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Richard Marcinko (November 21, 1940 – December 25, 2021) was a U.S. Navy SEAL commander and Vietnam War veteran. He was the first commanding officer of SEAL Team Six . After retiring from the United States Navy , he became an author, radio talk show host, military consultant, and motivational speaker.
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.
In the book, Marcinko looks into the world of business management. Loaded with examples, both military and civilian, the book aims to serve as a self-help guide for lower management to rise through the corporate ranks. [1] The book debuted at number 7 on the New York Times Business Best Seller list. [2]
Richard “Dick” Marcinko, the first commanding officer of Navy SEAL Team 6, died on Christmas Day at the age of 81, according to his family.
In 1984, Red Cell was formed after Richard Marcinko relinquished command of SEAL Team Six to Captain Robert Gormly. [2] Red Cell members demonstrated the vulnerabilities of military bases and would regularly use false IDs, dismantle fences, barricade buildings, take hostages, and kidnap high-ranking personnel.
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In 1980, Thornton was chosen by Commander Richard Marcinko to be a founding member of SEAL Team Six, the U.S. Navy's first unit dedicated to counter-terrorism. [6] Thornton later became a commissioned officer in June 1982 and retired as a lieutenant in 1992. He currently sits on the board of advisors for Veterans Direct.
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