Branches of Military

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​United States Armed Forces

The United States Military makes up one of the largest and most powerful armies in the world. There are currently (2013) over 1.3 million active military personnel in the U.S. Armed Forces.

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Open Ended

Do you know anyone who is or has served in the military? If yes, who?

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​Why does the U.S. have a military?

The United States, like many countries, has a military to protect its borders and interests. Starting with the Revolutionary War the military has played an important role in the formation and history of the United States.

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Multiple Choice

What country spends the most on its military?

• Canada

• Russia

• The United States

• China

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​Who is in charge of the military?

The president is the Commander in Chief over the entire U.S. military. Under the president is the Secretary of the Department of Defense who is in charge of all the branches of the military except for the Coast Guard.

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Multiple Choice

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

• The highest ranking General

• The President

• The Vice President

• Congress

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​The Different Branches of the Military

There are six main branches of the military including the Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and the Coast Guard.​ The newest branch is called Space Force.

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​What is Space Force (USSF)?

The USSF is the newest branch of the Armed Forces. It was established December 20, 2019 . Space has become essential to our security and prosperity – so much so that we need a branch of our military dedicated to its defense, just like we have branches of the military dedicated to protecting and securing the air, land, and sea.

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Poll

Do you think the United States needs a Space Force

• No, that's silly.

• Hmm, I don't know yet.

• Sure.

• Yes, because...

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​Army

The Army is the main ground force and largest branch of the military. The Army's job is to control and fight on land using land troops, tanks, and artillery.

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Open Ended

When did the United States have its first Army?

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​Air Force

The Air Force is the part of the military that fights using aircraft including fighter planes and bombers. The Air Force was part of the Army up until 1947 when it was made into its own branch. The Air Force is also responsible for military satellites in space.

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Draw

Draw a airplane.

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​Navy

The Navy fights in the oceans and the seas throughout the world. The Navy uses all sorts of battleships including destroyers, aircraft carriers, and submarines. The U.S. Navy is significantly larger than any other navy in the world and is armed with 10 of the world's 20 aircraft carriers (as of 2014).

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Open Ended

USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) is the first-in-class of the Navy's newest generation of Ford-class aircraft carriers. Guess how long it is?

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​Marines

The Marines are responsible for delivering task forces on land, at sea, and in the air. The Marines work closely with the Army, Navy, and Air Force. As America's expeditionary force in readiness, the U.S. Marines are forward deployed in an effort to win battles swiftly and aggressively in times of crisis.

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​Coast Guard

The Coast Guard is separate from the other branches as it is part of the Department of Homeland Security. The Coast Guard is the smallest of the military branches. It monitors the U.S. Coastline and enforces border laws as well as helps with ocean rescues. The Coast Guard can become part of the Navy during times of war.

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Multiple Choice

Is the Coast Guard in Illinois?

• Yes

• No

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​Reserves

Each of the branches above have active personnel and reserve personnel. Active personnel work full time for the military. Reserves, however, have non-military jobs, but train on weekends throughout the year for one of the military branches. During times of war, the reserves can be called upon to join the military full time.

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Multiple Choice

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

• Army

• Navy

• Space Force

• Air Force

Multiple Choice

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

• Navy

• Coast Guard

• Marines

• Arny

Multiple Choice

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

• Space Force

• Coast Guard

• Army

• Coast Guard

Multiple Choice

Which branch acts as the main landing force during battles?

• Marine Corps

• Space Force

• Army

• Navy

Multiple Choice

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

• Army

• Air Force

• Marines

• Coast Guard