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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My respect to the Army. I survived 12 weeks of hell to earn the title of Marine. I will always be a Marine. Second generation. There is no myths associated with Marines, our legacy is written throughout the history books. Since November 10, 1775 to present WE ARE MARINES The Few and the proud
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They could with some training because their missions are different it would be difficult to do
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No. Absolute respect for the Army, but what most people don’t realize is the fundamental difference between the Marine Corps and the Army. The Army BY LAW requires a 2/3 vote of Congress to deploy. The Marines can invade and occupy anywhere around the world without a 2/3 vote of congress and a declaration of War. We, Marines, are the only Armed force that the president can deploy without asking for congressional permission. The Corps can go in and close with and destroy the enemy by fire and maneuver and only answer to the President for up to 90 days without a Declaration of War. So
Both services fill both short and long term combat operations. That’s why they shouldn’t be consolidated.. and the most important reason.. if you haven’t earned the title Marine then you will never understand the mentality of a Marine.
Both services fill both short and long term combat operations. That’s why they shouldn’t be consolidated.. and the most important reason.. if you haven’t earned the title Marine then you will never understand the mentality of a Marine.
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SSgt Stephanie Luck
I agree i just got my EGA im not about to give it up make the army go though our boot camp and train like us then we can get rid of the army.
I agree i just got my EGA im not about to give it up make the army go though our boot camp and train like us then we can get rid of the army.
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The Marines do not need To be consolidated with Army but need to be separated from under the Navy. The Marines have earned that honor a long time ago.
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Very thoughtful response. But I'm not sure an Army component could ever duplicate the psychological structure of an entire organization that proudly recruits on the so slogan "we don't promise you a rose garden."
I'm not sure anything could take the place of that sort of self-selection.
I'm not sure anything could take the place of that sort of self-selection.
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