Hypothetically, what would happen if a Navy Ship was given to the Marines Command?

PO3 Aaron Hassay — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:49:30 -0500

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 8 at 2019 7:56 PM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 19:56:21 -0500

Every time the Lt tried to board they'd accelerate just a bit.

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 8 at 2019 8:05 PM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:05:08 -0500

We'd strap wheels on it and make it amphibious.

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 8 at 2019 8:09 PM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:09:33 -0500

Well the learning curve might be kind of steep.

Response by MSG Frank Kapaun made Jan 8 at 2019 8:11 PM

MSG Frank Kapaun — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:11:32 -0500

Red Crayons would make an immediate appearance in the ship’s mess.

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 8 at 2019 8:16 PM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:16:19 -0500

When the PltSgt tells the platoon smart ass "Get your ass in the boat Marine..."

Response by Maj John Bell made Jan 8 at 2019 8:18 PM

Maj John Bell — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:18:59 -0500

The Air Force would learn to stay out of range.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 8 at 2019 8:19 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 20:19:30 -0500

How many boxes of crayons are onboard?

Response by CSM Charles Hayden made Jan 8 at 2019 9:01 PM

CSM Charles Hayden — Tue, 08 Jan 2019 21:01:41 -0500

Many Marine Officers have attended Canoe U and have been trained by the Navy.

Maj John Bell (I could not resist:))!

Response by Private RallyPoint Member made Jan 9 at 2019 7:53 AM

Private RallyPoint Member — Wed, 09 Jan 2019 07:53:25 -0500

Funnily enough, its actually happened. You might be interested in the story of John Marshall Gamble.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/John_M._Gamble

John M. Gamble - Wikipedia

Brevet Lieutenant Colonel John Marshall Gamble (1791 – 11 September 1836) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps during the early 19th century. He was the first, and remains the only known, U.S. Marine to command a U.S. Navy ship, commanding the prize ships Greenwich and Sir Andrew Hammond during naval actions in the Pacific during the War of 1812.[1][2]

Response by LTC Jason Mackay made Jan 11 at 2019 11:28 AM

LTC Jason Mackay — Fri, 11 Jan 2019 11:28:18 -0500

PO3 Aaron Hassay I realize this was attract humorous comments. But what would they reasonably command? LHD? LPD? Turn entire decks into gyms?