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Retired Deputy Sheriff and owner of Gold Hill Canine, Ashley Smentek, is back on the show to talk about some current events in order to add a police perspective to the conversation. It was an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. If you haven't heard Smentek's full story then check out Ep. 041 for more information.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: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 CourseANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBLT - Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR - Combat Action RibbonCAS - Close Air SupportCLB - Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC - Command Operations CenterCOP - Combat OutpostCorpsman - 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 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 DriverSACC - Supporting Arms Coordination Center (FSCC on a ship)SALT - Supporting Arms Liaison TeamSERE - Survive, Evade, Resist, EscapeSOCS - Special Operations Capabilities SpecialistSOI - School of InfantryS 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

Retired Deputy Sheriff and owner of Gold Hill Canine, Ashley Smentek, is back on the show to talk about some current events in order to add a police perspective to the conversation. It was an interesting and thought-provoking conversation. If you haven't heard Smentek's full story then check out Ep. 041 for more information. As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show! 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/jcramergraphics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/formeractionguys" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/formeractionguys</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 ANGLICO - Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Company BLT - Battalion Landing Team BRC - Basic Reconnaissance Course CAR - Combat Action Ribbon CAS - Close Air Support 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 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 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 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. 062 - Ashley Smentek

On this episode, we continue our discussion on mental health. We’re joined by special guest Ashley Smentek a 20+ year retired Law Enforcement Officer, Entrepreneur and Father. John and I met Ashley through mutual friends while getting back into Mountain biking. In this episode, Ashley shares some of his personal battles with Mental Health and how he’s been able to trudge forward.

On this episode, we continue our discussion on mental health. We’re joined by special guest Ashley Smentek a 20+ year retired Law Enforcement Officer, Entrepreneur and Father. John and I met Ashley through mutual friends while getting back into Mountain biking. In this episode, Ashley shares some of his personal battles with Mental Health and how he’s been able to trudge forward.

Episode 003 - Special Guest Ashley Smentek

Ashley Smentek is a retired deputy sheriff and now runs Gold Hill Canine in Northern California. Not only did Ashley work as a patrol officer, he also served as part of a helicopter team and worked for 3 years within the jail system. We talked a lot about recent officer-involved shootings and other incidents that have put the spotlight on the men and women in blue. His perspective on some of those matters and the use of body cams and other recording devices is really interesting and brings context to situations that civilians may not have considered. Another really great episode.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.comInstagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphicsInstagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguysTwitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguysFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/jcramergraph...Email: formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.comReference:152 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio7-Ton – Medium Tactical Vehicle Replacement (Dump truck-sized military vehicle for hauling troops, supplies, etc.)ABC - ANGLICO Basic CourseANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison CompanyBattery - Each artillery battery has six guns. Each battalion has three firing batteries and one headquarters battery. BLT – Battalion Landing TeamBRC - Basic Reconnaissance CourseCAR – Combat Action RibbonCLB – Combat Logistics BattalionCO - Commanding OfficerCOC – Command Operations CenterCOP - Combat Outpost Corpsman – Navy medic attached to MarinesEOD – Explosive Ordnance DisposalExcal - Excalibur 155mm GPS-guided artillery roundFAC - Forward Air Controller. A pilot that is also qualified as a JTAC on the ground.FCT – Firepower Control TeamFDC – Fire Direction ControlFET – Female Engagement TeamFOB - Forward Operating BaseFSCC – Fire Support Coordination Center. Where fire missions are deconflicted and approved prior to shooting.FTO - Field Training Officer. The person that trains a new police officer on the streets.GBU – Guided Bomb Unit GLT – Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan.HE - High explosive or heavy equipmentHesco Barrier – Earthen filled barriersHMMWV – High mobility multi-wheeled vehicleIED – Improvised Explosive DeviceJDAM – Joint Direct Attack Munition (GPS guided bomb)JTAC – Joint Terminal Attack ControllerLHD - Navy ship designed to transport Marines and launch Harrier and F-35 jetsM-ATV – MRAP All-terrain vehicleMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMEU – 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 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 TeamS 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 facilitiesWP - White PhosphorousVBIED – Vehicle-borne improvised explosive deviceVT - Variable Timing fuze

Ashley Smentek is a retired deputy sheriff and now runs Gold Hill Canine in Northern California. Not only did Ashley work as a patrol officer, he also served as part of a helicopter team and worked for 3 years within the jail system. We talked a lot about recent officer-involved shootings and other incidents that have put the spotlight on the men and women in blue. His perspective on some of those matters and the use of body cams and other recording devices is really interesting and brings context to situations that civilians may not have considered. Another really great episode. As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show! 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/jcramergraphics" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics</a> Instagram: <a href="http://www.instagram.com/formeractionguys" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.instagram.com/formeractionguys</a> Twitter: <a href="https://twitter.com/4meractionguys" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/4meractionguys</a> Facebook: <a href="https://www.facebook.com/jcramergraph.." rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.facebook.com/jcramergraph..</a>. Email: <a href="mailto:formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com">formeractionguyspodcast@gmail.com</a> 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 Battery - Each artillery battery has six guns. Each battalion has three firing batteries and one headquarters battery. BLT – Battalion Landing Team BRC - Basic Reconnaissance Course CAR – Combat Action Ribbon CLB – Combat Logistics Battalion CO - Commanding Officer COC – Command Operations Center COP - Combat Outpost Corpsman – Navy medic attached to Marines EOD – Explosive Ordnance Disposal Excal - Excalibur 155mm GPS-guided artillery round FAC - Forward Air Controller. A pilot that is also qualified as a JTAC on the ground. 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. FTO - Field Training Officer. The person that trains a new police officer on the streets. GBU – Guided Bomb Unit GLT – Georgian Liaison Team. Georgian military advisors in Afghanistan. HE - High explosive or heavy equipment 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 LHD - Navy ship designed to transport Marines and launch Harrier and F-35 jets 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 WP - White Phosphorous VBIED – Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device VT - Variable Timing fuze