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Ep. 054 | LtCol David Armstrong | Marine Artillery Officer and JTAC

Ep. 054 | LtCol David Armstrong | Marine Artillery Officer and JTAC

FromFormer Action Guys Podcast


Ep. 054 | LtCol David Armstrong | Marine Artillery Officer and JTAC

FromFormer Action Guys Podcast

ratings:
Length:
213 minutes
Released:
Jun 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

LtCol David Armstrong is on the podcast with us this week. David is a former Marine artillery officer whose career took many interesting turns over the years. Armstrong was at Ft. Sill during planning for the Gulf War and missed out on deploying because of how quick the war ended. He eventually got what he asked for and was sent to Somalia as an attachment from 11th Marines and was able to conduct fire missions and control air assets during multiple engagements. Armstrong also served with 1st ANGLICO and goes into details about his time with the unit and some of the different professionals he worked with. We also discuss different ANGLICO missions, jump training and moving the unit from Del Mar to its current location in the Las Flores area aboard Camp Pendleton.Finally, Armstrong covers the Marine Heritage Foundation and the different projects they are funding for the Marine Corps Museum. He discusses individual exhibits and some future plans for the museum. As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGooglePlay: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogleApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleiHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysiheartr...Contact:Website: www.jcramergraphics.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com Reference:152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)7171 – Patrol Base in AfghanistanABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT – Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR – Combat Action RibbonCLB – Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC – Command Operations CenterCorpsman – Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD – Explosive Ordnance DisposalFAC - Forward Air ControllerFCT – Firepower Control TeamFDC – Fire Direction ControlFET – 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 barriersHMMWV – High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED – Improvised Explosive DeviceJDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC – Joint Terminal Attack ControllerM-ATV – MRAP All-terrain vehicleMARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations CommandMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMEU – Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP – Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)MSOT - Marine Special Operations TeamOP – Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPB – Patrol BasePGM – Precision Guided MunitionsPLDR – Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportPSS-SOF – Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RO – Radio OperatorROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and DriverSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT – Supporting Arms Liaison TeamSERE - Survive, Evade, Resist, EscapeSOCS - Special Operations Capabilities SpecialistS Shops – S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)SVBIED – Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceTACP - Tactical Air Control PartyTaco Rice - Greasy food for drunk Marines stationed in OkinawaWater Dogs – Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED – Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device
Released:
Jun 8, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives. Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC-E that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.Some content is not appropriate for children or listeners because of the graphic description of combat and other traumatic events.