When Delta Force Missions GO SOUTH*

About this video

Mike Ritland’s guest, identified as Tom, recounts his experiences working in Iraq. Tom describes that his missions generally went smoothly without needing to fight his way out, but notes that his most dangerous moments came when re-entering friendly checkpoints in the Green Zone. He shares stories of nervous guards opening fire on his vehicle and emphasizes the importance of using proper American slang when approaching checkpoints to avoid being shot.

Key takeaways

• Tom explains that successful operations meant avoiding firefights, as needing to fight out would indicate mission failure
• According to Tom, re-entering friendly American checkpoints was more dangerous than the missions themselves due to nervous guards
• Tom describes using specific American slang and obscenities as a survival tactic when approaching checkpoints to signal he was friendly

Episode details: published May 2, 2026 · 965.1K views · 1:39 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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