Callling in artillery was called "a fire mission." Calling in jets was called "an air strike." Ground troops engaging the enemy was called "CONTACT!" And it was yelled over the radio just as loud!
Vietnam successfully resisted Chinese attempts at occupation, while Japan was never engaged in direct conflict with China.
During the Vietnam conflict, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) was awarded to infantry soldiers who served in active ground combat. Eligibility included being assigned to an infantry unit, holding an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS), and participating in ground combat against an enemy. Additionally, the soldier must have been in a qualifying duty status and have been engaged with enemy forces. The badge is primarily awarded to enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.
Engaged in war refers to a state of active conflict between two or more parties, typically nations or organized groups, characterized by armed confrontations. It involves military operations, strategies, and mobilization of resources aimed at achieving political or territorial objectives. Being engaged in war implies a sustained commitment to combat, often resulting in significant casualties and broader societal impacts.
The conflict with the Soviet Union during 1945-1990, known as the Cold War, significantly shaped U.S. foreign policy by promoting a strategy of containment aimed at preventing the spread of communism globally. This led to military interventions, support for anti-communist regimes, and the establishment of alliances such as NATO. Additionally, the U.S. engaged in a nuclear arms race and various proxy wars, including those in Korea and Vietnam, reflecting a commitment to counter Soviet influence. Overall, the rivalry defined U.S. diplomatic, military, and economic strategies throughout the Cold War era.
Once engaged on a war, no way to come back.
Vietnam successfully resisted Chinese attempts at occupation, while Japan was never engaged in direct conflict with China.
Vietnam successfully resisted Chinese attempts at occupation, while Japan was never engaged in direct conflict with China.
During the Vietnam conflict, the Combat Infantryman Badge (CIB) was awarded to infantry soldiers who served in active ground combat. Eligibility included being assigned to an infantry unit, holding an infantry military occupational specialty (MOS), and participating in ground combat against an enemy. Additionally, the soldier must have been in a qualifying duty status and have been engaged with enemy forces. The badge is primarily awarded to enlisted soldiers and non-commissioned officers in the U.S. Army.
138 000 military personnel are engaged in NATO missions around the world. These forces are currently operating in Afghanistan, Kosovo, the Mediterranean, off the Horn of Africa and in Somalia.
The Fourth Infantry Division was primarily stationed in the Central Highlands of Vietnam, with its headquarters located in Pleiku. The division operated in various areas, including the provinces of Kontum and Darlac, where it engaged in significant combat operations during the Vietnam War. Their missions included counterinsurgency efforts and search-and-destroy operations against the Viet Cong and North Vietnamese forces.
The Medal of Honor is awarded for "Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the call of duty while engaged in an action against any enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party."
For committing an heroic act. The Medal of Honor is the highest military decoration awarded by the United States government. It is awarded for "Conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his or her life above and beyond the Call of Duty while engaged in an action against any enemy of the United States; while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an opposing foreign force; or while serving with friendly foreign forces engaged in an armed conflict against an opposing armed force in which the United States is not a belligerent party." Due to the nature of its criteria, it is often awarded posthumously.
As of my last update, the United States does not have permanent military bases in Ecuador. However, the U.S. has engaged in various military cooperation activities and training exercises with Ecuadorian forces. In the past, there were U.S. military operations related to counter-narcotics and humanitarian missions, but these do not constitute permanent bases. Additionally, Ecuador has expressed a preference for limiting foreign military presence within its borders.
Primarily in the area South and Southeast of Saigon.
So far there haven't been any missions to Ceres. But there is a mission currently engaged that is scheduled to reach Ceres in 2015, after it visits a few other celestial objects.
An example of a proxy war is the Vietnam War, where the United States supported South Vietnam, while the Soviet Union and China backed North Vietnam. This conflict exemplifies how superpowers engaged in indirect confrontation by supporting opposing sides in a local war, ultimately leading to significant geopolitical ramifications. The war highlighted the broader Cold War tensions between communist and capitalist ideologies.
Of or pertaining to soldiers, to arms, or to war; belonging to, engaged in, or appropriate to, the affairs of war; as, a military parade; military discipline; military bravery; military conduct; military renown.