Identification should include

• Army
• Marine Corps
• Navy
• Coast Guard
• Air Force
• Space Force
• National Guard
• Reserves.

Identification should also include a brief understanding of each service’s primary roles, operational focus, and contributions to national defense.

Teacher Resource: Learn About the U.S. Military Branches, USA.gov

Process/Skill Questions:

• When was each branch of the United States armed services founded?
• How do the missions of each branch differ?
• What are the procedures for entering the service under each branch?