Brit Reacts to Just How Big is the US Military

[@exudos22]

That "honeycomb" sight is called an ACOG, it's widely used on the M4. The honeycomb cap (it's just a cap that can come off) is to stop your sight from reflecting the sun so to the enemy, exposing your location. As you look through the sight, the honeycomb is almost invisible to you as the user, it doesn't interfere with your sighting. Former Armorer/Scout for 2/9INF (US Army).

[@robertmcadams832]

The scope in the beginning looks like honeycomb to reduce glare. So your enemy doesn't see you.

[@m2hmghb]

It's called killflash.

[@L3WGReacts]

ohhhhh, i wonder what it looks like looking tthrough

[@Longhauler85]

@L3WGReacts I'm pretty sure it's not noticeable when looking through the scope since the lines of the are pretty thin to begin with. If anything, it would be very miniscule.

[@bryanbittinger9794]

The u.s. president

[@thomasohanlon1060]

The killflash you do not see when you look through the optic, all you see is your aim point and target, the reason being it is so thin your eye wont see it.

[@m2hmghb]

Army is federal service, National Guard is state service that can be activated for federal service. Basically the guard is the official state militia and will help out with things like disasters attacks etc and can be used to supplement the police, medical, or fire services. Because the guard isn't a federal service until activated they aren't subject to the posse comitatus act. They're often referred to as citizen soldiers. Interestingly the US Code changed the definition of militia in 1908 when the National Guard was officially founded to include the Organized and Unorganized militias - the latter referring to every male between the ages of 18 and 45.

[@timothydixon2545]

Glad someone else told him

[@Owain_X]

They're more of a footnote but there are states who do have a state guard (state defense force) which is not subject to federal call-up and have their state's governor as their commander in chief (as they also are for the guard units unless federally activated).

[@m2hmghb]

The irony is New Jersey has had a naval militia on the books since 1895 until 1963. Then it was reactivated in 1999 then disbanded again in 2002. Kind of crazy for this state. @@Owain_X

[@vinaryn6064]

also on the note of National guard as m2h stated and Owain stated, not that it ever happens but the governor could deny the federal governments request for activating their states National Guard. Each states National Guard is funded and paid for by the state in which they reside until activated to National levels and when they get called up the federal government takes over the funding of the companies or battalions that are called up relieving the state and opening up funds to be spent other places. To my knowledge no governor has denied the Federal government. It's kind of a we help you when you need, you help us when we request transactional system between the states and federal governments.

[@m2hmghb]

In addition governors have been known to lend units to other states when needed. Pretty sure the state they're assisting in pays the unit. @@vinaryn6064

[@m2hmghb]

They honey combed object at 2:15 is called a kill flash. It prevents the scope from reflecting the sun light so it makes it the shooter harder to see. You can easily see through it, it's just because the camera was at an angle it prevented the reflection.

[@geminiecricket4798]

THE AMOUNT OF TAXES WE PAY? YEAH IT BETTER BE THE BEST!

[@DavidZinselmeier]

we actually have the lowest tax rates in the western world....sooo, you dont know what you are talking about

[@algoner4421]

It is. And the world is a better and safer place for it.

[@thomasgray6823]

FACTS!!! Unfortunately it goes to the industrial complex and not to the needs of the troops at times.

[@Longhauler85]

Generally speaking, the Marines are used for beach landings and amphibious assaults. Launch from amphibious assault ships and roll up onto a beach. Marines can do quite a bit more than that, but that's just their basic mission. The Marines get their budget from the Navy. The Navy signs their paychecks. The Army is bigger in personnel and equipment, and are essentially land based. But their missions can intertwine. The Army uses the Air Force for Airborne operations and close air support. The Marines rely on the Navy mostly to get them to where they need to be. But every branch does work together. Marines also guard U.S. Embassies around the world.

[@protorhinocerator142]

The word for this is "Littoral". That's the important chunk of land that borders the sea. New York, Tokyo, Shanghai are all critical littorals. There are others that don't have huge cities like strategic islands, the Suez Canal, etc. The Marines' job is to land there, often under hostile conditions, secure the area, set up docks for the Navy to dock at, and set up airfields for aircraft of the various services. Once the Marines secure/create a beachhead, then the Army, Navy, and Air Force has a place to get their toes in the door and conduct more heavy operations.

[@delphy2478]

i would say the primary difference in missions for marines vs army is scale. army generally operates on a larger scale. if you want to capture a single city thats the marines, if you want to garrison an entire oblast and for a defensive line thats army. again there is a ton of overlap, but marines generally operate in smaller deployments or as parts of larger deployements in concert with other forces (mostly army)

[@ironnoodle7992]

The Army does not use the Air Force for anything. The Air Force is not subservient to the Army. Having very different missions, the USAF separated from the USA so that it could act autonomously. The Air Force's mission is to take the fight to the enemies' homeland and render them both incapable of and unwilling to continuing the fight. Everything else the USAF does, such as gaining air supremacy and supporting ground troops, is to support that one single mission.

[@Longhauler85]

@ironnoodle7992 Umm...how does the Army do airborne operations then? How do they get Helicopters and tanks transported in a rapid manner?? Who provides close air support to ground forces with A-10's and AC-130's?? Yes, the Air Force does have their own mission, but they do help the Army out all the time.

[@Synthetic-Rabbit]

Due to the change in war (at least in the middle east) I understood that the Marines current "job" is the actual attack and securing of an area. Once the Marines go in and destroy most of the resistance, the army goes in and sets up base and regulates and controls while the Marines move onto another area that "needs to be attacked".

[@zachisback]

4:07 "How do you even fight drones?" Three Strikes aka Trigger would like to know your location.

[@scottlemire8522]

Ok. Here's the info from a vet... 1-The Army and Air Force both have a reserve component. Iur reserves are different from alot of European reserves. They still train 1 weekend every month and 2 weeks a year. Also, since 9/11, their units have heen activated and deployed just as much as regular Army and Air Force. Next the National Guard, its basically a state level Reserves (Army and Air Force). Again with the 1 weekend a month, 2 weeks a year training cycle. Since 9/11, theyve also been activated and deployed overseas, just not at the level of the other branches have. 2-The U.S. Air Force is the worlds largest air force. The U.S. Navy has the 2nd largest. 3- Marines are basically the land force of the Navy. Back in the 1700's, they were the infantry on board ships. If the U.S. goes to war, the Army generally flies from state side to wherever shits popping off. Marines get rides with the Navy. About 1/3 of the aircraft on a U.S. carrier are flown by Marines. 4- The B-52 is so old that there is a couple of documented cases where grandpa, dad, and son have all piloted the same airframe.

[@algoner4421]

Thank you for the info and more importantly for your service!!

[@donaldinnewmexico]

That doesn't count the State Guard, County Guard, City Guard, and Neighborhood Watches. There are also many large HOAs.

[@lindabonesteel364]

This is why they call us big brother, we don't want to take over the world, we want to be able to help those who need it ! And we can. ✌

[@feliciathomas3658]

Walk softly and carry a big stick. No one is going to come for us, not only do we have the military but we also have an armed citizenry, who will defend their homes, neighbours and friends at all costs.

[@algoner4421]

That is the part that so many fail to recognize when complaining about our military budget. Our military keeps the world in check. The "bad guys" know that if they f around, the US is coming to sheriff them. Regardless of what they ALL say, deep down inside they know they don't want that. The only thing that could hurt our military, and has, during combat is politics. If left to do what it is designed to do, win, it is unstoppable by every definition of the word, with the only exception being nuclear. In that instance humanity loses.

[@micahstarnes3327]

That's not why they call us big brother 🤣🤣🤣🤣 read 1984

[@EddieVick-xh1fq]

Take into consideration the fact that our military is all voluntary, so the different branches can be selective of recruits. Getting into the military isn't as easy as it used to be. More things can disqualify you now than when I was active duty. Just something I find fascinating

[@GM8101PHX]

I served in the US Air Force, we had the B-52G on 15 minute ground alert loaded with fuel and nuclear weapons. i was Security Police for the Air Force, at our base there were signs every 100 feet stating entry is forbidden unless you are given permission by the Wing Commander to enter those areas, another sign under that in Red letters stated "Use Of Deadly Force Is Authorized" Yet Security Police never had to fire a shot!! The weapons on the bombers were many times stronger than the two used on Japan and no one was getting near them!! Our branches tease each other, but if you mess with even one enlisted man, you will have any or all 8 branches hot on your trial!! We are loving to our allies, but God help those that stand against us!!! I still watch the video of the late Queen Elizabeth ordering her band to play the US national Anthem at Buckingham Palace September 13th 2001, That leaves me speechless!!! Thank You for being our brothers!!

[@bevinboulder5039]

In the days of sailing ships, the sailors did the actual sailing but military vessels carried marines to do the heavy duty fighting particularly when it came to boarding other ships. In the modern day, marines also do all the amphibious landing operations, such as in the Pacific theater in WW II.

[@Sadarsa]

On ship, Marines also act as the ship's security/police.

[@bevinboulder5039]

Agreed. My dad once worked with a man who had been in the Marine guard on the Indianapolis that protected the bomb on it's way to Tinian. He would never talk about his experience.

[@edwardbietsch993]

Historically the USMC WAS positioned between the OFFICERS and Navy crew on board to prevent any idea of mutiny.

[@CT-5736-Bladez]

@@Sadarsawith Navy master at arms and NCIS federal agents

[@Victor_ndez]

Easier way to look at it is imagine back in the day when ships only had sails. The Navy is the operating crew and captain as well as the guys manning the cannons. The Marines are the guys that would jump and land onto the enemy ship and fight in hand to hand combat when the two ships pulled next to each other.

[@spuds416]

The Reason America has so many overseas bases is to keep equipment and personnel Forward Deployed America has the Greatest Sealift and Airlift capability of any country. When Iraq invaded Kuwait we had Troops and equipment deploying within Hours

[@seanziepoo7495]

Hey hey, Marine Corps Tanker here. This is not meant to belittle any other branch's or anything like that. We are all Brother's and Sister's putting our lives on the line to protect our country, so none of that "This Branch Vs. That Branch" stuff here please. ❤❤❤ Generally the Marine Corps is considered America's "Elite Fighting Force". That's why our Bootcamp is on a whole different level, and the standards we hold ourselves to, and all that sort of stuff. The Marine Corps is a "Department of the Navy" or something like that, which is why it is called "Amphibious" it is essentially the Navy's Ground forces that are trained for every situation... Land, Sea or Air, A Marine is ready to be there. The Army and The Navy are the "Core" of the Military, and do "Most Stuff" the Airforce is much more specialized, and the Marine Corps is a smaller force of "Specialists" in each area combined into an "Elite Fighting Force" The best way to describe it is sort of the Mid-Way point Between "Normal Military" and "Special Forces" if that makes sense? The Marine Corps sort of has a different Culture than the rest of the United States Military... It takes a "Special Sort of Person" to even want to consider being a Marine, so you have people from all over the country who were "The Best At" this or that in their Community... A bunch of Over-Achievers who thrive on being challenged, the kind of person who see's "The Top" as the beggining of their mountian, and keeps climbing into the heavens until they get to shake God's hand, type people... Met some of the most amazing people of my life out there, and I wouldn't trade those experiences... that life... for anything. Much Love and Big Hugs everyone!!

[@mikebalzano2108]

Add the new military branch to this list called “ Space Force “ which so far there isn’t a lot known about the particular numbers yet that I know of, I think it was officially announced by the president in 2019 possibly.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

They do all the fake moon landings.

[@kennethvaughan8195]

I wonder why they left out the war dogs 🐕 ? They play a vital role for the United States as well. They are an animal and cannot take the place of humans but they have saved so many of our brothers and sisters.

[@L3WGReacts]

would be interesting to know how many they have!

[@kennethvaughan8195]

It says on google around 1600 in service. I looked for some videos but found nothing interesting.

[@StEvEn-dp1ri]

I'm sure someone has explained this but if not I'll give it a go. I'm a former Marine so I have a tiny understanding of differences. The Marines are a department of the Navy (something we're not particularly proud of) when we need to go somewhere and erase it, the Navy gives us a ride. The Navy also gives us medical treatment as the Marines have zero Doctors or anything medical in our ranks. The Marines are the tip of the spear. Regardless of your job in the Marine Corps, you are a rifleman first. For example, if you are a supply clerk from day to day, that's your job. However, if needed you are trained to operate in a combat squad and fireteam, so you can pick up a weapon and function without additional training. The Army is mainly a support and logistic branch with some combat abilities. In a perfect scenario, the Marines will take a position and the Army occupies and maintains that position. If your job in the Army is supply clerk, that's what you know. A supply clerk in the Army could not just integrate into a combat squad and function without combat training. At least that's my understanding. That's massively simplified, but it's the difference in a nutshell.

[@suepall5425]

The army is a land force for foreign wars. They are parachuted in to foreign lands for the most part. The Marines is an amphibious landing force for foreign wars. They are shipped into combat zones over the oceans aboard amphibious carrier ships (not to be confused with aircraft carriers) and arrive by beach. The National Guard is for homeland emergencies such as natural disasters and rioting. The Coast Guard is for guarding our shores and are often involved in drug interdiction as well as protecting our Coast Lines from foreign attack.

[@NetherStray]

Coast Guard also looks after watercraft in general, performing rescues at sea. I'd argue they have the most dangerous job of the whole bunch, particularly because they're doing the dangerous part of the job more often than the other branches of the military. The ocean is no joke.

[@suepall5425]

As a military chaplain my husband had to be dropped from helicopters to do services aboard several ships a day, live on an aircraft carrier, where we lost a dear friend when a jet clipped the tower during landing and served 4 combat tours, two off the coast of Kosovo and Bosnia and two boots on the ground in the Middle East. My son in law is a marine and served in Afghanistan and Iraq in recon units. Military service is all dangerous. Depending on the mission, one can be as dangerous as another. @@NetherStray

[@evanspage5]

The Marine Corps. is the only branch that can be activated by only a presidential order, the rest need to be approved by congress

[@EddieVick-xh1fq]

I was about to say that when I saw your post.

[@brucew7062]

The Marine Corps is part of the Department of the Navy. The primary role is an amphibious assault force (from ship to shore). We are often used in a role similar to the Army in regards to land warfare, but we are not designed to be an occupying force like the Army is. The Marine Corps got rid of all of its tanks and is phasing out the AV-8B Harriers with the F-35 Lightning II. The Marine Corps has its own land element and air element. The Army has a much larger ground element, but a smaller air element than the Marine Corps.

[@rudymarmaro]

The Marines are actually in the Department of the Navy, and are the amphibious fighting force.

[@EliasExists]

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[@Longplay44]

Marines are the tip of the spear “First to Fight”.

[@micahstarnes3327]

The honeycomb in the scope is to stop glints from alerting the enemy of your location; you can't really see it when you look through it

[@GiaBlinks]

There's a navy base in Pensacola Florida with an amazing museum. The blue angels practice there. I don't think they let noncitizens on the base, but you'll be able to see the Angel's on a practice day from the beach or any other spot around the area.

[@doreenstroud7650]

My son was a Army Ranger during Afghan war. He ran missions across enemy lines. He is working in the Pentagon as a Lt. Colonel military intelligence. So each branch of military has its own special ops units. Army is the Rangers, Green Berets, Night Stalkers, Marines are Recon , Navy are the Navy Seals n there are a few more. 🇺🇸

[@patrioticz2858]

9:59 Marines are under the Department of the Navy. Basically all Marines are trained as Infantry even if they have a none combat MOS/job. Marines also have the leat amount of funding. The Marine gave all their tanks to the US army so they can go back to being true Marines like ship to ship and ship to shore battles where the secure a beach head and get it ready for the Army and Airforce (with temporary runways)

[@LisaLisa815]

Im American and learning a lot about America from your channel...😂

[@phobiaone306]

National Guard, and Air National Guard are controlled by each state. The Governor of each state is technically their Commander in Chief. They can be conscripted Federally in times of crisis, but this is not really necessary with our standing Army, Marines, Air Forces, and Navy. The National Guard is there to defend the U.S. in case of an invasion, but as that is highly unlikely they tend to be called up to help out in crisis situations like after a Hurricane, Tornado, mass Flooding, etc... to act as extra security, and for Humanitarian Aid. For instance after Hurricane Katrina they National Guard of Louisiana was called up to provide security for the disaster areas to keep looters out of the area, and to also assist with Search and Rescue operations. They also helped distribute Food, and Water as well as Security for the distribution efforts. They sometimes are referred to as Weekend Warriors as they only have to show up one weekend a month for training, etc..., and a few weeks a year (for more in-depth training).....unless they are called up due to a disaster, etc... then they are Duty Bound to drop what they are doing, and show up for Service. Also, by Law Employers are not allowed to penalize them for missing work when they are called up, and they Must allow the soldiers time off for their training.

[@Beans-1111]

That was so good! The president is the commander in chief which means he's responsible for every branch of the military. The national guard works with the local police and helps with policing and help with disaster rescues. They live in regular houses not on bases like regular army.

[@L3WGReacts]

ohhhh right, thanks for letting me know!!

[@hughjazz743]

To add another layer to this, the president doesn't have the power to declare war or approve the funding. That power is in Congress.

[@donaldinnewmexico]

@@hughjazz743 The President can wage war for 60 days without Congressional approval.

[@Dennis_B55]

the president can send the military anywhere he wants to... but every 60 days during a conflict the president btw the president is called POTUS ( president of the United States).. he has to update Congress on the progress of the military conflict..

[@mikecarew8329]

@@L3WGReacts A bit more - the National Guard are state commanded. In peacetime they answer to the Governors of their respective states (In, say, Oregon, it is T"he Oregon National Guard," "The Oregon Air Guard,". etc). The Governor of Oregon is their Commander-in-Chief and can order them to help with in-state matters like riots or natural disasters. But they can (and often are) also be called up by the President to serve in a Federal role - usually during wartime. The Air Guard is often federal as there isn't much the Governor of Oregon can do with a squadron of F-15s - but they are often used to intercept Russian bombers doing exercises off the US west coast. These Guards in each state are the ,militias of each state.

[@Heretowatchstuff]

10:43 we all do a little bit of everything. But Marines are made to go in fast and hold until the army can get there. Then we tag along with them. We specialize in going from ship to shore, and getting anywhere on the planet in 24 hours. Originally we were the guys up in the rigging of ships picking off the officers on the other boats before boarding them. And to take forward operating bases for refueling and resupplying warships. We also guard anything the navy wants to keep. And the president.

[@dwilson2126]

I've flown in a F-16 when I was in the Air Force. It was an amazing and unparrelled experience!!

[@diane9247]

You're right, the Marines have a reputation for q more grueling level of training and their missions are equally grueling in comparison to regular Army, Navy, etc. They didn't mention the Navy Seals here...unless I missed it somehow. They are way above above the Marines in levels of training and assignments. They send small teams on ultra-secret missions, like killing Osama Bin Laden after his compound was finally located in Pakistan. The Army has Green Berets who also do special secret assignments. (I'm pretty sure the British services have equivalents to some or all of these.)

[@R6foreternity]

You seem to be forgetting Force Recon, which is Marine Corps BTW, and they have routinely beaten Seals in wargames. Just some extra info that you left unsaid.

[@tonileigh8660]

The most simple difference between Army and Marine is like a poodle puppy and a 150 pound pit bull/Rottwieller/Doberman mix. The motto of the Marines is "First to fight". In fact, the Marines are sometimes referred to as the “tip of the spear,” because these combat-ready units typically spearhead conflict operations. To give you an idea of the Marines, here are a few quotes from a retired four star General "Mad Dog" James Mattis: "Be polite, be professional, but have a plan to kill everybody you meet." "I come in peace. I didn't bring artillery. But I’m pleading with you, with tears in my eyes: If you f* with me, I’ll kill you all." "We’ve backed off in good faith to try and give you a chance to straighten this problem out. But I am going to beg with you for a minute. I'm going to plead with you, do not cross us (Marines). Because if you do, the survivors will write about what we do here for 10,000 years." "Find the enemy that wants to end this ( American democracy) and kill every one of them until they’re so sick of the killing that they leave us and our freedoms intact." " Demonstrate to the world there is “No Better Friend - No Worse Enemy” than a US Marine."

[@TheNerdForAllSeasons]

The Army is a corporation and the Marines are a cult.

[@PcTato]

used to see c-130 aircraft flying all over when i was a kid in ohio. was a base close to where i lived. helicopters and c-130's doing flight drills was what i was told. they would fly low sometimes and it could be loud , it was always fun when they came around.

[@Navybrat64]

As of 2023, the defense budget is $885 billion. This video is wrong and old.

[@m2hmghb]

Quite so since the Corp gave the M1 Abrams back.

[@johnathanhenley2251]

As a Veteran of the US Army, I sincerely hope humanity never fields synthetic Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen, or anything else meant to augment or replace a human being used in a combat engagement. I don't want this because a human can make an assessment on the ground about what is happening and not target non-combatants. If human lives are at stake, it makes the concept of going to war a lot harder due to the potential for loss of life as opposed to if synthetic Soldiers are deployed, it just becomes a price tag without the political fallout for families burying their service member.

[@brianburton6154]

National Guard goes to basic training and only works one weekend a month for a couple years. If an emergency occurs, then they will be dispatched to those areas or it in conflict as in war they will be enlisted. Just a side note. I got to the part were it was stated that Russia has more tanks than we do, lol I doubt it it after the Ukraine war.

[@barbarageorge7848]

Look into the Blue Angels for flight aerobatics. There's video's of them learning the calls to each other and the different moves inside a room that is really interesting!

[@ironnoodle7992]

Also USAF Thunderbirds!

[@BradleyChristmas]

The Russian numbers include tanks that are in storage. In Russia, storage means they are put in a wearhouse and no one touches them unless they are needed. US storage means the tanks are guarded and, at regular intervals, the vehicles are turned on, rearranged, and have their fluids and systems overhauled.

[@dannylopez8285]

Ahhhhh the USMC the first ones in the last ones out with the armies hand me downs and they still get it done better than most they are so cool

[@AylaWolfClan]

Found your channel recently, love your fun reactions! 😊

[@clarkspoerl-lh7dw]

Same. Just like a month ago.

[@barbarageorge7848]

Yep, been binge watching for 3 days now!

[@L3WGReacts]

thank you!! means alot

[@L3WGReacts]

you're amazing!@@barbarageorge7848

[@L3WGReacts]

thankyouuu@@clarkspoerl-lh7dw

[@Fuilleverte]

Scope... The Honeycomb grid helps cut down on glare as you look through your Swampfox optic. It also prevents sunlight from glinting off of your objective lens, helping to avoid detection from the target area down range. The Swampfox Honeycomb Grid anti-reflection device threads into the objective lens of your precision rifle scope without using any tools.

[@jameseharris5015]

The National guard is the defenders of a city. I was in the 102nd engineers from 1977 to 1985.Niagara falls NY.

[@task_master6115]

Bruv, when you get a chance to visit, you have to go to an air show at an airforce base!

[@BeboRulz]

I live next to Pima where the Boneyard is, that's a badass visit too. The base is down the street but Air & Space where civilians can go is super fun 😊

[@L3WGReacts]

that'd be cool tbh, would love to

[@AKSnowbat907]

That scope with the honeycomb is called the "M-68 Sight". The honeycomb is made to allow you to see through but doesn't allow the scopes to reflect sunlight, giving away your position.

[@garyporterfield7165]

He is simply saying, let's just check out how much this man has at his control, because, EVERYTHING WE HAVE IS AT HIS COMMAND.

[@GentleRain21]

You need to see Maverick, if you haven't already. There are also several videos of people riding in a fighter jet. The main problems seem to be passing out from G force and throwing up.

[@martina21953]

I live in Norfolk, VA. Naval Station Norfolk is the world's largest naval station. / Marines are land AND water. / The U.S. helps protect the world.

[@jimmybobsap8729]

@4:18 the real star wars is a rail gun is space, shoot a telephone pole at mach speeds , deals the blast of a nuke with no fallout

[@thereallyst]

The difference between Army and Marines is, Marines are the attack dogs. They are usually the first to hit the land long before Army does. They are the sledge hammer to the glass door. They fall under the Department of the Navy, hence the name "Marines", cause they are the ground force of the Navy, but also amphibious as well. Some still serve on Naval ships as well...

[@flo4710]

Awesome video!👍🐼❤

[@daricetaylor737]

Lewis, the easiest way to know what a Marine's responsibility is, is to look back on D-Day. The Marines were the first onto the beaches on that day. They secured the landing zone, THEN the US Army arrived to march forward from there and fight the battles on land. Marines are the link between corp from the Navy to the Army and to the Air Force. Their duties over lap slightly with that of the Navy, and they over lap slightly with the Army and over lap with the Air Force.......that way there is no gap in the fighting machine.

[@shannonhamlin4938]

Thanks for that explanation. Very helpful.

[@jaredkoger8252]

Uh, there were no Marines at D-day. That was an all Army/Navy operation. While normally we'd use Marines for an amphibious invasion, during 1944 the entire Marine Corps was committed to operations in the Pacific, leaving the Normandy landings entirely to the Army. The first American units ashore on D-Day were the 1st, 4th, 29th, and 90th Infantry Divisions (along with pre-dawn air drops from the 82nd and 101st).

[@protorhinocerator142]

Also let's face it: A Marine in full dress uniform looks James Bond awesome.

[@daricetaylor737]

@@protorhinocerator142 100% AGREED!!!

[@daricetaylor737]

@@jaredkoger8252 TY for clarifying that! I always thought it was "Our Strong, Our Proud" on that day!

[@shannonhicks2388]

US Army vet here. Army is Land and brut force. Marine is a combo of land/sea. There is a sibling rivalry between us lol.

[@spuds416]

Technically the National Guard is under the Command of each individual State's Govenor, unless they are Federalized then they are under Command of the Active Duty forces and the President

[@rickgelb2213]

Natural guard is state side protection and deployment. Regular army is all over the globe

[@mindyrolston3915]

You're thinking about the specialty units inside of the Navy and Army. One is the Navy Seals they are badass most of the time they are in and out before anybody even had a clue. Those 800 bases exist because quite frankly we don't want war on our own soil

[@sebastianthurmond498]

$813 billion isn’t really the total amount the US spends a year in defense. The entire nuclear missile program is under the Department of Energy. Which adds another $633 billion. For a total of $1,447 TRILLION. 😳🤯

[@thomasohanlon1060]

Now fun fact they did not mention the US Army's Navy, or the number of rotary wing aircraft the Army has. Then they did not remove the fact that the Marines are removing the M1 Abrams from their service because it does not fit there current mission statement.

[@thomasgray6823]

The sight is honeycomb to prevent reflection. Also the National Guard follows the orders of the state governor until federalised.

[@jpsinister01]

USAF Vet here, and the fun fact I like to share in these vids is that the Ranking of Air Forces in the world goes: 1) US Air Force (USAF), 2) US Navy (USN), 3. Russia (prob not anymore 4) China and 1 and 2 are bigger than 3 and 4 combined 😎

[@timcaldwell5241]

You are absolutely correct…the Marines go in first, they are the “tip of the spear”, so to speak…not counting the various “special service branches” (Navy SEALS, Army Rangers etc). It may not even be necessary to bring in the main branches…just ask Mr. BinLaden😕 I know it seems like a lot, but I tell you who else obsesses over America’s strength…China and Russia!

[@AlexHunter2525]

The Marines are an expeditionary force. So if the Navy specializes in transport and naval control, the airforce specializes in recon and air support, the army specializes in large scale operations and occupation the Marines specialize in rapid deployment and power projection. The airforce finds the target, the navy delivers the marines, the marines take the target and the army controls it. Vastly oversimplified and not a strict rule but thats the idea.

[@jayholla6509]

F-35 lightning is the best jet as of now

[@CT-5736-Bladez]

There are 2 more branches the video forgot. Coast guard and space force. While the coast guard isn’t under dod but rather homeland security under the law they are a military branch. They have 240 something cutters and over 40,000 members.

[@danij5055]

5:40 "Oh those number are just for the Air Force!?" 😂 Yes. Just the Air Force

[@brucekey1983]

The regular army are troops that train and live on military bases,. The the national guard are civilian that train periodically, but live and work off base

[@samuelembry5285]

Marine Corps will serve active duty in a combat field as well but the primary difference between them and the Army is that they specialize in assaults that come from water. Most of their assaults come from sea-based platforms that infiltrate the land. They work very closely with the United States Navy but they also have a lot of specialized units that are designated for Tactical purposes. They're basically like a Swiss army knife of the United States military

[@maischelledeseriecf6419]

U.S. Coast Guard is, also, one of America's military branches. It's under Dept./Homeland Security. The President can move it under the Navy during war. People tend to overlook them.

[@GeoffreyPenner-jp5mk]

Each military branch has its own priorities. Army first priority is ground, Navy first priority is sea, air force is air...Marines are the unit that is more versatile for all circumstances. The focus will be as they said predominantly expeditionary where the Army would dominate personnel on long term scenario.

[@nickhouck4309]

That big budget is used differently than you might think. Alot of it goes into upgrades and engineering, forward staging of assets and logistics.

[@michaeltipton5500]

If you live close to an American Air Base you should find out when they are going to have an air show and go.

[@WhatCliffs]

The video also forgot to mention that the Army operates numerous attack and support helicopters along with some limited airborne recon planes.

[@scottjoseph9578]

The Bradley does have anti-Armor capability. The Marine Corp is the Navy's Army. The Marines do initial invasions, and are the 911 force for the US, along with the Army's two Airborne Assault divisions.

[@cynthiapeller2195]

US military branches are “federal troops” National Guard belongs to each state. Each state has planes as well as army forces, each state can handle localized situations.

[@katestewart-taylor9736]

Add to the equipment you are seeing. Remember there are more advanced equipment that is classified

[@GrammaNay]

The army used to be army / Air Force, and the Air Force came out of the army. The Marine Corps are a division of the navy. The Marines are many times the first group in, and then the army follows.

[@Valinor32]

You are correct when speaking to the tanks and such. Equipment and tech matters. Russia has more tanks, but they are not as effective as the US tanks. Many of their old tanks were what Iraq was using during the Gulf war where the M1 Abrams was able to target and engage them before the Russian made tanks were even in range to return effective fire.

[@Estranged180]

I think I genuinely want to see your honest reaction to what an AH-64 Apache is.

[@sigridbrockenhuus]

The honeycomb is called a flashkill.

[@BomChickyBowWow]

They didn’t even mention the navy, which is also MASSIVE and has THIRTEEN aircraft carriers.

[@patriciapierce9781]

Trust me. If anyone attached the UK, the US would be there 😊

[@ronileigh9336]

I've heard the first time flying in a jet will make you throw up. Not that I've ever done it. But it makes sense with all the roll overs and upside down. I would throw up!!!

[@EvlEgle]

Marines are part of the Navy, they are Maritime land forces primarily, but they also have air craft. They are based off navy posts (naval bases and ships) Army is the army. National Guard has a dual mission, they are State Militia, and Army Reservists basically. They can be called to respond to disasasters such ah as hurricane, wildfire, earthquake, etc. Provide humanitarian relifef, etc by the State governor. And can be deployed to war by the president.

[@joelrook5563]

The main difference between like U.S. Army and National Guard is that the active U.S. Army is a full time job. National Guard is like a part time job for lack of a better phrase. National Guard can still hold down regular jobs while Army is the job. There's also-I believe but may not be entirely correct-laws that prohibit U.S. Army troops from being used militarily on our home soil. So the Nationa Guard serves as a force that can be used that way. If I'm wrong, hopefully someone will correct me here

[@bobdole7697]

THAT'S OLD VIDEO. THE US MILITARY BUDGET IS OVER $800 BILLION.

[@brucekey1983]

The marines are for military personnel that live breath and eat military training. They are the primary ground troops. That use as little mobile assistance as possible. The big boys are the army rangers, navy S.E.A.LS, and airforce paratroopers Those three are what you would send out on special missions

[@RealzFoSho]

Regulars are active service, full fledged troops. National Guard are State based and often serve part time. They can be activated for Federal Service, but they are usually more locally focused and are more likely to participate in local support efforts, such as natural disaster relief, than in overseas combat. They are adequately trained (by active service standards) and can competently fulfill combat roles when called upon. It is not entirely uncommon for Air Wings of National Guards to be called overseas, due to their ease of movement and value, and they have proven to be very effective at "getting the job done". Reserves are part time, at the Federal level. They are specifically trained to be called upon in times of emergency. They train monthly and can fulfill every major military role. The US Government spends a lot of money to make sure that there are very well trained "benchwarmers" in the event that things escalate.

[@shawnc1016]

No more Marine tanks. And the navy part didn't mention the "mini carriers" which are used to transport Marines and carry helicopters and vertical takeoff jets. These are pretty much the equivalent of most other countries' carriers and probably come close to outnumbering them.

[@mattg3971]

The Marines are a fast attack group that is part of the US Navy the Army does sustained combat operations for longer duration.

[@rossgadsby9663]

The honeycomb on the optic blocks glare, but doesn't effect you seeing out of it Also, Congress has to authorize wars. But the oresident can ise the Marine Corps for 90 days wity no Congressional approval.

[@RealzFoSho]

Marines are a branch under the Navy. Separate branch, but still under command of the Navy. Army is who you get to dig in and fight a prolonged battle. Marines are who you initially throw at the enemy to clear a spot so the Army have a spot where they can set up a base of operations.

[@gmcris5014]

Think of it as the Marines are the invading force, the Army are the occupying force.

[@RandyGardnerJr]

The largest and oldest service in the U.S. military, the Army provides the ground forces that protect the United States. A component of the Department of the Navy, the Marine Corps maintains amphibious and ground units for contingency and combat operations. The army doesn’t really have anything to do with the water.

[@BeboRulz]

What's funny is at the very end when you said "wth is that," my response was "it looks like a psychotic jacked up Apache." And when I walked up to the TV to see the video title, I said hey I was right 😂😂😂

[@L3WGReacts]

no way you guessed that XD

[@williamscoggin1509]

The Marines are actually part of the US Navy and usually pave the way before the army gets there. The national guard theoretically protects America during natural disasters and other things including a possible invasion but can be deployed overseas.

[@johnrumaker3413]

The National Guard which has Army, Navy, AF & Marines is controlled by the governor of the state they’re in. But they can be called to duty still by the president.

[@sabrinamassie5606]

Anyone thinking about invading us on the ground have to deal with far more than our "military" might. I'm not going to get into personal specifics ... but - - - Trust me when I say between me and my rural neighbors ... Say your prayers. We know every inch of our properties, we're prepared for trouble and protective of our Country and Constitution. Japan’s Admiral Isoroku Yamamot (WWII), "You cannot invade mainland United States. There would be a rifle behind each blade of grass." There are those that refute this quote ... But that doesn't make it less true.

[@sabrinamassie5606]

@@FaceAway-xb9hd An enemies worst nightmare ... You can bet your last blue-dime on it.

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