Should basic training be the same across all Branches of service?

No, simply no, different branch’s, different missions, different capabilities. There’s pride in individuality between the branches.

No. Each branch has its own mission and their BMTS is developed around their mission. Therefore each service's BMTS must reflect those differences.

I would say as far as marksmanship, physical requirements, and level of discipline they should all be the same. By that I mean the highest standard that any military branch currently holds. Even if that means extending basic training for branches that have more technical roles. Any service member can be assigned to an area where they need the same skills that are taught to Marines and army infantryman in order to survive. That's supposed to be our base. That enables our leaders to send us anywhere for any reason to fill the need.

It's already watered down enough, making it universal would make it even weaker. Nothing personal, but Marines, or army infantry, require more than many others.. js...

I don't think basic training should be the same across all branches because we all have different missions. Therefore, the training should be geared toward said branch's individual mission.

No. You do not swim in the army

I'll answer that question with a question..."Does the enemy tries to kill you according to the branch you serve?"

No. He has only 1 standard...to kill you.

I think the current system is the way it should be. An airman having to go through all of the Marine Corps training of ruck marches, the Crucible, infantry tactics, etc. would be a complete waste. The same for a Navy Seaman. Those experiences and training would be a complete waste, as they are never going to be used in either service. Marines and Army go through grunt training because there is a high likelihood that they are going to need those skills and training. I guess if we were going to go to a combined "Forces" like Canada, you could do one basic training for all, and have it be similar to the Army or Air Force. Then have the more specialized training happen at technical schools or follow on training when recruits go their separate ways after graduation.

Never happen, until they all have the same pot of money....

Not sure where Space Force is going to learn to use the lightsaber, unless they plain on teaching everyone in basic these same technique.... Do you think Space Force will have an Elite group called the Jedi's?

The standard is not the same for all Army Basic training, I can tell you the standard for OSUT at Benning is light years above what the standard is at Ft. Jackson. Personally it was a shame they move BCT from Ft. Knox and moved it to Jackson.

Damn, dare I say it that basic training is way too short, and teaching by fear doesn't work with everyone. You can't teach much in 13 weeks, you can weed out the lame and lazy and begin to acclimate them into their new world. If they don't cut it seperate them. I think everyone needs to go thru intense AIT after that, perhaps a longer period as well, and then onto their A school. that's wear you really learn, but every branch could use more exposure to what an 03 mos dictates. Then you can work on radios or predict the weather.

I think that each branch should have their own.

No because each branch has a different mission I do think however just as it was years ago utility uniforms should all be the same to save money the difference should stay in the dress uniforms.

No- The USMC and Army are similar , tho I really like the jarheads attention to marksmanship, because we produce "Grunts" and combat folk. How many times have you ever heard of a regular squid or flyboy going thru concertina?

Absolutely. I hear it's less stringent at Navy & Air Force basic training. I never knew why? At end of the day we're all soldiers.

Different strokes for different folks- tho I love the USMC- "every person is a rifleman 1st, and their MOS 2nd." Little worry in defending their POG's.

No. Each of the services has their own culture and Basic Training introduces each service member to that culture. This, in turn, builds pride in belonging to that branch of service. What works in the Air Force won't work in the Marine Corps. Trust me.

NO! I did my basic in the Air Force and am now in the Army Reserves. Different missions completely and we should respect them for what we need them. I want courageous marines and brave soldiers. I need detail oriented airmen handling my billion dollar equipment. There are plenty of brave blood thirsty airmen and lots of rip-your-throat-out Seamen, but the services are all different, let's leave them that way.

Universal training doesn’t sound unreasonable at all, in fact it would be beneficial to the needs of the military. Let’s face it, if everyone was trained and held to that standard of training imagine the uniqueness and capability of said units. No cross training would be necessary, a Marine could fully function as a soldier, airman etc., and vice versa. Sure, high tech training may be different, but Basic Combat Training would be held at the same level throughout the military. Surly the Armed Forces could devise a plan for General Combat Training, prepare them to be fighting soldiers and marines equivalent to basic Infantrymen and once graduated, they can continue training in their chosen career management field. Imagine, the right hand knowing what the left hand is doing and in time of war, here we have fully trained fighting men and women on station and capable of engaging in warfare. We have to think not only outside the box, but we have to think from outside the perimeters of the outlying area of said box. For when it’s time to fight, you want them to fight like they’re the third monkey on the ramp to Noah’s ark…and brother, it’s startn’ to rain...