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How many years does it take to become colonel in the parachute regiment?
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The parachute regiment tried to disperse the peaceful crowd and fired shots, claiming they were being fired on and that protesters were armed, all of which was disproved, resulting in a government apology many years later.
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What is current colonel salary in army?
It depends on how long you serve. A colonel of only a few years wont make as much as a colonel of 40 years, even though they are technically the same rank.
What was George Washington's rank during the war?
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I want to join the Parachute Regiment as an Officer I need advise on how prepare fully for selection?
Fitness is vital. But, as I don't know how aware you are, Parachute regiment officers are commissioned after Sandhurst but BEFORE attempting pegasus company, so, if you get the required level for Sandhurst you will be pretty fit for P Coy. anyway. Its all down to determination at the end of the day. For further info watch this video, http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=3342083745772979144# And read this blog, http://britisharmy.wordpress.com/uk/itcc/westlake/ ^^^^^^ That is the best guide going on what to expect at P company. Good luck, will hopefully see you when I get in in a few years!
Who was Robert Gould Shaw?
He was a white Union officer who led the first African-American volunteer regiment in the Civil War. Colonel Robert Gould Shaw (1837-1863) was just 25 years old when he was killed leading a regiment of black soldiers, the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry, into battle during the American Civil War. The 1989 Civil War film "Glory" was a dramatization of Shaw's leadership of the regiment. Matthew Broderick portrayed Shaw, and the film also featured actors Denzel Washington and Morgan Freeman.
When did Colonel Sanders become the face of KFC?
The Kentucky Fried Chicken company is famous across the world and wouldn't be the same without the face of Colonel Sanders at the front of their marketing campaign. He started the KFC company in 1956 when he was 66 years old. He was actually made an honoury colonel in 1935 by a local Governor who was so impressed by his cafe at the local gas station.
What is an army regiment?
A Regiment is a term for an organization within the army. And the organization of the Army has changed over the years and for various countries.During WW2 the US Infantry Regiment consisted of 3 Battalions of 4 Companies each. There were 3 Regiments within an Infantry Division and including artillery, engineers and support personnel, the infantry division contained 15,000 men. The infantry battalion was the basic unit that operated in the field and was commanded by a Colonel. Regiments were numbered units. The division was identified by a Number and a cloth shoulder patch.In the Civil War, a regiment was about 1000 men, but most were smaller. After a few battles their size would be reduced to less than 400. The Regiments were the basic unit and were identified by a number and their state. Thus there were units such as 20th Maine Regiment or 54th New York Regiment or sometimes more elaborate names, such as Volunteer Regiment. Regiments were formed into a Brigade, which was the basic unit that fought in the field.
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Colonel Tom Parker was born on June 26, 1909 and died on January 21, 1997. Colonel Tom Parker would have been 87 years old at the time of death or 106 years old today.
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