Whats better the Marines or The Army?

Question

Whats better the Marines or The Army?

Answer 1

In war time the Marines are the best, they are trained better and better prepared. In war time you are promoted better and faster in the Marines.



You are also first to fight and last to flight....



Why do u think that the President of the United States can send them anywhere in the world without congressional authority?



First to fight for right and freedom.

Answer 2

I'm not really going to get into this, who is better crap but I do have a question. Where does all this "Marines go in first" stuff come from. The greatest invasion of any land mass ever was D-Day. Not a Marine on that beach, or jumping from planes over France. There were more Soldiers in the Pacific fighting than Marines. You have to remember this, the Army is HUGE! The esprit de corps the Marines are so well known for is largely in part to thier much smaller size. I won't deny that the Marines have a great tradition but it is like comparing apples to oranges. About 100 years ago they were considering doing away with the Marine Corp. Why? Because they didn't see the need for having two forces with pratically the same mission. Thus the Marines developed into shipborne infantry. Amphibious assault experts. Marines win battles, the Army wins wars. As far as quality of life goes, I can't comment on that, I was never a Marine and know little about how they live. However I can say that being in a combat arms unit in the Army as opposed to being in a support unit....like night and day.

Answer 3

Depends on what you want, and what parts you examine. If you examine pure manpower, the Army wins. If you examine training, it varies by unit to unit whether the Army or Marines win. Street to street fighting with limiting ROE the Marines would be better, but with no limiting ROE the Army clearly has the advantage with better (and lots more) armored equipment.



The Marines are a formidable force, but if for some crazy reason there was a force on force fight they would lose if not for size, then for equipment. Remember the Army has a large amount of helicopters as well, not to mention Delta Force (which can only be compared in reality to the SAS).



This isn't to down the Marines, they serve their country with honor the same way Soldiers do.



As far as day to day life, the Army is easier.

Answer 4

The Army is the only service that guarantees your job prior to shipping to Basic. Also they will not change your job while in basic or school (unless you fail, then you get a list of other jobs).



The Army has more jobs than any other service.



Also the Marines get trained by Army for Air Assault and Airborne.



But, I am biased, as i am an Army recruiter.

Answer 5

I would have to say the marines. They are usually the first ones sent into battle plus they have more intense training than the army. The basic training alone for marines is 13 weeks, not to mention the months of schooling after basic training. Yes, I am avery proud parent of a U.S. Marine.

Answer 6

It depends on what you are looking for...



But overall the Marine corps wins!!! College $ Army, easier life Army, overall which is better Marines!!!! You can stack up all the things about the Army that is better than the Marine Corps but after you add all of that up the Corps still wins!

Answer 7

I am not a military fan but I was looking at some photos of a military pinup woman the other night... and she was posing with all the different types of fighting men.



To be honest, the Aviators and the Marines were the most elegant and just looked a lot classier. I know that is not the type of answer you need... but it seems the Marines are a bit more creme de la creme.



I would say the one with the highest standards is the one to go for if you want the best. No matter, they are all tough people doing a dirty job and deserve respect and thanks for their sacrifices... as do those who support them on the home front... and we ain;t talking about the government, we talk of families.

Answer 8

It all depends upon what you want to do and what you are looking to get out of your military service.



When I was looking to join the military a friend of my who had been in the Marines asked me what service I was going to join and I told him that I was probably going to join the Army.



He said "Don't join the Army!"



I said "Well what should I join then? The Marines like you did?"



He said "No! Join the Air Force. You get the best meals, the best barracks, top schooling, and instead of marching everywhere you hop on a plane and fly."



So I took his advice and joined the Air Force and am glad that I did.



But if you are looking to get in great shape and be taught how to fight then while the Army does those things too, the Marines have a better reputation for producing "tough guys".

Answer 9

Both branches respectfully do the same function sometimes working together. The Marines and The Army are both full of pride for there country and there very proud so none of them are any better than the other. Semper Fi ladies/gentleman...Army Strong ladies/gentleman

Answer 10

As I am in the Army and my Brother is a Marine we would both argue for our branches but at this time of war we both kick ***. We both do the same jobs and going to school for my job with marines in the same field we are all basically human and love the same things. To me marines seem more disciplined but I believe that makes them stressed out more. But being a smaller size it seems the Marines get alot more stuff done. But I guess you can when your deployments are only 6 months when ours are 15 month rotations. I don't like to tear branches apart because just like when we fight with our allied British and other Countries here I love the help. I love the help of the marines and our US military does good kicking the insurgent *** over here everyday.

Answer 11

M-uscles

A-re

R-equired

I-telligence

N-ot

E-ssential



You can get better jobs in the Army that will help you in life after your service. Marine Corps, well, they have the nicest uniforms :) Semper Fidelis Either way, make sure yet the Montgomery GI Bill. I graduate in December and have not paid a dime of my own money for college. The best deal.

Answer 12

One of my favorite questions of all time, and as many have already stated depends who you ask.



My opinion: We have the greatest Army in the world and the greatest Marine Corps in the World. We fight the same fight and at the end of the day we are all Americans.



Thank you to all who served before me, those who serve now and those getting ready to join. A special thank you to the many faithful, tough, wives out there who take care of home while "he" is away. Keep your heads up ladies!

Answer 13

The Marines have a much better initial attack power, they have now staying power however. In a quick battle the Marines are much better. In a long protracted engagement the Army will do a much better job.

Answer 14

Marines are for more hardcore people. Basically people without lives. Muscles with no brains. The Army is for thinkers.

Answer 15

All military division are unique in their own ways. Each having their strenghts and weaknesses (USA has none). If you are planning on having a career in the military, I suggest Army because it can help you maintain a job and work for the Government with good pay and health benefits. If you don't want a career in military, but want to actually see some combat, I suggest the Marines because the Marines see most of the combat.

Answer 16

Ok, as a former Marine myself I gotta say SEMPER FI!!!! However, all branches do their part. Historically you can be in the army, navy, air force or coast guards, but you can BE A MARINE. a single person can't be an army, navy, air force or coast guard.

Answer 17

Go with the Navy or Air Force. It is recommended by my brother-in-law who was in the Navy for over 20 years and retired at age 43. Marines and the Army are more likely to get into a combat war than Navy and AF do. Navy and AF give good health benefits and paychecks. My son is in his 2nd year AF ROTC and just got a full college scholarship. He is a college sophomore. He is really looking forward to join AF after he graduates from college. AF pays good and offers a great job opportunity. If you want to go to a college, join ROTC and commit making good grades. Talk with your families first and see what you decide. It's your own personal decision. My husband and I never forced our kids to do things that they don't want to...you know like sports for examples. Well, my son is 19 years old and makes his own decision. It is his future. We are really proud of his decision. Of course, we the parents like everyone else always worry about our kids. This is normal. So good luck with your future!

Answer 18

If you're looking to join, ask yourself if you want to be the first (Marines) to go into a combat zone and face the greatest threat level while giving the enemy holy hell, or be the second to go in (Army), perhaps with a lower risk to some degree, but miss the excitement of not being those who did go in first and stung the hardest.



***RESPONSE*** to tyler31093

Perhaps you are referring to Drownproofing, a technique developed by (long since deceased) Coach Fred Lanoue at GA Tech. And indeed, various methods of being tied up and in water while not drowning are taught. The purpose is to simulate being in water without drowning after having one or more limbs made useless due to an accident or injury.



And no, the Corp does not let its Marines drown during these exercises--this would have to be an anti-military myth. What would be the logic in that? It costs much money to train a Marine; they are not going to let men, their assests, drown when they are teaching drownproofing.



I took Fred Lanoue's (not from him, though...I'm not that old) drownproofing course...best thing I ever did for myself. Being in water over my head, I would die of thirst (if salt water) or hunger before I'd drown now. Look at: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Drownproofing

Answer 19

Either way you look at it right now you're going to the sand box. Go with the Navy or Air Force. 1 thing to remember if you do the Navy do not enlist as a marine corpsman. They are also going to war to gain experience on first aid/medical in the line of duty.

Answer 20

Both are about the same, Marines see more water than the army (navy affiliated).

Answer 21

As an ex Army officer, I have to give credit where it is due.



The Marines have nicer dress uniforms.

Answer 22

OMFG! the Marines are freakin hardcore. its awsome i go to bootcamp aug. 13, and graduate nov. 9 the day before the Corps birthday. God I love the Marine Corps.

Answer 23

As history will attest, the Marines always go in first. The tradition of the Marine Corps far out weighs the Army.

Answer 24

Marines....

Answer 25

A is a moron, and apparently very ignorant.



That answer depends on who you are. I was in the Marines for 6 years. I KNOW that the Marine Corps is FAR superior to the Army, since Army stands for:



A-Ain't

R-Ready to be a

M-Marine

Y-Yet



My wife, who is a soldier, believes (erroneously) that the Army is better.



Ask a soldier, they will say Army, ask a Marine, they will tell you Marine Corps.

Answer 26

Depends..combat..usmc comes first than the army..privileges..army comes first..honor..both.. both of them are doing their duties & putting their lives for the sake of others..

Answer 27

USMC! Gotta support the hottest bestest guys around right?

Answer 28

difficult one as they are both professional bodies who do an excellent job. we in the UK believe our forces are the best in the world, regardless of what our american cousins say, so at a push it would have to be the british army as they contain the best fighting force in the world bar none The SAS

Answer 29

this is for the first answer from "A" saying the military messes up people and families. even with your complaining soldiers still fight for your right to say that. they fight for you to wear your anti-war(don't support the troops) shirt.

be happy we aren't worshiping Hitler

Answer 30

...and the Navy, Air Force and Coast Guard.... They're all equally our biggest heroes... they are all protecting our country with their lives!



These are our Great Defenders (Lee Greenwood song)!



Thank God and their families for all their sacrifices!

Answer 31

Yeah but without them we wouldnt be the United stated of america, person above me

Answer 32

come on that is like asking if you like one brother better than the other one.

Answer 33

No one is better than the other. Both of them are composed of brave and patriotic Americans who I personally consider to be real heroes.

Answer 34

Marines...the poster bush missed his flight suggested the USAF...he pretends he is a veteran..which he is not.

Answer 35

They both serve their propose... as do the other services...

Answer 36

They are all great in their sacrifice for their home land.

Answer 37

NASA. All the action's gonna be up there soon :P

Answer 38

You're the enemy. Which one do you want to mess with?

Answer 39

they'll both die for our country.how can you judge which is best?

Answer 40

They're equally good!

Answer 41

we lost the war it dont matter.

Answer 42

None, the military messes people and families up.