Branches

Six branches, six missions

Each branch has its own culture, jobs, and lifestyle. Tap one to see common career fields and basic-training details.

Ground-based operations, large-scale land force.

Term: 2–6 years active

Boot: 10 weeks at Fort Jackson, Fort Moore, Fort Leonard Wood, or Fort Sill

Sea-based operations, ships, submarines, and naval aviation.

Term: 2–6 years active

Boot: 10 weeks at Recruit Training Command Great Lakes, IL

Air and cyberspace operations.

Term: 4–6 years active

Boot: 8.5 weeks at Lackland AFB, San Antonio, TX

Rapid-response amphibious and expeditionary force.

Term: 4–5 years active

Boot: 13 weeks at Parris Island, SC or San Diego, CA

Maritime law enforcement, search & rescue, port security.

Term: 4–8 years active

Boot: 8 weeks at Cape May, NJ

Space operations, satellites, and cyber/space defense.

Term: 4–6 years active

Boot: Joint with Air Force at Lackland AFB