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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I'm sorry, but this is rediculous. Marines are not Soldiers, and Soldiers are not Marines.
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You can't combine the rest with the best. Let the soldiers be all they can be. There is a reason we are The few and the proud.
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NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
We already have joint operational capibilities whenever necessary. Our respective roles are now completely different. Marines are like a very large Ranger force. The sieze a toehold on enemy territory and the Army comes in to exploit it. They also are our primary force projection branch. They can go into another nation and it does not really rise to the level of war. If the Army goes in it is real war.
WE are the attrition force and we are organized to sustain high losses. The USMC is small and specialized and they should not be committed to operations that will lead to high casualties other than their primary mission. They are way too valuable in their primary role
We already have joint operational capibilities whenever necessary. Our respective roles are now completely different. Marines are like a very large Ranger force. The sieze a toehold on enemy territory and the Army comes in to exploit it. They also are our primary force projection branch. They can go into another nation and it does not really rise to the level of war. If the Army goes in it is real war.
WE are the attrition force and we are organized to sustain high losses. The USMC is small and specialized and they should not be committed to operations that will lead to high casualties other than their primary mission. They are way too valuable in their primary role
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No! No! No! We earned the right to be called Marine. Our Honor is OURS. The idea of grouping us with them is appalling.
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I was in the army for 29yrs, and i known a lot Marines in those years. And I have seen the decline in the army recruits coming out of boot in the past 10 years. A lot of them are a bunch of whining cry babies that can't even pass a PT test at their first Duty station. The Quick Test how many marines do you see out of shape versus how many army?
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Former Army Combat Medic. No, Marines are trained for all kinds of Infantry training. Army not as much. Should stay separate.
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