Haven't read it, but he's a Vietnam vet like Doug Murray (the guy who wrote the first several dozen issues of The 'Nam), so at least the accuracy and authenticity might be there. He actually wrote some of the later issues of The 'Nam in the early 1990s, although I don't remember if I actually ready any of it (the book wasn't as good as it was during the first 20 or 30 issues by then, it had the Punisher "crossover," although I think that particular story was written by Roger Salick, if I'm not mistaken).
I know I've read some of Lomax's superhero comics work before (I think it was a Marvel Comics Presents or What if...? story or something equally inconsequential, but I can't remember if he was any good or not.
I'll see if I can track it down and write a review in my next Leaving Proof column (still have a The 'Nam vol.2 review that needs to get written, though).
Thanks, Zulu. Yeah, I have a complete list of the MOSs but I really liked the MOCS document because it's more comprehensive and also lists things like the ASI that certain MOSs can obtain and stuff like that. And they give more detailed descriptions of the job's duties, etc. Maybe I'll try that site, but what is Carnivore?
Hey, ZD, thanks again for the Vietnam TOEs. They've helped a bunch. I hate to bother you again but I figured this request might be a pretty simple one.
I have the 1999 Military Occupational Classification and Standards for the Army but the it's obviously out of date. It still has 11H and 11M and other MOSs that are no longer in use. I was wondering if you had a copy of the most recent one. I found the 2007 MOCS pdf doc but apparently the "publication is available in electronic media only" and it directs you to https://perscomnd04.army.mil/mosmartbk.nsf, but the link is broken and the army.mil site requires your SN# to register. I'm not even sure if civilians can access it, but I believe it's unclassified stuff.
Anyway, I'm sure the site is secure but I just don't like giving out info like that on the net. I really wish sites like FAS.org and Globalsecurity would update the TOEs and FMs to reflect current pubs. Thanks again.
Hey, thanks, and one more question. There's a big debate about this in another thread but someone is claiming that Ranger School was "required" for Special Forces (Green Berets). But I know this wasn't the case in the late 60s and it's not the case now.
Hey Zulu, how's it going. I figured you were the man to approach for this, but I'm looking to recreate a Vietnam-era Assault Helicopter Company for my Joe story but I've searched and searched and can't find a copy of TOE 1-77G. I've found the E version but need to construct a company for 1967-70.