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'What a story this is! Heckler's chronicle of the army's daring experiment in awareness training for twenty-five Green Berets is must reading for anyone interested in the role of the warrior in a technological age. But more than that, it is an illumination of courage and vulnerability and
'This book should be necessary reading material for all Rangers and Special Forces units.'-Keith M. NIghtingale, Commander, Ranger Training Brigade
'In my personal opinion, Heckler hits the mark in identifying one of the most troubling problems affecting today's U.S. military forces: the ascendancy of technology at the expense of moral values which underpin the true spirit of the Profession of Arms. A must read for those amongst us who really consider themselves warriors.'-Michael E. Haas, Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force; Head, Air Force Special Operations
'Richard Heckler's proving ground-a top-secret military reasearch project-porvides colorful and unique himan insight iinto the effects of ancient spritual practices on contemporary soldiers. His discoveries challenge preconceived notions of 'good and evil,' and more profoundly, compel us, the readers, to question our own definitions of compassion, nonaggression, and courage. This is a coming-of-age book not just for the author but for the '60s and '70s generation as they assume the mantle of responsibility, especially if we take away nuclear and chemical weapons. Do we deal with terrorism, drugs, and any other emergency in vigiliante fashion or by a humane military?'-Al Santoli, author of Everything We Had: An Oral History of the Vietnam War and To Bear any Burden
Contents
Introduction by George Leonard
The Invitation
Preparations
In the Belly
War
The Encampment
The Original Warrior
Bodymind
Camaraderie
The Western
Maritime Operations
Integrity
In Search of the Warrior Spirit
Shadow and Light
Epliogue
Five Years Late
'What a story this is! Heckler's chronicle of the army's daring experiment in awareness training for twenty-five Green Berets is must reading for anyone interested in the role of the warrior in a technological age. But more than that, it is an illumination of courage and vulnerability and
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what is means to be a man. I couldn't put it down.'--George Leonard, author of The Silent Pulse and The Ultimate Athlete'This book should be necessary reading material for all Rangers and Special Forces units.'-Keith M. NIghtingale, Commander, Ranger Training Brigade
'In my personal opinion, Heckler hits the mark in identifying one of the most troubling problems affecting today's U.S. military forces: the ascendancy of technology at the expense of moral values which underpin the true spirit of the Profession of Arms. A must read for those amongst us who really consider themselves warriors.'-Michael E. Haas, Lt. Colonel, United States Air Force; Head, Air Force Special Operations
'Richard Heckler's proving ground-a top-secret military reasearch project-porvides colorful and unique himan insight iinto the effects of ancient spritual practices on contemporary soldiers. His discoveries challenge preconceived notions of 'good and evil,' and more profoundly, compel us, the readers, to question our own definitions of compassion, nonaggression, and courage. This is a coming-of-age book not just for the author but for the '60s and '70s generation as they assume the mantle of responsibility, especially if we take away nuclear and chemical weapons. Do we deal with terrorism, drugs, and any other emergency in vigiliante fashion or by a humane military?'-Al Santoli, author of Everything We Had: An Oral History of the Vietnam War and To Bear any Burden
Contents
Introduction by George Leonard
The Invitation
Preparations
In the Belly
War
The Encampment
The Original Warrior
Bodymind
Camaraderie
The Western
Maritime Operations
Integrity
In Search of the Warrior Spirit
Shadow and Light
Epliogue
Five Years Late
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ISBN
1556431163 / 9781556431166
Publication
North Atlentic Books Berkeley, California