Overview
The current structure of the military was established by the National Security Act of 1947. There are five military branches: Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force and the Coast Guard. The Army, Navy Air Force and Marines are part of the Department of Defense. The Coast Guard is part of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.
Key Resources
- Army - http://www.army.mil/
- Army Reserve - http://www.armyreserve.army.mil/ARWEB
- Army National Guard - http://www.arng.army.mil/Pages/Default.aspx
- Air Force - http://www.af.mil/
- Air Force Reserve - http://www.afrc.af.mil/
- Air National Guard - http://www.ang.af.mil/
- Navy - http://www.navy.mil/
- Navy Reserve- www.navyreserve.com/
- Our Ships - http://www.navy.mil/navydata/our_ships.asp
- Photo Galleries - http://www.navy.mil/view_galleries.asp Photos can be viewed and downloaded.
- Marine Corps - www.marines.mil/Pages/Default.aspx
- Marine Forces Reserve - http://www.marines.mil/unit/marforres/Pages/default.aspx
- Coast Guard - http://www.uscg.mil/
- Coast Guard Reserve - http://www.uscg.mil/reserve/default.asp
Exercises
Using the Air Force website above, find the information on unmanned aircraft.
