Should Army and Marines (or components of) consolidate?

Put more simply, the Army is the Army and Marines are different in so many aspects there would be more sense in eliminating our beloved Corps altogether. You'll want it back soon enough

I say no, do not consolidate any of the branches. Our Corps is sacred to us and mixing that level of pride with a clearly lower level is irresponsible at best. I have no issues with other branches, respect all of them but the Corps is different because of the men who earn the title. Anyone who thinks there is no difference is kidding themselves

SIDE NOTE..... The Marine Corps Dress Blues is the sexiest uniform on the planet.....

No. I don't believe that the two branches are even near compatible. Neither side would want this in my opinion. Both of these forces have their own traditions and pride. Semper Fi.

I am a Marine Vet. Served 10 years (0331). No disrespect to any other Branch of Service and most definitely no disrespect to the individuals who have responded to this. I am going to try to keep emotions aside...... realistically? Yes it can be done. But why, why would there ever be a need to do so? This is a Logistical nightmare on every level. If any of you have ever been in a unit that has disbanded or even moved home stations... so much gets lost in the transition. It would take 3-4 years just to draft a realistic plan of attack KEYWORD: REALISTIC. Now let’s say somehow congress approves this, and the all starts rolling. Who will be in charge? Who will go where? Will there be a stop loss put into place, because our contracts clearly state the Service in which we sign up for. Now let’s say 2 months into this transition while all the training is happening, all the orders are waiting to be filled and all the duty stations and MOS’s are trying to reach or maintain quota, A war breaks out. Will we be ready or will we have our heads up our asses cause no one will have a clue on whose in charge, what unit has what responsibility and heaven forbid the head shed won’t be arguing over whose dick is bigger. I think a move like this would leave our country Vulnerable to attacks

This idea has apparently been floated around since the end of the Civil War. According to the book Brute about Gen. Victor Krulak, the two services have two different philosophies about warfare. This was apparent in WW1, WW2 and Korea. After WW2, the Army got lax in training and discipline whereas the Marines did not and the results were apparent on the field after China entered the war. They are both meeting different needs. Why change success?

Sustainable force and attacking force! Simple. Marine Corps doctrine, “...close with and destroy...”

As an Army vet, No way! We both have our traditions and pride in our own Services. Leave it alone.

Due to the uniqueness of the missions of in this instance; the United States Marines and the United States Army it is like asking boatbuilders to work side by side with bricklayers to put horseshoes on a horse. They are superbly capable at their stated purposes and mission but would hardly compliment one another.

Well they should stay right where they r BUT if they can get the job done quicker & save a lot of lives y not!