[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.

[sonofagun]

Also, this has been discussed a number of times over the years and HQMC has not let it happen yet and I don't foresee them letting it happen now.

Semper Fi

[Timeout]

For those of you interested in military doctrine, don't miss the Marine's letter at this thread.

It should be required reading for every American.

[real saxophonist]

Yeah, it's 'conceiveable' that 'might pose some problems'...

[joesnuffy]

My dad was career Navy WW2 and Korea I went Army...and I agree with completely

My two nephews (senior and freshman) are honor students and top athletes want to go into the Marine Corps for the exact reasons you spelled out...

The youngest wants to be a Marine officer...they are both Gung Ho and have been running together and lifting weights...and getting decent times on their runs..and getting leaner and meaner...their winter training will toughen them up even more...

You must be very proud of your son and rightfully so...

It would be a very bad idea to close 'The Island' tradition is one of the greatest things Marines have going for them....

Closing Paris Island? you gotta be kiddin'

Bad Bad Bad Idea

imo

imo

[ken5050]

Never happen..If you close PI the mosquitos and sandfleas would starve to death....and the environemntalist wackos won't let that happen..