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What are the titles in the American army. Passage of military service in the USA

IN american army Graduation of ranks is different from the Soviet / Russian system and instead of the usual sergeants and senineers, junior and senior officers with generals, there is the following:

Comissioned Offices, certified bosses. Actually officers in the Russian analogy. They in turn are divided into:

General Offices, the main boss. In the USSR / RF is general
- Field Grade Officers, the authorities of the field category. In the USSR / RF is senior officers
- Compaign Grade Offices, the authorities of the Rotat category. In the USSR / Russian Federation is younger officers

Warrant Offices. The translation is quite the wonder-author of the order. In the USSR / RF is ensign. In the US Air Force, this category is absent at all.

Non-Commissional Offices, not certified bosses. In the USSR / Russian Federation, these are sergeants and elders.

Enlisted, an urgent, serving in general. In the USSR / RF these are ordinary.

From left to right.

1 row

major General - BRIGADIER GENERAL *
lieutenant-General - Major General
colonel-General - LieUtenant GENERAL
general - General
marshal of the Russian Federation - General of the Army **

* Of course, it is a purely conditional comparison, TC in the Armed Forces there is no brigade general. The brigade as part of the division commands Colonel, and a separate brigade - Major General.
** Marshal of the Russian Federation - Honorary title, General of the Army - reserved.

2nd row

major - Major.
lieutenant Colonel - LieUtenant Colonel
colonel - Colonel

3rd row

ml. Lieutenant - no analog
lieutenant - Second Lieutenant *
art. Lieutenant - First LieUtenant
captain - Capitain.

* In general, the word lieutenant and the Russian lieutenant that happened from him, translates as a deputy, assistant. So the lieutenant is much more Russian.



Art. Ensign - Chief Warrant Officer 5
Ensign - Chief Warrant Officer 2
Stash - First Sergeant
Art. Sergeant - Sergeant First Class
Sergeant - Sergeant
Ml. Sergeant - Corporal *
Efreitor - Private First Class
Private - Private **

* In the US Army, this chin applies not to NCOS, but to enlisted
** In the US Army, there is still the concept of "recruit". This is the same ordinary, but passing by Russian language KMB. There are no difference signs, so you will not meet him outside of the United States.

In addition, in the US Army there are three more sergeant ranks older than 1 Sergeant: Sergeant Major, Command Sergeant Major and Sergeant Major of the United States Army. But, it is rather the post than the title.

Sergeant Major is considered the head of the entire sergeant composition of one specifically taken part: a separate battalion or regiment, as well as brigades or divisions. In essence, the older battalion or the shelf most often.
Command Sergeant Major performs similar duties, but at the command level, which can be conventionally equated to our military district.
Well, SERGEANT MAJOR OF THE UNITED STATES ARMY performs the same duties at the level of all land forces. In this rank in ground forces Only one person.

Career in the US Army is a real vocation and a unique opportunity for soldiers to defend the Constitution, as well as the rights and interests of the American people. In addition to high wages and systems of benefits, the army gives career growth, instills leadership skillswho are indispensable in everyday life, and supplies luggage knowledge. Regardless of the title in the US Army, every soldier plays a significant role in achieving a common mission.

The essence of the US Army

First of all, it is worth noting that the US Army is mainly ground forces. So, coast security, Military Police, Marine Infantry and Air Force are separate types of US Armed Forces. Thus, the signs of distinction of all officers and sergeants are different.

In the US Army there are two main elements - existing and spare troops, besides them, the National Guard also belongs to the land forces and they do not depend on each other, but perform one common mission - to protect their territory by all possible methods.

US Ground Troops

The first composition of the US Army - ordinary soldiers and sergeants. They are the basis of the army, because they have special knowledge and perform specific functions, which ensures the success of the current mission of other divisions of the army. Hierarchically title of ordinary soldiers follow in this order:

  • recruit (there is no difference signs);
  • ordinary;
  • ordinary first class soldier;
  • specialist;
  • capral.

Sergeants on the titles are divided into:

  • sergeant;
  • headquarters;
  • first class sergeant;
  • master;
  • first sergeant;
  • major;
  • major command;
  • uS Army Sergeant.

In the ground forces there are two types of officers: Waown officers and officers. The second in their essence is the managers of the US Army, key figures and professional strategists. It is they who solve emerging problems, plan missions, give orders, lead the soldiers of land forces and may have the following ranks:

  • second lieutenant;
  • first lieutenant;
  • captain;
  • major;
  • lieutenant colonel;
  • colonel;
  • major General;
  • lieutenant-general;
  • general;
  • general US ground troops.

Each person who dedicates his life to protect their homeland is an important figure for the army, regardless of the title.

US Army subcompletes

The organizational structure of the land forces is the motor force of the army, which allows you to combine soldiers and officers into a single whole. It consists of the following units:

  • detachment (operates under the command of sergeant);
  • platoon (located under the control of Lieutenant);
  • company (Captain supervises this unit);
  • battalion (commander is a lieutenant colonel);
  • brigade (Colonel manages this structure);
  • division (under the command of General Major);
  • case (manages Lieutenant General);
  • army (may also command a lieutenant).

Lead a military subunit - a real honor for a soldier or officer.

Uniforms of American Military

Unlike the Army of Russia, where the uniform can be a parade, undeun, field, working and everyday, in the US Army, it is divided into three categories:

  1. The utilitarian military uniform, or as Americans call it - combat. This category consists of all kinds of special clothes for various applications. For example, a sports form, equipment in operation of combat vehicles, clothes for the hospital, kitchen and even a special uniform for pregnant women.
  2. Service uniform, which is intended for everyday wearing.
  3. Uniforms for secular rounds or branded output. Clothing in this category can be different: from white summer uniform to form for techniques, dinners and other events.

It is worth noting that the form of the US Army is made under the order and try to use best MaterialsSo that soldiers and officers are comfortable and practical both in battle and in everyday life.

Who are the Waown officers

As the official website of the US Army, the state officer is an adaptive technical expert, a combat leader, coach and adviser. Thanks to the progressive level of knowledge gained during the training, this officer is able to manage, maintain and integrate systems and equipment into all the spectra of land operations. And if we say simple words, the state officer is an ensign, that is, not an officer, but not an ordinary sergeant.

Of course, depending on the title, the duties of "ensigns" may differ. For example, the first class of Waown officers acts as secretaries for the senior colleagues. They help execute documentation and perform simple functions related to personnel management and technical support Army. And the fifth class of senior warent officers manages whole brigades, divisions and other grades of ensigns, takes final decisions and gives orders.

The signs of the differences "ensign"

First of all, it is worth noting that all the signs of the differences between the Waown officers are divided into "unconnected" and "muffled." The first is needed for various secular rounds so that the sign is more noticeable, and "muffled signs" are intended for combat and casual wear.

The unprecedented signs of the evidence of the warent-officer of the first class are a black matte square in the center of a silver metal plate. The muted sign is a dark green plate with a square of the same color.

As for the sign of the difference between the Waown Officer of the Second Class: The Unlucky Sign is two black matte squares on a metal plate of silver color. The muted sign of differences is two dark green squares on the plate of the same color.

One black square is added to each sign of the evaluation of Watern officers to the fourth grade. Thus, the unwanted sign of the third-class officer is three black squares on a silver plate. The muffled sign is three dark green squares on the same color plate.

Unlightened and muted signs of the difference between the fourth-class warent officer are absolutely identical, except that they are attached to their record one more black and dark green square.

But the signs of the older fifth grade crashs are not like the rest. Unlightened sign is a long thin strip of black on a silver plate, and a muted sign is a dark green strip on a dark plate.

Regardless of the class, the plates can be made of silver or any other metal. Also use durable threads of dark color to attach a sign to clothing. In general, like the clothing of the ground forces, the signs of the differences are made high quality and neatly. After all, the form is the face of every soldier and officer of the US Army.

To date, the United States of America is a full-fledged hegemon on the world political, economic and military arena. This situation has become in ...

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21.05.2018 18:00

To date, the United States of America is a full-fledged hegemon on the world political, economic and military arena. This situation has become possible due to the combination of many factors. However, this article will talk about the power basis of this state. Military army The US era of 2000 is a strength structure, equipped exclusively on a professional basis. Consider all its subtleties more details.

Historical reference

The US Army, the number of which in our time hesitates within one and a half million, originates from the continental army, which, in turn, was created in June 1775, shortly before the beginning of the war of the country's independence. The official date of the creation of the army is June 3, 1784, when the structure was legally approved by Congress.

In 1791, the United States Legion was created. He originated after many Americans left the ranks of the Armed Forces after the completion of the war for their own independence.

Last War with British

In the period 1812-1815, the US Army reflected the invasion of the UK troops. This time martialctions It turned out to be less successful for Americans at the initial stage, since the British quickly advanced inside the state territories and even took the capital to control the capital - the city of Washington. But over time, the American army has raised its basic skills and combat learning, which ultimately led to the restoration of the status quo on the front.

Conquesting new territories

In 1846-1848, the US Army fought with Mexico. These fighting ended successfully for Americans, and they were able to attach huge squares to themselves, which eventually transformed into modern States: Nevada, California, Colorado, Texas, Arizona, Wyoming and New Mexico.

The world's largest armed conflict for armystrics from the United States of America was a civilian military campaign of 1861-1865. Two years in a trip of the US Army suffered defeat. However, everything changed after in July 1863, the military was not far from Gettisberg to intercept the strategic initiative and reverse the course of opposition in their favor. In the end of the spring of 1865, Northerners finally overcame the South in this armed confrontation.


Description of the structure

The US Army service can be held in the ranks of one of the several types of troops, namely in:

  • Ground forces.
  • Air Force.
  • Naval forces.
  • Coast guard.
  • Marine Corps.

An important nuance: All these divisions are subject to the US Defense Minister, and the Coast Guard - National Security Agency. However, in the case of the declaration of military situation in the country and it passes under the guard of the defense department.

Hierarchy

The US Army, the number that, according to 2018, is 1,430,000 people, on the basis of the Constitution of the country has the commander-in-chief represented by the President of the State. And he already, in turn, gives orders to the civil minister of the defense ministry, subordinate to which the heads of all subspecies of the armed forces. The duties of the Ministry finds the acquisition, organization, equipment and supply of the army, controlling its level of combat training.

Supreme Sun commanders are included in the Joint Committee of Headquarters. Chapter of this structural unit Solves issues related to the coordination of the activities of the army and the state.


Operational interaction in the army is based on the following commands:

  • North American.
  • South and Central American.
  • European.
  • Middle Eastern and Asian.
  • Pacific.

There are four more combined commands that do not have geographical zones responsibility. Among them:

  • Strategic. He is entitled to implement strategic planning, monitoring strategic nuclear weapons.
  • Preparation of special operations.
  • Preparation of strategic transfer.
  • Uniform forces. It is responsible for combat training in all types of armed forces without exception.

Principle of recruitment

The US Army service takes place on a contract basis. That is, simply speaking, all soldiers are professionals, the preparation and content of which the state budget allocates very big money. The army teams are accepted both American citizens and citizens living in the state on a permanent basis or having a residence permit in the States. Mandatory is the presence of a minimum of secondary education in the candidate. It is permitted to serve as an eighteen-year-old person. But in some cases, according to the consent of the parents, the young man can already settle at seventeen age. At the same time age for receipt to the service, depending on the division, is:

  • Air Force and Coast Guard - 27 years.
  • Navy - 34 years.
  • Marine infantry - 28 years old.
  • Ground troops - 42 years.

Holders "Greencarts" are not allowed to serve in special forces or, for example, to work by a military translator. Simply put, such people are completely closed access to information that can wear state secrets.

The US military budget for 2018 is 612 billion dollars, while a similar budget of the Russian Federation is only $ 76 billion.

Features

What is the US Army without benefits? Of course, in the overtance of the democracy of the world there are a variety of bonuses. So, when entering the service, the newly minted contractor receives a premium in its bank account of 20,000 to 30,000 dollars. The monthly monetary content of the ordinary soldier is $ 2,000. In addition, the recruit receives an absolutely free hostel with furniture and amenities.

The US Army gives the right to its servicemen on the basis of current legislation to take advantage of the following civil rights:

  • Participate in the political life of the country, that is, to choose or be elected.
  • Resting on vacation (up to 60 days).
  • Get free accommodation.
  • To get an education.
  • Use medical insurance, control your health.
  • Refer to retirement.

Enrollment in the ranks

It should be understood that any benefits and privileges nowhere simply do not give anyone, and the United States in this issue is no exception. After the newlyworn signs the contract and becomes a soldier of the US Army, he, in fact, no longer belongs to himself, but it turns out that it is called the "property" of the country. In this regard, the army leadership, if necessary, may well send a person to any existing point of the planet, it goes without saying that it can be "hot." The service life of the contract varies in the range of 4-8 years.

The service itself for the "young" begins with the center for recruits. They are recruited all the necessary stages of training and are under the strict control of the sergeant-based sergeant there. This period lasts about 2-3 months. At this time, the soldiers are practically continuously trained, and only 2-4 hours per day are sleeping. The power mode is a three-member, and to be satisfied with 100 to 300 dollars every month. The state of marriage provides a house or compensates for rental housing - all this is on the choice of a serviceman.

As for non-statutory relations, in the US Army as such this phenomenon is not observed. The manifestations of "grandfathers" are minimized due to the clear work of the military police, due to which the sergeants are afraid to go beyond their powers. However, unambiguously declare that "young" are not subjected to any bullying, too, it is also impossible, because each military unit is a state in the state that carefully keeps all its secrets. It is worth noting that the sergeants may well shout on their subordinates, but they cannot use physical impact to them or insult them to infringe on their national, religious or sexual sign.


Family and national gradation

The US Army and Russia is the subject of studying many specialists. And not the last role in this played in lately significantly exacerbated political situation in the world. Among the soldiers and officers of the United States 63% in their ethnic origin are Americans of European origin, 15% - African Americans, 10% - Latin Americans, 4% - Asians, 2% - Alaska and Indians, 4% - not determined with their national or racial affiliation. Note that the last category of people is recorded in service only for the sake of obtaining US citizenship at a significant simplified scheme.

As for the gender situation, 86% are men in the American army, and 14% - women.


Special division

Separate native troops in the US Army is the National Guard. The number of its servicemen in the country reaches about 350,000 people, and it is represented by reserve groups.

A feature of the passage of the service in the ranks of the National Guard can be considered that the person simultaneously combines the execution of combat missions in the system with the main work. Every year, the Guard division replenishes about 60,000 Americans. Each of them is prescribed to undergo combat training both as part of groups and individually. In stock 48 special training programs, the duration of each of which is within 4 hours. Moreover, workouts take place on weekends throughout the year.

In addition, all national guardsmen certainly undergo two-week fees, consisting in participating in military and command-staff teachings together with other army divisions. It is worth saying that everything without excluding Employers of the United States is warned: to prevent the soldiers of the National Guard to fulfill the task of the task that the state is categorically prohibited, for otherwise there is a threat to suffer criminal liability.

As a benefit, National Guardians can get:

  • Relief for paying housing.
  • Add to pay for your own treatment.
  • The right to acquire products and products in special military stores.
  • The ability to refuel at military gas stations at a cost of 50% of market value.
  • Add to an existing or future pension.

Army units and titles

The very mill cells of the Army compound is the branch, which includes 9-10 soldiers, and serve the sergeant.

The next step is the platoon with the number of soldiers from 16 to 44 and the commander of the lieutenant.

Three - five platforms form the company with the maximum number of servicemen to 190 people. He heads this division of the captain.

The army battalion includes 300-400 soldiers and lieutenant colonel commander.

3-5 thousand soldiers are already a brigade, which manages the colonel.

The division includes 10-15 thousand fighters under the start of Major General.

The body under the command of the lieutenant general has up to 45,000 people.

And finally, the army is within 50,000 people. Manages her officer not lower than Lieutenant General. The composition of this unit can be implemented additionally tank corps.

The title in the US Army is the following (from lower to higher):

  • Private-recruit.
  • Ordinary.
  • Private first class.
  • Capral.
  • Sergeant.
  • Headquarters.
  • Right sergeant.
  • First sergeant.
  • Headquarters Major.
  • Sergeant Major St.
  • Waown officer of the first class.
  • Senior Waown Second Class Officer.
  • Senior Waown Officer of the Third Class.
  • Senior Watern Fourth Class Officer.
  • Second lieutenant.
  • First lieutenant.
  • Captain.
  • Major.
  • Lieutenant colonel.
  • Colonel.
  • Brigadier General.
  • Major General.
  • Lieutenant-General.
  • General.
  • US Army General.

Power and power

Separately examine the technical potential of the American Sun. The US Army Armament is quite varied, but in general, the following data can be given:

  • The number of airports and runways - 13 513.
  • The number of aircraft is 13,000.
  • The number of tanks is 8325 pieces.
  • The number of helicopters is 6225 pieces.
  • Combat vehicles (armored) - 25,782 pieces.
  • Self-propelled guns - 1934 pieces.
  • Rocket systems of salvo fire - 830.
  • Aircruites - 10 pieces.
  • Martial ships - 473 pieces.
  • Shock sea vessel - 17 pieces.

So, the comparison of the armies. USA and Russia are now major competitors on the world arena. Despite the fact that in absolute numbers of armament of the Russian Federation ahead of the Americans, here is far from everything so unequivocally.

In particular, the US Army is ahead of Russians in total displacement sea Fleet and by the number of all types of ships. But the air defense system in Russia, according to experts, is much stronger.

In general, the Army of Russia and the USA - the power structures in constant analysis. Hard disputes on the level of training of American and Russian military do not subside and can continue almost forever. But it is worth it to pay attention to such facts:

  • No American combat ship did not go to the bottom of the detonation of his own combat kit, located on board.
  • For more than 50 years, no PE has occurred at nuclear submarines of the United States with damage to the nuclear reactor zone.
  • For 7 years, not one of the F-35 fighters did not crash during flights in a wide variety.

However, the key point is not even in this information. The most important geopolitical aspect of the opposition of the United States and the Russian Federation lies in their mutual nuclear deterrence, in which a very clear parity is indicated. And all because nuclear weapon It is very similar to multiplication on zero: that is, no matter how the initial data is, as a result, it will still be zero.

However, there is another criterion that is very often not taken into account. His name is morale. And in this matter, Russians have always been ahead of their Western competitors, which was repeatedly confirmed during various combat tests in other countries.

Outfit

The form of the US Army over many years of development has undergone significant changes. In 2004, the Ministry of Defense decided to create the newest universal camouflage. Its tasks included a masking of a soldier in all conditions, at any time of the day and on any terrain. The technical task required from the new form to have a pixel pattern. As a result, the form of UCP appeared - very durable and reliable, manufactured by RIP-Stop technology.

But after 2010, the UCP began to actively write off and issuing a new generation camouflage to the servicemen - Multicam, which allows a fighter to disguise in the city, the forest, mountains and the desert.

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A state that does not have a likely enemy near its borders could build powerful armed forces with the most modern weapon. The number of the personnel of America's army is a few more than a million military personnel (the preparation of which is considered to be a modern specimen for most of the planet armies), as well as almost seven hundred thousand civil servants. In the Ground Forces, they are serving up to five hundred thousand people, up to two hundred thousand in the reserve army and almost four hundred fifty thousand - in the National Guard.

The American army in terms of the level of funds spent on it occupies a leading position on the planet. Thus, the 2016 military budget envisaged to spend more than 607 billion dollars for the needs of the army, which amounted to more than 34% of global military costs. According to independent sources, it is three times more than the defense costs of China and seven times more Russian.

The overall structure of the US Army

The US Army was founded in June 1775 by the decision of the Congress, it was intended for the defense of the young independent state. Modern Armed Forces of America include independent types of Sun:

  • Ground troops;
  • Air Force;
  • Naval forces;
  • Marine Corps (KMP);
  • Coast guard.

Moreover, all, except for coast guard, are directly subordinate to the Minister of Defense, the latter in peacetime is subordinated to the National Security Agency, but during the military situation is also redeemed by the Minister of Defense.

The US Constitution implies the appointment of the President of the American Army by the Commander. He, in turn, in peacetime controls the national armed forces, leading to the civil minister of defense, in whose subordination is the heads of subspecies of the Sun. The heads of ministries are engaged in the acquisition, equipment, organization and supply of the army, and also control the combat training of personnel. The highest military command of the species of the Armed Forces are members of the Joint Committee of Headquarters. The Chairman of this Committee solves the issues of coordinating the activity of everything that is associated with the state management bodies.

The operational subordination of the US armed forces is reduced to the nine joint commands, five of which are formed, based on the geographical principle.

Five combined commands:

  • North American;
  • South and Central American;
  • European;
  • Middle Eastern and Asian;
  • Pacific.

In subordination of the commander of these United Commands, all bodies of the species of the US Armed Forces are located in the zones of their responsibility. The remaining four combined commands do not have its own zones of responsibility.

The combined command includes:

  • Strategic command. Dealing with strategic planning issues, controls strategic nuclear weapons;
  • Command of the training of special operations;
  • Command of preparation of strategic transfer;
  • Command of uniform forces. Engaged in combat training in all types of Sun.

Options of the American Army

The American army is completed voluntarily and is based on a contract basis. American citizens are being taken to serve or living on a permanent basis in the United States of America, which have a residence permit having at least secondary education. The minimum candidate age for military service is 18 years old. However, if you get parental approval, you can go to serve and at one age.

The ultimate age for the passage of valid military service is defined for each species of the American army wax. So, for example, the maximum age may be:

  • Air Force and Coast Guard - 27 years;
  • Housing Marine infantry - 28 years;
  • Naval forces - 34 years;
  • Ground troops - 42 years.

Each contractager signs a service agreement for a period of four to eight years.

National racial

The United States of America are a multinational state. National composition Countries are presented, except for Europeans, African Americans, Asians and Latin Americans. The same picture is displayed in the construction of the American army.

So, according to information from open sources, in the Armed Forces of America, service is carried:

  • Americans of European origin - 63%;
  • African Americans - 15%;
  • Latin American - 10%;
  • Asians - 4%;
  • Indians and indigenous people of Alaska - 2%;
  • Other from mixed marriages of different - 2%;
  • 4% have not been determined with racial or national affiliation.

It should be noted that the latter group includes those who do not have American citizenship, but has the right to permanent accommodation in the United States. Most of them go to the army, as this greatly simplifies the receipt of American citizenship.

Gender belonging

By sexual sign, American servicemen are divided:

  • Men - 86%;
  • Women - 14%.

For many years it was believed that only officers can be professional military military in the American army. Nevertheless, after the Vietnamese war, in the period of reforming the army at the beginning of the seventies, the status of professional military personnel received the sergeant composition and spare officers.

Mobilization resources

The total number of US population is more than 325 million people. It provides an army extremely large mobilization resources. According to some estimates, Mobryrseurs can be more than one hundred ten million American citizens.

Over four million Americans and Americans reaches annually annually. In addition, the state has at its disposal approximately eight hundred fifty thousand so-called "reservists" of all kinds of troops. Separate genus of troops is the American National Guard formed by the reserve groups created by the army and air force. The total number of national guards in the United States is approximately three hundred fifty thousand servicemen.

Features of the National Guard USA

A feature of the service in the American National Guard is the combination of service and work in a civil specialty. Each year, the National Guard takes about sixty thousand American citizens in its ranks. All prescribed the passage of combat training in the group and individually. There are all forty-eight programs for four hours each, running on weekends throughout the year.

In addition, the National Guardsmen are sent for two weeks camp to participate in command-staff and military exercises together with army compounds. All employers are officially warned that if they try to prevent, the military personnel of the National Guard to fulfill the service-combat mission, they can even expect criminal liability.

In addition to the patriotic senses, Americans motivate various benefits, which are provided by the undergoing service in the National Guard USA:

  • POSSIBILAR FOR PAYMENTS;
  • Gain to pay for treatment;
  • Preferential sale of goods and products in military stores;
  • Refueling flammable on military gas stations (at a price by 50% cheaper than market);
  • Poster to pension;
  • Others.

Features of the US military doctrine

Recently, US military leadership involves the concentration of its resources in five critical areas:

  • Elimination of terrorism and expansion of the OMP;
  • Intelligence service;
  • Preparing for info, including the protection of its informatization and communications systems, as well as the elimination of similar enemy systems;
  • The struggle for military advantages in airspace with focus on the development of unmanned aviation;
  • The development of military-space technologies.

At the same time, the American military doctrine draws attention to the preparation for combat clashes during non-traditional and hybrid conflicts.

Armor, Air Force and US Navy

Infantry weapons:

  • Tanks - over eight thousand;
  • Combat armored cars - almost twenty-six thousand;
  • Self-propelled artillery guns - almost two thousand;
  • Towed artillery - almost a thousand eight hundred;
  • Rocket systems are more than a thousand three hundred.
  • Aircraft - more than thirteen and a half thousand;
  • Fighters - more than two thousand two hundred twenty;
  • Battle aircraft with a fixed wing - more than two thousand six hundred;
  • Military transport aircraft - more than five thousand two hundred;
  • Training aircraft - more than two and a half thousand;
  • Helicopters - more than six thousand;
  • Martial helicopters are more nine hundred.

Military units and connections

  • Department (Squad) - nine ten servicemen, these are soldiers of the US Army, which sergeant commands. Least structural element in the American army;
  • Platoon - sixteen-forty-four servicemen led by Lieutenant. The platoon includes two to four compartments;
  • Rota (Company) - sixty-two-hundred ninety servicemen. In its composition, three or five platforms, the mouth commander the captain;
  • US Army Battalion (Battalion) - three hundred-thousand servicemen. Consists of four-six mouth, the battalion commands the lieutenant colonel;
  • Brigade (Brigade) - three or five thousand servicemen. In its composition - three or five battalions led by Colonel;
  • Division (Division) - Ten-fifteen thousand servicemen. The usual composition is three brigades, manages the Major Division;
  • Corpus (Corps) - Two-forty-five thousand servicemen. In its composition two or five divisions, manages the Lieutenant-General Case;

    • Chevron and US Army stripes are distinctive signs that are attached to clothing and reflect belonging to certain structures, official position, type of troops, as well as the passage of the service in a particular unit. In addition, chevrons with stripes may indicate long service, the timing of study in military school, military or special titles in the US Army. They can complement the shoulder straps and loops or even replace them. It can also be a qualifying sign, or the "US Army Sign".

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Most% \u003d Z us is a dream of $ D1 but from movies in which the military does not know either reproach, no fear, no pride. Attentive people probably noticed that the United States is quite different from the Russian. For example, the Russian sergeant is the same soldier, but having a little more power, and the captain is a low rank officer. And if we consider the same titles, but only in the United States, it turns out that they have a major and powerful person, and the captain is something far away, almost transcendental.

The army general is the highest military title in the States. Its analogue in other countries are Marshal and Field Marshal. As a rule, assigned during the war.

Commodore is a title belonging to officer. It is on the step more captain, but less counter-admiral. Canceled in 1899, but when the second began world War, Some military ranks of the United States were temporarily restored, among them and commodore.

Master Sergeant is part of the sergeant composition of the US Army and many other countries. This title is located at the eighth place of the military hierarchy.

The first sergeant - the title relating to the sergeant composition of the US Army. It is practically the same as the master sergeant.

An ordinary first class is a simple rank of conscript or higher for an ordinary soldier. It is the third title in the ground forces. Located between the ordinary and corporal (or specialist).

First class sergeant - refers to the sergeant composition of the US Army and several other countries. It takes the seventh place in a number of titles, between the headquarters of the sergeant and the first sergeant or a sergeant master.

Sergeant Major (Ground Forces) is the rare title of military, which belongs to the sergeant composition.

The specialist is the military title of the US ordinary army. It is similar to the rank of corporal, but only is not included in the sergeant.

Senior Lieutenant is the junior army of many states, including Russia.

Headquarters - the rank of army, which is part of the sergeant. In the USA stands on the sixth stage and is between the ranks of the sergeant and sergeant of the first class.

In addition, the military ranks of the United States have another, called conditional, term - cadet. This is a student of the United States Military Academy "West-Point".