In Iraq and Afghanistan no, unless you are a General or something. Guys have been known to walk around with confiscated sidearms from Iraqis, but it is officially against the rules. I do not know about previous wars.
The combat multiplier that allows a unit to transition from peacetime to war is personnel support. Personnel support ensures that the right military personnel, in the right numbers. Providing the uninterrupted flow of personnel to the battlefield and providing them with the services they need to sustain themselves prepares the unit to transition from peacetime to war.
The ratio of military personnel to combat soldiers can vary depending on the specific mission, branch of the military, and level of support required. Generally, it is estimated that for every one combat soldier on the front lines, there can be anywhere from 5 to 8 support personnel providing logistics, intelligence, medical, communications, and other essential services. This ratio ensures that the combat soldier is effectively supported and equipped to carry out their mission successfully.
Yes and no. All military personnel from any country are given basic training as combatants in case they need it, and on a few occasions they have needed it, but only a percentage of any military organization find themselves at "the sharp end." The rest of them do maintenance, push pencils, and load trucks, planes, ships, which allows those at "the sharp end" to have what they need to fight. * In the US military, Quakers and other conscientious objectors have abstained from combat, but they have served as medics and other non-combat personnel.
During the Civil War, it was estimated that each combat soldier was supported by approximately 10 to 15 military support personnel. This included roles such as supply clerks, cooks, teamsters, and medical staff, who ensured that troops had access to food, equipment, and medical care. These support personnel were crucial for maintaining the logistical backbone of the army, allowing combat soldiers to focus on their primary tasks in battle. Their efforts were essential for sustaining the overall effectiveness and morale of the fighting forces.
There are numerous jobs in the military that do not involve combat, including roles in logistics, administration, intelligence analysis, and medical support. Positions such as military police, cyber operations, and communications specialists focus on maintaining security and information systems. Additionally, there are opportunities in training, education, and research, allowing military personnel to contribute to operations and strategy without direct engagement in combat. These roles are essential for the overall effectiveness and support of military missions.
No. There are several personnel in the military who will never see a combat tour - there are some who will never even see any overseas assignment, period.
There were 36,516 killed including 2,830 non-combat deaths.
Positive combat stress behavior
Positive combat stress behavior
The combat multiplier that allows a unit to transition from peacetime to war is personnel support. Personnel support ensures that the right military personnel, in the right numbers. Providing the uninterrupted flow of personnel to the battlefield and providing them with the services they need to sustain themselves prepares the unit to transition from peacetime to war.
The ratio of military personnel to combat soldiers can vary depending on the specific mission, branch of the military, and level of support required. Generally, it is estimated that for every one combat soldier on the front lines, there can be anywhere from 5 to 8 support personnel providing logistics, intelligence, medical, communications, and other essential services. This ratio ensures that the combat soldier is effectively supported and equipped to carry out their mission successfully.
A derogatory slang term used by combat military personnel to describe other military personnel with office, administrative or support jobs. The term is relative and varies in meaning from true disdain to affection. A foot soldier might refer to all air support personnel or to other soldiers not currently in a combat zone as pogues. It's a sort-of-acronym for "People Other than Grunts".
Yes and no. All military personnel from any country are given basic training as combatants in case they need it, and on a few occasions they have needed it, but only a percentage of any military organization find themselves at "the sharp end." The rest of them do maintenance, push pencils, and load trucks, planes, ships, which allows those at "the sharp end" to have what they need to fight. * In the US military, Quakers and other conscientious objectors have abstained from combat, but they have served as medics and other non-combat personnel.
William Darryl Henderson has written: 'The hollow army' -- subject(s): Combat sustainability, Military education, Personnel management, Unit cohesion, United States, United States. Army 'Cohesion, the human element in combat' -- subject(s): Combat, Leadership, Military Sociology, Psychological aspects, Psychological aspects of Combat, Unit cohesion (Military science)
On a regular army base (i.e. not in a combat zone) combat personnel do not carry weapons on their person at all times. However, if the base is in a combat zone, all personnel are required to carry weapons. These arms can be anything from a personal weapon (pistol) to a combat ready device or assault rifle. It depends solely on the weaponry that is assigned to the combat personnel.
According to a 2020 report by the Department of Defense, about 17% of US military personnel returning from current combat operations reported significant psychological symptoms, such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), depression, anxiety, and traumatic brain injury (TBI). Additionally, the report highlighted that mental health issues among military personnel have been increasing over the years.
Nishan-e-Haider is Pakinstan's highest military gallantry award.