NCO Journal Graphic - Operation MacArthur in Dak To, 1967

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What was the initial consensus of the NCO Journal team when they first reviewed the article?

The article was rejected due to lack of historical significance

The article was almost rejected due to not meeting publication guidelines (correct)

The article met their publication guidelines and was accepted for publication

The article was considered for an academic award

What type of recounting is the article considered to be?

A coherent thesis supported by research

An old Soldier's first-hand recounting of his experiences during the Vietnam War (correct)

A fictional story based on historical events

A documentary film

In what year did the old warrior the author met at the Army Navy surplus store participate in the fighting withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir to the port of Hungnam?

1989

1988

1950 (correct)

1967

What physical evidence did the old warrior show to the author during their conversation?

Missing fingers and toes due to frostbite and a bullet wound scar Signup and view all the answers

What field did Jerry enter after being discharged from the military?

Electrical engineering Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jerry find the transition to civilian life challenging?

He felt unsafe and had to warn people not to sneak up on him Signup and view all the answers

When did Jerry meet his wife?

In the mid-80s Signup and view all the answers

Why did Jerry not want anything to do with the Vietnam War becoming a hot topic in popular culture?

He wanted to forget about his military past Signup and view all the answers

What was the reason Jerry's parents didn't speak to him for two years?

Because he signed a four-year commitment for Green Beret training Signup and view all the answers

What was Jerry's experience during the Special Forces training at Fort Polk, Louisiana?

He felt it was physically demanding and psychologically tough Signup and view all the answers

What did Jerry emphasize as the focus of the Special Forces training?

Killing expediently and quietly Signup and view all the answers

What does Jerry compare the act of killing to?

Fixing an engine Signup and view all the answers

NCO Journal Graphic - Operation MacArthur in Dak To, 1967

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Questions and Answers

What was the initial consensus of the NCO Journal team when they first reviewed the article?

What type of recounting is the article considered to be?

In what year did the old warrior the author met at the Army Navy surplus store participate in the fighting withdrawal from the Chosin Reservoir to the port of Hungnam?

What physical evidence did the old warrior show to the author during their conversation?

What field did Jerry enter after being discharged from the military?

Why did Jerry find the transition to civilian life challenging?

When did Jerry meet his wife?

Why did Jerry not want anything to do with the Vietnam War becoming a hot topic in popular culture?

What was the reason Jerry's parents didn't speak to him for two years?

What was Jerry's experience during the Special Forces training at Fort Polk, Louisiana?

What did Jerry emphasize as the focus of the Special Forces training?

What does Jerry compare the act of killing to?

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