is marine corps aviation a nescessary need for defense or is the US air force enough to cover this need?
481966
The Air Force could cover Marine movements but Marine pilots train right along with the ground pounders.  They have a unique perspective on the needs of their ground units.\n\nI am retired from the Air Force and think highly of the organization.  But we do ask a lot of our Marines and in giving it they want their own cover.  I'm willing to give it to them.
56397
Yes, and no.\n\nThis is a tricky question.  It has been over 4 years since an attack of this sort.  Trying to keep fighters in the air 24/7 will quickly increase equipment wear and accidents.  It is simply impossible to keep up this kind of barrier.\n\nAnd even more troubling, what would you have the Air Force do if it happens again?  Are you willing to have them shoot down an airliner full of civilians?  Are the people flying those fighters going to be able to do it?  Put yourself in their situation, would you like to pull the trigger and kill 300+ plus people whoare simply in the wrong plae at the wrong time?\n\nAt least now we know what we can face, and we have responded.  Airport security is tighter, and now that we know who the "bad guys" are, we are intercepting communications and getting intelligence from people who can warn us before it happens again.\n\nBefore 9/11, Al-Queda was yet another terrorist organization.  No more of a threat then Abu Nidal, Carlos, or many others active in the world.  It was only after 9/11 that we understood how badly they wanted to attack the civilians in our country.  And we have reacted to this information.\n\nAnd remember, FDR had information about Pearl Harbor.  And Trueman had information about North Korea attacking South Korea.  Even France knew it was about to be attacked by Hitler.  Having information does not always equal the ability to make use of it.
869941
The UFC guy. Why? Because the Navy SEALs actually spend very little time on hand to hand. Remember, the military assumes people have guns and knives. Even according to a marine combat instructor I know, the combatives program is actually meant until your buddy can show up to shoot them. Besides, knife fighting is still more emphasized than empty armed combat. That is not to say that a SEAL isn't a very good fighter, it just means the SEAL combatives program isn't very in-depth and detailed.
90311
Of course it is. Its their obligation to have a strong military to defend this great country.
1122710
I went thru basic training at Lackland AFB on Oct 23,1983 the day after the Marines were bombed in Beruit. So there was stuff going on in the world then too. I went in with a guaranteed contract to go to Kessler AFB for air traffic control and the day my orders were cut graduation day I was wisked away from flight and put on a bus with no one else from my flight to a Top Secret base. The time I spent was great and the USAF is the way to go. If you think your a hero and want combat training join the Marines or Army.
171068
It depends on the person. I would prefer Marine Recon, because I am a Marine. You should know that many of our special forces troops,soldies,sailors, and airmen, work in joint tasked missions. One SEAL team does not have the power of GOD, and there are many military people in the "rear" supporting their mission, don't be fooled by Hollywood movies.
777144
The Army is primarily responsibilite for land-based military operations.\n\nThe Marine Corps is responsible for providing power projection from the sea, utilizing the mobility of the U.S. Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces to global crise.\n\nThe Navy is responsible for conducting naval operations.\n\nThe Air Force is the aerospace branch of the military\n\nThe Coast Guard is involved in maritime law enforcement, mariner assistance, search and rescue, and national defense, among other duties of coast guards elsewhere.
193509
A big possibility is the Military.  There is Camp Williams and Hill Air Force Base.  You may be seeing an aircraft or parachutes.  \n\nThey have schools and also have training sites that you don't know about.\n\nAlso, think about guns, motors, and other explosives that could play a part.  Army guys love to blow stuff up!
343431
I'm in the Air Force, but I dont understand your question.  What exactly are you asking?
720684
I have served in the Marine Corps through both afghanistan and iraq. I will tell you honestly, We had to go there. We had to fight. There are two points that the military is instructed to carry out 1)Defend the Constitution against enemies foreign and domestic. 2) Defend those who cannot defend themselves. Now if your asking if we should still be there, I believe we should be there as an advisor role only. We should no longer be patroling those roads and streets that I had to when the wars originally started. Its been over 3 years since the start of Iraq and almost 5 since the start of Afghanistan. We should be pulling out faster and letting them decide how they wish to live just as we did after the revolutionary war.
546633
it isn't down.  Air Force and Navy are overmanned and are looking to trim their ranks.  Army and Marines are meeting their overall goals, although there are certain areas where they still need manpower.
717671
I assume you mean aircraft mechanics and maintenance.   Usually I don't recommend this, but you might want to look into the military.  First choice would be Airforce, followed by Navy and Marines.  There are technical schools that also offer this training, but I would expect that the military will offer superior credentials in this field since you may get security clearances for more... delicate work.\n\nUniversities, such as the Ohio State Univeristy, will have aerospace ENGINEERING, which is about DESIGNING aircraft, but there are generally MANY students seeking that degree, creating a glut of job-seekers in that employment market.  This is yet another reason to seek the training and experience through the military because, not only will you get the GI bill to help pay for college, but you will also have excellent professional experience and discipline.  I have seen these guys enter engineering as I am an advisor and find that they tend to be more successful.\n\nI won't kid you though, Navy or Marine work on an aircraft carrier or whatnot is not the safest work in this field!
1003081
The Marine pilots are specifically trained for close air support, so I would call in the Marines...
1074893
Your MOS matters a lot too. If you're Inf, Engineer, MP, or Transport you might as well ask when the plane leaves. Some jobs won't ever go. If it's Iraq rather than just active duty you're worried about, pick jobs carefully & start by looking in the Air National Guard, USAF/Navy Res. Many fewer specialties in those services are being deployed & generally for much shorter periods of time (as short as 60days) to much safer conditions. If you're worried about active duty cause you're in school or something, I can tell you. It's pretty fair bet you'll see some period of active duty every couple years, again some MOS's are better for that then others. Have your recruiter(s) hook you up with res/guard guys in those jobs and ask those questions.
639981
Many colleges have an aviation department. Major airline companies and such recruit from them.\n\nIf you want to fly fighter jets however - you need the military. \n\nIf you wish to just fly for pleasure - many community airports have instructors available.
1009639
Eagles have a defense?
162039
Shaping your military strategy for peace would be an oxymoron.  I think you're trying to ask if various military forces are developing weapons and tactics for missions beside that of conventional warfare.  The answer to that would be yes.  Preparing to fight unconventional warfare is the reality nowadays, and the US armed forces are definitely reshaping their structure, equipment, training, and tactics to do so.