The U.S. Armed Forces are made up of six main military branches.

Quick Scoop: The Branches

Here are the current branches of the U.S. military:

  • Army – Primarily handles land warfare and ground operations.
  • Navy – Focuses on sea power, ships, submarines, and naval aviation.
  • Marine Corps – A fast, expeditionary force that operates on land and sea, often first in combat.
  • Air Force – Conducts operations in the air and supports space and cyber missions.
  • Space Force – The newest branch, responsible for operations and defense in space.
  • Coast Guard – Handles maritime security, law enforcement, and search and rescue, usually under the Department of Homeland Security in peacetime.

Simple HTML table version

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<table>
  <thead>
    <tr>
      <th>Branch</th>
      <th>Main Focus</th>
    </tr>
  </thead>
  <tbody>
    <tr>
      <td>Army</td>
      <td>Land warfare and ground combat operations</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Navy</td>
      <td>Sea power, fleets, and naval aviation</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Marine Corps</td>
      <td>Rapid-response amphibious and expeditionary operations</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Air Force</td>
      <td>Air operations, global strike, and air support</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Space Force</td>
      <td>Space operations and protection of U.S. assets in space</td>
    </tr>
    <tr>
      <td>Coast Guard</td>
      <td>Maritime security, law enforcement, and search and rescue</td>
    </tr>
  </tbody>
</table>

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