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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I definitely don't feel one is superior to the other, however for the most part, if you want to preserve your body for after a long enlistment, I wouldn't join the Army, or Marine Corps! Just my humble opinion.
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The Air Force, Army, Marines, and Coast Guard all think they're superior.
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Truthfully, I think each and every branch thinks it's superior to the other branches. And in a way they all are. Each branch has its own niche, that the other branches can't fill exactly the same way. So we have, at least I would like to think a friendly competition.
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Does one branch feel superior? Apparently you've never met a Marine, or you would know, because they would TELL you.
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I agree we are one big team. I was in the Army and very proud to have served and I have a daughter who is in the Marine Corps so I give her a hard time but it is in fun because she knows how much I respect her and the Corps as I do with all branches of services.
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Every branch thinks it is superior to the others, but the Air Force really is. lol.
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Of course inter-service rivalries exist. That is not up for discussion. I'm guessing that, since you even felt the need to post this, you're not in the military. If that's the case, great; more power to you. But if you're not one of us, I really wouldn't expect you to understand.
As far as the best branch? Each branch has its' strengths and weaknesses, without a doubt. I am obligated to point out, however, that the Marine Corps is certainly the most versatile, and capable of standing on its own, as has been demonstrated time and time again throughout the history of our nation. That is a fact, and is also not up for discussion.
As far as the best branch? Each branch has its' strengths and weaknesses, without a doubt. I am obligated to point out, however, that the Marine Corps is certainly the most versatile, and capable of standing on its own, as has been demonstrated time and time again throughout the history of our nation. That is a fact, and is also not up for discussion.
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While I was an active recruiter from 1984 to late 1989, it was my job to sell the Army as the superior branch, with all the accompanying statistics to back up my claim. However, I knew then, as I know now, if all four branches don't work together in major operations, it lessens the possibility for any one branch. At least, that's my belief. Anyone with actual experience is welcome to burst my bubble. :)
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I do not think any of the services are better than the others, that being said, each service has it's strengths and weaknesses. I have actually been enlisted, active duty in 3 of them (served in the reserve forces of 2) so I think I can speak from some experience on the matter. I will even say that every branch thinks it is the best, certainly at what their primary mission is. this is true...
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We all are one team where each service branch serves a major part to the total defense of our country and it's allies. Every branch says they are better than the other but that is what makes us better! GO NAVY!
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