Should Army and Marines (or components of) consolidate?

I’m going to have to agree with SSgt Luck. No way should they combine. The Marines are it’s own entity. All jokes aside from the brotherly (and sisterly) love of the Navy and Marines the cohesiveness between us would fracture with a merger of the Army I feel. no offense to our Army family. But the history between us and the Marines is too deep to be intruded apon.

Why get a rid of the one branch that is readily deployable within 48 hours, no act of Congress needed?

No

The five branches have always specialized in some area.... that's a given aspect.... but a COMBINED FORCE, of STRICTLY THE BEST....,is certainly worth doing guys.... have force recon in line with delta or the rangers..., throw in a few USN seals.... and that's a force no ONE in their right mind would mess with... our SPECIAL FORCES are named that, because they SPECIALIZE in those areas of combat, that most troops wouldn't do on a bet!... had the privilege of serving with some of those BEST while I served.... these guys were awesome and just alotta fun to train with!... they KNEW we didn't understand everything they do on a daily basis... and we're just great teachers and instructors.... my hats off to them.... they ARE our CRAZIEST TROOPS... and we're lucky to have them!!!... OOORAH/HOOAH!!!... SSG Mike Raysses, USAR-Ret..(1980-2007)

No. It makes no sense.

No the Army and Marine Corps have much different traditions that set them apart from each other, way back when there was the tradition and the showing of respect when an officer entered the mess hall , someone would sound off at ease , no one stude up or anything special but it became a tradition, then someone took it away , when I retired after 27 plus years of service I told all my nco’s don’t let them take anymore of our tradition fight like hell for them , some are small but they makes each service different and distinct, don’t let them screw this up

Dumbest thing I ever heard, plus someone said the Army is faster to the fight?

No!

Never

You never make something better by lowering the standard. The Big Army is big but it also has a massive “10%”

Consolidating the two services would end the Marine Corps as we know it. The PC generals have almost ruined it already and this would be the death nail. Instead the Army should just make its standards real, increase discipline, and give its SNCO’s and NCO’s real authority. Start indoctrinating soldiers instead of training them. Make the Army a culture not a college loan. I became a Marine to fight and to live an austere life not get trinkets on my uniform and night classes. Don’t consolidate just be less “gay”. In the meantime have a crayon and chill