1. Military By: Michelle Samuel Adrienne Cherry Nokomis Gregory David Manley

2. Branches and Tactics - The Air Force covers a lot of aerial based combat as well as fighter pilots who use specialized jets. -The Air Force served as the prime military strategy in World War II. America did not have much difficulty fighting in the eastern countries such as: France, Germany, Italy, and so on (U.S. Department of Defense, 2004). ∙ When the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor on December 7 th, 1941, they used several different military tactics. One of which is called “bushido,” or “kamikaze.” These are basically a series of suicide bombings used by the Japanese and translate to mean “Divine Wind.” This series of suicide bombs killed thousands and temporarily eliminated a U.S. battleship attack on Japan (2001). http://www.archives.gov/publications/prologue/2004/winter/images/pearl-harbor.jpg

3. Ranking Commissioned Officer –Trained Leader –Hold command positions Warrant Officer –A military officer that is trained in a skill –In between commissioned and non-commissioned officer Enlisted Personnel –Below Commissioned Officers –Make up majority of military personnel

4. Strategies and Battle Tactics Before World War II began, the United States used a tactic known as Plan Orange. This Plan includes the involvement of United States forces from Hawaii and California, a gradual attack on the Philippines to prevent a potential Japanese takeover and threat, as well as a blockade of the “home” islands for the Japanese (Sutton 2008). After the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor, Plan Orange suddenly was worthless, which allowed the United States to adopt the “island hopping campaign.” This adoption permitted U.S. soldiers to use submarines in order to capture and blockade the Japanese home islands from the mainland (Sutton 2008). These submarines facilitated the United States’ success by allowing its soldiers to travel underwater, which contributed to the surprise attack effect. The United States also used three tactics using newly developed vehicles which helped contribute to the Japanese failure (Sutton 2008). - The Higgins Boat and the Landing Vehicle Tracker  allowed large numbers of unharmed troops to make it onto land. -Amphioxus Assault Vehicles  got men to the shore. ∙ Once the soldiers made it to the shore, they were protected by small “escort carriers,” and with air power from “fleet carriers” (Sutton 2008). http://www.perspectx.com/store/prodimages/LP0129.jpg

5. Bibliography http://www.iseek.org/sv/10013.jsp http://en.allexperts.com/q/Military-History- 669/2008/2/WW2-Battle-Tactics- Strategies.htmhttp://en.allexperts.com/q/Military-History- 669/2008/2/WW2-Battle-Tactics- Strategies.htm