When did they start calling individual soldiers "troops"?
Q. When did they start calling individual soldiers "troops"?
Asked by monica z - Thu Jun 7 11:55:01 2007 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The media does, and it's incorrect. As I recall, that started back during Desert Storm.
Answered by retired military wife - Thu Jun 7 12:04:11 2007

What were the kill-to-death ratios of individual elite soldiers in pre-gunpowder armies?
Q. In movies you can find the warrior-heroes cutting wide swathes through enemy lines, but I doubt this is anything but Hollywood magic. However, I am curious how many men an elite soldier of any pre-gunpowder-era army could've been able to kill over the course of their careers (by their own hand). Thanks in advance!
Asked by Karabine - Sat Mar 1 20:50:07 2008 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. thats an interesting question. first you have to think of the way armies were set up. Many were set up with officers controlling "big blocks" of people, and they moved them around as blocks, if you look at those tight roman formations you know what I mean, and it sort of carried on into the napoleanic era. War wasn't about individuals, it was a team effort. It was why the romans (ok--in MY opinion) did so well against the less structured people in Northern Europe. A single person, no matter how well trained, would not do well against a cohesive unit of soliders. During the peninsular campaign when Wellington and the spanish fouhgt Napolean, there was a greater use of "irregualrs" and that carried on into the american civil war. (also… [cont.]
Answered by liss - Sat Mar 1 21:54:30 2008

Is it grammatically correct to use the collective noun "troop" or "troops" to refere to individual soldiers?
Q. The media often use the word "troops" to mean individual soldiers, i.e., "27 troops were killed in a roadside bombing..." In this context, they don't mean 27 groups of soldiers; they mean 27 individual soldiers. Aren't troops collectives? A boy scout troop is a group of boys; a troop of monkeys is a group as well. Conversely, I have never heard anyone refer to a single soldier as a "troop." What are the rules here and how did the media come to use this word in this way?
Asked by Pangaen - Mon Jul 9 22:49:36 2007 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Why not just say soldier? haha
Answered by hfbballqt23 - Mon Jul 9 22:53:22 2007

What individual soldier has recieved the most Purple Heart medals in Iraq?
Q. His name, rank and number of Purple Hearts.
Asked by Steven C - Thu Mar 27 12:41:40 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Hillary Clinton.
Answered by MikeGolf - Thu Mar 27 14:27:34 2008

Does anyone know which individual soldier killed the most enemy personnel in WW2? ?
Q. Which infantrymen in WW2 were the most outstanding in the number of enemy personnel they killed in combat during the war?
Asked by Magnum Opus - Tue Sep 23 12:06:03 2008 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Paul Warfield Tibbets, Jr. (February 23, 1915 November 1, 2007) was a brigadier general in the United States Air Force, best known for being the pilot of the Enola Gay, the first aircraft to drop an atomic bomb in the history of warfare. The bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Hence he was the killer of most enemy personnel in WW2.
Answered by milind k. - Tue Sep 23 12:32:14 2008

Should soldiers have a conscience? Or individual minds?
Q. Should they decide what is right or wrong or should they follow orders? If they are ordered to kill civillians or children should they say "SIR, YES SIR" Or " SIR, blow it out of your a** SIR"? Then again, if you have soldiers thinking individually all hell'll break loose. What do you think?
Asked by k1_persia - Thu Mar 26 15:35:06 2009 - - 11 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Every person should have a conscience and individual mind because every person will have to pay for the consequences of his/her own actions regardless of whether or not someone ordered it or not. If everyone thought individually and with conscience, there would be no gangs, no terrorists, no wars. The only problem is the lack of individual minds and personal responsibility in regards to one's moral actions.. The lack of personal conviction leaves any part of humanity open to destroying parts of itself just by at least one person willing to follow orders. It could be a lie, but yet no one questions it. It could be just for someone wanting control, but yet one does not question it. We all have a choice and regardless if someone… [cont.]
Answered by Source - Fri Mar 27 07:32:12 2009

When YOU support the soldiers, what do as an individual bring to that presentation?
Q. ..."what do you as an individual"...
Asked by razzmamatazz - Wed Oct 10 16:46:16 2007 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I don't understand your question. edit: ...are you asking " What do I do to support the soldiers as an individual?" ...as opposed to as a member of a larger group or organization?
Answered by King - Wed Oct 10 16:49:34 2007

Can an individual train himself to be a soldier without joining the Military ?
Q. My friend and I had a long debate as to weather or not an individual can ( with official books, videos and the internet) train himself to be the equivelant of a U.S. Military infentryman. He said its possible, I have my doughts partly because of all the teamwork involved. Any input is very welcome to help our debate, But anyone in or who have been in the Military please put your spoon in.
Asked by Drake Deth - Sat Aug 11 22:07:25 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Not possible for two reasons...you need the yelling and constent bickering from a Drill Sergeant to train you to perfection. Drill Instructors are trained experts on how much your body can take or not take! The second reason you were right about, is learning to work together as one unit...one person!! An Army of One remember...lol...that is what that meant!
Answered by mike s - Sat Aug 11 22:17:58 2007

How do soldiers manage their ammo in combat?
Q. In videogames, players have a convenient counter that tells them how many bullets are left in their gun and how much they have in reserve. Most games don't even track individual magazines; all the bullets are lumped into one pool. This makes ammo management in games easy. You know when you'll need to be reloading, and you can reload mid-clip with no problems (meaning when reload every time there is a lull in the fighting). How are soldiers trained to manage ammo in combat? How do they keep a mental track of their ammo and how do they prepare before entering battle?
Asked by Baron - Thu Nov 26 17:54:22 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments
How should the issue of Child Soldiers be managed?
Q. What are your recommendations as to how the issue of child soldiers should be managed, in order to promote ecological sustainability in the future what can individuals do? I need help with this for an assignment, I am totally stuck because I can't see the Sudanese government or anything carring about people in the western world prtesting and striking! please help!
Asked by Haydon - Sun Nov 8 04:55:10 2009 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. FIRST As reprehensible as having children fighting in war... there is no practical way to stop it. We can not stop drug trafficking / use...how are we going to stop other countries from using children as pawns in war. SECOND The previous poster suggested direct intervention ... I would point outthat historically whenever we intervened in the internal affairs of other countries no matter how good our intentions...it not only cost us the lives of our young soldiers... not only cost us massive amounts of money... not only cost us friends and support around the world... BUT almost never turns out good What makes you think we can march into another country and tell it's people what they can and can not do... without paying a horrendous price… [cont.]
Answered by Kojak - Sun Nov 8 05:26:11 2009

how can my class send care packages to soldiers?
Q. my class wants to send care packages to soldiers in iraq for xmas holidays. but it's illegal to just mail it to the military base with no individual recipient. is there a place we can find names/military addresses of soldiers so we can send them care packages? i heard anysoldier.com is a scam though?
Asked by yahooanswers - Wed Nov 18 20:15:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Get in contact with the USO or the Red Cross in your area and explain what you want to do. You might also consider calling and speaking to the Public Affairs Office on a nearby Army post. I would think that a place like Fort Hood, Texas would be most grateful for your help.
Answered by Mama Mia - Wed Nov 18 20:24:15 2009

Why does the media throw the word Hero around so much when describing Soldiers?
Q. I understand soldiers are patriotic and should be respected and appreciated. But, hero's are individuals, it is not an occupation. Is this just more of a recruiting technique? I like how the media calls soldiers hero's, but if vets protest the war they call em' nutjobs.
Asked by Dayman Fighter Of The Nightman - Sun Jun 7 18:57:19 2009 - - 7 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Media outlets are in a contest to see who's more patriotic. Conservative outlets claim to be most patriotic and American while accusing more liberal outlets of being anti-American. Liberal outlets want to fight this accusation and prove they are the more legitimate purveyors of objective news. In both cases, they want to appear patriotic and few things are as patriotic as referring to soldiers as heroes.
Answered by Chewy Ivan - Sun Jun 7 19:04:38 2009

How Much Does It Cost To Feed And Clothe An American Soldier?
Q. I am curious to know how much our government spends to feed and clothe every individual soldier in our United States Armed Forces? Can some please provide an answer?
Asked by Jowe - Mon Apr 9 13:26:56 2007 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Somethings such as your Q.U. can not be answered because you cannot put a "price" on our great men/women that defend our country.
Answered by Micah - Fri Apr 13 13:12:07 2007

Marines of South Korea - the best soldiers in the world?
Q. Hi, I have heard that the marines of South Korea are the best soldiers in the world - both as individuals, and as a force. Is this true? If so, what is the secret?
Asked by Lay Hong Sharon - Sat Jul 19 22:19:16 2008 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I wouldn't go that far..The ROK Marines are very good but they are only good in Korea.. If you place them in the desert they will be no good..The US military is the only military that trains in every clime and place.. And the US Marines train with the ROK Marines every year during Cobra Gold..It is a very fun and exciting experience for both sides..
Answered by Perro De Lava - Sat Jul 19 22:29:41 2008

How would one lobby an idea to the government?
Q. Say I have an idea, and prototype of a add-on weapon system for individual soldiers. How would I go about lobbying/marketing the product to the US Military? Who or what agency/department would I contact? Do they have a website, phone number or address?
Asked by Rush_Informer01 - Thu Aug 2 14:12:21 2007 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. It helps to have an envelope full of hundreds, unsequenced. That usually gets the attention of the first desk you come to. And have a few more such envelopes as you work your way up to your local representative. Then be prepared for it to either not get implemented, or for it to suddenly be someone else's good idea. Good luck.
Answered by single occupant - Thu Aug 2 14:21:46 2007

Do Military bases allow the soldiers to carry while on base?
Q. Do Military bases allow their soldiers to open or conceal carry a firearm while on base? Do bases offer Concealed Pistol Licenses? Or is this strictly prohibited? Or does it depend on the Military base? I was told that the police are the only armed individuals on base. maxmom, actually they do. www.opencarry.org tjbutler, The officer who shot the gunman in the Ft. Hood incident was an armed, local police officer. Were they just called on base for assistance?
Asked by Aaron - Sat Nov 7 12:55:49 2009 - - 10 Answers - 0 Comments

A. You would usually only have your weapon for specific training and even then live ammunition is not just freely handed out...you'll only get rounds if your in an extremely controlled environment. Ofcourse the Military Police are armed and with ammunition.
Answered by Sgt K - Sat Nov 7 13:04:09 2009

Were the victors in any wars prosecuted for war crimes?
Q. As in at the international court and major war crimes, not just actions by individual soldiers which were court marshalled. Or is it only the losing side that is prosecuted? But the KLA were only tried after they were invaded by NATO, they were effectively the losers.
Asked by Paranoid Stalker - Fri May 1 04:00:36 2009 - - 5 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Only the losing side, of course. How could you possibly prosecute the winners? Victors write history.
Answered by TheKitten - Fri May 1 04:10:48 2009

What are some Nicknames for individual jobs in the Army?
Q. I'd like to know if other nations Army's have some of the same nicknames for jobs in the Army as the Australian army? I think most of ours are pretty occa but IDK... Some jobs within RASigs (Royal Australian Corps of Signals) are known as "geeks" for info. system ops, "Linies" for Parakeet ops. and Riggers, "Chooks" for Radio operators and "Bear" for Electronic Warfare op. specialists. And what other countries call new soldiers "Grunts"?
Asked by Wabbit - Tue Dec 23 02:28:39 2008 - - 3 Answers - 0 Comments

A. Some of the best ones I've heard are: - Gunnies/Gun Bunny/Gun Monkeys/Drop shorts (RAA Gun Numbers) - Cloud Punchers (RAA 16th Air Defence Regiment) - Blanket Stackers (RAAOC Storemen) - Meat Heads/Pigs (RACMP) - Veggies (RAAC - the guys that jump out of the vehicles, not the actual crew) - Tankies (RAAC - Tank crewmen)
Answered by Gotta have more explosions! - Tue Dec 23 13:56:24 2008

Why is an individual soldier called a "troupe"?
Q. Why is an individual soldier called a "troupe"?
Asked by 256emain - Wed Dec 6 17:20:37 2006 - - 8 Answers - 0 Comments

A. it's "troop," not "troupe." A troop is a trooper, but a troupe is a wandering band of people (a troupe of carollers, a circus troupe, etc)
Answered by shelbimostheduck - Wed Dec 6 17:34:38 2006

How does the combat skills of a swedish army soldier compare to an english soldiers?
Q. as an individual,not concerning the rest of the armies...
Asked by J. - Mon Oct 26 16:33:52 2009 - - 2 Answers - 0 Comments

A. There really is no answer to this question. It varies too greatly with the individuals. A dud Swedish soldier is going to stack up poorly against even a mediocre Brit and vice versa where as two cracker jack soldiers might come out even quality wise. Too many variables for a good answer
Answered by Mike S - Mon Oct 26 17:27:41 2009

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