Poll: Which Branch of Military Is Most Important In Modern Warfare?
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I would have to say that neither of these branches are the most important. What is important is the logistics branch. The truck drivers, the paper armored trucks hauling ammunitions, food and fuel to the front line, the boats and aircraft that carry the said supplies to overseas theaters where the trucks pick them up, the flight controllers that make sure aircraft don't collide while landing or taking off, and so forth. Generally all the unglamorous jobs that put people's lives at constant risk without any commendations for valor, any glamorous stories to share at the pub, and, sometimes, even without the benefit of being paid as much as the folks on the front.
Because, quite honestly, you could enlist the whole population of China into an army, and it would still be ineffective if you only had two trucks to get your army to a war. Or you could have the most advanced tank in the world, but if you come under fire and your nearest ammunition depot is 500 miles away, you better hope the research teams come up with a method of teleportation really fast.
Because, quite honestly, you could enlist the whole population of China into an army, and it would still be ineffective if you only had two trucks to get your army to a war. Or you could have the most advanced tank in the world, but if you come under fire and your nearest ammunition depot is 500 miles away, you better hope the research teams come up with a method of teleportation really fast.
I have to agree with you here. I mean sure the Airforce can bomb the hell out of a foe, but what happens when the enemy dig in and cant be harmed by bombed, then the army and/or Marines have to go in and do the work of getting to them for some close in combat.Knight Templar said:
Where is the Special Forces option? In any war in any given time period, information is key and what might even be more powerfull than war is making sure war doesn't even have to happen. Special Forces units make sure of that.
Air Force is first, because of nuclear weapons and cheap things like that to obliterate the country
Then Army/Marines because you would need them to sweep the area and operate Anti-Air guns blah blah blah
Last is Navy because you might be invading landlocked countries or just because ships are much slower than planes. The only thing they are nice for is aircraft carriers, which are of course used to support the air force.
Then Army/Marines because you would need them to sweep the area and operate Anti-Air guns blah blah blah
Last is Navy because you might be invading landlocked countries or just because ships are much slower than planes. The only thing they are nice for is aircraft carriers, which are of course used to support the air force.
What's all this about the Air Force? Without the other two they are almost completely useless!
Yes, they have cool guns, but all of these weapons are available to the other two and just as precisely used. All the air force does is wrap these systems up in a fast-moving package.
I voted navy. They've got their own planes and soldiers, they've got the biggest guns and are the hardest to stop once they get going. They've got the subs, and the AA. They're just the most versatile. Plus they have the most nukes.
The navy also provides most of the logistical and supply support, and the base for almost all offensives. Why build an airfield when you have an aircraft carrier a few hundred miles away?
Although, when it comes down to it, Navy and Airforce are the least involved in the actual combat, the foot soldiers do most of the work, and the other two are largely designed to support them.
Yes, they have cool guns, but all of these weapons are available to the other two and just as precisely used. All the air force does is wrap these systems up in a fast-moving package.
I voted navy. They've got their own planes and soldiers, they've got the biggest guns and are the hardest to stop once they get going. They've got the subs, and the AA. They're just the most versatile. Plus they have the most nukes.
The navy also provides most of the logistical and supply support, and the base for almost all offensives. Why build an airfield when you have an aircraft carrier a few hundred miles away?
Although, when it comes down to it, Navy and Airforce are the least involved in the actual combat, the foot soldiers do most of the work, and the other two are largely designed to support them.
Yes but remember, to get air superiority you usually need aircraft carriers to get the planes to their destination depending on where the war was. Also you need transport ships to get supplies and troops to the battlefeild. and with nuclear submariens they can destroy the enemies supply lines and ships, while being on station to launch an ICBM. So if you haven't noticed I think the navy is the most important branch of our military. (U.S.A)Wardog13 said:
Look at WW2, The German Stukas decimated their Europian and Russian counterparts, but only with air superiority, without it they got shot down the minute they reached the battlefeild. But think about it, without the other branches of the military you can't capture bases/intel, you can't negotiate, and you can't do much but destroy. So yes, all the branches have to work together for a war to be wonicedtea14 said:
It is strongly believed by military strategists that the Navy will be the most important in the next modern conflict. I listened to a documentary all about it last night.
Alright Gentlemen we're going to need to occupy Iraq with the air force. I want an A-10 warthog on every street corner to ensure peace and stability. Put the stealth fighters on post at the embassy.
The Navy is the most important branch. Not only do they have the firepower but they also take care of the logistics of bringing and supplying all the troops that need to get on the ground.
You can only paradrop so much before the cost becomes too much. Plus, there are several fleets placed all over the world, so no country is too far away.
Not to mention the Navy is technically in charge of the Marines and has its own airpower. The boomer subs can also launch strategic missiles and are considered the best possibility for retaining nuclear capability in the event of a nuclear exchange.
The inland reach of the Navy also ensures that the US can project its power almost anywhere in the world, especially considering that most of the world population lives near the coast.
You can see the role seapower has played in world events in the Influence of Seapower Upon History by Mahan. It was always important and continues to be the most important branch of a well-supplied modern military.
The Navy is the most important branch. Not only do they have the firepower but they also take care of the logistics of bringing and supplying all the troops that need to get on the ground.
You can only paradrop so much before the cost becomes too much. Plus, there are several fleets placed all over the world, so no country is too far away.
Not to mention the Navy is technically in charge of the Marines and has its own airpower. The boomer subs can also launch strategic missiles and are considered the best possibility for retaining nuclear capability in the event of a nuclear exchange.
The inland reach of the Navy also ensures that the US can project its power almost anywhere in the world, especially considering that most of the world population lives near the coast.
You can see the role seapower has played in world events in the Influence of Seapower Upon History by Mahan. It was always important and continues to be the most important branch of a well-supplied modern military.
I would have to agree that the Air Force, of all of the different choices is the most important.
i went with the army because, lets face it name one country with a successful military that didn't have a great army
plus when you deal with areas where blind carpet bombing is not an option or were there could be civilian causualties you send in the army. plus how is an air force supposed to occupy a country
plus when you deal with areas where blind carpet bombing is not an option or were there could be civilian causualties you send in the army. plus how is an air force supposed to occupy a country
Two soviet General's meet in downtown Paris. After sharing a drink and talking about life one of them turns to the other and says "By the way who won the air war?". That is an old anti air force joke from the cold war sorry but I had to through it in.
And while I know they are just an expeditionary force still
And while I know they are just an expeditionary force still
Semper Fi
Ive heard so much about this but i still dont know wat Semper Fi is. Any explanations would be good.Agent Larkin said:Two soviet General's meet in downtown Paris. After sharing a drink and talking about life one of them turns to the other and says "By the way who won the air war?". That is an old anti air force joke from the cold war sorry but I had to through it in.
And while I know they are just an expeditionary force still
Semper Fi
to the start of a conflit it would have to be the navy, has both sea and air power, LRMs,and easy transit for marine troops. Since most conflicts happen abroad, it's the navy that are the first on the front lines. All of them have their place though. the army has the people needed to hold an area, and the choppers and heavy armor. marines are the all around go getters. and the air force has the intel sats and huge amounts of air power. it's only when they all work together that you get your results.
When jet engines and missile were not as powerful as they are today. The field artillery dominated the battlefield. However with modern air units, that provide more accurate strikes, bigger strikes, FASTER strikes. The air force is in my opinion the most important.
Afterall when we're talking about symmetrical warfare, the first strike doctrine uses your air force to get THEIR air force. I mean right now, because we're focusing on smaller scale warfare, with a good air force you can effectively cripple land forces.
Also to those who voted for navy. I point you to the TU-22 =D
Not like symmetrical warfare is gonna happen anytime soon anyway. All the super powers are pussies nowadays. There was a time when a superpower could have taken over the world. That time has gone. ( Soviet union could have easily fuck up the western allies after WW2 if not for the fact that stalin is a paranoid fuck. )
Afterall when we're talking about symmetrical warfare, the first strike doctrine uses your air force to get THEIR air force. I mean right now, because we're focusing on smaller scale warfare, with a good air force you can effectively cripple land forces.
Also to those who voted for navy. I point you to the TU-22 =D
Not like symmetrical warfare is gonna happen anytime soon anyway. All the super powers are pussies nowadays. There was a time when a superpower could have taken over the world. That time has gone. ( Soviet union could have easily fuck up the western allies after WW2 if not for the fact that stalin is a paranoid fuck. )