The United States Army is a land-based force of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting major ground-based offenses and defense around the globe.

The United States Marine Corps is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting expeditionary and amphibious operations.

The United States Navy is the maritime service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting naval expeditionary and seaborne operations.

The United States Air Force is the air service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting independent air operations and providing air support for land and naval forces.

The United States Space Force is the space service branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for conducting space operations.

The United States Coast Guard is the maritime security, search and rescue, and law enforcement branch of the United States Armed Forces responsible for protecting domestic and international waters .

The United States Military Academy is a United States service academy located in West Point, New York. Its goal is to educate cadets for commissioning in the United States Army.

The United States Naval Academy is a United States service academy located in Annapolis, Maryland. Its goal is to educate midshipmen for commissioning in the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps.

The United States Air Force Academy is a United States service academy located in El Paso County, Colorado. Its goal is to educate cadets for commissioning in the United States Air Force and United States Space Force.

The United States Coast Guard Academy is a United States service academy located in New London, Connecticut. Its goal is to educate cadets for commissioning in the United States Coast Guard.

The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a United States service academy located in Kings Point, New York. Its goal is to educate midshipmen for commissioning in the United States Merchant Marine.