Armed Forces

What are the main divisions of the U.S. Armed Forces?

• Army, Navy, Coast Guard and Secret Service

• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard

• Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Police and Firefighters

• Army, Navy, Navy SEALs and Air Force

What do the Navy SEALs and the Green Berets have in common?

• They are both part of the Marine Corp

• They both consist of men only

• They both specialize in sensitive, covert operations

• They both operate mostly in water

Which of the following missions would most likely be run by the Navy?

• An air attack on an enemy base

• a hostage rescue operation in a landlocked country

• submarine maneuvers in the Arctic Ocean

• the ground invasion of a landlocked country

What are Reserves?

• a group of retired armed forces personnel

• a special forces unit of the Army

• the Navy's squadron of pilots and airplanes

• Soldiers who are not on active duty but can be called up

Why is the Marine Corps' slogan "First to Fight?"

• As a first-response force, they're often sent to fight before the Army or Navy

• They are the oldest continuously- operate fighting force in the United States

• Marines are known for being extremely angry and sensitive

• They joined the fighting in World War II before the U.S. declared war

What does the U.S. Coast Guard do?

• Transport soldiers and Marines to far-off ports

• Provide support for the U.S. Navy

• Defend American ports and waterways

• Prevent enemies from launching submarine attacks

In the sentence, "The primary objective of the Green Berets is to carry out dangerous missions behind enemy lines," what does "primary objective" mean?

• secret mission

• main function

• unknown origin

• constitutional role

How does the Coast Guard differ from the other branches of the armed forces?

• They're the only branch that works a large amount of time on ships

• They're the only branch overseen by the Department of Homeland Security

• They're the only branch that contains forces stationed inside the United States

• They're the only branch that carries out secret missions

If your city flooded, which armed forces members would be most likely to come and help out?

• The Marines

• The Army

• The Navy

• The National Guard

What can you infer from the fact that not all armed forces personnel serve in combat?

• There is room in the armed forces for people of all skills and talents

• The armed forces as a whole rarely enter combat

• You have to be a great athlete to enter combat with the armed forces

• Most armed forces personnel receive very little training