What does fragging mean in the military?

Fragging was a slang term used to describe U.S. military personnel tossing of fragmentation hand grenades (hence the term “fragging”) usually into sleeping areas to murder fellow soldiers. Fragging incidents in combat were usually attempts to remove leaders perceived to be incompetent and a threat to survival.

Did fragging actually happen?

Fragging was rare among Navy and Air Force personnel, who had less access to grenades and weapons than did soldiers and marines. The first known incidents of fragging in South Vietnam took place in 1966, but events in 1968 appear to have catalyzed an increase in fragging. Morale plummeted among soldiers and marines.

What does frag mean in gaming?

to kill someone temporarily
Frag, in deathmatch computer games, means to kill someone temporarily, originated from the military term.

How much fragging happened in Vietnam?

Over the course of the entire Vietnam War, there were 800 documented fragging attempts in the Army and Marine Corps. By another account, over 1,000 such incidents were thought to have occurred. Between 1969 and 1970 alone, the U.S. Army reported 305 fraggings.

What is a frag in gaming?

Frag, in deathmatch computer games, means to kill someone temporarily, originated from the military term.

What is the purpose of a frag tank?

A frag tank is a dedicated tank where corals are to be grown. These corals come from your main tank or display tank where they are cut or fragged and are placed into a frag tank where they can heal and grow in an ideal and clean environment.

Why does frag mean kills?

The origins of the word come from the Vietnam War by U.S. soldiers. The term “fragging” was used to explain intentional attempts to kill a fellow soldier. The word was used because oftentimes a frag grenade was the weapon used in “fragging” incidents.

What is a general court martial in the military?

General Court-Martial. A general court-martial consists of not less than five members and a military judge, or an accused may be tried by military judge alone upon request of the accused.

What happens in a summary court-martial?

Summary Court-Martial A summary court-martial consists of one commissioned officer who serves as judge and jury. It can hear cases only involving enlisted personnel for less serious offenses. The accused has the right to cross-examine witnesses, to call witnesses and produce evidence, and to testify or remain silent.

Do you need a lawyer for a court-martial?

A general court-martial is often characterized as a felony court, and may try anyone subject to the UCMJ, including enlisted members, officers, and midshipmen. The accused has a right to be represented by a free military attorney or may hire their own civilian lawyer.

What are the rules of evidence in a court martial?

The Military Rules of Evidence apply to all classifications of courts-martial. Moreover, an accused must be proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt. A summary court-martial consists of one commissioned officer, and may try only enlisted personnel for noncapital offenses.