US Armed Services Flashcards
(42 cards)
What is the primary role of the U.S. Army?
The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States.
Its purpose is to fight and win our Nation’s wars through prompt, sustained land combat, acting as America’s primary land warfare force.
What is the U.S. Army’s official mission statement?
The U.S. Army’s mission is “to fight and win the Nation’s wars through prompt and sustained land combat, as part of the joint force.”
This reflects the Army’s commitment to organizing, equipping, and training forces for land warfare in support of combatant commanders.
What is the primary role of the U.S. Navy?
The Navy is America’s maritime force. Its role is to protect America at sea by forward deployment and deterrence. Operating on, above, and below the oceans, the Navy defends freedom of the seas and preserves global economic prosperity.
What is the U.S. Navy’s official mission statement?
The Navy’s mission is to protect America at sea and secure the maritime commons. As stated on the official site, “The United States is a maritime nation, and the U.S. Navy protects America at sea. Alongside our allies and partners, we defend freedom, preserve economic prosperity, and keep the seas open and free.”
What is the primary role of the U.S. Coast Guard?
The Coast Guard is the nation’s maritime safety and security service. Its roles include law enforcement and maritime safety enforcement, marine environmental protection, and military support to the Navy. It safeguards U.S. waters, enforces maritime laws, and ensures safe and secure shipping and waterways.
What is the primary role of the U.S. Marine Corps?
The Marine Corps is the Nation’s naval infantry. Its role is to maintain amphibious and ground combat units for contingency operations.
Marines are trained to seize and secure beachheads or other key terrain in support of naval campaigns, making them first responders in crisis.
What is the U.S. Marine Corps’ official mission statement?
Per U.S. law (Title 10), the Marine Corps’ mission is “to provide fleet marine forces of combined arms, together with supporting air components, for service with the Fleet in the seizure or defense of advanced naval bases and for the conduct of such land operations as may be essential to the prosecution of a naval campaign.”
What is the U.S. Coast Guard’s official mission statement?
The Coast Guard’s mission is “to ensure our Nation’s maritime safety, security and stewardship.”
This means being ready, relevant, and responsive to protect the public, the environment, and U.S. economic interests along coastal and offshore waters.
What two types of missions does the Army conduct?
Domestically, the Army conducts two types of missions: Homeland Defense and Civil Support.
Homeland defense missions involve defending the U.S. against external threats, while civil support missions (Defense Support of Civil Authorities) involve assisting federal, state, and local agencies during disasters and emergencies.
To whom do the Chief of Naval Operations (CNO) and the Commandant of the Marine Corps report?
Both the CNO and the Commandant are senior naval officers under the Department of the Navy. The CNO is the Navy’s highest officer and serves as a military deputy to the Secretary of the Navy.
Likewise, the Commandant of the Marine Corps reports directly to the Secretary of the Navy
Is a Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) larger or smaller than a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU)
A Marine Expeditionary Brigade (MEB) is larger than a Marine Expeditionary Unit (MEU). A MEB typically has ~14,000 Marines and sailors (regimental and aircraft groups, etc.), whereas a MEU is much smaller (around 2,200 personnel). The MEB is intermediate in size (smaller than a full Marine Expeditionary Force, but bigger than a MEU).
What is the title of the highest-ranking military member in the U.S. Air Force?
he highest-ranking Air Force officer is the Chief of Staff of the Air Force. The Chief of Staff (a four-star general) is the senior uniformed Air Force officer responsible for organizing, training, and equipping all Air Force forces.
(Gen. David W. Allvin currently holds this position.)
What was the main message of George W. Bush’s speech on March 19, 2003?
To express the U.S. commitment to freedom, praise the military’s honor, and highlight the threat from enemies with no regard for war conventions.
“The people you liberate will witness the honorable and decent spirit of the American military…” George W. Bush
What values did Bush emphasize in his speech?
Skill, bravery, honor, decency, freedom, and overcoming peril.
What is the DoD’s mission?
To provide combat-credible military forces to deter war and protect national security.
How many active duty members are in the DoD?
Over 1.3 million.
Who is the largest employer in the U.S.?
The Department of Defense.
What year was the Army established?
June 1775.
When did the Navy and Marine Corps follow?
Later in 1775.
When did the DoD officially get its name?
1949.
What major military reorganization occurred in 1947?
The National Security Act replaced the War Department with the National Military Establishment and created the Air Force.
Who is the Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces?
The President of the United States.
Who is the principal defense policy advisor to the President?
The Secretary of Defense.
What is the role of the DoD Inspector General?
To conduct and supervise audits and investigations within the DoD.
