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How many Americans serve in the military currently?
According to the US Department of Defense Website (as on October 6, 2007) . . . ". . . over 1.3 million men and women on active duty, and 669,281 civilian personnel, we are the nation's largest employer. Another 1.1 million serve in the National Guard and Reserve forces. About 2 million military retirees and their family members receive benefits." This was located on the following website: http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/dod101/index.html
How many people are in the US army in 2010?
Slightly less 3 million spread between active and reserves. The US military hires less than 0.9% of the population but accounts for 23% of our federal spending. This number represents the entire United States fighting force to include but not limited to Marine Corp., Airforce, National Guard, and possible NSA, Homeland Security. The Army alone consists for approximately 700-750,000 soldiers at any given time including active and reserve components. According to the Armed services page in wikipedia, in 2009 there were 548,000 active and 200,00 reserve.
How many soldiers are enlisted in US military?
As of February 2015, there are approximately 1,421,000 active duty Marines - Sailors - Soldiers - Airmen enlisted in the American Armed Forces. National Guard and Reservists are not included in this figure.
What is a US civilian?
a person who doesnot take active part in hostilities. Another Answer: Any US citizen that is not in the military.
Do reserve military get the same respect as full time military?
no. --- Edit: For the most part, no. Both National Guard and Reserve components are looked down upon by active duty personnel. However, that solely depends on the person. It should be noted that both the National Guard and Reserve have been extremely beneficial in helping within the US borders during natural disasters (see: Hurricane Katrina) and their role has been expanded by their deployment overseas. I am a Reservist and have been to Iraq twice. I can tell you from my personal experience that in most cases, we receive the same respect. I think it depends on the reputation and actions of the individual unit or soldier. There are more Reserve and National Guard troops serving in OIF/OEF than active duty troops.
What is the percentage of active and reserve military families that are currently on government food stamps?
The percentage of active and reserve military families that are currently on government food stamps in the US is estimated to be 12% or more.
What are the different types of Military?
In the US, the "Active" (full-time) military services are the US Army, US Marine Corps, US Navy, US Air Force and the US Coast Guard (in time of war). Each of the military services also has a Reserve Force. Each state has a reserve force of National Guard personnel, which can be called up to active duty by the President of the US.
What is the total number of US Troops.?
In 2010, there were just over two million people on active military duty. There were also about 850,000 in the active reserve.
What is the population of the US military?
The population of the US military is divided up as following: army 495,000; navy 388,760; air force 390,000; marines 174,000 army 738,699 active/reserve In 2008, the armed forces had 1.4 million personnel on active duty. The Reserves and National Guard brought the total number of troops to 2.3 million. The Department of Defense also employed about 700,000 civilians, not including contractors
How many soldiers in the US Army Reserve National Guard and Active?
Over 1,000,000 soldiers serve collectively in the Active Army, Army Reserve and Army National Guard.
How many aircraft carrier the US have?
11 active and 9 reserve.
Who is responsible for maintaining mobile reserve forces in the us military?
Commander in Chief.
How many Americans serve in the military currently?
According to the US Department of Defense Website (as on October 6, 2007) . . . ". . . over 1.3 million men and women on active duty, and 669,281 civilian personnel, we are the nation's largest employer. Another 1.1 million serve in the National Guard and Reserve forces. About 2 million military retirees and their family members receive benefits." This was located on the following website: http://www.defenselink.mil/pubs/dod101/index.html
What branch of the military was Ernie Pyle in?
Pyle's only military service was in the US Navy Reserve for three months.
How many years of military service do men have to do?
In the US Army, there is no compulsory military service - it's an all volunteer military. If someone chooses to enlist, they commit themselves to an eight year obligation, with a minimum of two years served on active duty. If they serve less than eight years on active duty, in a reserve component, or a combination of the two, then they are placed into the Individual Ready Reserve, where they may be subject to recall until the eight year MSO period has passed.
How many people are in the US army in 2010?
Slightly less 3 million spread between active and reserves. The US military hires less than 0.9% of the population but accounts for 23% of our federal spending. This number represents the entire United States fighting force to include but not limited to Marine Corp., Airforce, National Guard, and possible NSA, Homeland Security. The Army alone consists for approximately 700-750,000 soldiers at any given time including active and reserve components. According to the Armed services page in wikipedia, in 2009 there were 548,000 active and 200,00 reserve.
How many active B-52 bombers does the us Air force have?
74 with 20 in reserve.
