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Branches & Roles of Different Parts of the Military

Unit 1
Army
Roles and ResponsibilitiesBranches of the ArmyTraining and Basic Combat
Unit 1 • Chapter 2

Branches of the Army

Video Summary

The United States Army is a complex organization divided into various branches, each specializing in a specific area of military operations. The Army's core branches are the **Combat Arms**, responsible for direct combat operations: Infantry, Armor, Field Artillery, Air Defense Artillery, and Aviation. These branches work together to achieve battlefield objectives. Supporting branches like **Combat Support** (Engineer, Signal, Military Intelligence) and **Combat Service Support** (Medical, Transportation, Ordnance) provide crucial logistical and operational support, ensuring the Combat Arms have the resources and capabilities necessary to succeed. These branches work in unison to ensure the Army's effectiveness in any mission.

Knowledge Check

Which of the following is NOT a Combat Arms branch of the Army?

What is the primary role of the Engineer branch?

Which branch is responsible for transporting troops and equipment?