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 one branch of service is superior to any other branch and all branches of service are superior to all other branches of service. Sounds confusing but it is not. The Marine Corps is our rapid reaction force because that is what they specialize in. They normally blast and burn their way to shore and penetrate far enough to allow the Army to follow in with the forces for a sustained operation. The Navy fights mainly from sea-based fortresses that are capable of deployment to all the oceans and seas on Earth. The Air Force own the airborne platforms and pull guard duty on the lowest regions of outer space. We love the rivalry between our branches but our adversaries know full well that rivalry ends when it is time to deliver a permanent ass whupping anywhere and at any time.
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SSG Bill Cooke
An excellent way to put there 1sg. Just let a senior NCO put is correctly. Way to go there 1SG Simpson. I never knew you but I would follow you or lead you depending on the situation. As Patton said, lead, follow or get the hell out of the way.
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Why shouldn't there be a feeling of superiority for any service towards the others. Quite frankly in some respects there is an element of superiority. Case in point: Navy/Marine pilots vs. the Air Force pilots--Navy/Marines land on moving airstrips, Air Force pilots Buffs, B-1s and B-2s. Army Vs Marines: both arms have essentially the same jobs but due to the Fleet Marine Forces, The marines get to the fight first but the flip side is the Army often has to finish the fights that the Marines start. In the end its repartee. Our armed forces are beyond equal. Its healthy competition. Hitch hiking on an earlier post you step on one of us we all stomp back.
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Bwa ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha.... We all think that we are better than everyone else for one reason or another.
But when it comes down to it, war, we each know our mission, we each work together, respect each other and win together!!!!! Period!!!!
But when it comes down to it, war, we each know our mission, we each work together, respect each other and win together!!!!! Period!!!!
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I think that when individuals are active that they think that the branch that they are serving is superior. That is why many chose that branch in the first place. Now that I am a Veteran using the VA and having taught American History in Middle School I see each branch differently. I can now see that each has its strengths and weaknesses. The best thing is how each brach can cover every other branch in these weaknesses to give the United States a strong military that covers all aspects.
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I would have to say with 100% certainty that "YES" each branch has its own opinion that they are the best in some fashion. That being said there is nothing wrong with a little rivalry. We all rely on each other and that rivalry help strengthen the bond between each service.
Army/Marines - ground and pound
Navy- Gett'em there
Air Force - Air support
A.N.G. - support
C.G - got our water borders covered
Just my take on each.
Army/Marines - ground and pound
Navy- Gett'em there
Air Force - Air support
A.N.G. - support
C.G - got our water borders covered
Just my take on each.
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Of course. I would think less of someone if they suggested their service was not the best. They should be biased as they represent THAT service.
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Of course unit pride is of paramount importance to morale.
However it has been my experience that Marines (bless their hearts) seem themselves by far the most superior of services. If I had a dollar for every time I heard how Marine basic is tougher than Ranger school AND Seal school . I believe I'd have several dollars.
However it has been my experience that Marines (bless their hearts) seem themselves by far the most superior of services. If I had a dollar for every time I heard how Marine basic is tougher than Ranger school AND Seal school . I believe I'd have several dollars.
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SSgt (Join to see)
As a Marine, I've never said that our boot camp is harder that SEAL school. That's because I'm not stupid. Ranger school, on the other hand...Just kidding, I've never experienced Ranger school so I can't say. What I can say, though, is that Marines are bred to believe that we're the best of the best. It's virtually ingrained in our DNA. And because we believe that so wholly, often times, it ends up being true.
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Retired Marine, and I went to work for US Army Special Operations Command. I really enjoyed my 10 years there. I always wore my badge on a USMC lanyard, except during basketball season when I am all about Kentucky!! Anyway, there were a couple of special ops soldiers who looked lost in the basement of the building. I cheerfully asked if I could help them find something. One said, "Not until you get rid of that stupid Marine Corps lanyard!". So I just walked away and left them lost. Another day in the elevator I had a similar incident. So I told the guy that if he wanted to try and take it off of me, he was welcome to give e it a shot.
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