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Blood Chits

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Okay, I've already read up on the histroy of blood chits and their use all the way from WWII through to today. My question is when is a pilot, NFO, aircrew member, etc. issued their blood chit? IS it a ready room type thing, or is it handed out on the way to the theater of operation or what??
 
Blutonski816 said:
Okay, I've already read up on the histroy of blood chits and their use all the way from WWII through to today. My question is when is a pilot, NFO, aircrew member, etc. issued their blood chit? IS it a ready room type thing, or is it handed out on the way to the theater of operation or what??
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In TACAIR, the PRs will pack it in your vest with your other theater specific gear.

Brett
 
An accountable item typically issued by the AI in your squadron. Turn in your isoprep, get your blood chit. Don't lose it.
 
Huh !!! Times change .... the only thing we got was extra water bottles, a contraceptive , and good wishes for a safe flight .... :)
 
Because some knuckleheaded Lt lost his, we had to check them out from the S-2 prior to every flight, and turn them back in during our debrief.
 
Usually picked ours up at the pre-flight Intel brief. Occasionally they came later at sidearm issue.
 
DanMav1156 said:
Not to be a complete moron, but what's a blood chit?
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Basically a document written in all the local languages with a big American flag that basically states that you are a Yankee Air Pirate and if they are kind enough to return you to American forces with all your limbs and your balls, then they will be given lots of money (or goats).

The biggest problem I saw with that is it assumes you will be captured by someone who can read.

History wise, they were first used by the AVG (American Volunteer Group) in China during WWII then adopted by the US Armed Forces during Korea and Vietnam.

AVG Blood Chit:
bloodchit.jpg

Translation: This foreign person has come to China to help in the war effort. Soldiers and civilians, one and all, should rescue, protect, and provide him medical care.
 
SteveG75 said:
History wise, they were first used by the AVG (American Volunteer Group) in China during WWII then adopted by the US Armed Forces during Korea and Vietnam.
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I believe they were used in World War 2 also, because I've seen my late grandfather's and it was written in Japanese. Whether it was widely used or not, I can't tell you.
 
AllAmerican75 said:
I believe they were used in World War 2 also, because I've seen my late grandfather's and it was written in Japanese. Whether it was widely used or not, I can't tell you.
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No way bro. :eek:

That "Japanese" must've been Chinese or some other Oriental language.

And if it was written in Japanese, where were they going to "return" you? The nearest POW camp? :D

And Steve just said they were used in WW2 w/the AVG.
 
I meant beside with the AVG. My grandfather flew C-47s in the Pacific. Maybe the interpretation is wrong, but I was told it was Japanese. Just going on what I was told and am in no way claiming to be a scholar on Asian languages.
On a side note, does anyone know how they came to be called "blood chits"?
 
Gotcha. Still sounds crazy to me but I wasn't there... desperate times call for desperate measures I guess.
 
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