Can someone give a breif summary of which applications are best suited to single shot and which are best for auto?
The 3rd MarDiv deployed to Viet Nam with two regular regiments and one reserve regiment. When the reserve regiment returned home, it was replaced by an Army brigade -- 1st Bde, 5th ID. I was a company commander in that brigade, so I can wear the 3rd MarDiv patch as well.Hey Vern, me too! USMC?
The 3rd MarDiv in Viet Nam and the 2nd ID in WWI are the only combined Army-Marine divisions to see combat in US history.
Great job!!!! Mine Nov 57 to 65 Rifle Co., Recon/sniper,
Short Reserve time with a VMF/VMA airwing. Don't have
to tell ya that being a grunt did not have the same pleasure
level as having wings!
In the current war in Iraq, Army Brigade Combat Teams are serving regularly under the command of MarDivs/MEFs.