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In this gripping clip from *Jocko Podcast 473*, Codey Gandy recounts his firsthand experience responding to the Benghazi crisis. He exposes the challenges of bureaucratic hesitation, risk aversion, and the foggy chain of command that slowed critical reinforcements. From chaotic deployments and high-speed security operations to the lessons learned about leadership, decision-making, and overcoming the unknown, Codey shares what it was really like on the ground in Libya. This is a powerful lesson on the cost of inaction and the need for decisive leadership in crisis situations.

*Chapters:*
00:00 - The Foggy Chain of Command in Crisis
00:10 - Bureaucrats Obsess Over Useless Details
00:31 - Why Disguises Don’t Work in High-Risk Environments
01:06 - The Hesitation That Delayed Critical Reinforcements
01:47 - The Risk Aversion That Cost Time and Lives
02:19 - Landing in Libya: A Chaotic Arrival
02:50 - The Mission: Securing the New Embassy Location
03:26 - Rushing to the Embassy Amidst Uncertainty
03:47 - Setting Up Perimeter Security in a War Zone
04:05 - Preparing for an Attack at Sunrise
04:45 - The Strict Rules of Engagement in Benghazi
05:19 - Holding the Perimeter: Riot Control and Tensions
06:20 - The Power of Information in Combat Situations
07:27 - The Fear of the Unknown: What Stresses Operators the Most
08:20 - Why Leaders Must Communicate Clearly in Uncertain Times
09:08 - Jocko’s Lesson: Open the Door and Face the Unknown