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Application Of 38 U.s.c.s. § 1154(B) To Naval Service?
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Greetings, I'm looking for any information regarding the application of 38 U.S.C.S. § 1154(b) to Naval Service, specifically the requirement of "engaged in combat." I'm not sure how it's considered whether participating in certain events, strikes, or other standard naval operations (interdiction, surveilance, intelligence etc.) is considered to be within the realm of "engaged in combat" as defined by the statute.
My general understanding is that participating in events constituting an actual fight or encounter with hostile units or instrumentality should suffice. But, I'm not sure how fight preparation is viewed (i.e. surveillance, intelligence gathering, observations).
I also have questions regarding how we prove things that we did - but didn't do? In the, we were there - but not there kind of sense? On a submarine we receive hostile fire / imminent danger pay just like other forces stationed in the combat zone, as well as tax free etc.
Any ideas, thoughts? The reason I am looking at this is service in a combat zone reduces the evidence standards.
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"(b) In the case of any veteran who engaged in combat with the enemy in active service with a military, naval, or air organization of the United States during a period of war, campaign, or expedition,
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