When engaged in combat
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for "heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving aerial flight, while engaged in combat against an enemy or while serving in combat with friendly foreign forces".
A "hot war" is actually engaged in combat. A "cold war" is not engaged in combat.
Yes, it is generally permissible for soldiers to use enemy weapons in combat situations if it is necessary for their mission success and safety.
Anything is possible, but the language governing the award of the Bronze Star Medal includes "heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving aerial flight, while engaged in combat against an enemy or while serving in combat with friendly foreign forces".
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.
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.
Anyone who is fired upon and/or returns fire. Specifically, as the citation reads, 'engages or is engaged by the enemy.' Those eligible for the Combat Infantry Badge or the Combat Medical Badge are ineligible.
The Bronze Star Medal is awarded for "heroic or meritorious achievement or service, not involving aerial flight, while engaged in combat against an enemy or while serving in combat with friendly foreign forces".
The Combat Action Badge (CAB) is specific to the U.S. Army and is awarded to soldiers who have actively engaged or been engaged by enemy forces in combat. If you switch from the Army to the Air Force, you will not be authorized to wear the CAB unless you have previously earned it during your time in the Army. The Air Force has its own combat-related awards and badges, such as the Air Force Combat Action Medal (CAM).
A "hot war" is actually engaged in combat. A "cold war" is not engaged in combat.
a man or a jaguar in combat.
a man or a jaguar 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.
You and the casualy stay engaged in combat if directed or required.
SGT robert McCorkle was awarded the United States Army Combat Action bade for actively engaging or being engaged by the enemy. IED blast on 22 NOV 08. Operations in Iraq from OCT of 2008-SEP of 2009.
Yes, it is generally permissible for soldiers to use enemy weapons in combat situations if it is necessary for their mission success and safety.
The border where enemy troops/activities ends. The line where enemy occupation ends.