Archive for September, 2009

Army ROTC rank structure?

I’m currently an MSI in an Army ROTC program. I’ve noticed that all the MSIVs are the cadet officers within the batallion and the MSIIIs are the Cadet NCOs within the batallion. But for the MSIs and MSIIs I’m somewhat confused on the rank structure. Can both MSIs and MSIIs be private, pfc, or corporal? [...]

Question on US army artillery units at Anzio WWII?

My dads cousin served in the 59th Armored Field Artillery Battalion during WWII. At Anzio they were attached to the 6th corps. Does anyone know what armies, corps, and divisions they were attached to after Anzio to the end of the war? You may be able to contact the 59th Armored Field Arty Bn Association [...]

What is the difference between a batallion and a platoon?

What is the difference between a batallion, a battery and a platoon? The number of troops in each. A platoon is very small, about a dozen. Battalions are made up of many platoons.

Child support referred for legal action?

I have a child with a US soldier, who is not in her life (we are in the same state still), I filed for child support in July. My case worker has sent numerous letters for him to contact them. He hasn’t. He hasn’t filled out any paperwork that has been sent to him. I [...]

Who has to load heavy artillery shells in the Army and Airforce?which MOS?

In the Army who gets to move around those heavy artillery shells and load them on to the tanks and planes? Which mos? Is that the only thing they do? it would be an aviation ordinance MOS. and just a side note the the guy above me "rememberthecole" who said that the air force doesn’t [...]

Buying a wii game? need help!?

I am getting a wii game in a few hours what is the best game to get. I have mario kart,galaxy,and batallion wars 2 already. Well it matters when you got your Wii…. Why it matters is a very common matter. Alot of people bought Smash bros. Brawl, but it ain’t workin! Reason why is [...]

I am in the USMC Delayed Entry Program. I am considering a job in the artillery.What is life like in this job?

I know that every Marine is a Rifleman. How true is this in the artillery? Am I very likely to perform the duties of a rifleman. It’s not a problem, I’m just curious. How likely am I do participate in infantry tactics. I appreciate the answer, but how likely or how often will I participate [...]

I am looking for info on my fathers WW II military history.?

I tried the NPRC, but his records were destroyed in the St.Louis fire of 1973.I have his Report of Separation,but would like to have more.He was in the 132nd Inf. Regt.Americal Div. 1944-1945 in the Philippines.He was at Ft. Meade Md. I also have a photograph of his Batallion. It was the 6th Batallion Battery [...]

How long was Field Artillery School for the 105mm Howitzer in 1946?

I’m looking for the duration and location of training for someone who was trained in the US Army on a 105mm Howitzer Artillery Piece during the spring of 1946. Would that be the 105 pack howitzer, which model? Regardless, not many red-legs from 1946 on YA. Best bet would be to check at the Artillery [...]

Question Regarding military pay?

Alright well my husband leave tomorrow for BCT in GA. While he is at, the reception batallion is that still part of the pay week?? And will he get paid in 2 weeks?? Thanks, Don’t count on getting paid right away. It took them 8 weeks to get my husbands direct deposit set up. Of [...]