Military - March 2007

Please keep answers theoretical if possible, though examples are okay.

2007-03-27 23:22:11 · 6 answers · asked by llordlloyd 6

I just finished reading a Newsweek Magazine filled with their letters. What are your thoughts on the soldiers and how the government is treating them?

2007-03-27 23:10:36 · 4 answers · asked by Williamstown 5

2007-03-27 22:58:43 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous

Is it Troy? Is it WW2?

2007-03-27 22:36:35 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous

Iran.. time to put the crash helmets on!. Dont you supid idiots learn anything.... look at saddam. You can push the brits and the yanks so far... you will find out that you guys are just children in the world stage. bang!! bad move to capture out troops.

2007-03-27 22:23:19 · 25 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 22:11:32 · 3 answers · asked by Chris T 1

A friend of mine was charged with article 112a of the UCMJ. He spent two years in the brigg. He wants to know if he can legally by a sidearm. Can't find a free online search any where. Any ideas?

2007-03-27 21:56:41 · 5 answers · asked by thedirtyhowie420 1

I noticed through some light studies that Vietnam was a war that began for very similar reasons to the Iraq war -- and although three different presidents thought there was no way to "win" in Vietnam, none of those three could find a plausible exit strategy... and the "plan" that Nixon came up with in 1971 and was *supposed to be enacted involved a "coalition government" (in his words) and a staged withdrawal of troops...
Also, all of the campaign speeches from 1962-72 could very well be the exact same speeches we hear today, with the word "communism" replaced with "terrorism" and the word "Kruschev" with "Bin Laden" or "Achmibenijad"...

In Iraq, we have similar circumstances, but I am wondering how similar?
I am not asking this to incite some kind of political debate! I am offering no opinion on the war, and I'm only interested in historical similarities like the ones I've identified above.

Just trying to spark a discussion on the matter.

2007-03-27 21:50:32 · 4 answers · asked by Steve C 4

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/programmes/panorama/6479769.stm

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“The U.N. Convention on the Rights of the Child define ANYONE UNDER the age of 18 as a Child, yet, in UK, the Army recruit over 5000 16 and 17 year olds every year, with the Government ADMITTING it’s “MISTAKENLY SENT SOME 17 YEAR OLDS INTO BATTLE IN IRAQ” UNQUOTE.

Grown men with YEARS of combat service under their belts have been reduced to quivering wrecks from PTSD after the sights and sounds they have seen - mass graves, decapitated bodies, children blown to bits, and yet, our GOVERNMENT ADMITS they have sent Children into battle.. No matter how brave that youngster may be, no matter how much that youngster wants to be with his mater in the heat of battle, the FACT remains he/she is NOT mentally or psychologically prepared for such a role.. And Officers and junior Officers are NOT educated enough to recognise emerging psychological problems. Proper screening and assessment at recruitment office should be done

2007-03-27 21:34:57 · 21 answers · asked by Hello 3

I enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserves early in 2004. I've served about 3 years of very honorable service, No drugs, 1st class PFT, Expert Rifleman, meritorious promotions, volunteer for Katrina, etc. I am 21 years old, have a great job which enabled me to buy my first house, buy me a nice truck, and my new wife a new car. I am also a Volunteer Firefighter... My point is Im not a scumbag in any way. My unit is very unresponsible, always trying to screw things up, dont care about anything, and just party all the time. That is not me in any way and I just do not fit with these guys. I want out, and want out now.

I was told the past drill I had a UA from last year that I never made up, which I take as meaning that if that happens you have an unsatisfactory year which leads to an Other than Honorable Discharge- Im not sure tho. I told my Gunny I might as well just walk out if I get the same discharge as I will get at the end of my contract.
Is there any way I can a General Discharge?

2007-03-27 21:26:43 · 3 answers · asked by energizer 2

I was in Dep for the Navy and got out do to some personal things. I am now going into the Air Force 5 months later after Deping out. I was wondering if i would need to retake the MEPS physical. On July 29th it would be one year from when i passed it. My recruiter said he didnt think so. Any idea?? Thanks for the Help. Matt

2007-03-27 21:09:08 · 5 answers · asked by schmidt9182002 2

http://news.yahoo.com/s/bloomberg/20070323/pl_bloomberg/a5lkau0wj714

2007-03-27 20:49:17 · 3 answers · asked by the 2nd woody 3

Is it U.S.Navy SEAL? Is it British SAS? Is it Russian Spetsnaz? or Israeli Sayeret Matkal? Who is the next spartan???

2007-03-27 20:24:09 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 20:23:31 · 7 answers · asked by thesunshineking 2

2007-03-27 20:15:34 · 9 answers · asked by Anonymous

Does guarenteed security cost loss of education and freedom? Is dissidence expressed through education the main security threat facing Homeland Security? Can we keep peace by force through accepting our need to conform and obey?

2007-03-27 20:10:02 · 7 answers · asked by Watchful 1

How many Airborne divisions are there currently(active, please list) and which is considered the best. Only qualified informed answers please.

2007-03-27 20:08:42 · 9 answers · asked by michael H 4

a recruiter told me if you want to join cause you like plaines or like to fly then your joining for the wrong reason....airmen rarely fly only when shipping out...is this true?

2007-03-27 20:04:16 · 7 answers · asked by million dollar dreams 1

2007-03-27 20:02:09 · 4 answers · asked by tammy 2

Hello everyone. I'm currently 13 months into a 3 year contract in the Army. I spent 4 months in Iraq as an infantryman. About a month ago I was seriously injured when a booby trap in a house blew up killing 3 of my friends. 5 more soldiers were seriously wounded including me as the explosion was so large it brought most of the house down and the one next door. I was tossed about 10 feet. I was knocked out, took a lot of shrapnel, fractured a bone in my back, and a lot of other minor injuries. I've spent almost a month at home trying to heal but I'm still having serious back pain and a certain amount of difficulty dealing with what happened on an emotional level. I'm not sure I want to continue to serve in the military and definitely not in the infantry. What options do I have? I appreciate any and all answers.

2007-03-27 19:44:15 · 7 answers · asked by CB 1

" if you over come fear you can over come anything"

2007-03-27 19:31:17 · 17 answers · asked by sexy eyes 1

Americans think that they are right,that they are the "good guys",the rest of us,the" bad guys".They will destroy the world.

2007-03-27 19:29:37 · 18 answers · asked by lavidasigue40 3

where is all the billions of dollars that was supposed to go to the space mission to the moon? ever whatch astronauts gone wild? or in plane site? check them out.

2007-03-27 19:21:41 · 9 answers · asked by bazil 1

Do air force recruiters get paid or benefit in some way for enlisting new recruits?

The reason I ask is because i spoke to two different guys. One guy was an idiot who kept trying to pressure me into joining that very day and another guy I spoke to a few weeks later was much cooler and actually answered my questions honestly and completely and even said that he had a few recruits who had a problem with the same first recruiter I didn't like. So the idiot recruiters is closer to my house and the cool recruiter is somewhat further from my house.

If the recruiters don't get any sort of benefit from enlisting me, then i'll just join at the idiots office. If the recruiters get some sort of benefit or comissions from enlisting me, then i'll drive the extra distance to the nicer guy who took the time to answer questions and stuff. So back to my question?

2007-03-27 18:55:48 · 4 answers · asked by World Expert 1

Look at the days we are living in. Wars and Rumors of wars. If we found ourselves in a huge bloodbath with maybe Iran or anyone else do you love your country enough to serve it if there was a US draft? This is the most freeest country out there that i know of. Many people since the birth of the United States have gave their lives and shed their blood for you and me. Thats right for YOU AND ME!! even if you did not agree with the war would you serve your country for the youth and young ones we have today? I love this country we are the freeest in the world. Maybe our freedoms our being slowly taken away but still we still are the freeest! And if you would not serve your country why wouldent you?

2007-03-27 18:54:54 · 19 answers · asked by You dont need to know my name 1

Im pretty sure i know the answer to this but im not 100 percent posative.

2007-03-27 18:50:02 · 11 answers · asked by You dont need to know my name 1

It is the only law violation ive ever had and it happen when i was 11 and i am 20 now.

2007-03-27 18:48:40 · 7 answers · asked by Nick S 1

In war, you kill your enemy. People fight for different reasons. The times change, the people change, the places change, even the weapons change. But this fundamental principle never changes: You kill or you die.

You get desensitized to pulling the trigger. It's the only way any sane person's mind can cope with the trauma of inflicting death. Could it be the same for a nuclear bomb eventually? All it takes is a situation desperate enough for it to be used. After that doing it again becomes less of a sticking point.

And what about when we develop a weapon more powerful than nuclear bombs? Maybe some satellite capable of killing highly specific targets from space or something that could wipe out an entire continent? The reality is that every new weapon we make gets used at some point.

Hate, fear, desperation, anger. All of these could cause the end. When will war go too far? At what point does war simply become an act of mass murder disguised by politics? Why are we so damn stupid?

2007-03-27 18:46:58 · 12 answers · asked by Jack 1

Shouldnt they be the same?.

2007-03-27 18:45:05 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous

My back is the reason that I was released from the Marines in 1997, I have been fighting VA ever since. I had to pay for an MRI myself because they said nothing was wrong with my back, and now the lumbar part of my spine is bulging to the point that it cost me a job at the Post-Office even after I passed their test, urinalysis, and a physical. The reasonable accomadation board at the Post Office said that I was unsuitable to work there, I have very limited income (Disability Compensation 20% for a busted back). Where does a veteran turn to get help for this case?

2007-03-27 18:35:19 · 5 answers · asked by coach_ike_bclc 1