Posted on 10/20/2004 4:11:09 AM PDT by real saxophonist
I can't believe that this would happen. I can't see them consolidating Marine training onto an Army post. Besides, while it does get hot enough here, we don't have nearly enough sand fleas and no-see-ums for Marine boot camp. Enough for the Army, yes, but not for the Marines.
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Tha Army makes the world safe for democracy, the Marines make the world safe for the Army......
No way!! Parris Island is part of the Marines, we're not talking Hollywood baby! They grow 'em rough and tough here!
Santini would roll over in his grave.
Sounds like a great idea. I'm sure Ft. Jackson is big enough to accomodate both services and the Army and Marines could compete for training results in marksmenship, PT, etc.
Yeah they do seem to need help. I went through Vertical Envelopement training in the late 50. Years later the Army invented Air Mobile. I watched Recon training, and years later the Army invented special forces. Lately I see they have invented highly mobil strike forces.
Mokey see, monkey do.......
Last I looked, the Marines were part of the Navy.
PI is the land that God forgot - evidently, the Government hasn't forgotten. I predict that PI will close - when Hell freezes over (and yes, I am a grad of that fine institution)....
Gunny look at 29, I'm laughing to hard to answer that post.
I occasionally dream that I'm back in Parris Island under an assumed name. In spite of my 39 years and achy knees, I always find myself hoping I don't get discovered. Good times....good times.
Remember all the talk about shutting down MCRD San Diego? It ain't gonna happen.
Even though it is on prime real estate, it needs to be kept open.
I must admit I did feel a little old when the man at the museum asked if I any old 782 gear and herringbone uniforms I could donate.
I stayed to watch the Recruits pass in review, and even my daughter was crying, as she knew she had given the perfect gift.
NEVER HAPPEN. The Marine Corps knows that THE difference is boot camp and OCS (bootcamp) for officers. I went through OCS at Quantico and it was a life changing experience. The DIs had to have a tour at Parris Island or San Diego before training officers. I played football in college and thought I was in shape. I lost 30 lbs in 10 weeks and got knocked on my ass twice by the DI. He was tough as nails but not mean - he was a professional.
I had the Eagle, Globe, and Anchor branded on my heart, and I love Gunnery Sergeant C. to this day for the sacrifices he made to train Marines. It wasn't a job - it was a passion! He stormed in to the barracks every morning at 0330 in a perfect uniform and "tucked us in" every night at 2100 still in a perfect uniform (despite the sweltering heat and humidity). I'm sure he had to change his uniform (dry clean only) several times a day.
We had a 25% drop out rate and we survivors felt special to be part of such an organization. It wasn't just tough training, we were taught Marine Corps history, traditions, and protocols. We were instilled with the belief the the Corps is a brotherhood, and you never let your brother down, whether by your actions, appearance, or most importantly integrity.
Of course it isn't a perfect system. Some bad people get through the filters, but the Marine Corps' training system is the best one in the world. The Marine Corps (as the other services) has to work with the products of society, and is heavily influenced from the top down by an increasingly liberal Congress and Senate.
The other services would do well to adopt (and adapt) the Marine Corps model. The worst thing the Air Force Academy could do was take down the sign "Bring Me Men..." How many strong leaders do you think want to go there now? I know graduates of the Air Force Academy who say the same thing - they are disgusted. The failures at the AFA were the result of POOR LEADERSHIP. The chain of command should have aggressively investigated and prosecuted all legitimate charges of rape, sexual harassment, and misconduct (but I digress).
Every Marine knows when the Marine Corps birthday is and will stand to attention whenever the Marine Corps hymn is played. We will never give up Paris Island.
"The raising of that flag on Suribachi means a Marine Corps for the next 500 years!"
(James Forrestal, Secretary of the Navy, 23 February 1945)
Never happen.
They're sand GNATS, not fleas. And we've still got 'em. Billions and billions of 'em.
I cannot imagine Beaufort County without PI. It is as much a part of South Carolina as our beloved Palmetto flag.
PI is a special place and has been the birthing ground of some of the greatest fighting Marines in history. That island is a national treasure and should be left alone.
I have a feeling that some developer is involved behind the scenes.
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