I was also lead to believe that, but many a time, the EOD folks were sent into the areas the infantry was leaving. I never quite understood that, because according to the Army, due to my poor eyesight, I was not combat qualified.
When I commanded the EOD detachment in Korea in 68/69 we use to work the DMZ quite a bit, and it was quite hot in there at that time. I, too, gave the command to my men, always trying to set the example, of "Follow Me". Of course I was always facing south when I uttered those words.
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1st Cav's Opening Days of the Vietnam War:
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_set1.htm (Set #1 Photos)
http://www.lzxray.com/guyer_collection.htm (Photo Collection)
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