Is the destruction of the Marine Corps imminent?

2016-07-12T15:25:36-04:00

After reading this article, can't help but wonder if the destruction of the Marine Corps is imminent? What do you think?

http://usdefensewatch.com/2016/07/the-marines-are-looking-for-a-few-fat-millennials/

The Marines are Looking for a Few Fat Millennials

By Ray Starmann You are witnessing history. You are watching the death of one of the greatest fighting forces in the long history of this planet. You are a spectator with a fifty yard line seat as …

Response by SSgt Robert Marx made Jul 12 at 2016 3:34 PM

2016-07-12T15:34:17-04:00

No. The United States Marine Corps will last a thousand years or more after its valorous fight at Iwo Jima in 1945. We have Chosen Reservoir, Khe Sang, Beirut, Mosul, Khandahar, and many other battles known to man & God. The USMC is a proud organization, branded on the hearts of each Marine, and on my own heart for I earned my Eagle, Globe, and Anchor on Aug. 20, 1993 at MCRD Parris Island.

Response by SPC Sheila Lewis made Jul 12 at 2016 3:40 PM

2016-07-12T15:40:02-04:00

The Marine Corps established its relevance during this Nation's infancy in turning back the Barbary Pirates; moreover, the Corps will adopt asymmetrical warfare to its distinctive arsenal.

Response by PO3 Michael James made Jul 12 at 2016 4:09 PM

2016-07-12T16:09:21-04:00

Cpl Fresch, Sir; What nutcase dreamed this one up ??? To do away with any Branch of our military, we may as well "through in the towel" Each branch is individual, independent of the other with specific direction, however, WE are COLLECTIVE and necessary in order to accomplish the goal, provided WE are left alone to do the job !! Semper fi.

Response by Capt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2016 4:38 PM

2016-07-12T16:38:14-04:00

Quite to the contrary, the recent gender integration brought about minimum standards in combat arms units that weren't present beforehand. While the integration piece is a hot topic in itself, I think all can agree that standard which weed out the weak benefits the institution as a whole. Keep in mind that democracy is a system of temporary losers and more conservative administrations will seek to give the military its teeth back.

Response by Sgt Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2016 4:45 PM

2016-07-12T16:45:58-04:00

Cpl Dennis F. Although, I am not happy with the changes, Marines will adapt and overcome, as they always have. Semper Fi.

Response by MSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 12 at 2016 6:35 PM

2016-07-12T18:35:34-04:00

No. For the record I'm getting tired of Millennials getting all pegged as fat lazy skinny jean wearing, ear gauged wannabe hippies. My millennial niece is a Navy Corpsman and millennial nephew is an Army Infantryman. My wife's millennial nephew was an 0311 in Falluja in 2004.

Were all Baby Boomers draft card burning, pot smoking, Canada bound hippies? Of course not. Many are Vietnam Vets who stood up and went and took a bite of the mother of all shit sandwiches.

Response by LTC Stephen C. made Jul 12 at 2016 10:23 PM

2016-07-12T22:23:46-04:00

Will never happen, Cpl Dennis F.. I can't really believe anyone would want it to happen.

Response by Sgt Tom Cunnally made Jul 13 at 2016 1:45 PM

2016-07-13T13:45:21-04:00

I've seen this question a few times before and each time the Marines answered with a resounding NO !!
The World today is a dangerous place that we have not seen in our life times. You have threats & major events that could escalate to the use of tactical weapons and armed forces. In such a potential threat to our homeland; the US Marines have and will continue to serve as a Corps of experts who are trained & inspired to take on these threats and seize their objective. The Marines have been at this for a lot of years and have honed their skills to be ready when called ..

Response by Capt Walter Miller made Jul 13 at 2016 2:35 PM

2016-07-13T14:35:37-04:00

It's been imminent for a long time.

“Female Marines will be allowed to weigh five to seven pounds more than before for each inch of their height, according to new guidelines published by the service. A 5-foot-6 woman, for example, was previously allowed to weigh up to 155 pounds, but can now be 161. A 5-foot-9 woman was allowed to be up to 169 pounds, but can now be 176.”

I don't see chubby in that.

I way I read that is there will just be more women who can throw me to the ground.

Walt

Response by SSG Private RallyPoint Member made Jul 13 at 2016 4:05 PM

2016-07-13T16:05:44-04:00

Quick, someone tell the IDF that it's been finished as a fighting force for more than a decade because it allows women in combat arms. This article is ridiculous.

Response by LTJG Edward Bangor Jr made Jul 18 at 2016 10:56 AM

2016-07-18T10:56:30-04:00

The military has been, and will continue to be, a microcosm of American society. As Americans have become accepting of differing sexual orientations, the military had a choice: accept it or be rendered irrelevant. While there will always be those who serve for no other reason than the colors on their right shoulder, the vast majority of people I've ever spoken with agree with me that our motivation to serve is more complex. And though the diehards are important, a military devoid of intellectual capability will be left in the dust by our enemies. To attract society's best and brightest, you have to accommodate what society becomes as it continues to evolve year by year, decade by decade. The military was opened up to LGBT members, and is being made more open to women and different gender identities because society is moving towards a more inclusive world. The most intelligent and capable young men and women (and whatever else) will happily really away from an organization that seems antiquated at best and obstinately bigoted at worst. I, for one, have no desire to get my ass handed to me by China because somebody in DC was so uncomfortable with the transsexual guy that they ignored his brilliant new guidance system that could have turned a protracted conflict into a 3 day episode of the US proving is continued dominance.
FYI, a gay man cracked the enigma code for the Allies, so we do actually want them in the service.

Response by PO3 Sandra Gomke made Jul 18 at 2016 11:26 AM

2016-07-18T11:26:03-04:00

No. I agree with a lot of the answers posted here. I have faith enough in the Marines to know that one way or the other, the training provided will whip any male or female into the best shape possible. The weights listed in the article are not considered healthy weights by most of the health care community. Here's an example: https://www.bannerhealth.com/staying-well/managing/fitness-nutrition/ideal-weight#
I looked at multiple charts. They pretty much agree. Just because a 5'9" women "can" weight up to 174 lbs., doesn't mean she "should".
And if, in a combat situation, a Marine isn't strong/fast/smart enough, then he or she will no longer be a Marine. They will be a flag given to a family member. This is the bottom line. Every member of the military knows this.

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Response by MAJ Ken Landgren made Nov 3 at 2021 9:38 PM

2021-11-03T21:38:04-04:00

More important to me is the restructuring of the Marine Corps to fight in smaller units (whatever that means). Eliminating all the tanks and most of the artillery and some aviation. There core mission is protecting ships if the restructuring occurs.

Response by Lt Col Scott Shuttleworth made Nov 4 at 2021 11:28 AM

2021-11-04T11:28:42-04:00

"In order to accommodate those muscular superstars of the Millennial Generation, the Corps is also relaxing the rules on pull-ups for men and women. The new rule will eliminate fixed-arm hanging as an alternative choice to pull-ups for women. In place of fixed-arm hanging women, and men, will have the option to choose push-ups instead. The standards will be lowered until the new gender neutral Marine Corps is so weak that they couldn’t seize and hold a sandbox, much less a hostile beachhead."

All I can say is wow...I like Marines...I pick on them but when the feces hits the oscillating device they are fit and ready to fight...and like it. This kind of stuff is only going to deiminish tier fighting capability and that we cannot have.