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What was the Marine Corps unit nicknamed The Walking Dead during the Vietnam War?
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1st Battalion, 9th Marine Regiment
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What is a Marine Infantry Battalion?
For the US Army, during the Vietnam War, a battalion was about 600 men. The US Marine Corps will be similar in organization (during the Vietnam era).
When was the last marine deployed to Vietnam?
Marines are serving in Vietnam today at the U.S. Embassy in HaNoi. But during the war, the embassy guards in SaiGon were Marines through the closing of Embassy operations in April, 1975 - a full two years after U.S. Marine combat units had all left the country.
Who was the top US Marine field commander during the Vietnam War?
Marine combat troops were in Vietnam from May 1965 to April 1971. The Marine HQ was the III Marine Expeditionary Force, later redesignated the III Marine Amphibious Force. This included the 1st Marine Division, 3rd Marine Division and the 1st Marine Air Wing. partial list, Commanding General III Amphibious Force: Lt Gen Lewis W. Walt June 1965 - May 1967 (later Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps) Lt Gen Robert E. Cushman Jr. June 1967- (later Assistant Director CIA and Commandant of the Marine Corps) Lt Gen Keith B. McCutcheon Feb 1970-Jan 1971
What is actual history in Full metal Jacket?
The 1987 war film 'Full Metal Jacket' which was directed by Stanley Kubrick occurs during the Vietnam War and follows a platoon of Marine recruits at Parris Island , South Carolina . After earning the title of US Marine they go on to Vietnam during the Tet Offensive of 1968 where several members of the original platoon meet again (Cowboy and Joker) . They proceed and go on to fight in the Battle for Hue City .
What was a dust off during the Vietnam war?
A "Dust-Off" was where a wounded American soldier/Marine was air-lifted to a medical facility ; so named because of the dust that was blown about from the helicopter blades .
What is a Marine Infantry Battalion?
For the US Army, during the Vietnam War, a battalion was about 600 men. The US Marine Corps will be similar in organization (during the Vietnam era).
3 rd marine division was station where in Vietnam?
during 1971
What was the Marine base that was trapped for 77 days?
Khe Sanh, during the Vietnam War.
Who is lieutenant James magel during Vietnam?
Lieutenant James Magellan was a pilot for the Marine Corp during the Vietnam war. His plane was shot down and he lost hos life during the war.
Did Marines have 2 years active duty during Vietnam?
The tour of duty for a US Marine in Vietnam was thirteen months although a Marine could extend his tour in Vietnam .
What military weapon is nicknamed puff the magic dragon?
The Douglas AC-47 Spooky (also nicknamed "Puff, the Magic Dragon") was the first in a series of gunships developed by the United States Air Force during the Vietnam War.
What were the effects to north Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
North Vietnam was the scene of the AIR WAR during the Vietnam War. N. Vietnam was bombed by air units from the US Navy and US Air Force. US Marine Corps units bombed in South Vietnam in support of their ground Marines. North Vietnam defended itself in North Vietnam with SAM sites and NVAF MiG 17, 19, and MiG 21 jet interceptors.
When was the last marine deployed to Vietnam?
Marines are serving in Vietnam today at the U.S. Embassy in HaNoi. But during the war, the embassy guards in SaiGon were Marines through the closing of Embassy operations in April, 1975 - a full two years after U.S. Marine combat units had all left the country.
Can you be drafted into the marine core?
I am pretty sure you can't be drafted, unless the country is in some major war like WWII and there are no reserves left. During WWII and the Vietnam War men were drafted into the Marine Corps as well as the Army so - yes - some registered with Selective Serviece CAN be drafted into the Marine Corps. As a practical matter, it has only happened during "major war" such as that alluded to by the first person who answered this question. If my sources are correct, most of the Marines during WWII were drafte, 16,000 men were drafted into the Marines during the Korean War and 42,633 drafted into the Marines, during the Vietnam War. No one has been drafted since the Vietnam War, but the possibility still exists.
AVRN South Vietnam what do the initials mean?
It is actually ARVN meaning Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.It is actually ARVN meaning Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.It is actually ARVN meaning Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.It is actually ARVN meaning Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.It is actually ARVN meaning Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.It is actually ARVN meaning Army of the Republic of Vietnam during the Vietnam War.
Who lived in Vietnam during the Vietnam war?
Q who was the victor of the Vietnam war? A I have no idea who won the Vietnam war!!!!
What color is a fighter?
During the Vietnam War, the US Navy & US Marine Corps had silver/grey colored jet fighters. The USAF painted most of their jets in camoflage.
