Is the Army becoming obsolete? Is this a real issue or is it simply the beginning of a true combined arms military?

2013-12-30T00:47:50-05:00

And do we really need an Army traipsing around the Pacific conducting exercises with no real objective or mission? Do we really want the Army to start taking on non-conflict roles during typhoons, earthquakes, and other disasters?

http://www.washingtonpost.com/world/national-security/armys-pacific-pathways-initiative-sets-up-turf-battle-with-marines/2013/12/29/11c948c8-69b1-11e3-a0b9-249bbb34602c_story.html

As Army seeks greater presence in Pacific, Marines bristle

The Army’s ambitious campaign to transform itself, and forestall personnel cuts, is causing a turf war.

Response by SSG Mike Angelo made Jun 16 at 2014 6:40 AM

2014-06-16T06:40:40-04:00

Is the Army becoming obsolete? No. I would believe that the Army is expanding its global positioning.

Is this a real issue or is it simply the beginning of a true combined arms military?

Pacific Pathway is real and is a top down strategy to bring the US Army into the Pacific theater, as per Title 10, United States Code. As an example in the article ,the Pacific Pathway mission could take on a more humanitarian assistance role in global disasters.

For the Marines and Navy, this is a good thing. Why?
The Army has more boats, planes and helicopters; fixed and rotary wings than the Navy, Marines and Air Force. Lots of resources to share and share alike.

The Navy and Marines stand to benefit from the Army's presence.

The Army has a lot to offer in the Pacific, and this move is well over due. IMHO

Reference
Title 10 United States Code. Retrieved from website
http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/CPRT-112HPRT67344/pdf/CPRT-112HPRT67344.pdf

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Nov 22 at 2014 12:28 AM

2014-11-22T00:28:29-05:00

A large ground force will never become obsolete. You can bomb the crap out of someplace, but unless you plan on carpet bombing until every living thing ceases to exist in the given area, you need the large ground force to occupy and stabilize the area.