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About United States Army
The United States Army is a separate division of the United States Armed Forces. Formed in the year 1775, the US Army is the second largest employer in the country, with more than 2.2 million people on the payroll. A majority of presidents in the country is said to have served in the army. Part of U.S. Department of Defense, the army has its headquarters at Arlington County, Virginia. It is headed by the Secretary of the Army. It’s primary mission remains to protect and secure the nation and its global interests. The operational Army is made of of armies, corps, divisions, brigades, and battalions. It is the largest military branch in the US. The various commands include US Army Forces Command (FORSCOM), US Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC), US Army Materiel Command (AMC), US Army Africa, US Army Central, US Army Europe, US Army Pacific, US Army Special Operations Command, US Army Cyber Command, US Army Medical Command and US Army Intelligence and Security Command.
The US Military Command (USMA) was established to educate and train the Corps of Cadets. There is also the US Army War College where professional military education is offered. The Army personnel includes doctors, lawyers, pilots, engineers and computer programmers. While active duty soliders must live on an Army installation, those under the Army Reserve can pursue a career from their homes. The various ranks in the Army include Private, Private Second Class, Private First Class, Specialist, Corporal, Sergeant, Staff Sergeant, First Sergeant, Sergeant Major, Warrant Officer, Second Lieutenant, First Lieutenant, Captain, Major, Colonel, Brigadier General, Major General and Lieutenant General.
Besides combat, the US Army is also involved in humanitarian and peacekeeping efforts. If you are interested in a career with the US Army, you can explore the options on the website by choosing your interests. The Army Career Explorer tool is the right place to start. You can filter jobs by skills as well as interests. Whether your interest is in science, technology or engineering, you will find a career fitting your interest. There are also specialized careers such as Army Cyber, Army Music, Army Chaplain Corps, Army Law, Army Health Care, Special Forces, Linguists and Warrant Officers. Joining the US Army has its own perks. Officers enjoy a high paying salary, housing allowances, health care benefits, education benefits, among others. You can apply for a career online on the website or by locating a recruiter.
