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What are the 5 branches of military?


What are the 5 branches of military?




Different Military Branches - In simple terms, the U.S. Armed Forces are made up of the five armed service branches: Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Marine Corps, and Navy. There are three general categories of military people: active duty (full-time soldiers and sailors), reserve & guard forces (usually work a civilian job, but can be called to full-time military duty), and veterans and retirees (past members of the military). The President of the United States is the Commander in Chief, who is responsible for all final military decisions. The Secretary of the Department of Defense has control over the military and each branch - except the Coast Guard, which is under the Dept. of Homeland Security. With over 2 million civilian and military employees, the Department of defense (DOD) is the world's largest "company."


What are the differences between military branches?


Each Service has a corresponding Reserve, and most states and territories have an Army National Guard and Air National Guard unit. Here they are in a nutshell:

Air Force and Air Force Reserve: The nation's source of air and space power defense and exploration. The US Air Force is the newest out of all five branches. The primary mission of the USAF is to fly aircraft, helicopters, and satellites to defend the US and its allies.

Air National Guard: The Air National Guard as we know it today is a separate reserve component of the United States Air Force its members also have civilian jobs and train close to home, although they can be deployed abroad. They receive the same training as their active-duty counterparts, and their roles include defending the nation by air, delivering aid following a natural disaster or providing emergency health care.

Army and Army Reserve: Land power. The Army generally moves in to an area, secures it, and instills order and values before it leaves. It also guards U.S. installations and properties throughout the world.

Army National Guard: The Army National Guard is an elite group of warriors who dedicate a portion of their time to serving their nation. Each state has its own Guard, as required by the Constitution; in fact, it is the only branch of the military whose existence is actually required by the Constitution. Either the president or state governors can call on them when they are needed. They are sometimes deployed internationally alongside full-time service members, but they most often work in disaster relief or other emergency situations within the United States

Coast Guard and Coast Guard Reserve: The Coast Guard's mission is primarily with domestic waterways. The Coast Guard does rescues, law enforcement, drug prevention, and clears waterways. It is usually described as being multi-mission, maritime service within the Department of Homeland Security. Its core roles are to protect the public, the environment and U.S. economic and security interests in any maritime region, including international waters and America’s coasts, ports and inland waterways.

Marine Corps and Marine Corps Reserve: The Marine Corps is known as the United States rapid-reaction force. They are trained to fight by sea and land, and usually are the first "boots on the ground." Marines are known as the world's fiercest warriors.

Navy and Navy Reserve: The Navy accomplishes its missions primarily by sea, but also by air and land. It secures and protects the oceans around the world to create peace and stability, making the seas safe for travel and trade.

The U.S. military operates in over 100 countries, including the U.K., Germany, Italy, Bahrain, Brazil, South Korea, Australia, Afghanistan, Iraq, and Japan just to name a few. It is very important to note that the United States spends way more than other countries in maintaining its armed forces as seen in the comparative pie chart below:

military budget 2016

Military budget 2017



What are the 5 branches of military?
United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force, and the United States Coast Guard.




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