This book provides a basic guide to the US military and will raise questions for further discussion by students and other curious readers.

1. Introduction 2. The A, B, Cs 3. Strategy and Doctrine 4. The Military in Action 5. Weapons and Capabilities 6. The Budget 7. Policy Questions for Citizens 8. Some Sources for More Information

Judith Hicks Stiehm is Professor of Political Science at Florida International University. She is author of several books on the military and recently served as Distinguished Visiting Professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy.