Train the Mind. Win the Fight.

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Grey Matter Ops is your blueprint for tactical thinking and strategic dominance.
We don’t just talk about survival — we build it, one critical decision at a time.
Whether in business, personal growth, or high-stakes environments, the battlefield begins in your mind.
Join us and learn how to think faster, plan smarter, and lead with calm, calculated precision.
Grey Matter Ops — Train the mind. Win the fight.

Meet our Hosts

Mickey Middaugh

Mickey Middaugh is a seasoned tactical strategist, combat veteran, and law enforcement professional with over two decades of real-world experience leading in high-threat environments. As the Founder and President of Grey Matter Ops and the voice behind the Red Dot Mindset Network, Mickey brings a rare blend of operational insight and practical teaching to every episode. During his 24-year active-duty career in the United States Air Force Security Forces, Mickey served in both domestic security roles and multiple combat deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, gaining firsthand experience in force protection, crisis response, and threat mitigation. He has commanded security teams, protected vital assets under fire, and trained personnel in situational awareness, tactical readiness, and survival under pressure. Now, through his podcasts and platform, Mickey shares those hard-earned lessons to help everyday people — especially women — develop sharper instincts, think more strategically, and move through the world with confidence and control.