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US Army
The US Army is the main service branch of the US Armed Forces that deals with land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest branch in the US military, and one of seven uniformed services in the country.
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What is an old soldier from the army called?
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.
What is the highest pt score ever recorded in the us army?
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.
What is a word for a low rank soldier in the army?
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.
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 GermanyKarabiner98k- 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 AmericaSpringfield 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.
Why was Ulysses S. Grant different from all previous union commanders?
He was the only commander to fight out his battle and never retreat...
This question is a tricky way of saying how was grant different from all union commanders..
Glad to answer this for you as i am 13 and just answered the very same question for my homework...
What religion were people in 15th century England?
Roman Catholic, after the schism between Catholics and Protestants. Of course this is only the majority of French people. Remember, the papacy once resided in France; it is therefore logical for the majority of French people to be Catholic.
Which military units received the Presidential Unit Citation during Desert Storm?
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!
General george meade is role during the civil war?
He was the victor of Gettysburg, only a few days after being appointed commander of the Army of the Potomac.
He held on to this command later, when Grant became General-in-Chief, even though Grant was travelling with Meade's army in a mobile HQ, which caused some confusion.
If you are above 18 and have cleared your Higher Secondary School exam, you can apply for any available position of your choice. You will have to go through certain selection criteria to qualify for Pakistan Army.
Can a convicted felon join the US Armed Services?
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.
How do you get army recruiting orders?
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.
What did Iranian students take at the U.S. Embassy?
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.
How many guns are in the army?
there are a lot of guns in the army and the Pentagon makes more every day some more advanced then the others in case some are stolen... The Pentagon does not make guns.
Did the army have planes in WW2?
Yes, there was no Air Force in World War 2. The US Air Force was not established until 1947. Up to that time, the Army Air Corps was responsible for air missions, though the Navy and Marines also had air wings.
If you are in the army reserve do ypu have to go to basic?
Yes. Members of military reserve components (including both the federal reservists and the National Guard) attend the same Basic Training/Boot Camp as their active duty counterparts.
Can a convicted felon join any armed forces?
The only way you would be an "ex-felon" is if your conviction was overturned. Otherwise, you are - and will always be - a felon. Some offences you could be waivered in for. That policy may or may not have changed. You would need to speak to a recruiter to get a definitive answer.
Why is the commander in chief a civilian?
Because all armies worldwide, have one sole aim.
To uphold the policies and actions of the government of the day. Military powers are all put in place to be the physical means to carry out a governments policies, therefore the supreme person has to be the president, regardless.
How do you get the army uniform in mafia 2?
To get the army outfit you have to pre-order the game from gamestop. after doing this when the game comes out you get a code which if you are connected to x-box live you can put in which will unlick the extra content. Since the game has already come out if you don't have a code you can go onto the live marketplace for mafia 2 and pay to buy the extra content.
How hard is basic military training?
It should be as hard or harder than your limits. It is designed to find your limits and try to push you to the edge of what you can endure (or cause you to quit). It is mentally and physically challenging. It is designed to be hard, so you can be prepared for what will be expected of you. It is much less painful to endure a training sergeant yelling at you, cram for evaluation events, and put up with the discomfort of a little physical exercise than it would be to catch a bullet in your chest or head because you were not prepared. Yes, it is hard! That is the point!
In what war did more American soldiers die than any other war?
Civil war....what the **** were u doin in history
Can you borrow against your GI bill?
no it can not...but there have been rumors that it may be availavble soon... Soldier
