US Government - Armed Forces Test Flashcard

Front

Who is Commander-in-Chief over all the U.S. armed forces?

Back

President

Front

What cabinet member is in charge of all the branches of the military except the Coast Guard?

Back

Secretary of the Department of Defense

Front

How many main branches are there in the U.S. military?

Back

5

Front

Which branch of the military primarily uses airplanes such as bombers and fighter planes to fight the enemy?

Back

Air Force

Front

Which branch fights in the oceans and seas using battleships, submarines, and aircraft carriers?

Back

Navy

Front

Which branch monitors the U.S. coastline and helps with ocean rescues?

Back

Coast Guard

Front

Which branch is considered the main ground force of the U.S. military?

Back

Army

Front

Which branch acts as the main landing force during battles?

Back

Marine Corps

Front

The Coast Guard is part of what department within the U.S. government?

Back

Homeland Security

Front

What are people called who train for the military on the weekend, but have non-military jobs during the week?

Back

Reserves