- SFC_Jeff_ButtonI believe CEV's use the old M60 serial number. I agree they are usually three digits. I was told, (I cant remember by who) that all CEV's started out as M60A1's. I'm curious if this is true for AVLB's as well?!?!
- DontosIn a tank Platoon (5 tanks "Back in the day...")
The SFC / E-7 was the Plt Sgt (as today, usually).
SSG / E-6 were TC's also (generally 2 in the Plt)
Spec5's(E-5) were gunners, on either an E7, an E6's tank. However they were not in the position of an NCO.
The Specialist Rank ( regardless of E-grade) was considered a non-responsibility duty position.
In 1985 when I joined my first unit, ALL E-5's in the company were Spec 5's. About that time the Army did away with all Specialist ranks (except 'Specialist 4'), and the Spec 5's became Sgts. No pay increase, just 'command' responsibility.
This is best compared to the current day 'Specialist 4' rank and Corporal. Both are of the same paygrade, but one has 'command' authority and responsibilies as an NCO.
This is a 'hack' definition. So if anyone can explain it any better,.....be my guest.
Don
I believe CEV's use the old M60 serial number. I agree they are usually three digits. I was told, (I cant remember by who) that all CEV's started out as M60A1's. I'm curious if this is true for AVLB's as well?!?!
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