What are the 16 different Branches of the Army?

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I have listed the 16 different branches of the Army and their abreviations. To get more detailed information, simply click on the desired Branch. MSII's need to pay attention to this list, because you will have to list your favorite to worst choice as part of your Assession's Packet.

  1. AD = Air Defense
  2. AG = Adjutant General
  3. AR = Armor
  4. AV = Aviation
  5. CM = Chemical
  6. EN = Engineering
  7. FA = Field Artilery
  8. FI = Finance
  9. IN = Infantry
  10. MS = Medical Services Corps
  11. MI = Military Intelligence
  12. MP = Military Police
  13. OD = Ordnance
  14. QM = Quartemaster
  15. SC = Signal Corps
  16. TC = Transportation Corps

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Branch Detailing

There are seven Donor Branches of the Army that require more Captains than Lieutenants. They are:
There are five Recipient Branches of the Army that require more Lieutenants than Captains. They are:
To meet the manning requirments of the Army, officers are detailed from the seven donor branches for a period of 2 years in active duty until following OBC and any follow-on schools that they might need to take. This period is extended for 3 years for the MI and AG Branches.

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