There have been threads where a graduate of a certain SA would think themselves as better than other SAs.
What's the usual perception between branches excluding commandant's trophy football affiliation or bell ringing at KP.
"SA is not military" or "who came first" or "who's the best?"
Delta Force? Rangers? SEALS? Pararescue? Etc.
Army? Navy? AF? Marines? USCGS?
How do active/retired servicemen/women view men/women in uniform other than their own?
Is there friendly banter or animosity?
Professional jealousy or deep rooted differences?
At USMA, USNA, USAFA and USCGA cadets and midshipmen are technically active duty. They can use exchanges, they have Tricare coverage, etc etc etc. That said, most cadets and midshipmen would admit that they don't feel like they're part of their actual services until the graduate. Certainly a number of enlisted service members don't know how to receive cadets and midshipmen... do they salute (no, they shouldn't), are they sirs/ma'ams (yes, but...).
Who came first? USMA. Second: USNA. Third: USCGA. Fourth:USMMA. Fifth: USAFA.
Who is the best? That's up to each cadet/midshipman. I would hope you go to the place you think is the best. Obviously, for me that would be USCGA. I don't expect a USNA midshipman to agree. Of the other academies, I respect West Point the most.
How do people view other service members? Probably the same way you do when you see someone else in cloths. There's probably rush judgements if someone is sloppy in uniform, but really, it's just different. I didn't think too differently about other service members. As we've mentioned in other threads, each service is different and approached things differently, so maybe that's in the back of your mind. Some places have a great deal of overlap.... DC is a rainbow of uniforms, not just U.S. but allies too. Other places, there's no interaction between services.
Friendly banter or animosity....professional jealousy or deep rooted difference?
Certainly a good portion of the banter is friendly, at least in the real world. There is a point where it goes beyond "friendly" but that is dependent on the situation. The relationship between the Navy and Marines at GTMO is interesting. Some times, banter+alcohol= investigations.
I don't think it's often "professional jealousy". Each service has they way of doing things. There is some very deep rooted differences, but that's to be expected. If you join the Navy, your experience will be different than joining the Air Force. It's not only because of ships v. big planes but also the culture of the services. The Coast Guard culture is different from the Navy culture. The Army culture is different from the Marine Corps culture.
I can tell you what used to get on my nerves. I participated in a number of joint programs and never had an issue with the fun banter between services. Marines would take shots at Air Force, Navy shots at Coast Guard, Army shots at Marines... etc. As far as I was concerned, each person (in uniform) had earned the right to "talk #$%". What DID get on my nerves is when people (non-vet civilians, and yes, I include family members) felt the need to get in on the banter. I had one in an old job go on a speal of how the Marine Corps was the best branch. She was blown away when she learned I didn't agree. Her claim in USMC fame? She had been a contractor with a USMC foundation for a short time. If a Marine wants to debate the merits of the Marine Corps, outstanding. If someone who watched a movie about Marines or spent a few weeks hanging out with one wants to debate it, I'm far less willing. Go through boot camp, an academy or ROTC it you want in on the banter.