Carp, I would like to see RS say that face to face to a Marine :tongue3:
They'd just laugh at him. Of all the military services, the Marines would have less "dead weight" than any of the others. That is the main reason there is still a Corps.
Many politicians , over time, have tried to have them disbanded. To no effect. The Marine Corps is unique among the armed services and the men and women that earn the title of Marine are unique as well.
When maximum firepower, a can do attitude, and fighting skill are needed on the ground ASAP, the Marines answer the call.
RS would have them rolling in laughter. "Dead weight", indeed.:laugh: