Master Index of Akira Komiya Reference Material
Article about: We are grateful to have Akira Komiya as one of our contributing members. His contributions to the our understanding of WWII era Japanese military culture, terminology, and history are pricel
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Master Index of Akira Komiya Reference Material
We are grateful to have Akira Komiya as one of our contributing members. His contributions to the our understanding of WWII era Japanese military culture, terminology, and history are priceless. Rather than search Warrelics every time we need to reference a post, we will compile significant discussions here. Please contact me, Bruce Pennington, or other mods to recommend posts/discussions that warrant consolidation here.
SERVICE TOPICS
1. Short Term Active Duty
2. Paths to Naval Aviator; classifications; badges
UNIFORMS
1. Development/differences of Type 5, Type 45, and Type 45 Revised Tunics
- Army Type 45 Tunic
2. Navy Tropical Uniform
- Difference from army uniform
- Example of shirt, shoes, and hat
3. Shoulder Boards
NAVAL PARATROOPER DISCUSSIONS
1. 1st Yokosuka Special Landing Unit; Type 1 Harness; Type 4 Parachute
2. Type 89 model 3 Observer Parachute harness Compared to Navy Type 1 Harness
3. Type 89 Seat Pack Chute and Harness
RIBBONS, MEDALS, AWARDS
1. Honor Award System revamped, May 20, 2003
2. Chronology of the IJN Sumarine Badge
Last edited by Bruce Pennington; 08-27-2024 at 01:15 PM.
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Note that "Erk" is R.A.F. slang for a ground crewmember, it is not a Japanese term.
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