Eric Haney

Eric Haney is a retired Command Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army and one of the founding members of Delta Force, the elite counterterrorism unit. He served in the military for over 20 years and participated in numerous combat operations and clandestine missions worldwide. Haney is best known for his memoir "Inside Delta Force: The Story of America's Elite Counterterrorist Unit" (2002), which details the selection, training, and operations of Delta Force. The book became a New York Times bestseller and is considered an authoritative account of this secretive military unit. After retiring from active duty, Haney worked as a security consultant and technical advisor for various media productions. He served as technical advisor and producer for the CBS television series "The Unit" (2006-2009), which was loosely based on his experiences in Delta Force. Besides his military career and writing, Haney has provided commentary on military and counterterrorism matters for various news organizations. He continues to be involved in security consulting and occasional public speaking engagements related to military special operations.

Readers value Haney's firsthand knowledge of Delta Force operations and training. His detailed accounts in "Inside Delta Force" offer rare glimpses into elite military units and counterterrorism tactics. What readers liked: - Authentic perspective on special operations - Technical detail about weapons and tactics - Clear, straightforward writing style - Personal anecdotes from missions - Insights into selection process and training What readers disliked: - Some question accuracy of specific claims - Limited emotional depth - Focus on training over combat operations - Political commentary in later chapters - Repetitive descriptions Amazon ratings: 4.6/5 from 1,200+ reviews Goodreads: 4.2/5 from 8,000+ ratings Reader quote: "Haney writes like he's telling stories over beers - direct and no-nonsense" - Amazon reviewer Critical quote: "Gets bogged down in technical minutiae while skimming over the human elements" - Goodreads review

Inside Delta Force (2002) A firsthand account of Haney's experiences as a founding member of the U.S. Army's Delta Force, including selection, training, and combat operations.

Beyond Shock and Awe: Warfare in the 21st Century (2006) An examination of modern military tactics and strategies, drawing from Haney's military expertise and consulting work.

Low Profile: How to Avoid the Privacy Invaders (2004) A practical guide to maintaining personal privacy and security in the digital age, based on Haney's security background.

No Man's Land (2000) A military thriller following a Delta Force operative's mission to prevent a terrorist attack, incorporating elements from Haney's operational experience.

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