Marcinko Research Paper
"Great leaders don't set out to be a leader... They set out to make a difference. It's never about the role - always about the goal." This quote is by Lisa Haisha, a lady identified as one of Hollywood’s famous head counselors and humanitarians. The aspects of a leader varies by opinion, but one could compare the virtues of confidence, charisma, determination, and inspiration to be used as bases.
To serve ones country is viewed as one of the most honoring roles in ones society, particularly when in war. But what if someone was too talented for their country to control? Meet Richard "Dick" Marcinko - a retired veteran of Vietnam, commander of SEAL Team Two, commander of the "original" SEAL Team Six (which was disbanded in 1987, later re-opening for the purpose to kill Usama bin Laden), and lastly, the leader of Red Cell, a highly-trained anti-terrorist group.
Marcinko started his military career in 1958, being a teletype for the U.S. Navy in Italy. He gave several requests to be transferred to UDT (Underwater Demolitions Training), but was repeatedly denied. Taking matters into his own hands, he simply punched someone in the face. What was the punishment? You guessed it, being sent to UDT.
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The U.S. government continued to pursue an opportunity to put Marchinco away for hard time. In 1990, Marcinko was sentenced to prison for twenty one months and fined $10,000. His charges? "Defrauding the government over the price of contractor acquisitions for hand grenades." Marcinko didn't waste time while serving fifteen of the twenty one months. Instead, he wrote his best seller autobiography, Rogue Warrior. Shaming the government once more, Marcinko is still prohibited from publishing non-fiction books since this book made its release. He has chosen to continue writing from a fictional standpoint, allowing his messages to still be heard by others
To serve ones country is viewed as one of the most honoring roles in ones society, particularly when in war. But what if someone was too talented for their country to control? Meet Richard "Dick" Marcinko - a retired veteran of Vietnam, commander of SEAL Team Two, commander of the "original" SEAL Team Six (which was disbanded in 1987, later re-opening for the purpose to kill Usama bin Laden), and lastly, the leader of Red Cell, a highly-trained anti-terrorist group.
Marcinko started his military career in 1958, being a teletype for the U.S. Navy in Italy. He gave several requests to be transferred to UDT (Underwater Demolitions Training), but was repeatedly denied. Taking matters into his own hands, he simply punched someone in the face. What was the punishment? You guessed it, being sent to UDT.
While …show more content…
The U.S. government continued to pursue an opportunity to put Marchinco away for hard time. In 1990, Marcinko was sentenced to prison for twenty one months and fined $10,000. His charges? "Defrauding the government over the price of contractor acquisitions for hand grenades." Marcinko didn't waste time while serving fifteen of the twenty one months. Instead, he wrote his best seller autobiography, Rogue Warrior. Shaming the government once more, Marcinko is still prohibited from publishing non-fiction books since this book made its release. He has chosen to continue writing from a fictional standpoint, allowing his messages to still be heard by others