WHY ODA? WHY NOW?
While the recent wars in Iraq and Afghanistan are still fresh in our collective memory, enough time has passed to rekindle genuine curiosity in audiences, regardless of individual perspectives on the conflicts.
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We see an opportunity to illuminate the intense and high-risk missions that Special Forces undertake as part of their regular duties. These elite soldiers are no strangers to the front line and to extraordinarily dangerous situations. With ongoing threats from groups like ISIS and other terrorist forces, there is a wealth of stories to be told, offering a rich, long-term format for this project.
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ODA presents a contemporary and realistic portrayal of the U.S. Army’s Special Forces—America’s elite warrior-diplomats. These teams live and operate in some of the world’s most austere environments, fighting alongside indigenous allies to bring freedom to the oppressed, living out the Green Beret motto: 'De Oppresso Liber.'
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Though there are numerous documentaries and feature films about war, Special Forces (The Green Berets) units remain underrepresented. ODA brings a fresh, unique perspective to the untold stories of these teams and the complex issues they face that are often unclear to civilian audiences
WHO ARE THE SPECIAL FORCES?
The Army Special Forces (Green Berets) are designed to deploy and execute nine doctrinal missions: unconventional warfare, foreign internal defense, direct action, counter-insurgency, special reconnaissance, counter-terrorism, information operations, counterproliferation of weapons of mass destruction, and security force assistance.
WHAT IS AN "ODA"?
OPERATIONAL DETACHMENT ALPHA (ODA) - The Primary Fighting Force of the Green Berets
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ALIAS: SFOD-A, ODA, SF Detachment
DETAILS: 12 MEN - EACH WITH A DIFFERENT EXPERTISE
OCCUPATIONAL SPECIALTIES: WEAPONS, DEMOLITION, MEDICS, COMMS, & INTEL
ODA TEAMS:
â–ªMILITARY FREE FALL (HALO)
â–ªCOMBAT DIVER TEAMS
â–ªMOUNTAIN TEAM
â–ªMOBILITY MOUNTED TEAM
â–ªINTEL & COUNTER INTEL
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A NOTE TO YOU FROM THE CREATIVE TEAM
Greetings!
Thank you for considering “ODA,” a scripted dramatic series inspired by the real stories of the Green Berets.
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“ODA” is an original series that seeks to share the compelling and little-known stories of the U.S. Army Special Forces, widely recognized as the “Green Berets.” These narratives will be told through the perspective of a single Special Forces team, known as an Operational Detachment – Alpha (ODA). Now more than ever, we feel it is time to bring these powerful stories to a global audience eager to learn more about this elite group of operators.
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Currently, we are seeking partners in Executive Production, Directing, and Talent to help bring this series to life. If you’re interested in contributing to this project, we’d love to connect!
As the series is still in its early stages of development, our team is fully open to input, direction, and collaboration. We value suggestions and fresh ideas, and our ultimate focus is on authentically telling these fascinating stories.
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While we have yet to cast specific roles, we have strong candidates in mind and have engaged with potential sponsors from the defense and sports apparel industries, who have shown great interest. Additionally, we’ve received overwhelmingly positive responses from a core group of Green Beret soldiers and the Special Forces Association.
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If you’re interested in joining us on this journey, please reach out using the contact information below to arrange a call or meeting (virtual or in-person) to discuss potential next steps. We look forward to connecting with you!
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Thank you,
Gavin McCulley
Creator, “ODA”
Email: gavin.mcculley@morgan6.com
Phone: 843-614-1709
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