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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Of course one branch thinks it's superior, the Marines. Anyone wants to go onto the beach first can go and I'll come along with my Army when they say it's safe. Of course the Navy and the Air Force has softened up the area first and that's a lot of help but the Marines want to go first and that's ok with me. However if they are short a man and want a volunteer to go with them, that will be me. After all they call the National Guard when they get bogged down and need some help. I would rank all the services as #1 the Marines and #2 all the rest but none are worth a hoot without the rest. I mean look what happened to General Custer when he tried to go it alone. Wonder if there's a statue of him anywhere? Wonder if they'll tear it down?
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SSgt (Join to see)
You are right about that! And if we're the only ones that will, that much say something. :)
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There'll likely always be some rivalry. But for anyone who knows the realities it'll just be in fun. And each branch should feel superior to an extent, as they should be superior in what they're meant to do over the others who are generally tasked with a different mission. But overall superiority I'd hope not, at least not seriously.
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How to Tell the Difference Between the Branches of the US Armed Forces!
If you give the command "SECURE THE BUILDING", here is what the different services would do:
The NAVY would turn out the lights and lock the doors.
The ARMY would surround the building with defensive fortifications, tanks and concertina wire.
The MARINE CORPS would assault the building, using overlapping fields of fire from all appropriate points on the perimeter.
The AIR FORCE would take out a three-year lease with an option to buy the building.
So it just depends on how you interpret the Mission Objective.
If you give the command "SECURE THE BUILDING", here is what the different services would do:
The NAVY would turn out the lights and lock the doors.
The ARMY would surround the building with defensive fortifications, tanks and concertina wire.
The MARINE CORPS would assault the building, using overlapping fields of fire from all appropriate points on the perimeter.
The AIR FORCE would take out a three-year lease with an option to buy the building.
So it just depends on how you interpret the Mission Objective.
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MSgt Kerry Lundy
AIR FORCE strategy A Warthog would first strafe followed by a Buff raining on it from a high altitude! Then the ground forces could safely pull back. Seriously when all 4 are clicking they usually come together like a well maintained,finely tuned engine.
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Of course each service thinks it is better than the other services! It is called pride in your service! But when it hits the fan not a single one of us would refuse a medical ride just because it was the wrong service. No one would say we won't accept artillery support from another service, nor would we refuse air cover from the other service. We all appreciate our sister services, but know in our hearts ours is the best!
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Well, Marines are some serious butt kickers...but in many ways the Army is superior because Marines need heroes too.
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HELL YES. Each and every service SHOULD feel Proud of THEIR Branch of Service. When the BS is flying, there is no better rivalry. When the bullets are flying, there is no better comradery. I have had the Honor of wearing the US Navy uniform for 10 years. During that time I have also had the Honor of being the "Corporal of the Guard" so our USMC brothers/sisters could attend the MC Ball. We all have different missions and different ways to accomplish them. ALL branches will aid in accomplishing missions and mess with each other during down time.
Which one is best: United States of America. ALL branches stem from that one tree.
Which one is best: United States of America. ALL branches stem from that one tree.
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Well I think that there is no interservice rivalries my dad was airforce and i have cousins and uncles that we're in the navy and i was army.
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Insteresting Question, All Service member belivies his Service is the best, otherwise he would not be there.I am a Marine, The Army and Navy after WW2 and Korea tried to disband us yet we are still here. Why we are 10% of the total force yet supply 25% of the combat troops. To my brothers in arms in other services we are a cult. Once A Marine Always A Marine
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