Marine Corps Research Paper

Some people say that the Marine Corps is becoming a second Army, that is simply not the case. Since the Gulf War the Marine Corps has been being deployed to areas like Iraq and Afghanistan by helicopter and airplanes, this makes it seem like they are becoming a second Army because of the long term deployments. The Marine Corps says that they do not intend on becoming a second Army, and there was an issued statement from 2011 Defense Secretary Robert Gates “The Marine Corps is not going to turn into a “second Army,” nor will it have to give up its distinctive role as the nation’s 911 force”. Like the statement says the Marine Corps is the first to fight because of the Marine Expeditionary Units they can deploy anywhere in 6 hours. The Marine Corps is an invading force, and they do not want to occupy a nation like the Army does.

The Marine Corps was founded in November 10th, 1775 in a bar in Philadelphia …show more content…
While the Army does not train recruits on either of those things. The main reason the Army does not train water survival to recruits is because they are primarily a land force, and water survival training is taught to certain units and special operations. Bayonet training is still taught to Marines because it’s of their heritage, the Army discontinued bayonet training during the year 2010.

While the Marine Corps is kind of a land force in current wars, they are still an Amphibious/Expeditionary force. The Marines also have proven that their tougher training, size of their branch, and being the first to fight proves they are a very elite branch. I compared these two branches to show their histories and compare the types of forces they are. I respect all branches equally, though I originally joined the Army Delayed Entry Program, I decided I wanted to get out so I could join the Marine Corps Delayed Entry