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'''United States Armed Forces'''
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The '''United States Armed Forces''' are the [[military]] forces of the [[United States of America]]. They consist of six service branches: the [[Army]], [[Marine Corps]], [[Navy]], [[Air Force]], [[Space Force]], and [[Coast Guard]]. The President of the United States is the [[Commander-in-Chief]] of the Armed Forces and forms military policy with the [[United States Department of Defense]] (DoD) and [[United States Department of Homeland Security]] (DHS), both federal executive departments, acting as the principal organs by which military policy is carried out.
The '''United States Armed Forces''' are the military forces of the [[United States of America]]. They consist of six service branches: the [[United States Army]], [[United States Marine Corps]], [[United States Navy]], [[United States Air Force]], [[United States Space Force]], and [[United States Coast Guard]]. The President of the United States is the [[commander-in-chief]] of the Armed Forces and forms military policy with the [[United States Department of Defense|Department of Defense]] (DoD) and [[United States Department of Homeland Security|Department of Homeland Security]] (DHS), both federal executive departments, acting as the principal organs by which military policy is carried out.


==History==
==History==
The history of the United States Armed Forces dates back to 14 June 1775, with the creation of the Continental Army, even before the Declaration of Independence marked the establishment of the United States. The [[Continental Navy]] was created in October 1775, and the Continental Marines were formed in November 1775. Since its formation, the United States Armed Forces have played a decisive role in the history of the United States. From fighting for independence in the [[American Revolutionary War]] to global involvement in World War II and the ongoing [[War on Terror]], the Armed Forces have been instrumental in securing American interests.
The United States Armed Forces were established during the [[American Revolutionary War]] with the creation of the [[Continental Army]] on June 14, 1775, the [[Continental Navy]] on October 13, 1775, and the [[Continental Marines]] on November 10, 1775. These forces were disbanded after the Treaty of Paris ended the war in 1783. The current United States Army was created on June 3, 1784, the United States Navy on March 27, 1794, and the United States Marine Corps on July 11, 1798.


==Structure==
==Structure==
The United States Armed Forces are divided into six branches:
The United States Armed Forces are divided into several branches, each with its own specific roles and responsibilities:


* [[United States Army]]: The Army is the oldest and largest branch of the US military, responsible for land-based military operations.
===United States Army===
* [[United States Marine Corps]]: A branch of the Navy, the Marine Corps specializes in amphibious operations; their primary specialty is to assault, capture, and control "beach heads," which then provide a route to attack the enemy from almost any direction.
The [[United States Army]] is the land service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the military, responsible for land-based military operations.
* [[United States Navy]]: The Navy is responsible for maintaining the freedom of the seas, projecting power across the globe through its fleet, which includes aircraft carriers, submarines, and numerous other types of ships.
* [[United States Air Force]]: The Air Force oversees air, space, and cyberspace operations, including managing military satellites, conducting air strikes, and providing air support to ground troops.
* [[United States Space Force]]: The newest branch, established in December 2019, is responsible for organizing, training, and equipping space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force.
* [[United States Coast Guard]]: The Coast Guard provides law enforcement, search and rescue, and regulatory services along the United States' coasts and waterways. In times of war or on the direction of the President, the Coast Guard serves as part of the Department of the Navy.


==Roles and Responsibilities==
===United States Marine Corps===
The primary mission of the Armed Forces is to defend the United States and its interests. This involves deterring aggression, protecting American citizens abroad, and supporting allies. Each branch has specific roles and responsibilities but works together to ensure the security and safety of the country and its allies.
The [[United States Marine Corps]] is a separate branch of the military responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces.


==Personnel==
===United States Navy===
The United States Armed Forces are a volunteer force, with service members enlisting without the need for conscription. The military operates under a strict hierarchy and discipline system, with ranks that denote levels of authority and responsibility.
The [[United States Navy]] is the naval warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, responsible for naval operations and maintaining the freedom of the seas.
 
===United States Air Force===
The [[United States Air Force]] is the aerial and space warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, responsible for air and space operations.
 
===United States Space Force===
The [[United States Space Force]] is the space service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, responsible for space operations and maintaining space superiority.
 
===United States Coast Guard===
The [[United States Coast Guard]] is a maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, operating under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime.
 
==Command structure==
The President of the United States is the [[commander-in-chief]] of the Armed Forces. The [[United States Secretary of Defense|Secretary of Defense]] is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of Defense. The [[Joint Chiefs of Staff]] is a body of senior uniformed leaders in the Department of Defense who advise the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council on military matters.


==Budget==
==Budget==
The United States allocates a significant portion of its federal budget to defense spending, which covers the operation and maintenance of the Armed Forces, including salaries, training, and procurement of new technology and equipment.
The United States has the largest defense budget in the world. The budget funds the operations of the Department of Defense, including the salaries of military personnel, the maintenance of equipment, and the development of new technologies.


==Global Presence==
==Related pages==
The United States maintains a significant military presence around the world, with numerous bases in foreign countries. This global presence allows the United States to project power and respond quickly to international crises.
* [[Military history of the United States]]
* [[United States Department of Defense]]
* [[United States military deployments]]


==Challenges and Criticisms==
==References==
The United States Armed Forces face various challenges, including adapting to new forms of warfare, such as cyber and unmanned systems, and dealing with the physical and mental health issues of service members. Additionally, the military's significant budget and global presence have been subjects of debate and criticism.
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==See Also==
==Gallery==
* [[Military history of the United States]]
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* [[Military-industrial complex]]
Military_service_mark_of_the_United_States_Army.svg|Service mark of the United States Army
* [[Veterans Affairs in the United States]]
Emblem_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps.svg|Emblem of the United States Marine Corps
Emblem_of_the_United_States_Navy.svg|Emblem of the United States Navy
U.S._Air_Force_service_mark.svg|Service mark of the United States Air Force
United_States_Space_Force_emblem.svg|Emblem of the United States Space Force
Seal_of_the_United_States_Coast_Guard.svg|Seal of the United States Coast Guard
Space_Force_Leader_to_Become_8th_Member_of_Joint_Chiefs_(3).jpg|Space Force leader at the Joint Chiefs
GCCMAP_2019.png|Global Combatant Commands map
</gallery>


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Latest revision as of 01:09, 10 February 2025

Overview of the United States Armed Forces



The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States of America. They consist of six service branches: the United States Army, United States Marine Corps, United States Navy, United States Air Force, United States Space Force, and United States Coast Guard. The President of the United States is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces and forms military policy with the Department of Defense (DoD) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS), both federal executive departments, acting as the principal organs by which military policy is carried out.

History[edit]

The United States Armed Forces were established during the American Revolutionary War with the creation of the Continental Army on June 14, 1775, the Continental Navy on October 13, 1775, and the Continental Marines on November 10, 1775. These forces were disbanded after the Treaty of Paris ended the war in 1783. The current United States Army was created on June 3, 1784, the United States Navy on March 27, 1794, and the United States Marine Corps on July 11, 1798.

Structure[edit]

The United States Armed Forces are divided into several branches, each with its own specific roles and responsibilities:

United States Army[edit]

The United States Army is the land service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the military, responsible for land-based military operations.

United States Marine Corps[edit]

The United States Marine Corps is a separate branch of the military responsible for providing power projection from the sea, using the mobility of the United States Navy to rapidly deliver combined-arms task forces.

United States Navy[edit]

The United States Navy is the naval warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, responsible for naval operations and maintaining the freedom of the seas.

United States Air Force[edit]

The United States Air Force is the aerial and space warfare service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, responsible for air and space operations.

United States Space Force[edit]

The United States Space Force is the space service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, responsible for space operations and maintaining space superiority.

United States Coast Guard[edit]

The United States Coast Guard is a maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement service branch of the U.S. Armed Forces, operating under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime.

Command structure[edit]

The President of the United States is the commander-in-chief of the Armed Forces. The Secretary of Defense is the principal assistant to the President in all matters relating to the Department of Defense. The Joint Chiefs of Staff is a body of senior uniformed leaders in the Department of Defense who advise the President, the Secretary of Defense, and the National Security Council on military matters.

Budget[edit]

The United States has the largest defense budget in the world. The budget funds the operations of the Department of Defense, including the salaries of military personnel, the maintenance of equipment, and the development of new technologies.

Related pages[edit]

References[edit]

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Gallery[edit]

  • Service mark of the United States Army
    Service mark of the United States Army
  • Emblem of the United States Marine Corps
    Emblem of the United States Marine Corps
  • Emblem of the United States Navy
    Emblem of the United States Navy
  • Service mark of the United States Air Force
    Service mark of the United States Air Force
  • Emblem of the United States Space Force
    Emblem of the United States Space Force
  • Seal of the United States Coast Guard
    Seal of the United States Coast Guard
  • Space Force leader at the Joint Chiefs
    Space Force leader at the Joint Chiefs
  • Global Combatant Commands map
    Global Combatant Commands map
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