riddler 0 #1 August 14, 2008 Full story Here. QuoteThey served in an international spy ring managed by the Office of Strategic Services, an early version of the CIA created in World War II by President Franklin Roosevelt. The full secret comes out Thursday, all of the names and previously classified files identifying nearly 24,000 spies who formed the first centralized intelligence effort by the United States. The only reason that I'm interested in this is because my grandfather was part of this group. When he died some years ago, my father received a letter from then-president Clinton thanking the family for his service to the country. I thought it was kinda funny, considering my grandfather was a staunch Republican and gave a lot of money to Clinton's opponent I checked the National Archives online, and I see ranks next to the names. When I found his name on the list, I saw CPC-3 next to it. I have no idea what this is?? Can anyone with a background in military or military history tell me what CPC-3 is? I know he was in the army at some point, but I don't know what division, or anything like that ...Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gawain 0 #2 August 14, 2008 That wasn't an Army as far as I can find. It may have been some type of OSS "grade". Info about Army rank history: http://www.tioh.hqda.pentagon.mil/rank_page/History_of_Enlisted_Ranks.htm Did your grandfather ever mention the kind of work he did? It's possible, even likely an acronym of some sort, related to job and level (clearance).So I try and I scream and I beg and I sigh Just to prove I'm alive, and it's alright 'Cause tonight there's a way I'll make light of my treacherous life Make light! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #3 August 14, 2008 Quote Did your grandfather ever mention the kind of work he did? No that's the problem. He and my father didn't get along, and so I didn't know him that well, and saw him maybe three or four times in my entire life I'm just interested in this from more of a genealogical perspective. I did some searching for military rank, and couldn't find anything related, so I figured I would ask some of the experts on here. Thanks!Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nerdgirl 0 #4 August 14, 2008 QuoteI checked the National Archives online, and I see ranks next to the names. When I found his name on the list, I saw CPC-3 next to it. I have no idea what this is?? Can anyone with a background in military or military history tell me what CPC-3 is? Two speculations: In OSS, CP meant civilian personal. CPC may refer to a civilian pay grade, like GS-15 or YA-3 today. It may also have referred to the area in which he worked, not completely dissimilar to MOS in today’s US military. VR/Marg Act as if everything you do matters, while laughing at yourself for thinking anything you do matters. Tibetan Buddhist saying Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BIGUN 1,484 #5 August 15, 2008 He was a Civil Property Custodian 3rd class. Read as, "Logistics."Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
riddler 0 #6 August 15, 2008 Quote He was a Civil Property Custodian 3rd class. Read as, "Logistics." Exactly the information I was looking for. Thank you! Trapped on the surface of a sphere. XKCD Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
