2006-07-12 18:33:17 · 9 answers · asked by Jill H 1 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
It's emblazoned on their Unit Insignia -- First in, Last out.
The 65th Engineer Battalion, 25th Infantry.
For more on the 65th Engineer Battalion, go to:
http://www.25thida.com/units3.html#Engineers
2006-07-12 20:26:03 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 18⤊ 2⤋
The Army Combat Engineers. They go ahead of the Combat Units (Infantry, Armor and Artillery) to clear mine fields, bridge rivers and gullies and many other things, so the Combat Units can engage and kill the enemy. The Combat Engineers are also the last out of an area, because they have to clean up or destroy camps etc.
2006-07-12 18:42:05 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it is the Marines, but it isn't true.
It wasn't true in Vietnam! And the Army has been around a lot longer than the marines! It used to be impossible!
The 82nd might have that saying but the 173 Airborne Brigade and the 1st Brigade, 101st Airborne were in Vietnam long before the 82nd. And in fact, was the longest serving unit in combat (7 years)
We know who was 1st in in Europe!
Well the 82nd in Italy
On D-day both the 82nd and 101st were dropped in!
Remember Saving Private Ryan!
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Pathfinders from the 101st landed in Normandy just after midnight on June 6th, 1944. Carried aboard 11 C-47 transport planes, these forces were to mark three drop zones for the division's three parachute infantry regiments.
The three regiments of the 101st were dropped behind Utah Beach early in the morning of June 6th, roughly one hour after the pathfinders. 6,789 paratroopers were carried aboard 432 C-47's, of which 38 planes were lost. Most of the paratroopers landed far from their planned drop zones, but despite this and other setbacks they quickly organized into groups and set out to complete their assigned objectives.
D-Day Order of Battle·501st Parachute Infantry Regiment ·1st Battalion ·2nd Battalion ·3rd Battalion ·502nd Parachute Infantry Regiment ·1st Battalion ·2nd Battalion? ·3rd Battalion ·506th Parachute Infantry Regiment ·1st Battalion ·2nd Battalion ·3rd Battalion ·327th Glider Infantry Regiment ·401st Glider Infantry Regiment ·321st Glider Field Artillery Battalion ·907th Glider Field Artillery Battalion ·377th Parachute Field Artillery Battalion ·81st Airborne Antiaircraft Artillery Battalion ·Battery A ·Battery B ·Battery C? ·Battery D ·Battery E ·Battery F ·101st Airborne Signal Company ·801st Airborne Ordnance Company ·426th Airborne Quartermaster Company ·326th Airborne Engineer Battalion ·326th Airborne Medical Company ·101st Counter Intelligence Corps detachment ·101st Airborne Division Military Police Platoon
You see where the Engineers were in the order of battle on D Day.
The Marines were 1st as well, but in the Pacific Theater fighting Japan
2006-07-12 18:43:14 · answer #3 · answered by cantcu 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
United States Marine Corps; although I'm an Army fan myself.
2006-07-12 18:36:48 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not just "Combat Engineers", Engineers in general. I'm a 21E, Heavy Construction Equipment Operator. "Engineers Clear The Way!"
2006-07-12 19:15:23 · answer #5 · answered by pfc_weiss 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know about Military, but it is the moto of all good Stage Managers.
2006-07-12 18:37:02 · answer #6 · answered by Robsthings 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
marines 82nd aireborne
2006-07-12 18:36:42 · answer #7 · answered by glock509 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The Fire Dept!
2006-07-12 18:36:43 · answer #8 · answered by FireMedic 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
about everyone that has ever been in the military
2006-07-12 19:01:43 · answer #9 · answered by MP US Army 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋