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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This is tough. Being Army Aviation I'm biased. I think Army can perform most jobs needed to accomplish the mission by itself. However it needs help from AF and Navy. The Navy is pretty solid considering that it has its own fleet of fighter aircraft and has the Marines as a sub branch. I don't think the AF is useless, I just think that it could've remained part of the Army and no one would have noticed.
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I agree Colonel. Occasionally, there is a set of circumstances that allow for the use of one branch over the others, but more often than not the joint operations fit the bill.
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I never felt superior in the Navy. However, there were multiple times when one of the other services would complain about little things that was big in their lives, but when in the larger perspective, was a nuisance at best. Having to det to Keflavik for 30 in an AWACS for example (wonder who that was?). My reply was always "Pack you bags and come to me on a MEDCRUISE for months, and then I will listen to you belly ache".
Judgement is real, and we all take an Oath to the ultimate Authority. Remember who that Oath is taken to, and perform today as though you look forward to That Day!
Judgement is real, and we all take an Oath to the ultimate Authority. Remember who that Oath is taken to, and perform today as though you look forward to That Day!
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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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