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  Encyclopedia topic: Rifleman   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A private (An enlisted man of the lowest rank) infantry (An army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot) soldier (An enlisted man or woman who serves in an army) whose primary weapon is a rifle (A shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore).
Riflemen superseded musket (A muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen) eers in the mid-nineteenth century, and still constitute the largest component of the infantry, typically from 50 to 70% depending on the army.
The New Zealand (An independent country within the British Commonwealth; achieved independence from the United Kingdom in 1907; known for sheep and spectacular scenery) bird (Warm-blooded egg-laying vertebrates characterized by feathers and forelimbs modified as wings) Acanthisitta chloris (alias) Titipounamu.
www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/r/ri/rifleman.htm   (142 words)

  
 Private (rank) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A private is a military soldier of the lowest military rank (equivalent to Nato Rank Grades OR-1 to OR-3 depending on the force served in).
The usage of private as a military rank dates from the 18th century, when the army of Napoleon Bonaparte first established the permanent rank of private.
The rank of Schütze has existed as a military rank since at least the 18th century and the term has been used since the Middle Ages.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Private_(rank)   (484 words)

  
 The Rifleman (Vol. 1)
I long for more, as the Rifleman is a different kind of hero from the modern hero I see today.
The Rifleman balances both compassion with justice in withholding right values against wrong.There is a sense of genuinness when he fought for justice compared with today's heroes.
"The Rifleman" is superior to the other westerns of its era, nearly 30 years after its debut, this series was a prime component of one cable channel's lineup.
www.allbestshops.com /Product/The_Rifleman_Vol_.B00005B1ZR.html   (734 words)

  
 Rank Insignias
The ranks of Subedar Major, Subedar and Naib Subedar are used in the Infantry while the ranks of Risaldar Major, Risaldar and Naib Risaldar are used in the Armoured Corps.
The ranks of Havildar, Naik, Lance Naik and Sepoy are used in the Infantry, while the ranks of Daffadar, Lance Daffadar, Acting Lance Daffadar and Sowar are used in the Armoured Corps.
Ranks of Major and above are authorised for the present arms salute.
www.bharat-rakshak.com /LAND-FORCES/Army/Ranks.html   (1105 words)

  
 Hedgerow Hell - Risus WW2 Infantry Combat
Each time a new rank is reached you get a 1 die bonus to add to a cliche of choice.
A rifleman with 10 kills may be promoted to sniper if there is not already a sniper in the squad.
If the medic is killed, heavily wounded or promoted to leader the medic role is temporarily passed on to the corporal with the lowest rank level or to a soldier chosen by the squad leader.
www.larseriklarsen.dk /lel/gamerules/risus/hedgerowhell_1.html   (1945 words)

  
 Rifleman Thomas Plunkett: A Pattern for the Battalion
Rifleman Thomas Plunkett: 'A Pattern for the Battalion.'
Rifleman Thomas Plunkett is one of these rarest of characters.
While on the roof of the convent Plunkett and a second man, Rifleman Fisher, "literally shot down every Spaniard who ventured to show himself within range." He quotes Plunkett as later claiming to have shot twenty Spanish soldiers, including an officer whose shooting of he was probably most remembered for at the time.
www.napoleon-series.org /research/biographies/c_plunkett.html   (2779 words)

  
 TexBlog : Everyone's a rifleman
The rifleman is the backbone of the military.
While the profession of rifleman is one generally held by young men of lower organizational rank, every Marine, no matter their rank or "day job," takes pride in being a rifleman.
Of course, just like it's a mistake to promote an rifleman to general of he or she doesn't understand strategy and logistics, you don't promote a technologist to leader unless they have those other skills.
blogs.msdn.com /texblog/archive/2005/10/24/484332.aspx   (1532 words)

  
 Medialunchbox - DVD : The Rifleman (Vol. 1)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
"The Rifleman" was on TV before I was born, and though I dimly remembered the show growing up, I really became acquainted with the program when it was carried for a time on the Family Channel a few years ago.
The Rifleman was one of the most popular of the westerns that dominated a early decade of American television and starred Chuck Connors as Lucas McCain and Johnny Crawford as his son, Mark McCain.
Volume 1 (07886-0314-0, [amt.], 140 minutes) of the Rifleman series begins the debut episode "Sharpshooter" which introduced the principle characters as Lucas...
www.medialunchbox.com /B00005B1ZR/The_Rifleman_Vol._1.html   (465 words)

  
 Rifleman (ECN343)
Army
A Rifleman is a skilled soldier who fights the enemy at close quarters in all phases of warfare using a variety of weapons.
While the Rifleman is supported in operations by other elements of the Defence Force; infantry units are capable of independent action for limited periods of time.
The Rifleman is responsible for his security and the maintenance of his fighting capability at all times.
www.defencejobs.gov.au /careers_explorer/Army356.html   (2644 words)

  
 The Rifleman (Vol. 4)
"The Rifleman" was No. 1 on television in the late 1950's, when 20 Western Oaters floated over the airwaves.
ABC's genius was the casting of Chuck(Touch) Connors, former baseball player, as father Lucas McCain, Johnny Crawford as his son Mark, and veteran movie actor Paul Fix(long-time friend of John Wayne) as Micah, the town sheriff.
The Rifleman Volume 4 is the best of the collections in this series so far.
www.allbestshops.com /Product/The_Rifleman_Vol_.B00005T30V.html   (879 words)

  
 Medal of honor winners
He posted one of his men, an automatic rifleman, on the extreme left, 15 yards from his own position.
Sergeant Ohata and the automatic rifleman held their position and killed 37 enemy soldiers.
Later, Sergeant Ohata and the automatic rifleman stopped another attacking force of 14, killing four and wounding three while the others fled.
www.katonk.com /442nd/News/MOH.htm   (1575 words)

  
 Chuck Connors gets "Branded"
It is commonly believed that McCord’s survival was due to cowardice, and after a court-martial, he is stripped of his rank and forced to leave the army.
The song plays over the scene of the ceremony in which McCord is literally stripped of his rank, as his commander rips the decorations from his uniform and breaks McCord’s sabre in half, tossing the bottom half out of the fort gate.
This was the first dramatic reunion of Connors and Crawford since “The Rifleman”, and it would be some 25 years before the next.
members.tripod.com /~northfork/branded.html   (630 words)

  
 Uniforms & Equipment
Both models were issued in cotton and wool versions and came in some shade of khaki.
The M35 had a falling collar with the rank insignia patches sewn on the collar.
The soldier's rank was now shown on the tunic's shoulder boards.
www.reenactor.net /units/39guards/une.html   (564 words)

  
 The Marine Rifle Squad   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
He led eight Marines with the rank of private or private first class.
They were organized as follows: assistant squad leader, two scouts, two riflemen, one rifle grenadier, one automatic rifleman and one assistant automatic rifleman.
In the squad were two scouts, one rifle grenadier, six riflemen, one automatic rifleman, and one assistant automatic rifleman.
www.ww2gyrene.org /rifle_squad.htm   (829 words)

  
 Red_Army_Suppliers   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The uniform and field gear requirements of the Red Army rifleman are fairly simple and much less expensive than those for a Fascist soldier.
The field gear required for the rifleman is also quite simple.
Blankets were not issued; the rifleman made due with the overcoat.
www.193rdrifles.homestead.com /193rd_Uniforms.html   (823 words)

  
 Rifle Platoons
The platoon was the smallest subunit in a battalion to be led by an officer.
In 1939, there was an experiment in the British and Canadian Armies regarding the leading of platoons by NCOs; the rank Warrant Officer Third Class was created, and WO IIIs in command of platoons were awarded the appointment of Platoon Sergeant Major.
The Bren Group was led by the second-in-command and had a Bren Gunner, his Number Two, and a third rifleman.
www.calgaryhighlanders.com /history/rifpn.htm   (488 words)

  
 Amazon.com -zShops: Marine Corps Professional Reading Program :Rifleman Dodd by C.S. Forester   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
A short, relatively simple story about the contributions of a light infantryman, Rifleman Matthew Dodd, toward Wellington's defeat of the French during the Peninsular Wars.
This is the tale of how Dodd, cut off from his unit during combat, finds and fights his way through enemy territory to return to his unit.
Due to its emphasis on honor, courage, and commitment, Rifleman Dodd was selected as the "Commandant's Choice" during June 1995.
s1.amazon.com /exec/varzea/ts/exchange-glance/Y01Y1037272Y3139507   (353 words)

  
 Marine who said no to killing on his conscience - Above Top Secret Conspiracy Community
EVERY member of the marines, regardless of rank or assignment, is expected to be trained, and be able to at a moments notice perform standard combat duties.
They tend -I believe -to emphasise that everyone is a "Marine" rather than any particular rank or skill: but their "Rifleman's Creed" is well known: "This is my rifle.
posted on 6-4-2003 at 12:40 AM My statement that "every man is a rifleman" is meant to reflect that each and every marine is trained for, and is expected to be able to act as a common combat soldier, regardless of his original rank or assignment.
www.abovetopsecret.com /forum/thread7540/pg1   (2547 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Rifleman (Vol. 1): DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
The Rifleman ranked as the #1 half hour program during its time slot on ABC for the duration of its run form 1958 - 1963.
Volume 1 (07886-0314-0, [amt.], 140 minutes) of the Rifleman series begins the debut episode "Sharpshooter" which introduced the principle characters as Lucas and Mark arrive in the North Folk area to buy their own ranch.
The character 'Lucas McCain' was ranked #32 in TV Guide's list of the "50 Greatest TV Dads of All Time" (20 June 2004 issue).
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00005B1ZR?v=glance   (2309 words)

  
 Raymond R. Wright   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
WRIGHT, RAYMOND R. Rank and organization: Specialist Fourth Class, U.S. Army, Company A, 3d Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division.
A third bunker contained an automatic rifleman who had pinned down much of the friendly platoon.
Wright charged in and killed the enemy rifleman with a grenade.
www.mishalov.com /Wright.html   (407 words)

  
 NHQ.PershingRifles.com - What is Pershing Rifles?   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Ranks are determined by each individual's service branch; for example, if the National Commander is enrolled in Army ROTC, he/she would hold the rank of P/R Major General.
It is noteworthy that a Rifleman's rank is the only way in which you can tell their service branch.
In all other aspects, Riflemen are service-independent, using the framework of the Society as their medium, which promotes inter-service relationships when our members graduate and receive their commissions.
nhq.pershingrifles.com /whatisPR.php   (775 words)

  
 Military Review: Marine Rifleman: Forty-Three Years in the Corps
Recipient of the Medal of Honor, two Legion of Merit awards, a Bronze Star with a Combat V (with valor), and three Purple Heart medals, Fox--a man who consistently aspired to follow a code of honor and ethics--inspires military and civilians alike.
Perhaps he did this to help his memory; perhaps he did it as an easy way to catalog his experiences, but whatever his reason, it helps the reader follow his growth and career.
The changes in rank correspond nicely with changes in responsibility and experiences, and the reader can see the changes every rank caused in his life.
www.findarticles.com /p/articles/mi_m0PBZ/is_5_84/ai_n6252081   (468 words)

  
 Rifleman (ECN343)
Army
Further promotion to corporal, sergeant and warrant officer is based on performance, time in rank and vacancies and will normally require the successful completion of trade and All Corp promotion courses.
The allowance compensates a member for the unique requirements that service life may impose on an individual and his or her family.
Salary will continue to increase based on rank and the number of years of service completed in that rank.
www.defencejobs.gov.au /careers_explorer/Army125.html   (2097 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Rifleman with Assualt Vest and SA80 DPM Officer ukf_para_OfficerWBb Parachute Regt.
Rifleman with SA80 and LAW80 DPM Rifleman (SA80/UGL) ukf_para_agWBb Parachute Regt.
Rifleman with SA80 and UGL DPM Support (LSW) ukf_para_lswWB Parachute Regt.
www.project-ukf.com /downloads/UKF_DPM1_Readme.txt   (897 words)

  
 Possible ideas for promotion system in FH2 - FileFront Gaming Forums   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
I also don't like the ranking thing, as it means that eventually, everyone will have the STG, and no-one with the MP-40.
Just remove the whole ranking and unlock system from FH, it is not needed, and completly pointless.
Maybe you MIGHT be able to do a few with rifleman class as a few people mentioned (K98vsG43, M1vs.M1Carbine etc.), but if not, oh well, it was just a thought.
forums.filefront.com /showthread.php?t=199417   (1441 words)

  
 Private (rank) Encyclopedia, Definition, History, Biography   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
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 Gaining Rank - www.ezboard.com
For all that, I managed a pathetic 20% in gaining of rank percentage.
All I did was pick a rifleman, climb to a tree and wait for 15 minutes since no enemy appeared.
I can see why they did it with the trucks, as they cannot kill anything(Except for running over infantry.), but as for the others, they did it to increase interest in playing those types.
p075.ezboard.com /fcocofwariifrm10.showMessage?topicID=640.topic   (740 words)

  
 The Web Cadet Corps   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
B) Pull the trigger to see if there is a round in it.
Sergeant #10 - Operations and Logistics are at the same level in the WCC Pyramid.
The ranks of Master Warrant Officer, Command Warrant Officer, and Command Master Warrant Officer are appointed ranks.
www.webcadets.com /army/ranktests.htm   (866 words)

  
 Amazon.com: The Rifleman: Mail Order Groom/Day of the Hunter/Outlaw's Inheritance: DVD   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-10)
Amazon.com: The Rifleman: Mail Order Groom/Day of the Hunter/Outlaw's Inheritance: DVD
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For more information about "The Rifleman: Mail Order Groom/Day of the Hunter/Outlaw's Inheritance" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00062IZNQ?v=glance   (350 words)

  
 Starship Troopers - RPG Chat
We're not just roleplaying we're writing and it's a form of art and expression...
Rank: Everyone shall be Private or Private First Class unless I give you a promotion...
Combat Medic (Limited) - Extensive training in first aid, field surgery, and tending to combat related wounds.
forums.rpgchat.com /showthread.php?p=1701692#post1701692   (673 words)

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