Why does the Army not have as much pride as the Marines?

The US Army I was in had pride in service, a quiet pride, not boastful but reliable even though about half were draftees. MY only experience with Marines was fighting along side of them at the Chosin Reservoir in Korea during late November and up to 10 December 1950 when ALL the Marines were evacuated and we Army Troops were sent back to our assigned units to continue on with the Evacuation of the area. The Marines I met were able fighters but we all were dedicated combat troops when fighting for our own life. The US Army troops were formed into Task Force Units to fight our way up to the Marines surrounded at the Chosin then fight our way back out along with the Marines. I met no Marine or Army Supermen during that battle. Those of us who survived it all gave that extra 10 per cent or we would not be alive today. One thing I do NOT understand. Some authors mention "retreat" at the Chosin. How in hell can you retreat when you are surrounded?

How each branch views their intangible benefits of service are directly linked to one's pride and service identity. What we see are differences rather than similarities that limit our objectivity.

Marines are the literal "tip of the spear" of our fighting ground forces and need to exude ultimate pride and confidence needed to be effective. It's a mental state of mind. However, let's not forget all branches of the military exude confidence. I have served in the Air Force, naval Reserve and US Army National Guard. Pride is exhibited in all the units I have been in. Let's face it, it takes all of us working collectively to win a war.

I, Infantry-Lew, say the Infantry has just as much esprit de corps as the Marine Corps!!!

The few, the proud- Uncle Sam's Misguided Children!

I loved my time in the WAC from 1968-1970, and cried when handed my discharge.

I personally think they have too much. All the MARSOC guys I've met are cool keep their mouths shut. "Quite Proffessionals." Then there's the ones that think they are tougher than woodpecker lips just because they are Marines knowing damn well they are just cooks. Nothing against soft skill MOSs, but know your roll and act accordingly.

I did a stretch in the Marines as a tanker and retired from the Army as a 1st Sergeant in an armor company. When I switched to the Army the first thing I noticed was many needed a haircut, their uniforms weren't as snappy looking as the Corps, and they couldn't march with a shit-----But they had their MOS down cold. They were infinitely better in their field skills than most Marines I knew. So, don't sell the Army short. There may be a lot less ou--rah, but their pretty good at kicking ass.

I served in the Marine Corps from 79 to 88 and every single day , That I served in a Marine Corps the Marines constantly promoted the Marine Corps history, Esprit de Corps, Pride in the Marine Corpse in your uniform and in yourself as a Marine . Marine Corps history is constantly talked about and promoted within the rank and file. Motivational signs about the Marines are everywhere on a Marine Corps base in the barracks in the head every office everywhere you go. Also the Marines do not lay Hollywood just make any type of movie or TV show the picketing the Marine Corps a bunch of goof balls with the exception of Gomer pyle USMC. The Marine Corps protects its Image To the Ninth degree. And when a Marine Corps does allow Hollywood to make A TV show such as (jag). Whatever Actor or actress is playing a Marine Corps officer or enlisted personnel . believe me that uniform and Marine Corps attitude is reflected perfectly.
There's this constant training of Marine Corps pride in Marine Corps history and Marine Corps warfare that goes on consciously and sub consciously throughout your tour of duty as a United States marine.
Maybe the army needs to emphasize is history and drill into their soldier the future soldiers and officers so they can have more pride and what though that came before them did for their country. Hollywood make movies at the picket the army as a bunch of buffoons or Undisciplin'd P.O.S. I think people that enlist in the army and the Air Force going with the mentality that the work is not near as hard or doesn't take as much dedication to succeed then it does in the Marine Corps in the navy, Some instances the navy has it over the Marine Corps. Maybe the army needs to rethink its training syllabus and instill more pride in their soldiers and not look to cut back on discipline just to get numbers.

We do, we just don't take it to the "Heaven's Gate" cult like level the Marines do ;o)

Real talk though, I served in the Marines long enough to know the dirty secret... While Marines are amongst the other services, or after they get out, yeah, they're all about espirit de corps, "we love the Marines, Rah, Rah"...
But while they are still in, and only Marines are around? They do nothing but HATE the Marines and shit talk it at every opportunity. I believe the colloquial phrase was "eat the apple, fuck the corps" if I recall correctly? No one hates the Marine Corps more than young Marines ;o)