Military of the United States

High school (ages 12+)
People & Society

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Step 1 · Read the article

Open the article and read it at the level above. Then answer the questions below in your own words.

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Write what each word means, using the article.

Do not copy the article. Write two things you learned, the way you would explain them to a friend.

Answers below are taken from the article’s stored facts, so they match what the student read.

1. How many people live in Military of the United States?Approximately 1.3 million active-duty personnel, with over 800,000 in reserve components
2. What are the six branches of the U.S. military?The U.S. military has six branches: the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps, Space Force, and Coast Guard.
3. Why does the U.S. have military bases in other countries?Having bases abroad lets the U.S. deploy quickly, respond to threats, and help keep peace in important regions.

Joint Chiefs of Staff: The principal military advisors to the President and the Secretary of Defense.
Combatant Commands: Geographically or functionally organized military commands responsible for operations in specific regions or domains.
National Security Strategy: A document outlining the U.S. government's approach to protecting national interests and promoting global security.