55rocker52 Posted August 28, 2011 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2011 Ok, You experts, what was the weapon of choice for a T-4 Tech-Sgt. platoon leader during D-Day? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, KT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bazooka Joe Posted August 28, 2011 Share #2 Posted August 28, 2011 A technician was generally not addressed as such, but rather as the equivalent line (NCO) rank in its pay grade (T/5 as Corporal; T/4 as Sergeant; T/3 as Sergeant or Staff Sergeant). Officially, a technician did not have the authority to give commands or issue orders but could under combat conditions be placed second in command of a squad by a Sergeant. Unofficially, most units treated them as though they were of the equivalent rank of the same pay grade http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/U.S._Army_enl...of_World_War_II Armament would probably vary according to the unit, and the T-4's job, but an M1 Carbine, or an M1911A1 would be a good bet. Regards Joe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin B. Posted August 28, 2011 Share #3 Posted August 28, 2011 Ok,You experts, what was the weapon of choice for a T-4 Tech-Sgt. platoon leader during D-Day? Any info would be greatly appreciated. Thanks, KT A technical sergeant was a line NCO of the second-highest grade (two rockers). A platoon leader was normally a lieutenant, but a technical sergeant was often a platoon sergeant. A T/4 was the technician equivalent of a sergeant. As for armament, Bazooka Joe is right. It would depend upon the type of unit and the individual's specialty. --Justin B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55rocker52 Posted August 28, 2011 Author Share #4 Posted August 28, 2011 A technical sergeant was a line NCO of the second-highest grade (two rockers). A platoon leader was normally a lieutenant, but a technical sergeant was often a platoon sergeant. A T/4 was the technician equivalent of a sergeant. As for armament, Bazooka Joe is right. It would depend upon the type of unit and the individual's specialty. --Justin B. I guess that is what I have to find out. I have to find his full records first, and I guess take it from there. Thanks, KT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
USMCRECON Posted August 30, 2011 Share #5 Posted August 30, 2011 I may be mistaken but I thought a "technical" grade was a technician and, as such could not/did not hold a "command" or "leadership" position. Leadership positions were filled by the non-tech grades such as Corporal, Sergeant, SSgt, etc. Am I mistaken? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blkjack07 Posted August 31, 2011 Share #6 Posted August 31, 2011 I may be mistaken but I thought a "technical" grade was a technician and, as such could not/did not hold a "command" or "leadership" position. Leadership positions were filled by the non-tech grades such as Corporal, Sergeant, SSgt, etc. "Technician" and "Technical" were not interchangeable terms during WWII, and the Technicians were considered to be noncoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
55rocker52 Posted August 31, 2011 Author Share #7 Posted August 31, 2011 "Technician" and "Technical" were not interchangeable terms during WWII, and the Technicians were considered to be noncoms. Thanks for the clarification on this. KT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenthA86 Posted September 1, 2011 Share #8 Posted September 1, 2011 From my father's clarification (a WWII TSgt) T3 -T5 were NCO equivilent grades - based on skill or responsibility but with no command authority. A TSgt was also skill based but has the authority of rank - he out-ranks a Staff Sgt and can order lesser ranks. He is not an equivilent rank - it's a real rank. In the 1920's, the Technician ranks were a single chevron and extra rockers below - sometimes several rockers. This showed the real command rank (Private) but acknowledged the added skill level. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TenthA86 Posted September 2, 2011 Share #9 Posted September 2, 2011 ... and to the question "what weapon?", it would depend on his assignment. A T-4 might have a Garand, a Springfield, a Carbine and/or a .45 ... or nothing if he was a medic. (sorry for losing the response to the original question) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craig_pickrall Posted September 2, 2011 Share #10 Posted September 2, 2011 I realize medics are not supposed to carry weapons but my father was a T5 medic on Okinawa and he carried a carbine and no one complained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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