Former Marine infantry here. When I was ran via stretcher to the bird after catching a 7.62 in afghan, it was the PJ’s that jumped out and picked my 195lb body (not including gear) like it was nothing and then immediately started applying aid inside. They were on point and certainly knew their shit. Much respect. They aren’t the ones with whom to f***.
Doc,in my opinion is the bravest of all..Superman in strength and going out to No Man's Land for the wounded..I am humble...yours very truly Alfonso Cantu USMC
😂😂😂 Well no shit the Marines are a small department of the Navy they are the Navys land sailors 😅😅😅 that's why they are called the few and the proud 😅😅😅😅😅
Every military branch has proven themselves tough when the chips are down. Physical toughness is showy but it’s mental toughness that’s more often than not that makes the difference.
He failed to take in consideration the 82nd 1O1st 5O1st Airborne units who are on go 24/7 around the world. They are the definition of instant lethality.
@@numberwahnn6 month rotations in Iraq while the Army did 12-15.... The marine corps is so small, it is easy to be selective. But, when you have large scale combat, the marines will never be able to scale up, and never be able to be more than a niche force that can't sustain themselves
Happy Veterans Day brother. This old Devil Dog especially appreciates the extra love you showed the Marine Corps. Those who has never experienced military service will never understand the commitment of those who have.
@ make sure you get a job that you can use when you get out. Use your head and get as much college in while you are enlisted. Even if you think you are going to make a career out of the military, things happen and plans change. Set yourself up for success.
@gwendolyngade Do yourself a favor and get as much physical training in as you can ahead of time. Especially running. And definitely look into getting training in a specialized field that fits you. Whatever that may be, they have just about every job you can think of. So get yourself trained in something that will also be useful in the civilian world when and if you decide to get out after your initial hitch. For instance I did electronics in the Navy and I had people lining up to give me job offers when it came close to my time to get out. The same thing happens to pretty much everyone with skills training in medical/mechanical/air traffic control/etc. It would take a week to list all the different jobs they have. Don't let your recruiter buffalo you into just any old thing. Demand a guaranteed school, in writing, before you sign. Trust me they absolutely want you to sign up, that's a recruiter's job. So you actually hold the.cards in that part of it. Tell them you're not signing up until they guarantee you, in writing, that you're going to the school you want - provided your test scores qualify you for it if course. But even with only average test scores you'll still have a huge option of different jobs. ANY veteran will confirm what I'm telling you. I would also HIGHLY recommend you find some Marine Corps veterans and talk to them, get their advice. And obviously preferably people who have served recently. Although the old school folks can certainly share a lot of valuable information as well. If you don't know any Marines just look up your local VFW hall, walk in and introduce yourself and tell them what you're doing and that you'd like to talk to some folks that have served in the Corps and I guarantee you that they will respect that and be happy to help you out. Best of luck!
@@youmadbro7733 Absolutely. I retired after 21 years in the Army. All as 11B (Infantryman). After retirement I got lucky and got a decent job. But most don't. So take the advice. It's nothing but the truth.
for some, that equates to joining the toughest. That's literally why i joined the Marines. They were the toughest. It comes down to seeing if you have what it takes to be the best.
Best advice for youngsters in this string. DH is right. Discover what your greatest passion is and make it your life. Doing what you love to do, you'll never really work a single day because every day will be fun. Prepare carefully and go for it. - 79 yo naval aviation Vietnam vet
To all my brothers and sisters across the various branches of our great military, I deeply appreciate and honor your unwavering dedication to our country. Your insights into the unique characteristics, strengths, and readiness of the various military branches are impressive. As a veteran of the Marine Corps with 12 years of service, I must extend my personal heartfelt appreciation to the Air Force. Some of the most memorable moments during my time in the Marines were spent on Air Force bases. Whether it was Kadena, Clark, Luke AFB, Nellis AFB, McDill, or others, we were treated like royalty. The accommodations, dining options, and special services were top-notch. I was so pampered that I briefly contemplated switching over and donning the Air Force blue, especially after spending two weeks at Kadena and dreading the month in the field I had hanging over my head afterwards. God Bless our military and our country. 🇺🇸
Retired Army 20 years active service disabled veteran Infantry / Airborne / Ranger, 5 knee replacement surgeries, I wanted to be all I can be, wanted to be in the front lines.
@@eddieBoxerbrother thank you for fighting the good fight and not leaving no man behind. Rangers are the stuff of legends, and you have all the battle scars to show. Because highspeed ones like you, people can sleep good at night.❤
The Coast Guard falls under the Navy under time of War. They were active in WWI and WWII Korea and Vietnam. Many landing Craft in WWII were handled by a Coast Guardsmen. One Douglas Munroe won the Medal of Honor in WWII
Coast Guard history goes back to the founding of the nation. First as the Revenue Marine, later as the Revenue Cutter Service they helped during operation anaconda: the blockade during the Civil War. They served in the Spanish American War , convoy duty in WW1 & 2, Korea and Vietnam. I have left out duties due to failing memory
I was in the Coast guard in the early 90's and was on a 44 MLB in Brookings, OR., which takes a lot of balls to go out when it is extremely rough weather. I also went to ASM ( Aviation Survival Man) A school and that was no joke my friend. trained with the Seals at Pensacola, FL. I did not hear him mention the ASM guys and what they go through.
Jody - I was in both Army and Navy (several years in Nat Guard as well). I was prejudice at first but have to say to "Bravo" - well done and thought-out content.
Very best wishes to you in the Air Force. I have two recommendations. First, continually keep yourself physically fit, no matter what. Second, continually keep yourself mentally fit, no matter what. Take your required training courses and "some." I believe there is an interservice correspondence courses. Take courses from other branches that you can mentally build from..I took infantry and leadership while on active duty; when I joined the Army reserves, I also took courses in logistics and other areas. Mentally build yourself.. Don't let anyone discourage you from becoming your best. Set a personal high standard for yourself.
I'm USMC so I cant speak for the AF, but cherish the awful times you have there. Time will fly and you will miss it when its time to leave. I dont know you but I'm proud of your service
@@jamilsalih9724 the stories of Jody aren’t told heavily in the Air Force. My dad was army and told me all about it. I learned more about Jody from him than the Air Force teaches.
Jody ive been watching you videos for 7 months now and I just signed my contract to leave on Jan 21st for Fire protection. Thank you for all the good information 🔥
Bro imagine in 10 years the US Space Force rolls out a Special Forces unit called Ultra Guardians or something and they’re trained and equipped to fight an otherworldly force 💀
really appreciate how informative the content is and how you don't just give the hyped up "disney land" version of how the military works like a lot of people do, really helped me with knowing which afscs to list, and i just got my ship date for january 28th working cyber warfare. I was going to ask if you knew any information about the job as all information i could get from my recruiter is the shreds for it can be anything from IT to hacking
I’m honestly not too familiar. All of the cyber jobs to me sound the same, so I would definitely lead you astray. lol. I think the best thing to do in this case is either wait for tech school or check out this site. foreverwingman.com/career_fields/1b4x1-cyber-warfare-operations/
I agree to this agree. The Marines have the toughest boot camp hands down. When it comes down to higher levels like tier one units, the Army is second to none. War history; The Army fought the Nazis in Europe and fought the Japanese Army in the Pacific. The Army fought with General George Washington in the revolutionary war. The Army was deployed to fight in the civil war especially the battle at Gettysburg. When it comes to the amphibious warfare...the Marines are bad asses. However, The US Army was involved in the biggest amphibious assault in history on D-DAY. the US Army have divisions of Airborne Units. I agree that The devil dogs have the toughest boot camp, however, the Army have more options when it comes down to warfare. The Army is the largest branch and the Marines is the smallest branch in the US military. I will never knock the Jarheads because they are bad asses in their own right.
Don’t forget all those battles, the Navy was present as well. They’ve learned since 1775 having a Navy is assential because 90% global trade is by sea. We must secure and defend our sea lines of communications, that was the strategy between the British in the Revolutionary War, Mexican American war, Spanish American war, war of 1812, civil war, ww1 and ww2, not to mention the quasi wars. The navy has joined forces with the Army on several occasions.
Definitely the Marines. I was in the AF and while I'm riding onto base from my condo on the pier. In a Chartered van they are forming a circle spraying each other with pepper spray then having to fight their way out of the circle. Mind you its 8am on a Tuesday in September. this is just what they were doing that morning before lunch. Lol.
glad I never had to do that shit while I was in, but now that I've been a gross civilian again that sounds fun as fuck. lol even if I'm suffering I get to watch you do it next, priceless. Thank you for sharing that story.
That's part of the MCMAP (or was, not sure anymore, I have been out since '02), basically hand to hand combat training. I was an instructor. IT can get pretty crazy for the more advanced stuff.
First of all thank you to all our veterans regardless of branch of service, this was well done my grandson wants to join the military this helped him decide. A medical condition kept me out the service but my father was a Marine and he along with four of his brothers saw combat in WW2. One aspect of service you might want to consider adding to this analysis is the lasting core values instilled in the recruit by each branch. I feel I and my two brothers were reared as Marines by my father, whether it was the Marine buzz cut, the love of country moral commitment to do what is right, how to make morally right decisions under stress, moral courage, self discipline, respect for others were part of my daily training as a boy. These and many other core values were learned/honed in my father as a Marine and became part of his parenting philosophy. So although I am not a Marine I was taught the moral values of a Marine which my father lived until his death. Semper fi.
The Army has the most battle streamers of all branches. The Army is the oldest and largest branch. Army Infantry OSUT is essentially the longest basic training at 22 weeks.
I was Air Force 22 years. I think every branch is tough and has their stuff squared. I would hate to even think about facing any US combat Branch. I would have be honored to have served with any branch, because they each know how to get the missioned accomplished. Respect the All Branches, cause they will get the job done and take care of their people. U.S. A. all the Way!!
There is no branch of service that deploy more and for longer periods than the navy, and at that every time they go out they are armed. Historically the U.S. Navy has been engaged more than any other branch of service, except the coast guard, they save lives everyday
Agreed. In today's Navy, you get underway for a 6 month deployment and come back ten months later. The deployment time could be spent in forward deployed areas with the possibility of limited or no port calls. Go Navy!!
@@texassports6562 I've heard the the guard does back to back deployments, meaning two years, or possibly three with a 1.5 each. I don't know, I was army.
I hear you about the army deployments, but in the navy that is the norm during war or peace, ships must leave home go into harms way everyday, and stay until relieved.
If soldiers and Marines were on ships and found themselves in intense ship battles, you definitely see a lot of desertion from those "tough" land grunts 😜
Back in the mid 80's I enlisted in the Navy because I wanted to be a Hospital Corpsman and be assigned to the Marines. Navy bootcamp was fairly easy, after my A school, I went to Camp Pendleton for Field Medical Service School, which is a mini Marine Corps bootcamp with nights and weekends off. Hands down, that was the more difficult training.
I am not trying to be bias because I served in the Marines as an Infantryman, but the physical conditioning doesn't stop when you complete basic training; it will continue, especially in the combat arms fields, as long as you are in the Marines..The psychological conditioning doesn't stop either. When you have to undergo stress-related training, you will come to understand that it is expected.. Marines don't forget their military experiences or being part of a brotherhood. It is the deep respects we have as Marines. No matter what type of BS we may have to deal with, we deeply respect the Marine Corps. I have respects for the other branches but, I have to say that the Army has definitely some tough brothers and sisters because many are in the combat arms or combat support.. Since the Marines work, operationally, with the Navy, I also have deep respect for Navy brothers and sisters. The Navy is a powerful maritime branch; more powerful than most even realize.
The Coast Guard boot camp is the closest to Marine boot camp. I went to Paris Island 1967 Vietnam Vet. My son is a Chief in the Coast Guard. We need each person and each branch of service. All working together is America's freedom. GOD BLESS ONE AND ALL!
I’m gonna be a Coastie. The special Teams are Under ME-S maritime Enforcement specialist. Making you DOD and a DHS federal officer. Their special teams are TACLET and then MSRT. Which I will be going for.
Outstanding video. As a Retired Viet Nam Air Force 555 Red Horse Engineering veteran, I really enjoyed this branch comparison. Phu Cat AFB was attacked at least 3x while I was in country. (1967-68) We had to gear up and hit the bunker. We were not soft.
Worked with a lot of guys from the 823 Red Horse at Hurlburt after Vietnam. Some great guys; new their stuff. Also had some of the best cooks; I was aircrew C-130 gunship unit at the time.
I really like your video. My family has over 200 years of Military service. My father was retired Navy Chief. My great uncle was given a honorary Master Chief on his 90th birthday. My two uncles were Navy. My youngest Son was in the Army in the Stryker brigade. My nephew was in the Air-force. I’m very proud of the Military
Great content! I see what you did with the navy being a 6.9 🤣. Got a 84 on the ASVAB thanks to this channel! Considering special warfare or something in the cyber domain. Got a lot of meditating to do in order to figure out which route I’m taking with my life 🥲.
Aye yooooo. The 6.9 was totally unintentional. lol. I didn’t even catch that. 😅. But congrats on the asvab and hopefully you get a job your hearts in. Good luck. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Same here i never considered special warfare until i saw PJ's (I know how tough the pipeline is, but still i want to push myself) my heart was settled on cyber defense or warfare then i was going to crosstrain to special investigations (I want to mainly do cyber forensics/crime) in the airforce 😂😅 but idk 🤷♂️😅 im still thinking.
I'm old school US Navy , 1985 to 1995 , Operations Specialist . You shouldn't go flank speed and sign a contract for Special Operator . Get a contract for a rating like OS , GM , FC , EW , ST , TM , ET , something in the technical combat area of naval warfare . If you was out of BUDS as a seaman you'll find yourself in navy lymbo and get relegated to some shitty duty . Sign a contract for a good rating , graduate "A" School , go to the fleet and be advanced to Petty Officer Third or Second Class before entering your request for BUDS . Something like 85 to 90% of sailors that even qualify for BUDS ring the bell . You don't want to be an E3 BUDS dropout without a rating . You'll go to sea as an undesignated seaman and work for months to strike for a rating as an E4 . I signed a contract for Operations Specialist at MEPS . I volunteered for the Navy Diver in basic . I was medically declared unfit for diving and submarine duty due to problems in my nasal passages . So I kept to my contract and graduated OS "A" School at Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic in Dam Neck Virginia . I sailed on a DDG , a CG , and served two years shore duty as an MP in Yokosuka Japan . I loved being an Operations Specialist at sea . It was a lot of hours standing watch in the Combat Information Center . It was mostly mental work , scanning radar displays , communicating by radio , and plotting on charts ( maps ) . Sometimes I stood watch on the bridge and lookout stations , informing the officers of the situation .
Remember that combat looks different when you’re in the Navy/ Coast Guard. If a drone or missile strikes surface side, your entire ship is going to be affected, and you’re operating in an environment that is fundamentally inhospitable to human life. That could mean 12-6000 people’s lives are at risk depending on the ship size. On subs, you’re dead if an underwater drone successfully detonates. That’s a very different type of combat than the army will deal with, and fortunately we haven’t seen true naval warfare in the past 80 years. However, if Chinese relationships get truly spicy, we would see an enormous loss of life in Navy. Also Navy boot camp is 10 weeks but the last two weeks are basically sitting around taking classes and being bored.
@ they both operate in water which as far as I know is fundamentally inhospitable to life for both branches, and in war time the coast guard can become the Navy
Hey Jody, for the Navy, you didn’t mention the SEABEES. You should do some research on them. They are the Navy version of Redhorse. Their doctrine come from the Marines, whom they deploy with. And they are also deployed with the SEALS.
@Jodywithawhy The US Navy Seabees were formed in WW2 as Constuction Batallions for building facilities for the Navy and Marines in the Pacific theater . They built in combat zones while under fire , and were armed for defense.
The Marines has many different special forces not just Reconnaissance and MARSOC. The Marines is the smallest yet the most self contained branch in the military; meaning Marine rely on other marines within the branch for support.
MARSOC are Marine Raiders, they are the only special forces in the corps. Recon is not special forces. They fall under FMF and MEU, the USMC has special duty units, security force guards on Naval vessels and American embassies. Marines also have counterterrorism units called FAST
@@garryhinesmon5629MARSOC are not special forces. They are special operations. The only special force in the whole US military are the Special Forces aka the “Green Berets”
Thanks for your service , Brother . I was US Navy from 1985 to 1995 . I sailed on a Guided Missile Destroyer and a Guided Missile Cruiser as an Operations Specialist ( radarman) . I respect all my brothers and sisters at arms . Sailing a warship for months isn't easy duty .
The CG often works with the navy for drug ops, human trafficking. In the navy we rescued major a major ship, oil tanker, that had caught on fire in the Indian Ocean. We rescued stranded people who were stranded on deserted islands.
All are, my father was a member of the army air corps before they split branches . He served in Korea,WW2 and eventually Vietnam with SAC . Hats off to anyone that served with high regard.
My Grandfather was originally Army Air Corps during WWII before being transferred to Air Force. My Grandmother was a Nurse, not really sure which service due to conflicting info on what she said, and someone else saying something different based on a medal she had. My Grandfather’s sister I believe was an Air Force Nurse, her husband was a Coastie. An Uncle of mine was an Army SF in Vietnam. With so many family members I got to know over the years among various services, I’m grateful of their service, and wish some didn’t have to go through what they did during their time, but they served our country to help protect, and defend the ideals of this country, and preserve our freedoms.
The one that he didn’t mention about the Army is Airborne training. I know that all of the other armed forces can apply for jump school, but the training goes through the Army at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Yeah airborne is 10miles a day running. It was pretty easy then we got picked up on the way to RIP. Did I say picked up I mean if We’re lucky our bags go on the truck & we had to chase. 82nd is 18 hour recall so they’re usually there before many
12:00 Coasties saved Chesty Puller at Guadalcanal we also drove the landing craft at D-Day even though the army and navy want to take credit for it. It was a lot more than just convoy escorts. We also saw pretty fierce combat in Vietnam performing joint operations with the marines along rivers.
USCG was also in Vietnam .. Both shallow and deep water operations .. Don’t discount their primary mission, search and rescue .. And they do SAR is some of the most extreme conditions .. From hurricanes to the Bering sea ..
Jody first time watching your videos great content, but in video the Toughest Military Branch you forgot to mention the Marines also have to swim qualification before leaving boot camp. This is because of amphibious warfare . So you can add this on too. Thanks, Old WarDawg
Basic requirements for graduation of MCRD Paris Island and San Diego. Also in the special units it’s big reason for washing out. First test for Recon indoc is swimming all day for a week
My recruiter told me the Marine Corps is the men’s Department of the Navy. I met some of my best life long friends while serving in the Corps. The Marine Corps also has the best dress uniform and hands down the best traditions. A 19 year old Marine can meet a 70 old Marine and those two are immediate brothers. Semper Fi
PT standards for the Navy (on a general bases) are actually a joke and it's fairly obvious when you look at a lot of sailors. That being said, I feel like the Navy carries with it the biggest work load. You're working all the time. Especially during an underway or an eval. This changes with your rate but, for the most part, you're doing nothing but working and deployment life is very isolated. We're not getting shot at (not until recently) but being in the middle of the ocean with barely anyway of contacting your family with little to no space is something, i don't think, the other branches share. At least not to the same degree and not all at once. I wouldn't say it's the worst one but it's definitely underrated with how tough general sailor life can be on your body and mind.
I'll agree with the Marines being the toughest pound for pound. But the army doesn't only fight, it occupies because we have bigger numbers. I was lucky while serving in the signal corps of the army. I had a great job. I was basically AT&T on wheels. Saying all that, id put the army .1 under the Marines.
The USCG is such a unique agency with unique mission set, that it’s so hard to compare them to the DOD services. Coasties can’t do what they do and they can’t do what the Coast Guard does.
Give some respect to the guys in the tanks and the guys in the submarines. Them guys gotta have balls of steel. Even the guys driving the 7 tons need some love.
@@CaptainWillard830nice to hear not all marines are dipshits. From a disabled Army Veteran. Much love. If you get salty over this you are def a marine! Change your tampon. 😂😂😂 Love & respect.
@@giveematug7093 hey Soldier, do you know what A.R.M.Y, stands for. Ain’t Ready for Marines Yet 😂😂😂 Thanks for your service and not getting but hurt that we Marines refer to trash cans, as GI Cans. 🤓 Seriously, I love the Army, served with the 18th Airborne Corps HQ when CJTF 180 Afghanistan was built around its CE. Lieutenant General Dan McNeil, CG 18th ABN Corps/CG CJTF 180, promoted me to Major on the JOC floor in Afghanistan circa 2002. My wife of 31 years is the daughter of a Soldier, Korean War and Vietnam veteran. Her brother served in the 101st.
As a former Marine of 60 years ago, we were trained as a rifleman first and a specialist second. I was in aviation but I trained as a grunt first and a jet engine mechanic, then a flight operations clerk, then finally as an aircraft records clerk all the while maintaining proficiency as a ground forces Marine. Your selection process was fair and accurate.
Because not everyone strives for mediocracy or second best and getting a participation trophy . There are a small number of winners and go getters that are up for a real challenge. "Tough times make Tough people " !!! As a Marine Corps Drill Instructor, I made it as Tough as possible to make the toughest "MARINES"!!
I told both my sons that the hardest part of boot camp was lack of sleep and standing at attention for hours. Running and swimming and going to the obstacle course was easy .
Depends on your definition of tough. There’s the warriors in the army and Marines who live in the dirt, doing the dirty work and supported by a vast logistical tail of troops (who live in TENTS) whose primary job is to keep personnel and equipment in the fight. They arent all SOF. But being at sea in the navy, cooped up on a ship for however long seems pretty tough to me. A person could go stir crazy.
I was in the US Navy from 1985 to 1995 . I served eight years on sea duty and two years on shore duty . Most of the veterans I've met from the other branches ( except Coast Guard ) say that they couldn't conceive living on a ship in the ocean . I've seen two sailors lose their mind and jump overboard .
@@victorwaddell6530 My Brother-in-law was stationed on top of a Mountain in Turkey at a radar site in the early 80's. He was a Clerk in the Air Force. He said everyone had to perform duties like Supply, Recreation and what ever was needed.
As a Gulf War RED HORSE Vet, I REALLY appreciate you acknowledging us as being outside the norm for the Air Force... Most, including within the Air Force, have no clue what RED HORSE is... Spent most of my career deployed in various locations that I have no desire to see again. I do agree with your assessments. The Air Force requirements were pretty marginal for physical fitness and Basic Training, but in RED HORSE, we always exceeded those levels voluntarily because our jobs were VERY physical and often operated beyond the fenceline. Anyway, great job on the video... I'd say it was pretty damn accurate... For those that don't know what RED HORSE is, we have a very similar job function that the Navy Seabees and the Army's Heavy Construction organizations do, with an Airborne contingent, and worked with the other branches on many projects and training.
An example of how tough marine corps boot camp is if you go from the marine corps to any other branch you aren’t required to go through that branches basic training but if you go from any other branch to the marine corps you are required to go through boot camp.
@FFSOD7189 That's not what he said ! He said a marine doesn't have go to any other bootcamp if he changes service , but all services has to go to marine boot camp if they join ! If you would have joined the Marines you would have go e to thier bootcamp
Just because you have to do it again doesn't mean it's harder. From all my conversations with marines it wasn't much different from army bootcamp. Adding AIT depending on MOS can easily make it more difficult. If you were a cook you probably weren't expected to push hard
As an older man, (almost 70), and former USN, (74-84), I want to say...Good Video. Just a note, most people don't know this but the 1st Americans in Vietnam, (not counting the Advisors), was the US Coast Guard.
Jody - thanks for the kiss to my beloved Corps on this, our 249th birthday! I was Marine infantry, so it is impossible to be humble about it, but I do have mad respect for all my American brothers and sisters that put on any branch's uniform to protect and defend this glorious country of ours. God bless America, and may God bless and protect President Donald J. Trump! Semper Fi.
You should read what General Smedley Butler (Marine Corps General 34 years active) had to say about fighting for Wall Street bankers and corporations. See we do not fight for our “glorious country” or freedom nor democracy. We fight for the profits of the elite, to control the raw materials and resources that do not belong to us but belong to others and our corporations need to ever increase their profits and power. I hate to break it to you my dear brother but it’s all propaganda and brainwashing to die for the 1%….. please read his book 📕 and the truth shall set you free 🎉
We all depend on one and other..It's all tuff because of the sacrifices you have to make to serve. We all remember the good and try to forget the bad..The physical part of it is easy when you are in shape...
Obviously As a Big Mass Unit, It's USMC. However, In Specialist Roles - It's US Army Delta Force, US Navy SEALs, and USAF PJs. Both Can Only Be Involved In Very Short, High Intensity Combat, With Limited Duration Missions.
23 years 3 combat tours I worked with every branch. The Marines are tough and bring no creature comforts on deployments a cot or a tent if that I would regulary catch them sleeping out side. The Army would bring tents and cots and usually set up a nice spot but they had a lot of support elements from cooks to laundry services. The marines would always come over to the Army for showers, laundry and a hot meal.The Airforce controlled the skies bringing in supllies and maintaining security at the large LZs they had it made on those city sized bases with resturants and theaters. The Navy mostly stayed on their boats controlling the coast and bringing large equipment ocasionally I would see a Seaman going out with Soldiers doing some kind of joint excercise. The biggest diffrence I see between Marines and Army is the Marines come for a quick fight and the Army comes for a long stay.
Joined the Air Force in 1964, started off in an eight week Flight, but had my head up my butt and got set back when I was in my 5th week to a five week Flight graduated about a week after my original Flight and went to Medic School which was at Gunter AFS at the time. While in Basic we went through some serious training but didn't think it was that bad. After I got out joined the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, went to Corpsman School without going to Boot Camp or having any Navy training, and I ended up being the Class Leader and I had no idea what I was doing or how to wear the uniform and had to depend on my "section leaders" teach me. Couple of years later I received order's to the Marines and had to go through training under real Marine Drlll Instructors at the time and while it was rough it wasn't as bad as I expected.
I did several joint duty assignments. My experience Marines overall the toughest ones, Army second. Air Force and Sailors are the easiest. Having said that the Air Force and navy are the most capable in the world. Army and Marines would not survive without them!
13:00 When I went through Navy basic at Great Lakes in 1992, they didn't give you any options to substitute a running or swimming exericse for another. You had to do the course and perform as they told you to do so. 15:30 As for specialed roles, yes, SEALS are hardcore. But, let's not forget about the Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC), Special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman (SARC), and Navy EOD (EOD). These teams add to the specializatoin score.
Toughest branch, overall, is the Marine Corps. Our basic is the longest and toughest, hell, other branches started emulating Marine Corps basic training. Every Marine a Rifleman, every Marine, down to the band guys, goes to some form of infantry school. MCT is a one month course, that all Marines who are not Infantry go to, it's basically a condensed version of Infantry Training. Also, The Crucible, the hardest training in any boot camp, ever. I've seen it break men down. That all being said, there are individual units in other branches who are tougher than your average Marine. I'd say %90 of all Special Forces are tougher than your average Marine. But Marine Raiders (formerly Force Recon), and Scout Snipers are right up there with SEALS and other hard core Special Forces. However, I am a little biased, I'm a Marine, Dec '97 to Dec '02. Happy Veterans Day.
Navy 1982 to 1988 AZ2 VS-41 and VS-33 two west pacs and squadron life with 350 men was nice because you got to know everyone. We could party with the best of them.
Army infantry basic training is called OSUT (One Station Unit Training). Most of the army goes through basic training and then AIT (Advanced Individual Training). AIT is with different soldiers than the ones you went to basic training with, and its a lot more relaxed. in OSUT, you are with the same guys the whole time and the drill sergeants don't get relaxed until the last few days.
@Jodywithawhy off to your duty station because infantry is its own mission occupation specialy 11B. So the Army effectively has a separate or extended boot camp for infantry. It's tough arguably on par with the Marines
I agree with a lot of what you're saying, however I think the army should should get more points for their specialized roles. Delta force recruits from the top of all special force groups, to include seal team 6, and marine recon. And they also have task force 160th who transport most of the secretive missions. They flew the choppers that got seal team 6 to get Bin Laden
@@josephanderson5164 That has never happened sir 😅. There is no pathway for ST6 to Delta, or Delta to ST6! Why should equal caliber groups try out to each other?
I still question the need for a space force. Why introduce the additional cost and bureaucracy? You'd think this area would naturally be covered by either the Air Force or possibly the Navy if we can actually get ships out in space.
Navy Veteran here, it all depends on the definition of toughness. Some jobs require physical strength, some mental strength, and some both. Sometimes the strength to perform mundane jobs day after day, week after after week, year in year out, is a strength and dedication that some of the more notable performers would not have the determination or desire to endure. Performing a job that you love and can’t wait to go to work the next day, is different than showing up at a job that your enduring because of obligations. And what might seem difficult for one might not be hard at all for others. In any job, showing up, being dependable and doing the best that you can is tough in my book.
I’m just a citizen who never wanted to go into the military simply cuz I didn’t want to put my life on the line n i can admit that. So to everyone in every single branch THANK YOU! Thank you for being selfless and wanting to protect our great country! To all the veterans you deserve so much better than how you’ve been treated and forgotten about when you came back! We should never have homeless veterans or vets struggling at all. It’s despicable on our government to just use you guys for their agenda n wars they get themselves into but would never go fight or send their kids to fight. I pray for all of you! And just know some of us do realize the sacrifices you have made for us! Stay safe and much love!
The coast guard MSSRT (maritime security and safety teams) has some of the hardest qualifications requirements and difficult training to rival those of the Navy Seals and army rangers. And as far as the swimming requirements, I’ve seen over a third the recruits in my boot camp group washed out because they couldn’t pass the swimming requirements.
When it comes to toughness the ability to think and have patience and fight long term its the original and first branch of service, US Army. No other branch has long term fighting ability like the Army. Ranger Scroll or Delta patch on right shoulder that is silent and deadly and effective. I'm old school Army we had Nam DS, pistol belt,jump boots and whistle.. Pov only
I graduated Cost Guard boot camp last month, and I can say it’s different from the Air Force to a massive degree. The training there is the most mentally challenging boot camp. A good example was that my company commander was a Marine, and he told us that his friends from the Marines did boot camp for the Coat Guard, and they said it was more mentally challenging than the Marines’ boot camp. Marines have the physical intensity but the Coast Guard will screw with your mind every second of every day for eight weeks.
All Marines go through some form of Infantry training. If you are not Infantry, you go to MCT, a month long training that is a condensed version of Infantry School. Then we go on to your MOS school. As the saying goes, every Marine a rifleman.
As a former Marine that went to Coast Guard OCS, I want you to really look at what CG has done in our history, we have been involved in every war. For example, In saving private Ryan it was the CG that was driving the landing craft to the beach! we did that throughout WWII
@deathfire096 navy has the lowest at like 10, army is 31 (which you will get severely limited just by that) and basically to be at a good level 50. Also the Army has so much people because it is the most popular branch, and its appealing to people. The marines train so hard for nothing and are if anything worse than the Army. Marines are a bunch of wannabes, Navy is just low intelligence scores, Chair force is like the average civilian job, and the coast guard is basically just law enforcement but militirized.
I was once a fully qualified Joint Officer out of the Pentagon. All of our services have a purpose and a place for our overall capability. The strategic destruction by Navy and Airforce is coupled with the detailed and long term campaigns of our Army and supporting units. We have the biggest toolbox with the most tools hands down, the crux is that not everything really should be a military problem to fix.
Good stuff bro...., but, the fact that you keep referring to Special Operations Units as Special Forces leaves me a bit skeptical. Your father being a an Army lifer, you should know that there's only one Special Forces, and that's the Groups in the US Army. Also Rangers deployed for 20 straight years since 911, and have captured and killed more HVT's than any elite unit out there. Also, our conventional side of the house ain't nothing to sneeze at. The 1st ID ( Big Red One) 25th ID, 10 Mountain Div, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Armored Cavalry Reg., 3rd ID, 11th Airborne, etc. The Army has many units across the board that can aggressively invade, kick @$$, and move to the next sector. 😉
As a former Marine with 6 years of service, even I will admit that the United States Army carries out about 70% of all combat missions. But the Marine corps I believe had the toughest boot camp.
Former Marine infantry here. When I was ran via stretcher to the bird after catching a 7.62 in afghan, it was the PJ’s that jumped out and picked my 195lb body (not including gear) like it was nothing and then immediately started applying aid inside. They were on point and certainly knew their shit. Much respect. They aren’t the ones with whom to f***.
That’s awesome. Thanks for the comment. 🫡
PJ are incredibly tough. I got injured real bad and I had about the same experience.
Doc,in my opinion is the bravest of all..Superman in strength and going out to No Man's Land for the wounded..I am humble...yours very truly Alfonso Cantu USMC
Ppl don't realize how hard the PJ pipeline real is...
*¡all branches have their ongoing pros and cons!*
As an old DeviI Dog I don't stand a chance against a girl scout with a wagon full of caramel delights.
To be fair, it would require superhuman willpower
@chupacabra304 😂😂😂😂
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Good One! I Like it !😅
Face your weaknesses and adapt to overcome!
The Navy Hospital Corpsmen are specially trained to support all Marine forces because the Marines do not have a medical section.
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Well no shit the Marines are a small department of the Navy they are the Navys land sailors 😅😅😅 that's why they are called the few and the proud 😅😅😅😅😅
Many a “DOC” has won the Medal of Honor.
Thanks Doc
Semper FI Doc! Sgt. Adam Morris, USMC
Semper Doc! CPL Ledford USMC veteran
Every military branch has proven themselves tough when the chips are down. Physical toughness is showy but it’s mental toughness that’s more often than not that makes the difference.
Marines have the most of both 🦅🌎⚓️
This guy absolutely was talking about the Physicality of everything.
He failed to take in consideration the 82nd 1O1st 5O1st Airborne units who are on go 24/7 around the world.
They are the definition of instant lethality.
@@numberwahnn6 month rotations in Iraq while the Army did 12-15....
The marine corps is so small, it is easy to be selective.
But, when you have large scale combat, the marines will never be able to scale up, and never be able to be more than a niche force that can't sustain themselves
@@charleswilliams2675mf the title literally says branch
Happy Veterans Day brother. This old Devil Dog especially appreciates the extra love you showed the Marine Corps.
Those who has never experienced military service will never understand the commitment of those who have.
I want to join the marine Corp once I graduate high school
@ make sure you get a job that you can use when you get out. Use your head and get as much college in while you are enlisted. Even if you think you are going to make a career out of the military, things happen and plans change. Set yourself up for success.
@gwendolyngade Do yourself a favor and get as much physical training in as you can ahead of time. Especially running. And definitely look into getting training in a specialized field that fits you. Whatever that may be, they have just about every job you can think of. So get yourself trained in something that will also be useful in the civilian world when and if you decide to get out after your initial hitch. For instance I did electronics in the Navy and I had people lining up to give me job offers when it came close to my time to get out. The same thing happens to pretty much everyone with skills training in medical/mechanical/air traffic control/etc. It would take a week to list all the different jobs they have. Don't let your recruiter buffalo you into just any old thing. Demand a guaranteed school, in writing, before you sign. Trust me they absolutely want you to sign up, that's a recruiter's job. So you actually hold the.cards in that part of it. Tell them you're not signing up until they guarantee you, in writing, that you're going to the school you want - provided your test scores qualify you for it if course. But even with only average test scores you'll still have a huge option of different jobs. ANY veteran will confirm what I'm telling you. I would also HIGHLY recommend you find some Marine Corps veterans and talk to them, get their advice. And obviously preferably people who have served recently. Although the old school folks can certainly share a lot of valuable information as well. If you don't know any Marines just look up your local VFW hall, walk in and introduce yourself and tell them what you're doing and that you'd like to talk to some folks that have served in the Corps and I guarantee you that they will respect that and be happy to help you out. Best of luck!
@@gwendolyngade5714 another word of advice, DO NOT g open contract and get your mos of choice in writing.
@@youmadbro7733 Absolutely. I retired after 21 years in the Army. All as 11B (Infantryman). After retirement I got lucky and got a decent job. But most don't. So take the advice. It's nothing but the truth.
Toughest? Who cares? Join the one that best aligns with your ambitions, interests, and goals.
for some, that equates to joining the toughest. That's literally why i joined the Marines. They were the toughest. It comes down to seeing if you have what it takes to be the best.
Least Marine mindset I’ve ever heard
Best advice for youngsters in this string. DH is right. Discover what your greatest passion is and make it your life. Doing what you love to do, you'll never really work a single day because every day will be fun. Prepare carefully and go for it. - 79 yo naval aviation Vietnam vet
And gets laid the most.
It’s like Hogwarts. Which house/branch fits you best. 😂😂😂😂
To all my brothers and sisters across the various branches of our great military, I deeply appreciate and honor your unwavering dedication to our country.
Your insights into the unique characteristics, strengths, and readiness of the various military branches are impressive. As a veteran of the Marine Corps with 12 years of service, I must extend my personal heartfelt appreciation to the Air Force. Some of the most memorable moments during my time in the Marines were spent on Air Force bases. Whether it was Kadena, Clark, Luke AFB, Nellis AFB, McDill, or others, we were treated like royalty. The accommodations, dining options, and special services were top-notch. I was so pampered that I briefly contemplated switching over and donning the Air Force blue, especially after spending two weeks at Kadena and dreading the month in the field I had hanging over my head afterwards. God Bless our military and our country. 🇺🇸
Rah my first marine corps ball was on kadena
Retired Army 20 years active service disabled veteran Infantry / Airborne / Ranger, 5 knee replacement surgeries, I wanted to be all I can be, wanted to be in the front lines.
Yeah bro i feel you. I was Navy first and then staid at Misawa AFB and i thought I was in a hotel.
@@eddieBoxerbrother thank you for fighting the good fight and not leaving no man behind. Rangers are the stuff of legends, and you have all the battle scars to show. Because highspeed ones like you, people can sleep good at night.❤
So, if you had to pick someone to provide you with close air support you'd pick the Air Force?? You've obviously never been in combat.
Coast guard was a very valuable asset in Vietnam. Gunships saved a lot of soldiers and marines
That wasn't the Navy?
Everyone has a mission, SEMPER FI!
Absolutely. They each have a primary mission and nobody does it matter!
@eharris3021 nobody does it better is what you ment to say. That's right
My boxing coach used to be a marine in semper FL
The Coast Guard falls under the Navy under time of War. They were active in WWI and WWII Korea and Vietnam. Many landing Craft in WWII were handled by a Coast Guardsmen. One Douglas Munroe won the Medal of Honor in WWII
Many believe they have the second hardest boot camp in Cape May.
@@bfe2023That is what we are told at Boot Camp, but I find that hard to believe.
Coast Guard history goes back to the founding of the nation. First as the Revenue Marine, later as the Revenue Cutter Service they helped during operation anaconda: the blockade during the Civil War. They served in the Spanish American War , convoy duty in WW1 & 2, Korea and Vietnam. I have left out duties due to failing memory
I was in the Coast Guard in the gulf war. We went from DOT to DOD during that time
I was in the Coast guard in the early 90's and was on a 44 MLB in Brookings, OR., which takes a lot of balls to go out when it is extremely rough weather. I also went to ASM ( Aviation Survival Man) A school and that was no joke my friend. trained with the Seals at Pensacola, FL. I did not hear him mention the ASM guys and what they go through.
Jody - I was in both Army and Navy (several years in Nat Guard as well). I was prejudice at first but have to say to "Bravo" - well done and thought-out content.
Thank-you to all the Branches of Service... They make America Awesome. 🇺🇸
As a retired Coastie, thanks for the placement. And the specialized units are tough but it was my best time in the service. Semper Paratus 👊🏾🇺🇸
Joined the AF because of you, leaving Nov 19th for Biomedical Equipment Tech. Thank you for your videos.
Ayeee. Big congrats and I appreciate the support. Wishing you success on your journey. 🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽
The day I leave Tech School to the operational! 3E9X1 over here!
Very best wishes to you in the Air Force. I have two recommendations. First, continually keep yourself physically fit, no matter what. Second, continually keep yourself mentally fit, no matter what. Take your required training courses and "some." I believe there is an interservice correspondence courses. Take courses from other branches that you can mentally build from..I took infantry and leadership while on active duty; when I joined the Army reserves, I also took courses in logistics and other areas. Mentally build yourself.. Don't let anyone discourage you from becoming your best. Set a personal high standard for yourself.
I'm USMC so I cant speak for the AF, but cherish the awful times you have there. Time will fly and you will miss it when its time to leave. I dont know you but I'm proud of your service
@@moistcrevice2043 Congratulations on your decision. GOD bless you my fellow citizen
Your name is Jody and you make military content, now that is irony.
My dad was army. Lol
@@Jodywithawhy Did the MTI's give you $hit for that at BMT ?
Not too much. But everyone has called me Jody since basic.
@Jodywithawhy well you definitely would never hear the end of it at Parris Island. " So you like to ruin marriages? Isn't that right recruit ? "
@@jamilsalih9724 the stories of Jody aren’t told heavily in the Air Force. My dad was army and told me all about it. I learned more about Jody from him than the Air Force teaches.
Jody ive been watching you videos for 7 months now and I just signed my contract to leave on Jan 21st for Fire protection. Thank you for all the good information 🔥
Ayeee. Big congrats and I’m glad I could help. Getting Fire is almost impossible so good job and good luck. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
I'm leaving on Jan 28th for aerospace medical service
I leave to bootcamp on jan 14th for expeditionary firefighting & rescue specialist 🔥
leaving november 12th space systems operations
@@orlandov_35 Good luck man you leave next week !
MARSOC: When being a Marine just ain't good enough.
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Discount SF.
I know something that is harder than MARSOC!
THE TEAMSTERS!
Damn Str8! Oorahhh
@@Phan-Xu With Jimmy Hoffa
Former Devil Dog DRILL INSTRUCTOR; this was an outstanding video....thanx SEMPER FIDELIS
This is a good breakdown. Thanks for adding the CG, we usually get left out. Great video!!!
Bro imagine in 10 years the US Space Force rolls out a Special Forces unit called Ultra Guardians or something and they’re trained and equipped to fight an otherworldly force 💀
And all the other branches respect the hell outta them. 😂😂😂.
"Space Marines" 😂😂
That would certainly be something to see. 🚀 👽
I would love to see that! 😅🤣
Ultra Marines
really appreciate how informative the content is and how you don't just give the hyped up "disney land" version of how the military works like a lot of people do, really helped me with knowing which afscs to list, and i just got my ship date for january 28th working cyber warfare. I was going to ask if you knew any information about the job as all information i could get from my recruiter is the shreds for it can be anything from IT to hacking
I’m honestly not too familiar. All of the cyber jobs to me sound the same, so I would definitely lead you astray. lol. I think the best thing to do in this case is either wait for tech school or check out this site. foreverwingman.com/career_fields/1b4x1-cyber-warfare-operations/
Coast Guard. Every time those guys go out its real.
Happy Veteran's day! Thanks for your service! Great video.
I agree to this agree. The Marines have the toughest boot camp hands down. When it comes down to higher levels like tier one units, the Army is second to none. War history; The Army fought the Nazis in Europe and fought the Japanese Army in the Pacific. The Army fought with General George Washington in the revolutionary war. The Army was deployed to fight in the civil war especially the battle at Gettysburg. When it comes to the amphibious warfare...the Marines are bad asses. However, The US Army was involved in the biggest amphibious assault in history on D-DAY. the US Army have divisions of Airborne Units. I agree that The devil dogs have the toughest boot camp, however, the Army have more options when it comes down to warfare. The Army is the largest branch and the Marines is the smallest branch in the US military. I will never knock the Jarheads because they are bad asses in their own right.
ARMY.
THIS IS ABOUT MODERN MILITARY. NOT REVOLUTION OR CIVIL WAR.
The army only had 2 of the 5 beaches on D-Day. The Marines landed at Guadalcanal, Saipan, Makin, Guam, Peleliu, New Britian, Okinawa, and many others
THATS WHAT IM SAYING, HOOAH!!
Don’t forget all those battles, the Navy was present as well. They’ve learned since 1775 having a Navy is assential because 90% global trade is by sea. We must secure and defend our sea lines of communications, that was the strategy between the British in the Revolutionary War, Mexican American war, Spanish American war, war of 1812, civil war, ww1 and ww2, not to mention the quasi wars. The navy has joined forces with the Army on several occasions.
Anyone who volunteered for the military has a great job and should be honored and respected!
Definitely the Marines. I was in the AF and while I'm riding onto base from my condo on the pier. In a Chartered van they are forming a circle spraying each other with pepper spray then having to fight their way out of the circle. Mind you its 8am on a Tuesday in September. this is just what they were doing that morning before lunch. Lol.
Probably mp training they have to get pepper sprayed same thing with any branch military police
glad I never had to do that shit while I was in, but now that I've been a gross civilian again that sounds fun as fuck. lol even if I'm suffering I get to watch you do it next, priceless. Thank you for sharing that story.
Very well said my man. Exactly what I was gonna say
@Blahblaa66.e not a movie. Annapolis 2005.
That's part of the MCMAP (or was, not sure anymore, I have been out since '02), basically hand to hand combat training. I was an instructor. IT can get pretty crazy for the more advanced stuff.
The Marine Corps has a higher floor than the Army but the Army has a higher ceiling.
Well said.
No.
Where did you end up
wtf are you talking about? Marine Corps has just as high of a ceiling. I bet any Marine Raiders could make it through Rangers and Green Berets course
@ig0ty0ur6ix4
No other force can match the Marine Corps, in every clime and place!
First of all thank you to all our veterans regardless of branch of service, this was well done my grandson wants to join the military this helped him decide. A medical condition kept me out the service but my father was a Marine and he along with four of his brothers saw combat in WW2. One aspect of service you might want to consider adding to this analysis is the lasting core values instilled in the recruit by each branch. I feel I and my two brothers were reared as Marines by my father, whether it was the Marine buzz cut, the love of country moral commitment to do what is right, how to make morally right decisions under stress, moral courage, self discipline, respect for others were part of my daily training as a boy. These and many other core values were learned/honed in my father as a Marine and became part of his parenting philosophy. So although I am not a Marine I was taught the moral values of a Marine which my father lived until his death. Semper fi.
Thank you for you honesty! Semper Fi ABY! OORAH
The Army has the most battle streamers of all branches.
The Army is the oldest and largest branch.
Army Infantry OSUT is essentially the longest basic training at 22 weeks.
True. The Army combat arms field has extremely high capabilities but the Army tends to not boast about it on the media. When people join, they'll see.
@@jojodelivery5916 The Army is not good in propaganda and promoting itself.
I was Air Force 22 years. I think every branch is tough and has their stuff squared. I would hate to even think about facing any US combat Branch. I would have be honored to have served with any branch, because they each know how to get the missioned accomplished. Respect the All Branches, cause they will get the job done and take care of their people. U.S. A. all the Way!!
Thank you for your service and content.
No problem at all. Thanks for watching and supporting. 🙌🏽
There is no branch of service that deploy more and for longer periods than the navy, and at that every time they go out they are armed. Historically the U.S. Navy has been engaged more than any other branch of service, except the coast guard, they save lives everyday
Agreed. In today's Navy, you get underway for a 6 month deployment and come back ten months later. The deployment time could be spent in forward deployed areas with the possibility of limited or no port calls. Go Navy!!
Try a 1 year deployment that gets extended to 18 months. Army easily has the longest deployments. They are dreadful too
@@texassports6562 I've heard the the guard does back to back deployments, meaning two years, or possibly three with a 1.5 each. I don't know, I was army.
I hear you about the army deployments, but in the navy that is the norm during war or peace, ships must leave home go into harms way everyday, and stay until relieved.
If soldiers and Marines were on ships and found themselves in intense ship battles, you definitely see a lot of desertion from those "tough" land grunts 😜
Happy Birthday to all Marines.Happy Veteran’s Day to all. Proud Mom to f a marine.😊
Semper Fi 67-70.
Back in the mid 80's I enlisted in the Navy because I wanted to be a Hospital Corpsman and be assigned to the Marines. Navy bootcamp was fairly easy, after my A school, I went to Camp Pendleton for Field Medical Service School, which is a mini Marine Corps bootcamp with nights and weekends off. Hands down, that was the more difficult training.
Corpsmen had our utmost respect. We had their backs because we knew they always had ours.
@@Leatherneck1057 I miss my Marines. Best times!!
I do as well Marine, I'm 78 now and miss them 24-7
I am not trying to be bias because I served in the Marines as an Infantryman, but the physical conditioning doesn't stop when you complete basic training; it will continue, especially in the combat arms fields, as long as you are in the Marines..The psychological conditioning doesn't stop either. When you have to undergo stress-related training, you will come to understand that it is expected.. Marines don't forget their military experiences or being part of a brotherhood. It is the deep respects we have as Marines. No matter what type of BS we may have to deal with, we deeply respect the Marine Corps.
I have respects for the other branches but, I have to say that the Army has definitely some tough brothers and sisters because many are in the combat arms or combat support.. Since the Marines work, operationally, with the Navy, I also have deep respect for Navy brothers and sisters. The Navy is a powerful maritime branch; more powerful than most even realize.
The Coast Guard boot camp is the closest to Marine boot camp. I went to Paris Island 1967 Vietnam Vet. My son is a Chief in the Coast Guard. We need each person and each branch of service. All working together is America's freedom. GOD BLESS ONE AND ALL!
I’m gonna be a Coastie. The special Teams are Under ME-S maritime Enforcement specialist. Making you DOD and a DHS federal officer. Their special teams are TACLET and then MSRT. Which I will be going for.
That’s cool you get both DOD and DGS qualifications. Thanks for the info.
Im going to MEPS this Friday for USCG 😂
I'm currently in the CG, tough but an amazing experience!
Coast Guard is a great choice
Don't forget about the DOG teams and there are Coasties that are SEALs
Outstanding video. As a Retired Viet Nam Air Force 555 Red Horse Engineering veteran, I really enjoyed this branch comparison. Phu Cat AFB was attacked at least 3x while I was in country. (1967-68) We had to gear up and hit the bunker. We were not soft.
Worked with a lot of guys from the 823 Red Horse at Hurlburt after Vietnam. Some great guys; new their stuff. Also had some of the best cooks; I was aircrew C-130 gunship unit at the time.
I really like your video. My family has over 200 years of Military service. My father was retired Navy Chief. My great uncle was given a honorary Master Chief on his 90th birthday. My two uncles were Navy. My youngest Son was in the Army in the Stryker brigade. My nephew was in the Air-force. I’m very proud of the Military
Great content! I see what you did with the navy being a 6.9 🤣. Got a 84 on the ASVAB thanks to this channel! Considering special warfare or something in the cyber domain. Got a lot of meditating to do in order to figure out which route I’m taking with my life 🥲.
Aye yooooo. The 6.9 was totally unintentional. lol. I didn’t even catch that. 😅. But congrats on the asvab and hopefully you get a job your hearts in. Good luck. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
Same here i never considered special warfare until i saw PJ's (I know how tough the pipeline is, but still i want to push myself) my heart was settled on cyber defense or warfare then i was going to crosstrain to special investigations (I want to mainly do cyber forensics/crime) in the airforce 😂😅 but idk 🤷♂️😅 im still thinking.
Be careful. If you get booted out of buds you’ll have slim options on what rate you’ll be working for the remainder of your contract
I'm old school US Navy , 1985 to 1995 , Operations Specialist . You shouldn't go flank speed and sign a contract for Special Operator . Get a contract for a rating like OS , GM , FC , EW , ST , TM , ET , something in the technical combat area of naval warfare . If you was out of BUDS as a seaman you'll find yourself in navy lymbo and get relegated to some shitty duty . Sign a contract for a good rating , graduate "A" School , go to the fleet and be advanced to Petty Officer Third or Second Class before entering your request for BUDS . Something like 85 to 90% of sailors that even qualify for BUDS ring the bell . You don't want to be an E3 BUDS dropout without a rating . You'll go to sea as an undesignated seaman and work for months to strike for a rating as an E4 . I signed a contract for Operations Specialist at MEPS . I volunteered for the Navy Diver in basic . I was medically declared unfit for diving and submarine duty due to problems in my nasal passages . So I kept to my contract and graduated OS "A" School at Fleet Combat Training Center Atlantic in Dam Neck Virginia . I sailed on a DDG , a CG , and served two years shore duty as an MP in Yokosuka Japan . I loved being an Operations Specialist at sea . It was a lot of hours standing watch in the Combat Information Center . It was mostly mental work , scanning radar displays , communicating by radio , and plotting on charts ( maps ) . Sometimes I stood watch on the bridge and lookout stations , informing the officers of the situation .
Remember that combat looks different when you’re in the Navy/ Coast Guard. If a drone or missile strikes surface side, your entire ship is going to be affected, and you’re operating in an environment that is fundamentally inhospitable to human life. That could mean 12-6000 people’s lives are at risk depending on the ship size. On subs, you’re dead if an underwater drone successfully detonates.
That’s a very different type of combat than the army will deal with, and fortunately we haven’t seen true naval warfare in the past 80 years. However, if Chinese relationships get truly spicy, we would see an enormous loss of life in Navy.
Also Navy boot camp is 10 weeks but the last two weeks are basically sitting around taking classes and being bored.
You should not use the Navy and the Coast Guard as interchangeable terms. They are completely separate branches, with different jurisdictions.
@ they both operate in water which as far as I know is fundamentally inhospitable to life for both branches, and in war time the coast guard can become the Navy
Hey Jody, for the Navy, you didn’t mention the SEABEES. You should do some research on them. They are the Navy version of Redhorse. Their doctrine come from the Marines, whom they deploy with. And they are also deployed with the SEALS.
Love me some SEABEES!!!!!! What’s not to love they build they fight.
I have never heard of them. Thanks for the info. I’ll check them out. 🤙🏽
@Jodywithawhy The US Navy Seabees were formed in WW2 as Constuction Batallions for building facilities for the Navy and Marines in the Pacific theater . They built in combat zones while under fire , and were armed for defense.
Yeah my Grandfather was a Seabee in WW2. Bad to the bone.
The Marines has many different special forces not just Reconnaissance and MARSOC. The Marines is the smallest yet the most self contained branch in the military; meaning Marine rely on other marines within the branch for support.
Marines have " NO Special Forces"
The Marines are the smallest in the DOD, but there are more Marines at Camp Pendelton than in the entire CG.
MARSOC are Marine Raiders, they are the only special forces in the corps. Recon is not special forces. They fall under FMF and MEU, the USMC has special duty units, security force guards on Naval vessels and American embassies. Marines also have counterterrorism units called FAST
@@garryhinesmon5629MARSOC are not special forces. They are special operations. The only special force in the whole US military are the Special Forces aka the “Green Berets”
I agree somewhat. The Marines are attached to the US Navy.
I am a Marine and Army Reservist. I really respect the Navy. Remember, every time a ship sets sail, it operates on a war footing.
Thanks for your service , Brother . I was US Navy from 1985 to 1995 . I sailed on a Guided Missile Destroyer and a Guided Missile Cruiser as an Operations Specialist ( radarman) . I respect all my brothers and sisters at arms . Sailing a warship for months isn't easy duty .
The CG often works with the navy for drug ops, human trafficking. In the navy we rescued major a major ship, oil tanker, that had caught on fire in the Indian Ocean. We rescued stranded people who were stranded on deserted islands.
All are, my father was a member of the army air corps before they split branches . He served in Korea,WW2 and eventually Vietnam with SAC .
Hats off to anyone that served with high regard.
Really agree with the Devil Dogs ratings and the navy’s good job sight this video
thank you, for this information, it s gonna come in handy when I decide to serve.
Don't Forget Chuck Norris started
as a USAF SP, In South Korea!
And made a movie with Lee Marvin as a Delta Force Operator.
Aww snap microphone drop....Chuck Norris was Air Force.
My son joined the Us Army last October. I'm really proud of him! ❤
I Became an Airman on October 16th. Currently at tech school for Ground Transportation. Thank you Jody!!!
No problem. Congratulations and good luck on your future success. 🙌🏽🙌🏽
My Grandfather was originally Army Air Corps during WWII before being transferred to Air Force. My Grandmother was a Nurse, not really sure which service due to conflicting info on what she said, and someone else saying something different based on a medal she had. My Grandfather’s sister I believe was an Air Force Nurse, her husband was a Coastie. An Uncle of mine was an Army SF in Vietnam. With so many family members I got to know over the years among various services, I’m grateful of their service, and wish some didn’t have to go through what they did during their time, but they served our country to help protect, and defend the ideals of this country, and preserve our freedoms.
The one that he didn’t mention about the Army is Airborne training. I know that all of the other armed forces can apply for jump school, but the training goes through the Army at Fort Benning, Georgia.
Yeah airborne is 10miles a day running. It was pretty easy then we got picked up on the way to RIP. Did I say picked up I mean if We’re lucky our bags go on the truck & we had to chase. 82nd is 18 hour recall so they’re usually there before many
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Coasties saved Chesty Puller at Guadalcanal
we also drove the landing craft at D-Day even though the army and navy want to take credit for it.
It was a lot more than just convoy escorts.
We also saw pretty fierce combat in Vietnam performing joint operations with the marines along rivers.
Happy Veteran's Day. I totally enjoyed your personal assessment. Bravo Zulu sir.
USCG was also in Vietnam .. Both shallow and deep water operations .. Don’t discount their primary mission, search and rescue .. And they do SAR is some of the most extreme conditions .. From hurricanes to the Bering sea ..
Marines aren't a branch, but a breed of Warriors. Every Marine is a basic rifleman/woman. Ooh Rah Semper Fi MFs.
Jody first time watching your videos great content, but in video the Toughest Military Branch you forgot to mention the Marines also have to swim qualification before leaving boot camp. This is because of amphibious warfare . So you can add this on too.
Thanks, Old WarDawg
Oh snap. I didn’t see that anywhere when looking into it. Thanks for the info. 🤙🏽
Basic requirements for graduation of MCRD Paris Island and San Diego.
Also in the special units it’s big reason for washing out. First test for Recon indoc is swimming all day for a week
My recruiter told me the Marine Corps is the men’s Department of the Navy. I met some of my best life long friends while serving in the Corps.
The Marine Corps also has the best dress uniform and hands down the best traditions. A 19 year old Marine can meet a 70 old Marine and those two are immediate brothers.
Semper Fi
PT standards for the Navy (on a general bases) are actually a joke and it's fairly obvious when you look at a lot of sailors. That being said, I feel like the Navy carries with it the biggest work load. You're working all the time. Especially during an underway or an eval. This changes with your rate but, for the most part, you're doing nothing but working and deployment life is very isolated. We're not getting shot at (not until recently) but being in the middle of the ocean with barely anyway of contacting your family with little to no space is something, i don't think, the other branches share. At least not to the same degree and not all at once.
I wouldn't say it's the worst one but it's definitely underrated with how tough general sailor life can be on your body and mind.
I'll agree with the Marines being the toughest pound for pound.
But the army doesn't only fight, it occupies because we have bigger numbers.
I was lucky while serving in the signal corps of the army. I had a great job. I was basically AT&T on wheels.
Saying all that, id put the army .1 under the Marines.
The USCG is such a unique agency with unique mission set, that it’s so hard to compare them to the DOD services. Coasties can’t do what they do and they can’t do what the Coast Guard does.
"Coasties" have served in combat from & including WW1 to Afghanistan - from escorting troop ships to MILSAR to MARSEC/Port Security
@@baronedipiemonte3990and many more if you include the many significamt actions of the revenue marine
USCG vet, 2 wks out of Boot I was pulling bodies out of the water at my first SAR station
Coasties don't get the recognition or respect that they deserve . US Navy veteran here .
@@michaelbrown4490 ditto or pretty close for sure . Great lakes SAR. 👍
For the Coast Guard it is a 100m swim to pass. The Annex X (rescue swimmer/ AST program [what im in] is a 500m swim, among other tasks)
Thanks for the clarification. 🙌🏽
Give some respect to the guys in the tanks and the guys in the submarines. Them guys gotta have balls of steel. Even the guys driving the 7 tons need some love.
Former Marine here. Every branch of our military has proven themselves. They all have my respect and love.
Semper Fi, my fellow Marine! Once a Marine, Always a Marine!
@@CaptainWillard830nice to hear not all marines are dipshits.
From a disabled Army Veteran. Much love.
If you get salty over this you are def a marine! Change your tampon. 😂😂😂
Love & respect.
@@giveematug7093 hey Soldier, do you know what A.R.M.Y, stands for. Ain’t Ready for Marines Yet 😂😂😂
Thanks for your service and not getting but hurt that we Marines refer to trash cans, as GI Cans. 🤓
Seriously, I love the Army, served with the 18th Airborne Corps HQ when CJTF 180 Afghanistan was built around its CE. Lieutenant General Dan McNeil, CG 18th ABN Corps/CG CJTF 180, promoted me to Major on the JOC floor in Afghanistan circa 2002. My wife of 31 years is the daughter of a Soldier, Korean War and Vietnam veteran. Her brother served in the 101st.
As a former Marine of 60 years ago, we were trained as a rifleman first and a specialist second. I was in aviation but I trained as a grunt first and a jet engine mechanic, then a flight operations clerk, then finally as an aircraft records clerk all the while maintaining proficiency as a ground forces Marine. Your selection process was fair and accurate.
there is a resason, we ARE the FEW AND PROUD !! SEMPER FI....excellent video
Why bother joining the toughest when they get paid the same? The smart move would be pick the easiest in the start and in the long haul.
Because people have different motivations other than money (not to knock what I assume is something that's important to you)
Because not everyone strives for mediocracy or second best and getting a participation trophy . There are a small number of winners and go getters that are up for a real challenge. "Tough times make Tough people " !!! As a Marine Corps Drill Instructor, I made it as Tough as possible to make the toughest "MARINES"!!
@DamienAOrtiz Just put the crayons in the bag bro.
@@nedisahonkeynooo!! We need them out! 🫡 i'm Just messing with you btw
I told both my sons that the hardest part of boot camp was lack of sleep and standing at attention for hours. Running and swimming and going to the obstacle course was easy .
Depends on your definition of tough. There’s the warriors in the army and Marines who live in the dirt, doing the dirty work and supported by a vast logistical tail of troops (who live in TENTS) whose primary job is to keep personnel and equipment in the fight. They arent all SOF.
But being at sea in the navy, cooped up on a ship for however long seems pretty tough to me. A person could go stir crazy.
Especially Sub duty. Talk about mental toughness
I was in the US Navy from 1985 to 1995 . I served eight years on sea duty and two years on shore duty . Most of the veterans I've met from the other branches ( except Coast Guard ) say that they couldn't conceive living on a ship in the ocean . I've seen two sailors lose their mind and jump overboard .
@@victorwaddell6530 My Brother-in-law was stationed on top of a Mountain in Turkey at a radar site in the early 80's. He was a Clerk in the Air Force. He said everyone had to perform duties like Supply, Recreation and what ever was needed.
@ramman5784 Thanks for his service . Living on a mountain top in a foreign country couldn't have been easy duty .
@@ramman5784 oh, sub guys. they always like to let folks know they’re the smartest one in the room.
As a Gulf War RED HORSE Vet, I REALLY appreciate you acknowledging us as being outside the norm for the Air Force... Most, including within the Air Force, have no clue what RED HORSE is... Spent most of my career deployed in various locations that I have no desire to see again. I do agree with your assessments. The Air Force requirements were pretty marginal for physical fitness and Basic Training, but in RED HORSE, we always exceeded those levels voluntarily because our jobs were VERY physical and often operated beyond the fenceline. Anyway, great job on the video... I'd say it was pretty damn accurate... For those that don't know what RED HORSE is, we have a very similar job function that the Navy Seabees and the Army's Heavy Construction organizations do, with an Airborne contingent, and worked with the other branches on many projects and training.
An example of how tough marine corps boot camp is if you go from the marine corps to any other branch you aren’t required to go through that branches basic training but if you go from any other branch to the marine corps you are required to go through boot camp.
Not true! I went through Army Boot, then joined the AF and was not required to go to AF Boot.
@ that is correct but if you had chosen to go from the army to the marines corps you would have been required to go through boot camp
@FFSOD7189 That's not what he said ! He said a marine doesn't have go to any other bootcamp if he changes service , but all services has to go to marine boot camp if they join ! If you would have joined the Marines you would have go e to thier bootcamp
Just because you have to do it again doesn't mean it's harder.
From all my conversations with marines it wasn't much different from army bootcamp. Adding AIT depending on MOS can easily make it more difficult. If you were a cook you probably weren't expected to push hard
As an older man, (almost 70), and former USN, (74-84), I want to say...Good Video. Just a note, most people don't know this but the 1st Americans in Vietnam, (not counting the Advisors), was the US Coast Guard.
Jody - thanks for the kiss to my beloved Corps on this, our 249th birthday! I was Marine infantry, so it is impossible to be humble about it, but I do have mad respect for all my American brothers and sisters that put on any branch's uniform to protect and defend this glorious country of ours. God bless America, and may God bless and protect President Donald J. Trump!
Semper Fi.
Screw Trump!
You should read what General Smedley Butler (Marine Corps General 34 years active) had to say about fighting for Wall Street bankers and corporations. See we do not fight for our “glorious country” or freedom nor democracy. We fight for the profits of the elite, to control the raw materials and resources that do not belong to us but belong to others and our corporations need to ever increase their profits and power. I hate to break it to you my dear brother but it’s all propaganda and brainwashing to die for the 1%….. please read his book 📕 and the truth shall set you free 🎉
We all depend on one and other..It's all tuff because of the sacrifices you have to make to serve. We all remember the good and try to forget the bad..The physical part of it is easy when you are in shape...
Obviously As a Big Mass Unit, It's USMC.
However, In Specialist Roles - It's US Army Delta Force,
US Navy SEALs, and USAF PJs.
Both Can Only Be Involved In Very Short, High Intensity Combat, With Limited Duration Missions.
Never Underestimate USAF SPs (Chuck Norris Started Out As a SP In Tough South Korea.
Navy SWCCs are badass boat operators . What about EODs and Sappers ?
23 years 3 combat tours I worked with every branch. The Marines are tough and bring no creature comforts on deployments a cot or a tent if that I would regulary catch them sleeping out side. The Army would bring tents and cots and usually set up a nice spot but they had a lot of support elements from cooks to laundry services.
The marines would always come over to the Army for showers, laundry and a hot meal.The Airforce controlled the skies bringing in supllies and maintaining security at the large LZs they had it made on those city sized bases with resturants and theaters. The Navy mostly stayed on their boats controlling the coast and bringing large equipment ocasionally I would see a Seaman going out with Soldiers doing some kind of joint excercise.
The biggest diffrence I see between Marines and Army is the Marines come for a quick fight and the Army comes for a long stay.
Joined the Air Force in 1964, started off in an eight week Flight, but had my head up my butt and got set back when I was in my 5th week to a five week Flight graduated about a week after my original Flight and went to Medic School which was at Gunter AFS at the time.
While in Basic we went through some serious training but didn't think it was that bad.
After I got out joined the Navy as a Hospital Corpsman, went to Corpsman School without going to Boot Camp or having any Navy training, and I ended up being the Class Leader and I had no idea what I was doing or how to wear the uniform and had to depend on my "section leaders" teach me.
Couple of years later I received order's to the Marines and had to go through training under real Marine Drlll Instructors at the time and while it was rough it wasn't as bad as I expected.
I did several joint duty assignments. My experience Marines overall the toughest ones, Army second. Air Force and Sailors are the easiest. Having said that the Air Force and navy are the most capable in the world. Army and Marines would not survive without them!
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So you say Toyota the Army and Navy were already surviving before the other branches were created so you say 😅
Too bad you have no idea what you’re talking about. Adult for soldier is completely and totally self-sufficient with his other three men.
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When I went through Navy basic at Great Lakes in 1992, they didn't give you any options to substitute a running or swimming exericse for another. You had to do the course and perform as they told you to do so.
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As for specialed roles, yes, SEALS are hardcore. But, let's not forget about the Special Warfare Combatant-craft Crewmen (SWCC), Special amphibious reconnaissance corpsman (SARC), and Navy EOD (EOD). These teams add to the specializatoin score.
Toughest branch, overall, is the Marine Corps. Our basic is the longest and toughest, hell, other branches started emulating Marine Corps basic training. Every Marine a Rifleman, every Marine, down to the band guys, goes to some form of infantry school. MCT is a one month course, that all Marines who are not Infantry go to, it's basically a condensed version of Infantry Training.
Also, The Crucible, the hardest training in any boot camp, ever. I've seen it break men down.
That all being said, there are individual units in other branches who are tougher than your average Marine. I'd say %90 of all Special Forces are tougher than your average Marine. But Marine Raiders (formerly Force Recon), and Scout Snipers are right up there with SEALS and other hard core Special Forces.
However, I am a little biased, I'm a Marine, Dec '97 to Dec '02.
Happy Veterans Day.
Navy 1982 to 1988 AZ2 VS-41 and VS-33 two west pacs and squadron life with 350 men was nice because you got to know everyone. We could party with the best of them.
I arrived at Marine Bootcamp on 6.4.86, graduated 8.22.86. It was surprisingly violent, physical, not PC. I made it, Semper Fi
P.I 10/3/67 medically retired 3 years later, Semper Fi!
Given a mission to find and destroy an enemy, all established branches of service will unleash upon that enemy a full load of hell.
As an Air Force airman, I agree with this assessment. 10/10 assessment.
Army infantry basic training is called OSUT (One Station Unit Training). Most of the army goes through basic training and then AIT (Advanced Individual Training). AIT is with different soldiers than the ones you went to basic training with, and its a lot more relaxed. in OSUT, you are with the same guys the whole time and the drill sergeants don't get relaxed until the last few days.
Thank you. I didn’t understand how it worked. So after OSUT, do they ship off to their post or go to an AIT?
@Jodywithawhy off to your duty station because infantry is its own mission occupation specialy 11B. So the Army effectively has a separate or extended boot camp for infantry. It's tough arguably on par with the Marines
I agree with a lot of what you're saying, however I think the army should should get more points for their specialized roles. Delta force recruits from the top of all special force groups, to include seal team 6, and marine recon. And they also have task force 160th who transport most of the secretive missions. They flew the choppers that got seal team 6 to get Bin Laden
I honestly thought about giving them a 10. From reading the comments, a lot of people share your take. I might’ve missed opportunity. Lol
Delta force does not recruit from seal team 6 you misinformant!
@royalusala8527 unless the stopped recently, delta force does recruit from DEVGRU which includes seal team 6
@@josephanderson5164 That has never happened sir 😅. There is no pathway for ST6 to Delta, or Delta to ST6! Why should equal caliber groups try out to each other?
@@royalusala8527 Delta Operators never join Devgru, but Devgru jump ship and join Delta.
I still question the need for a space force. Why introduce the additional cost and bureaucracy? You'd think this area would naturally be covered by either the Air Force or possibly the Navy if we can actually get ships out in space.
Navy Veteran here, it all depends on the definition of toughness. Some jobs require physical strength, some mental strength, and some both.
Sometimes the strength to perform mundane jobs day after day, week after after week, year in year out, is a strength and dedication that some of the more notable performers would not have the determination or desire to endure. Performing a job that you love and can’t wait to go to work the next day, is different than showing up at a job that your enduring because of obligations. And what might seem difficult for one might not be hard at all for others. In any job, showing up, being dependable and doing the best that you can is tough in my book.
I’m just a citizen who never wanted to go into the military simply cuz I didn’t want to put my life on the line n i can admit that. So to everyone in every single branch THANK YOU! Thank you for being selfless and wanting to protect our great country! To all the veterans you deserve so much better than how you’ve been treated and forgotten about when you came back! We should never have homeless veterans or vets struggling at all. It’s despicable on our government to just use you guys for their agenda n wars they get themselves into but would never go fight or send their kids to fight. I pray for all of you! And just know some of us do realize the sacrifices you have made for us! Stay safe and much love!
Have a blessed Veterans day.
The coast guard MSSRT (maritime security and safety teams) has some of the hardest qualifications requirements and difficult training to rival those of the Navy Seals and army rangers. And as far as the swimming requirements, I’ve seen over a third the recruits in my boot camp group washed out because they couldn’t pass the swimming requirements.
When it comes to toughness the ability to think and have patience and fight long term its the original and first branch of service, US Army. No other branch has long term fighting ability like the Army. Ranger Scroll or Delta patch on right shoulder that is silent and deadly and effective. I'm old school Army we had Nam DS, pistol belt,jump boots and whistle.. Pov only
I graduated Cost Guard boot camp last month, and I can say it’s different from the Air Force to a massive degree. The training there is the most mentally challenging boot camp. A good example was that my company commander was a Marine, and he told us that his friends from the Marines did boot camp for the Coat Guard, and they said it was more mentally challenging than the Marines’ boot camp. Marines have the physical intensity but the Coast Guard will screw with your mind every second of every day for eight weeks.
Toughest Basic training is the USMC. After basic it depends on your job in whatever branch you are in..
All Marines go through some form of Infantry training. If you are not Infantry, you go to MCT, a month long training that is a condensed version of Infantry School. Then we go on to your MOS school.
As the saying goes, every Marine a rifleman.
As a former Marine that went to Coast Guard OCS, I want you to really look at what CG has done in our history, we have been involved in every war. For example, In saving private Ryan it was the CG that was driving the landing craft to the beach! we did that throughout WWII
Army is a much tougher branch with combat MOS's, with all due respect, the marines fight battles not wars.
Army has the most people than any other branch and the lowest ASVAB scores to get accepted. It's the easiest branch to join.
@deathfire096 navy has the lowest at like 10, army is 31 (which you will get severely limited just by that) and basically to be at a good level 50. Also the Army has so much people because it is the most popular branch, and its appealing to people. The marines train so hard for nothing and are if anything worse than the Army. Marines are a bunch of wannabes, Navy is just low intelligence scores, Chair force is like the average civilian job, and the coast guard is basically just law enforcement but militirized.
I was once a fully qualified Joint Officer out of the Pentagon. All of our services have a purpose and a place for our overall capability. The strategic destruction by Navy and Airforce is coupled with the detailed and long term campaigns of our Army and supporting units. We have the biggest toolbox with the most tools hands down, the crux is that not everything really should be a military problem to fix.
Good stuff bro...., but, the fact that you keep referring to Special Operations Units as Special Forces leaves me a bit skeptical. Your father being a an Army lifer, you should know that there's only one Special Forces, and that's the Groups in the US Army. Also Rangers deployed for 20 straight years since 911, and have captured and killed more HVT's than any elite unit out there. Also, our conventional side of the house ain't nothing to sneeze at.
The 1st ID ( Big Red One) 25th ID, 10 Mountain Div, 173rd Airborne Brigade, 2nd Armored Cavalry Reg., 3rd ID, 11th Airborne, etc.
The Army has many units across the board that can aggressively invade, kick @$$, and move to the next sector. 😉
Facts
As a former Marine with 6 years of service, even I will admit that the United States Army carries out about 70% of all combat missions. But the Marine corps I believe had the toughest boot camp.