URGENT!!!: army and marine corps infantry are pinned down on a hostile beach, which would u PREFER............

for close air support? USAF or Marine Corps aviation. would an aviator who also is trained in infantry tactics makes for better CAS?

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1. USMC Aviation, they train constantly in C.A.S. (close air support) I would definatly Trust them the most, but also remember we have a very profesional military not that USAF or USN would be bad support, they would do just fine... But I would rather have my brethern covering my bacon.
2. Whichever one can get there first. Both are properly trained. How many would be killed waiting an extra 20 minutes for support from further away?
3. af and yes it would make it better
4. Whoever can get there first
5. I'd rather have Marines for close air support any day of the week.
6. Marine CAS...those guys know how to provide CAS. AF and Navy are good at strategic stuff but not too well trained at CAS.
7. Either is totally acceptable. Don't forget USAF is CAS for USA. As well as Special Ops, particularly with an USAF Combat Controller on the team.
8. It REALLY depends on how we are pinned down.. If the enemy has Anti Air guns and missiles then I would try to take those out before trying to call in Air Support, or if the AA is pathetic then I would rather call in the Marine Corps since they are designed and trained to support the infantry. Not that I'm saying the USAF sucks, just I don't think the USAF has planes that are designed for ground support compare to the US.... But I'm only 13 so most or some of my information might be wrong but I would trust the USMC Air Support. Also A LOT of detail is needed, if the USMC was like 30 minutes away compare to the USAF which is 5min (hypothetical) then I would have to go with the USAF... And an infantry trained pilot is better then a normal pilot since if they crash they have a higher chance of surviving.. But I think both forces are trained in survival and the USMC are trained to be a riflemen, everything else is secondary.
9. I'll tell you something that might surprise you. All help from above is appreciated! Having your Squad standing in the gates of hell and having a firefight with rpgs flying all over your berm. It dont matter who flies in and saves you. they all do a good job. I'm retired army and I wont say a word against any aviator that flies in and saves your ass. The Marines do a great job at C.A.S. I swear you can see them smile as they fly by. They do put the CLOSE on close air support.
10. marine corp, everyone know usaf cant hit nothin..:)
11. USAF A-10 Warthog or Army Apache. Take your pick.
12. Today the Army, they have Apache, and can call for the A10. both have proven they can pack a hard punch. Then you have the troops, well trained, and have the equipment to push through with out air support. WW2 the USMC.
13. I'd want one of the navy's Iowa Class Battleships (now all retired) off the beach lobbing 16" 2,000 lb high explosive shells at the enemy (9 per salvo).
14. USMC For sheer tenacity, and battle record the Marines are my number one choice. USMC aviation is best in close air support, and is designed to invade a hostile beach, make a penetration, form a perimeter, and hold off all counterattacks until reinforcements arrive. Semper Fi
15. I think most troops would prefer what ever they can get and what every will break the back/will of the enemy.
16. It is A fact that The Marine Pilots get closer than anyone else cause they are crazy! But I would trust any of the services. They are all great. Dont forget about calling in a position for arty or ship fire. First thing dont get pinned down check out intel and the re-con on the area first. But yes The Marines are better. I have to say I was one for 4 and half years!!! Kosovo, Afgan, Iraq. All in in that short time. Crazy or bad luck??