Military Structure Presented by Jen Bantner and Connie Schauer Sources:

Components Army Air Force Marines Navy Coast Guard Note: Each branch has both an Active and Reserve force. Additionally, the Army and Air Force also have National Guard troops. National Guard units have the additional responsibility for responding to natural disasters and providing homeland security, as needed.

Who Serves? Approximately 2,267,000 Americans between the ages of 17 and 59. Or, less than 1 percent of the total U.S. population!

Who Serves by Race and Ethnicity? Race/Ethnic GroupMilitary PersonnelOverall U.S. Population White66%64% Black16%12% Hispanic10%16% Asian3%5% Other Groups5%3%

Army Responsible for land-based operations. Largest and oldest branch of the military. Numbers: Active Duty: 571,108 Reserve: 201,235 National Guard: 352,689 Male to Female Ratio: 5.4:1 Age of Entry: 17-35

U.S. Soldier's Creed I am an American Soldier. I am a Warrior and a member of a team. I serve the people of the United States, and live the Army Values. I will always place the mission first. I will never accept defeat. I will never quit. I will never leave a fallen comrade. I am disciplined, physically and mentally tough, trained and proficient in my warrior tasks and drills. I always maintain my arms, my equipment and myself. I am an expert and I am a professional. I stand ready to deploy, engage, and destroy, the enemies of the United States of America in close combat. I am a guardian of freedom and the American way of life. I am an American Soldier.

Air Force Protects American interests at home and abroad with a focus on air power. Numbers: Active Duty: 300,000+ Reserve: 70,000+ National Guard: 88,988 Male to Female Ratio: 4.0:1 Age of Entry: 18 to 27 years

Airman's Creed I am an American airman. I am a warrior. I have answered my nation's call. I am an American airman. My mission is to fly, fight, and win. I am faithful to a proud heritage, a tradition of honor, and a legacy of valor. I am an American airman, guardian of freedom and justice, my nation's sword and shield, its sentry and avenger. I defend my country with my life. I am an American airman: wingman, leader, warrior. I will never leave an airman behind, I will never falter, and I will not fail

Marine Corps Often the first combat troops on ground. “There are no ex-Marines or former Marines, simply Marines in different uniforms and in different phases of life.” Once a Marine, always a Marine. Active Duty: 202,441 Male to Female Ratio: 15.1:1

The Creed of a United States Marine This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine. My rifle is my best friend. It is my life. I must master it as I must master my life. My rifle, without me, is useless. Without my rifle, I am useless. I must fire my rifle true. I must shoot straighter than my enemy who is trying to kill me. I must shoot him before he shoots me. I will... My rifle and myself know that what counts in this war is not the rounds we fire, the noise of our burst, nor the smoke we make. We know that it is the hits that count. We will hit... My rifle is human, even as I, because it is my life. Thus, I will learn it as a brother. I will learn its weaknesses, its strength, its parts, its accessories, its sights and its barrel. I will ever guard it against the ravages of weather and damage as I will ever guard my legs, my arms, my eyes and my heart against damage. I will keep my rifle clean and ready. We will become part of each other. We will... Before God, I swear this creed. My rifle and myself are the defenders of my country. We are the masters of our enemy. We are the saviors of my life. So be it, until there is no enemy, but peace!

Navy Defends the right to travel and trade freely on the world’s oceans and protects our national interests overseas. Numbers: Active Duty: 328,648 Reserve: 49,501 Male to Female Ratio: 5.1:1 Age of Entry: 17 to 34

Sailors Creed I am a United States Sailor. I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States of America and I will obey the orders of those appointed over me. I represent the fighting spirit of the Navy and those who have gone before me to defend freedom and democracy around the world. I proudly serve my country's Navy combat team with Honor, Courage and Commitment. I am committed to excellence and the fair treatment of all.

Coast Guard Protects American waterways and deploys with the Navy during wartime. Smallest branch of the military. Numbers: Active Duty: 43,327 Reserve: 7,847

Creed of the United States Coast Guardsman I am proud to be a United States Coast Guardsman. I revere that long line of expert seamen who by their devotion to duty and sacrifice of self have made it possible for me to be a member of a service honored and respected, in peace and in war, throughout the world. I never, by word or deed, will bring reproach upon the fair name of my service, nor permit others to do so unchallenged. I will cheerfully and willingly obey all lawful orders. I will always be on time to relieve, and shall endeavor to do more, rather than less, than my share. I will always be at my station, alert and attending to my duties. I shall, so far as I am able, bring to my seniors solutions, not problems. I shall live joyously, but always with due regard for the rights and privileges of others. I shall endeavor to be a model citizen in the community in which I live. I shall sell life dearly to an enemy of my country, but give it freely to rescue those in peril. With God’s help, I shall endeavor to be one of His noblest Works... A UNITED STATES COAST GUARDSMAN.

Categories of Service Members Enlisted: 83 percent Officers: 17 percent Commissioned Warrant (N/A in Air Force)

Rank Structure Commissioned Officer O1 to 010 Warrant Officer WO1 to CW5 Enlisted E1 to E9

Enlisting in the Military Must be 18—or 17 with parental consent. Must be a high school graduate; sometimes a GED is acceptable. Must complete basic training for chosen branch. After completing basic training, must attend a technical school to learn military occupational skills.

Routes to Becoming a Commissioned Officer Reserve Officer Training Corps (ROTC) Officer Candidate School (OCS) Service Academies: United States Military Academy United States Naval Academy (Marines attend Naval Academy) United States Air Force Academy United States Coast Guard Academy Direct Commission Battlefield Commission (wartime only) Limited Duty Officer (Navy, Marines, and Coast Guard only)

The Warrant Officer Highly specialized technical experts and trainers in their career fields. Single-specialty Officers with career tracks that progress within their field. Generally selected from the enlisted ranks. Must complete both Basic Combat Training and Warrant Officer Candidate School. Highly respected member of the military. Air Force does not have warrant officers.

Army Enlisted Insignia

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Marine Enlisted Insignia

Coast Guard Enlisted Insignia

Pay Structure—Officer MILITARY BASIC PAY CHART—proposed JANUARY 1, 2012 military-pay-chart.net Pay Grade2 or lessOver 2Over 3Over 4Over 6Over 8Over 10Over 12Over 14Over 16Over 18 O-7$8,045.81$8,419.80$8,592.62$8,730.08$8,979.10$9,225.08$9,509.46$9,792.92$10,077.30$10,970.97$11, O-6$5,963.41$6,551.68$6, $7,007.96$7,308.49$7, $7,765.69$8,504.22$8, O-5$4,971.29$5,600.40$5,988.10$6,061.25$6,302.96$6,447.74$6,765.95$6,999.43$7,301.18$7,762.95$7, O-4$4,289.45$4,965.50$5,296.81$5,370.58$5,678.12$6,007.91$6,418.48$6,738.21$6,960.72$7,088.12$7, O-3$3,771.29$4,275.43$4,614.67$5,031.03$5,271.82$5,536.39$5,707.68$5,989.02$6, O-2$3,258.62$3,711.24$4,274.52$4,418.69$4, O-1$2,828.54$2,943.76$3, O-3(E)$5,031.03$5,271.82$5,536.39$5,707.68$5,989.02$6,226.15$6,362.40$6, O-2(E)$4,418.69$4,509.52$4,653.38$4,895.70$5,082.84$5, O-1(E)$3,558.54$3,800.25$3,940.76$4,084.62$4,225.44$4, W-4$3,897.48$4,192.52$4,312.92$4,431.18$4,635.09$4,836.87$5,040.78$5,348.63$5,618.07$5,874.41$6, W-3$3,558.84$3,707.28$3,859.38$3,909.36$4,068.78$4,382.72$4,709.16$4,862.78$5,040.48$5,224.27$5, W-2$3,149.50$3,447.29$3,539.03$3,602.13$3,806.34$4,123.94$4,280.92$4,436.06$4,625.34$4,773.17$4, W-1$2,764.54$3,061.72$3,141.88$3,311.04$3,511.30$3,805.73$3,943.50$4,135.53$4,324.81$4,473.55$4,610.71

Pay Structure—Enlisted MILITARY BASIC PAY CHART—proposed JANUARY 1, 2012 military-pay-chart.net Pay Grade2 or lessOver 2Over 3Over 4Over 6Over 8Over 10Over 12Over 14Over 16Over 18 E-9$4,708.86$4,815.54$4,949.95$5,108.14$5, E-8$3,854.81$4,025.19$4,130.65$4,257.45$4,394.30$4, E-7$2,679.50$2,924.56$3,036.72$3,185.16$3,300.98$3,499.71$3,611.58$3,810.91$3,976.12$4,088.89$4, E-6$2,317.70$2,550.26$2,662.73$2,772.16$2,886.15$3,143.10$3,243.38$3,436.92$3,496.06$3,539.34$3, E-5$2,123.54$2,265.88$2,375.31$2,487.47$2,662.12$2,845.31$2,994.66$3, E-4$1,946.76$2,046.43$2,157.37$2,266.49$2, E-3$1,757.48$1,868.12$1, E-2$1, E-1$1,491.08

Types of Units Combat Combat Support (CS) Combat Service Support (CSS)

Combat or Combat Arms Units that most commonly engage in direct combat with the enemy, such as infantry, artillery, and armor.

Combat Support (CS) Units that provide fire support and direct operational assistance to combat elements. Examples include chemical, engineer, military intelligence, military police, signal, and aviation.

Combat Service Support (CSS) Units that man, arm, fuel, fix, and move military forces. Examples include logistics, personnel service support, and health services. Logistics: Supply Transportation Maintenance Field services Personnel Services: Personnel and administration services Chaplain operations Enemy prisoner of war (EPW) operations Health Services: Medical treatment and evacuation of casualties Preventive medicine Medical supply operations

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