Two Different Corps
The growing divide.
Disclaimer right off the bat: this is not directed at any one person or group of people, but is rather an observation of a trend from my admittedly limited point of view. I follow dozens of solid, educational, proven leaders who regularly share incredibly beneficial information on Instagram, Facebook, etc., and I hope they continue to do so in coming years. In a world that requires one thousand qualifications for every argument, please believe me when I say: this piece is intended to be constructive, not destructive.
I’ll admit, I am worried that this will come across as bitter and angry. I don’t intend for it to be either of those things, but I would like to convey an urgent message, one that many of my active duty brethren have raised over the years in quiet conversations but have been largely unable to share for fear of reprisal and needless drama. If it sounds like I’m bashing a specific person or group of people you know, it’s probably pure coincidence. I ask that you don’t read your own grudges and/or preferences into this.
I’ve come to realize that there are two very different Marine Corps today. This is obvious to me as I scroll Instagram and LinkedIn, and see the many photos, reels, and diatribes of Officers and Enlisted alike.
First, let me clarify what I’m not talking about. I’m not talking about the age-old divide between Officers and Enlisted. I’m not referring to the perception that Officers treat Enlisted people like trash, or that Officers are oblivious to the trials of their subordinates, etc. That debate is nothing new, but it’s a discussion for another time. What I want to talk about is a relatively recent phenomenon.
https://lancecaptain.substack.com/p/two-different-corps
