I am former Army Infantry and it was tragically shown in Iraq that lack of constant training and improvement of basic rifle skills and maneuver will lead to combat deaths. I have always admired the motto, “Every Marine is a Rifleman”. To lose this crucial concept and core makes the Marines just the Navy’s private army and no different than the regular Army which is bottom heavy with REMF.
Welcome Home! Had to look up that anacronym. :) Hence, my #1 reply. I don’t understand why the Army doesn’t train more AFTER basic. Although, the sequester cut the training in almost half for all services. I hope they spend their new budget wisely.