U.S. Army
The birth date of the U.S. Army is 14 June 1775. On that date the Congress put 2 million dollars towards the troops that were in Boston. The U.S. Army serves the purpose of defending the United States by having good defense strategies and supporting the security of the nation. This purpose has changed over the years because the U.S. is more focused on not only defending the U.S. borders but also helping other nations that are in need.
Some major events of the U.S. Army include:
1. The establishing of the first U.S. Continental Army on 14 June 1775.
2. The selection of George Washington to lead the Army on 15 June 1775.
3. The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln in November of 1863.
4. Ulysses S. Grant was the first person to be titled as a General in March of 1864.
5. On 12 December 1957 the U.S. Army declared "The Army Goes Rolling Along" as their official song.
Famous Army Leaders include:
1. George Washington
2. Ulysses S. Grant
3. Theodore Roosevelt
4. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Famous Army Battles
1. The Battle of Gettysburg: The Confederate troops drove the North up to Cemetery Hill where they fought until the Union won a victory. This was a turning point in the war because it gave the Union confidence in their struggle.
2. The Invasion of Normandy: In 1944, the Allied forces invaded Normandy, France during Operation Overload.
3. Battle of the Alamo: This battle was fought during the Texas Revolution. It sparked a desire in many Americans to join in the cause, eventually ending the Revolution.
Breakdown of the Ranks
From Lowest to Highest Rank
1. Private (PVT), E-1
2. Private 2 (PV2), E-2
3. Private First Class (PFC), E-3
4. Specialist (SPC), E-4
5. Corporal (CPL), E-4
6. Sergeant (SGT), E-5
6. Staff Sergeant (SSG), E-6
7. Sergeant First Class (SFC), E-7
8. Master Sergeant (MSG), E-8
9. First Sergeant (1SG), E-8
10. Sergeant Major (SGM), E-9
11. Command Sergeant Major (CSM), E-9
12. Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), E-9
13. Warrant Officer (WO1), W-1
14. Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2), W-2
15. Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3), W-3
16. Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4), W-4
17. Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5), W-5
18. Second Lieutenant (2LT), O-1
19. First Lieutenant (1LT), O-2
20. Captain (CPT), O-3
21. Major (MAJ), O-4
22. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), O-5
23. Colonel (COL), O-6
24. Brigadier General (BG), O-7
25. Major General (MG), O-8
26. Lieutenant General (LTG), 0-9
27. General (GEN), O-10
28. General of the Army (GA), Special
U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy was founded on 13 October 1775. On this date, Congress sent out two sailing vessels. The purpose of the U.S. Navy is to display influence and power across the seas to protect the peace of the people. It used to focus more solely on influencing the actions of other nations along the sea line.
Some major events of the U.S. Navy include:
1. The Birth of the U.S. Naval Department, enabled by the Naval Act of 1794
2. The beginning of American Ironclad Ships, which were first used during the Civil War.
3. The launching of the first U.S. Submarine.
4. The establishment of the first American Naval Base
Famous Naval Leaders Include:
1. Captain John Barry
2. Captain Nicholas Biddle
3. Captain John Paul Jones
Famous Naval Battles Include:
1. The Battle of Gloucester Point: this battle was the first naval battle of the Civil War.
2. The Battle of Aquia Creek: this was the first tiime torpedoes were used in Naval combat.
3. The Battle of Hampton Roads: this was the first time ironclad ships were used.
4. The Battle of Memphis: this was the last battle that civilians with no Naval experience were permitted to command a Naval ship.
Breakdown of the U.S. Navy Ranks
From Lowest to Highest
1. Seaman Recruit (SR), E-1
2. Seaman Apprentice (SA), E-2
3. Seaman (SN), E-3
4. Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3), E-4
5. Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2), E-5
6. Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1), E-6
7. Chief Petty Officer (CPO), E-7
8. Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO), E-8
9. Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO), E-9
10. Fleet/Command Master Chief Petty Officer, E-9
11. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), E-9
12. Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2), W-2
13. Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3), W-3
14. Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4), W-4
15. Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5), W-5
16. Ensign (ENS), O-1
17. Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG), O-2
18. Lieutenant (LT), O-3
19. Lieutenant Commander (LTDR), O-4
20. Commander (CDR), O-5
21. Captain (CAPT), O-6
22. Rear Admiral (lower half) (RDML), 0-7
23. Rear Admiral (upper half) (RADM), 0-8
24. Vice Admiral (VADM), 0-9
25. Admiral Chief of Naval Operations/ Commandant of the Coast Guard (ADM), O-10
26. Fleet Admiral (FADM), O-11
U.S. Marines
The birthdate of the U.S. Marines is 10 November 1775. On that date, the Continental Congress created a resolution stating that Marines should be raised. The purpose of the U.S. Marines has shifted from protecting the ships of the new naval fleet to protecting the U.S. on sea and land.
Some Major Events in U.S. Marines History Include:
1. The U.S. Marines adopted Semper Fidelis as their official motto in 1883.
2. The first Marine Corps Ball took place in Philadelphia in 1925.
3. The first amphibious raid for the Marine Corps was in 1776 under the command of Captain Samuel Nicholas.
4. The Marines were temperarily disbanded after the Treaty of Paris.
Famous Marine Leaders Include:
1. Samuel Nicholas
2. Dan Daly
3. Lou Diamond
4. John Bolt
Famous Marine Battles Include:
1. The Battle of Belleau Wood: This battle was fought during World War 1 in 1918, ultimately resulting in an Allied Victory.
2. The Battle of Iwo Jima: Fought during World War 2 in 1945, the Americans won a victory to the Japanese, but the battle is also known as one of the bloodiest of World War 2.
3. The Battle of Con Thien: The Americans won a victory to the Vietmanese 1967.
Breakdown of the U.S. Marine Corps:
From Lowest to Highest Rank
1. Private
2. Private First Class
3. Lance Corporal
4. Corporal
5. Sergeant
6. Staff Sergeant
7. Gunnery Sergeant
8. Master Sergeant
9. First Sergeant
10. Master Gunnery Sergeant
11. Sergeant Major
12. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
13. Warrant Officer
14. Chief Warrant Officer 2
15. Chief Warrant Officer 3
16. Chief Warrant Officer 4
17. Chief Warrant Officer 5
18. Second Lieutenant
19. First Lieutenant
20. Captain
21. Major
22. Lieutenant Colonel
23. Colonel
24. Brigadier General
25. Major General
26. Lieutenant General
27. General
U.S. Air Force
The birth date of the U.S. Air Force is 18 September 1947. On this date, the U.S. Air Force was declared its own seperate branch with the National Security Act of 1947. The Air Force has always served the purpose of protecting the United States just like the other branches, but it also plays the role of detecting missile activity and it also conducts space surveillance.
Important Events in this Branch Include:
1. The dropping of the two atomic bombs on Hiroshima during World War 2.
2. The creation of the Sabre 86, which was the first jet used by the U.S. Air Force.
3. "The Lucky Lady" was the first plane to fly around the world nonstop.
4. On 25 January 1949 the Air Force adopts blue uniforms.
A List of Famous Airplanes Include:
1. The Elona Gay
2. P51 Mustang
3. Douglas A-26 Invader
4. Douglas B-18 Bolo
A List of Air Force Battles:
1. Second Raid on Schweinfurt during World War 2: The Allied Bombers decided to drop some bombs in the city of Schweinfurt where they had to fight off the Germans, but it was eventually a victory for the U.S.
2. Black Thursday during the Korean War: The U.S. was prepared the bomb the North Korean infrastructure, but after the Chinese joined the war it turned out to be a disasterous battle for the Americans.
3. ME-262 vs. Allied Bombers during World War 2: The Germans were utilizing their jet fighters against the Allied Forces.
Breakdown of the U.S. Air Force Ranks:
From Lowest to Highest
1. Airman Basic
2. Airman
3. Airman First Class
4. Senior Airman
5. Staff Sergeant
6. Technical Sergeant
7. Master Sergeant
8. Master Sergeant (diamond)
9. Senior Master Sergeant
10. Senior Master Sergeant (diamond)
11. Chief Master Sergeant
12. Chief Master Sergeant (diamond)
13. Command Chief Master Sergeant
14. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
15. Second Lieutenant
16. First Lieutenant
17. Captain
18. Major
19. Lieutenant Colonel
20. Colonel
21. Brigadier General
22. Major General
23. Lieutenant General
24. General Air Force Chief Of Staff
25. General of the Air Force
Some major events of the U.S. Army include:
1. The establishing of the first U.S. Continental Army on 14 June 1775.
2. The selection of George Washington to lead the Army on 15 June 1775.
3. The Gettysburg Address was delivered by Abraham Lincoln in November of 1863.
4. Ulysses S. Grant was the first person to be titled as a General in March of 1864.
5. On 12 December 1957 the U.S. Army declared "The Army Goes Rolling Along" as their official song.
Famous Army Leaders include:
1. George Washington
2. Ulysses S. Grant
3. Theodore Roosevelt
4. Dwight D. Eisenhower
Famous Army Battles
1. The Battle of Gettysburg: The Confederate troops drove the North up to Cemetery Hill where they fought until the Union won a victory. This was a turning point in the war because it gave the Union confidence in their struggle.
2. The Invasion of Normandy: In 1944, the Allied forces invaded Normandy, France during Operation Overload.
3. Battle of the Alamo: This battle was fought during the Texas Revolution. It sparked a desire in many Americans to join in the cause, eventually ending the Revolution.
Breakdown of the Ranks
From Lowest to Highest Rank
1. Private (PVT), E-1
2. Private 2 (PV2), E-2
3. Private First Class (PFC), E-3
4. Specialist (SPC), E-4
5. Corporal (CPL), E-4
6. Sergeant (SGT), E-5
6. Staff Sergeant (SSG), E-6
7. Sergeant First Class (SFC), E-7
8. Master Sergeant (MSG), E-8
9. First Sergeant (1SG), E-8
10. Sergeant Major (SGM), E-9
11. Command Sergeant Major (CSM), E-9
12. Sergeant Major of the Army (SMA), E-9
13. Warrant Officer (WO1), W-1
14. Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2), W-2
15. Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CW3), W-3
16. Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CW4), W-4
17. Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CW5), W-5
18. Second Lieutenant (2LT), O-1
19. First Lieutenant (1LT), O-2
20. Captain (CPT), O-3
21. Major (MAJ), O-4
22. Lieutenant Colonel (LTC), O-5
23. Colonel (COL), O-6
24. Brigadier General (BG), O-7
25. Major General (MG), O-8
26. Lieutenant General (LTG), 0-9
27. General (GEN), O-10
28. General of the Army (GA), Special
U.S. Navy
The U.S. Navy was founded on 13 October 1775. On this date, Congress sent out two sailing vessels. The purpose of the U.S. Navy is to display influence and power across the seas to protect the peace of the people. It used to focus more solely on influencing the actions of other nations along the sea line.
Some major events of the U.S. Navy include:
1. The Birth of the U.S. Naval Department, enabled by the Naval Act of 1794
2. The beginning of American Ironclad Ships, which were first used during the Civil War.
3. The launching of the first U.S. Submarine.
4. The establishment of the first American Naval Base
Famous Naval Leaders Include:
1. Captain John Barry
2. Captain Nicholas Biddle
3. Captain John Paul Jones
Famous Naval Battles Include:
1. The Battle of Gloucester Point: this battle was the first naval battle of the Civil War.
2. The Battle of Aquia Creek: this was the first tiime torpedoes were used in Naval combat.
3. The Battle of Hampton Roads: this was the first time ironclad ships were used.
4. The Battle of Memphis: this was the last battle that civilians with no Naval experience were permitted to command a Naval ship.
Breakdown of the U.S. Navy Ranks
From Lowest to Highest
1. Seaman Recruit (SR), E-1
2. Seaman Apprentice (SA), E-2
3. Seaman (SN), E-3
4. Petty Officer 3rd Class (PO3), E-4
5. Petty Officer 2nd Class (PO2), E-5
6. Petty Officer 1st Class (PO1), E-6
7. Chief Petty Officer (CPO), E-7
8. Senior Chief Petty Officer (SCPO), E-8
9. Master Chief Petty Officer (MCPO), E-9
10. Fleet/Command Master Chief Petty Officer, E-9
11. Master Chief Petty Officer of the Navy (MCPON), E-9
12. Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CWO2), W-2
13. Chief Warrant Officer 3 (CWO3), W-3
14. Chief Warrant Officer 4 (CWO4), W-4
15. Chief Warrant Officer 5 (CWO5), W-5
16. Ensign (ENS), O-1
17. Lieutenant Junior Grade (LTJG), O-2
18. Lieutenant (LT), O-3
19. Lieutenant Commander (LTDR), O-4
20. Commander (CDR), O-5
21. Captain (CAPT), O-6
22. Rear Admiral (lower half) (RDML), 0-7
23. Rear Admiral (upper half) (RADM), 0-8
24. Vice Admiral (VADM), 0-9
25. Admiral Chief of Naval Operations/ Commandant of the Coast Guard (ADM), O-10
26. Fleet Admiral (FADM), O-11
U.S. Marines
The birthdate of the U.S. Marines is 10 November 1775. On that date, the Continental Congress created a resolution stating that Marines should be raised. The purpose of the U.S. Marines has shifted from protecting the ships of the new naval fleet to protecting the U.S. on sea and land.
Some Major Events in U.S. Marines History Include:
1. The U.S. Marines adopted Semper Fidelis as their official motto in 1883.
2. The first Marine Corps Ball took place in Philadelphia in 1925.
3. The first amphibious raid for the Marine Corps was in 1776 under the command of Captain Samuel Nicholas.
4. The Marines were temperarily disbanded after the Treaty of Paris.
Famous Marine Leaders Include:
1. Samuel Nicholas
2. Dan Daly
3. Lou Diamond
4. John Bolt
Famous Marine Battles Include:
1. The Battle of Belleau Wood: This battle was fought during World War 1 in 1918, ultimately resulting in an Allied Victory.
2. The Battle of Iwo Jima: Fought during World War 2 in 1945, the Americans won a victory to the Japanese, but the battle is also known as one of the bloodiest of World War 2.
3. The Battle of Con Thien: The Americans won a victory to the Vietmanese 1967.
Breakdown of the U.S. Marine Corps:
From Lowest to Highest Rank
1. Private
2. Private First Class
3. Lance Corporal
4. Corporal
5. Sergeant
6. Staff Sergeant
7. Gunnery Sergeant
8. Master Sergeant
9. First Sergeant
10. Master Gunnery Sergeant
11. Sergeant Major
12. Sergeant Major of the Marine Corps
13. Warrant Officer
14. Chief Warrant Officer 2
15. Chief Warrant Officer 3
16. Chief Warrant Officer 4
17. Chief Warrant Officer 5
18. Second Lieutenant
19. First Lieutenant
20. Captain
21. Major
22. Lieutenant Colonel
23. Colonel
24. Brigadier General
25. Major General
26. Lieutenant General
27. General
U.S. Air Force
The birth date of the U.S. Air Force is 18 September 1947. On this date, the U.S. Air Force was declared its own seperate branch with the National Security Act of 1947. The Air Force has always served the purpose of protecting the United States just like the other branches, but it also plays the role of detecting missile activity and it also conducts space surveillance.
Important Events in this Branch Include:
1. The dropping of the two atomic bombs on Hiroshima during World War 2.
2. The creation of the Sabre 86, which was the first jet used by the U.S. Air Force.
3. "The Lucky Lady" was the first plane to fly around the world nonstop.
4. On 25 January 1949 the Air Force adopts blue uniforms.
A List of Famous Airplanes Include:
1. The Elona Gay
2. P51 Mustang
3. Douglas A-26 Invader
4. Douglas B-18 Bolo
A List of Air Force Battles:
1. Second Raid on Schweinfurt during World War 2: The Allied Bombers decided to drop some bombs in the city of Schweinfurt where they had to fight off the Germans, but it was eventually a victory for the U.S.
2. Black Thursday during the Korean War: The U.S. was prepared the bomb the North Korean infrastructure, but after the Chinese joined the war it turned out to be a disasterous battle for the Americans.
3. ME-262 vs. Allied Bombers during World War 2: The Germans were utilizing their jet fighters against the Allied Forces.
Breakdown of the U.S. Air Force Ranks:
From Lowest to Highest
1. Airman Basic
2. Airman
3. Airman First Class
4. Senior Airman
5. Staff Sergeant
6. Technical Sergeant
7. Master Sergeant
8. Master Sergeant (diamond)
9. Senior Master Sergeant
10. Senior Master Sergeant (diamond)
11. Chief Master Sergeant
12. Chief Master Sergeant (diamond)
13. Command Chief Master Sergeant
14. Chief Master Sergeant of the Air Force
15. Second Lieutenant
16. First Lieutenant
17. Captain
18. Major
19. Lieutenant Colonel
20. Colonel
21. Brigadier General
22. Major General
23. Lieutenant General
24. General Air Force Chief Of Staff
25. General of the Air Force