Originally posted by spidergooch
I served with the 2d Ranger Batallion.
There is nothing wrong with the "Grunt". It is the grunt who goes in and puts the boots where they need to be, establishes facts on the ground.
yeah but it is a problem when the "grunts" do a very shizen ass job.
But train them to be diplomats? What for? I think the fiasco in Iraq demonstrates that we can beat the living daylights out of any army. However,
occupation is a diffreent matter.
uhh dude the job of a diplomat is to represent thier school,country,corperation.etc. thats what he meant. not ACTUALLY train them as diplomats to
solve peace and stuff.
But just because one is a grunt does not mean they are unintelligent, unthinking, unfeeling cro-magnons. Most have families they would like to see
again. Most are there serving because they love their country. Of course there are a few thick headed individuals.
totaly right there.
Our job was to destroy the enemy. Not to love them in to submission. Combat infantry. The jokes from the past are colloquial to be sure. But
unless you have strapped your boots and ruck on, picked up your rifle, fixed bayonets, and lost some friends while doing so, I suggest you keep the
comments a little more light.
give me the gear and i'll join you. also MANY people are on this site who have.
I did a lot of cross training with the Brits 2d Para. Not one time did I hear them insult the American fighting soldier or Marine.
para's wont slag anyone really. they earned respect of almost every branch and unit in the military and they have respect for everyone else.
thats why you will never hear a para slag a marine.