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Mercenaries fight for the highest bidder and hold no allegiance to anyone; they are private businessmen. An all volunteer army is sworn under oath to defend it's nation, and is a "profession", just like the medical field, engineering field, legal field, manufacturing field, sales, etc. The Soldiers and Sailors (and Airmen & Marines) are employed in the "profession of arms"; the field of military science.
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What is another name for volunteer army?
militia is a group of all able-bodied males considered by law eligible for military service.
Who has the largest all volunteer military?
India
What are the ramifications of the Vietnam war?
The war in Iraq is very similar to the Vietnam War, and the US is very good at fighting wars and terrible at establishish peace.
The infantry artillery and armed Calvary are all part of which military department?
These would all be under the U.S Army.
What branches of the military were involved in the battle of Normandy?
All branches of the US Army except the Marines. This included the Army, Navy and the Army Air Corps(which was part of the army before the Air Force was a separate branch).
How much would it cost to recruit an all volunteer army?
We currently have an all volunteer military force and have had one for more than 35 years.
Can you be enlisted into US army now?
The US Army, like the other US Military branches are an all volunteer fighting force, which means you have to volunteer to enlist. With your consent, being able to pass the ASVAB and physical you can then be enlisted into the Army.
When did the US military become an all volunteer military?
It has always been an all volunteer military with the only notable exceptions were drafts.
What is another name for volunteer army?
militia is a group of all able-bodied males considered by law eligible for military service.
How Vietnam changed military?
From a conscripted military to an all volunteer military.
Who has the largest all volunteer military?
India
Why did the Roman army need to use mercenaries?
Basically for reinforcement and special skills. Although the Romans could levy plenty of troops from Italy, some of their allies had specialities that were useful such as slingers, bowmen and cavalry which could reinforce the Roman units. An example of this is their Batavian allies who were not only excellent horsemen, but they prided themselves on being able to swim across a river in full armor.
What are the rules regarding women in the US military?
From WWII until the end of the Vietnam War, women were part of the US Army's WAC (Women's Army Corps); US Navy WAVE's (Women Allowed Volunteer Emergency service); etc. After Vietnam came the all volunteer military and the WACs and WAVEs were abolished in about 1975. Today-the US military has transitioned into a military/law enforcement force (effective 1990s) and is a equal opportunity employer.
Do all American boys and girls have to go into the military service?
No, the US currently has an all-volunteer military.
How did Vietnam war change us?
1. The all volunteer Army! 2. The all volunteer Air Force! (they never drafted much anyway). 3. The all volunteer Navy! 4. The all volunteer Marine Corps!
Did the US send mercenaries to Japan in 1930s?
Yes and no. The Americans wanted to help Nationalist China against the Japanese aggression, but they still wanted to remain neutral rather than being dragged into what would eventually become WW2. So they created a group known as the "Flying Tigers" which were volunteer US Air Force pilots, and made them independent of the US government by claiming they were mercenaries.Technically they could be considered mercenaries by some definitions, but in practice they were basically a military unit. They were all drafted straight from the military, had limited military equipment, military training.
What are some significant events after the Vietnam war?
All volunteer military.
