United States Armed Forces

The United States Armed Forces are the military forces of the United States of America. It consists of the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Space Force, and Coast Guard. The President of the United States is the Commander-in-Chief and leads the armed forces through the Department of Defense, which also provides military policy and planning. The Department of Homeland Security oversees the Coast Guard in peacetime.

Pronunciation

United States Armed Forces: /juːˌnaɪ.tɪd ˈsteɪts ɑːrmd ˈfɔːrsɪz/

Etymology

The term "United States Armed Forces" was first used in the United States Constitution, adopted in 1787, to describe the collective military forces of the newly formed United States.

Related Terms

Military rank: A system of hierarchical relationships in armed forces, police, intelligence agencies or other institutions organized along military lines.
Military history of the United States: The history of the United States Armed Forces dates back to 1775, when America needed a defense force to protect the original 13 colonies from a British invasion.
Military-industrial complex: A socio-economic concept wherein the military, government, and private industry collaborate to promote and sustain each other's interests.
Veteran: A person who has served and is no longer serving in a military.
Reserve components of the United States Armed Forces: Components of the Armed Forces of the United States which augment the active components in providing defense for the United States.

External links

Medical encyclopedia article on United States Armed Forces
Wikipedia's article - United States Armed Forces

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United States Armed Forces