Ep. 024 - Sgt Robert Meyer
This week's episode features my friend from 2nd Battalion 10th Marine Regiment, Sgt Robert Meyer. Robert is a Fire Direction Control Marine who worked in the 2/10 survey section and also deployed to Iraq with a Civil Affairs detachment. Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguysWebsite:https://jcramergraphics.com/Email:formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com#Spotify:https://open.spotify.com/show/6kMQEjfeOHB6qTRiV8FcLS#Google Play: https://play.google.com/music/m/Ismrwafkwzalvesfvy76p3s46hq?t=Former_Action_Guys_Podcast#Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/former-action-guys-podcast/id1475060182 #Spreaker: https://www.spreaker.com/show/former-action-guys-podcast7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement 7171 – 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 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 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 targetsPB – Patrol BasePSS-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
