FREEDOM FORCES US ARMY GROUND ASSAULT Carla Mooney Rourke Educational Media rourkeeducationalmedia com Scan for Related Titles and Teacher Resources
CHAPTER ONE GROUND ATTACK When facing a fierce enemy who are the first forces sent into combat Army soldiers lead the ground attack Army soldiers fire weapons launch missiles and operate radar Army officers lead the troops and make crucial battlefield decisions U S soldiers wear protective clothing and carry their equipment with them 4
The Army is the largest branch of the United States Armed Forces Other branches of the Armed Forces are the Marine Corps the Navy the Air Force and the Coast Guard The Army is in charge of all land warfare Army soldiers may also perform humanitarian and peacekeeping duties U S Humanitarian Assistance insures that food and other vital supplies reach populations in need after a war or large-scale emergency 5
