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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you can’t combine the two for cost saving or expiedent because the two are not comparable
They are a separate service and have been for a couple of hundred years. History, heraldry. Traditions aren’t meant to be combined.
Marines don’t like to be called soldiers and vice versa.but when required we were on same page we got it done
They are a separate service and have been for a couple of hundred years. History, heraldry. Traditions aren’t meant to be combined.
Marines don’t like to be called soldiers and vice versa.but when required we were on same page we got it done
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As general Brute krulak so eloquently put in his book "first to fight". We don't need the marine corps but the american public demands that we have a marine corps. After each war there are attempts to eliminate the corps and we always survive because the american public demand that there be a force ready to keep the barbarians at the gates.
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I think maybe you’re underestimating the extent to which camaraderie, pride, and distinction matter in regards to morale and combat effectiveness. Also I think this is an example of a “if it’s not broken don’t fix it.” They have some differences after all, being that the marines are more sea and beach oriented than The Army. And mass consolidation can lead an even more top down approach, creating more bureaucracy and communication breakdowns. I think it’s best the way it is.
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No way! The Marine Corps has a unique role. No regiment in the Army is organized like a Marine regiment. Is one better than the other? Heck yeah...at different jobs. Hammers are better at hammering than screwdrivers, but you need a screwdriver for some jobs too.
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I don't think this would be practical. One of the main things that sets the Marine Corps apart from the Army is global readiness. Being a department of the Navy, Marines can be anywhere in a matter of hours. Also, given the Marine Corps' offensive-in-nature overall mission, vice the Army's defensive one, to meld the two together wouldn't make sense. Yes, they have a lot in common as far as ground combat goes, but I don't think the two branches are quite as similar as you think they are.
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As the Marines are already integrated into the Dept. Of the Navy wouldn't this be kind of stupid move? The Marines are generally the tip of the spear in force projection. When Marine units are deployed on amphibious ships they are ready to go the moment the ship pulls away from the dock. So there is always units ready for action. I am not taking anything from the Army. But they do two different roles.
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