Combat code 5 IS A DESIGNATION THAT YOU COMPLETED at least one tour in a combat zone
Of 10 troops, it would take about nine of them to support one combat troop.
Some websites: Vietnam War Combat Art, US Army Combat Art, USMC Combat Art, US Navy...the Vietnam Experience.
No, it is not the same thing. The USMC has developed a full system to train their personnel in hand to hand combat.
No, you do not have to be a Recon Marine to attend the USMC Combat Diver Course. However, the course is primarily attended by Recon Marines, as it is part of their specialized training. Other Marines, such as Force Reconnaissance and certain Special Operations units, may also attend the course.
Since the Marines are the first in, the USMC engineers must provide demolition, maintenance, repairs, and construction to have the theater combat ready when the fighting troops arrive. The Army engineers provide the same service after the Marines are gone and the Army has taken over the military operations.
Captain Vernice Armour, USMC from Chicago, Illinois who served in Operation Iraqi Freedom.
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Gomer Pyle USMC - 1964 Just Move Your Lips Sergeant 5-5 was released on: USA: 25 October 1968
Gomer Pyle USMC - 1964 To Save a Life 5-18 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Gomer Pyle USMC - 1964 Proxy Poppas 5-25 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G
Gomer Pyle USMC - 1964 Dynamite Diner 5-19 is rated/received certificates of: Australia:G