Does the Army have an NCO sword and if so when is it used
2007-03-25 08:39:53 · 11 answers · asked by J5/Dozaimo/Pandalvr/Junk Yard Josh 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Military
Although not used much anymore, the Army's M1840 NCO sword dates back a long time. Primarily seeing its use during the civil war, the model remains virtually unchanged. The original model came in an all brass grip with blades of various lengths. Today's version supplied by Marlow White is a little more elaborate. With gold plating and stainless steel, MW's is many steps ahead than the original issue models in looks, but functionally, it is lacking. The civil war issue models, although worn more for looks, did have a functional blade, but came dull and required sharpening. To see Marlow Whites check out http://www.militarysabers.com/us-army-nco-sword.html or to see an original look at http://www.angelfire.com/wa/swordcollector/USpatterns/1840nco.jpg
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Does the Army have an NCO sword and if so when is it used
2015-08-19 03:17:33 · answer #4 · answered by Ferne 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes military army people do use NCO swords. They are a German version of the infantry sword during the Napoleonic Wars. The M1859 NCO sword continues service today as the Marine Corps drill and ceremonial sword.
2014-11-05 19:52:34 · answer #5 · answered by dipti 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The marine above me is incorrect, even though the marines like to think their special. Army FM 3-21.5 Appendix F describes both the movements and the type of sword Army NCO's are authorized to use. The nomenclature for the sword is noncommissioned officer’s sword, model 1840. Used for Cermonies and parades.
2007-03-25 09:46:32 · answer #6 · answered by recon1223 2 · 3⤊ 0⤋
Yes, the Army does have an NCO sword. Cpl and above may wear it for special occasions i.e. cermionys, weddings, funreals. Here is a link saying when, where, and what uniform may be worn. http://www.militarysabers.com/military-sword-information/m-faq-when-to-wear-army-saber.html
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2014-03-07 06:52:52 · answer #7 · answered by Justin 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It would appear as though NCOs have a sword and can wear it for ceremomies, military or civilian.
2007-03-25 08:50:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
Marine non-commissioned officers (Coporal and above) are the only enlisted personnell authorized to carry a sword. It is used for ceremony only, and all of the swords (across the branches) are patterned after the 1864 cavalry officer saber. A Marine officer carries a Mameluke, in honor of the Mameluke sword given as a gift to Pressley O'bannon, commander of the Marine detachment that helped defeat the Barbary Pirates in 1805. The sword was given to him as a token of gratitude by the King of libya.
They probably feel that any other NCO beside the Marines wouldn't know what do with a sword :P
2007-03-25 09:21:44 · answer #9 · answered by The_moondog 4 · 0⤊ 3⤋
nco's can wear swords for ceremonies and special occasions.
2007-03-25 10:50:17 · answer #10 · answered by Torey H 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋