Posted on Jan 12, 2016
Does one US military branch think it's superior?
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Do you feel there is still an "inner service rivalry" between the Service Branches or that any one branch thinks they are Superior?
RP Members what do you think - be honest and professional in your responses please! Thank you
With all the deployments and joint operations that we have been involved in over the last 15 plus years of war and prior to that as well, aren't we all part of something a little bigger than our own service branches? We represent the United States of America in so many ways! We represent the freedom that all of the American citizens enjoy, to include ourselves!
For myself, I think is great to that we have the Navy/Army/Air Force rivalry on the football field and other sports, but I think it is important to realize the importance of joint operations and synchronization among the service branches.
I don't think that anyone branch is better than the other. That is my personal feeling.
They all have their specific missions, training philosophies, challenges, and characteristics that make them unique and special, but does that make them inferior or superior to the other service branches?
I'm sorry if I didn't tag some of the specific service branches!
RP Members what do you think - be honest and professional in your responses please! Thank you
With all the deployments and joint operations that we have been involved in over the last 15 plus years of war and prior to that as well, aren't we all part of something a little bigger than our own service branches? We represent the United States of America in so many ways! We represent the freedom that all of the American citizens enjoy, to include ourselves!
For myself, I think is great to that we have the Navy/Army/Air Force rivalry on the football field and other sports, but I think it is important to realize the importance of joint operations and synchronization among the service branches.
I don't think that anyone branch is better than the other. That is my personal feeling.
They all have their specific missions, training philosophies, challenges, and characteristics that make them unique and special, but does that make them inferior or superior to the other service branches?
I'm sorry if I didn't tag some of the specific service branches!
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No questioning the USMC has always had an active PR campaign. At times they had to in order to survive the pressures to do away with them. It can't all be hype though and I'm sure there are likely similar collections of quotes about the other Services. I just wanted to share these and hopefully some will find enjoyment in reading them. I have total respect for all the branches and what they contribute to our National Defense.
http://oldcorps.org/USMC/quotes.html
http://oldcorps.org/USMC/quotes.html
United States Marine Corps Quotes
Famous, infamous and little known quotes about Marines and the Marine Corps in many wars, battles and situations
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Sgt Hard Philips
My thanks too! There's even a quote about needing Marines to man sophisticated radars back in 1974 - they'd've given me a rocker under 4 in '72 had I shipped over. One reason to think that the Corps is not the best is seen in the last stanza of the anthem where it says that if the army and the navy ever view on heaven's scene they will find the streets are guarded by a United States Marine. Sheesh! Who wants to die and then go on guard duty?
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As much as we all like to make fun of the other branches of service, it is done for the most part in jest and good nature. We Marines like to kid the Navy unmercifully, but when things get hairy and someone is hurt, we don't call for the plt sgt but for the Corpsman. I agree with the Col. that each branch has it's own role and mission in the defense of our country. And like all brothers and sisters, we all brag about how much better we did or can do than our siblings. However, anyone who truly believes there is one branch that is better that the others obviously hasn't looked at our military. Time has proven that we are at our best when each branch is doing what they are designed to do in coordination with the other branches. I know we Marines cannot thank our Sister services enough for they do in support of us while we save the day!
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We all think we are better than the next branch or unit, butthats normal. When it comes down to it we are equal, we depend on the other branches, units to get the mission done. So, no one is better than the other fromer ssgt USAF JLB
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If it weren't for the United States Marine Corps none of the other service branches would exist. The Navy to drive the boats for us and get us to where we are needed. The Army to clean up the mess that we will leave behind. The Air Force to fly out all of the big wigs that want to get their names and picture in the papers after saying we accomplished what they didn't vote for in Congress. And the Coast Guard just to guard the sunny beaches and rivers of the U.S. Semper Fi. GySgt USMC (Retd) '65-'85.
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MCPO Roger Collins
That tears it. No more free rides an chow for you. And forget protecting our base gates, we have now gone to highly intelligent rent a cops.
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GySgt Richard Morrison
And those Rent-A-Cops are probably Retired Marines or just got Honorably Discharged!!!
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I and I think many of us who have served and are now serving know each service is unique in its capabilities and mission. I really don't think any one service is better than another. I do think due to the Close proximity of Hollywood and Marine and Navy Bases those two services get more limelight than the Army and Air Force and let us not forget to mention our sisters and brothers in the Coast Guard.
Have you ever noticed Seal team six is always talked about While Delta Force is rarely mentioned. If you really think about it Delta probably is more effective than the Seals because their missions don't get the press.
Have you ever noticed Seal team six is always talked about While Delta Force is rarely mentioned. If you really think about it Delta probably is more effective than the Seals because their missions don't get the press.
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PO3 Donald Murphy
And of course the fact that most of the Navy couldn't survive without a submarine underneath them makes me and other sub guys laugh.
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I get a kick out of the rivalries as long as it's playful. And it's only really done Stateside in my experience. When deployed I don't care what uniform you're wearing, if you're there to help by all means come help. In Iraq we had Marines on one flank, Navy air support and SEALS, and even had some TAC-p's occasionally. In combat, the more the merrier.
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My Dad a WW2 / Korea Machinists Mate used to call Marines - "...Sea Going Bellhops..."
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SN Greg Wright
Maj John Bell - Actually, that's the very best moment to be off the port beam, since she's firing to starboard.
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It has been MY experience that a few Marines Truly think they are super heros, I once had a Marine tell me that their boot whould be equal to the Army SF. Usually you find these troops in support rolls, like photographer or underwater mess kit retreiver, But in joint ops we all had the same guns, same tanks, same call for fire and same objective- and all got along fine. The teasing is all in fun, but there are some out there that have some bizzare opinions of themselfs.
NOW BEFORE YOU JAR HEADS ATTACK ME, I said a few, and "my experience"
NOW BEFORE YOU JAR HEADS ATTACK ME, I said a few, and "my experience"
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CWO3 (Join to see)
agreed, spend 11 weeks at Parris Island and you'll understand why they talk crap, once they get to the Fleet and see the real World they figure out that it takes a team, some never figure it out and you're right that the rear echelon folks usually have a greater BS factor, the grunts just do what they do and mostly keep quiet about it, their folks know little about what they do, many of the rear types usually paint a self-portrait for folks at home that is far from the real story
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