TCAV TV: SEALs vs. Legion (Pt.1) - Story 20
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- čas přidán 29. 11. 2023
- The path from jail, to United States Navy SEAL, back to jail, kicked out of the United States Military, to joining the French Foreign Legion.
The wise learn from the mistakes of others. Listen and understand so you don't have to learn the hard way.
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"we live in a clown world" Keep it up TCAV, spitting truth.
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U KNOW it. HAVE to🫵🏻
Honk honk
For fuckin real
If @gppenitentiarylifeweswatson became a soldier…..
"It's like prison where they hand you a gun..." had me LOL outloud. Good stuff.
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That's a great line and I'd love to see more of a comparison to that. Some of the other former Legionaires who have made videos and published books have given the impression that day to day life in the Legion is comparable to prison. Not exactly the same, but comparable.
aaah classic european army style
Most European military’s are like that, like a cold prison with a rifle..
The type of discipline you’re speaking about is exactly what the US needs.
I don’t think you realize how profound your life story is and how many people you are helping. Mental health, physical struggles, financial troubles, hopelessness, loneliness, drug addicts, veterans etc etc etc. The list seems endless. I can’t say enough good things but I can sum it up like this. Thank you. Thank you for all of your services. When in doubt, pray and ask for guidance. And hopefully you won’t blow into Mexico 😂
I agree totally!!
Appreciate your words and support brother
@@tcavofficial all praise and glory goes to God the Father and those who do his work, but I’m humbled. Thank you bro
@@theirishhammer9451 thank you. Right on! Have a blessed day! Challenge to you and to anyone reading this: do one selfless act today. Any act of kindness and selflessness. Challenge yourself. I know we can all do this. Strive for greatness always.
Hey dude, I'm an ex-legionnaire myself, 2015-2020. Your videos popped up on my feed recently and I laughed to see that we were in the same regiment! How is St-Christol these days? I bet it hasn't changed bit.
Keep the videos coming and I'll watching!
How was your experience there? What did you do after you finished?
Hey Brother, just discovered your channel through "Soft White Underbelly," I already knew that I needed to put it into 5th gear in order to put my life back together. I wasn't even looking for anything other then 40k lore and maybe some comedic vids. Just so happened I clicked your video and it was the wake up call I needed. I call it an act of God. Thank you for the message. Really puts alot of stuff into perspective because I too end up self sabotaging. I'm gonna try to stay disciplined and hit the gym.
Email me let's do this correctly: tcavofficial@gmail.com
“New flavours of difficulty” TCAV - The master of the understatement 😂
Actually, we should scribe all his master class sayings into a handout. TCAVS Rules for Life!
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@@tcavofficialcan I ask you some questions? I'm debating. I was us army, but I'm considering going back in again to something.
It's good to see this guy growing lately. He's got a great story and is brutally honest about it. And he makes us want to hear more about it. Plus he just seems like a good dude
The real ones get it👊🏼
I'm sure it was quite humbling to go from an operator in one of the most esteemed military branches in the world to a FNG in a completely different country. But it has given you some bad ass stories. And has obviously given you a healthier perspective on life. Cheers brother.
Bro baptism in humility that i needed
Man, thank you for making these videos. As others have said, I think so many of us can relate to a degree. I was a Ranger in the 75th Ranger Regiment from 2004-2008. In 2007 I got a DUI when out celebrating graduating this long special course.. starting something new for the Regiment.. honor graduate.. 4 deployments under my belt already..
Since I fucked up that opportunity but had a good reputation, a lot of respect.. blah blah.. I didn’t get in any trouble.. at all… just had to find a new place to hide out for work for a few months before I could come back..
Instead, I went to SFAS, then the Q-course and became a Green Beret. Never changing my drinking habits.. just thought I had a driving problem.
Deployments, schools, respect, years.. start stacking up.. I decide I want to go further..
I take the long walk but tear up my knee.. I was invited back but instead I chose to hit the bottle..
Heal up the in knee, go to the SF Intel Sergeant course.. finish the whole course but on the last day I get drunk downtown DC and punch a taxi cab driver in front of a cop. Wake up on a jail cell floor in Alexandria Virginia… my absolute nightmare.. waking up in jail barely knowing what happened..
Again, because of experience, respect, time, etc. I plead no contest to a misdemeanor assault, unsupervised probation.. I get a complete pass in the Army.. under the rug..
Deploy again.. twice.. same activities bring some heat on my last deployment thanks to a rat..
Get a minimum slap on the wrist..
A few weeks later.. senior NCO course.. I get a DUI..
It’s been years since all of this but still hurts to this day. Your channel is awesome man. I’d love to talk.
Brother, i cannot tell u how G it is you droppin that in the comments. Know this bro. Respect goes both ways brother. Now let's set the example👊🏼
Rob R? Puyallup WA?
@@nitronitro1274 nope
@@tcavofficial bro, I’d love to spend a day listening to the mumblings of the anti-woke in the legion.. reminds me of the early war days when most had no idea what a pronoun was
I never served as a SEAL but I served 7 yrs in a ranger unit. When I joined the legion in 88 it was an awakening for sure and when we came to out regiments the older legionnaires said, "you should have done selection and training when we did it" implying it was too soft for us...well I sort of got it because they stopped beating EV's at Castel a few years later.
But I do totally agree with you, the legion environment and the psychological effect is a totally different animal and it's a hard one for sure!
Really enjoy your videos!
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Legion 5 years or ten. No 7 unlesyou bought out.
Beating decreased a lot specially when the golf war started :) But there was always a special treatmentfor those in need.
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Did 5, 88-93 mle 176-0XX
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Correct, well we had a Caporal at Castel that was a sadist. He beat anyone when he felt like it.
He is or was a tragic history for the legion.
@@AndyWoohoo666I’ve watched some documentaries on the legion years ago. Was that the guy that got his throat cut and tossed out a window? I am going strictly off my fading memory here.
When I have doubt or feel lazy I just look at you and your accomplishments to feel re-inspired. Thanks for sharing your experiences.
Bro I got u. U wanna not feel like that ever again and truly get tapped in, email me: tcavofficial@gmail.com
If ever you wanted to see a miracle and it's faint these days,you are the higher power speaking through you,you've found your calling.Godbless you and your family! Thank you for being a clear evident light in today's dark world. Thank you
@TCAV,
Lol...I fell asleep marching twice in boot camp. Woke up each time just before contacting the ground. Yes... I absolutely believe your statement. Your brain ( according to my experience ) will shut off without your permission after a certain amount of time without sleep.
Great videos! And I respect the fact that I have yet to hear you mitigate, explain away, or blame any other person except yourself, for mistakes made during your life. That's true humility, strength, and wisdom in my mind. Thanks
Ownership is the ONLY way we evolve.
I’ll never join either because I’m old and settled but I am nevertheless hooked to your story. You are a born storyteller Taylor!
Respect for telling this.
Oh yeah another killer episode, love it man!!!
Good for you, Taylor. I am a retired US Marine MSgt. . Have you made mistakes (like all of us), yes. You are a different man, reborn. Thanks for your positive turn in life and passing it forward. Semper/Fi
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Loved this, thanks
Awesome video as always 🙏🏼🇺🇲
Words of truth, good to hear those.
You would've been an amazing senior leader in the teams. Very glad you found this platform.
Thank you Cav, great explanation 🇲🇫🇺🇸
Listening to your videos while I'm working out is a great motivator 💪
The Legions recruitment numbers are about to go wayyy up 👌🏾. Love the channel
So well spoken. A unique perspective
Thankyou for your service mate much respect from Australia
You're from Boise, ID. My daughter lives in Meridian. I grew up in sw WA. On a dairy farm and worked in the woods logging for 25 years.
Love your story and honesty!
I was stationed at NASNI CORONADO. Brandon Webb was in my squadron HS-6 before he made the SEALS. I couldn't pass the medical screening for BUDS so I was screwed.
I served from 92 to 96. So, I am an old bastard.
Thank you for your awesome story, and keep them coming brother
Will do bro
Thanks for these videos. There are a lot of younger guys out there learning about themselves, and life. Every bit of knowledge helps. Even if you only reach ONE guy - its one invaluable life. Stay focused man. You have much good to offer this world.
Great video. Your presentation is straight-forward and well thought-out.
Excellence. You have struck gold here. Semper Fidelis
I think you found the FFL easier physically because you were already accustomed to physically hard training with the SEAL. If one would try it from zero, it would be way harder. Experience (in any kind of military training) will definitely help. So I think for you, the SEAL training helped you to find any future physical training easier.
I been listening to you for a while now. You got a second chance at life. Keep going, I wish you the best of luck
Always enjoyable! "French Foreign Legion is like being in prison where they give you a gun once in a while" 🤣 Sounds harsh, I recall in a documentary I saw a while back that they don't even give recruits enough to eat Re: daily calorie burn, so the guys are always hungry. The language barrier has got to be tough! It's bad enough getting cussed out in your own language. Well, I guess emersion is the best way to learn? I was trying to frame the unit mission, I guess it's kind of like a lightweight MEU without air/sea support, just land based units? Fascinating stuff!
Thank you for your service shipmate.
Thanks for sharing these Taylor.
You bet
Great video....extraordinary journey....
Outstanding video as always.
I appreciate that
I could watch this video over and over. Your truth is eye opening to the reality of a new chance in life. It’s great to see your humbleness and sharing the reality of perceptions we have and what the real deal is!
Awesome as always. Thank you for all you do ❤
You are so welcome
Thanks for the insight!
Happy to hear the legion is immune to all the BS out there. Rock on brother!
Good video once again, my man! Good info for the young lions considering going into the Soldiering Profession! Keep 'em coming! I am stuck with Covid right now and need stuff to watch! Hoooya!
A very interesting talk. Very informative. Thanks brother.
Another banger! Thanks man 👍❤️
You bet
Certainly you've become a precious jewel of the French foreign legion. Bravo keep up the good fight.
Great video. I learned a lot! Thanks. 👍
Mate, I could write so much though I won't today. We have such similar stories, obviously different but at the core similar - im fighting a new battle raising 4 young boys in '23... I've had to seperate from my old buddies and step upto a different plate for these boys, but I really needed to hear someone talk like this. It's baffling that we are a rare bread of Man. One can be hard, tough, and also caring, smart, sensitive. Well done on putting it out there. I see it's helping you as much as its helping us (well me) listening to your stories. Keep it up - this is the pure shit this '23 world needs. Stay safe brother ❤
Awesome presentation.
Very interesting stuff my uncle who was a vietnam army combat vet and grew up speaking french via my grand parents as our family had french heritage he had talked about joining the french foriegn legion back in the 70s after coming home from nam he was researching etc but in the end got married and pursued raising family ....and he now regrets not trying out 😅....it was the first time I heard of the french foriegn legion but he did not go into details like you ..great break down explanation👍🏻
I am glad both the SEALS and the FFL exist in this world. We definitely need warriors willing to step up and face the true dangers out there. I think you have tapped into a population that is hungry for your message. Keep up the good work! Much respect!
Hell yeah Taylor. Love your work, thanks for speaking out
Got u brotha🤙🏼
"Falling asleep running".. Brilliant 😂
So many great one liners on this you tube channel 👍
Taylor… as an old VA advocate… I am so happy that I stumbled on this…the algo works sometimes, who knew. Very insightful description. Especially about the almost insanely ridiculous PC rules…😂 six clowns in one- half a dozen in the other, all not knowing French, for sure. I really look forward to watching more. Keep it up. Good stuff.
Thank you for taking the time for this. Excellent most excellent,.
My pleasure. Thank you for taking the time to listen🤙🏼
Man I love your podcast you cover some serious issues ,I’m learning so much from you ,it’s real life no Bullchit just a bunch of hard ass guys just go to the limit best wishes cheers from Australia 🙏❤️😀👍👍🦘🇦🇺🇺🇸
All about being smart ... No truer words spoken!
It’s great to know you’ve figured out that smart is better than not smart. And you’ve applied it in very positive moves. Good deal. Carry on.
Really enjoyed this one.
We'll keep em comin brotha🤙🏼
My 17-year-old boy is now a fan. Cheers TCAV
Force et Honneur.
I have been very blessed over the years to have watched a tremendous number of documentaries regarding the French Foreign Legion. The ones produced by other countries I thought were the best in their exposure of different aspects of the training. There is a long documentary produced by French Television that focused on the Jaguar Course in French Guiana. It is fantastic in its amount of information. Thank You for everything you are doing and I look forward to continuing with your series. May God Bless!!
Epic story & love the life content thanks 👍
Man I love it , I found your channel a few weeks ago and brother it’s been very refreshing to watch. I love the real talk , no glitter show and just the real deal and absolutely true accountability for your own actions. Stay real my man and keep the great what it feels like one on one talk .
Got u bro👊🏼
Awesome words 🙏🏻
Thanks for this video. The level of stress of trying to learn a new language as you are training with untrained men must have been frustrating. Semper Fi my fellow Warriors.
TCav stays bringing us heat!!!! Ever since I found this guy I’ve had a fire lit under me to just GRIND!
GOT u bro👊🏼
Classic commentary -- extemporaneous! Keep it up. Love the stories and perspective.
Much appreciated!
I read you lima Charlie, thank you. Out here.
"It's like prison, except they 🎉hand you a gun every once in a while" lmfao shit had me LITERALLY laughing
Another great video brother! A great topic and your style of description is one of a kind to say the least lol! Thanks for posting.
I appreciate that!
Bro. Always an inspiration. Your vids are part of my daily routine and help keep me in the proper mindset. Keep up the great work 🫡
Handle it bro👊🏼
TC this is very informative and great to lighten the mood. Just keep doing what your doing. We are here for you, bro.
DIG that brother👊🏼
Glad I stumbled onto your channel man. Great informative videos been listening to them while I'm working away.
Welcome aboard!
Just discovered you. Glad you kept going after your problems. I'm sure you have inspired many others.
Welcome aboard!
Man, it so pleasant to listen to your experiences (which are pretty unique)! Go on with the messaging, (supported by your narrative talent) TC! It brings a load of added value to any one who is inspired or questioned by the challenges of (military)life
Appreciate that bro🤙🏼
“Refreshing, to say the least.” Should be the tag line to this outstanding VLOG. Love your work, brother. Much respect. ✊🏻
Big up
The fact uve completed & toured both service's has got to make u a more complete & rounded solider. Love the comparison. Top video brother 😎👊👍👌✌
I never met a FFL soldier but from the pictures and videos they look very lean and very fit. But special forces / special operations selection sounds almost beyond comprehension of the average dude. So much respect for people who do that. That is discipline and that is tough. Thank you for your Service
Love it man. Work is slow right now (crane industry NYC). I get a new video from you and hear that raspy voice, and it gets my ass out of bed into the gym pushing weight. Fuckin dig it!
Thanks for the truth✅
This is great insight into both organizations. Continue with this and explain roles of each Legion specialty. I would like to know more about the Pioneers. I think they are then equivalent to the US Army Engineer Branch but these FFL guys on parade wear leather aprons and carry axes. I guess the leather aprons and axes are legacy equipment from the experiences of WW1. The aprons protecting them from barbed wire entanglements and the axes to cut through as they broke open defenses for an infantry assault.
I read Irwin Rommel's book "Infantry Attacks" (several times and I will read it again) from his experience as a lieutenant in the WW1 German Army and I learned so much about infantry tactics from his book. I never understood why you needed mountain troops until I read his book. He was an infantry lieutenant in the Wurrtemburg Mountain Battalion and so he explained that, before an army formation can cross an area under the commanding view of a mountain you must occupy that mountain to protect your force from enfilading fire from the mountain. Friendly mountain troops must occupy the mountain you will pass under and the fight between mountain troops of opposing forces over this rugged ground decides who can pass beneath the mountain.
Thank you for your podcasts!
Respect your Journey
Love this guy and could listen and watch he's videos one after the other. Mike Ritland interview 🙌 brilliant. Gotta say from a point of military and life to have it all and lose it so many times and be so positive and keep pushing forward almost killing himself he's a motivational. Great 👍 videos.
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This was really interesting, thank you 👍😊
Glad you enjoyed it!
Great video
Thanks!
Sir, you are an enigma, wrapped up in an anomaly, and shrouded in mystery ‼️👍
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you always get a like, just because you,ve paid the price, but you get my subscription because of your truly great honesty, and wonderful influence your laying out for those who appreciate it......keep going dude. Sometimes its funny as hell too 😂
We'll stay the course brother! Appreciate support from the real ones👊🏼
i listen to you everyday.i use your speech and browe scowl to read your intent
T,, This was a great episode Brother.
Appreciate that bro
You vot is viewers hard a good comparison example os always good info thanks for your lived experience and well done 💪
Great thanks.
14:19 and now I want to join.
Sounds like you got some serious, serious regrets. Thanks for sharing your story!
Def hard learning points
You rock! 💪
Interesting experiences. Great insights
Glad you enjoyed it!
The hand of God is on you my friend. You’re needed by many
That's incredible brother thank u👊🏼
good presentation my friend
Super!
The incredible toughness to be both a SEAL and a Legionnaire is beyond me.. Your story is fascinating and unlike anything ive ever heard..And..You look fantastic for all you've been through
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I first saw you on the Mike Drop Podcast. My first impression was that you were basically a dirt bag although my military career wasn't stellar either. As I continued to watch, I found that I couldn't look away. Since I have heard your story I have watched (pretty much non-stop) your story and life wisdom. Great content. I have a friend and former golf bubby who is a retired Navy SEAL. I do not use his name because I don't have his permission and not sure how the community viewed him. He's my friend.