The Red Circle: My Life in the Navy SEAL Sniper Corps and How I Trained America's Deadliest Marksmen

By: Brandon Webb, John David Mann

Narrated by: Jon Bailey

Length: 12 hrs and 40 mins

Publisher's summary

Before he could forge a band of elite warriors ... he had to become one himself.

Brandon Webb's experiences in the world's most elite sniper corps are the stuff of legend. From his grueling years of training in Naval Special Operations to his combat tours in the Persian Gulf and Afghanistan, The Red Circle provides a rare and riveting look at the inner workings of the U.S. military through the eyes of a covert operations specialist.

Yet it is Webb's distinguished second career as a lead instructor for the shadowy "sniper cell" and Course Manager of the Navy SEAL Sniper Program that trained some of America's finest and deadliest warriors - including Marcus Luttrell and Chris Kyle - that makes his story so compelling. Luttrell credits Webb's training with his own survival during the ill-fated 2005 Operation Redwing in Afghanistan.

Kyle went on to become the U.S. military's top marksman, with more than 150 confirmed kills.

From a candid chronicle of his student days, going through the sniper course himself, to his hair-raising close calls with Taliban and al Qaeda forces in the northern Afghanistan wilderness, to his vivid account of designing new sniper standards and training some of the most accomplished snipers of the 21st century, Webb provides a rare look at the making of the Special Operations warriors who are at the forefront of today's military.

Explosive, revealing, and intelligent, The Red Circle provides a uniquely personal glimpse into one of the most challenging and secretive military training courses in the world.

A portion of proceeds from this book will go towards The Red Circle Charitable Foundation, which helps families of fallen Special Operations Warriors.

About the authors:

Brandon Webb is a former U.S. Navy SEAL; his last assignment with the SEALs was Course Manager for the elite SEAL Sniper Course, where he was instrumental in developing new curricula that trained some of the most accomplished snipers of the 21st century. Webb has received numerous distinguished service awards, including the Presidential Unit Citation and the Navy Commendation Medal with a "V" for "Valor", for his platoon's deployment to Afghanistan following the September 11 attacks. He is editor for Military.com's blog Kit Up, SOFREP's Editor in Chief, and a frequent national media commentator on snipers and related Special Operations Forces military issues.

John David Mann, who collaborated with Webb in writing The Red Circle, is an award-winning author whose titles include the New York Times best seller Flash Foresight and the international best seller The Go-Giver.

Download the accompanying reference guide.

©2012 Brandon Webb (P)2012 Brandon Webb

Not just a SEAL recap

This should be required reading for every teen aged American. The Life story of an amazing man, well told with some great take aways.

Amazing

Absolutely amazing story. Brandon did an amazing job of telling his story. The additional stories about his team mates were just an added bonus

great listen with only one complaint

I truly enjoyed the storyline of the book. I will say the author Brandon Webb's commentary before every chapter was a little long-winded, but I can truly understand him. wanting to make sure you catch the meaning behind every chapter. really good book. you won't be disappointed. And I would like to thank all of our service members for their sacrifices and triumphs

Great storytelling.

Brandon Webb's story is greatly recalled in this audiobook. His forward narrating helps his story out in ways to connect with his personal and SOF community. However the only "bitch" I have is the readers lack of knowledge of terms used in the beginning chapters. It does not make you feel his awareness of the special operations community was researched or audited carefully. Nothing tou cant get past just takes away from the authenticity in the beginning. The bonus audio for the audio book is worth the purchase. Thanks for all who are servings and who has served!

Amazing

What an amazing book. Out of all of the books I have listened to on audible. This ranks among the best. A definite must read!

Good story, worth listening to.

Great story. Loved the personal feel with the author at the beginning of each chapter.

Great book

Lately, I have been listening to a lot a Navy SEAL books, and expected this to be one too many. To my delight, I'm glad I listened to it. The reader's voice sounds like he could have been the author, except that when he refers to abbreviations, he speaks the letters, instead of the words. An example is saying "F" "P" "S", instead of "feet per second." I know it's a minor thing, but a gun guy would say "feet per second." It just kept reminding me that he wasn't the author.

Great read!

This was my first experience with Audible. Awesome!!! The story itself was incredible, but that goes without saying, and the narration was equally impressive.

Great book

Really great book Brandon Webb and the men like him are truly Heros no doubt about it thanks for your service

another good book from Brandon Webb

another solid book by Brandon Webb. I recommend starting the book by listening to chapter 17, then back to the beginning. nice work.