[sonofagun]

While it's conceivable the two branches could train together, Von Harten said he thinks the different traditions represented by the Marine Corps and Army might pose some problems.

Visit any Marine Corps base and then visit any Army Base. There is a huge, visible, difference between young Marines' and young soldiers' proffesionalism and courtesy.

I've been to Parris Island and my son has been to Ft. Jackson. They are world's apart. No way can the Army train Marine recruits to be Marines.

My son just finished Marine Corps OCS at Quantico and he agrees, the Marine Corps is much more professional and much less PC than the army.

[SamAdams76]

As one who spent 17 flea-bitten miserable and nightmarish weeks there in 1981 (I was held back a month in PCP), I would HATE to see it closed. That experience made me who I am today.

I still have dreams about that place and I've never been back. Though I would like to go back someday.

[cannonball]

Never!!! I have many fond (?) memories of Parris Island. Sand fleas, Ribbon Creek, and on and on. Parris Island gets credit for getting me back from Korea in one piece.

[oh8eleven]

This will NEVER happen.
Semper Fi ...

[MP5]

I can't imagine this happening.

[alpha-8-25-02]

FROM MY MOUTH TO CHESTY PULLERS EARS.
SEMPER FI AND GODSPEED!

[ABG(anybody but Gore)]

I went through Basic and AIT at Fort Jackson(11B, Class of '87), and I have to agree with everything you guys have said. This is a very bad idea. Jackson specializes in a little of everything, while Parris Island specializes in turning out one thing: Marines.

[Jarhead1957]

Let see, they said in the 50's we didn't need the Marine Corps anymore, the Army could handle everything. Now they want to move the Corps to an Army base. Will they never give up.

I'm not knocking the Army, but big and slow does not cut it in todays world.

[Cvengr]

Socialists have targeted the Marines for quite a while. Identifying the real threats from within is the best reason to study the fog of war.

[Conan the Librarian]

I hope not! My Dad trained there. Its a beautiful place.

[Moose4]

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.

}:-)4

[tutstar]

No way!! Parris Island is part of the Marines, we're not talking Hollywood baby! They grow 'em rough and tough here!

[tutstar]

Santini would roll over in his grave.

[leadpenny]

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.

[Sam Cree]

Last I looked, the Marines were part of the Navy.

[BluH2o]

There has been talk about closing the Marine Recruit Depot in San Diego and moving it up to Camp Pendleton. However, this is the first I've heard of closing Parris Island. Having graduated from PI wayback in 1964 and having visited the Island four times over the years since I can't imagine the Corps without PI ... nor, I'm sure, can the Marine Corps. This won't happen ... period.

[quadrant]

Never happen.

[American Vet Repairman]

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.

[American Vet Repairman]

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.

[cynicom]

Marines?? Are they the sailors in army uniforms?