Brandon Webb (author)

Brandon Tyler Webb (born June 12, 1974) is a former United States Navy SEAL and SEAL Sniper course Head Instructor, with one combat deployment to Afghanistan and one to the Persian Gulf. Webb is the Founder and CEO of Hurricane Group Inc, which includes sofrep.com, The Load Out Room, sofrep radio, the SpecOps Channel on YouTube, Crate Club, Cuna Dog and Continuum. Webb is also a media commentator on snipers and related Special Operations Forces military issues. Webb is a New York Times Best Selling Author who has written or collaborated on twelve books. Webb received his education at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University later attending post Navy Harvard Business School’s OPM (Owner/President Management) program. He is a member of the New York YPO (Young Presidents Organization) chapter, Harvard Business School.
Many of Webb's statements and claims have received criticism and controversy within the special operations community.
Military career.
Webb joined the Navy in 1993 and began his career as an Aviation Warfare Systems Operator and Search and Rescue Swimmer. He completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training class 215 in 1998. He was assigned to SEAL Team 3.
In 2000 Webb was invited to undergo training at the SEAL Sniper Course. After becoming a certified SEAL Sniper, he deployed to the Persian Gulf with SEAL Team 3.
After his last deployment with SEAL Team 3, Webb worked at the Naval Special Warfare Group One Sniper Cell.