Military Terminology

Germany, the ottoman empire, and Austria

Answer Bearskin Cap - similar to what the Palace Guards wear at Buckingham Palace Busby - A shorter version with a flat top. Worn mostly by Hussar units. Still worn by German cavalry in WW1. Shako - Cylindrical hat made of leather in various patterns. Some were smaller at the bottom and larger diameter at the top. Some worn during Napoleonic Wars were very tall.

A Colonel is a fairly high ranking officer, usually with almost 20 years in the service. They command large military units, such as Regiments or Air Wings. The next step in the career will be general.

according to the case of Estrada vs. Desierto...

1. EDSA 1 involves the exercise of the people power revolution which overthrows the WHOLE Government, while EDSA 2 is an exercise of people power of freedom of speech and freedom of assembly to petition the governement for redress of grievances which only affected the office of the president.

2. EDSA 1 is extra-constitutional and the legitimacy of the new governemnt that resulted from it cannot be subject of judicial review, while EDSA 2 is intra-constitutional and the resignation of the sitting president that it caused and the succession of the VP as president are subject to judicial review.

3. EDSA 1 involves political question while EDSA 2 involves legal question.

---from: Atty. Edwin Rey Sandoval Notes POLITICAL LAW REVIEWER 2007.

Citizens who refuse to obey the rules and possibly force law enforcement to shoot their own citizens. There are a lot of people out there who would take advantage of a bad situation for personal gain (such as looting after a major disaster) and there are people who act like they are the king of the hill and the rules don't apply to them.

The biggest negative would be the circumstances required to declare Martial Law. Something really bad would have to happen to cause it. It is lawful if the President feels it is necessary but you will have people who will think otherwise and might riot in response.

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Blitzkrieg means "lightning war". Blitzkrieg was first used by the Germans in World War Two and was a tactic based on speed and surprise and needed a military force to be based around light tank units supported by planes and infantry (foot soldiers). The tactic was developed in Germany by an army officer called Hans Guderian.

The "wolf pack" was a strategic grouping of German submarines (U-boats) during World War II, whereby more than one German sub might attack the same Allied convoy crossing the Atlantic.

There are many jobs available in the Guard. The local recruiter can help you make a choice on how well you perfomed on the entry exam and what you qualify for.

A petty officer is and E-4 and the same rank as an Army Corporal (or Specialist 4). Petty officer 3rd class is the lowest of the nco ranks(they are called petty officer in the Navy). Each petty officer has a rating(specialization) such as Boatswain's Mate(BM)(Bosun's Mate) or Gunner's Mate(GM), Electrician's Mate(EM) just to name a few so they would be a BM3 or GM3 or EM3 or PN3 (Personnel Man) etc.

Guerrilla warfare is simply groups of people out of uniform fighting for their country, mostly in surreptitious actions and sabotage. This has happened in every war I can think of . -Not just the American Revolution and the justification is always that they are not prepared to live under a foreign invader.


Guerrilla warfare is simply groups of people out of uniform fighting for their country, mostly in surreptitious actions and sabotage. This has happened in every war I can think of, not just the American Revolution.

The United STATES!!! w00T!!!!

The period from Sept. 1, 1939 (Nazi Germany's invasion of Poland) to May 1940 (Start of the Battle of Britain and the overrunning of the Low Countries and France) was called the Sitzkrieg ("Phony War").

The military industrial complex is basically the symbiotic relationship between big business and the US Military. Since technology is constantly being updated, the military needs to be updated to remain prepared. The term was coined by President Eisenhower during his last national address to warn the American people of this coming problem.

Big business basically invents new technologies, the military decision makers covet these things, a foreign country steals these things, and we end up buying it to stay ahead. It's basically a big money trap that we are now mired in.

From the end of WWII (1945) until 1960, the US was NOT geared for guerrilla warfare. The US was prepared to fight the USSR, when they came "through the Fulda-Gap" in Europe. Every tank, every warship, every jet fighter plane, was geared for conventional war against the USSR (Soviet Union) in Europe. Including the US Infantryman's battle rifle, the M-14.

With 20/20 hindsight, and the collapse of the USSR in 1990, it seemed all a little bit of a waste, when the historian considers the fact; that the ONLY two major wars to occur after 1945; were in ASIA. The ONLY US personnel that were prepared to fight a guerrilla war, were our US Special Forces (Green Beret). And "they" were President Kennedy's first reinforcement group of men sent to Vietnam.

As history bears out, the US fought the war in Vietnam with cold war weapons intended to fight the Soviet Union. We did learn however, that the guerrilla could be beat, if we applied fire power with search and destroy. The Viet Cong (primarily a guerrilla force), was essentially defeated by the end of 1969, only the hard core NVA (North Viet Army) remained undefeated until we departed the country (when ordered to, the NVA held their ground).

The Japanese Instrument of Surrender was signed on the Iowa Class battleship the USS Missouri in Tokyo Bay on 02 Sept '45, ending WWII.

Marines are part of the military, many will argue that the Marines are the best/highest trained military branch in the US military (now im not saying that there arnt special forces for other branchs that arn't better then Marines, all im saying is for basic training i'd have to say that the Marines are the best)

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Well, this depends completely on what level you wish to define the term 'group'.

Ten privates make up a section. The section was composed for four riflemen, two scouts (whose job it was to get themselves in forward positions and act as the eyes and ears), a machine gunner and his 'number 2', a second in command (2IC) called a lance corporal and the section commander, who was a corporal. Three sections made up a platoon, which was commanded by a lieutenant, with a sergeant as his second-in-command. Three platoons formed a company, under the command of a major, with a captain 2IC and company sergeant major - a warrant officer class 2. As well, each company would have its retinue of cooks, medics and the like.

Four companies, usually designated A, B, C and D, formed a battalion (however some battalions had a fifth machine-gun company called E company). Battalions were usually commanded by a lieutenant colonel, known as the CO or commanding officer, and his wider staff included a major as 2IC, and other officers with such responsibilities as intelligence, logistics, operations, mortars, medical services, signals and administration, while transport formed essentially the fifth 'support' company. Battalion HQ was an entity in its own right and the nerve centre of the battalion . Each soldier learnt that it was essential to protect Batallion HQ as it was the brain of the whole body - now composed of over five hundred men - which gathered in all intelligence from the battlefront and issued hopefully intelligent instructions. Three battalions formed a brigade, commanded by a brigadier, and higher still than a brigadier - way up high in charge of a division of three brigades - was a major general, then further up a lieutenant general and general.

There's a pretty detailed article about it available. See related link.

The study of war is called polemology.

What do we call number ofsoliers

You may apply to have your characterization of service changed to Honorable by filling out a DD-293 and submitting the application to the Discharge Review Board (DRB) for your service. Applicants are entitled to two reviews within 15 years of their discharge date. One is a document review where the DRB examines your records along with any supporting documentation you provide to support your case. The second is a personal appearance hearing before the DRB in Washington DC in which you can make your case in person.

Upgrades are never automatic, and are actually fairly rare. Applications are reviewed based on the propriety (legality) and equity (fairness) of the discharge received. You must submit clear, decisive issues for the board to consider, and you must support any claims with documentation. Having an expert assist you with the process is highly recommended in order to maximize your chances of success. There are a few organizations who provide solid, free support to veterans. The American Legion does a good job for free. There is also a Facebook page which which is very helpful.

A military ration is called an MRE or Meal Ready to Eat. They come in brown packages with various meals inside, and a self heating element for those that must be heated before eating. These are eaten during various deployments where fresh food is not available.