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{{Short description|1992 autobiography by Richard Marcinko}}
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'''''Rogue Warrior''''' is an [[autobiography]] by career US naval officer [[Richard Marcinko|Richard "Dick" Marcinko]], who spent his career struggling to win acceptance for special warfare [[SEAL]] units within the Navy establishment.
'''''Rogue Warrior''''' (ISBN 0671795937), by [[Richard Marcinko|Richard "Demo Dick" Marcinko]], is an [[autobiography|autobiographical]] account of how Marcinko founded two [[United States Navy]] counter-terrorist units, [[United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group|SEAL Team SIX]] and [[Red Cell]] and whether the Navy created these units for public relations, as a deterrent, or as real tools of diplomatic/economic policy. Commanding Red Cell, he was directed to use them to test the Navy's anti-terrorist capabilities and to expose the security weaknesses of U.S. properties around the world. The Base Commanders usually cried foul when Red Cell was able to humiliate their base's security. During the tests, Red Cell was able to infiltrate supposedly impenetrable, highly secured bases, nuclear submarines, ships and other "secure areas", including the Presidential plane [[Air Force One]]. In doing so, he claims to have embarrassed several superior officers, whom he accuses of involvement in his subsequent conviction for misappropriation of funds and resources under his command. Marcinko also delights in recalling the gross behavior of the SEALS, such as eating the brains of a live monkey to impress some of his Cambodian allies.<ref>Regan, J., & Mccarthy, P. (Eds.). (1992, March 2). Rogue Warrior. Retrieved
December 7, 2012, from Publishers Weekly website:
http://www.publishersweekly.com/paper-copy/reviews/single/978-0-671-70390-5</ref><ref>Lipsyte, R. (1992, April 5). Boys Will Be
http://www.tradingheroes.com/book-review-rogue-warrior-by-richard-marcinko/</ref>


It covers the early history of the SEAL units, his participation in the [[Vietnam War]], the [[Operation Eagle Claw|Iran hostage rescue attempt]] in 1980 and the [[U.S. invasion of Grenada]] and the founding and early history of two [[United States Navy]] counter-terrorist units, [[United States Naval Special Warfare Development Group|SEAL Team SIX]] and [[Red Cell]].
Based on the success of the book, Marcinko went on to author a series of novels placing himself as the protagonist and entitling the series: ''Rogue Warrior''.

While commanding Red Cell, he was directed to use them to test the Navy's anti-terrorist capabilities and to expose the security weaknesses of U.S. properties around the world. During the tests, Red Cell was often able to infiltrate supposedly impenetrable, highly secured bases, nuclear submarines, ships and other "secure areas", including the Presidential plane [[Air Force One]]. In doing so, he claims to have embarrassed several superior officers, whom he accuses of involvement in his subsequent conviction for misappropriation of funds and resources under his command. Marcinko also delights in recalling the gross behavior of the SEALs, such as eating the brains of a live monkey to impress some of his Cambodian allies.<ref>{{Cite magazine |title=Rogue Warrior |url=https://www.publishersweekly.com/paper-copy/reviews/single/978-0-671-70390-5 |department=Reviews |magazine=[[Publishers Weekly]] |date=2 March 1992 |access-date=18 March 2022}}</ref>

Based on the success of the book, Marcinko went on to author a series of novels placing himself as the protagonist and entitling the series ''Rogue Warrior''. The book also spawned a [[Rogue Warrior (video game)|2009 video game]] which features Marcinko as the protagonist.


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[[Category:Books about counterterrorism]]
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[[Category:American autobiographies]]
[[Category:1992 non-fiction books]]
[[Category:Works about SEAL Team Six]]
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Latest revision as of 05:51, 11 May 2022

Rogue Warrior
First edition
AuthorRichard "Dick" Marcinko and John Weisman
SubjectRichard "Dick" Marcinko
Genreautobiography
PublisherAtria Books
Publication date
1992
Published in English
1 March 1992
Pagesxii, 336 pages
ISBN0671795937
OCLC24871462

Rogue Warrior is an autobiography by career US naval officer Richard "Dick" Marcinko, who spent his career struggling to win acceptance for special warfare SEAL units within the Navy establishment.

It covers the early history of the SEAL units, his participation in the Vietnam War, the Iran hostage rescue attempt in 1980 and the U.S. invasion of Grenada and the founding and early history of two United States Navy counter-terrorist units, SEAL Team SIX and Red Cell.

While commanding Red Cell, he was directed to use them to test the Navy's anti-terrorist capabilities and to expose the security weaknesses of U.S. properties around the world. During the tests, Red Cell was often able to infiltrate supposedly impenetrable, highly secured bases, nuclear submarines, ships and other "secure areas", including the Presidential plane Air Force One. In doing so, he claims to have embarrassed several superior officers, whom he accuses of involvement in his subsequent conviction for misappropriation of funds and resources under his command. Marcinko also delights in recalling the gross behavior of the SEALs, such as eating the brains of a live monkey to impress some of his Cambodian allies.[1]

Based on the success of the book, Marcinko went on to author a series of novels placing himself as the protagonist and entitling the series Rogue Warrior. The book also spawned a 2009 video game which features Marcinko as the protagonist.

References

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  1. ^ "Rogue Warrior". Reviews. Publishers Weekly. 2 March 1992. Retrieved 18 March 2022.