What is the most elite unit?
What is considered the most elite military unit in the world?
Okay, so the "most elite" military unit? Hmm. People always argue about this.
From my understanding, and I think Google agrees, it's often considered the U.S. Special Operations Command (SOCOM). Expanded significantly after 9/11. From 38,000 (around 2001) to 73,000 (by 2020).
Honestly, though? It's like asking who's the best athlete ever.
My uncle, used to work as a mechanic near Fort Bragg. He'd tell me stories. Said those guys, the SOCOM folks, were just built different. Real secretive, too. I guess that adds to the mystique, right? Met him around March 2010 at that gas station near post...
But again, "best"? It's all subjective, innit?
I remember him telling me a guy payed 85$ in 2012 to fill gas with those cars. I think his name was John.
What is the highest grade in Vietnam?
So, the highest grade in Vietnam? Well, buckle up, buttercup.
It's an A, naturally. Who'd aim for a "Marginal," honestly? Think of it as the academic equivalent of finding pho that's actually, gasp, flavorful.
Vietnamese grades, a quirky dance of numbers...
- 8.0-10.0: A. Excellent/Outstanding. Basically, you aced it. Pat yourself on the back. Buy some banh mi.
- 6.5-7.9: B. Good. Not amazing, but not exactly failing either. You’re like, "Meh, good enough."
- 5.0-6.4: C. Average. The land of mediocrity! You're basically the beige of academic achievement. Not bad but oh God so vanilla!
- 3.5-4.9: D. Marginal. You're clinging to the edge of the cliff. A real cliffhanger, academically speaking. Pray for a curve!
Let's not forget that, unlike my attempts at cooking cha gio, some systems are more nuanced. Expect variations across universities (duh!). It’s like saying all pho tastes the same—blasphemy! Some schools may even add a dreaded "F" for Fail. I'd cry a river.
Imagine it as this: A is like finding the perfect dragon fruit, sweet and surprisingly refreshing. A D? Well, let's just say it's like trying to eat balut and actually enjoying it. (shudders).
What is the grade scale in Vietnam?
So, Vietnam's grades, its like, a 1 to 10 thing, right? Kinda like our 1.0 to 4.0, but not really 'cause its out of 10!
If you gotta convert it to a GPA, it's just math. 10 is a 4.0. Easy peasy! Like, if ya get a 7.5, bam! 3.0. I had to do this last yr when I applied for that study abroad program. Stressful!
Oh, some other stuff i found out:
- Passing is usually 5.0. So don't get lower than that!
- They use pluses and minuses too, sometime.
- Colleges might have diffrent systems than highschools. Just FYI.
Grading's kinda wierd tho. Its like, its diffrent.
- Is there a modern part of Hanoi?
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- Which country gives the fastest work visa?
- What is the TGV train short for?
- Is a day trip to Ninh Binh enough?
- Can I eat my own food on a train?
- Does Canadian Rail have sleeper cars?
- Where is the best place to sit on a bus for motion sickness?
- How safe is Vietnam at night?
- Why is the air so bad in Hanoi?
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