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The veteran is a x military personnel whereas a civilian is citizen. Every citizen need not be veterans but every veterans be civilians
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Can you be a Veteran if served during peacetime?
Any person that has served their country IN the US military forces honorably; is a military veteran. Civilian contractors working for the military are NOT military vets.
What is the difference between military and civilian ammunitions?
Military ammunition has crimped primer pockets for waterproofing and cannot use anything but ball bullets as specified in the Geneva convention. While civilian ammo has a wide variety of bullets, hollow points, solid lead, etc... and smooth primer pockets.
What does decorated veteran mean?
With some exceptions, like dishonorable discharges, all servicemen have been awarded a medal, just completing basic training might earn them the National Defense ribbon. Therefore all veterans are decorated veterans...however, what the term "decorated veteran" has come to mean to people in general; is a veteran that has been awarded a medal for valor (decorated for valor or decorated for heroism). So even though a servicemember is decorated with a medal (only the ribbon is actually worn), only the ones "for valor" are generally what the term "decorated veteran" pertains to.
Why did the vietcong dress like civilians?
The Viet Cong were guerrilla forces. They were not a conventional military force like the North Vietnamese Army, therefore they wore civilian clothing. Plus, civilian clothing added an advantage as American and ARVN forces would not recognize them as combatants. The Viet Cong were guerrilla forces. They were not a conventional military force like the North Vietnamese Army, therefore they wore civilian clothing. Plus, civilian clothing added an advantage as American and ARVN forces would not recognize them as combatants.
Civilian in a sentence?
The officer dressed in civilian clothing. Civilian life was difficult for a retired Army officer to adjust to. The Marine was dating a civilian. The civilian did not understand military time.
Why was there such a difference in civilian casualties?
There was a large difference in civilian casualties between countries in World War I. This was due to the magnitude and style of each battle.
What is the difference between corporate banking and ordinary civilian banking?
The difference between corporate banking and ordinary civilian banking is that corporate banking helps businesses with their international transactions, by receiving and sending money as well as manage foreign currency.
What is the difference between a citizen and a civilian?
A citizen has the courage to make the safety of the human race their personal responsibility.Robert A. HeinleinA civilian is collateral.Ty Estus Narada
Is a nurse that worked in war a veteran?
Military nurse in war,YES...a military veteran. Civilian nurse in war, YES...a VETERAN of her occupation but not a MILITARY Veteran. Another words, the word "Veteran" is not strictly a military term. A person can be a veteran doctor, veteran lawyer, veteran school teacher, etc. Veteran means someone that has been doing that job/occupation for a long time.
What is the difference between a furnace and a boiler?
A furnace heats air; a boiler heats water. --The HVAC Veteran
Can you be a Veteran if served during peacetime?
Any person that has served their country IN the US military forces honorably; is a military veteran. Civilian contractors working for the military are NOT military vets.
What are the differences between a pro and civilian lifeguard?
Only one difference. The Pro gets paid for his guarding. The standards have to be the same.
What is the difference between patriots and veterans?
A Patriot has strong convictions supporting his or her country, a Veteran acted on those convictions by serving in the armed forces.
What is the difference between gendarme and police?
Gendarmes (The Gendarmerie) are a MILITARY unit assigned to do police duties among the general civilian population. The Police are comprised of a strictly CIVILIAN force. The US has no equivelant of the Gendarme system.
What is the difference between civilian and military goods?
Military goods are generally used for defense purposes. Civilian goods are used in the general population. For instance, most civilians would have no reason to own a tank or an artillery piece.
What is military numbers?
same as civilian numbers. no difference.
Difference between hk g3 and hk 91?
G3 is a military fully automatic weapon, the HK 91 is the semi-automatic civilian version.
