Military

An Abrams tank. Usually tanks are operated by a country's Army

An F-15 firing an air-to-air missle. Jet fighters are usually the responsibility of a country's Air Force

A ship firing at sea. Usually a Navy is charged with sea operations.

The Military, in a general sense, refers to the standing militia or armed forces of a country, that are directed by the federal government and are tasked with that nation's defense. "Militaries" are generally divided into different branches of a specific type of service, including (in alphabetical order) an Air Force (specifically for Aircraft- or Space-based operations), an Army (for land operations), or a Navy (for operations at sea).

Examples of Military Forces

Here listed are several examples of current Military forces.

Armed Forces of the United States of America

The Armed Forces of the United States of America are an all-volunteer standing militia, and are divided into several branches and departments based on the capabilities they bring to the battle. These branches - also called "services" - include:

• The United States Air Force
• The United States Army
• The United States Navy
• The United States Coast Guards
• The United States Marine Corps

Armed Forces of the United Kingdom

(commonly known as the British Armed Forces)

• The British Army
• The Royal Air Force
• The Royal Navy