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

The memoir of one of the founding members of the Delta Force. A Japanese American boy born just before Pearl Harbor joins the Army and is thrust into the maelstrom of Vietnam. Drawn to intelligence work, his watchword is “”Intoku,”” Japanese for “”good done in secret.”” Ishimoto is recruited by the legendary Colonel Charlie Beckwith to be a founder of Delta Force, the legendary elite Special Operations unit. He is on the ground in Iran for the Desert One disaster during Operation Eagle Claw, the ill-fated bid to rescue American hostages in Tehran. Part memoir of a remarkable life, this book will also be a valuable addition to Special Operations history as well as a practical guide to navigating extreme situations. Table of Contents I. Operation Plan Rice Bowl … Code Eagle Claw … April 24, 1980 II. The Early Years … The Forging of a Secret Warrior and the Value of an Extended Family III. A rebel in school and the value of independence IV. The Army Calls! Moving on from defeat V. Growing Into A Soldier VI. Learning the Craft of Intelligence and Leadership VII. Between Korea and Vietnam VIII. Vietnam and Resilience IX. 5th Special Forces Group and Detachment B-57 X. The Green Beret Case XI. Special Action Force Asia XII. New Challenges and Opportunities XIII. Waiting for the Next Challenge XI The Beginning of Delta Force XIV. Eagle Claw – Initial Preparations XV. Eagle Claw – The Final Plan XVI. Months of Preparation XVIII. Eagle Claw – Conducting the Rescue Attempt XVIII. Immediate Aftermath XIX. Back to Business XX. 1981 and Retirement XXI. Another Career Begins – SAS of Texas, Ltd. XXII. The Land of Enchantment – Albuquerque, New Mexico XXII. The Branch Davidian Incident Review XXIV. The Khobar Towers Review XXV. Anti-terrorism — ASIN: 1636244696 | ISBN13: 9781636244693 | ISBN-13: 978-1636244693