Military

An Abrams tank. Usually tanks are operated by a country's Army

An F-15 firing an air-to-air missle. Jet fighters are usually the responsibility of a country's Air Force

A ship firing at sea. Usually a Navy is charged with sea operations.

The Military, in a general sense, refers to the standing militia or armed forces of a country, that are directed by the federal government and are tasked with that nation's defense. "Militaries" are generally divided into different branches of a specific type of service, including (in alphabetical order) an Air Force (specifically for Aircraft- or Space-based operations), an Army (for land operations), or a Navy (for operations at sea).

Examples of Military Forces

Armed Forces of the United States of America

The Armed Forces of the United States of America are an all-volunteer standing militia, and are divided into several branches and departments based on the capabilities they bring to the battle. These branches include:

• The United States Air Force
• The United States Army
• The United States Navy
• The United States Marine Corps

Armed Forces of the United Kingdom

(commonly known as the British Armed Forces)

• The British Army
• The Royal Air Force
• The Royal Navy