The United States Army Is The Land Based Branch Of The U Sdepartment Of Defenseestablished In 1775It Operates Under Civilian Controlwith The President Serving As Commander In Chiefthe Army S Mission Includes Defending The U Sand Its Territoriessupporting National Policiesand Countering Threats To National Securityit Focuses On Conventional Warfare Readiness And Combined Arms Operationswith Modernization Efforts Outlined In The Army Strategy 2018 The Army S Core Competencies Include Prompt Land Combatspecial Operationsand Theater Logisticsit Has A Rich History Of Engagement In Major Conflictssuch As The Revolutionary War And Post 9 11 Campaignsthe Army Also Develops Military Technologytraining Systemsand Integrates Cybersecurity And Space Operations Into Its Modernization Prioritiesthe Army Corps Of Engineers Manages Civil Works Programscontributing To Infrastructure And Disaster Relief Effortsthe Army Serves The U Sgovernmentallied Nationsand Domestic Agenciescollaborating On Various Defense And Support Initiativesits Organizational Structure Includes Key Commands Focused On Innovationtrainingand Professional Development
