Mark Booher: From Army Intelligence to Tactical Leadership

In this episode of The Strategic Veteran, host Adam Peters interviews Mark Booher, an Army veteran with 12 years of service spanning both infantry and military intelligence roles. Mark shares his journey from leading in the Army as a squad leader and S2 NCOIC to becoming a tactical leadership expert and founder of Veritas Defense. Now, through his business and the Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast, Mark focuses on providing tactical training, security operations, and leadership development to military units and civilian sectors alike.

Mark discusses overcoming the mental and physical challenges of military service, his combat experiences, and the critical lessons he learned about leadership, resilience, and personal growth. From training police departments to Fortune 500 companies, Mark's work extends far beyond the battlefield.

Chapters: 0:00 - Introduction
3:00 - Mark’s Military Beginnings in Arkansas
15:30 - Infantry and Intelligence Roles in the Army
30:00 - Transitioning from Active Duty to Civilian Life
45:00 - Founding Veritas Defense: Tactical Leadership
1:00:30 - Lessons from Leadership in Combat
1:20:00 - Overcoming Mental and Physical Challenges in Transition
1:40:00 - Launching the Pearl Snap Tactical Podcast
2:00:00 - Advice for Veterans: Leadership & Entrepreneurial Mindset
2:15:00 - Final Reflections and Leadership Insights

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