Michael Echanis

[gregh]

I searched the site but didn't find and old discussions of him.

I was hoping that since this place has so many old hands, people could tell some stories.

First, does anyone know what his actual military background and Vietnam service was? And are there people here that went through his course at Ft Bragg (or other locations) that could let us know what the class was like and what he was like?

Way back in the 80’s at 3rd Batt, myself and buddies bought his books and spent hundreds of hours trying to teach ourselves techniques from them. We learned a lot, but of course never as much as from a qualified instructor. But it was fun and educational.


Thanks

Greg

[Pete]

I searched the site but didn't find and old discussions of him.................

I think he is mentioned here and there in a few threads.

He hung out with Jake's SCUBA Team, he was not Active Duty at the time, when 5th Group was on the North side of Gruber road on Smoke Bomb Hill. Must have been around 1976ish. Did killer PT. Don't know what his active duty service was but I got the impression he was not SF qualified.

Anything else I have would be second hand or rumors.

[504PIR]

I believe he was member of a Ranger Company in VN & WIA as well.

[Mosby Raider]

Pete, you're right, Sanders was on 594, and I think that's why Euchanis was there so much.