@@brodocbetty4856 trust me, we all found that out, the hard way. You’re 18,19 and you think some guy with a bar knows his shit. Then you realize he doesn’t know anything. Thank god for our platoon sergeant and ncos. 4th Cav C troop 68-70.
Great interview. Its good to see authentic and honest accounts of events in a man's life. There are lessons to be learned from interviews like this one.
I've been told the purpose of NCO's is to ensure that the officers don't get any more of their own people killed or wounded than necessary to ensure the success of their mission. Also was told if (as an officer) your Sargent told you something was a bad idea, LISTEN TO HIM. He's likely had way more experience than you.
As a Sergeant in the Army I once had to refuse an order from a 2nd Lt which made no common sense and was a morale killer for the men in our section, I felt bad but I think he knew I was right and did back down.
Yes. We had a trial supervisor psych assessment at work one time. Me and another guy failed ( I presume there were many) because we wouldn't do something we thought was wrong. Never became a workplace policy.
Mr. Chambers, I have read William T. (Bill) Grant's and William Meacham's books multiple times and when you mentioned Snuffy Smth it wrung a bell. Asweso me to have worked with them. Also, my father in law flew Loach's in 68-69, but I've aske him several time and I'm sure he would think me crazy for not remembering.
If I'd had to go to Vietnam, I would have prayed to have a NCO like him. I was quite concerned if I was drafted, I'd have be assigned to some dud, dope smoking outfit that the enemy wasn't afraid of contact with. I was seriously concerned of being overrun and being the only soldier capable of resisting while everyone else was stoned out of their mind. God bless Sgt Chambers and the lives he saved.
Does anybody know if Tom Chambers is still around? I found an obituary for someone with the same name as him, but it didn't say anything about his service, so I'm thinking that it wasn't the same Chambers.
Some Officers and some NCO’s are not fit to lead. That Captain proves that. I was an NCO, and now I’m an Officer. Thankfully I’ve only had one REALLY bad officer over me. Just happened to be my CO on a combat rotation🙄. On the same token, I’ve only had a few garbage NCO’s. Putting a capable E-3 or E-4 in their spot usually fixed that up pretty quickly. This guy embodies the NCO creed, and I love listening to him.
Spencer Tracy 7 me couldn't have trucked with that ''Suicidal Order'' neither Tom. You did the right thing. *Ranger rule #5 Don't never take a chance you don't have to. Standing Orders *The following Standing Orders, which are distinct from the 28 Rules listed above, are a work of fiction: they are from Kenneth Roberts' 1937 novel about Rogers, Northwest Passage. Quaint and folksy, these orders have nonetheless been adopted by the modern U. S. Army Rangers and are placed just after the Ranger Creed in every edition of the Ranger Handbook. 1. Don't forget nothing. 2. Have your musket clean as a whistle, hatchet scoured, sixty rounds powder and ball, and be ready to march at a minute's warning. 3. When you're on the march, act the way you would if you was sneaking up on a deer. See the enemy first. 4. Tell the truth about what you see and what you do. There is an army depending on us for correct information. You can lie all you please when you tell other folks about the Rangers, but don't never lie to a Ranger or officer. 5. Don't never take a chance you don't have to. 6. When we're on the march we march single file, far enough apart so one shot can't go through two men. 7. If we strike swamps, or soft ground, we spread out abreast, so it's hard to track us. 8. When we march, we keep moving till dark, so as to give the enemy the least possible chance at us. 9. When we camp, half the party stays awake while the other half sleeps. If we take prisoners, we keep 'em separate till we have had time to examine them, so they can't cook up a story between 'em. 10. Don't ever march home the same way. Take a different route so you won't be ambushed. 11. No matter whether we travel in big parties or little ones, each party has to keep a scout 20 yards ahead, 20 yards on each flank, and 20 yards in the rear so the main body can't be surprised and wiped out. 12. Every night you'll be told where to meet if surrounded by a superior force. 13. Don't sit down to eat without posting sentries. 14. Don't sleep beyond dawn. Dawn's when the French and Indians attack. 15. Don't cross a river by a regular ford. 16. If somebody's trailing you, make a circle, come back onto your own tracks, and ambush the folks that aim to ambush you. 17. Don't stand up when the enemy's coming against you. Kneel down, lie down, hide behind a tree. 18. Let the enemy come till he's almost close enough to touch, then let him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet. -former stateside recondo sgt, ''rock'' 82nd abn. 11b4p 1/504 inf. bn. '71-'74 12418
He is interesting. He is proof that some people clearly know better than others. The military should always identify such people and hand them the reins. But, alas, the military is now a social experiment and being female or transgender is probably more valued.
you are totally wrong i was there for two tours and i can promise you he is authentic. things that happened there are so unreal if you hadnt been there you have good reason not to believe them. he is real.
You obviously haven't spoken to any people in the military, law enforcement, fire fighters, paramedics, etc. They all have interesting, shocking, and downright sickening stories like these. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows, buddy. And people like him know this all too well.
No, the reason you think this way is because you can't imagine going through anything this man has went through and seen. Safe and sound in your bed every night because of men like him.
Tom Chambers for President 2024
love listening to this guy
Me too
I would listen to this guy for hours - what a wonderful and real human being
Agree, me too!
RIP to snuffy, what a boss
Most officers are more dangerous than the enemy
I have had some pretty shitty NCOs too
Just false
"most"u mean some,
Most times by the time they make Captain they have a bit more common sense 1st and 2nd LTs Can't be trusted and you must be very careful with them.
@@brodocbetty4856 trust me, we all found that out, the hard way. You’re 18,19 and you think some guy with a bar knows his shit. Then you realize he doesn’t know anything. Thank god for our platoon sergeant and ncos. 4th Cav C troop 68-70.
We need more leaders like him!
Great interview. Its good to see authentic and honest accounts of events in a man's life. There are lessons to be learned from interviews like this one.
Great man telling these stories. He could lead men anywhere, anytime including today.
I dig listening to this man.
This man is a hero for disobeying that order. Thank you for your service sir!
God bless this man! True hero 🇺🇸
This man has some very interesting stories
I'd love to buy this gentleman his drink of choice just to hear more.
Why is this man not a household name and why are these interviews not required watching for every high school curriculum in America.
As an LT this saddens and embarrasses me. Having a bachelors degree doesn't prove that you're smart...
Rock On, Mr Ballard. As an NCO you know what you know what you need to do!
Big big fan of this guy.super impressive dude
I've been told the purpose of NCO's is to ensure that the officers don't get any more of their own people killed or wounded than necessary to ensure the success of their mission. Also was told if (as an officer) your Sargent told you something was a bad idea, LISTEN TO HIM. He's likely had way more experience than you.
I wish his common sense was still as common.
Thank You Tom Chambers
Some men are just made to lead.
officers like the one he talked about are why God made fragmentary hand grenades. What an incredible man Tom Chambers is.
As a Sergeant in the Army I once had to refuse an order from a 2nd Lt which made no common sense and was a morale killer for the men in our section, I felt bad but I think he knew I was right and did back down.
I hope he gets some speaking engagements and talks with NCOs. Leadership skills are timeless.
Disregarding an order takes balls, most people go along like sheep
Yes. We had a trial supervisor psych assessment at work one time. Me and another guy failed ( I presume there were many) because we wouldn't do something we thought was wrong. Never became a workplace policy.
America's Best! He has been there
A fucking bright Sargent, taking care of his men!!
Honestly, who would even think of bayonet-charging machine guns. That's guaranteed KIA.
I could listen to you all day! Real hero!
great and interesting stories..thks for the time
Mr. Chambers, I have read William T. (Bill) Grant's and William Meacham's books multiple times and when you mentioned Snuffy Smth it wrung a bell. Asweso me to have worked with them. Also, my father in law flew Loach's in 68-69, but I've aske him several time and I'm sure he would think me crazy for not remembering.
Wow. What a story.
If I'd had to go to Vietnam, I would have prayed to have a NCO like him. I was quite concerned if I was drafted, I'd have be assigned to some dud, dope smoking outfit that the enemy wasn't afraid of contact with. I was seriously concerned of being overrun and being the only soldier capable of resisting while everyone else was stoned out of their mind. God bless Sgt Chambers and the lives he saved.
Does anybody know if Tom Chambers is still around? I found an obituary for someone with the same name as him, but it didn't say anything about his service, so I'm thinking that it wasn't the same Chambers.
Yes that is my Uncle he is still alive and ticking
@@ChristopherChaney-nw9bx Please pass my regards on to your uncle - he's an exceptional guy.
@@ChristopherChaney-nw9bxare you serious?
My father ( Harry Elston) has been trying to get in contact with him for years now. Please reply if you have contact with him. They were old friends
Some Officers and some NCO’s are not fit to lead. That Captain proves that. I was an NCO, and now I’m an Officer. Thankfully I’ve only had one REALLY bad officer over me. Just happened to be my CO on a combat rotation🙄. On the same token, I’ve only had a few garbage NCO’s. Putting a capable E-3 or E-4 in their spot usually fixed that up pretty quickly. This guy embodies the NCO creed, and I love listening to him.
Intelligent man.
Spencer Tracy 7 me couldn't have trucked with that ''Suicidal Order'' neither Tom.
You did the right thing. *Ranger rule #5 Don't never take a chance you don't have to.
Standing Orders
*The following Standing Orders, which are distinct from the 28 Rules listed
above, are a work of fiction: they are from Kenneth Roberts' 1937 novel
about Rogers, Northwest Passage. Quaint and folksy, these orders have nonetheless been adopted by the modern U. S. Army Rangers and are placed just after the Ranger Creed in every edition of the Ranger Handbook.
1. Don't forget nothing.
2. Have your musket clean as a whistle, hatchet scoured, sixty rounds powder and ball, and be ready to march at a minute's warning.
3. When you're on the march, act the way you would if you was sneaking up on a deer. See the enemy first.
4. Tell the truth about what you see and what you do. There is an army
depending on us for correct information. You can lie all you please when
you tell other folks about the Rangers, but don't never lie to a Ranger
or officer.
5. Don't never take a chance you don't have to.
6. When we're on the march we march single file, far enough apart so one shot can't go through two men.
7. If we strike swamps, or soft ground, we spread out abreast, so it's hard to track us.
8. When we march, we keep moving till dark, so as to give the enemy the least possible chance at us.
9. When we camp, half the party stays awake while the other half sleeps.
If we take prisoners, we keep 'em separate till we have had time to examine them, so they can't cook up a story between 'em.
10. Don't ever march home the same way. Take a different route so you won't be ambushed.
11. No matter whether we travel in big parties or little ones, each
party has to keep a scout 20 yards ahead, 20 yards on each flank, and 20
yards in the rear so the main body can't be surprised and wiped out.
12. Every night you'll be told where to meet if surrounded by a superior force.
13. Don't sit down to eat without posting sentries.
14. Don't sleep beyond dawn. Dawn's when the French and Indians attack.
15. Don't cross a river by a regular ford.
16. If somebody's trailing you, make a circle, come back onto your own tracks, and ambush the folks that aim to ambush you.
17. Don't stand up when the enemy's coming against you. Kneel down, lie down, hide behind a tree.
18. Let the enemy come till he's almost close enough to touch, then let
him have it and jump out and finish him up with your hatchet.
-former stateside recondo sgt, ''rock'' 82nd abn. 11b4p 1/504 inf. bn. '71-'74 12418
my grandad was this kinda guy serving in ww2
Respect Sir.
Officers, fresh out of school with 0 battle experience.
Thank you for your service!
Can the Company Commander be court martial for his suicidal unnecessary order?
Anyone knows what’s up?
I love that man
He is interesting. He is proof that some people clearly know better than others. The military should always identify such people and hand them the reins. But, alas, the military is now a social experiment and being female or transgender is probably more valued.
R.I.P. Snuffy
I trust the officer leading the charge didn’t make it.
What happend to him
Does anyone feel like these are just storys that he made up in his head but i might be wrong
Jackson man
Shut up troll
you are totally wrong i was there for two tours and i can promise you he is authentic. things that happened there are so unreal if you hadnt been there you have good reason not to believe them. he is real.
You obviously haven't spoken to any people in the military, law enforcement, fire fighters, paramedics, etc. They all have interesting, shocking, and downright sickening stories like these. The world ain't all sunshine and rainbows, buddy. And people like him know this all too well.
No, the reason you think this way is because you can't imagine going through anything this man has went through and seen. Safe and sound in your bed every night because of men like him.
This interview did seem different to most vet interviews Ive seen but its probably just down to individual story telling.
FNA!