Christopher Herr's guest appearances

Christopher Herr

Humanists Take on the World

Former Action Guys Podcast

Rob Palmer

Michael Carr

Paul Smith

Peter Boghossian

Ali Rizvi

Shelley Segal

Noah Lugeons

Andrew Seidel

Mandisa Thomas

Dave Warnock

Eli Bosnick

Chris King

Callie Wright

Andrew Torrez

Trav Mamone

OwlTail

SSgt Christopher Herr was an east coast Marine fire support man that was part of 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment's helicopter assault during the battle for Marjah, Afghanistan. Herr and Marines from multiple units conducted combat operations to clear Taliban and insurgent fighters from the town located in Helmand Province. We discuss the attack, his use of fire support assets during the battle, a failed javelin shot and what life was like in sustained combat.As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show!http://northtowerstudio.com/ YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGooglePlay: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysGoogleApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleContact: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 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 DeviceIOC - Infantry Officer's CourseJDAM - 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 UnitOCS - Officer Candidate SchoolOP - 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

SSgt Christopher Herr was an east coast Marine fire support man that was part of 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment's helicopter assault during the battle for Marjah, Afghanistan. Herr and Marines from multiple units conducted combat operations to clear Taliban and insurgent fighters from the town located in Helmand Province. We discuss the attack, his use of fire support assets during the battle, a failed javelin shot and what life was like in sustained combat. As always, make sure to subscribe and share the show! <a href="http://northtowerstudio.com/" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://northtowerstudio.com/</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> 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 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 IOC - Infantry Officer's Course 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 OCS - Officer Candidate School 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. 084 - SSgt Christopher Herr - Marine Fire Support Man, Contractor and Musician

Justin Griffith

00:00 INTRODUCTION01:41 FEEDBACKKudos from Neil and mixed reviews on iTunes. If you think there's room for improvement and we know there is, please email us at contact@htotw.com with specifics on what we can do better.05:27 THIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 16 1896 - Gold discovered in the Yukon 1948 - Babe Ruth dies 1958 - Madonna is born 1977 - Elvis Presley dies 1972 - Moroccan king survives attack by own air force12:59 SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Curiosity has landed Curiosity pictures OTA software upgrade Only a 2MP camera? Two HIV patients now non-reactive Neolithic logging Size does matter, at least it does if your a rhinoceros beetle Ozone hole forming over the US30:14 POLITICS/RELIGION/CULTURE Sikh temple shooting. For more information on Sikhism check out the article in Wikipedia Giant idol found in Turkey New photo of Nessie Taped German Olympic beach volleyball player, but not the good kind, pervert44:33 INTERVIEWSGT Justin Griffith, USA, is the Military Director for American Atheists and was the project lead for the original Rock Beyond Belief at Fort Brag and SSgt Christopher Herr, USMC, is the project lead for Rock Beyond Belief 2 that is being planned for Camp Pendleton. The official Rock Beyond Belief website Rock Beyond Belief on Freethought Blogs Facebook - Rock Beyond Belief | Justin Griffith | Chris Herr | Paul Loebe Rock Beyond Belief/Justin Griffith on TwitterThe views expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the views of the DoD, US Army, or US Marine Corp.You can email us at contact@htotw.com, leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666, find us blogging at www.dwnomad.com, and like us on Facebook.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.Support the show

00:00 INTRODUCTION01:41 FEEDBACKKudos from Neil and mixed reviews on iTunes. If you think there's room for improvement and we know there is, please email us at contact@htotw.com with specifics on what we can do better.05:27 THIS DAY IN HISTORY - August 16 1896 - Gold discovered in the Yukon 1948 - Babe Ruth dies 1958 - Madonna is born 1977 - Elvis Presley dies 1972 - Moroccan king survives attack by own air force12:59 SCIENCE/TECHNOLOGY Curiosity has landed Curiosity pictures OTA software upgrade Only a 2MP camera? Two HIV patients now non-reactive Neolithic logging Size does matter, at least it does if your a rhinoceros beetle Ozone hole forming over the US30:14 POLITICS/RELIGION/CULTURE Sikh temple shooting. For more information on Sikhism check out the article in Wikipedia Giant idol found in Turkey New photo of Nessie Taped German Olympic beach volleyball player, but not the good kind, pervert44:33 INTERVIEWSGT Justin Griffith, USA, is the Military Director for American Atheists and was the project lead for the original Rock Beyond Belief at Fort Brag and SSgt Christopher Herr, USMC, is the project lead for Rock Beyond Belief 2 that is being planned for Camp Pendleton. The official Rock Beyond Belief website Rock Beyond Belief on Freethought Blogs Facebook - Rock Beyond Belief | Justin Griffith | Chris Herr | Paul Loebe Rock Beyond Belief/Justin Griffith on TwitterThe views expressed by our guests are their own and do not represent the views of the DoD, US Army, or US Marine Corp.You can email us at contact@htotw.com, leave us a voice mail message at (541) 203-0666, find us blogging at <a href="http://www.dwnomad.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.dwnomad.com</a>, and like us on Facebook.Theme music is provided by Sturdy Fred.<a href="https://www.patreon.com/htotw" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">Support the show</a>

Episode 8 – Foxhole Atheists with Justin Griffith and Christopher Herr