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US Army Draftees served 2 years on ACTIVE Duty; 6 months in training, 12 month tours in Vietnam. With 6 months remaining in the Army, many were given 6 month EARLY OUTS. Thus serving only 18 months (1 1/2 years) in the Army. 6 month "early outs" were also given to men that applied to college, or served longer than 12 months in Vietnam. US Army 3 year RA's (Volunteer's for the REGULAR ARMY) normally got to choose their MOS (Military Occupational Speciality) for enlisting for the extra year. The 6 month "early out" also applied to them. Therefore, a 3 Year RA could do a 1 year tour in Vietnam, extend for 6 months, then when that was completed, extend for 6 more months (For the Army; after the 12 month mandatory tour, each extension tour was in SIX MONTH increments-so a US Soldier (NOT a US Marine, US Sailor or US Airman) who did 3 tours in Vietnam actually did TWO YEARS in Vietnam & not 3 years, as most people might believe. Consequently, if a 3 year RA soldier (US Army) did three tours in Vietnam, he could get an "early out" of the Army after 2 1/2 years of service (six month early out). US Marines, US Sailors, US Airmen, and US Coast Guardsmen may have functioned in a different system.
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Did Henry landin serve in Vietnam?
There are several Henry Landin's. Hank Landin from Warroad, MN did serve for several years in the US Navy during the Vietnam conflict.
Did Jay Leno serve in Vietnam?
No, Jay Leno did not serve in the Vietnam War. He was born in 1950, making him too young to have served in the conflict, which took place from 1955 to 1975. Leno did, however, graduate from high school in 1968, the same year the Tet Offensive occurred in Vietnam.
How did the US find enough people to serve in the military during the Vietnam War?
Conscription.
During the Vietnam War African American soldiers were?
More likely than others to serve in combat positions
During Vietnam war African American soldiers were?
More likely than others to serve in combat positions
How was the president affected during the Vietnam war?
Kennedy was assassinated; Johnson refused to serve any longer; Nixon resigned.
Did coach k serve in Vietnam?
No
Did Tom seleck serve in Vietnam?
No
Did Dean Rusk serve as the commander of US troops in Vietnam?
Did Dean Rusk serve as the commander of US troops in Vietnam?Edit:Ah yes, thank you for clarifying that this is the question...Anyway, he was the Secretary of State during the time.
Did women have to serve in Vietnam?
Women were volunteers.
Where did the navy seals first serve?
Vietnam.
Did marines serve in Vietnam?
Yes, nearly 15,000 US Marines died in Vietnam.
