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When did the US get involved in the Vietnam War?
In February, 1965, the Viet Cong attacked an American military base near Pleiku. Using the Gulf of Tonkin Resolution, President Johnson sent in 3,500 Marines, the first official troops, to South Vietnam. By the end of the year, there were 200,000 US troops in Vietnam.
What do Force Recon Marine Officers do?
Force Recon Officers are typically not the Gung-Ho soldier fighting the battle, but more of a command/logistics organizer back at base. The Marines put a strong emphasis on leadership, so usually a enlisted Sergent will be the one leading the Recon team on missions. However, officers usually will be the key planners of the mission, and will sometimes be sent out with their team, especially if the Recon team is sent to a forward operating post in Afghanistan or something similar to that. Also, officers almost never attend Recon training. As an officer you would have to select the Infantry MOS and then serve your 3-4 years as an infantry officer. You would see combat then, but after you reach the rank of 03-04, you typically won't see much combat as an infantry officer. Once you serve you required time as a payment for your training, you may request to be transfered to Recon. It is very hard to get your commanding officer to recommend you. If you were good at your last job he might not let you go, and if you were bad then he wouldn't recommend you because it might eventually come back to him. Overall, Recon does see combat, but very little compared to a typical Marine unit. Officers will almost never see combat as a Recon Officer, so If you want to be a "gunfighter", enlistment would be your best option as you can choose a Recon MOS. Hope this helped!
What years did the Vietnam war go to and from?
'55 to '75.
Who was the president that diplomatically recognized the Vietnam government twenty years after the Vietnam war ended?
Lyndon B Johnson
When will the last Vietnam veteran die?
Assuming an 18-year old was in Vietnam in April, 1973 when the last U.S. combat forces left Vietnam, he might live to be 90 years old in 2045. Most Vietnam vets have turned 65, or will turn 65 in the next five years.
When was the last marine deployed to Vietnam?
Marines are serving in Vietnam today at the U.S. Embassy in HaNoi. But during the war, the embassy guards in SaiGon were Marines through the closing of Embassy operations in April, 1975 - a full two years after U.S. Marine combat units had all left the country.
Are seals tougher than recon?
no, Recon also the USMC has Force Recon... The Marines special operations are classified under MARSOC and have rigorous training for the Marines you have to first be in an infantry unit for four years then reenlist and go through sometimes it takes two years of training so six years total. plus RECON are the elite of the elite. Navy isn't elite only seals are elite and all Marines are elite but RECON is the tougher group. SEALS are still tough just not like RECON, different training. USMC Carlos Hathcock, Recon sniper has 93 confirmed kills. CHESTY Puller USMC awarded four navy crosses for bravery second highest under medal of honor and he had four of them. USMC John Basilone held off 3,000 enemy troops with their own machine gun with one other Marine whom was killed in the battle of Guadalcanal during the second world war and then single handedly hacked up three enemies with his jungle machete and for this was awarded the Medal of honor. but respect both.
Normal term of enlistment for Marines in Vietnam War?
US Draftees were expected to serve two years of active duty, one year in Vietnam, if sent there, and four years in the marine or army active/inactive reserves; six years total.
What is the age of oldest in theater survivor of Vietnam war?
A US Vietnam War veteran in the year 2008 could be around the age of 50. There were US Marines/US Air Force/US Navy Aircrewmen younger than 19 years old in Vietnam in 1975.
Is travel in the marines free?
My husband & I have been active duty Marines for 5 years now.... some airlines give discounts (not much) but no nothing is free. The only time you dont have to pay for travel is when you get deployed or you get orders. If you get orders to move... the govt gives you per diem for traveling. But if your traveling for vacation or leasure... you dont get jack sh*t for discounts.
What is the least amount of time you can be in the Marines for?
The least amount of time that you can enlist in the Marines for is three years.
Can you be 13 years old and be in the marines?
No, 18
How long was huell howser in the marines?
2 years
Where can one find more information on wars that marines have been fighting over the years?
One can find more information on wars that marines have been fighting over the years by visiting the United States Marines official website found online.
Can you buy a Nerf recon?
yes, its been for sale for around 2 years now.
Why did the commandant of the marines oppose the repeal?
the majority of enlisted MARINES DO NOT WANT THE REPEAL.. It WOULD DRASTICALLY AFFECT THE MORAL ... PRIDE AND TRADITION OF THE CORPS... THE MARINES HAVE A PROUD TRADITION OF OVER 200 YEARS TO WHICH THEY HAVE PROUDLY KEPT.... THE FEW THE PROUD ..THE MARINES....
What is the oldest age of acceptance for the Marines?
27 years old
