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Navy SEAL Sniper Instructor and author (born 1974) From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Brandon Tyler Webb (born June 12, 1974) is a former United States Navy SEAL and SEAL Sniper course Head Instructor, with one combat deployment to Afghanistan and one to the Persian Gulf. Webb is the Founder and CEO of Hurricane Group, LLC, which includes sofrep.com, The Load Out Room, sofrep radio, and the SpecOps Channel on YouTube. Brandon Webb is also a media commentator on snipers and related Special Operations Forces military issues.[1] Webb is a New York Times Best Selling Author[2] who has written or collaborated on twelve books. Webb received his education at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University, and after separating from the Navy attended Harvard Business School’s OPM (Owner/President Management) program. He gives keynote speeches to Fortune 500 companies. He is a member of the YPO (Young Presidents Organization) chapter, and a Harvard Business School alumni.[3]
Brandon Webb | |
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| Born | June 12, 1974 |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1993-2006 |
| Rank | Chief Petty Officer |
| Unit | Seal Team 3 |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Alma mater | Harvard Business School |
Webb joined the Navy in 1993 and began his career as an Aviation Warfare Systems Operator and Search and Rescue Swimmer with two deployments to the Persian Gulf on the USS Abraham Lincoln and USS Kittyhawk. He completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training class 215 in 1998. He was then assigned to SEAL Team 3.
In 2000, Webb was invited to undergo training at the SEAL Sniper Course. After becoming a certified SEAL Sniper, he deployed to the Persian Gulf with SEAL Team 3 GOLF platoon, and Afghanistan in 2001 with ST3 ECHO platoon. After his last deployment with SEAL Team 3, Webb worked at the Naval Special Warfare Group One Sniper Cell and Naval Special Warfare Center Sniper program as the Sniper Course Manager.
| Year | Military Service Activity |
|---|---|
| March of 1993 | Brandon Webb underwent Bootcamp at Recruit Training Center located at Orlando, Florida |
| May of 1993 | Enrolled at Naval Enlisted Aircrew Training School located at Pensacola, Florida |
| July 1993 | Enrolled at Search and Rescue Swimmer (SAR) school |
| 1995-98 | assigned to Helicopter Squadron 6. |
| 1998-2002 | Brandon Webb was assigned to "SEAL Team 3" |
| 1999 | attended the Naval Special Warfare Group One (NSWG-1) West Coast SEAL Sniper Course |
| 2000 | Brandon Webb and "SEAL Team 3 GOLF Platoon" was Deployed to the Persian Gulf to conduct non-compliant ship boardings, then they were diverted to Aden, Yemen to aid the stricken USS Cole. |
| 2001 | Brandon Webb was deployed to Afghanistan with SEAL Team 3, ECHO Platoon |
| 2002 | assigned to "Naval Special Warfare Group One", Training Detachment (TRADET) |
| 2002 | meritoriously promoted to E6 as the top #1 ranked E5 at Naval Special Warfare Group 1 TRADET, as Sniper Cell Instructor. |
| 2002-2003 | served at Naval Special Warfare, Training Detachment, Group One |
| 2003-2006 | promoted to United States Navy Chief petty officer / "E-7" as Naval Special Warfare Center "Sniper Course Manager" |
Overall, Brandon Tyler Webb's military service spanned from 1993 to 2006, during which he underwent rigorous training and deployed to various locations as an aircrew SAR swimmer with HS6 and later as a SEAL sniper with SEAL Team 3.
His roles included serving as a Sniper Cell Instructor and later as the Sniper Course Manager at the Naval Special Warfare Center. Throughout his career, Webb demonstrated exceptional skill and leadership, culminating in his promotion to E7/Chief Petty Officer.
Webb has received four distinguished Military Service awards.
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