The United States Army is the branch of the United States armed forces responsible for land-based military operations. It is the largest and oldest established branch of the U.S. military and is one of seven uniformed services. The modern Army has its roots in the Continental Army which was formed on 14 June 1775,[1] before the establishment of the United States, to meet the demands of the American Revolutionary War. Congress created the United States Army on 14 June 1784 after the end of the war to replace the disbanded Continental Army. The Army considers itself to be descended from the Continental Army and thus dates its inception from the origins of that force.[1] The primary mission of the Army is to "provide necessary forces and capabilities ... in support of the National Security and Defense Strategies."[2] Control and operation is administered by the Department of the Army, one of the three service departments of the Department of Defense. The civilian head is the Secretary of the Army and the highest ranking military officer in the department is the Chief of Staff, unless the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff or Vice Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff are Army officers. The Regular Army reported a strength of approximately 547,400, soldiers as of 28 February 2009.[3] The Army National Guard (ARNG) reported 358,200 and the United States Army Reserve (USAR) reported 205,000, putting the approximate combined component strength total approximately 1,110,600 soldiers.[4]
To serve the American people, protect enduring national interests, and fulfill the Nation's military requirements. (FM 6-22, Army Leadership)
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The United States Army. As of Sept,18,1947 the AF became it own branch of the service.
The United States Army
United States Army's motto is 'This We'll Defend'.
United States Army Military District of Washington's motto is 'Haec Protegimus'.
Association of the United States Army was created in 1950.
Second United States Army's motto is 'Second To None'.
The United States Marine Corps was founded..making it older than the forming of the United States. Declaration of United States July 4th, 1776.
United States Army Reserve Command's motto is 'Twice the Citizen'.
Sixth United States Army Group was created in 1944.
United States Army Air Service was created in 1918.
United States Army Medical Unit was created in 1956.
United States Army Medical Unit ended in 1969.