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If it's a shore based enemy...the Marines are sent in. If it's a 100% land battle far from the ocean...then it's the army's jurisdiction. Un-officially...the Marines have had a tougher duty by the very nature of securing hostile beach-heads. Consequently, their training (used to be) legendary for toughness. Translation: US Marines "used" to be the equivalent of "shock troops" in the US military...the toughest US fighting men alive.

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It Depends on the situation, Each group serves a different purpose in the military. The US Army Rangers are a fraction of the military and receive more specialized training such as parachuting or helo fast rope insertions because the purpose they serve typically places them in a role where they operate independently, conduct tactical missions with a low profile and a short duration after which they are pulled out. The Marine Corps would be the first to go in in an invasion type role or warfare as the Marines train more generally, covering numerous types of training so that the "Force in Readiness" is prepared for any type of situation or scenario they are placed in. Marines are the first to enter an area in bulk and usually intend to stay for a long duration and have numerous battalions on stand by at any given moment in order to be capable of entering a "warzone" within 72 hours. While specialized units such as Army Rangers are ready to enter within 18 hours due to their specialized training of fast ropes and parachuting into hot spots.

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Situation dependent. It could be either, or it could be neither - sometimes, it may be the Air Force or Navy or even the CIA's Special Activities Division who'll cast the first stone.

From the military, Army Special Forces were in-country in Afghanistan and Iraq before conventional forces from any branch went in. However, the CIA had personnel in-country before any military forces were there. But, the Navy was the first to retaliate after 11 September, launching cruise missiles into Afghanistan following confirmation of who was responsible for the attacks.

The first offensive action of the Iraq War was actually conducted by the Air Force, who conducted a surgical strike in an attempt to take out Saddam Hussein before the ground war began (and Army Special Forces and the CIA were in-country even before then).

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The Marines have always been 'first to fight'. Under MajGen James Mattis, Marines from the 15th MEU were airlifted into Afghanistan in November 2001 and defeated the Taliban; in Iraq, 1st MarDiv crossed from Kuwait into Basra in March 2003 to launch the invasion. Prior, the Marines were first to land in force in Vietnam, were first to fight in WW2 (Wake Island), and led the American effort in WW1 with their stunning defeat of the battle-hardened Germans at Belleau Wood.

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The Army came first on June 14th, 1775. The Marines came later on November 10th.

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It depends. The Marines were first into Kandahar. The Army was first into Baghdad.

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That would depend on the target and the mission.

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Definitely marines! The few the proud...

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Who is the first people to go to war first the marines or the army?

The Marines are usually pre-dispositioned with carrier battle groups to react to trouble contrary to the interests of the United States, but the Army is also set up for rapid deployment, as well. Additionally, the proximity of units may determine it - for instance, if a war broke out in Europe, US Army units in Europe would be the first to respond, due to their proximity.


Who goes to war more marines or army rangers?

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When did the Army and Marines rank chevrons start pointing up?

World war 1 was the first war when this was used on rank insignias although the exact date I couldent name


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Was the US Army first to inter Iraq or was the US Marines first to inter Iraq?

The Army had units in Iraq first. US Army Special Forces were in Iraq before the war even began. As for the ground offensive, it was a simultaneous push - the border was crossed at several points simultaneously by both Army and Marine personnel, although I believe the first line unit fully across the border into Iraq was an Army unit. The first actual strike of the war, however, was dealt by the Air Force.


Why do marines go first during war?

When have they, exactly? Special operations units from the Army, Navy, Air Force, and CIA were in Iraq well before the ground invasion started, and the initial push into Iraq involved all branches simultaneously. The Rangers went into Afghanistan when the Marines did. The 82nd Airborne Division of the Army are where the first troops to respond to the 1990 invasion of Kuwait came from. Panama was mostly an Army affair, Grenada involved Navy SEALs and Army Rangers who went in-country before the Marines did, the first advisors to the South Vietnamese were from the Army. The Marine battalions were sent in initially to guard airfields to protect them from attacks by the Viet Cong, but the first major combat action in Vietnam was undertaken by the 7th Cavalry Regiment of the United States Army. So I suppose that your question would have to be based on fact before it could be legitimately answered. LOL the army had to send its best with the everyday marines ^^^^ lol all i see is marines and the best of the rest of the branches... lol not gonna say anything about the marines best huh. LOL ^ The marines best? lolwut? Marines are constantly being bailed out by the Army, not only that, i hope your not talking about marine recon? The are the same as a regular grunt except they are light armour.


Honor usually held by the Marines in a war?

First to Fight.


The US Army has stepped up their training for the war in Afghan Are the Marines going to step up their training as well?

The Marines train harder than anyone. If they "stepped up" their training, Marines would die before getting to Afghanistan. Even though the Army may have stepped up their training, it's not even half of what the Marines do.


Were us marines conscripted in World War 2?

Yes, they were taken out the same groups that the army took their men.


What did GIMOE mean in World War 2 Army slang?

gimoe,stands for GI,marines,over,europe.


What was the first US Army war in history?

The first war that involved the US Army was the war of 1812. The Continental Army fought against Britain in the Revolutionary War.


What does the army do in war?

Very generally, a nation's army is the land-based, ground fighting branch of the armed services. Some countries use the term land army to distinguish the army from the air force or even the marines. Marines are usually attached to the naval (sea based) forces, and often act as the "navy's infantry."