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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It's healthy to have inner rivalry. I mean, everyone needs to look up to the Army.
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I've always felt that the Military could be narrowed down to one branch with (2) MOSs
1. Infantry
2. Other
1. Infantry
2. Other
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COL Mikel J. Burroughs
SGT Richard H. I believe that was part of Basic Training - everyone was trained to be a soldier first and engage the enemy and then they took a different new path!
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SGT Richard H.
Well, Sir, Basic training is a good start, but there actually is an AIT for Infantry as well...but the real learning starts when you get to a unit.
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As a former Army school Instructor, I had the pleasure of instructing members of the Army, Navy, and Marines. While there was a healthy rivalry between each branch, there were also team effort on all aspects of the training, and close friendships formed.
Each branch has it's limitations, but together they form a very powerful force. The professonals understand the role their branch plays in this force, defending our country. So between the professionals, it is just a good pride in your branch rivalry, much like one school against the other on the sports field.
Yes Pride in your branch is not only good, but necessary.
Each branch has it's limitations, but together they form a very powerful force. The professonals understand the role their branch plays in this force, defending our country. So between the professionals, it is just a good pride in your branch rivalry, much like one school against the other on the sports field.
Yes Pride in your branch is not only good, but necessary.
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I worked at CENTCOM where all services were represented. As the Navy XO in the OPSCENTER, I always thought it was like trying to herd cats sometimes. In all sincerity, I have to admit that it was really cool to watch everyone come together to get the job that needed to be done, done.
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I think there will always be an "inner service rivalry" but I think rather than superior, the different branches feel that they are under appreciated by the others.
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There is no constitutional authority for an Air Force, it's still the Army Air Corps. The Marines are part of the Navy
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GySgt Richard Morrison
Yes the Marine Corps is part of the Department of the Navy. It is the Men's Department. Semper Fi. GySgt USMC (Retd) '65-'85.
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MCPO Roger Collins
C'mon Gunny. If we didn't need ballast for our ships, you would fall under the Air Force. At least Lead ballast doesn't eat, squawk and crap.
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MSgt (Join to see)
Come on yourself, Master Chief. We all know that if it wasn't for the Marines needing a ride to a fight, there'd be no reason for the Navy.
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I was in a long time ago but I believe that not only do the services all believe that they are better than others, but within each branch they believe they are better than the others.
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There is always going to be some good natured rivalry between branches. To some point it's encouraged (ie: The Army Navy football game). Every soldier, sailor, airmen, or marine wants to think their branch is the best (and in most cases, if they thought their choice out before enlisting it is the best for them). Every branch has things they specialize in or excel at that the other branches don't, and they all have a right to be proud. A little bit of good natured rivalry is a fine and a useful motivator, as long as service members remember that we are all part of the same team, with varied, and essential missions, and responsibilities.
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