Always Faithful, Always Forward by Dick Couch - ISBN: 9780425268605
Paperback
Written by retired Navy Captain, this book chronicles the history and development of the Marine Special Operations Command and how they find, recruit, and train their special operators.

Always Faithful, Always Forward

The Forging of a Special Operations Marine

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  • Paperback

    352 pages

  • Release Date

    15 January 2017

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Summary

The trade paperback edition of ALWAYS FAITHFUL, ALWAYS FORWARD, a riveting inside look at The Marine Special Operations Command.Established in 1986, the U.S. Special Operations Command was set up to bring the special operational disciplines of all branches of the military under a single, unified command to act on missions involving unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, and direct action… The Marine Special Operations Command (“MARSOC”) is the newest comp…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780425268605
ISBN-10:0425268608
Author:Dick Couch
Publisher:Penguin Putnam Inc
Imprint:Penguin USA
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:352
Release Date:15 January 2017
Weight:400g
Dimensions:229mm x 153mm x 24mm
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Critics Review

“An excellent…resource for those looking for insight into modern special operations warfare and training.”—Publishers Weekly

“A gripping insider’s account of Marine Special Operations Command.”—Nathaniel Fick, author of One Bullet Away

“I can’t imagine anyone doing a better job of telling the Marine Special Operations story.”—Larry Bond, author of Exit Plan

“By the end of the book, you’ll be grateful that these proud fighting Marines are on our side—and you’ll be thankful to Dick Couch, who takes you inside their world.”—Eric Greitens, Navy SEAL, New York Times bestselling author of The Heart and the Fist

About The Author

Dick Couch

A 1967 graduate of the U.S. Naval Academy, Dick Couch served with the Navy Underwater Demolition and SEAL Teams. He led one of the only successful POW rescue operations of the Vietnam War while a platoon leader with SEAL Team One in 1970. On release from active duty in 1972, he joined the Central Intelligence Agency, where he served as a Maritime Operations Officer. He is the New York Times bestselling author of numerous books and articles on military special operations, including Sua Sponte- The Forging of a Modern American Ranger. He also serves as a consultant and keynote speaker on issues of tactical ethics, moral battlefield conduct, and the future employment of American Special Operations Forces. Dick and his wife, Julia, live in Idaho.

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