The Army is the best branch of service. This is why. What do you think?

MSG Morgan Fiszel, CPCM, CFCM — Sat, 30 May 2015 21:39:49 -0400

I don't really think the Army is the best branch of service. I actually have zero preference; we are all on the same team. Shouldn't there be more joint offices? Some think their branch and MOS is superior and that there are no equals. What do you think?

Response by SGT David T. made May 30 at 2015 9:51 PM

SGT David T. — Sat, 30 May 2015 21:51:26 -0400

My position has always been ever since I deployed to OEF I that the services should be combined into a single unified service. I have several reasons for this position. First, we all don't speak the same language. Standardization would help to improve operations. Second, it would remove redundant such as personnel, medical, and materiel. This would increase efficiencies and allow for us to operate on smaller budgets. Now we would have to find a way to keep the best traditions of all the services in this idea. It would probably have to be mainly done at the unit/ship levels. I do not ever expect this to happen because people will resist changes to the status quo but I think that is the next logical step for our services.

Response by CPO Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2015 9:51 PM

CPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 May 2015 21:51:39 -0400

I was in the coast guard... I have served with numerous guys who came over from other branches.. All of them said the coast guard was undoubtedly the best. Most likely due to size (30,000) they are best in a position to better take care of their personnel. As you move around from station to station you are likely to cross paths with someone you know..

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2015 9:54 PM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 May 2015 21:54:08 -0400

There should be one American military. We should all have the same basic training and be able to serve in the different services as if they are one.

Response by CPT Ahmed Faried made May 30 at 2015 10:11 PM

CPT Ahmed Faried — Sat, 30 May 2015 22:11:29 -0400

Wait what? You begin with a declarative statement. Then tease an explanation, then ask us what we think on non-existent explanation. Quit with the mind-grenades SFC Fiszel. haha.

Response by TSgt Joshua Copeland made May 30 at 2015 10:40 PM

TSgt Joshua Copeland — Sat, 30 May 2015 22:40:33 -0400

Depends on what you want done.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 30 at 2015 10:59 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 30 May 2015 22:59:05 -0400

Whichever branch suits your particular skill set and talents is the better one- for you. I have nothing but respect for the other branches of service and what they bring to the fight.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2015 12:50 AM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 May 2015 00:50:20 -0400

I think that all branches have both strong individuals and not so strong individuals. I recently deployed as a member of the 224JCSS ANG in Brunswick GA, a tenant unit of the 3d JCSE out of Tampa FL.
I worked alongside both an Army and a Marine, both with similar career fields as me, Cyber Systems Operations Support. They both were active duty and each had SKILLs in this career field. I am both impressed with the level of training each brought to the table and proud to be a member of the smartest military in the world. I would have no preference working with one branch over another. We all should be proud to work with such talented people when given the opportunity.
So for me, no service is better than the other, each brings a specific skill required to get the job done and an overlap between the branches should be a welcomed site for all of us as we are given the chance to see an entirely different perspective on how to get the job done.

Response by GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad made May 31 at 2015 12:50 AM

GySgt Wayne A. Ekblad — Sun, 31 May 2015 00:50:31 -0400

Enough said ...

Response by SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. made May 31 at 2015 9:28 AM

SPC Jan Allbright, M.Sc., R.S. — Sun, 31 May 2015 09:28:21 -0400

Here is more why...

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2015 10:33 AM

SSG Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 May 2015 10:33:12 -0400

I'm one of the ones who says we should have a unified structure; one US military with as much cross-compatible equipment & training as possible (and practical). That said, I like the Army but admire and respect the other branches for what they do.

Response by CPT Private RallyPoint Member made May 31 at 2015 10:40 AM

CPT Private RallyPoint Member — Sun, 31 May 2015 10:40:39 -0400

Well I have been only in 2 Branches, first the Marine Corps as an Enlisted Marine and now as an Officer. I have to be honest, there is sometimes a lack of discipline regarding Soldiers; especially if you are not in their chain of command or their unit. Now in the Marine Corps, they take discipline to another level. As a NCO if you see something wrong you can address the action and a Marine would say, "Aye, Aye," and would immediately adhere to the corrective action. So I would say Marines have the discipline down, however I do not believe family life is not very important to them-Mission Accomplishment is the objective. The Army believes in Family and Family is a huge deal in the Army, Mission Accomplishment is also important but the Army also cares about a Soldier's family. All in All I would have to say based on the support for families I would have to give the Army a leg up from the Marine Corps.

Response by Sgt Donald Vaile made May 31 at 2015 1:59 PM

Sgt Donald Vaile — Sun, 31 May 2015 13:59:31 -0400

Might have the most money

Response by SFC Kenneth Hunnell made May 31 at 2015 2:12 PM

SFC Kenneth Hunnell — Sun, 31 May 2015 14:12:35 -0400

I am glad that they think that way

Response by SFC Kevin Childers made Dec 11 at 2024 3:18 PM

SFC Kevin Childers — Wed, 11 Dec 2024 15:18:09 -0500

I think it's a matter of matching the person to the mission.

/JOKE/
Of course you know there are only 2 branches of service, the Army and the Navy.
The Air Force is a corporation and the Marines are a cult.
\JOKE\
And yes I served in the Marines.

Response by SGT Lorenzo Nieto made Dec 12 at 2024 7:14 AM

SGT Lorenzo Nieto — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 07:14:51 -0500

You appear to be a young man back in my time every one was treated the same no bull shit, I got your back and you got mine

Response by LTC James McElreath made Dec 12 at 2024 2:31 PM

LTC James McElreath — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 14:31:00 -0500

I was deployed with an Army Civil Affairs unit that included the AF, N, and Army. Considering they had daily contact, there wasn't a lot of interaction between those services. The one observation I had was the Navy component, the officers did not treat the lower enlisted very nicely. The officers did not join in to help if there were manual labor duties. At my location, it was just the Navy and Army. The Army enlisted, and the Navy took great pride in getting in their digs against the officers. It became apparent that they liked the belief that there needed to be a negotiation about who would do what duties, "let's take a vote on things."The command staff allowed their activity. I came off of deployment and promptly retired.

Response by PO3 John Jeter made Dec 12 at 2024 6:00 PM

PO3 John Jeter — Thu, 12 Dec 2024 18:00:40 -0500

My feet hurt if I walk too long. No matter how hard I flap my fat old arms I can't fly for nothing. However, I can float and swim forever! So I'll sit on my little old gun mount until my 'travel home' sinks or makes it back to Home Port.
I decline to differentiate as to which Branch of the Service is better. It's a bit like declaring what the best sidearm is. It comes down to personal preference.
"The Service" says it all......

Response by SGT Robert Urbaniak made Dec 13 at 2024 10:33 AM

SGT Robert Urbaniak — Fri, 13 Dec 2024 10:33:13 -0500

Because I served in the U S ARMY