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Not counting the USAF, USN, USMC, and USCG; the US Army lost 390 field grade officers in Vietnam: 254 Majors; 117 Lieutenant Colonels; and 19 Colonels. The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall does not list casualties by rank, but they do have their rank posted under the man's information data. For example, when finding Generals (Admirals) on the wall, 0-7 was keyed in; result 11 Generals and 1 Admiral will show up on the screen showing their names, DOB, etc. 0-4=MAJ; 0-5=LTC; 0-6=COL
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Is a CW4 a field grade officer?
No. No Warrant Officer is a field grade officer. Actually a CW4 receives the same priviledges as a field grade officer. My husband is a CW4 and when applying for on post housing, we can not be placed in company grade house, it must be field grade. It is the same for w4 and w5.
Why the us army rank of major is in gold and lieutenent colonel is in silver?
Gold is more valuable than silver. The very beginning of the officer corps is the gold bar of the 2nd Lieutenant (Ensign in the Navy)...meaning, he has EARNED the GOLD, and has entered the ranks of the officer corps. The rank of Major (Lieutenant Commander in the Navy) is the FIRST military rank of the "Field Grade" officer level. There is no Gold Star for entering the General Officer levels of rank. There are three officer corps levels: Company Grade Officers (1st & 2nd Lieutenants, Captain), Field Grade Officers (Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel), and General Officers (Brigader General, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General).
Why doesn't the general fight in a war?
Not his job. Captains fight the battle, Field Grade officers control the battlefield (hence the name, "Field Grade" from the word "Battlefield"), and Generals DISTRIBUTE the forces. Same with the navy; Admirals are aboard a particular warship (the flagship) but they don't fight the ship, the captain of that vessel fights his ship. The admiral simply gives orders concerning the fleet that he's commanding. He's basically a "guest" aboard that warship.
How long does it take to become a Major in the army?
About 11 years in the 1980s and 1990s. It might be a bit less now. Majors are Field Grade officers who have typically commanded company sized units and been to the CASSS school at Fort Leavenworth.Typically, Majors do not hold command position (although some do) but rather serve as staff officers at battalion or above levels.
Is Vietnam good for kids?
No, because the prices for school stuff are too high. For example: 75% of the children stop the school after the 5th grade...
Which is the highest position a general or field officer?
In the US Army we have what we call Company Grade Officers, Field Grade Officers and General Officers. This is how they are broken down: Company Grade Officers: O-1 2nd Lieutenant, O-2 1st Lieutenant and O-3 Captain Field Grade Officers: O-4 Major, O-5 Lieutenant Colonel and O-6 Colonel General Officers: O-7 Brigadier General, O-8 Major General, O-9 Lieutenant General and O-10 General A General Officer holds a higher position and rank than those who fall below them.
What are the US Army rankings?
Army, Air Force and Marine Corps officers are called company grade officers in the pay grades of O-1 to O-3, field grade officers in pay grades O-4 to O-6 and general officers in pay grades O-7 and higher.
Is a cwo2 in the usmc considered a company grade officer?
All Marine Warrant Officers are considered company grade officers. CW04's and CW05's are generally granted privileges of field grade officers only as a matter of custom but are still considered company grades. Privileges generally include preferential billeting, other perks, etc. CW02's and up are commissioned officers. W-1's are appointed officers.
What is US Army brass?
"Brass" is a reference to officers; typically, it refers to higher level (field grade) officers (Major and above); particularly, those in the command and decision making process.
How did they decide who went to Vietnam and who didnt?
1. The US military obtained their men from the American population. 2. The needs of the US military was manpower which was pooled into various branches of the service such as: The Air Force, Marines, Navy, Coast Guard, or Army. The manpower was either conscripted (drafted) or volunteers (which includes draft induced volunteers). 3. Of those military branches the Vietnam war needed mostly soldiers (army) and marines. Aviators was the second number required; airmen came from the Air Force, Navy, Marines, and Army (mostly helicopter pilots). 4. Its the job of Generals (or used to be) to distribute the forces. Field Grade officers control the battlefield and company grade officers fight the battles. 5. Generals selected the groups needed for the war; Infantry (grunts), armor (tankers), artillerymen (cannons), or airmen (pilots, door gunners, etc.). The field grade officers controlled the battles with those forces distributed to them; and the company grade officers fought the battles.
Does the dress cover for a Major in the USMC have eggs on it?
Yes, denotes the first field grade. General Officers have a more ornate design
What grade officers hold the rank of Lieutenant or Captain?
In the Army, Lieutenant and Captain are NATO grades 1 and 2. In the Navy, Lieutenant and Captain are NATO grades 2 and 5.
What grade offcers hold the rank of Second Lieutenant first Lieutenatant or captain?
Company Grade Officers.
Is a CW4 a field grade officer?
No. No Warrant Officer is a field grade officer. Actually a CW4 receives the same priviledges as a field grade officer. My husband is a CW4 and when applying for on post housing, we can not be placed in company grade house, it must be field grade. It is the same for w4 and w5.
How much do OSHA safety officers get paid?
depends on what grade and step
What is a field grade article 15?
Article 15 covers nonjudicial punishment--that administered by a commander, not a court-martial. A field grade article 15 is one administered by a field-grade officer, which is a major, lieutenant colonel or colonel. Field-grade article 15s can impose harsher punishments than company-grade ones.
Why the us army rank of major is in gold and lieutenent colonel is in silver?
Gold is more valuable than silver. The very beginning of the officer corps is the gold bar of the 2nd Lieutenant (Ensign in the Navy)...meaning, he has EARNED the GOLD, and has entered the ranks of the officer corps. The rank of Major (Lieutenant Commander in the Navy) is the FIRST military rank of the "Field Grade" officer level. There is no Gold Star for entering the General Officer levels of rank. There are three officer corps levels: Company Grade Officers (1st & 2nd Lieutenants, Captain), Field Grade Officers (Major, Lieutenant Colonel, Colonel), and General Officers (Brigader General, Major General, Lieutenant General, and General).
