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What was the longest air combat in the history?

The longest jet dog-fight was between a US Marine pilot flying an F8 Crusader against a NVAF MiG17 during the Vietnam War. The Crusader's 20mm guns jammed and he stayed with the MiG anyway & the MiG did the same; they both ran nearly out of fuel and both went their separate ways. This was aired on the History Channel's "Dog-Fight Series." According to the program, even though no aerial kill was made, it was such a gruelling duel, that the fight was studied at US aerial combat schools.


When were the first combat troops sent to vietnam?

The term "combat troops" is confusing to civilians (and some military personnel too) because the term has been abused for so long. All US Army personnel are combat troops with specialized branches that specialize into specific combat jobs, formerly (which is why they used to go to BOOT CAMP; formerly known as Basic Combat Infantryman's Training) known as the combat arms branch: Armor (tanks), Artillery (cannons), and the Infantry (formerly fighting men/foot soldiers). During the late 1990 the US Army "may" have added other branches to that specialized combat arms system. Rumor control stated that the aviation branch was added to the combat arms system. The combat arms of the US Army are the conventional fighting branches of the US Army (or was during the Viet War days). US Combat troops, along with specialized troops were deployed to SOUTH Vietnam in 1955. CONVENTIONAL forces (those combat arms men previously discussed above were deployed in 1965).


Us troops began combat in Afghanistan in what year?

2001.


Did men and women fight in World War I?

Men have always fought in wars but US Women did not fight in World War 1 or World War 2 or Vietnam war. There are a few women who are allowed to be in the infantry and help fight in skirmishes in Iraq now. But, the military is rethinking the wisdom of allowing them to fight. They are having problems with it. ___ During WW1 men fought. It was simply how it was. Men and women had very rigid roles. Women acted in a support capacity or as nurses.


What does the acronym MCI mean to a US soldier?

MCI means Meal, Combat, Individual. It was the name of canned wet combat rations issued to US soldiers from 1958 to 1980. It was eventually phased out due to its heavy weight.

Related Questions

Who was the last US president to fight in combat in a US war?

George Bush Sr. (41)


Are women allowed to be in a marine reconnaissance unit?

No. In the US, all combat arms are closed to females.


When were woman allowed to have a bank account in the US?

To the best of my knowledge women have never not been allowed to have a bank account in the US.


What allowed the US to assist Britain to fight with Germany?

Lend-Lease Program


When were women first allowed to fight in the US?

i dont know the answer that is why i want you to tell me


Who was an American woman soldier who died in world war 2?

As far as I know there weren't any. The Russians had women in combat roles, but I do not think the US did. Sorry, there were women in the US military, but not in combat roles is what I was trying to say....


Were the Japanese Americans allowed to fight for the US during Pearl Harbor?

If they were already in uniform, they fought.


Can woman vote in us?

Yes. Women have been allowed to vote since 1920.


Did John McCain fight in any wars?

John McCain was a fighter pilot in the US Navy and flew combat missions in Vietnam.


Issues related to woman in war and conflict situations?

Joan of Arc, Russian (Soviet) woman fighter pilots verses the German Luftwaffe in WWII, Israeli women in combat in 1948, US women in combat during Operation Desert Storm January and February 1991. US women in combat Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-Iraq) & Operation Enduring Freedom (2001-Afghanistan).


Who are some notable black women in the fight against racism in the US?

Rosa Parks is a notable black woman in the fight against racism in the US. Oprah Whinfrey has also helped to raise issues and fight for black people's rights.


How many children should be allowed in the military?

In the US military no children will be accepted. That is the bottom line. In Russia, some children and women took part in active combat but the US refrains from doing so because of the horrors that might result when a women or a child dies in combat.