I was kinda wonderin' the same thing myself. In fact, since it's all helicopter assault now anyways, who gets their feet wet anymore--unless they fight you back to the beaches, and where's the fun in that? I don't think a marine would likely allow that to happen, do you?
Don't kid yourself. Even though the USMC has a "heavy lift" capability that the "airmobile" US Army units lack,they are BOTH "light infantry" whose job is to secure a beachhead/LZ/DZ so the heavier equipment and the larger units can be brought in. Neither are prepared or equipped to fight a war WHEN DEPLOYED FOR INTENDED USE,only a battle. This is more of a limitation and reflection on the equipment issued to these troops than it is on the troops themselves.
unless they fight you back to the beaches, and where's the fun in that? I don't think a marine would likely allow that to happen, do you?
While we all like to tease and have fun with our jarhead friends,nobody sane can EVER doubt their resolve or courage.You might whip them,but you will damn sure have to earn it because they ain't gonna give up.
Hey! I've even been told by semi-reliable sources that some of those Marines can even be taught to do stuff like drive trucks!