Why the 5th Special Forces Group Dominates Battles

The Special Forces Groups are where America’s Green Berets get to work. 5th Special Forces Group has been involved in every conflict, known and unknown, across the Middle East since its inception. Doing hard things isn’t considered an ask; it’s the standard.

To dig into the mission of The Legion, Fran Racioppi traveled to Fort Campbell, KY to sit down with the command team, COL Gabe Szody and CSM Travis Esterby, to define what Combat Power means to Special Forces and how the Army’s Warfighting Functions are applied across Special Forces detachments.

They explained why Green Beret’s regional affiliation is critical to expertise, how detachments are simultaneously preparing to combat peer adversaries and terrorist organizations, and how America is tying in cyber and space at the most tactical level.

COL Szody and CSM Esterby also share their perspective on recruiting, how technology is changing the Special Forces teams, and how they are enforcing standards at every level.

Watch, listen or read our chilly spring morning conversation from Gabriel Field as we honor 5th SFG’s sacrifice and contributions to America’s national security.


We Cover:
– The mission and legacy of 5th Special Forces Group
– Top priorities of the command team
– The importance of regional alignment and forward presence
– Defining Special Forces culture in today’s world

About the Guests:
COL Gabe Szody is the Commander of 5th Special Forces Group and a leader focused on modernizing Green Beret operations to meet today’s challenges.

CSM Travis Esterby serves as the Senior Enlisted Advisor of 5th Group and brings decades of experience in combat leadership and team development.

Highlights:
00:17 - Mission of 5th Special Forces Group
07:40 - By, With, and Through
08:58 - Our Nation's Allies

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