It's based on how you entered the service. The requirements to become an Officer are higher. Some enlisted men are made officers, usually after finishing their college degree. Today's military has many enlisted men with college degrees, some with advanced degrees. During WWII, some officers had only High School diplomas. I worked for one.
At the end of the year 1860 the US Army had 16,215 men, officers and upper echelons included,
As the start of the US Civil War unfolded a number of Union army officers decide to resign and join the new Confederate army. Approximately 296 joined and many had been excellent Union officers.
The Continental Army needed experienced professional military officers.
Yes. The Continental Army attacked commanding officers of the British Army. Because they were cool like that.
They had to decide which army to fight for, and there were various reasons to fight for each side. During the American Revolutionary War, African Americans served both the Continental Army (5,000 men) and the British Army (20000 men).
Native American guides, fur trappers and mountain men.
At the end of the year 1860 the US Army had 16,215 men, officers and upper echelons included,
As the start of the US Civil War unfolded a number of Union army officers decide to resign and join the new Confederate army. Approximately 296 joined and many had been excellent Union officers.
The Continental Army needed experienced professional military officers.
because they would die off after war
There were approximately 1,374 Officers commissioned into the US Army in 2009.
Royal Danish Army Officers Academy was created in 1713.
Royal School for Daughters of Officers of the Army was created in 1865.
In regular army units and units of the Army of the Confederate States of America, the officers were either appointed by a high ranking commanding officer or were promoted from within the ranks. A lot of times, officers were appointed based on being from a prominent, wealthy, or influential family. In volunteer units, officers were often elected by the men in the unit. Sometimes officers were chosen based on the fact that they could raise a unit of men from where they lived. Volunteer officers were also appointed or promoted. Battlefield promotions were also not unusual where soldiers displayed the ability to lead the others in obtaining an objective.
Yes, there were enlisted men flying aircraft in WWII. Look on google.com under enlisted flyers, or flying chevrons.
in every branch (excluding army, for army has no fixed wing aircraft, and warrent officers fly helicopters) it averages 10% are officers, and 5% of officers are pilots.
yes