Are the Marines becoming defunct? - General

Are other branches of the military becoming defunct? What future branches do you think might be formed? Also, are tanks becoming defunct or what do you think the future of tanks is?

um no we'll pretty much always have the branches we have now, because they form the backbone of any army

We haven't upgraded to the Nano Epoch yet.

Tanks becoming defunct? Hell no.

[QUOTE=Jaffar;22172060]We haven't upgraded to the Nano Epoch yet.[/QUOTE] You mean the Digital, that comes before Nano. Though I have to say, partisans are pretty useless these days.

You should state why you think they're going defunct. But as far as I know the marines do the frontline fighting? They wouldn't be going defunct just because there's not many frontlines to be fought on.

There is a future for all units in the army. They will expand into different things :\

Marines will evolve to meet the needs of the future. Whens the last time you heard of the space army. Never thats when.

[QUOTE=cqbcat;22172041]Are other branches of the military becoming defunct? What future branches do you think might be formed? Also, are tanks becoming defunct or what do you think the future of tanks is?[/QUOTE] Being 17 OP, you should be able to come up with a better opening post that this. But then, looking at your past history, maybe not.

I think the Navy will go first, then the Coast Guard, [B]THEN[/B] the Marines. Duhh

Huh, I thought the marines were part of the navy?

[QUOTE=<man>;22172224]You should state why you think they're going defunct. But as far as I know the marines do the frontline fighting? They wouldn't be going defunct just because there's not many frontlines to be fought on.[/QUOTE] Some guy is writing a short story about world war iii and says that there won't be any tanks because supposedly helicopters can out perform them. As for the marines, there's a book called "Semper Mars" that is set in the future. The marines became defunct, but there is still a small force of them left. Now please, continue with the speculation or solid facts. I want to read your insight in why certain branches of the military or tanks would become defunct.

I used to think tanks were on the verge of becoming obsolete, but anti-rocket systems have been evolving to meet the new anti-tank systems, so no. Tanks will probably be around so long as we can modify them, because humans are too small to be a heavy weapons platform.

[QUOTE=cqbcat;22172545]Some guy is writing a short story about world war iii and says that there won't be any tanks because supposedly helicopters can out perform them. As for the marines, there's a book called "Semper Mars" that is set in the future. The marines became defunct, but there is still a small force of them left. Now please, continue with the speculation or solid facts. I want to read your insight in why certain branches of the military or tanks would become defunct.[/QUOTE] Helicopters can still be shot down by weaponry that would barely dent a tank. Assuming your World War 3 involves conventional powers such weapons will be in abundance. Tanks can also remain on the frontline with the infantry whilst helicopters have to travel between the frontline amd wherever they're being kept.

They won't die out because: A. Cavalry divisions just changed to be using tanks B. Tradition

the marines and army are under two different commands. the army is under control of the air force and the marines under the control of the navy. they have their specific jobs and form together.

What? What even would spark this question? An entire branch cannot become defunct.

[i]Someone[/i] just learned what defunct meant.

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[QUOTE=zombiefreak;22172792]They won't die out because: A. Cavalry divisions just changed to be using tanks B. Tradition[/QUOTE] That's depending on what military you're talking about. US Army Cavalry along with the cavalry regiments of Commonwealth countries for example have been using armored vehicles for a long time.

[QUOTE=Karbinev2;22172833]the marines and army are under two different commands. the army is under control of the air force and the marines under the control of the navy. they have their specific jobs and form together.[/QUOTE] Eh..noo. The Army, Air Force and Navy are the three major branches, with the marines being a part of the Dept. of the Navy. If anything the Air Forces is under the command of the Army.

Ahahahahahaha no OP.

[QUOTE=Crazy Legs;22172860]What? What even would spark this question? An entire branch cannot become defunct.[/QUOTE] I'm just curious. I suppose that a branch of the military may loose it's importance or closed down due to a limited defense expenditure. Couldn't the Marines become defunct of the Army just start making some of its units perform the same exact role as the Marines?

[QUOTE=matt54;22172908]Tanks are not "Defunct" check out the M1A1/2. or Leopard 2. If i was on the other side, I'd be afraid. In todays battlefield all insurgents really use is RPG27 and very rarely the RPG29. Those weapons are nowhere near capable of penetrating the advanced armor these tanks have.[/QUOTE] Nope, these third-generation RPGs are still formidable against modern MBTs. The RPG-29 on one occasion penetrated the front hull and reactive armor of a Chally 2 in Iraq.

No branch of the military will become defunct. Ever. It's stupid to even think that. [editline]10:03PM[/editline] [QUOTE=cqbcat;22172978]I'm just curious. I suppose that a branch of the military may loose it's importance or closed down due to a limited defense expenditure. Couldn't the Marines become defunct of the Army just start making some of its units perform the same exact role as the Marines?[/QUOTE] No. It's why the Marines even exist. The Marines are an amphibious force under command of the Navy. They do what the Army can't do.

[QUOTE=cqbcat;22172978]I'm just curious. I suppose that a branch of the military may loose it's importance or closed down due to a limited defense expenditure. Couldn't the Marines become defunct of the Army just start making some of its units perform the same exact role as the Marines?[/QUOTE] I'm not entirely sure you even get the role of marines. Originally they came into existance so Armies and Navies who typically compete for funding would not need to cooperate all that much, cutting down on red tape etc. This is still the case now, but evolved to the point that the army doesn't even need to go near the ocean. At the same time the marines are also a very effective reaction force, able to use the Navys massive logistical capabilities to land a small but well trained and totally self contained army really anywhere with a coastline

[QUOTE=Killoch0;22173105]I'm not entirely sure you even get the role of marines. Originally they came into existance so Armies and Navies who typically compete for funding would not need to cooperate all that much, cutting down on red tape etc. [/QUOTE] Actually the historical role of the marines were to provide security for a warship, conducting limited offshore raids, fighting in boarding actions and keeping the ship's crew in check to prevent mutiny, not an issue over budgets. It wasn't until the 20th century that "marines" evolved to such units like the Royal Marines and USMC that we see today.

[QUOTE=Killoch0;22173105]I'm not entirely sure you even get the role of marines. Originally they came into existance so Armies and Navies who typically compete for funding would not need to cooperate all that much, cutting down on red tape etc. This is still the case now, but evolved to the point that the army doesn't even need to go near the ocean. At the same time the marines are also a very effective reaction force, able to use the Navys massive logistical capabilities to land a small but well trained and totally self contained army really anywhere with a coastline[/QUOTE] I know what the role of the Marines is. They're basically the guys who perform the beachhead. They're a mobile and rapid deployment force. The Army is more of a stationary, fight in this area, hold this ground sort of force.

[QUOTE=Jaffar;22172060]We haven't upgraded to the Nano Epoch yet.[/QUOTE] I loved that game

[QUOTE=cqbcat;22173266]I know what the role of the Marines is. They're basically the guys who perform the beachhead. They're a mobile and rapid deployment force. The Army is more of a stationary, fight in this area, hold this ground sort of force.[/QUOTE] So you just basically obliterated your own thread.