How many branches are in the military of the United States?

Answer 1

There are five branches of the US Military.

-Army

-Dept of Navy (including Marine Corps)

-Air force

The are 5 distinct branches of the United States Military. In order of precedence for ceremonial purposes, these are:

The United States Army

The United States Marine Corps

The United States Navy

The United States Air Force

The United States Coast Guard

Each of these branches also include active duty, as well as, reservists.

Also, The National Guard and Air National Guard can be mobilized in times of war and during emergency situations in their respective states.

For further accurate information, please reference the websites of each branch of service and the national guard.

Answer 2

The only branch of the military that has no combat positions, is the Coast Guard. That leaves the Army, Air Force, Navy, and Marine Corps. However, this does not mean that the Coast Gaurd never sees combat. During war, the Coast Gaurd is transferred to the authority of the Secretary of Defense. During war the Coast Gaurd supports the Navy in operations in addition to its normal peace time duties. So, while in support of the Navy, Coast Gaurd ships could be fired upon.

Answer 3

Here is a list of the 17 different Branches in the Army:

Air Defense Artillery

Armor

Aviation

Chemical Corps

Corps of Engineers

Field Artillery

Infantry

Military Police Corps

Military Intelligence Corps

Signal Corps

Adjutant Generals Corps

Finance

Ordnance Corps

Quartermaster Corps

Transportation

Medical Service Corps

Nurse Corps

In cases that does not answer the question or if you were looking for the different components of the Army, there are 3.

Active Duty

Army Reserve

National Guard INTERESTED IN YOUR INTERNATIONAL SANTAS rpnjo@cox.net

Answer 4

The US Military has 5 branches during peace time, Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, and Coast Guard. When the United States declares war, the Coast Guard falls under Homeland Security. So currently there are 4, because of the War on Terror.

Answer 5

In the US, there are 3 branches of the Military- Army, Navy, Air Force. The US Marine Corps is a Department of the Navy. The US Coast Guard is part of the Department of Transportation, but in time of war may become part of the US Navy.

--------------

There are actually five branches of the Armed Forces, out of seven Uniformed Services. The Marine Corps, while administered under the Department of the Navy, is still a separate branch of service. The Coast Guard is administered under the Department of Homeland Security during peacetime, but is also a separate military branch.

Answer 6

All branches have a reserve component. The Army and Air Force also have a National Guard.

Answer 7

Five:

United States Army

United States Air Force

United States Navy

United States Marine Corps

United States Coast Guard

Answer 8

5 military branches.