Military - October 2006

2006-10-29 11:20:36 · 12 answers · asked by christine2550@sbcglobal.net 2

2006-10-29 11:08:49 · 12 answers · asked by *babydoll* 6

Can anyone tell me the views republicans and democrats on a millitary draft (conscription)??? any specific links or current events would help. thanks in advance.

2006-10-29 10:39:36 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

It sure appeared to me Lt. Gov. Michael Steele was flip-flopping like crazy on the issue of the Iraq war. Stay the course. The course is not working. Don't pull our troops out. Give Iraq a deadline, and if they don't stand up, we will stand down. This sure seemed like he couldn't tell where America stands on this war, and was trying to cover his butt either way. How lame can you get?

2006-10-29 10:38:01 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

why were the soldiers that went to Vietnam hated by the American people

2006-10-29 10:26:45 · 18 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-29 10:24:27 · 19 answers · asked by Q-Shun 1

section 3 review

2006-10-29 10:23:07 · 10 answers · asked by *~Vuppy's Slave~* 1

Where would you predict the next conflict will be?
What kind of conflict will the United States most likely to be fighting ten years from now?

2006-10-29 10:09:51 · 17 answers · asked by Kel 3

Was waterboarded or tortured some other way, would you still have a problem with it?

2006-10-29 10:05:10 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous

Which one has better A/C

2006-10-29 09:40:30 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-29 09:35:59 · 6 answers · asked by mark6452 1

2006-10-29 09:34:16 · 15 answers · asked by mrkthomasson 1

2006-10-29 09:33:51 · 4 answers · asked by matt_sorrentino 1

2006-10-29 09:26:02 · 2 answers · asked by jackie_smith542004 1

2006-10-29 09:23:25 · 7 answers · asked by heidihoek@sbcglobal.net 1

Squall is a torpedo which travels through the water in an envelope of gas and air thus not allowing the toredo to succumb to water resistance. This is called supercavitation. It allows the torpedo to travel at over 300 miles per hour. If launched at a carrier battle group the consequences could be terrible. Any thoughts?

2006-10-29 09:16:47 · 11 answers · asked by Andrew H 2

What countries own them legaly (how?) and what countries own
them illegaly?

2006-10-29 09:14:11 · 6 answers · asked by George 2

When I was in Iraq, we had some Navy personel that had never fired a rifle in their life, and the Marines of other Navy people had to show them how to use them. I believe that all branches need to qualify all personel on the M-16A2 and the M-9. The Marines and Army are required to qualify on the basic infantry/ riflemen weapons, such as the M-16, SAW, M-60, M-203 grenade launcher, laws rocket (forgive me if they no longer use the LAWS rocket), claymore mine, and a few others I have forgotten about. The other branches should be required to qualify o the m-16 and M-9 and familiarized with the same weapons that the above mentioned are used by the Marines and Army on a regular basis. What do you think?

2006-10-29 08:55:10 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-10-29 08:50:58 · 17 answers · asked by yellowmaxpunto 1

Noticed way more mexicans in the raleigh nc area than ever before. Are they taking over?

2006-10-29 08:49:37 · 14 answers · asked by super stud 4

Below is an excerpt from a letter from my son to the Recruiting Command in my city. In it, he explains something very wrong has happened. He was led to believe he would go take a test and after the test he would be offered a position and then he would decide if he wanted to join. At the test they had him take the oath and sign the Enlistment Document as he simultaneously was told by the Recruiter "sign, it's no big deal, it's only a preliminary paper to see what job you qualify for". He was written letters and made it clear he does not want to volunteer for the USMC.

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-I was a not even 16 when I met the first USMC Recruiter, long before I could drive. A guy in uniform took some time to tell me about the Corps Band. Glossy brochures, pretty uniforms and the glamour, made me curious. Subsequent calls to my cell and home through the years pushing for my commitment made me curious.

Current Situation-

Fast forward to May-June of 2006. First time at the Recruiter's office, I understood -Take the test find out if I qualify for a job then sign up. I wanted information about band and in intelligence. I was told, I could only get the information by taking the test. I accepted a day-meeting and took the mental and physical aptitude tests and since I understood this was the only way to find out with no commitment. A preliminary look one of many preliminary steps, I accepted. I understood, if I wanted, there were ways to void the agreement I was about to sign. I confidently trusted and followed the “sign here-here-here.” More so, since my Recruiter told me, as I showed him the form "no big deal, you can get out". If the job is what I want, I finish my other 2 years of college, join as an officer in the reserves and sit behind a desk and play in the band and work in intelligence.

I finished the testing and with my trusted recruiter by my side as my guide. The words “I cannot get out” never crossed my mind. Only after my father found out, from me, that I had signed, going into DEP, interrupting my college, to work in Intelligence and play in the band, did I read the content/fine print and heard the loud “you cannot get out” as it reverberated in my mind. At the same time, still in denial I listened, while my father clarified the written words, -I had joined the “regular component of the Marine Corps”, not the Reserves, with the lowest rank possible, no job assignment, and the word “None” boldly written in section “B”, meaning NO agreements to be honored.

My father called the recruiting office and confirmed: -Regular Marine Corps, 8 years/4 active starting after boot camp. No band; No intelligence; Worst of all, no job
assignment, no bonus, no more college, no officer rank or career path, and no recourse. My first thought was, -did I misunderstand? -I will be sent to Jail if I don't comply? All because I wanted to know if I qualified for a job. They had hired me before agreeing or telling me if I qualified for a job? I trusted the guys my Dad told me to always trust.

This is a great misunderstanding, or a great injustice, and as a direct result, the enlistment document of July 3rd 2006 does not reflect the cumulative intent and spirit of the verbal communications that transpired from day one. I respectfully request a fully executed release for this case (no response to the request other than they are looking at it. Soon it will be 4 months).

1,) Is a contract of this sort enforceable, if the person or persons improperly, by design or by negligence, avoided or misrepresented and improperly disclosed for the USA, the intent and the repercussions of the written words?

2,) Mention has been made of legal repercussions for not showing up to the recruiting station, (I understand jail, dishonorable discharge, looking over your shoulder the rest of your life, etc). How do we put an end to this torture, as we are held emotionally hostage by the "no answer position"?

3,) I know there are ways to get out if honor is not an issue. My son has done no wrong. He trusted someone in uniform, the same way a student trusts a teacher, and the same way a citizen trusts a Police Officer. For the life of me I cannot believe we are talking about this today. Are we alone? Could it be there are more victims out there that have resigned themselves to "taking it on the chin like a man" and go on and allow themselves to be victimized? It is commonly known that when a person gets "tricked", "Conned" "Swindled" into something improper, they are too embarrassed to contact the authorities or their family? The lawyers have said there is nothing we can do. Our military family and friends say there is nothing we can do. I don't believe it! In America the reason we go fight, is so we have the freedom to pursue legal recourse for "injustice or negligent action, that will cause undue harm on an individual." Are you one of the silent victims?

There are predators, officially sanctioned by the authorities we trust, which are paid to get close to our kids far before they are mature, and entice them to not trust their parental advise, and instead trust them as advisors. This way they control the young minds behind the parent's backs. Tell me your story. Has something happened to you? leonco@yahoo.com

2006-10-29 08:35:39 · 11 answers · asked by MoonSam 1

2006-10-29 08:25:59 · 8 answers · asked by Jean H 1

I am a veteran of vietnam, and desert storm, my father was in 3 wars, I would like to know in all honesty what did we fight for? my kids can't wear a tshirt of christ to school, or build a nativity sceen at school, Just where the hell is my freedom,

2006-10-29 07:56:44 · 15 answers · asked by Cobra 5

2006-10-29 07:52:56 · 11 answers · asked by joeny 1

2006-10-29 07:21:59 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Would it be sensible for Britain to have no deterrent?

2006-10-29 07:16:01 · 8 answers · asked by dick 2

I was just wondering so I could start doing it for my workout. And how far do they usually run?

2006-10-29 06:44:32 · 12 answers · asked by footballhero63 1

before we can listen to the Dixie Chicks again?

2006-10-29 06:44:13 · 26 answers · asked by Blim 5

Just wondering cuz someone told me that they won't have any phone calls from their significant other while he's gone. But when mine was gone he got to call me.


*her significant other is going to a different one than mine did*

2006-10-29 06:37:16 · 15 answers · asked by ♥Brown Eyed Girl ♥ 5

Israel has occupied some of the areas of Lebenon. The Ary of Lebenon is not strong enogh to fight for Lebenon. Hezbollah is fighting to liberate those areas. Hezbollah has fought a war with Israel and showed that they are trained and courageous Army. Do you think Hezbollah is a terrorist Oranization. If yes, Why?

2006-10-29 06:19:27 · 9 answers · asked by From Hangu 2