Marines V Paras (British)

fat old seagull · Jun 28, 2014

lawros left foot said:
There's a lot of Marines who are qualified parachutists ,not many Para who are Commandos

Always was the way that ALL "Royal" were parachute trained, I doubt that's changed.
Back to the question ... There has always been friendly rivalry between Bootnecks and Cherry Berets with equal respect shown. They can't exactly be compared, as though they both have the same agenda they are (still I imagine) trained with different logistical values. Primarily of course point and method of entry.

Footsoldier · Jun 28, 2014

What do the Marines actually do apart from sailing around the world? They never see action do they.

GoldWithFalmer · Jun 28, 2014

Footsoldier said:
What do the Marines actually do apart from sailing around the world? They never see action do they.

and i await the replies,you must sway towards the Paras like me then...

Footsoldier · Jun 28, 2014

GoldWithFalmer said:
and i await the replies,you must sway towards the Paras like me then...

Just being honest. Maybe be I was being a bit harsh on the Marines as they do have the SBS but even they don't see action unlike the SAS who do all the donkey work.

User removed 4 · Jun 28, 2014

fat old seagull said:
Always was the way that ALL "Royal" were parachute trained, I doubt that's changed.
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Back to the question ... There has always been friendly rivalry between Bootnecks and Cherry Berets with equal respect shown. They can't exactly be compared, as though they both have the same agenda they are (still I imagine) trained with different logistical values. Primarily of course point and method of entry.

its has never been the case that all marines were parachute trained , you're talking rubbish.

fat old seagull · Jun 28, 2014

Footsoldier said:
What do the Marines actually do apart from sailing around the world? They never see action do they.

That's too shabby to respond to. If only you had a clue! Best comment on your own experiences not on fellow soldiers.

Hyperion · Jun 28, 2014

So many "experts" yet so little comment worthy of the truth

User removed 4 · Jun 28, 2014

Footsoldier said:
Just being honest. Maybe be I was being a bit harsh on the Marines as they do have the SBS but even they don't see action unlike the SAS who do all the donkey work.

You're talking rubbish mate.

Footsoldier · Jun 28, 2014

bushy said:
You're talking rubbish mate.

It seems everyone does apart from you.

User removed 4 · Jun 28, 2014

fat old seagull said:
Always was the way that ALL "Royal" were parachute trained, I doubt that's changed.
Back to the question ... There has always been friendly rivalry between Bootnecks and Cherry Berets with equal respect shown. They can't exactly be compared, as though they both have the same agenda they are (still I imagine) trained with different logistical values. Primarily of course point and method of entry.

Instead of just giving me a thumb s down why not respond to my post ? Or are you nust admitting that this post is uninformed crap ?

GoldWithFalmer · Jun 28, 2014

Hyperion said:
So many "experts" yet so little comment worthy of the truth

Ok,i will ask you,allowing for horses for courses,would a marine find para training easier than marine training or vice versa?

Perhaps i am missing the point too,as others have pointed out,marines seem more "thinkers" too?

But surely paras are,they can't get lost? or is map reading etc just the basics,for any unit?

What truly makes any unit the "best"..

fat old seagull · Jun 28, 2014

bushy said:
its has never been the case that all marines were parachute trained , you're talking rubbish.

Naff comment son.....if you want to rubbish people you might try to explain what exactly. That's certainly the way it was in my time.

User removed 4 · Jun 28, 2014

Footsoldier said:
It seems everyone does apart from you.

Well im sorry but you are , where on earth have you got the idea that the marines and sbs 'never see any action '?

User removed 4 · Jun 28, 2014

fat old seagull said:
Naff comment son.....if you want to rubbish people you might try to explain what exactly. That's certainly the way it was in my time.

No it wasnt, I have explained , its NEVER been the case that ALL marines were parachute trained.

GoldWithFalmer · Jun 28, 2014

bushy said:
Well im sorry but you are , where on earth have you got the idea that the marines and sbs 'never see any action '?

42 commando? 1982.... The marines have seen action.

User removed 4 · Jun 28, 2014

GoldWithFalmer said:
42 commando? 1982.... The marines have seen action.

I know they have , I was correcting a poster who claimed they havent.

Footsoldier · Jun 28, 2014

bushy said:
Well im sorry but you are , where on earth have you got the idea that the marines and sbs 'never see any action '?

SBS have and do see action but not on the scale like the SAS. Any trouble anywhere in the world and then the SAS get the nod always.

User removed 4 · Jun 28, 2014

Footsoldier said:
SBS have and do see action but not on the scale like the SAS. Any trouble anywhere in the world and then the SAS get the nod always.

Sorry mate , this is just incorrect.

Siney · Jun 28, 2014

Footsoldier said:
SBS have and do see action but not on the scale like the SAS. Any trouble anywhere in the world and then the SAS get the nod always.

Wrong.

Footsoldier · Jun 28, 2014

GoldWithFalmer said:
42 commando? 1982.... The marines have seen action.

Probably due to all SAS units being deployed. SBS are the SAS back up :thumbsup:

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