Christopher Beech

Christopher Beech

is a Green Beret with the U.S. Army Special Forces, and a sometimes-contributor to SOFREP.

What I Learned As a Green Beret: The Importance of Building Rapport

Building rapport in the field isn’t about charm school polish—it’s about checking your ego, reading the room like your life depends on it, and remembering that sometimes the most powerful weapon you carry is a hot cup of tea and a well-timed compliment.

Jedi Mind-Tricks: Working with Psyops/MISO

In order to achieve layered effects on the battlefield, special operations forces on the ground are typically comprised of more than just door-kicking, you’ve-got-a-piece-of-snakemeat-in-your-beard-type guys. Most SF detachments – while dreaming of breathtaking solo pursuits across the rooftops of Baghdad – are usually plused up with myriad attachments based on their mission, including Civil Affairs, […]