united states army
Definition
Proper noun The United States Army is the land warfare service branch of the United States Armed Forces. It is the agency responsible for organizing, training, and equipping soldiers to conduct prompt and sustained combat operations on land.
Usage
The term "United States Army" is used to refer specifically to the institution as a whole. It is often preceded by the definite article "the." * The United States Army has a long and distinguished history. * He served in the United States Army for twenty years. * The mission of the United States Army is to fight and win the nation's wars.
Advanced Usage
- The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to this branch.
- She is a United States Army veteran.
- They followed United States Army regulations.
Variants and Related Words
- U.S. Army: The common abbreviated form.
- He enlisted in the U.S. Army.
- Army: When the context is clearly about the United States, "Army" is often used alone as a shortened form.
- He joined the Army after high school.
- United States Armed Forces: The collective term for all U.S. military branches, which includes the Army.
- Department of the Army: The executive department within the U.S. Department of Defense that is administered by the Secretary of the Army.
Synonyms
- American Army
- U.S. Ground Forces
Related Phrases
- To join the Army: To enlist or receive a commission in the United States Army.
- Army values: The core values (Loyalty, Duty, Respect, Selfless Service, Honor, Integrity, Personal Courage) taught to soldiers.
Noun
- the army of the United States of America; the agency that organizes and trains soldiers for land warfare
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