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Revision as of 13:08, 23 August 2025
The United States Army (USA) is the land warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is the oldest and largest branch, established on June 14, 1775, by the Continental Congress to fight in the American Revolutionary War. The Army’s primary mission is to protect and defend the United States through sustained land dominance, ground combat, and support operations at home and abroad.
Mission
The Army’s mission is “to deploy, fight, and win the nation’s wars by providing ready, prompt, and sustained land dominance across the full spectrum of conflict as part of the joint force.”
Its functions include:
- Conducting ground combat operations.
- Supporting civil authorities during emergencies.
- Deterring aggression and maintaining peace through presence and readiness.
- Providing humanitarian aid and disaster relief when directed.
Organization
The Army is organized into several major components:
Active Duty Army: Full-time soldiers stationed worldwide.
Army Reserve: A federal reserve force that trains part-time and can be mobilized in emergencies.
Army National Guard: A dual state–federal force that assists in domestic emergencies and can be federalized for overseas deployment.
Leadership
The Army is led by the Secretary of the Army (a civilian official within the Department of Defense) and the Chief of Staff of the Army, the highest-ranking Army officer. Together, they oversee readiness, training, and policy implementation.
Structure and Units
The Army is divided into commands and units, ranging from squads and platoons to brigades, divisions, corps, and armies. Specialized branches include infantry, armor, artillery, aviation, engineers, medical corps, and special operations forces (e.g., the United States Army Rangers and Green Berets).
Training and Education
Recruit training occurs at various Army posts, such as Fort Moore (formerly Fort Benning). Officers are trained at institutions such as the United States Military Academy at West Point, Officer Candidate School, and the Reserve Officers' Training Corps (ROTC). Professional development continues throughout an Army career.
Global Presence
The Army maintains installations across the United States and overseas, including bases in Europe, the Middle East, and the Indo-Pacific. These forward-deployed forces provide deterrence and enable rapid response to crises.
Symbols and Traditions
Motto: This We’ll Defend.
Colors: Black and gold.
Flag: Displays battle streamers representing campaigns fought since the Revolutionary War.
Values: Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage (known as the Army Values).