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Why did the size of the Air Force grow in the 1950s while other branches were shrinking?
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∙ 10y ago
In the 1950s. Having nuclear weapons were the newest and most recent weapon for all countries. Aircraft where concluded to be the best transportation for the weapons because the easy drop on the areas of cities or countries.
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Why is the Air Force better than all the other branches?
It isn't. All branches are equal.
Has the Air Force ever been defeated?
No. The Air Force is one of the most powerful military branch in the World. No other military branches has ever defeated the Air Force branch.
Are the Navy Seals the most elite fighting force?
Yes, although they do have plenty of competition from other military branches.
In the navy is a captain a higher level than lieutenant?
Yes, in all branches of service. The Navy uses a different structure for officers than the Air Force, Army, and Marines. In the Navy, a Captain is O6, equivalent to a Colonel in the remaining branches. A Navy Lieutenant is O3, equivalent to Captain in the other branches, and a Navy Lieutenant Junior Grade is O2, equivalent to a First Lieutenant in the other branches.
Why primary sector shrinking?
The primary sector is shrinking because business is moving to other countries because it's cheaper labour.
What other country has 5 armed forces?
Currently there are only 3 branches of Armed Service, even in the USA. Air Force, Army, and Navy. People commonly think that the Marines and the Coast Guard are their own branches, which is highly inaccurate as they are both a part of the Navy. Maybe someday the Space will split off from the Air Force and the US will have 4 branches.
What allows other branches to control other branches?
Checks and balances
Is it possible to be forced into infantry or into other branches of military when enlisted in the US Air Force when you wanted to be something else like a mechanic or engineer?
no
Can you join the army after being discharged from the air force?
Yes. I know several other service men who switched branches of service after they were discharged.
My son joined the Air Force with hopes of being TACP. Can you tell me how is it decided where your base is after your training. Cause I was surprised to hear he would be at Fort Bliss Army Base. Why?
The services provided by Tacp - calling in close air support and such - are exclusive to the Air Force - none of the other branches has this capacity. So Air Force personnel are attached to units from other branches in order to provide those units with close air support capabilities.
How do branches check other branches?
hit them down
Where can one purchase EPR bullets?
EPR bullets are used by the Air Force and other military branches. They are not available commercially. One would have to buy some other kind of ammunition
