Ep. 006 – Maj Michael Cullen – Marine Corps AH-1W Pilot and FAC



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Episode 006 of the Former Motion Guys Podcast focuses on Marine Corps AH-1W WTI pilot and 1st Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Firm (ANGLICO) Ahead Air Controller (FAC), Main Michael “Archer” Cullen.

Throughout this episode we first talk about the method Archer accomplished so as to grow to be a Marine officer and aviator. We additionally talk about his deployment to Afghanistan, his time with 1st ANGLICO, transitioning from the Marines into the company world and what he’s as much as at the moment.

As a result of Archer is our first officer visitor, I ask particular particulars relating to his coaching at Officer Candidate College and distinction them with my very own experiences from Parris Island. We then talk about the screening course of and main coaching occasions concerned in turning into a Naval Aviator. Particularly, his ideas about flying the T-34 and TH-37 aircrafts.

Following that, Archer particulars his AH-1W Cobra particular coaching he acquired earlier than being assigned to the Gunfighters (HMLA-369) for his or her deployment in help of Operation Enduring Freedom. Throughout this portion of the podcast we talk about totally different engagements and weapons results in the actual world.

Following his deployment to Afghanistan he attended Weapons and Ways Teacher (WTI) Course after which later ordered to 1st ANGLICO to finish his floor tour. Him and I element our time collectively at ANGLICO and on a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU) deployment.

Lastly, Archer descries leaving the Marine Corps to work in company America, overlaying the great and unhealthy. He additionally explains his reasoning for leaving his company job to attend a Grasp’s of Enterprise for Veterans program on the College of Southern California.

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Glossary:
7-Ton – Medium Tactical Automobile Alternative
ANGLICO – Air Naval Gunfire Liaison Firm
BLT – Battalion Touchdown Staff
EOD – Explosive Ordnance Disposal
FAC – Ahead Air Controller (Pilot that could be a JTAC)
FCT – Firepower Management Staff
GBU – Guided Bomb Unit
GLT – Georgian Liaison Staff (Georgian army advisors)
Hesco Barrier – Earthen crammed boundaries
HMMWV – Excessive mobility multi-wheeled car
IED – Improvised Explosive Gadget
JDAM – Joint Direct Assault Munition (GPS guided bomb)
JTAC – Joint Terminal Assault Controller
M-ATV – MRAP All-terrain car
MRAP – Mine Resistant Ambush Protected (armored car)
RO – Radio Operator
SALT – Supporting Arms Liaison Staff
S Retailers – S-1 (Administration), S-2 (Intel), S-3 (Operations), S-4 (Logistics), S-6 (Communication)
SVBIED – Suicide vehicle-borne improvised explosive gadget
VBIED – Automobile-borne improvised explosive gadget

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