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FoxhoundsThe British term for a submachinegun was a "Machine Carbine". MC. See the link below for some more info on the Sten.
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The English navy was created by King Alfred The Great in 9th century in order to engage with Danish longships which were...
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Offering the "King's Shilling" was something of an enticement to lure men into military service many years ago.The men who...
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The Royal Navy have many purposes. If all of these were to be listed then the list would be never ending as they do not only have...
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Millitary. Answer: Actually it's Military Intelligence.
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To provide air defence and security over the skies of Great Britain. They have many forms of defence but the most well known...
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You have to be between 17 to 41 to join the U.S Army, you must be a U.S citizen or a permanant resident. You must have a high...
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Yes you can. You must declare it right away though. Of course, it does depend what offense was committed. Your offence MUST BE...
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Special Air Service and Special Boat Service; elite units of the British military created to fight the Axis in World War 2. The...
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The 90th Anniversary of the Royal Air Force will fall on 1st April 2008. (It was formed on 1st April 1918).
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If you want to join the British Army. You should go to your nearest army recruitment office, this can be found quite...
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Royal Air Force. It is the air-force wing of the British armed forces.
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The British Army operates on a basis of Officers, non-Commissioned Officers (N.C.O.'s), and Private soldiers. The...
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Major, I believe.
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Depends on your discharge (medical, honourable, dishonourable)
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Contradictory responses by WikiAnswers contributors: For the United States, more than likely No. I have to agree with the No....
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A target, one can assume its a sarcastic challenge to enemy aircraft It is called a roundel and is is a circular identification...
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The Coldstream Guards are still normal infantry they just have more emphasis on the cermonial side of thigs so they use the exact...
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The easiest way to begin is to do a general Google search on the ship in question, and look for any Veteran's groups associated...
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The Treaty Of Paris, signed in 1763
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Field marshal (equiv 5 star, NATO OF10) only used in war time or as an honorary, ceremonial or posthumous rank. The highest rank...
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it is a Scottish Military hat. (It is not a bearskin as worn by the Guards)
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No. Most anything which leaves you with an RE-4 reentry code is going to make it next to impossible to get back one.
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About 30k a year after all your training
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As a retired usaf officer and pilot i have never heard of the term flight sergeant used in the flying community. Perhaps you...
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This question calls for an 'opinion'. Please answer it as such.Well, it's not exactly an opinion but the S.A.S tend to do better...
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Private lance corporal corporal sergeant staff sergeant sergeant major class two sergeant major class one second...
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If you are a Briton you are probably referring to the medal, The Victoria Cross which is the highest military award offered with...
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The radar is extremely useful. It allows anyone to see objects in airspace without need of visual sight. . In answer to your...
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To carry out and enforce the policies of the government of the day.
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Rates and ranks of the Royal Navy in ascending order: Able Seaman Leading Rate ---- Petty Officer Chief Petty Officer ----...
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Personaly i'd reccomend the Royal Navy your ship will be your second home and as the Navy personnel are under less direct combat...
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There were about 759 convicts which sailed on the First Fleet!
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Great Britain and still is.
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Able rating. You are this rank when you finish your training at HMS Raleigh
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To drop out of training costs one nothing and can be done at any time if one completes training and signs on he or she can not...
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The UK's Women's Army Auxiliary Corps (1917-1918), later named Queen Mary's Army Auxiliary Corps (1918-1920)
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it is and has always been the Royal Air Force (RAF) i am to believe the Americans is United States Air Force (USAF) these two...
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The RAF is anyone who works within the Royal Air Force.
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As far as I can tell the Queen Elizabeth class battleships (commissioned in 1915) were the first warships the RN had that were...
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You can apply for the Royal Marines at 15 years and 9 months.
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Izzy Bonn, Jewish entertainer, who tramped the boards around Britain his signature song going back into the forties or beyond...
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Contact the British Army and ask them.Answer:It seems unlikely. There'd be interviews, tests and so forth (including a medical...
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The Gordon Highlanders was a British Army infantry regiment from 1881 until 1994. The regiment took its name from the Clan Gordon...
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someone who flies a plane in the Royal Air Force (Britain)
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Ive been informed seven hours but it also depends on the type of aircraft used.
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The reason why Jamaicans are part of the British RAF because Jamaica is still part of United Kingdom. I don't think they fully...
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MI5 is the British Security Service. This means they are responsible for all potential security threats to Great Britain.
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Royal Air Force... Defend Britain and support the troops
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4000 planesThe RAF had about 600 hurricanes and spitfires at the start of the BoBIncidentally about a 100 Italian planes attacked...
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Generally, 17.5 years old to apply,for kids its 13 years old to 22years old.
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The White Ensign is the emblem of the Royal Navy. This flag is the cross of St George with the Union Flag in the top left...
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To protect, aid and defend UK borders as well as anyone eles who requires help
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100s, pilots, gunners, air crew, medics, engineers, electricians, cooks, testers
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Currently, it is 17.5 years. Though, for some trades it varies.
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corporal
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17.5 although some jobs older
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Rules and regulations are the foundation of the public services, and discipline ensures that these rules and regulations are...
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Apart from the normal medical centre I don't think there was a hospital during WW2 as there is nothing noted in the 'Geographical...
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Marshall of the Royal Air Force. This rank however is only given out during wartime or if an RAF officer is Chief of the Defence...
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'Fuzzy Wuzzy' originated from the British wars in the Sudan in 1894-1895. The Hadendowah warriors of the Mahdist army had...
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UAVs are unmaned aircraft controlled by those in the army
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The combat uniforms are the same yes, the only difference being is rank insignia. However dress uniforms are varied by rank
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Carpet bombing where by the RAF flatened many German citys in order to force them into submission as well as to lower morale...
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4 April 1939, just before World War II started, by combining the cavalry wing (cavalry units that had mechanised), and the Royal...
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they had red uniforms. The question is what colour are the uniforms not what they had. They still use the red uniforms in some...
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There is no evidence to say it is
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5 squadrons
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That's a claim they like to make for the sake of provoking flame fests or elevating their own egos. In reality, if you were to...
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No, the Pioneer Corps was part of the British Army.
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The RCAF was merged into the 'Canadian Forces' and is now known as the Canadian Forces Air Command. It has approximately 391...
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To be perfectly honest, pretty slim. It's a very competitive job but as long as you have the required qualifications there's no...
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The shortest war in history lasted only about 40-45 minutes. It was between the UK and Zanzibar on August 27, 1896. The sultan of...
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Some examples: M1A2 Abrams: Aapprox. 135,200 lbs Leopard 2: Approx. 137,300 lbs Merkava: Approx 143,300 lbs T-90: Approx 102,500...
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If you have any photos of your father in his uniform or fatigues take the photo over to your nearest Army Recruiters office and...
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talk to them tell them that it is what you want to do. they are always going to be your parents no matter what. when your old...
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it isn't. hasn't exsisted since 1920 The British Army rank of "Brigadier" (the designation "Brigadier General" was dropped, and...
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Hi my name is Bethanie i am a current member of the AUSTRALIAN army cadets. but i'm sure joining instructions are similar in...
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Absolutely. The Royal Irish are famed for welcoming anyone into their ranks. There are currently big numbers of Fijians, South...
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Each career in the RAF has different qualification requirements. Visit raf.mod.uk/careers for information on the requirements for...
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Very professional, highly motivated force. A bit arrogant at times, although it's not difficult to fathom that perhaps they've...
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Reading through the Wikipedia article (see related link) since war was never actually officially declared,there was no need for a...
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2 ships in the Royal Navy have had the name HMS King George VThe first was built between 16 Jan 1911 and 9 Oct 1911 and was...
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Women cannot serve as:- Royal Marines (except as Band Members) Special Forces Parachute Regiment They can now apply to be...
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An A390 (Wave Ruler) is a fast fleet tanker of the British Navy. It has a standard complement of 72 persons with an option of 26...
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As a general rule the British is seen as stricter, and historically it is as regiments like the guards regiment have lots of...
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No. In 1968 RAF Bomber Command was merged with RAF Fighter Command to create RAF Strike Command.
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The Patriots understandably hated them but they did love their uniforms. A man in camouflage is difficult to see 50 yards away. A...
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It was an Irish Guards uniform.
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For pistols, the Browning P35 Hi Power is still standard, while the Sig Sauer P226 is used by select units. The standard service...
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