Posted on Jul 6, 2017
What are the Pros and cons of switching from the Marine Corps to the Army?
238K
1.97K
419
355
355
0
I would like to advance my military career in special operations, but the gap is closing because of my TIS in the Marine Corps. I do love my Marine Corps, however, it might be time for me to take my desires and experience elsewhere. I'm using this time to finish my degree, and explore my options. I was hoping there was someone who could give me some insight.
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 239
Suspended Profile
What ever u do... IS RIGHT.
Robert Meaux , my father , was in the 82nd Airborne Division . I was talking to a paratrooper my age named Dean back in the 90s and I compared Infantry skills of Marines to be as good as paratroopers . Dean then asked if I know why paratroopers called Marines " Jarheads ". Dean said Marines have their head screwed on too tight . Marines are too wound up and play too many stupid head games , according to Dean . The Army's elite are effective without being so uptight .
(1)
(0)
Nothing against the Marines ! I am glad they are on our side. but I find their uniforms dull and their barracks are depressing they only go ship to some God foresacking Island their bases even in the states are still World War II vintage. where the Army is everywhere in the states and over seas ! nice modern bases , modern barracks , new equipment, weapons and more relaxed ! but still displained. In a Marine Corps you are still living in a world warII base . I know I used to work for the DOD as a civilian and I had a friend in the Corps. one day I went to his barracks to pick up something ! and when I went in with him ! I got depressed at the inside of the room. it was dark and gloomy and that alone told me I sure didn’t want to join the Marine Corps.
(1)
(0)
SSG (Join to see)
Are you refering to the plain green PT uniforms? Well yeah, one color. Nothing fancy.
And the combat utility uniform doesn't have a bunch of colorful patches on it so it's not as fancy either.
Yeah the barracks and living conditions are not as good. This was always pretty rough.
And the combat utility uniform doesn't have a bunch of colorful patches on it so it's not as fancy either.
Yeah the barracks and living conditions are not as good. This was always pretty rough.
(0)
(0)
Also, since your an officer; I can't take about the extra bonuses that the Army provides that the Marines can only dream about.
(0)
(0)
You just opened a Pandora's box of great ideas. 237 of them at last count.
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Marine Corps Reserve
Military Career
Transfer
Inter-Service
