[John S Mosby]

Dumbing down physical training for coed PC training. The Marines do not train this way. Eliminating 5 mile runs in favor of sprints. Predicated that endurance would never be needed, extraction or support by mechanized units that might not be there in combat. Stupid. Train for worst case.

No more bayonets? Of what should an enemy be afraid in the final close combat. Answer: we now fight by Predator? Marines fortunately do not basic train this way. Assume you have no support- you are a warrior. An Army of One, indeed.

[Bubba Ho-Tep]

No more bayonets? Of what should an enemy be afraid in the final close combat.

The reality is that bayonets haven't been of much use since the Civil War. I would be surprised if anyone has been killed by a rifle-mounted bayonet anywhere in Iraq or Afghanistan.

[OKSooner]

I heard an ex-Marine say once "As long as I've got a round in the chamber, there ain't gonna be any bayonet fight."

Just sayin'.

[ansel12]

Did you even read the article or did you just get too excited and reach for your pom poms.

Here is another more thoughtful thread on the same article.

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-chat/2471973/posts