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 theory it may sound like a good idea, but I just don't know how it would work unless you stop recruiting for the Army and Marines and all new recruits are trained in the "Whatever". It would be really hard to see the Marines lose their identity, I have total respect for them!
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Ok ,why not they do some of the same jobs, plus they could relieve more units comving together.
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Nope. My father was World War II U. S. Army and I was in the Marine Corps Reserve for 6 years. The Army and the Marine Corps are different with different assignments in warfare.
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And the mentality of the two branches are different. I was also in Army JROTC in high school and to this day I have nothing but the utmost respect for my ROTC instructors who were World War II and Korean War veterans. The two branches are different. I respect and admire courage in all spheres but I chose the Marine Corps to be my sphere. Keep the Army the Army and the Marine Corps the Marine Corps.
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Training, missions, deployment times are different. It's apples and oranges.
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They are not the same the Marines are more a quick strike force the Army is an occupation force for longer term situations. They both have their specialties. Its just like the Navy when they keep attempting to lump everyone into fewer ratings because their jobs appear similar they waste all this time and money and then they reverse it because its realized that the job isnt getting done. Dont mess with what isnt broken
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While there is overlap in missions and personnel requirements, the traditions, and support of each individual service is DIFFERENT. Think that 200+ years of tradition is there for a reason...and combined staffs/missions/and commands aside they are there for a reason. The Army with their very limited fixed wing support, won't be able to administer (or support) the Air Force any more than the Air Force could administer (or support) the horse born cavalry. The Marines, with their usual hind tit method of funding, MIGHT be able to benefit from the Navy system (like NEW equipment), but neither the USN or the USMC would be happy with ANY solution you come up with.
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