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	Podcast:		Former Action Guys Podcast
	Episode:		Ep. 039 - Capt Amanda Huffman
	Category:		Society & Culture
	Duration:		02:09:21
	Publish Date:		2020-03-22 23:16:41
	Description:		Amanda Huffman is a former United States Air Force civil engineering officer that attached to a United States Army Provisional Reconstruction Team for a deployment to Afghanistan in 2010. She now hosts the Women of the Military Podcast. Amanda is the first Air Force person I've had on the show so it was interesting comparing and contrasting my former life as an enlisted Marine to her former life as an Air Force officer. Especially, since we both worked as advisors that interacted closely with our Aghan counterparts. Amanda details the struggles of trying to succeed at the seemingly out-of-touch mission of building modern structures in an area where people live in an agrarian society that consists of sleeping outdoors and living in mud buildings. On top of the bureaucratic issues, workmanship and standards of quality differs between the two societies and project timelines suffered as a result. We also cover the effects of internal strife with a unit and how it can affect missions in a combat zone. In addition to discussing life around FOB Morales Frazier, we describe our lives outside of the military and difficulties veterans face interacting with their civilian counterparts. Another great episode in the books! www.airmantomom.com As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show! YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTube Spotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguys GooglePlay: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogle ApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple iHeartRadio: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysiheartr... Contact: Website: www.jcramergraphics.com Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcramergraph... Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com Reference: 152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio 7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.) ABC - ANGLICO Basic Course ANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company BLT – Battalion Landing Team BRC - Basic Reconnaissance Course CAR – Combat Action Ribbon CLB – Combat Logistics Battalion CO - Commanding Officer COC – Command Operations Center 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 FOB - Forward Operating Base 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 HMMWV – High mobility multi-wheeled vehicle IED – Improvised Explosive Device JDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb) JTAC – Joint Terminal Attack Controller M-ATV – MRAP All-terrain vehicle MCRD - Marine Corps Recruit Depot MEU – 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 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 ROMAD - Radio Operator, Mechanic, and Driver SACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship) SALT – Supporting Arms Liaison Team 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
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