Much to guys’ chagrin—including myself, at the time—it actually produced more-experienced operators. Team members could better understand how each organizational piece fit together and why, which allowed them to better understand the whole puzzle. This practice of professional diversity also helped shape the mindset of each member because they learned how to assimilate themselves into new situations, new environments, and develop the soft skills that were lacking from years of shooting bad guys in the face. Wearing a suit and tie in an embassy requires a very different skillset than throwing
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