United States Army
Land warfare branch
The United States Army is the land warfare branch of the U.S.
Armed Forces, responsible for ground-based military operations.
It is the largest and oldest branch of the American military, established in 1775.
He enlisted in the Army after high school.
Often shortened to the Army when context is clear.
Armed forces member
- battalionMid-sized military unit
- brigadeLarge military unit
- divisionSplitting into parts
- corpsMilitary unit or group
regiment · platoon · company · squad · general · colonel · sergeant · private
Satisfactory military service completion
- GI BillVeteran education benefit
- VA benefitsServices for former military
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
- reintegrationRestoration to a group
Purple Heart · Bronze Star · Medal of Honor · VFW · American Legion · tour of duty · deployment · sacrifice
Ground combat troops
- riflemanArmed soldier or NZ bird
- assaultViolent offensive act
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
- firefightExchange of gunfire
artillery · tank · helicopter · mortar · grenade · bayonet · ammunition · warfare
Deliberate tactical movement
- flankingAt the sides of
- ambushSurprise strike from concealment
- strategyPlanned approach to goals
- logisticsCoordination of complex activities
terrain · intelligence · communications · command structure · chain of command · field manual · war games · simulation
Cloth symbol or signal
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- dutyRequired moral task
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
- countrySovereign state or territory
service · sacrifice · citizenship · civic duty · stars and stripes · loyalty · courage
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- missile defenseSystem intercepting hostile projectiles
- air defenseProtection from aerial attack
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
- perimeter securityProtection of outer limits
cyberdefense · early warning · radar system · garrison · checkpoint · guard post · national guard · reserve
Act of hiding something
- desert camoSandy terrain disguise pattern
- jungle camoTropical forest disguise pattern
- urban camoCity-environment disguise pattern
- digital camoPixelated concealment pattern
ghillie suit · stealth · cover · blend · fatigues · battle dress · field uniform
soldier
Armed forces member
corps · regiment · platoon · company · squad · general · colonel · sergeant · private · commander
honorable discharge
Satisfactory military service completion
- GI BillVeteran education benefit
- VA benefitsServices for former military
- PTSDChronic reaction to horrific events
reintegration · Purple Heart · Bronze Star · Medal of Honor · VFW · American Legion · tour of duty · deployment · sacrifice · valor
infantry
Ground combat troops
- riflemanArmed soldier or NZ bird
- assaultViolent offensive act
- engagementCommitment to wed or attend
firefight · artillery · tank · helicopter · mortar · grenade · bayonet · ammunition · warfare · mission
maneuver
Deliberate tactical movement
logistics · terrain · intelligence · communications · command structure · chain of command · field manual · war games · simulation · doctrine
flag
Cloth symbol or signal
- allegianceLoyalty owed to authority
- dutyRequired moral task
- honorHigh regard, moral dignity
country · service · sacrifice · citizenship · civic duty · stars and stripes · loyalty · courage
fortification
Strengthening defenses or nutrients
- missile defenseSystem intercepting hostile projectiles
- air defenseProtection from aerial attack
- bunkerReinforced subterranean stronghold
perimeter security · cyberdefense · early warning · radar system · garrison · checkpoint · guard post · national guard · reserve
concealment
Act of hiding something
- desert camoSandy terrain disguise pattern
- jungle camoTropical forest disguise pattern
- urban camoCity-environment disguise pattern
digital camo · ghillie suit · stealth · cover · blend · fatigues · battle dress · field uniform
United States ArmyUnited States Navy
American maritime military service
United States Air Force · United States Marine Corps · naval forces · air force · air forces
United States ArmyPeople's Liberation Army
China's national armed forces
Red Army · Soviet Army · Wehrmacht · Russian military · Confederate Army
United States Armycivilian population
civil society · civilian workforce · Peace Corps · noncombatants · civilians
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