Chapter 37
The video of the CQB simulation continued to circulate on military and veteran forums on Reddit. The provocative title, "Two Tier One Operators Show How It's Done," caught the attention of enthusiasts, active duty military, law enforcement, and veterans from various forces around the world. The reactions were quick to pour in. Comments quickly exploded, with users praising the skills and precision of the two operators.
The video showed a clip of the simulation with two men moving quickly through tight spaces, with a coordination that was clearly the result of years of practice and experience. It was mesmerizing to anyone who understood the difficulties involved in a raid simulation: precise movements, without hesitation, and completely silent.
Within a few days, the video had reached the top of specialized forums and subreddits, with comments divided between curiosity and admiration.
Comments on the Forum:
— "These guys are machines. Check out the entrance to the first room. The timing is impeccable."
— "This isn't something you see every day. I bet they're ex-Delta and SAS."
— "I've seen a lot of videos of operators training, but this one is incredibly accurate. Who are these guys?"
In response to the backlash, some eagle-eyed users began to speculate about whether they could identify the men in the video. One user in particular, known on Reddit as PragmaticOperator, decided to investigate a little further, drawing on his own military experience and his keen eye for detail.
Identifying the Mystery Operator
On the same day the video was recorded, some paparazzi had photographed Tom as he left the range, still wearing the same outfit he had worn in the simulation. To someone without experience, this might have gone unnoticed. But PragmaticOperator had a keen eye for patterns and details. He shared his observations in a lengthy comment.
— "I think I can identify one of the operators in the video. I noticed that he is wearing a gray shirt with a specific cut on the sleeves and that his vest has an unusual shape. The same outfit was seen in photos of Tom, Kim Kardashian's boyfriend, taken the same day outside the range. And if I remember correctly, it was confirmed that Tom is ex-SAS."
The community reacted with shock and curiosity. The comment gained traction, being quickly liked and commented on.
— "Are you saying that an ex-SAS, Kardashian's boyfriend, did this simulation?!"
— "Now it makes sense. Tom always seemed to have a unique background, but this is on another level."
Within hours, the thread became the most commented on, and the video's views exploded.
The Repercussion Grows
Soon, the story began to spread across other social networks. Twitter and Instagram users who followed both the celebrity and military worlds began to debate and speculate. It was rare to see a public figure with this kind of background, especially with skills that still seemed so sharp.
The shooting range itself, which had posted the video without revealing identities, saw the content go viral on several platforms. The owner of the place was surprised by the reach and wondered if Tom would have any problem with the repercussion. However, when he remembered Tom's request for anonymity, he felt relieved that he had not revealed names.
Still, the comments continued:
— "Who would have thought that Tom, besides being Kim Kardashian's boyfriend, was a true elite operator?"
