This unofficial tribute to Richard Marcinko was built March 2004. It is designed to help spread the word about "Rotten" Richard "Demo Dick" Marcinko; Former U.S. Navy SeAL Commander, and Author, of Rogue Warrior and many other books

    A Sun Tzu or Miyamoto Musashi or Winston Churchill of today, warrior/philosopher/businessman Richard Marcinko, Navy Commando and creator of the legendary Seal Team Six, now has a new mission -- to help others find success in their civilian battles and triumph in the war they wage every day. Relating his own war stories, alongside case studies of Fortune 500 companies and smaller businesses, the Rogue Warrior outlines principles shaped in battle and tempered in the warlike world of business.

"As I became a leader, I developed a set of leadership principles.
This leadership code was my guiding light. I lived by it.
And I was quite prepared to die for it."

Here are the principles that I lived by:
The Rogue Warrior's Leadership Code

• I will test my theories on myself first.
  I will be my own guinea pig.
• I will be totally committed to what I believe,
  and I will risk all that I have for these beliefs.
• I will back my subordinates all the way
  when they take reasonable risks
  to help me achieve my goals.
• I will not punish my people for making mistakes.
  I'll only punish them for not learning from their mistakes.
• I will not be afraid to take action,
  because I know that almost any action is better than inaction.
  And I know that sometimes not acting is the boldest action of all.
• I will always make it crystal clear
  where I stand and what I believe.
• I will always be easy to find:
  I will be at the center of the battle.

This code served as my "Commandments for Myself,"
but, subordinates also need commandments.
Thus, The Rogue Warrior's Ten Commandments
of SpecWar were created.
These "Ten Commandments" were the rules that guided my men.

DickMarcinko.com

      Mr. Marcinko, the Rogue Warrior is best known for his Navy SEAL heroism, his growing collection of best selling action novels, and NOW his popular weekly Radio show "America on Watch, with Dick Marcinko".

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    Richard Marcinko is a rare man in America -- a true combat-proven hero and a leader of legendary men. Marcinko, the Rogue Warrior, founded SEAL TEAM SIX and RED CELL -- our Nation's most secretive and skilled warriors.

    Dick has over 30 years of experience in a variety of international specialties, including counter-terrorism, counter-intelligence, and special operations. Dick is often a popular guest when his area of expertise is in the news. Dick has been a frequent guest on "Geraldo Live", is seen often on "Hard Ball with Chris Mathews", and has appeared as a featured guest on "The Larry King Show" just to mention a few of his appearances.

    Dick joined the Navy in 1958 and worked his way up the Ranks to a "Full Bird" Captain! He was the founder and commanding officer of "SEAL Team Six", (the Nation's premier counter-terrorist unit) and RED CELL (the U.S. Military premier anti-terrorism unit).

    Dick earned a B.A. in International Relations from the Navy Postgraduate School in Monterey, CA and a M.A. in Political Science from Auburn University. He brings to the private sector the same skill, dedication, commitment and enthusiasm that earned him 34 citations and medals, including the Legion of Merit, The Silver Star and four Bronze Stars with a combat "V" for valor.

    Mr. Marcinko has proven expertise. He has participated in intelligence and security operations from Vietnam to planning at the Pentagon. He's an advisor and hands-on trainer for U.S. and foreign hostage rescue teams, as well as an "in-demand" lecturer to law enforcement and multi-national corporations on security, team building, operational management and strategic planning. Dick's commitment to national security as an active patriot, his continuing involvement with global security issues, combined with his colorful personality underscore his dedication and make him deserving of the distinctive and honorable title the "ROGUE WARRIOR".