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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No. The Marines are already “consolidated” with the Navy. It has worked extremely well, for a very long time. Leave it alone.
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No I do not feel the Army and Marines should consolidate. There is a need for both branches, they would not have been created if not needed. They are much more manageable this way as well. Yes they are somewhat similar but each branch has their own speciality.
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I'm a retired Marine and we shouldn't ever be considered to consolidate with any other service due to our rich history. The army also has a rich history in country.
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If it ain't broke then don't fix it..... Let well enough alone... Both branches serve and have a purpose and they both do it to the highest standards that's what's makes us the best military in the world..(mic drop)
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I served 8 in the Corps and 12 in the Army.... the only reason consolidation is even being considered is because they can been fighting side by side in nonconventional assymmetric warfare for the last 17 years. The conventional duties for each branch are why they have never been consolidated, Iraq and AFG have caused us to forget that other countries we may have to fight someday have conventional militaries
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