United States Army - Mission

Mission

The United States Army serves as the land-based branch of the U.S. military. ยง3062 of Title 10 US Code defines the purpose of the army as:

  • preserving the peace and security and providing for the defense of the United States, the Commonwealths and possessions and any areas occupied by the United States
  • supporting the national policies
  • implementing the national objectives
  • overcoming any nations responsible for aggressive acts that imperil the peace and security of the United States

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