The Master Blasters

In the Union Marine Corps, platoons and companies are permitted to call themselves by a nickname. That name must come from the troops, includes the unit leader’s name and normally alliterative in some manner (e.g., Brown’s Bandits, Master Blasters) This builds comradery, morale and encourages competition to be the best unit.

The Master Blasters‏‎ is the nickname of Bravo Company’s 2nd Platoon‏‎. It was selected by the troops for their platoon leader, Lt. Roy Masters.