Mike Glover: Why BUD/S and Q Course Are Selecting for Two Completely Different Men

About this video

Ritland’s guest, a former Special Forces operator, discusses the differences between deploying with Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC) versus conventional special forces units. The conversation covers selection processes, team dynamics, and the role of military working dogs in elite units. Ritland also shares his perspective on canine PTSD and rehabilitation methods used at the Warrior Dog Foundation.

Key takeaways

• The guest describes JSOC units as having extensive support capabilities and assets when deployed, though resources vary by operational terrain, with selection focused on individual grit rather than team events.
• According to the guest, unit selection had only four candidates selected from 150 participants, emphasizing the stringent standards compared to Special Forces assessment which includes more team-based evaluation.
• Ritland explains that military working dogs experience PTSD through simple negative associations, and the Warrior Dog Foundation uses gradual environmental exposure paired with positive outcomes to successfully rehabilitate retired dogs.

Episode details: published May 11, 2026 · 172.7K views · 23:40 long. Summary written by Self Growth Videos from the episode itself. Stories told by Mike Ritland’s podcast guests are the guests’ own accounts, attributed to them — not independently verified. Commentary is Ritland’s, presented as his analysis.

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