Can somebody clue me in on what ASOT qualified means and why Murphy thinks it is significant?
From the interwebs:
Advanced Special Operations Techniques Course (ASOTC)
The 14 week long course trains the Soldier on special operations, mission planning, advanced special operations, interagency operations, and unconventional warfare.
So after a dude goes through a year of crazy training and they're on a team they take more training. ASOT teaches them a bunch of skills like how to plan a mission and conduct unconventional warfare. Kinda necessary skills if you're looking to successfully use a vehicle borne IED.