What is better Army or Marines?

Iman Miles — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:02:31 -0400

Response by SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth made Jul 12 at 2018 6:05 AM

SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:05:28 -0400

Depends on how much pain and deprivation you can withstand.

Response by Capt Daniel Goodman made Jul 12 at 2018 6:10 AM

Capt Daniel Goodman — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:10:26 -0400

I was Army ROTC then went USAF OTS instead...I knew sevl USMC in the BOQ where I was, I also did USMC command and staff nonresident while I was in...I've often seen the same question posed, however, for !e, the question isn't one of better, the correct perspective is different, the cultural norms differ, the roles differ, the functions differ, I knew and had all svcs where I was assigned, so I don't tend to think of the matter from what that perspective, honest...as I'd said, I know the question is frequently posed, however, I can't devolve it down to that level of classification, I know a good deal of the history and society of both, as well as how each functions operationally, so I tend to categorize them on that basis...of course, obviously, that:s solely my perspective, certainly, though I realize why you ask the question, certainly....

Response by Sgt Jesus Rodriguez made Jul 12 at 2018 6:25 AM

Sgt Jesus Rodriguez — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:25:26 -0400

I can tell you that promotions will be much easier and faster in the Army but the bureaucracy in the Army could make it a less than pleasant experience. If you have the drive and motivation I would say go with the Marines. If you want to make the best of your service experience I would suggest preparing for the tests (depending on your carrier path) and get your HS, college credits or degree in order. Plenty of great opportunities with any service but it can depend on service needs and/or priorities of filling open slots. The higher your scores the better the opportunities.. Best of luck!

Response by Maj John Bell made Jul 12 at 2018 6:34 AM

Maj John Bell — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:34:29 -0400

Better for what?

Response by PO1 William "Chip" Nagel made Jul 12 at 2018 6:39 AM

PO1 William "Chip" Nagel — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:39:54 -0400

Iman Miles Thinking about Joining our Club? You do Know that the Marine Corps Medical Personnel are Actually Sailors? You want to be a Navy Hospital Corpsman or What?

Response by Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS made Jul 12 at 2018 6:41 AM

Sgt Aaron Kennedy, MS — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:41:48 -0400

That's a purely Subjective question.

The Marines and Army are two completely different experiences because they operate at two completely different scales and have two dissimilar missions.

The Army has quantitatively more occupational fields and specialties. There is just more that you can do because there is more that the Army does. There are more places to go. You will also likely get promoted faster. However, the level of responsibility with each rank is not the same.

The Marine Corps has fewer options, but in general we are about the "experience of being a Marine." Good or bad, you will never forget it. We are more like a cult than anything else.

Response by SGT Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 6:43 AM

SGT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:43:04 -0400

Too many variables to give a short descriptive answer. Marines are Navy, tougher physical requirements. Army has more options for base assignments. Both offer good education and benefits.

Response by SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 6:48 AM

SFC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 06:48:44 -0400

It all depends on what you want to do. Since I have been in both services I can give you the low down on both branches. But a lot of it has to do with what MOS you want because chances are if the Marine corps doesn't have the job you are looking for the Army does.

Response by SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 7:35 AM

SPC(P) Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 07:35:13 -0400

Air force

Response by MAJ Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 8:36 AM

MAJ Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 08:36:43 -0400

Yes.

Response by PO1 Don Gulizia made Jul 12 at 2018 10:00 AM

PO1 Don Gulizia — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 10:00:07 -0400

Navy, of course! Haha...just kidding...it really depends on what you want to do, where you'd like to live, and future family considerations. Good luck.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 11:45 AM

Sgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 11:45:27 -0400

A question without an answer. All branches have specific missions that combined make a strong military.

Response by SSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2018 12:07 PM

SSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 12:07:55 -0400

Do you want to set the world on fire? Cuz a question like will set the world on fire...

Response by SGT Tony Clifford made Jul 12 at 2018 1:13 PM

SGT Tony Clifford — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 13:13:02 -0400

It really depends on what you want to do and how you want to live. The Marines and Army have different missions and capabilities. The Marines are more of a fast attack amphibious branch with some ability to do prolonged land operations. The Army is meant for sustained ground operations and is structured for that role. Each can in a pinch fulfill the others missions, but it's not usually ideal. Marines typically are more disciplined on duty, but that varies depending on the unit culture. I suggest that you do some research from unbiased sources as most of us will be biased towards our own branches. I can tell you that there are great Marines and Soldiers, but there are also terrible Marines and Soldiers too.

Response by SFC Christopher Taggart made Jul 12 at 2018 8:27 PM

SFC Christopher Taggart — Thu, 12 Jul 2018 20:27:06 -0400

The Army!

Response by LTJG Richard Bruce made Jul 13 at 2018 1:25 AM

LTJG Richard Bruce — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 01:25:03 -0400

Why settle, when you can join the best; US Coast Guard.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Jul 13 at 2018 9:35 AM

SPC Sheila Lewis — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 09:35:45 -0400

What are You looking for? What is your civilian background? Where do You want to be in five Years? Know what YOU want, research the Service Branches (Army, Marine, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard), ask Recruiters questions...YOU are volunteering to join.

Response by MSgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2018 4:36 PM

MSgt Private RallyPoint Member — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 16:36:05 -0400

As a Marine I would say the Corps. Both organizations are dedicated to the infantryman. But in truth the differences would heavily depend on the career field you are interested in. There are career fields in the Army that the Marines do not have. One in particular would be the medical field.

Response by MSgt Michaeld Bowen made Jul 13 at 2018 5:31 PM

MSgt Michaeld Bowen — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 17:31:01 -0400

Both are different Marine are like nine-one-one both have their unique missions

Response by Evan Duda made Jul 13 at 2018 6:55 PM

Evan Duda — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 18:55:20 -0400

Like others said. Neither. They both serve different purposes. They have different MOSs. Marine Corps boot camp is harder. Soldiers get deployed more than Marines. You have to do some digging to find out what you like better.

Response by Cpl Bernard Bates made Jul 13 at 2018 11:32 PM

Cpl Bernard Bates — Fri, 13 Jul 2018 23:32:21 -0400

What kind of question is that? Having served in the Marine Corp from 59-63 and the Army from 63-66. I can tell you, what is it you are looking for? I was in an ammo company in both the Marines and Army. The Marines have a different mission than the army. From my experience, the marine corp is more disciplined, takes a longer time in grade to make rank. Since it is a smaller service it is more selective in picking its recruits, We are the spearhead of any hostilities. We are on standby more often. The Army is more laid back less discipline . Rank is faster. Certain units are Elite. Army wears shoulder Patches Marines don't. Every Marine is Elite The EGA is their badge of honor. In combat I would rather be in the corp. Every Marine is a Rifleman. They all get Infantry training. In the army your MOS comes first. Your not required to be an infantryman. That is my experience I imagine things have changed, but what I related to you is basic.

Response by Sgt Robert Butch McCarter made Jul 14 at 2018 1:03 PM

Sgt Robert Butch McCarter — Sat, 14 Jul 2018 13:03:31 -0400

In the Corps you have to bring your own guts ooh rah

Response by Sgt Jmeans M made Aug 20 at 2018 1:02 AM

Sgt Jmeans M — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 01:02:24 -0400

Marines in my opinion is better. after I left active service, then after my divorce, I went army to get a retirement package. that 6 years was hell, E-6 acting like PFC's.
My son went army and he has re uped, so he could go for the Rangers and his command and SgtMaj screwed him out of Ranger schools, he is an Infantry stud Expert Infantry badge only PVT in his Battalion to get it, 300 PFT, expert on every weapon system his CO. pushed on him(M-4, MG Gunner, Gustav gunner, Javelin) . Upon earning his Corporal stripes (all this in 2 years).
He was lied to at his reenlistment, for his units bennifit, his former E-4 squad leader, when he was a PVT, is now in the squad my son is in charge of now.
The Marines wouldn't F you over like that.

Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Feb 1 at 2019 8:21 PM

MAJ Ken Landgren — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 20:21:36 -0500

This is such a broad question.

Response by Cpl Bernard Bates made Feb 1 at 2019 11:25 PM

Cpl Bernard Bates — Fri, 01 Feb 2019 23:25:27 -0500

Depends on what you want. Marines use Army schools because they don't have the Budget the Army Has. Marines take what the Navy gives them. The Marines mission is different than the armies. Marines can land on foreign soil to protect American Lives and property, without declaring war. Their are more opportunities in the Army because it is much bigger. their are more MOS,s to choose from. Their are about 180,000 personell in the Marine Compared to the Army which has over a million personell. Personally I chose the Marine Corp because I think they are the Best. Semper fi.

Response by SCPO Private RallyPoint Member made Feb 2 at 2019 12:27 PM

SCPO Private RallyPoint Member — Sat, 02 Feb 2019 12:27:41 -0500

The question is 'which." And the answer is the UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. And if you do not check to confirm what I'm saying, you will miss out on a superior career opportunity. Period.

Response by CW2 Michael Bodnar made Jun 6 at 2019 11:54 AM

CW2 Michael Bodnar — Thu, 06 Jun 2019 11:54:16 -0400

Totally a loaded question. I'm a prior service Marine who is now a CW2 in the Army National Guard. I can tell that there are things the Marines do well and not so well - the same can be said for the Army. The Marines by far have the best uniforms. To answer your question though, I think the Marines are the better service. There are many different reasons but for the most part, the Army has way to many masters (to many chiefs and not enough Indians). As a Platoon Sergeant in the Marines, I had oversight and implement my PL's guidance without having to worry about his bosses guidance. In the Army, it's the total opposite. One huge problem with the Army that drives me crazy is their approach to any problem - just throw large amounts of people at it and eventually, it will fix itself. PMCS needs to get done, through an entire company of soldiers at the issue.

Response by Sgt Justin Hadaway made Oct 27 at 2022 8:06 PM

Sgt Justin Hadaway — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 20:06:37 -0400

Marines no question. People tend to not fuck with Marines. Just the way it is. We need the army for sure no question. But to answer this question Marines are better. ... Better looking, shape, toughness, fighters, lovers, better at screwing up, doing it right, we're just better all around.... The question wouldn't exist if it weren't true. Don't know how many times you all need to hear it but here is one more Marines opinion. Which arguably could just be a fact

Response by 1LT Private RallyPoint Member made Oct 27 at 2022 9:07 PM

1LT Private RallyPoint Member — Thu, 27 Oct 2022 21:07:56 -0400

McDonald's.