Let me also chime in on this SF bashing, its uncalled for. The SF is not a group of super soldiers using high tech spy gear. In fact, in the field, most Infantry line companies have more high tech equipment at their disposal. SF, aside from specific ODA's, are only as good as the indigenous forces they work with and tend to use equipment that meet those peoples lowest common denominator. Aside from some mission essential equipment such as JDAM lasers and sophisticated communication equipment in order to work covertly with global command and control structures.

The greatest tool at the disposal of any SF person is their mind. With military and civilian training that is far superior than what 99.99% of the population will ever receive, they also have outstanding mediation training to work with other groups. Using an analogy in this thread, who says this person WASN'T given comprehensive training from an Australian Aborigine? And what makes an Aborigine more qualified to survive a disaster than an Apache or someone who is Amish, depending on the situation?

To chose a SF person for a show on Surviving Disasters is not a terrible thing. In fact, this person probably has great charisma, a background that resonant with the American zeitgeist, and most importantly has been trained to impart advice using a mind that has been trained to be an effective instructor.

Don't hate the player, hate the game