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Green Berets

Also called the Green Berets due tot their distinctive service headgear, the United States Army Special Forces are a special operations force of the US Army tasked with unconventional warfare, special reconnaissance, foreign internal defense, hostage rescue, counter-terrorism and direct action. Their official motto is “To Liberate the Oppressed”.

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Who was Ho Thein?

Nobody knows, the poem was found on the body and no one knows anything else about it

How do you verify if someone is a green beret?

SF men wore their Green Beret in the field, from 1961 thru 1971. They had that option, and, of course, being "special" (and new in country), they, for the most part, probably all wore their "green beenie" (as some GIs used to refer to them) for a short while...later switching to standard uniforms of the day; as the novelty wore off (newness wore off).

If the SF men weren't wearing their distinctive headgear, then you would simply have to guess that they were SF men by their camoflage uniforms, maybe a CAR-15 with a silencer on it, and maybe some South Vietnamese personnel being with them. Rangers, LRRPS, ARPS, and standard US grunt patrols didn't normally operate with South Vietnamese personnel. And no US Army personnel wore camoflage fatiques other than: SF, SEALS, Rangers, ARPs, LRRPs, and sometimes US snipers. Camo fatiques were hard to get, the supply folks and rear echelon men (REMF-Rear Echelon @#@#) managed to keep all the good stuff.

So, you narrowed it down to: Camoflage fatiqued men, armed with CAR-15s with silencers, with South Vietnamese or Montagnards...had to be SF men (Montagnards is French for mountain people). Remove the Montagnards, South Viets; and the men could be Rangers, ARPs or LRRPs. But these last 3 outfits operated in 5 men or more in the field, SF might be 1 or 2 men; This would be the final way of identification.

US Snipers would be in 5 or 2 man teams. Or a solo operater (discouraged by high command)...but it was done. When solo, he simply disappeared; because he was a target to everyone.

What album is the ballad of the green beret on?

"The Ballad of the Green Berets" is a song, not an entire album, recorded by Staff Sergeant Barry Sadler. It was released as a single in 1966 and later included on Sadler's album also titled "The Ballad of the Green Berets."

Army civilians usually gain operational experience where?

Army civilians usually gain operational experience through assignments in various operational units or headquarters. They may be embedded within a combat unit or deployed to a forward operating base to support military operations. Additionally, they may participate in joint exercises or training events to gain firsthand experience of operational environments.

What do the Green Berets do and is their job dangerous?

The Green Berets go behind enemy lines and recon missions. They do some hit and run missions and ambush the enemy. Unlike infantry, Green berets rely on ambushing. They are also responsible for training foreign troops to help our cause. I don't know for sure, but i think it might may be less dangerous than infantry . I think!

Why are they stopping the green berets?

It is unclear which specific event or decision you are referring to. The Green Berets are a special forces unit of the U.S. Army, and decisions to stop or discontinue their operations would require a specific context and reasoning. It is recommended to provide more information or clarify your question for a more accurate response.

What were the conditions for the green berets?

Finally, in 1961, President Kennedy planned to visit Fort Bragg. He sent word to the Special Warfare Center commander, Brigadier General William P. Yarborough, for all Special Forces soldiers to wear their berets for the event. President Kennedy felt that since they had a special mission, Special Forces should have something to set them apart from the rest. Even before the presidential request, however, the Department of Army had acquiesced and teletyped a message to the Center authorizing the beret as a part of the Special Forces uniform.

When President Kennedy came to Fort Bragg October 12, 1961, Gen. Yarborough wore his green beret to greet the commander-in-chief. The president remarked, "Those are nice. How do you like the green beret?" General Yarborough replied: "They're fine, sir. We've wanted them a long time."

A message from President Kennedy to General Yarborough later that day stated, "My congratulations to you personally for your part in the presentation today ... The challenge of this old but new form of operations is a real one and I know that you and the members of your command will carry on for us and the free world in a manner which is both worthy and inspiring. I am sure that the green beret will be a mark of distinction in the trying times ahead."

In an April 11, 1962, White House memorandum for the United States Army, President Kennedy showed his continued support for the Special Forces, calling the green beret "a symbol of excellence, a badge of courage, a mark of distinction in the fight for freedom."

How is Jay the green ninja?

Jay is the green ninja because he was chosen by Master Wu to become the green ninja and wield the elemental power of lightning. He trains hard and develops his skills to become a skilled ninja and a valuable member of the team.

What two females to wear the green beret?

The first two females to wear the green beret in the United States Army were Captain Kathleen Wilder and Captain Kathleen Scudder. They successfully completed the Special Forces Qualification Course in 1980 and 1981, respectively, thereby earning the right to wear the green beret.

Why is army rangers part of jsoc but green berets are not?

Mission scope bottom line. SF have a wider scope mission whereas JSOC is very compartmentalised and directed at global HVI networks whereas an ODA team may be attempting to improve a certain district for 6 months in CENTCOM

Who sang Son of the Green Beret?

Robin Moore sang "Son of the Green Beret." The song was released in 1966 and was a tribute to his brother, David Moore, who was killed in Vietnam.

How do you make a custom Lego green ninja suit?

simple.first get the green ninja clothes and put it on kai,cole,zane,or jay

What land did israel take in 1967 war?

The Sinai Peninsula, the Gaza Strip, and parts of the West Bank have been returned to Arab sovereignty since 1967.

Jordan has also disclaimed the West Bank, ceding that claim to an independent Palestinian State.

What is the earning for Green Berets?

He's still a serviceman subject to military pay grades. If he's a Staff Sergeant, then he draws SSG pay (E-6 pay), etc.

All servicemen (during the Viet War anyway) drew additional pay for: Airborne (called jump pay), Combat, Over-seas, EOD, etc.

Who wears a green beret?

Green berets are worn by:

The United States Army Special Forces

The Royal Marines

Australian Commandos

French Commandos

Which army had more soldiers?

Can't answer without knowing which armies you're referring to.

What side do you wear a brought army badge?

With the BDU/DCU uniform, it was the wearer's left side for non-combat deployments and overseas cantonment, and it would be on the wearer's right side for combat deployments (or deployments which had such potential). Since the adoption of the ACU uniform, I've only seen the flags worn on the wearer's right side.

What guns did the US and Germany use?

When you refer to "guns" do you mean weapons used by the infantrymen of the belligerents? If so, the American's used the M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, while the German's used the Kar 98K Bolt Action Rifle.

AnswerIn 1944 Germans introduced the Sturmgewehr 44 (StG44) . The StG44 was the world's first truly effective assault rifle and if the war had continued another year, the StG44 would have replaced every other rifle including the Karabiner 98k, MP38 and MP40. After the war the legacy of the StG44 resulted in the outright replacement of almost every infantry gun in the western world, serving as the direct inspiration for the Russian AK47, the most prolific gun in the world, and the indirect inspiration for practically everything else. AnswerNazi Germany

Karabiner98k- It was a bolt action rifle, with a internal magazine. It could be fed manually round by round, or via a 5-round stripper clip. It was also the main sniper rifle used by the nazi soldiers. Fired a 8mm mauser round.

Machinepistole40- This was a fully-automatic submachine gun. It fires a 9mm pistol round, fed through a magazine. It could be shot with a folding stock out or in.

Sturmgewehr44-A complex assault rifle. It was developed in 1944 and had limited use for being used towards the end of the war. Its existence was kept secret from Adolf Hitler. It fired a 7.92 x .33 kurz ammunition.

MachineGewehr42- The mg-42 was the support gun used by nazi germany. It could be loaded via a chain, or drum mag. It fired the same round as the Karabiner98kurz a 8mm mauser cartridge.

Gewehr43- This semi-automatic rifle fired 8mm mauser ammunition it was loaded through a magazine that went into the bottom of the reciever. It could also be used as a sniper rifle via a scope mounted on-top of the reciever.

United States of America

Springfield Model 1903- It was the main bolt action rifle used during WWI by the U.S, and was also a common sniper rifle used by US forces during WWII. It fired a .30-06 cartridge.

M1 Garand- Patton called the M1 Garand "the gun that won the war." It was loaded via an 8-round clip, a bit of steel that was inserted into a slot in the top of the rifle's receiver. The clip was designed so that thumb pressure would allow eight rounds to be "stripped" into the rifle's magazine at once. Upon firing the last round in the magazine, the Garand ejected the stripper clip, and the "ping" sound of the clip being ejected became the bane of US servicemen everywhere. The Germans especially learned to listen for that sound, knowing that it meant that the GI behind it was reloading -- and temporarily defenseless. GIs countered by carrying used stripper clips and tossing them randomly to fool the enemy. The Garand could be adapted as a sniper rifle with a scope mount on the left side of the rifle. It fired a .30-06 cartridge.

Thompson Submachine gun- The "Tommy" gun had been in Army service for years before WWII. Designated M1A1, the Thompson fired a .45 caliber bullet at near-sonic velocity -- it used the exact same .45 ACP round that fed the legendary Colt M1911 autoloading pistol. Thompsons were expensive and difficult to manufacture and maintain. Thompsons were used sparingly early in the war; they were later replaced by the M3 "Grease Gun," which utilized the same weak cartridge as the M1 Carbine. Thompsons were supplied to the British in massive quantities, even before the US entered the war.

M1 Carbine- The M1 carbine was used by U.S paratroopers and infantrymen for the U.S. It fired a short .30 caliber round fed by a box magazine. The Carbine was widely issued to junior officers and staff personnel. The .30 Carbine round has since been adapted to use in handguns due to its small size and the availability of large quantities of surplus brass casings.

Browning m1919- This was the support gun used by the United States. It fired a 30-06 round, and was belt fed, it could be carried/or set on a tripod.

What are long term consequences for potential draftees who left the US rather than fight in Vietnam?

Psychiatric and physical health problems were both long term consequences of the Vietnam war. Decades after the war many are still dealing with these issues.

Identify the significance of the gulf of tonkin resolution?

Before August 1964 there was only guerrilla warfare going on in South Vietnam and no open direct hostilites directed at North Vietnam.

After August 1964 the war in South Vietnam remained, but open warfare commenced between the US & North Vietnam.

Are there Green berets in the Marine Corps?

To my knowledge no. The Green Berets are Army Special forces and without enlisting in the army you wouldn't be able to join. A possible exception to this may be in the Delta Force. But the Marines recently made a special forces unit just as good if not better than the Army Special Forces. Keep in mind though that any special forces training is ridiculously hard, usually requires you to have field experience, and often times people come to you instead of vise versa. So its not really like just signing up for the swim team.