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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The Amy and Marines have totally different missions and should remain as is. Both have excel at what they do and should continue to do this for 200 more years. Been counters be darned. XIth Regimental Command Sergeant Major 3rd Armored Cavalry Regiment (Retired).
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We don't need to combine the two. Sure do some joint traing since they serve under the same flag. Both are needed. The Army to die in new weapons system we don't understand and Marines to receive the hand me downs when we do.
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The one thing is that all you our forgetting is that all marines no matter mos our rifleman and must qualify as one with there rifles. And the army have to here mos.
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No and No... Emotional response or not, I am a Marine. The traditions, uniforms, Drill, and the relentless way we fight is of that a Marine. I will not and cannot die unless ordered. They don't even instruct they way my graduating recruit class was taught anymore. This isn't a matter of consideration. Numbers mean nothing to the few and the proud.
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Who in the hell wrote this article? No! If I wanted to be in the Army, I would've joined the Army. I joined the Marines and earned a title that I will carry until I die. Analystics can't compute es spirit de Corps, the gusto, heart, will, and pain it took to become a Marine. If the Army adopted the Marine Corps identity, most soldiers would quit the first day of training.
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No. Fuck that. Dont need a bunch of crayon eating cult members. Army and Air Force should merge like in WWII. Just make Marines what they are. Naval infantry
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The Marines have several aspects the Army does not. First of all, due to our small size we can be activated and deployed with out congressional approval, only the Presidents authority. Each Marine Dividion is also a fully encapsulated strike force, with its own integrated artillery, air support, logistics, and everything else needed to streamline operations. We are a rapid attack force, where the army is better suited for long-term, theatre wide operations.
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The Marines are part of the Navy. Have been since the Revolutionary War. We don't like to admit it, but it is true.
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One of the worst possible in the world. Whoever came up with this idea needs to be hanged
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