Should Army and Marines (or components of) consolidate?

They should stay separate. Each Branch has their own functions. They get combined as needed via Joint Ops Task Forces.

Terrible should never be considered

Honestly I'm not horribly against it but I don't think they would consolidate or go together very well especially the cross training

Give them back to the navy, but the Army and national guard already have a lot of marines that saw the light. Marines are cool, but they are not ranger or green berets cool. 85% of marines do not re-enlist after their first enlistment, so what’s up with that. That percentage comes from recruiting command, that is recruiting E-7s to recruit exiting marines to the guard and reserves.

No way.... different missions with different modes of operation. My husband is a Marine, he would have a stroke at the suggestion. #bulgingforeheadvein #strokeout

After leaving the navy I’ve kept up and in touch with shipmates, both navy and marines, over the years. I briefly worked with USAA getting me reintegrated with the military culture. In my opinion the problem with this integration is simple. All marines are riflemen first. They all almost have dual capabilities and roles. The army however has become over specialized. A dank squad. Each member is responsible for a certain thing and only that thing. No one else is qualified or willing to do that job. This over specialization makes it hard for me to believe that the marines, which are all hands on, would be able to integrate into any such role. Sure, there are specialization in every branch. But historically the Corps has always had to fight for funding, equipment, etc.. and has developed a policy of everyone making do and helping out.

Seeing as how The Corps is a branch of the Navy, you might want to consider talking to the CNO about that Merger. How's the Army supposed to get the Marines to the places they need to get to. Do they have troop transport ships. Do they pay the Navy as a taxi service. Marines are the first in and the last out. That will do for now...Discuss

No, all of the different branches hold traditions and customs that make us all unique. This is what makes us the spear that we are. They may preform similar platforms but its the different history’s that create the soldiers, sailors, airmen, and marines.

The Marines have a long and glorious history as a unique fighting unit that works with the Navy to ensure that we are safe here Semper Fi Marines

I think each branch should remain separate. The Coast Guard operates under the control of the Navy during war. If the other branches unite during a war but remain separate entities if not in a war, then it should remain so.