A platoon is a military unit comprised of 25-50 soldiers. They are organized into a company, which normally consists of 3-5 platoons. Platoons are made up of two to five sections or squads.
Merrian-Webster online says:
Etymology: French échelon, literally, rung of a ladder,
1 a (1) : an arrangement of a body of troops with its units each somewhat to the left or right of the one in the rear like a series of steps (2) : a formation of units or individuals resembling such an echelon
2 a : one of a series of levels or grades in an organization or field of activity
Can a non commissioned officer carry a baton on duty?
In most armies only Sergeant Majors or drill instructors carry a baton.
If a Operations section chief is assigned is an incident commander required?
Yes, under ICS, there is always an incident commander (or a unified command) to which the operations section chief reports.
What is a Discharge under other than honorable conditions?
An Under Other Than Honorable Conditions (OTH) characterization of service is the least favorable non-punitive characterization of service. It it recieved due to administrative separation from the military due to misconduct.
An OTH is warranted when a member engages in conduct involving one or more acts or omissions that constitute a significant departure from the conduct expected of members of the armed forces. An OTH will deprive the member of virtually all veteran's benefits based upon the current enlistment, and they can expect to encounter substantial predudice in civilian life in situations where the type of service or characterization of discharge recieved has a bearing.
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What was senior non-commissioned officers called?
Sergeant -Majors, Master Sergeants, Flight Sergeants, Chief Petty Officers, Senior Technicians, Colour Sergeants, and possibly a few more. - After this were Warrant Officers.
Who is higher in rank a Ph.D or a captain?
You are comparing apple and orange, which they cannot be compared.
There is a number of Ph.D. commissioned as a Jr. Lieutenants, and there are 95% of the Captains (O-3 or O-6) have no more than a master's degree. Education compliments promotion, but it does not ensure your success in the military. However, it cannot be denied one fact that there are correlations between good communication/critical thinking skill and good leadership, as these skills are horned through formal education.
Officership in military is largely determined by leadership and management ability, which required many years of experience working in various duties positions. Very advance scientific research projects are usually contracted to civilian scientists while an officer supervises the project.
Most doctorates (psychologists, physicians, chaplains, and scientists) in military start their career in the military at the rank of captain O-3, after they graduated from a professional institution.
What is the goal of a court martial?
A court martial is simply a military court. Its goal is the same as any other legal court.
A Certifying Officer's certification tells a Disbursing Officer that?
A certifying officer's certification tells a disbursing officer that the proposed payment is legal, proper, and correct.
Marine Force Recon is a branch of MARSOC (Marine Special Operations Command) and their job is to locate HVT's (High Value Targets) and other threats for the main infantry. There is no question about it, they are the most elite fighters in the United States. Many say that Navy SEALs are more elite, but there are over 3,000 SEALs in the world, and only about 300 Force Recon Marines in the world.
Who was the first black female Master Chief in the US Navy?
I believe it to be CMDCM(SW) Darlene A Mitchell (maiden name) or Darlene A. Lovell-Parker (current name). She made CTACM in 1999 and retired onboard USS Hopper as CMC, May 2007 culminating her 30 year career.
Can you be drafted into the army if you are gay?
Yes they do. I believe that gays and lesbians should be allowed in the military as long as they do not openly express their sexual orientation. If someone were to know that the person next to him was gay, he would naturally act differently if he had any animosity towards gay persons in general. The dissension doesn't come from the fact the person is gay, it comes from other people KNOWING that he is gay. DADT (Don't Ask, Don't Tell) has been an effective way for our military to stay unified. Nobody needs to know if someone is gay or straight, they just need to know that they can rely on the person and know that he has your back.
What is the difference between commissioned and non commissioned ranks in army?
commissioned ranks get more money...
What is Pakistan army rank in the world?
Pakistan ranks 2 in the South Asia Zone, behind India. In the world Pakistan ranks 9th by size but 45th in efficiency terms. Within their home environment, difficulties of terrain adversly affect Pakistan's ability to moblilize, logistically support and equip land forces. However, Leadership, committment and traditional values are strong, and in these terms they are 16th in the worlds 154 armies.
What branch is the lieutenant in?
Lieutenant is a rank found in all branches of the US Armed Forces - Air Force, Army, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. In the Air Force, Army, and Marine Corps, there are the ranks of Second Lieutenant (O1) and First Lieutenant (O2). In the Navy and Coast Guard, there are the ranks of Lieutenant JG (O2) and Lieutenant (O3).
It Stands for Military Occupational Specialty. In other words, it's your "Job" in the Marine Corps. This defines you and what you do. For example, If you go into 0311 infantry, you have succeeded as a Rifleman.
Who was the General in charge of the Confederate military forces?
During the American Civil War, quite a few different generals commanded different Confederate armies in the field and in garrisons around the South. Perhaps the most famous, and certainly one of the most successful, was General Robert E. Lee, commander of the Army of Northern Virginia between 1862 and 1865.