Do you know the difference amongst the military branches? (details inside)?

Question

NOTE: All have a common goal but there is a Difference.

Please state your view on the differences amongst the U.S. Navy, Air Force, Army, Marines.

Answer 1

Yes.
The Army's main function is to protect and defend the United States (and its interests) by way of ground troops, armor (tanks), artillery, attack helicopters, tactical nuclear weapons, etc. The Army is the oldest U.S. Military service, officially established by the Continental Congress on June 14, 1775. The Army is also the largest U.S. Military Service.
The Air Force is the youngest military service. The Air Force was created in 1947 under the National Security Act of 1947. Prior to 1947, the Air Force was a separate Corps of the Army. The primary mission of the Army Air Corps was to support Army ground forces. However World War II showed that air power had much more potential than simply supporting ground troops, so the Air Force was established as a separate service. The primary mission of the Air Force is to defend the United States (and its interests) through exploitation of air and space. To accomplish this mission, the Air Force operates fighter aircraft, tanker aircraft, light and heavy bomber aircraft, transport aircraft, and helicopters (which are used mainly for rescue of downed-aircrew, and special operations missions). The Air Force is also responsible for all military satellites, and controls all of our Nation's strategic nuclear ballistic missiles.
Like the Army, the Navy was officially established by the Continental Congress in 1775. The Navy's primary mission is to maintain the freedom of the seas. The Navy makes it possible for the United States to use the seas where and when our national interests require it. In addition, in times of conflict, the Navy helps to supplement Air Force air power. Navy aircraft carriers can often deploy to areas where fixed runways are impossible. An aircraft carrier usually carries about 80 aircraft. Most of these are fighters or fighter-bombers. Additionally, Navy ships can attack land targets from miles away (with very heavy guns), and cruise missiles. Navy submarines (fast attack and ballistic missile subs) allow stealth attacks on our enemies from right off their shores. The Navy is also primarily responsible for transporting Marines to areas of conflict.
The Marines are often referred to as the "Infantry of the Navy." Marines specialize in amphibious operations. In other words, their primary specialty is to assault, capture, and control "beach heads," which then provide a route to attack the enemy from almost any direction. The Marines were officially established on 10 November 1775 by the Continental Congress, to act as a landing force for the United States Navy. In 1798, however, Congress established the Marine Corps as a separate service. While amphibious operations are their primary specialty, in recent years, the Marines have expanded other ground-combat operations, as well. The Marines are generally a "lighter" force when compared to the Army, so they can generally be deployed fast (although the Army has been making great strides in "rapid deployment" in the past few years). For combat operations, the Marines like to be self-sufficient, as much as possible, so they also have their own air power, consisting primarily of fighter and fighter/bomber aircraft and attack helicopters. Even so, the Marines use the Navy for much of their logistical and administrative support. For example, there are no doctors, nurses, or enlisted medics in the Marine Corps. Even medics that accompany the Marines into combat are specially-trained Navy medics. With the exception of the Coast Guard, the Marines are also the smallest service.
The United States Coast Guard was originally established as the Revenue Cutter Service in 1790. In 1915, it was reformed as the United States Coast Guard, under the Treasury Department. In 1967, the Coast Guard was transferred to the Department of Transportation. Legislation passed in 2002 transferred the Coast Guard to the Department of Homeland Security. In peacetime, the Coast Guard is primarily concerned with law enforcement, boating safety, sea rescue, and illegal immigration control. However, the President of the United States can transfer part or all of the Coast Guard to the Department of the Navy in times of conflict. The Coast Guard consists of ships, boats, aircraft and shore stations that conduct a variety of missions

Answer 2

The Navy takes care of the water. Surface ships and submarines plus an awesome Airwing. Aircraft carriers and support.

The Air Force main focus is air superiority plus missle defenses.

The Army is ground troops and Helicopter support.

The Marine Corp (The best branch) works with the Navy in conflict situations where immediate action to take and man a target. Hold it until the task can be handed over to the Army (in theory that is).

But there is a most vital 5th branch. These guys are real heros. They are the men and woman of the United States Coast Guard. They redefine the word brave. They protect our coasts and rivers against hostile activity.

Answer 3

Navy = Sea
Marine = Land Branch of Navy
Army = Field
Air Force= Air

Army the Oldest Branch
Air Force the Youngest

Answer 4

The Navy is mostly seagoing operations and the Air Force is all flying from land based sites. The Marines and Army are mostly ground troops with some air support from their own aircraft. The jobs are all important--whether it is actually doing the big time jobs or support level jobs. It is the coomon goal for everyone to operate as a unit. The Coast Guard is also all water based operations and flying--mostly drug enforcement and rescue operations. All personnel are to be operationally ready for use-- anytime and anyplace. All personnel are to be adept at their jobs and concentration and dedication are the key elements to successful missions.

Answer 5

You forgot the Coastguard. All branches of service are for the defense of our great nation.
The Marines (HOOOAH) are on the very front lines in Iraq.
Army backs them up. Air Force protects the backs of all of them. Navy backs up the land forces and patrols the sea. Coastguard is rescue and keeps illegal cargo and enemies from entering our land.

Answer 6

1) There are 7 branches of the military 2) The US navy does sea war fare, the Air Force uses plains to attack, fire, drop bombs, the army is land soldiers and the Marines are sea and land.

Answer 7

Hey in my line of work I need to know that Army uses 120, 81, and 60mm mortars and the Marines only use the 60 and 81. I am just trying to give them the lightest most effective round possible.

Answer 8

yeah, I do know the difference between them. I have family and friends in each of the branches, so I have an idea from what each person has told me. I also know that the you have to be pretty crazy to be a marine.

Answer 9

Marines - Land, water, and air I believe
Navy - is sea based.
Air Force - Air based.
Army - Land


I just know the general about that...

Answer 10

I have family and friends in every single branch of the military so I respect and love them all