The correct term is Airmen, not soldiers. Airmen learn to use the M-16 in basic training and are now issued the ABU (Airman Battle Uniform).
No, field gear & weapons were turned in. Class A uniforms and shoes were kept upon leaving service
They were provided with uniforms, food, accommodation, weapons and ammunition, transport, mail service.
No. Those weapons are returned to the arms room, to be reissued to other incoming personnel who need to be assigned a weapon. They remain government property.
Training is certainly not free. They had to pay for the ammunition, the weapons, and pay instructors. Yes, the government did pay.
An American infantryman had a helmet, rifle, bombs, and surplus ammunition.
At the beginning of the American Civil War, soldiers faced several significant challenges, including inadequate training and lack of experience, which hindered their combat effectiveness. Many troops were ill-equipped, lacking proper uniforms, weapons, and supplies, leading to harsh conditions in the field. Additionally, soldiers grappled with poor medical care and high rates of disease, which took a heavy toll on their ranks. Morale was also a concern, as many soldiers were initially unprepared for the realities of war.
because the other soldiers at the other end had weapons and if neither of the side had weapons there would be no war [MAYBE A FIST FIGHT] but yeah.
by the armorer
the weapons include the following:MusketsBeyonetscannons with cannon ballsswordsthere are more in the war but these are the assigned soldier weapons.
Many white Army officers and southern politicians objected to the training of African American soldiers to use weapons. They feared that these black soldiers might pose a threat after the war.
Individual weapons training programs are typically outlined in military or law enforcement training manuals, which provide detailed guidelines on the proper handling, maintenance, and usage of specific weapons. These programs often include theoretical instruction as well as practical exercises to ensure proficiency and safety. Additionally, they may be supplemented by regulations from governing bodies and standards from relevant organizations. Overall, the goal is to equip personnel with the necessary skills to effectively and safely operate their assigned weapons.
They become child soldiers with force, usually through kidnapping or with threats. They then go through painful, dehumanizing training which gives them their skills with weapons and the emotional detachment necessary to kill.