MARSOC To T.REX ARMS Brand Rep, Interview W/ Brandon Wombough - Wreaking IIAVIC S01E03

Published on June 6, 2024
Duration: 60:41

This episode features an interview with Brandon Wombough, a former MARSOC operator and T.REX ARMS brand representative. The discussion covers his military career, including his role in special operations communications and drone operations, his transition to civilian life, and his experiences in competitive shooting sports like USPSA and Tactical Games. Wombough also shares insights into T.REX ARMS' product testing philosophy and the importance of continuous training and fitness.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Intro & Guest Introduction
  2. 01:11Wreaking Havoc Episode Start
  3. 01:45Brandon Wombough's Background
  4. 02:35Joining the Marine Corps & 9/11 Motivation
  5. 03:02Marine Corps Enlistment & MOS
  6. 04:09Communications & Electronics MOS
  7. 05:00MARSOC Pipeline & Selection
  8. 05:40MARSOC Operator Definition (0370, 0372, 8071)
  9. 06:30MARSOC Field Operations
  10. 07:05Training Pipeline Duration
  11. 07:20MARSOC Network Operator Courses (MNOC, ANOC, ENOC)
  12. 07:30Special Operations Training Course (STPC)
  13. 08:05Confidence After Training
  14. 09:17Military vs. Civilian Training Preparedness
  15. 10:34Experience vs. Basic Training
  16. 11:08Deployment Numbers & Experience
  17. 12:14Team Culture & Go-Getters
  18. 12:23MARSOC's 'Every Day is Selection' Mantra
  19. 13:08MARSOC Culture: Doing vs. Being
  20. 14:16Seeing Personnel Removed from Teams
  21. 15:10Deployment Photos & Drone Operations
  22. 15:34Drone Surveillance Role
  23. 16:19Team Photos & Weaponry (SR-25)
  24. 16:36Unique MOS Experience (8071)
  25. 17:16Sniper Role Clarification
  26. 17:19Crye Precision & Fanny Packs (Medical)
  27. 17:47Canadian Teammates & Engagement Distances
  28. 18:08Deployment Engagement Types (Small Arms vs. Heavy Weapons)
  29. 18:38Small Arms Engagement Percentage
  30. 19:00Puma Drone Operations
  31. 19:33Puma Drone Launch Methods
  32. 20:12Puma Drone Payload (No Explosives)
  33. 20:19Transitioning Out of the Military
  34. 20:36Medical Board & Divorce Impact
  35. 21:03Traumatic Brain Injuries (TBIs)
  36. 21:34Transition to Civilian Job (Gun Shop)
  37. 22:03Early T.REX ARMS Interviews
  38. 22:25Colonel Do's Outreach
  39. 23:05Med Board Results & T.REX ARMS Offer
  40. 23:14First Week at the Gun Store
  41. 23:40Appreciating Gun Store Work
  42. 24:01Transition to T.REX ARMS Content Rep
  43. 24:43Initial Reluctance for Camera Work
  44. 24:57Transition to T&E Team
  45. 25:06Dream Job: Testing Gear
  46. 25:22First Black Friday & Brand Rep Role
  47. 25:33Communicating on Camera
  48. 26:00Practice for On-Camera Performance
  49. 26:14Training Aspect: Military vs. Civilian
  50. 26:19Range Practice & Self-Recording
  51. 27:15Military Flat Range Shooting Experience
  52. 27:34USPSA Match & Finishing Last
  53. 28:01Civilian Shooting Speed & Proficiency
  54. 28:15Military vs. Civilian Marksmanship
  55. 28:50Live Fire Training on Deployment
  56. 29:25Ammunition Allotment & Range Size
  57. 30:15USPSA Match as Inciting Incident
  58. 30:39Training Frequency Post-USPSA Match
  59. 31:07USPSA Classifier Results (GM)
  60. 31:33Tactical Games Introduction
  61. 31:51Tactical Games - Carrying Weight
  62. 32:23Tactical Games Explained
  63. 32:47Tactical Games Shooting Style
  64. 33:16Two Gun Stages Performance
  65. 33:23Tactical Games Emphasis: Fitness
  66. 34:17Tactical Games - Sandbag Carry
  67. 34:40Challenging Fitness in Tactical Games
  68. 35:08Tactical Games: Barricades & Tank Traps
  69. 35:30Fitness for Shooting Performance
  70. 35:44Pistol vs. Rifle Shooting in Tactical Games
  71. 36:26Upcoming Tactical Games Event Loadout
  72. 36:40Enjoyment of Tactical Games
  73. 37:13Plan to Attend Tactical Games Event
  74. 37:26Current Fitness Routine
  75. 37:30Tactical Games Training Program
  76. 38:13Q&A Session Start
  77. 38:20Question: Defense Budget Allocation
  78. 39:27Sponsor Segment: T.REX ARMS & TLR7-HLX
  79. 40:04Weapon Light Technology Advancements
  80. 41:00TLR7-HLX Holster Compatibility Issues
  81. 41:23New Holster Compatibility with TLR7A
  82. 42:01Question: Medh on Speed Belt
  83. 42:27Question: Air Force ISR Drones (Draco)
  84. 43:50Question: Personal Growth Area
  85. 44:06Growth Through Faith Maturity
  86. 45:49Question: Favorite T.REX ARMS Project
  87. 45:53Favorite Project: Optic Testing
  88. 46:32Question: Transition Experience & Missing Military
  89. 46:46Not Missing the Marine Corps
  90. 46:52Christianity and Marine Corps Culture Conflict
  91. 47:16Question: Letting Go of Marine Corps Ways (Christian)
  92. 47:58Question: Returning to Military
  93. 48:38Hypothetical Military Return Scenario
  94. 49:26Question: Civilian Competence Template
  95. 50:00Lack of Universal Civilian Training Standards
  96. 50:57Difficulty in Civilian Scenario Training
  97. 52:39OPFOR Unit Depth and Evolution
  98. 53:30Question: Military Falling Behind in Training Fundamentals
  99. 53:39Civilian Market Ahead in Marksmanship
  100. 54:38Training Perspective: Too Safe vs. Speed
  101. 55:14Question: Tackling Second Amendment Misconceptions
  102. 55:26Making a Difference Locally
  103. 56:05In-Person Interaction vs. Online Platforms
  104. 56:56End of Transcript

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