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 enlisted in the Marines in 1980 did four years.
1986-98 I was Army and Desert Storm..2005-11 Army Iraqi Freedom 05-06. So I can say honestly it won't work. Marine is a total being you are traditions and a level of pride normal humans can't grasp. The Army is a great organization, but in it's entirety it does not have the same level of pride and tradition. Not knocking it but a lot of units were pretty relaxed. I never regretted my switch because, I enjoyed all the oppurtunity and freedom to switch MOS the Army allowed.
1986-98 I was Army and Desert Storm..2005-11 Army Iraqi Freedom 05-06. So I can say honestly it won't work. Marine is a total being you are traditions and a level of pride normal humans can't grasp. The Army is a great organization, but in it's entirety it does not have the same level of pride and tradition. Not knocking it but a lot of units were pretty relaxed. I never regretted my switch because, I enjoyed all the oppurtunity and freedom to switch MOS the Army allowed.
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Consolidation of forces appears to be a good idea and is cost effective. But other things must be considered; Each branch has enoormous pride and consolidation could affect the command and control and operational efficiency. It appears to me that as the Pentagon looks for way to cut cost without negativively impacting efficiency, consolidating of forces is something that could be phased in over a period of time. The Brass has already started with the consolidation of Forts and Bases.
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Having served in BOTH (USMC 65-72/USA 74-86) let offer a simple explanation of mission:
1. The Army's mission s to conduct CAMPAIGNS and WARS.
2. The Marines mission is to FIGHT BATTLES. 9oh and to protect the Navy from injuring itself...)
Anything else is just an outgrowth of those basic missions.
1. The Army's mission s to conduct CAMPAIGNS and WARS.
2. The Marines mission is to FIGHT BATTLES. 9oh and to protect the Navy from injuring itself...)
Anything else is just an outgrowth of those basic missions.
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From as objective of the a stance as I can get I would have to say no to consolidation. Not just because of the pride we have as Marines and because we're already part of the Navy, but also we have a set mission statement that is completely different from the Army. A force in readiness, to be able to make an assault to anywhere in the world at a moment's notice. That is what makes the difference between the Army and the Marines, and why the Marines can never be consolidated with the Army.
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No--each has their own mission--we can work together in joint exercises when the need arises but leave each to it's own history and future.
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I would take a Marine over an Solider any day to take care of business. Worked with soldiers and we in the USAF had to explain the cartoon books they used to instruct their soldiers.
Their officers can’t lead their troops where I was stationed in Germany. Nothing more to say
Their officers can’t lead their troops where I was stationed in Germany. Nothing more to say
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