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To: dcwusmc
I'm certainly not concerned with who developed a particular technique. The point is that the marine corps claims to being the be all and end all of fighting forces is based upon a myth of the marine's own making.

The Army uses these techniques quite effectively. And yes, the Army brings their logistics with them as well. The Army actually owns supply ships that are deployed when needed to sustain an operation.The airborne and air assault divisions contain their own air elements, support and logistics units and air power in the form of attack helicopters. It's just plain silly to say or infer that somehow the Army is an inferior fighting force. As I previously pointed out, the Army pulled off many amphibious assault landings, air assaults and other operations without the marines. A reasonable person would have to agree to that.

72 posted on 11/20/2009 2:14:40 AM PST by oneolcop
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To: oneolcop

I would NEVER call the army an inferior fighting force. They have their function, we have ours. Ours is primarily forcible entry and be first on scene. Theirs is to come in and conquer after we open the door. They generally do their job well.


73 posted on 11/20/2009 11:39:00 AM PST by dcwusmc (We need to make government so small that it can be drowned in a bathtub. III OK)
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