Blurred lines of Military Occupational Specialties in Combat

I came into the Army before the Global War on Terror started. I recall a different Army. That army is gone. We have moved to the Brigade Combat Teams and the disappearance of the Forward Line of Troops.This has brought many changes with it as we have had to adapt.<div><br></div><div>First, we now have the formal merger of Infantry and Armor with the Combined Arms Battalions in the Armored BCTs. When I was deployed last there was no difference of our missions. The notion of they were tankers and we are infantry simply vanished as missions progressed during our time in the sandbox.&nbsp;2LT Patelis accurately hit on this topic already.</div><div><br></div><div>Another, is the use of our equipment. For example the Bradley. Engineers have the EFV, Cav have the CFV, and infantry have the IFV. It is the same vehicle that can basically perform the same function but manned by different types of soldiers.</div><div><br></div><div>Yet again we are seeing various officer fields unified by a common theme. For the combat arms side of the house we now have Maneuver Officers. Same as Senior Enlisted. Armor and infantry officers now attend the Maneuver Captains Career Course. With the Combat Service Support side we now have Logistic Officers. Three fields merge into this once they become Captain. We have learned with the multi echelon nature of formations and battlefield logistics will make or brake you. We need those mechanics fixing vehicles, MPs dealing with my detainees, MI exploiting sites, and Cooks serving up some delicious chow.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>This is not always the case as some specialties have branched off into it's own MOS or branch. Electronic Warfare Branch and the Acquisition Corps are two that pop into my mind.&nbsp;</div><div><br></div><div>How do you think this will affect you or your unit as we move forward into a possible conflict.</div><div><br></div><div>(Disclaimer: Be respectful with posts. Keep in mind that we all have various experiences that may not mirror yours or even contradict what you may have seen done at a unit. Also, within the rank structure the Enlisted and Officer roles inside each branch are distinctive from another. What you may have seen as an SGT may not be the case when dealing with it as a Company Commander.)</div>