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DoD moves to limit combat tours to 12 months.

Authors :
Crawley, Vince
Source :
Army Times; 4/18/2005, Vol. 65 Issue 39, p9-9, 1/3p, 1 Color Photograph
Publication Year :
2005

Abstract

Reports on the need for the approval of U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) secretary Donald Rumsfeld to the involuntary extension of a soldier's combat-zone tour, according to a memorandum released by the DoD on March 30, 2005. Views of Army Lieutenant Colonel Joseph Richard on the memo; Determination of a soldier's departure date; Definition of the phrase boots on the ground for units and individuals.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00042595
Volume :
65
Issue :
39
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Army Times
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
16819271