Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives.
Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.
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Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives.
Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.
Some content is not appropriate for children or listeners because of the graphic description of combat and other traumatic events.
Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com
Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer
Former Action Guys Podcast
1 hour 49 minutes
6 months ago
Ep. 232 | Blayne Smith | Special Forces, West Point, Armor Officer
Blayne Smith is a former Special Forces soldier that started his career off as an Armor Officer after graduating from West Point. Blayne deployed to both Iraq and Afghanistan before leaving the service and writing Perseverance Is Greater than Endurance.
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00:00:00 J Cramer Graphics Ad 00:00:30 Journey to West Point 00:06:08 The History and Heritage of West Point 00:11:59 Transitioning to the Army and Armor Branch 00:14:47 Pre-9/11 Military Training and Mindset 00:20:56 Iraq Combat Ops and Recon Missions 00:35:27 Surveillance and EOD Escort Missions 00:42:32 Combined Arms 00:46:54 Special Forces Selection Process 00:52:50 Moral Ambiguity in Special Operations 00:59:15 Insights from the Qualification Course 01:10:23 Building Team Cohesion | Team Dynamics and Training 01:14:48 Deployment Decisions and Responsibilities 01:19:09 Mission Objectives and Local Forces 01:24:53 Engagements and Tactical Challenges 01:32:22 Ambush Experiences and Lessons Learned 01:38:18 Leadership Under Pressure 01:43:09 Reflections on Loss and Moving Forward
Former Action Guys Podcast
Former Action Guys Podcast is a way for veterans, first responders and others to share their stories that the world has never heard in a casual, conversational format that allows a natural flow of information about their career and lives.
Justin Cramer is a former Marine JTAC Evaluator that completed 5 deployments to Iraq, Afghanistan, and on the USS Makin Island. Justin served with 1st ANGLICO, 10th Marine Regiment, 3rd Battalion 6th Marine Regiment and others before leaving the military after 12 years in 2018.
Some content is not appropriate for children or listeners because of the graphic description of combat and other traumatic events.
Support the show https://patreon.com/formeractionguys https://jcramergraphics.com https://ANGLICOshop.com
