red oct 2 Posted August 11, 2002 new people w/ different opinions, if your in the service be descriptive what you do. most of my family has served in the U.S. Navy, have a older sister whos a Cheif Peddy on the U.S.S Carl Vincenent whos currently goin for Master Chief. duno yet weather or not if i wana join the service, if i do it would either be in the army w/ my friend whos leaving later this month, or the navy. like my other family memebers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted August 11, 2002 Marine Corps. USMC are some of the baddest people to deal with in a war. The Airforce is cool too. Very hi tech now. Army is so-so to me. Navy, well, heh. I like the marines, that can help you infer on the navy. But the part I do like are the Navy Seals. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ran 0 Posted August 11, 2002 the LANDFORCES serving as engineer in the french army ...... the army , especially the engineers Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingBeast 0 Posted August 11, 2002 I chose the Marines, though not meaning the USMC I admire the Royal Marine Corps a lot, and think they are bloody tough rarstards Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Major Fubar 0 Posted August 11, 2002 Ooh, this one again! Can we have a "who's the best special forces" one too? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingBeast 0 Posted August 11, 2002 No we cant, because we all know that the SAS are the best. j/k... flame bait Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2002 Marines, but I'm not thinking about USMC either The Swedish Amphibious Corps with all its Kustjägare (Costal Rangers), Attackdykare (Attack divers) and regular Amfibiesoldater (Marines) ... although I might be a bit biased in that question But every branch has its purpose: Navy - Sombody needs to transport us to the action Army - Somebody needs to hold the territory that we captured Airfoce - Ummm... I don't know. I don't think the airforce is needed at all Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DarkLight 0 Posted August 11, 2002 Hmmm, can anyone explain the difference between all of those? I hear everybody talking about them but i don't know what's the difference... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
KingBeast 0 Posted August 11, 2002 They are as Denoir described, though the airforce obviously are used to hold the air, and Marines are like the navy's infantry. I think all ships of the line back in the earlier centuries would have a team of marines on board and mainly they were used as a boarding party. Nowadays I think they are still mainly oriented around aval operations (landings, diving etc), but they also do some of the same stuff as normal army infantry. Coast guard nd National guard I really dont know much about. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (denoir @ Aug. 11 2002,13:16)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Navy - Sombody needs to transport us to the action Army - Somebody needs to hold the territory that we captured Airfoce - Ummm... I don't know. I don't think the airforce is needed at all <span id='postcolor'> yeah...wait till enemy's jet fighters bomb your Navy ships and obliterate the your army that was guarding the place you just took away from enemy. i say airforce should not be taken granted. air superiority has proven to be a significant advantage in certain situations. Coast Guards (in US) basically take care of US's waters. They act more like police. National Guards...hmm...don't know that much, but they are state-based, state-sponsored military segment.(not sure on this though) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Posted August 11, 2002 I am joining the Army after I finish University. Meantime I am joining the University officer corps. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RalphWiggum @ Aug. 11 2002,18:19)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">National Guards...hmm...don't know that much, but they are state-based, state-sponsored military segment.(not sure on this though)<span id='postcolor'> You mean that the other branches are not state sponsored, but just live of what they can loot? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (denoir @ Aug. 11 2002,19:03)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RalphWiggum @ Aug. 11 2002,18:19)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">National Guards...hmm...don't know that much, but they are state-based, state-sponsored military segment.(not sure on this though)<span id='postcolor'> You mean that the other branches are not state sponsored, but just live of what they can loot? <span id='postcolor'> pretty much yeah i should have said State-government. like California, Colorado, United Kingdom rest are actually under federal gov't. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Posted August 11, 2002 3--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (denoir @ Aug. 11 2002,193)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RalphWiggum @ Aug. 11 2002,18:19)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">National Guards...hmm...don't know that much, but they are state-based, state-sponsored military segment.(not sure on this though)<span id='postcolor'> You mean that the other branches are not state sponsored, but just live of what they can loot? <span id='postcolor'> beat me to it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RalphWiggum @ Aug. 11 2002,19:06)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i should have said State-government. like California, Colorado, United Kingdom <span id='postcolor'> What!? I'm withholding some serious blustering here...! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ralphwiggum 6 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Paratrooper @ Aug. 11 2002,19:10)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">6--></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RalphWiggum @ Aug. 11 2002,196)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i should have said State-government. like California, Colorado, United Kingdom <span id='postcolor'> What!? Â I'm withholding some serious blustering here...! Â Â <span id='postcolor'> nah i was just poking fun at UK being too close to US. I recenty saw George Michael's new music video 'Shoot the dog' and thought it was funny and try it here. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Duke_of_Ray 0 Posted August 11, 2002 Air Force is my pick. They bomb enemy positions, and really cut down the loss of life severly for the soldiers. Afetr Airforce it is like this.... Army Mariens Navy Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RalphWiggum @ Aug. 11 2002,19:15)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Paratrooper @ Aug. 11 2002,19:10)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE"></span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (RalphWiggum @ Aug. 11 2002,19)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">i should have said State-government. like California, Colorado, United Kingdom <!--emo&<span id='postcolor'> What!? Â I'm withholding some serious blustering here...! Â Â <span id='postcolor'> nah i was just poking fun at UK being too close to US. I recenty saw George Michael's new music video 'Shoot the dog' and thought it was funny and try it here. <span id='postcolor'> I knew you were joking . Now being close is bad! Crikey what do they want! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Duke_of_Ray @ Aug. 11 2002,20:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Air Force is my pick. They bomb enemy positions, and really cut down the loss of life severly for the soldiers. Afetr Airforce it is like this.... Army Mariens Navy<span id='postcolor'> You seem to have a commanding grasp of the military there... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Harnu 0 Posted August 11, 2002 The navy get's everyone there. Airforce softens the enemy up. They are very important. After they bomb enemy facilities and such, it's a whole lot better when land forces get in there. The Marine's get onto land and start taking ground. Army moves in behind and partially with to hold positions. Basically how it works. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Harnu @ Aug. 11 2002,21:21)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">The navy get's everyone there. Airforce softens the enemy up. Â They are very important. Â After they bomb enemy facilities and such, it's a whole lot better when land forces get in there. The Marine's get onto land and start taking ground. Army moves in behind and partially with to hold positions. Basically how it works.<span id='postcolor'> It depends: what the conflict is, where it is, who it is against etc... There is no "war plan". Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Warin 0 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Duke_of_Ray @ Aug. 11 2002,20:18)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Air Force is my pick. They bomb enemy positions, and really cut down the loss of life severly for the soldiers. Afetr Airforce it is like this.... Army Mariens Navy<span id='postcolor'> Unless of course you are Canadian or at a wedding Intraservice rivalry is actually a really nasty thing. Combined forces always work best. After all, if you have no air fields it becomes difficult to sortie your fighters. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Paratrooper 0 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Warin @ Aug. 11 2002,21:42)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Unless of course you are Canadian or at a wedding <span id='postcolor'> Or in the Light Dragoons! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Posted August 11, 2002 Why don't we generalize that and simply say "Unless you are on the ground" ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
loopy 0 Posted August 11, 2002 </span><table border="0" align="center" width="95%" cellpadding="3" cellspacing="1"><tr><td>Quote (Major Fubar @ Aug. 11 2002,21:07)</td></tr><tr><td id="QUOTE">Ooh, this one again! Can we have a "who's the best special forces" one too? Â <span id='postcolor'> good on ya major how many times have we done this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
