What about that: Disband both Marines and Army and resurrect them as "Ground Forces", operating under Unified Theatre Commands. And MCAir goes to a unified "Tactical Aviation Corps". I feel that the old services structure is coming to an end (for various reasons) - with the UCCs it's already halfway dead, anyway.
That ain't happnin!
There is periodic talk of dismembering the USMC under the rational that it's redundant. But it will not happen for a number of reasons:
Tradition: The USMC dates back to 1775, as does the Army and Navy.
Patronage: The Marines seem to have friends in high places (i.e. Congress).
Money: Typically Marine operations are cheaper.
Patience: Who else would sit on a boat (okay ship) for weeks upon weeks off shore just waiting to see if it's going to be an amphibious landing or just another NEO.
Heritage: Marines suck it up (dumbest thing IMO the Army ever did was to get rid of the regimental system).
Esprit-d'corps: Marines love being Marines, and they have the best uniforms!
"What is best in life?" "To crush your enemies, see them driven before you, and to hear the lamentation of the women."
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