GITNUX MARKETDATA REPORT 2024
Respected Military Branch Popularity Statistics
The Army is the most popular military branch in the United States based on recruitment numbers and public opinion surveys.
In the following blog post, we explore the popularity and public perception of various military branches, both within the United States and globally. With statistics ranging from active personnel numbers to public sentiment towards specific branches, this analysis sheds light on the diverse views and preferences surrounding different military forces.
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"The U.S. Army is the largest active military branch with over 470,000 personnel, as of 2021."
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"The U.S. Air Force is viewed as the most important branch by 27% of U.S. citizens, according to a 2019 Gallup poll."
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"23% of Americans view the U.S. Army as the most important branch."
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"The U.S. Marine Corps is viewed as the most prestigious military branch by 47% of Americans."
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"The U.S. Navy is viewed as the most important branch by 22% of Americans."
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"The most junior military branch, the U.S. Space Force is recognized by almost 73% of the American public."
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"The U.S. Coast Guard is viewed as the least important branch by the American community, according to a 2011 Gallup Poll."
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"The U.S. Air Force has over 328,000 active personnel as of 2021."
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"As of December 2020, the newly created U.S. Space Force has around 2,501 active serving personnel."
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"The U.S. Navy has over 336,000 active personnel as of 2021."
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"The U.S. Marine Corps has over 184,000 active personnel as of 2021."
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"25% of Americans have a great deal of confidence in the military in 2020."
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"79% of Americans felt proud of the U.S military in 2019."
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"According to NORAD, the U.S Army Reserve is made up of 199,000 soldiers."
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"The U.S Coast Guard has an active-duty strength of over 41,000 personnel as of 2021."
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"The U.S National Guard has 336,500 soldiers in 2021."
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"The British Army is the most respected UK service branch, according to a 2019 study by YouGov."
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"45% of Chinese citizens feel that their military is sufficiently respected internationally, according to a poll from Pew Research Center in 2020."
Jannik Lindner
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