Should Army and Marines (or components of) consolidate?

If you look at it from a financial viewpoint it would make sense since after all for the most part the marines in recent times have adapted pretty much the same equipment as the army. Also the Marines are supportedby the army after 30 days after a landing or insertion since the navy is not structured to support them for more than 30 days. Now all the marine supporters will argue that all the tradutons and honors that are bestowed to their long history will be lost but if done right they can be preserved as well

Interesting question, but my answer is no. The Marine Corps has a specific mission that is tied to it's parent branch, the US Navy. It is an amphibious assault force that has been allowed to mission creep into Army territory. The US Army is the oldest service branch tasked with winning America's land wars, period. Each service does it's mission well. If anything, the Marine Corps should be reigned in to more expertly focus on it's specialty.

I have nothing but respect for all those who have earned the title of US Marine, but I am proud to be a United States Soldier. This we'll defend!

What? Get real there is no way you can expect the army to step up to the Marines level. Hell the army can't even control it's self.if you want a merge go back to the Army Air Corp you're all ready half way there with the merger of all army and Air Force bases close together. The Marines need to remain their own entity just because no one can life up to their standards properly.

No. They have a different job description than the Army. I will say, however, that all uniform services should report to one commander....the United States should have one command...not the various services "protecting" their own. Even in the "new" joint operations concept this has occurred. Not good.

No. The Marines have too much pride. Something soldiers do not have. If this happens, alot of service members will EAS. It will be a breach of contract.

Here my thoughts.
Marines started as the navy ground force right? Do they need one still? Also army has
there own air so I guess merging all brunches to one armed forces would save money and logisics.

Having served in both the Marines (4yrs) and Army (8 1/2) I have to say that the two should not be combined. The Corp teaches history, traditions, self discipline, self reliance and the Army glosses over everything and teaches that you overwhelm with numbers and tech. They handle people and situations in different ways and sometimes both are needed but if you combine them they Army way of training will take over and something that our country needs will be lost.

I wouldn't, better to be safe then sorry.

There used to be a separation of missions. Marines do amphibious warfare then the Army takes the fight from there. Marines can sustain combat but that really isn't the overreaching mission. Likewise with "special" forces. These days every branch has an elite corps and they all do the same thing. I like competition but that one seems more like an Army mission. So what does the Air Force need with "special" forces? And why are Seals deep in the heart of a dessert conducting ground warfare? I say let's get back to what each branch was created for and do that very well. Stay within the mission.

I am double sided on this one. One half of me yes, the other no. The Marines are an elite group and has special training only the Marines can give as does the Army. But, they are both trained to do the same thing, Fight Wars!. So, It doesn't really matter which uniform you put one. One the battlefield we are all the same, we are one.