Former Action Guys Podcast

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Ep. 145 | Aren Brandfass | MARSOC Critical Skills Operator, Sniper Instructor, Podcaster Mar 01, 2022

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Aren Brandfass is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served as a Marine infantryman, sniper, sniper instructor Reconnaissance Marine, and Marine Raider. Since leaving the service, Brandfass has worked as a military contractor that supports SOCOM in different capacities and he also co-hosts the Stranger by the Hour Podcast.
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Ep. 144 | Wesley Trumpler | Marine Artillery Operations Chief, OIF/OEF Veteran, Adventurer Feb 15, 2022

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Wesley Trumpler is a retired United States Marine Corps field artillery operations chief. Wes is also an avid hunter, outdoorsman and runner with his longest run being over 100 miles. Trumpler deployed to Iraq, Afghanistan and multiple other countries during his 20 year career in the Marines.
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Ep. 143 | Robert Miller | ANGLICO Marine, Fire Support Specialist, OIF I Veteran Feb 08, 2022

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Robert Miller is a retired Marine fire support man that has served with multiple ANGLICO and combat arms units. Rob and his ANGLICO team took part in the invasion of Iraq with the British 148 Battery and he continued to deploy in support of the Global War on Terror.
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Ep. 142 | Ryan Stevens | MARSOC JTAC, ANGLICO Marine, 10 x Combat Deployments Feb 01, 2022

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Ryan Stevens is a retired United States Marine Corps radio operator that served with 2d ANGLICO, Marine Raider Battalion, and Navy Special Warfare Development Group. Ryan has conducted 10 combat deployments and is the author of "Out of the Darkness: How a Special Operations Marine Found the Light." He and his wife are both retired from the Marine Corps and run Full Armor Farm in Maine.
Full Armor Farm: https://www.fullarmorfarm.com/
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Ep. 140 | William Bee | Marine Infantryman, 4 x Afghan War Vet, Purple Heart Jan 18, 2022

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William Bee was a Marine infantryman that was shot into unexpected notoriety when the Reuters photojournalist embedded with his team snapped a photo that would hit front pages worldwide. In this episode, we discuss Bee's deployments to Afghanistan and as part of the security forces in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba.
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Reference:
117 - Backpack-able radio for tactical use
148 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio
152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio
7-Ton - Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)
9-Line - CAS mission brief format
A&S - Assessment and Selection
AAV - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (Also called Tracks)
ABC - ANGLICO Basic Course
ANG - Air National Guard
ANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
BLT - Battalion Landing Team
BRC - Basic Reconnaissance Course
CAR - Combat Action Ribbon
CAS - Close Air Support
CCT - Combat Control Team
CLB - Combat Logistics Battalion
CO - Commanding Officer
COC - Command Operations Center
COP - Combat Outpost
Corpsman - Navy medic attached to Marines
EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
FAC - Forward Air Controller
FCT - Firepower Control Team
FDC - Fire Direction Control
FET - Female Engagement Team.
FSCC - Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.
GBU - Guided Bomb Unit
GLT - Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.
Hesco Barrier - Earthen filled barriers used to make or reinforce outposts
HMMWV - High mobility multi-wheeled vehicle
IED - Improvised Explosive Device
IOC - Infantry Officer's Course
JDAM - Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)
JTAC - Joint Terminal Attack Controller
LGTR - LASER Guided Training Round
M-ATV - MRAP All-terrain vehicle
MARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations Command
MART - Marines Awaiting Recon Training
M-ATV - MRAP All Terrain Vehicle
MCAS - Marine Corps Air Station
MCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
MCRD - Marine Corps Recruit Depot
MCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival
MCT - Marine Combat Training
MEB - Marine Expeditionary Brigade
MEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)
MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)
MSOT - Marine Special Operations Team
MTU - Marksmanship Training Unit
OCS - Officer Candidate School
OP - Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targets
PB - Patrol Base
PGM - Precision Guided Munitions
PID - Positive identification
PLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder
PosRep - Position Report
PSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.
RIP - Relief In Place
RO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)

Ep. 139 - Patrick Matisi - Combat Engineer, Sangin Valley Gun Club Moderator, Purple Heart Recipient Jan 11, 2022

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Patrick Matisi was a combat engineer tasked with conducting route clearance in the highly volatile Afghanistan villages of Marjah and Sangin during Operation Enduring Freedom. During Matisi's 2011 deployment, he was shot in the shoulder by an enemy marksman in Sangin.
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Support the podcast and website:
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Podcast Links:
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Reference:
117 - Backpack-able radio for tactical use
148 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio
152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio
7-Ton - Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)
9-Line - CAS mission brief format
A&S - Assessment and Selection
AAV - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (Also called Tracks)
ABC - ANGLICO Basic Course
ANG - Air National Guard
ANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company
BLT - Battalion Landing Team
BRC - Basic Reconnaissance Course
CAR - Combat Action Ribbon
CAS - Close Air Support
CCT - Combat Control Team
CLB - Combat Logistics Battalion
CO - Commanding Officer
COC - Command Operations Center
COP - Combat Outpost
Corpsman - Navy medic attached to Marines
EOD - Explosive Ordnance Disposal
FAC - Forward Air Controller
FCT - Firepower Control Team
FDC - Fire Direction Control
FET - Female Engagement Team.
FSCC - Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.
GBU - Guided Bomb Unit
GLT - Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.
Hesco Barrier - Earthen filled barriers used to make or reinforce outposts
HMMWV - High mobility multi-wheeled vehicle
IED - Improvised Explosive Device
IOC - Infantry Officer's Course
JDAM - Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)
JTAC - Joint Terminal Attack Controller
LGTR - LASER Guided Training Round
M-ATV - MRAP All-terrain vehicle
MARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations Command
MART - Marines Awaiting Recon Training
M-ATV - MRAP All Terrain Vehicle
MCAS - Marine Corps Air Station
MCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts Program
MCRD - Marine Corps Recruit Depot
MCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival
MCT - Marine Combat Training
MEB - Marine Expeditionary Brigade
MEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)
MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)
MSOT - Marine Special Operations Team
MTU - Marksmanship Training Unit
OCS - Officer Candidate School
OP - Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targets
PB - Patrol Base
PGM - Precision Guided Munitions
PID - Positive identification
PLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder
PosRep - Position Report
PSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.
RIP - Relief In Place
RO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)

Ep. 138 | Dale Comstock | Delta Operator, Green Beret, Private Military Contractor Jan 04, 2022

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Dale Comstock is a former US Army Delta Operator, Green Beret, private military contractor, and much more. Dale gives us a peek into his time with the elite Special Forces Operational Detachment Delta that includes his selection and missions he conducted. This was a really interesting interview and I look forward to our follow-up!
Dale's website: https://www.dalecomstock.com/
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Ep. 137 | Michael Farrell | ANGLICO Marine, Joint Fires Observer, Radio Operator Dec 28, 2021

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Michael is an old friend of the show and needs no introduction. In this episode we talk about all kinds of topics. Military shenanigans, what are NFTs, work life post service and more!
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Ep. 136 | Bryan Buckley | Marine Raider, Recon Marine, Infantry Officer, Bronze Star for Valor Dec 21, 2021

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Bryan Buckley joins us again to talk about the second half of his career (first half is Ep. 123). In this episode, we discuss the growth of MARSOC and its Raider Battalions, SOCOM's deadly summer in 2012, his work with the Helman Valley Grower's Company and more!
HVGC Website
https://www.hvgcompany.com/
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Ep. 135 | Gregory Raith | SOCOM JTAC and US Army Fire Support Specialist Dec 14, 2021

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Greg Raith is a 13F (fire support specialist) in the United States Army and serves as a JTAC with the Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Prior to working with SOCOM, Raith was a fire support instructor at Fort Sill, Oklahoma.
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