US Army History and Traditions

Sherman used total war tactics because it broke down the society of the war, it also destroyed the economy and helped bring the war to and end. Sherman pretty much said, don't mess with the union.

Sherman knew that the soldiers received support and encouragement from the civilians back at home. The Confederates could go on fighting as long as they received food and supplies from those back at home. He wanted to destroy the will to fight for both the soldiers and the civilians. Soldiers did not want to fight if they were worried that their homes would be destroyed or their families were suffering.

Without the Allied invasion in June 1944 there would have been no liberation, so credit must go to the supreme commander of the Allied armies, Dwight D. Eisenhower. Commanders in the field, such as Montgomery, Bradley, Patton and others also deserve mention.

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Almost all of the people in the Continental Army were farmers. 90% of the population consisted of farmers. Unlike the British Army, almost all of the Americans could read and write. Henry Knox, was a bookseller. He started as a private and was promoted to general of the artillery. Benedict Arnold was a druggist.

yes an honorably discharged or retired vet may wear it properly for a funeral,or military holiday,military event, ,parade involving the military, ex.veterans day parade.and many other events as authorized by the us military usc code.look it up

There are many Tomb's of the Unknown. Obviously, the whole point is that the person buried in said Tomb was never able to be identified, which is why they are buried as a tribute to all who were unable to be identified. With new genetic matching techniques, it is today sometimes possible to tell whose remains are there, and it wasn't when they were buried.

Monogamy is legal in all 50 states. Mono- meaning one implies that you would only be married to one person. Are you meaning to ask about polygamy?

Army regulations 25-1 and 25-2 are the regulations that should be used for the implementation of PEDs in their shipping and supply area.

nothing is worn above the cib jump wings under jump wings

Anyone who serves is referred to as a Veteran. Those who have served refer to long serving soldiers as "lifers." Less colloquially, they may be called career soldiers.

A Fort Jackson Soldier earned himself a 402 by doing the following. 132 push-ups in two minutes, 114 sit-ups in two minutes and an 11-minute, 53-second 2-mile run

That's nothing...I was our class PT Officer while at FAOBC at Ft. Sill in the summer of 2004 and an active army soldier in our class--don't recall his name (African-American, mid thirties--some one will know his name...) scored a 409--and 309 points of that were on the first two events (something like 140 push-ups and 123 sit-ups...) and they were ALL completely to standard...sucks when my own 364 was FIFTH in the battery...and who says the infantry is where all the hard core pt types go...

Well, great job by these guys. I am 42 years old and I just got a 405 on the extended scale for my unit, DSTB 1st armored Division. its good to know that we still have some really awesome fit soldiers out there.

The lowest rank in the US Army for an officer is Second Lieutenant. Then, First Lieutenant. It is important to note that even a Second Lieutenant out ranks many of the most senior non-officers (or enlisted men).

In the UK, there is no such thing as a first lieutenant, just lieutenant. Any officer will still outrank any NCO.

General Douglas MacArthur.

The Combat Infantryman Badge (C.I.B.) is awarded to individuals, not to units. The criteria for this award is that the person must have served 60days or more in combat with a MOS (Military Occupation Specialty) designated as infantry. It has been awarded from WW@ till present. If you see this medal on a person's uniform, respect him/her.

The badge is a blue rectangle with a musket inset and surrounded by a laurel leaf.

The information above is incorrect. The C.I.B is awarded only to Infantrymen and SF that have met the requirements. Women are not allowed in the Infantry and cannot receive a C.I.B. and never have been able to. Only individuals with the 11B (Infantry) and Special Forces MOS can receive the C.I.B.

Also, the criteria to receive the C.I.B has become much stricter since Desert Storm and is no longer "blanket awarded" like it was in Desert Storm. No disrespect to Desert Storm veterans. Hooah!

No - Powell, like all 4-Star rank officers, generally retire after their assignments, both due to military regulations concerning forced retirements at age 55, and the fact that 4-Star ranks are a function of the position the hold. After being relieved, they either retire or resume duty at their previous former rank (usually 2 or 3 Star ranks), unless an appointed assignment keeps them on active service past that point (e.g., Powell retained his Army status while serving as National Security Advisor, though he was 49 at the time).

The only exception to those rules is if the individual is granted 5-Star status (in the Army's case, General of the Army), in which case the person is granted full status and benefits of an active duty officer until they pass away. The last such person to hold the title was General Omar Bradley.

It is an individual that has attended Signalman (SM) A-school in the United States Navy and also achieved the rank of E-4 (Petty Officer Third Class). When the rating (job) and rank are combined, one would use the term Signalman Third Class (SM3).

As a side note, the rating of Signalman (SM) was merged into Quartermasters (QM) in 2003.

In the days of the Civil War, swords were carried on the left and drawn with the dominant right hand. Higher ranking soldiers were more skilled so standing on the senior's left would not interfere with sword handling.

If you haven't served your time you'll have too and you can put your money in the bank on that one. If you have served your time the Army would love to have you! It's the best thing for you if you don't know where your life is going.

You can volunteer for Recruiting duty by contacting you branch manager or by going on line and completing a Volunteer Recruiting packet. Otherwise you have to wait until you are DA selected for recruiting duty.

Baron Friedrich von Steuben came from Prussia.

In 1979, in anger at the United States' refusal to render the deposed Shah back into Iranian custody, Iranians loyal to the Khomeini regime stormed the US embassy and took all of the embassy personnel hostage.

1. Medical Advances: conducting medical research

2. Technology: through the use of comp. (etc) new advances can be made to help people with their health

3. Public Policy: Government policies and regulations (tobacco regulation)

4. Education: health education. Key factor in the prevention of disease and illness

Money wise, not really much of anything, unless it comes from an individual of particular status.