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Aren Brandfass

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Paul Smith

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Mike Carr

Christopher Herr

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Cody Anderson

Cody Anderson &amp; Aren Brandfass are MARSOC plank holders and each did multiple deployments with the Marine Raiders. After leaving the military, both men supported Special Operations Command as contractors.Support the showpatreon.com/formeractionguysjcramergraphics.comANGLICOshop.comCody and Aren's Podcastinstagram.com/stranger_pod/00:00:00 Intro | MARSOC Farming Network00:01:57 Fratricide in Afghanistan00:06:57 EOD Enablers00:10:14 Marine Raiders and Recon Cultural Differences00:14:57 Selections are Becoming Less Physical00:16:59 MARSOC and Ranger Deployments Compared00:20:03 Lance Corporal's are the Badasses00:23:44 Targeting | Collateral Damage Estimates00:27:22 Military Drone Deep Dive00:32:51 Changes in Conflicts00:39:47 Two Systems00:45:56 Phones are Tracking Devices | Digital Marketing00:53:06 Is the Daily Wire Propaganda?01:00:22 Problems in the System01:07:54 Politics01:19:33 Calling Out Corruption01:37:56 Bad Leaders

Cody Anderson &amp; Aren Brandfass are MARSOC plank holders and each did multiple deployments with the Marine Raiders. After leaving the military, both men supported Special Operations Command as contractors. Support the show <a href="https://patreon.com/formeractionguys" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">patreon.com/formeractionguys</a> <a href="https://jcramergraphics.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">jcramergraphics.com</a> <a href="https://ANGLICOshop.com" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">ANGLICOshop.com</a> Cody and Aren's Podcast <a href="https://instagram.com/stranger_pod/" rel="noreferrer noopener nofollow" target="_blank">instagram.com/stranger_pod/</a> 00:00:00 Intro | MARSOC Farming Network 00:01:57 Fratricide in Afghanistan 00:06:57 EOD Enablers 00:10:14 Marine Raiders and Recon Cultural Differences 00:14:57 Selections are Becoming Less Physical 00:16:59 MARSOC and Ranger Deployments Compared 00:20:03 Lance Corporal's are the Badasses 00:23:44 Targeting | Collateral Damage Estimates 00:27:22 Military Drone Deep Dive 00:32:51 Changes in Conflicts 00:39:47 Two Systems 00:45:56 Phones are Tracking Devices | Digital Marketing 00:53:06 Is the Daily Wire Propaganda? 01:00:22 Problems in the System 01:07:54 Politics 01:19:33 Calling Out Corruption 01:37:56 Bad Leaders

Ep. 186 | Cody Anderson & Aren Brandfass | MARSOC Plank Holders

Aren Brandfass is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served as a Marine infantryman, sniper, sniper instructor Reconnaissance Marine, and Marine Raider. Since leaving the service, Brandfass has worked as a military contractor that supports SOCOM in different capacities and he also co-hosts the Stranger by the Hour Podcast.Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast?https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and website: www.jcramergraphics.com www.ANGLICOshop.comPodcast Links:YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleSocial Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Reference:117 - Backpack-able radio for tactical use148 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio152 - 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 formatA&amp;S - Assessment and SelectionAAV - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (Also called Tracks)ABC - 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 TrainingM-ATV - MRAP All Terrain VehicleMCAS - Marine Corps Air StationMCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramMCRD - Marine Corps Recruit DepotMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMCT - Marine Combat TrainingMEB - Marine Expeditionary BrigadeMEU - 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 MunitionsPID - Positive identificationPLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportPSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program.RIP - Relief In PlaceRO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)

Aren Brandfass is a veteran of the United States Marine Corps and served as a Marine infantryman, sniper, sniper instructor Reconnaissance Marine, and Marine Raider. Since leaving the service, Brandfass has worked as a military contractor that supports SOCOM in different capacities and he also co-hosts the Stranger by the Hour Podcast. Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? <a href="https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5</a> Support the podcast and website: <a href="http://www.jcramergraphics.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jcramergraphics.com</a> <a href="http://www.ANGLICOshop.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.ANGLICOshop.com</a> Podcast Links: 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> ApplePodcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple</a> Social Media: 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> Reference: 117 - Backpack-able radio for tactical use 148 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio 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 A&amp;S - Assessment and Selection AAV - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (Also called Tracks) 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 M-ATV - MRAP All Terrain Vehicle 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 MEB - Marine Expeditionary Brigade 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 PID - Positive identification PLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position Report PSS-SOF - Precision Strike Suite Special Operations Forces. Targeting program. RIP - Relief In Place RO - Radio Operator (Sometimes called an RTO)

Ep. 145 - Aren Brandfass - MARSOC Critical Skills Operator, Sniper Instructor, Podcaster

Aren Brandfass spent more than 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and served as a machine gunner, sniper, Recon Marine, Marine Raider and more. In this episode, we discuss Aren's pre-9/11 career and his decision to get out of the Marines. He then describes signing back up after 9/11 and taking part in the invasion of Iraq as a sniper with 2nd Battalion 1st Marines.Following his deployment to Iraq, Aren was assigned as an instructor at the Marine Corps legendary Sniper School. Aren was ready to take his career to the next level by attending Basic Reconnaissance Course and joining the legendary 1st Recon Battalion.Check out the entire story on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more!Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast?https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5 Support the podcast and website: www.jcramergraphics.com www.ANGLICOshop.comPodcast Links:YouTube: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysYouTubeSpotify: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApplePodcast: http://bit.ly/formeractionguysAppleSocial Media:Instagram: www.instagram.com/formeractionguys Instagram: www.instagram.com/jcramergraphics Twitter: https://twitter.com/4meractionguys Reference:117 - Backpack-able radio for tactical use148 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio152 - 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 formatA&amp;S - Assessment and SelectionAAV - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (Also called Tracks)ABC - 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 TrainingM-ATV - MRAP All Terrain VehicleMCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts ProgramMCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water SurvivalMCT - Marine Combat TrainingMEB - Marine Expeditionary BrigadeMEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment)MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle)MSOT - Marine Special Operations TeamOCS - Officer Candidate SchoolOP - Observation Post. An area where forward observers spot enemy positions and conduct fire missions on targetsPB - Patrol BasePGM - Precision Guided MunitionsPID - Positive identificationPLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position ReportRIP - Relief In PlaceRO - 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 PartyWater Dogs - Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilitiesVBIED - Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device

Aren Brandfass spent more than 20 years in the United States Marine Corps and served as a machine gunner, sniper, Recon Marine, Marine Raider and more. In this episode, we discuss Aren's pre-9/11 career and his decision to get out of the Marines. He then describes signing back up after 9/11 and taking part in the invasion of Iraq as a sniper with 2nd Battalion 1st Marines. Following his deployment to Iraq, Aren was assigned as an instructor at the Marine Corps legendary Sniper School. Aren was ready to take his career to the next level by attending Basic Reconnaissance Course and joining the legendary 1st Recon Battalion. Check out the entire story on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, Spotify and more! Want to be on the Former Action Guys Podcast? <a href="https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">https://forms.gle/9MuoSkzBUgNiVgPu5</a> Support the podcast and website: <a href="http://www.jcramergraphics.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.jcramergraphics.com</a> <a href="http://www.ANGLICOshop.com" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">www.ANGLICOshop.com</a> Podcast Links: 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> ApplePodcast: <a href="http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple" rel="noopener nofollow" target="_blank">http://bit.ly/formeractionguysApple</a> Social Media: 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> Reference: 117 - Backpack-able radio for tactical use 148 - Walkie-talkie style tactical radio 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 A&amp;S - Assessment and Selection AAV - Assault Amphibious Vehicle (Also called Tracks) 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 M-ATV - MRAP All Terrain Vehicle MCMAP - Marine Corps Martial Arts Program MCIWS - Marine Corps Instructor of Water Survival MCT - Marine Combat Training MEB - Marine Expeditionary Brigade MEU - Marine Expeditionary Unit (Unit attached to ships for deployment) MRAP - Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored vehicle) MSOT - Marine Special Operations Team 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 PID - Positive identification PLDR - Portable Lightweight Designator Rangefinder PosRep - Position Report RIP - Relief In Place 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 Water Dogs - Logistics Marines in charge of purifying water and running sanitation facilities VBIED - Vehicle-borne improvised explosive device