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Originally Posted by 2000v6
Never heard of you guys. Wouldn't joining the corps of engineers be a much better choice? I suppose that they're your bosses.
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The Corps of Engineers can't do what the SEABEES can do. Not even remotely close. An 89 man detachment can be anywhere in the world, with any and all the tools, equipment, materials, and manpower in less than 48 hrs with the remainder of the unit in less than a few days if we need to. Corps of engineers can't do that. AND with the broad spectrum of capability we have, we can task organize units to whatever the demand is and still accomplish the mission. From combat bridges and structures to humanitarian assistance and disaster recovery. We are unique and in high demand by every US service regardless of the location.
The SEABEES are who pushed the berms down in March of 2003, allowing the multiple lanes of combat traffic to enter IRAQ.
And no, the Corps is not our bosses.
For a bit of history on how we started, go rent "The Fighting Seabees" with John Wayne. You'll understand much better who and what we are.