Should Army and Marines (or components of) consolidate?

I think all branches should be consolidated into one. The only branch that has the know-how to run all facets of the military is the US Navy. They sail, fly, and fight.

I don't see it, Marines are groomed to a different mental standard. You are THE Marine corps.

Not to be emotionally an asshole. I do agree that the Corp and Army hold similarities. However the Corp has a unique responsibility, work in small groups/ squads. They move quickly and are not weighed down by the obstacles of a larger fighting force. That’s typically a win situation. Keeps the targets off guard while the others arrive. That’s our purpose and always has been. Are we the best ? I think so, but we all have our elites.

Funny thing, I read USN & USAF?

I agree. It’s not a bad idea to rethink our military structure to become more efficiently in line with the current world construct. Everyone has ( and rightly so) individual service pride. However, considering our national economic health is part of our National Security Strategy, perhaps we should consider a few things. First; It may not be far-fetched to reinvent the Army Air Corps. Consolidations of missions, unit integration already exists within the Army and Air Force. Both services conduct aerial warfare, the Army is arguably the largest “ customer” of the Air Force. Second; There are so many common military specialties. Why have multiple schools? Aircraft maintenance, Medical, Air Traffic Control, Combat Survival, etc. Here’s a novel idea. One Basic Military Training academy with maybe a smaller follow on course that’s Branch specific.

Apparently the navy wants us to go along with marine covers and put ranks only on our chests instead of covers so no I don't thing the marines and army should join. However the navy has been saying for years that the seabees will be switched to a marine mos but that hasn't happened yet.

Good luck getting that by General Dunford.... it’s wont pass by any means. Plus the Secretary of Defense General Mattis.... it wouldn’t pass! EVER! Sorry to say it but if you put any Army unit against any Marine unit they would be crushed without a doubt...

NO !!! They have to earn the EGA if they want apart of this brotherhood

See people on here are being insulted and that's wrong I'm prior service was in the army. I do agree you can't combine the army and the Marines. We are two very different entities. We both serve our own purposes. So thinking about it doesn't serve any purpose but to get people aggravated.

No, communication usually happens when it needs to by combat elements in the field. I would just like to see more joint training if possible. I know there are a lot of logistics that would have to be involved. I say let the Marines be special, because they're special. So special.

Why not fix the entire DOD structure. Instead of dissolving the Corps into the Army or Navy structure, why not make every service member run the vigors and maintain the standards of a Marine.