Nicholas Irving Calls Special Ops Psychos & Addicts Who Act Civil (Part 4)

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In a candid interview, former Army Ranger and author Nicholas Irving opened up about the gritty realities behind Special Operations forces, calling them “civil psychopaths†and addicts who function amid chaos. Irving revealed his own struggles with high-functioning alcoholism during his military service, describing a relentless routine of drinking from morning until night, often hiding it well. He exposed a common but rarely discussed aspect of elite units—that many operators battle addictions ranging from alcohol to drugs while maintaining peak performance.

Irving emphasized that Special Ops teams intentionally recruit men with backgrounds far from traditional or “suit-and-tie†profiles, seeking those with hardened, even criminal-like traits. “They look for guys who can break every rule and feel nothing about it,†he said, underscoring the blend of psychopathic tendencies and social civility necessary to succeed in the most demanding combat roles. As July 4th approaches, Irving salutes these “civil psychopaths,†whose complex mindsets help secure freedom under extreme conditions.

Interview by: Shawn Prez

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