Inside the Secret World of Australian Commandos: Scott Ryder's Story

Описание: On this Episode of the One Moment Please podcast is Australian Special Forces Soldier Scott Ryder who served for 22 years with the Australian Army, including 16 years as an operator with the 2nd Commando Regiment. He served in East Timor and multiple tours of Afghanistan and Iraq. He holds numerous commendations and a Masters of Business, and he works in veteran charities to improve the life of veterans and their families.

From the age of 12, Scott Ryder knew he wanted to join the army, and he signed up as soon as he could. After serving as a paratrooper and in East Timor with 3 RAR, he wanted more. He trained all summer and took the grueling selection course for the commandos, earning the prized green beret on his second attempt. 

His book "Forged in Fire' takes us inside the secretive world of the commandos. Ryder shares battlefield stories from his tours to Afghanistan, where his regiment saw some of the heaviest fighting Australian forces have experienced since the Vietnam War. After being seriously injured in a shocking Black Hawk helicopter crash in Kandahar, he was the only survivor to return to active service. 

Forged in Fire can be purchased through retailers Dymocks, Collins, Readings, Audible and Amazon just to list a few. 
Audiobook is on Apple Books, Spotify and Audible.

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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 Recent Army special operations reshuffle defined roles.
08:32 Initially wanted to be a paratrooper in Sydney.
14:30 Realized difficulty for women with kids home.
15:39 Pondering defense exit, career advice from veteran.
25:27 Intense battle in Afghanistan; Australia's first battle honor.
31:43 Suffered head injuries; disoriented; severe, persistent pain.
37:13 Unit member recounts tragedy; bittersweet survival story.
38:31 Military prioritizes team over individual self-interest.
45:53 Predicted paralysis, uncertain recovery from spinal injury.
52:03 Facing charges for past military incident.
56:56 Dropped in wrong spot; prepared for ambush.
01:02:20 Deployed quickly to Netherlands post-MH17 incident.
01:08:44 Top-heavy military hierarchy with accountability issues.
01:11:28 Military actions questioned; public trust protection emphasized.
01:15:33 Representing regiment faithfully and truthful account emphasized.
01:22:13 Supporting commandos: injuries, farewells, families, community connection.

Topics covered in this Episode.
Scott Ryder, helicopter crash survival, military recovery, special forces transition, 2nd Commando Regiment, Afghanistan deployments, military court martial, spinal fusion recovery, commando motivation, military medevac, counterterrorism operations, Battle of Shwali Kot, military leadership accountability, Afghanistan withdrawal, special operations tactics, military training incidents, veteran support organizations, 079 Foundation, military culture, family and military balance, military book writing, defense education programs, close personal protection, veteran transition, military camaraderie, helicopter crash in Taran Kowt, Uruzgan Province operations, Ben Roberts-Smith, military safety protocols, emotional impact on families.

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