"As a commander of Delta Force-the most elite counter-terrorist organization in the world-Pete Blaber took part in some of the most dangerous, controversial, and significant military and political events of our time. Now he takes his intimate knowledge of warfare-and the heart, mind, and spirit it takes to win-and moves his focus from the combat zone to civilian life. As the smoke clears from exciting stories about never-before revealed top-secret missions that were executed all over the globe, readers will emerge wiser, more capable, and more ready for life's personal victories than they ever thought possible." Publisher's review

Includes maps of: Iraq, April 11, 1003; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Afghanistan; Bob Marshall Wilderness, Montana; AFO movements from 12 JAN to 12 MAR; March 4th Takur Ghar Chronology. G-2 Reading List 2016

Foreword -- Introduction: the mission, the men, and me -- PART I: How I got here: patterns of hindsight -- Natural selection: getting into Delta Force -- Gorilla warfare: imagine the unimaginable, humor your imagination -- PART II: Lewis and Clark discover Osama Bin Laden: when in doubt, develop the situation -- The embassy bombings: the only failure is a failure to try -- The infiltration of Al Qaeda: discovering the art of the possible -- Walking the Bob: always listen to the guy on the ground -- PART III: Calm before the storm: the man-huntin' project -- 9/11: the four-inch knife blade -- Imagine everyone's potential as the guy on the ground -- Imagine how to seek out the guy on the ground -- Imagine how: the counterfeit double agent -- PART IV: On the ground in Afghanistan: riding the edge of chaos -- It's not reality unless it's shared -- Organizing for combat: dealing with a natural disaster -- Exploring the frontier: recognizing enemy patterns -- Reality check: what's your recommendation? -- The battle begins: stay calm, think! -- Takur Ghar: when all the laughter died in sorror