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Military Terminology
Military terms refer to the language and expressions commonly used by military personnel and organizations. They also provide a common understanding between different services. For example, the military term ‘assets’ refers to weapons.
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What did the Roman Soldiers wore around their legs?
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
The Roman soldier wore his helmet on his head and his military boot, the "caliga", on his feet.
NO! "Va" is abbreviation for the state of Virginia. "VA" is abbreviation for Veteran"s Administration.
A group of ten soldiers was called a "contubernium". However this was in the late empire. Originally it was a group of eight men. They were tent mates and remained together for all the years of their service.
Did the french win the hundred years war?
No. The Wars of the Roses was a fight between the Lancaster & York claimants to the English throne. The succession of the crown at this time is very confused. Principally it involves the reign of Henrys IV V & VI, Edward IV &V & Richard III. In 1485 Henry VII wins the battle of Bosworth defeating Richard III.
How many men in a us army unit?
The question is too vague. A "unit" can be defined as anything from a squad of 8 men to a Regiment or even a Division.
Very, very broadly speaking and using the British as a template;
4 men in a Brick
2 or 3 Bricks to a Section (Commanded by a Corporal)
3 Sections to a Platoon (Commanded by a Leiutenant)
3 or more Platoons in a Company (Commanded by a Major)
3 or more Companies in a Battallion (Commanded by a Leiutenant Colonel)
3 or more Battallions in a Brigade (Commanded by a Brigadier)
3 or more Brigades in a Division (Commanded by a 2-3* General)
x Divisions in a Corp (Commanded by a 3* General)
x Corps go to form an Army
Of course, the actual composition of any unit is defined by operational requirements, not to mention the number of personnel and equipment available.
How many 4 star generals are there?
There are currently 40 active duty officers of 4 star rank (generals & admirals) in U.S. Forces. There appear to be well over 200 living retired 4 star generals.
The Grand Old Man of the Marine Corps is?
Brigadier General Archibald Henderson who held the position of Commandant of the Marine Corps for 38 years and served in the Corps for 53 years. He lived in the same house for 38 years at the Marine Corps Barracks in Washington DC that he forgot that it was property of the US Government and willed it to his heirs.
How many soldiers were in desert shield?
Desert Shield (1990) was a BUILDING UP of military forces; ultimately, for Desert Storm, which occurred in January of 1991, coalition forces reached over 900,000 people.
Who was involved with blitzkrieg?
Hitler in the World war against the allies, used this "lightning warfare" to catch the enemy off guard Yes. The Panzer divisions of the wehrmacht which roll into Poland & France in WW2 are the first uses of the Blitzkreig. Heinz Guderian is largely responsible for its inception. But, though it wasn't called such it does have historical precedents: The Napoleonic Column attack is an example of it in punching throught the enemy linear defence. This is precede by the tactical uses of Frederick the Great of Prussia: & it goes back in time to such commanders, rather good ones, like Julius Caesar, Hannibal & Alexander the Great. But the origin of the word is WW2.
How many 4 star generals are women?
Her name is Ann Dunwoody, promoted Nov 14, 2008 by president Bush.
Her name is Ann Dunwoody, promoted Nov 14, 2008 by president Bush.
Her name is Ann Dunwoody, promoted Nov 14, 2008 by president Bush.
Her name is Ann Dunwoody, promoted Nov 14, 2008 by president Bush.
Her name is Ann Dunwoody, promoted Nov 14, 2008 by president Bush.
Her name is Ann Dunwoody, promoted Nov 14, 2008 by president Bush.
What European nations had the largest military forces in 1880?
When examining the size of European military forces near the end of the 19th century, looking at raw data on this can be extremely misleading. Foe example here are the top three European military forces as the age of imperialism began to take shape;
1. Russia 909,000
2. France 544,000
3. Prussia/Germany 430,000
What is misleading is the fact the the UK is not among the leaders there.
Russia seems to have a huge edge, but it amounted to almost nothing compared to the power of the British Empire. The UK, had a military force of less than 300,000 forces. Yet most historians will say that the British empire was the most powerful force in the world at that time and beyond.
Relationships between the navy and the marine corps?
The Marines were added as a 'ground unit' to the Naval Department, the USMC started in tun tavern, and added as part of the navy because of their oceanic and naval roots. Long standing joke between the two is that a Navy guy will always say that the Marines are a department of the navy and the Marine will say back, "Yes we are, the men's department". To answer your question today, Marines go on 'floats' on naval ships, and the medical staff on marine bases are always naval, whereas the air force and army have their own medical staffs. Although Marines and Navy cats get in fights all the time in bars and around town, they will still cover each other's backs from outsiders because deep down you're still brothers. Love-hate relationship.
What army rank is the equivalent to a navy petty officer first class?
USN PO1 or Petty Officer First Class, E-6, is equivalent to an Army SSG, or Staff Sergeant, E-6. The only difference is that Army SSG's are considered SNCO's or Staff Non-Comissioned Officers. Petty Officers 3rd, 2nd, and 1st class are not.
Admiral of the Fleet is a five-star admiral. This was a rank created near the end of WWII in the US Navy, and bestowed upon King, Nimitz, Halsey and Leahy. At the same time the rank of General of the Army was created as a five star general. There were a total of nine officers promoted to five star rank, and there have been none since.
How big was the spanish armada?
The Spanish Armada that sailed againts England in 1588 consisted of:
24 Galleons
4 Galleys
4 Galleasses
85 Armed merchant vessels (mostly Carracks)
34 Light Vessels (mostly Pinace type craft)
What is a billet and how do you explain its' appeal to the front-line fighters?
A billet is a temperary hiding place.
How many Roman soldiers made up a century in early Roman armies?
100
Wrong! this is a classic answer but it is actually 80 men who made up a century. The resources I have do say both answers and nine out of ten of them most say it was 80 men.Was guerrilla warfare effective?
Castro's Cuban revolutionaries were one example of the effective use of guerrilla tactics (guerra meaning war in Spanish).
Consequences of the hundred years war?
France won in the end, and although their land suffered, King Edward prevailed to be crowned. Both countries promoted propaganda which instilled in people newfound nationalism and fear/hatred for the other country through letters, sermons, and speeches. There was also extreme military evolution. Weapons, tactics, army structure, and societal meaning all changed. Both countries created standing armies and the longbow was fashioned.
What do soldiers do when they're not fighting?
Basically they just chit-chat about how life's going, about the past, maybe woman or brokenheart, basically everything personal.
They don't seemed to talk about businesses, like the price of stock exchange. They just talk about life. And they try to enjoy it while drinking beers. They are preparing for the time to fight, and considering the risk of their job, they are more than willing to spend any time they can get to enjoy and spare everything for the time being.
That's it. For them, to enjoy and enjoying life is simple. Talk with friends about what you feel.
Why do Armies Goose-step march?
The goosestep is a long military tradition originated in Prussia. It was designed as a drill to impress observers.
Not quite. The Electors of Brandenburg [with its capital of Berlin], the Hohenzollerns, were Kings in Prussia following their acquisition of the Kingdom following the Great Norhern War, 1725-ish.
Since Brandenburg was a part of the Holy Roman Empire of the German Nation and its Emperor forbad kings in the Empire, the Brandenburgers couldn't be called King of Prussia until Napoleon had abolished the HRE of the GN in 1806, I think; only King In Prussia, which sort of distanced them from their Habsburg Emperors; against whom they often waged successful wars.
The Hohenzollerns were acquisitive, as we all are; and quite good at making war.
Advances in firearms technology in the 18th century allowed well-drilled companies of infantry to deliver lead to their enemies, as easily as a machine-gun would in the 20th century.
To train his armies to not merely march in step but also get strong bodies to provide accurate musket-fire over distance, the romantic Hohenzollern Elector Frederick II, the Great, invented the goose-step in the mid-18th century....just in time to be a very able ally of the English in the 7 Years' War. Which gained for us yet more of India, North America, the Caribbean and elsewhere; and the Hohenzollerns were confirmed in their ownership of Prussia, all of Silesia, and they acquired yet more of north Germany. Which meant that they were able to offer us more help during the wars against the French 1792-1815. Indeed, the arrival of Blucher's Brandenburgers at Waterloo did for the French in that battle.
Since Prussia is a bleak place, there were quite a few Prussians in the army of the Brandenburgers; and they became Kings of Prussia once the HRE of the GN had gone. Hence the mix-up.
Granted, the goose-step is intimidating, a sort of group-kick, and the minimum height for the Hohenzollerns' Guardsmen was 6 feet; so, plus, tall helmets, they had a presence. Which was very effective against the Russians, French, Austrians, and Danes from its invention till stopped by machine-guns in WW1.
How many men are in a British regiment?
There were 688 men in a colonial line regiment. This total consisted of 8 infantry units of 86 men. The colonial rifle regiment would have 680 men. This was 10 units of 68 riflemen.
What is the singular of barracks?
The singular noun "barrack" is rarely used, because the term for military housing comes from the Spanish plural baracas(soldiers' tents). It is not uncommon for soldiers to refer to a building as "a barracks" (a barracks building) rather than as a barrack.
