Marines Navy Army air force coast guard
branch descriptions
united states marines
The Marines are often referred to as the "Infantry of the Navy." Marines specialize
in amphibious operations. Their primary specialty is to capture and control
"beach heads," which then provide an advantage from almost any direction.
in amphibious operations. Their primary specialty is to capture and control
"beach heads," which then provide an advantage from almost any direction.
united states navy
The Navy's primary mission is to maintain the freedom of the seas. The Navy makes it
possible for the United States to use the seas when and where we want it.
possible for the United States to use the seas when and where we want it.
unitied states army
The United States Army is the main ground-force of the United States. The Army's
main function is to protect and defend the United States. The Army is the oldest
U.S. Military service.
main function is to protect and defend the United States. The Army is the oldest
U.S. Military service.
united states air force
The Air Force is the youngest military service. The primary mission of the Air Force
is to defend the United States through exploitation of air and space. The Air
Force is also responsible for all military satellites, and controls all of our
Nation's strategic nuclear ballistic missiles.
is to defend the United States through exploitation of air and space. The Air
Force is also responsible for all military satellites, and controls all of our
Nation's strategic nuclear ballistic missiles.
united states coast guard
The Coast Guard is primarily concerned with law enforcement, boating safety, sea
rescue, and illegal immigration control. The President of the United States can
transfer part or all of the Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy in times
of conflict.
rescue, and illegal immigration control. The President of the United States can
transfer part or all of the Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy in times
of conflict.