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Ep. 028 | Maj Christopher Walker | Marine Corps Field Artillery Officer and JTAC
Ep. 028 | Maj Christopher Walker | Marine Corps Field Artillery Officer and JTAC
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Length:
160 minutes
Released:
Feb 11, 2020
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Podcast episode
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Great episode this week. Chris is a reservist now but previously served with 11th Marines, 1/7, and 1st ANGLICO. In addition to being an artillery officer and JTAC, Chris is a working actor with appearances in Punisher, The Blacklist and most recently Ray Donovan. During this episode we discuss his two deployments with 1/7, including their 2012 deployment to Sangin. We also get into our deployment on the 11th MEU as the ANGLICO Detachment and what led him to begin acting. Contact:Website: www.jcramergraphics.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphicsInstagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguysTwitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcramergraphics/Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.comGlossary:7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement7171 – Patrol Base in AfghanistanANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT – Battalion Landing TeamCAR – Combat Action RibbonCLB – Combat Logistics BattalionCOC – Command Operations CenterCorpsman – Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD – Explosive Ordnance DisposalFCT – Firepower Control TeamFDO - Fire Direction OfficerFET – Female Engagement Team.FOB - Forward Operating BaseFSC - Fire Support CoordinatorFSCC – Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.GBU – Guided Bomb UnitGLT – Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.Hesco Barrier – Earthen filled barriersHMMWV – High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED – Improvised Explosive DeviceJDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC – Joint Terminal Attack ControllerLCAC - Landing Craft Air Cushion (Navy hovercraft)M-ATV – MRAP All-terrain vehicleMEU – Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP – Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)OP – Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPSS-SOF – Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RO – Radio OperatorSALT – Supporting Arms Liaison TeamS Shops – S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED – Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceWater Dogs – Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED – Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
Released:
Feb 11, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode
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