Posted on May 28, 2014
Should Army and Marines (or components of) consolidate?
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Think objectively. Traditions, camaraderie aside. Both are somewhat similarly more combat-oriented than USN or USAF. Answer practically without putting down either one of them.
PS: Yes, some are taunting about USN and USAF consolidation or Air Force return to Army Air Corps. My take on that if it's practical, lessen bureaucracy, and make for a smoother communications pipeline amongst the DoD components, why not? Again, camaraderie and traditions aside for a min.
PS: Yes, some are taunting about USN and USAF consolidation or Air Force return to Army Air Corps. My take on that if it's practical, lessen bureaucracy, and make for a smoother communications pipeline amongst the DoD components, why not? Again, camaraderie and traditions aside for a min.
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The only thing I would like to see is the Marines getting proper funding. Both branches serve their respective purposes and both fight hard. Both deserve to be equipped with the best gear possible.
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Should Reese's Pieces Pieces consolidate with Reese's Pieces peanut butter cups? Both are similar. Both taste very yummy. In in a package of Reese's Pieces you get several pieces and it takes a while to set up to eat. With the cups, you only get a few but those are the best two money can buy and they will satisfy your taste buds really fast. Both will satisfy your taste buds. Both have different missions. One will be great for large missions but you need to satisfy the taste buds fast so the cups will have that job and followed by the pieces to maintain happiness. You should keep both separate for both have a unique and very important mission. Both are similar but different at the same time. Nope, I am not dunk.
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SGT Mike Marino
Basically our forces are the best Marines army navy airforce, but what makes it hard to fight and do our jobs are the Washington asshles that try to make war civil, which it isn't. They forget that war is what it is hell, and its nasty,and we are trained to kill the enemy. But their politics gets involved and ruins everything. It seems its all about their legacies and the vote that counts. Hopefully we will Get people in government our Vets who fought that will have blls and will stick up for our country our people . Our armed forces are the best highly trained people the world that are willing to help, But if you try to hurt our country we are the last ones you want knocking on your door. Thats what the world should know about us. That we wont relent until u taste our lead up your ass. But our politicians should get on board with this thinking. They need to go through boot camp. A bunch of girls making decisions for the military
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Traditions and such placed aside, the answer is no, they should not merge. As stated several times before, the basic mindset of a Marine and a Soldier are very different. Missions are different and should be kept apart. I have served in both branches and honored to have done so but combining the two services cannot be done without severe consequences.
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No I dont think so. Marines operate in smaller units with smaller missions ie, embassy protections. Army is used for large scale theatre operations. However similar the work is the missions are different
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I am proud to have worn the Army Green, If I wanted to wear the other branches uniform I would have join them. Army Leads the way..!!!
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No... These are two different missions. one soldier, one warrior.. Should we consolidate SEALS, Rangers and Green Berets? No.
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Considering in several cases they do joint missions, there may be a basis for that. I mean that is what socom and jsoc are after all.
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No! However, if a boat can't get you there, the Army should be doing ground pounding! The Marines can have the beaches, islands and maybe the rivers if they're big enough.
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This is an illogical question put forth to illicit “heat” and nothing more. Each branch of the DoD has a very specific mission with very specialized trained resources (labor, equipment and material) to achieve that mission. This is what is called a “straw man argument” which is fraught with error in its premise.
They might as well have said: "Should the Mouth and the Anus (or components of) consolidate? Think objectively. Traditions, camaraderie aside. Both are somewhat similarly more combat-oriented than other parts of the body. Answer practically without putting down either one of them.”
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They might as well have said: "Should the Mouth and the Anus (or components of) consolidate? Think objectively. Traditions, camaraderie aside. Both are somewhat similarly more combat-oriented than other parts of the body. Answer practically without putting down either one of them.”
Nonsense
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No!! The government has ruined the Army with wokeness and DEI. Do not ruin the USMC!!!!
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No. Each branch of the military has a targeted purpose. They all should have training in collaborating together. If all were led by one command and that command made decisions based upon personal reasons, everyone would be in trouble and we all would lose.
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