MGySgt Michael Garcia's guest appearances

MGySgt Michael Garcia

Former Action Guys Podcast

Michael Carr

Paul Smith

CHRISTOPHER WALKER

Jack Murphy

Fred Galvin

Dale Comstock

Sean O'Brien

David James

Robert Miller

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Geraint Jones

Michael Golembesky

David Armstrong

Mike Carr

Christopher Herr

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Michael Garcia's career as a fire support specialist spans almost four decades and multiple conflicts.Garcia is a veteran of multiple conflicts but we focus on the Gulf War and ANGLICO's role in supporting the invasion and specifically what occurred during the Battle of Khafji that he and his Marines were involved with.The podcast also includes general discussions detailing the differences between artillery training when Garcia came into the Marines compared to today. We also consider the makeup of Marine Corps artillery in the wake of General Berger's decision to limit tube artillery battalions in favor of rocket artillery. As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!Old Breed Rugby: https://www.oldbreedrugby.org/Operation Vet Fit: https://www.operationvetfit.org/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/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com Reference:117 - Backpackable radio for tactical use152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton - Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)9-Line - CAS mission brief formatABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANG - Air National GuardANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT - Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR - Combat Action RibbonCAS - Close Air SupportCCT - Combat Control TeamCLB - Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC - Command Operations CenterCOP - Combat OutpostCorpsman - Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD - Explosive Ordnance DisposalFAC - Forward Air Controller or Field Artillery ChiefFCT - 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 barriers used to make or reinforce outpostsHMMWV - High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED - Improvised Explosive DeviceJDAM - Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC - Joint Terminal Attack ControllerLGTR - LASER Guided Training RoundM-ATV - MRAP All-terrain vehicleMARSOC - Marine Corps Special Operations CommandMART - Marines Awaiting Recon TrainingMCAS - Marine Corps Air StationMCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMCT - Marine Combat TrainingMEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)MSOT - Marine Special Operations TeamMTU - Marksmanship Training UnitOP - 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 Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)ROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and DriverR&amp;S - Reconnaissance and SurveillanceSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT - Supporting Arms Liaison TeamSERE - Survive, Evade, Resist, EscapeSOCS - Special Operations Capabilities SpecialistSOI - School of InfantrySOTG - Special Operations Training GroupS 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

Michael Garcia's career as a fire support specialist spans almost four decades and multiple conflicts. Garcia is a veteran of multiple conflicts but we focus on the Gulf War and ANGLICO's role in supporting the invasion and specifically what occurred during the Battle of Khafji that he and his Marines were involved with. The podcast also includes general discussions detailing the differences between artillery training when Garcia came into the Marines compared to today. We also consider the makeup of Marine Corps artillery in the wake of General Berger's decision to limit tube artillery battalions in favor of rocket artillery. As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show! Old Breed Rugby: <a href="https://www.oldbreedrugby.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.oldbreedrugby.org/</a> Operation Vet Fit: <a href="https://www.operationvetfit.org/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.operationvetfit.org/</a> YouTube: <a href="http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTube" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTube</a> Spotify: <a href="http://bit.ly/formeractionguys" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/formeractionguys</a> GooglePlay: <a href="http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogle" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogle</a> ApplePodcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple</a> iHeartRadio: <a href="http://bit.ly/formeractionguysiheartr.." rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/formeractionguysiheartr..</a>. Contact: Website: <a href="http://www.jcramergraphics.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jcramergraphics.com</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/formeractionguys" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/formeractionguys</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/4meractionguys" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/4meractionguys</a> Email: <a href="mailto:formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com">formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com</a> Reference: 117 - Backpackable radio for tactical use 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 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 or Field Artillery Chief 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 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 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 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 OP - Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targets PB - Patrol Base PGM - Precision Guided Munitions PLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position Report PSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program. RO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO) ROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and Driver R&amp;S - Reconnaissance and Surveillance SACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship) SALT - Supporting Arms Liaison Team SERE - Survive, Evade, Resist, Escape SOCS - Special Operations Capabilities Specialist SOI - School of Infantry SOTG - Special Operations Training Group S Shops - S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intelligence), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication) SVBIED - Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive device TACP - Tactical Air Control Party Taco Rice - Greasy food for drunk Marines stationed in Okinawa Water Dogs - Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilities VBIED - Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

Ep. 068 - MGySgt Michael Garcia - Marine Fire Support Man and Battle of Al-Khafji (Gulf War) Veteran