Dr. David “Wally” Walton is a retired Army Special Forces officer with 25 years of experience in the SF community. His career spans service with the 7th Special Forces Group, Joint Special Operations Command (JSOC), and the Special Warfare Center and School.
Dr. Walton’s extensive operational experience includes deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and across Latin America. Since retiring in 2013, he has transitioned into academia, teaching National Security Studies and Executive Leadership. His research portfolio covers Security Strategy, Organizational Culture and Dynamics, and Human Performance. He has a deep understanding of security studies, encompassing everything from tactical operations to strategic policy discussions.
Currently an instructor at JSOC, Dr. Walton is a Subject Matter Expert in Special Forces Assessment and Selection. He specializes in Land Navigation, runs a prep program designed for SFAS candidates, and is the author of multiple books about preparing for SFAS.
More about Dr. Walton:
Website: https://tfvoodoo.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tf_voo_doo/
Timestamps:
00:00:23 Introduction to Dr. David Walton 00:01:42 Changes within SFSS and Coaching 00:20:22 Being Trained in Land Navigation 00:30:43 Better Prepared Candidates 00:53:34 The Sandman Event 00:59:29 Selection Rates and Working Through the Stages 01:05:23 No Dependencies in the SFSS Course 01:09:47 The "Awaiting Training" Phase 01:11:33 What has Dr. David Walton Changed in Coaching? 01:17:08 How Many Books has Dr. Walton Written? 01:21:52 Books Everyone Should Read 01:26:32 Outro
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