1 The Active Army

2 Think about those who served in the active Army, what their duties are, and how they contribute to society, the nation and the world. What do you know about the active Army? What do you want to know about the active Army?

3 Oldest of the US military ServicesOldest of the US military Services Created 14 June 1775.Created 14 June Constitution- Legal basis for the ArmyConstitution- Legal basis for the Army National Security Act of 1947 provided for current structure of US Forces. National Security Act of 1947 provided for current structure of US Forces. Origins of the US Army

4 US Army Mission The Army mission is to provide combatant commanders the forces and capabilities necessary to execute the National Security, National Defense, and National Military Strategies. Army forces provide the capability-by threat, force, or occupation-to promptly gain, sustain, and exploit comprehensive control over land, resources, and people.

5 The Total Army Concept US Army consists of three elements:US Army consists of three elements: –Active Army –Reserve Components Army National GuardArmy National Guard US Army ReserveUS Army Reserve –Army Civilian Work Force

6 Military Departments Unified Commands Chairman of the JCS Office of the Secretary of Defense Army Mission Defend U.S. territory and any occupied areas Overcome any aggressor that imperils our nation’s peace and security

7 Army’s Major Roles To maintain the ability to respond to any aggression. To be well-trained and equipped to prevent conflict. If land forces are committed in combat, to be employed at a level of strength necessary to ensure a swift and decisive end of the combat. To bring about an end to the conflict in terms favorable to the United States. To fulfill a peacetime role by being able to contribute personnel and resources to domestic programs that support the general welfare of the people.

United States Army JROTC Chain of Command The Honorable Barack Obama The Honorable Leon Panetta Secretary of Defense The Honorable John McHugh Secretary Army Chairman Joint Chiefs GEN Martin Dempsey Chief of Staff Army GEN Odierno SMA of the Army SMA of the Army Raymond Chandler Raymond Chandler Cdr, US Army Cdt Cmd MG James McDonald Director, Army JROTC COL Hubert Bagley Cdr USA Cdt Cmd MG Jeoffrey Smith Sergeant Major Sergeant Major CSM Roger Howard Dir Army JROTC Dir Army JROTC COL John Vanderbleek

9 Active Duty is similar to working at a full-time civilian job. Your length of service can range from two to six years. Typical deployments are 12 months in length. The Active Army

10 Two Choices – One Army The US Army consists of Active Duty Soldiers and Soldiers in the Army Reserve. These two groups work in tandem to create the most powerful, well-prepared fighting force in the world.

11 Overview The U.S. Army, a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, is made up of the best-trained, most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the worldThe U.S. Army, a key component of the U.S. Armed Forces, is made up of the best-trained, most dedicated, most respected Soldiers in the world A Soldier in the U.S. Army is the embodiment of physical strength, emotional strength and strength of purpose.A Soldier in the U.S. Army is the embodiment of physical strength, emotional strength and strength of purpose.

12 Army Branches The Army is divided into three major categories or branches, according to mission functions:The Army is divided into three major categories or branches, according to mission functions: –Combat Arms - Directly involved in the conduct of actual fighting. –Combat Support Branches- Provide operational assistance to the Combat Arms. –Combat Service Support- Provide logistical, admin, or service support to other branches.

13 Combat Arms Combat Arms Combat Support Combat Support Combat Service Support. Combat Service Support. Three Branch Categories:

14 Army Combat Arms Branches –Infantry –Armor –Field Artillery –Air Defense Artillery –Aviation –Corps of Engineers –Special Forces

15 Army Combat Support Branches – Corps of Engineers – Chemical Corps – Signal Corps – Military Police Corps – Military Intelligence

16 Combat Service Support Branches Adjutant General CorpsAdjutant General Corps Finance CorpsFinance Corps Quartermaster CorpsQuartermaster Corps Ordnance CorpsOrdnance Corps Transportation CorpsTransportation Corps Judge Advocate Generals CorpsJudge Advocate Generals Corps Army Medical CorpsArmy Medical Corps Army Medical Service CorpsArmy Medical Service Corps Army Nurse CorpsArmy Nurse Corps Army Dental CorpsArmy Dental Corps Chaplains CorpsChaplains Corps Civil AffairsCivil Affairs

17 What is the Army made of The Army consists of more than 1,000,000 Soldiers: 519,000 on Active Duty, ready to respond immediately to any mission; 346,000 in the Army National Guard and 189,000 in the Army Reserve who can be rapidly mobilized when their skills are needed in times of national emergency or global conflict.

18 Structure Because the Army is made of such a large number of Soldiers, it must be organized into units, each with its own leaders and reporting structure. Each unit—whether it’s a squad or division—was created to respond to any mission, regardless of size or complexity.

19 Many people know what the words Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, and Personal Courage mean. But how often do you see someone actually live up to them? 7 Army Values

20 Summary The Active Army consists of fulltime personnel, assigned to units, and supported by a civilian workforce. The Reserve Components primarily consists of part-time military personnel, augmented by active duty Reservists and fulltime support civilian personnel. Both Active and Reserve forces are needed to accomplish the Army’s mission.

21 7 Army Values Loyalty Duty Respect Selfless Service Honor Integrity Personal Courage

22 Composition The Army is made of two major components: the Active Duty and Army Reserve. Those who serve in either component are Enlisted Soldiers, Non- Commissioned Officers (NCOs), Warrant Officers or Commissioned Officers.

23 Reflection: What are some common characteristics of all branches? What are some major differences of the branches? What does the active Army train to do? What other questions do you have about the branches of the Active Army?

24 Loyalty Bear true faith and allegiance to the U.S. Constitution, the Army, your unit and other Soldiers. Bearing true faith and allegiance is a matter of believing in and devoting yourself to something or someone. A loyal Soldier is one who supports the leadership and stands up for fellow Soldiers. By wearing the uniform of the U.S. Army you are expressing your loyalty. And by doing your share, you show your loyalty to your unit.

25 Duty Fulfill your obligations. Doing your duty means more than carrying out your assigned tasks. Duty means being able to accomplish tasks as part of a team. The work of the U.S. Army is a complex combination of missions, tasks and responsibilities all in constant motion. Our work entails building one assignment onto another. You fulfill your obligations as a part of your unit every time you resist the temptation to take 'shortcuts' that might undermine the integrity of the final product.

26 Respect Treat people as they should be treated. In the Soldier's Code, we pledge to 'treat others with dignity and respect while expecting others to do the same.' Respect is what allows us to appreciate the best in other people. Respect is trusting that all people have done their jobs and fulfilled their duty. And self-respect is a vital ingredient with the Army value of respect, which results from knowing you have put forth your best effort. The Army is one team and each of us has something to contribute.

27 Selfless Service Put the welfare of the Nation, the Army and your subordinates before your own. Selfless service is larger than just one person. In serving your country, you are doing your duty loyally without thought of recognition or gain. The basic building block of selfless service is the commitment of each team member to go a little further, endure a little longer, and look a little closer to see how he or she can add to the effort.

28 Honor Live up to Army values. The Nation's highest military award is The Medal of Honor. This award goes to Soldiers who make honor a matter of daily living Soldiers who develop the habit of being honorable, and solidify that habit with every value choice they make. Honor is a matter of carrying out, acting, and living the values of respect, duty, loyalty, selfless service, integrity and personal courage in everything you do.

29 Integrity Do what's right, legally and morally. Integrity is a quality you develop by adhering to moral principles. It requires that you do and say nothing that deceives others. As your integrity grows, so does the trust others place in you. The more choices you make based on integrity, the more this highly prized value will affect your relationships with family and friends, and, finally, the fundamental acceptance of yourself.

30 Personal Courage Face fear, danger or adversity (physical or moral). Personal courage has long been associated with our Army. With physical courage, it is a matter of enduring physical duress and at times risking personal safety. Facing moral fear or adversity may be a long, slow process of continuing forward on the right path, especially if taking those actions is not popular with others. You can build your personal courage by daily standing up for and acting upon the things that you know are honorable.

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