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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Naw, they both have rich traditions that should be kept. Consolidation usually weakens both elements. I love my Corps like my two brothers love their Army and Air Force.
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How would that work since the USMC already operates under the Department of the Navy?
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The Air Force came out of the Army and today they are combining some of the Army/Air Force Bases (Joint Base Lewis McChord for example). I personally think there is just a wide range of cultural differences that would make merging difficult (NOT necessarily impossible, just really hard). Take something as simple as Army Acronyms! They differ HUGELY from base to base! There is absolutely no standardization from one place to another! You think you have it all memorized; PCS to another base and have to learn all over again! All the branches and every post or base is the same exact (different) way. Just speaking and trying to understand each other’s lingo; and the change that must come with it, will be maddening! Try fitting square pegs into round holes! Nobody wants to lose their identity!
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Two very different missions. I can see consolidation with an additional component (infantry, airborne, armor, etc.) called something like amphibous.
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I was a paratrooper in the the 82nd. My take is if it ain't broke don't fix it.
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Primarily the Marine job is to secure the beach for an army landing. They to have lost sight of that, where were they at Normandy?
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Absolutely not!!! While yes, the Army serves its purpose, we Marines earned our title and no bureaucrat in Washington is going to take that away from us! The Corps is sacred, it is it's own religion, and we will NEVER accept any less!
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I prefer it the way it is. No disrespect to my fellow brothers in arms but I’m pretty dam proud to have fought and bled as a Ranger/Recondo in Vietnam. Oh that would be the US Army. Love your Seals though.
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