Strength and Honor
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I've looked at multiple posts on the subject, and everyone says the same thing: "They are similar but have different missions."
Honestly in today's military, is there really a difference in the missions of the two branches Infantry-wise? It seems like in Afghanistan, both branches patrol, set up COPs, and support the Afghans. How does this make their missions any different in the 21st century?
I realize the Marines were created for maritime and amphibious warfare, but would the Marines really be the first to land in a modern day conflict?
Honestly in today's military, is there really a difference in the missions of the two branches Infantry-wise? It seems like in Afghanistan, both branches patrol, set up COPs, and support the Afghans. How does this make their missions any different in the 21st century?
I realize the Marines were created for maritime and amphibious warfare, but would the Marines really be the first to land in a modern day conflict?