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. From what I seen of the average Army units(infantry) They do not have a pride in their branch as much as the Marines.Sorry they just don't. That in it self moves to the battle feild. Most units lack of discipline also moves with them . They do not fight like the Marines. Now I know what your thinking. I didn't say their elite units . I have great respect for their Rangers,Airborne,Green Berets, Cav units. How ever the Army could step it up in discipline,accountability in their ranks would make better Soldiers. The U.S. Citizen may not need a Marine Corps but they Damn sure want one. If given a choice of being put in the Army or A Transfer to another branch ,or getting out. I would get out. I didn't want any other Branch . That's why I was a Marine
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No the Army would have to get more disciplined if they want to be even close to the marines
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USMC VET. No way consolidation would be ridiculous the Marines and the Army have very different purposes and missions and while there may be some overlap but overall there is little. Dot-dot because of that Army and Marine Corps Doctrine, tactics, training, and even weaponry are very different any potential cost savings of consolidation we'll be offset by ineffectiveness and loss of life.
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There is a big difference between the two services. Self discipline being the biggest difference between Marines and Soldiers. I should know, I served in both branches. Keep the branches separate.
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A simple question should answer this rumor, “How many battles have the Army won and lost compared to the Marines?”
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As a marine vet myself no
From my point of view we are trained totally different and each branch has their own trying plus the marines are known as the presidents own.
Also for arguments sake if merged the marine and aeny together who is going to protect the navy ships and our ambassy.guarding them is one of many missions of the marines and we do it with pride and held high ( even when we get the big green weinie)
From my point of view we are trained totally different and each branch has their own trying plus the marines are known as the presidents own.
Also for arguments sake if merged the marine and aeny together who is going to protect the navy ships and our ambassy.guarding them is one of many missions of the marines and we do it with pride and held high ( even when we get the big green weinie)
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Last time I checked the army was not amphibious. Yes they both are primarily ground forces. But they serve two completely different functions in the big picture. Marines are amphibious forces that are meant to take ground from the enemy. The army is a larger force that better serves occupying territory. Why consolidate the two?
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No both branches are separate for a reason. Marines, God love there pointy little heads, specializes in amphibious lands. Army specializes in air and land assualts.
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