Is Marine or Army infantry better?

The Army infantry is far larger than the Marine Corps infantry. Marine Corps infantry is smaller but they are more nimble and can, therefore, be ready for combat and rapid deployment. The Army’s force strength provides the ability for sustained operations on the ground that has been secured.

Do non infantry Marines see combat?

Non infantry includes cavalry (tanks), artillery, air corps etc who are all regarded as combat arms. In conventional conflict they are very likely to see combat. Some do. Non infantry includes cavalry (tanks), artillery, air corps etc who are all regarded as combat arms.

Is it harder to get in the Marines or Army?

To recap: The hardest military branch to get into in terms of education requirements is the Air Force. The military branch with the toughest basic training is the Marine Corps. The hardest military branch for non-males because of exclusivity and male dominance is the Marine Corps.

Who sees the most combat?

By far, the biggest branch of the military is the Army. They’re going to be involved in the majority of land-based operations, so the infantry often sees combat. However, the majority of military positions have nothing to do with combat–an organization so large requires operational infrastructure and specific support.

Is it better to join the army or the Marines?

As of our modern day conflicts — the conflict in Afghanistan, and the advise/assist missions in Iraq and Syria — you’ve got a better chance of seeing combat as infantryman sooner in the Army than in the Marines, all things considered. There’s simply more billets available and you’ll have an easier time directing your career that way, sooner.

Will you join a certain branch if you see more combat?

Whoever sees more combat, I will join. It isn’t actually a branch question its a Regiment Question. Lets face it in both Marines and Army some units due to their standard mission need to see more action than others. But all Combat Units need a rotation to the Forward Area to put the training to the test.

What is the difference between the US Marines and US Army peacetime?

Both see a lot of combat. Peacetime sees the Army infantry training for war. Marines also train for war but have the mission of sending units to places like Libera to evacuate the US Embassy personnel. There is a medal for these common and unnamed operations that are short and often quite sharp.

What is the difference between marine infantry and Army infantry?

The marine infantry, on the other hand, train as expeditionary forces that land from the ship and operate from the sea. While the army expects support from the headquarters with logistical help, the marine infantry does not have that luxury. Marine infantry must support themselves, remain lean and make use of resources efficiently.