USMC questions

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Originally Posted by pmulcahy11b

It's not stated, but the word you're looking for is chauvinism.

If that's the reason, then I can't see why a manpower starved organization wouldn't opt to allow anyone in who can pass the training (any MOS).

Their allies and enemies would be doing it - why get left behind and lose out on potential manpower? It's a brave new world and the old ways are out.