Which US military branch receives the biggest budget allocation?

Hello everyone, just doing some research for a class project about military funding and I got curious: which branch of the US military typically gets the biggest budget? Where can I find this sort of information? Any help would be great!

Hi there! It's quite practical to come directly to the source when looking for answers to these types of questions. Every year, the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) posts its requested budget on its website.

Currently, the U.S. military branch that receives the most funding is the U.S. Department of the Air Force, with provisions broadly supporting the U.S. Air Force, and it also includes the budget for the U.S. Space Force, which falls under its purview. The reason behind this is the essential role air dominance plays in modern warfare, along with the increasing importance of maintaining U.S. interests in space.

Following the Air Force, it's generally the U.S. Army and the U.S Department of the Navy (which includes the Marine Corps) which receive substantial funding as well. Each branch's funding levels tend to fluctuate yearly based upon various factors like political climate, global events, military strategy shifts, and technological advancements.

Remember that while these figures can provide a general overview, you may want to dive into detailed budget documents if you need more specific information. You can find all the documents concerning DoD's budget for the upcoming fiscal year, as well as past years, on the DoD website under the "comptroller" section. This should give you a better understanding of how the U.S. military budget is distributed.

Your project sounds intriguing. Good luck and I hope this helps!