Some of our friends and family have asked What does Troy actually DO? Well, saying he is a Marine is a generalization. Most people familiar with the military will quickly ask What is his MOS? (In civilian talk: What is his job title?)
Troy is a field artillery officer. In civilian terms, this means he shoots really big bullets out of really big guns. Every redneck boy's dream right?
You might be thinking: Does he do this everyday at work??
He wishes! No, he runs business around the office on a daily basis: planning training, disciplining trouble makers, and doing all of those Marine- like things I don't understand. When he leaves for training, (like right now) he actually gets to fulfill every little boy's dream and shoot all sorts of different bullets from those big guns.
There have been a few great articles about Troy's unit and what they are doing in Korea right now. Just thought some of you back home would like a small glimpse into the work that Troy is doing over there.
Troy is a field artillery officer. In civilian terms, this means he shoots really big bullets out of really big guns. Every redneck boy's dream right?
You might be thinking: Does he do this everyday at work??
He wishes! No, he runs business around the office on a daily basis: planning training, disciplining trouble makers, and doing all of those Marine- like things I don't understand. When he leaves for training, (like right now) he actually gets to fulfill every little boy's dream and shoot all sorts of different bullets from those big guns.
There have been a few great articles about Troy's unit and what they are doing in Korea right now. Just thought some of you back home would like a small glimpse into the work that Troy is doing over there.
Here are some photos stolen from the unit Facebook page. Not a fan yet? Type 3/12 King of Battle into your Facebook search bar and hit "Like" to become part of the information jackpot.
Troy is not actually in any of these photos since he was with the first group to depart who set things up. This is the type of transportation he had to take on the way over, though. :)
Troy is not actually in any of these photos since he was with the first group to depart who set things up. This is the type of transportation he had to take on the way over, though. :)
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| A bunch of Marines loading onto a high speed ship for the trip to Korea. |
FAQ's
What is 3/12?
3/12 is an abbreviation for Troy's unit. It can also be listed as 3d Battalion 12th Marines. Each artillery unit has a different number assigned to it, so 3/12 is essentially a way to say where he works and what job he does.
What do they say "King of Battle"?
It is sort of like a nickname for Field Artillerymen.
Some say this nickname roots from of the mass damage that can be caused by artillery at war. Others say it is because artillerymen are necessary to rule the battlefield.
The one I most prefer is that the King of Battle is no use without his Queen (much like in a Chess game, or our house ;)). The "Queens of Battle" are infantrymen who arm the front lines. They use artillery to help plan and implement effective attacks on their enemy.
Either way, it is a statement of pride for an artilleryman to claim he is "The King of Battle".
What is 3/12?
3/12 is an abbreviation for Troy's unit. It can also be listed as 3d Battalion 12th Marines. Each artillery unit has a different number assigned to it, so 3/12 is essentially a way to say where he works and what job he does.
What do they say "King of Battle"?
It is sort of like a nickname for Field Artillerymen.
Some say this nickname roots from of the mass damage that can be caused by artillery at war. Others say it is because artillerymen are necessary to rule the battlefield.
The one I most prefer is that the King of Battle is no use without his Queen (much like in a Chess game, or our house ;)). The "Queens of Battle" are infantrymen who arm the front lines. They use artillery to help plan and implement effective attacks on their enemy.
Either way, it is a statement of pride for an artilleryman to claim he is "The King of Battle".
