches that improvisation or deviating from established procedures during high-stakes operations is dangerous and disqualifying for team membership
• McPhee emphasizes that operators must understand their role within a team structure and reject individualistic thinking that undermines collective mission success

Episode details: published January 26, 2023 · 324.8K views · 1:12 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. McPhee’s service stories are his own accounts, attributed to him — not independently verified. His tactical and firearms instruction is his doctrine, presented as his teaching — not legal or safety advice from Self Growth Videos.

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