Someone who has been in combat--a soldier or other member of the military who has had an enemy actively trying to kill him or her.
By definition, a veteran is someone who has done or experienced ... so any person who has served in the military in any capacity is a veteran, whether service was in combat or not.
Of course not! Harassment of anybody, veteran or not, is a criminal activity.
A US military serviceman who has served in a combat zone is commonly referred to as a combat veteran. They have experienced active combat operations and have been exposed to the dangers and challenges of warfare.
NO. Anyone who has worn a military uniform in service to their nation, war or peace, is a veteran.
That depends on where you were and what you were doing. If you received any awards specifically for combat service, you certainly are considered a combat veteran. If you were assigned to units that went into combat, that will also establish it. Your DD-214 should actually reflect time in combat.
If you served in a combat zone yes. If not, you are a war era veteran.
Disable those who are harassing the vet.
When engaged in combat
Combat Code 5 on a DD-214 indicates that the service member served in a combat zone and was engaged in combat operations. This code helps document the veteran's exposure to combat situations, which may be relevant for benefits and recognition. It is part of the information used to assess a veteran's service and eligibility for various programs and support.
Yes, being a veteran doesn't have anything to do with whether a person has seen combat. It is a term that indicates service, not combat. Keep in mind that defense was still a high priority, and the military continued to function during the war hiatus between 1976 and 1991. Also, even during a time of war, only about 35% of service members come close to a combat zone; the vast majority is logistics, supply, and support.
Names are arranged by the year they died in combat
Not everyone can be classified as a combat veteran; this designation typically requires a service member to have been deployed to a combat zone and engaged in direct combat with enemy forces. Each military branch has specific criteria for what constitutes combat service, often verified through official records. Therefore, while many individuals serve honorably in the military, only those who meet these criteria are recognized as combat veterans.