What the Army brings to the joint force
Landpower depends on much more than the troops visible on the front line.
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Different missions. Shared purpose.
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Service profile
Army
The land force: people, formations, sustainment, and the work of holding ground.
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Air Force
Airpower, airlift, refueling, and the infrastructure behind flight.
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Marine Corps
A naval expeditionary force built around combined arms and readiness.
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Space Force
The systems and personnel supporting military operations in the space domain.
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Coast Guard
Maritime safety, security, stewardship, and service at the intersection of civil and military missions.
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More about service
Understanding the Navy’s maritime role
Sea power connects ships, aircraft, shore support, and the routes between them.
Read the guide ↗The Marine Corps and the meaning of expeditionary
A naval identity shapes how Marines prepare to operate away from established bases.
Read the guide ↗Airpower is a system, not just an aircraft
The Air Force’s mission connects flight operations to mobility, information, and support.
Read the guide ↗What the Space Force does for the force below
Space operations support communications, navigation, warning, and awareness.
Read the guide ↗Why the Coast Guard has such a varied mission
Maritime safety, law enforcement, and military readiness meet in one service.
Read the guide ↗National Guard and Reserve: understanding the distinction
Similar uniforms do not always mean identical service arrangements or authorities.
Read the guide ↗How the Army Reserve contributes to readiness
A federal reserve force supplies people and units for a wide range of missions.
Read the guide ↗Rank, pay grade, and job: three different ideas
A uniform’s insignia provides context, but it does not tell the whole professional story.
Read the guide ↗What joint means in military reporting
Service identity and operational command describe different parts of the organization.
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