The Intoku Code: Delta Force's Intelligence Officer―Doing Good in Secret

"If one aspires to live a noble and meaningful life, you’ll find an exemplar here. Of the many marvelous American traits, Ish’s notion of ‘Intoku' or “good done in secret” is the answer to so many of our current challenges as families, communities and Nation. Read on!" ― General Norton A. Schwartz, USAF (retired)An American of Japanese ancestry is born in Hawaii just prior to the attack on Pearl Harbor. He learns the value of an extended family and mentorship and applies those lessons throughout life. He joins the Army where he is drawn into intelligence and Special Forces where he embodies the life of a quiet professional and his watchword is “Intoku,” a Japanese word that means doing good in secret.He rises through the ranks and receives a direct commission as a Captain. He is recruited by the legendary Colonel Charlie Beckwith to become a founding member of the Delta Force, an elite special operations unit. He leads a roadblock team on the ill-fated mission to rescue American hostages in Tehran in 1980 and destroys a fuel truck from penetrating the roadblock.After retiring from the Army, he continued to contribute to national security against terrorism, extremism, and for global special operations and nuclear security. Part memoir of a remarkable life, this book will also be a valuable addition to Special Operations history as well as a guide to navigating extreme situations. The book pays tribute to those that have mentored him, along with those who embody the “Intoku” code and shows the value of mentorship and helping others succeed.Table of ContentsI. Operation Plan Rice Bowl … Code Eagle Claw … April 24, 1980II. The Early Years … The Forging of a Secret Warrior and the Value of an Extended FamilyIII. A rebel in school and the value of independenceIV. The Army Calls! Moving on from defeatV. Growing Into A SoldierVI. Learning the Craft of Intelligence and LeadershipVII. Between Korea and VietnamVIII. Vietnam and ResilienceIX. 5th Special Forces Group and Detachment B-57X. The Green Beret CaseXI. Special Action Force AsiaXII. New Challenges and OpportunitiesXIII. Waiting for the Next ChallengeXI The Beginning of Delta ForceXIV. Eagle Claw – Initial PreparationsXV. Eagle Claw – The Final PlanXVI. Months of PreparationXVIII. Eagle Claw – Conducting the Rescue AttemptXVIII. Immediate AftermathXIX. Back to BusinessXX. 1981 and RetirementXXI. Another Career Begins – SAS of Texas, Ltd.XXII. The Land of Enchantment – Albuquerque, New MexicoXXII. The Branch Davidian Incident ReviewXXIV. The Khobar Towers ReviewXXV. Anti-terrorism Read more