I am writing a story for Stargate Atlantis. For those unfamiliar, there is a joint (and international) civilian and military operation in another galaxy. But...
... I think a civilian doctor could address the nurse by any of the above, although unless it's a very informal setting, probably rarely by her given name. It...
The idea I can take from news reports is that a SF soldier today would deploy more often for fewer stretches of time when compared to a regular Army unit being...
... My wife is a nurse and it depends entirely on the relationship with the doctor. If the doctor is trying to assert some level of dominance over the nurse he...
... Thanks for the reply. This helped; I like the idea of "ma'am" as a means of him giving her respect but allowing someting different than "Lt." Also,...
Hi all, I'm brand new here and this is my first post. please forgive me if this has been asked and answered. I did a search of the postings and did not find...
What are the hair requirements for females in the service academies? I'm looking for length and style regulations-anything that will make my character more...
... I'm ... Just a quickie net search found this: http://hair.lovetoknow.com/Military_Hair_Cut Military Hair Cut Guidelines There are many types of hair styles...
Hi I'm writing a fan fic with some military characters (it's actualy an alternate universe for an established show) and I have a character who is an aide to a...
... Yes, Admiral. Generals are Army and, in some countries, also the Air Force. Navies have Admirals. :) http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_rank ...
... As far as I could find (and it's difficult without filling out a recruitment form :D) you would have to be a lieutenant to be accepted into JAG, so...
Definitely go with Admiral. If the assistant is relatively new he could be Lieutenant, Junior Grade (JG). If he is a little experienced he could be Lieutenant,...
The 1-Star's aide (actually, known as the General's "Exec") I've been dealing with lately is an O-3. More stars, more rank for the aide. Deputies seem to be...
... An aide can also be a noncom such as a chief. -- Frieda ... "First get your facts, then distort them at leisure." Mark Twain www.freewebs.com/listgoddess...
thank you all so much for all the information I'm going to take it all and sort it out and make it work. I'm trying to combine the TV show The Magnificent...
... I think Robert A. Slayton addressed this best in his book "Arms of Destruction", p.12. He points out several factors: 1. The ACP 1911 was big, heavy, and...
... understand ... cal ... situations. ... as ... combat, I ... 9mm ... the ... how ... to ... thanks for the info, some of that makes sence. I find it funny,...
Good day to all Fellow Comrades and Friends. Please allow me to introduce myself and what I am busy doing. My Name is Frikkie Potgieter and I am an "ALEO"...
Good day to all Fellow Comrades and Friends. Please allow me to introduce myself and what I am busy doing. My Name is Frikkie Potgieter and I am an "ALEO"...
I don't know about Manual of Arms but you just have to love this stuff: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y90UPLLo6nY And this is coming from an Army Scout...
... Yeah, I think that pretty much any infantry type who has been around combat learns to grab what they can. Even in Iraq today troops would grab up a...
Let's say Pvt. Bobby gets shot by a little old lady in Boston. Who goes after the octogenarian criminal? Boston police or is there someone from the military...
I'm not a lawyer, but I'm fairly sure I'm right about this, since there have been several tragic real-life cases similar to this in the news lately. Assuming...
... This gives a pretty comprehensive description of jurisdictions: http://www.globalsecurity.org/military/library/policy/army/fm/19-10/Ch5.htm#s1p3 In a...
I was looking for a few facts to ensure my fiction is accurate. Though I've personally been enlisted in the Marine Corp I don't know much about officer or...
... Article 134 of the UCMJ (Uniformed Code of Military Justice) - the catch all article if you will and covers anything from bad checks to adultery; is...