Free Printables About the U.S. Army

Published:
May 20, 2020

Contributor:
Jeannette Tuionetoa

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National Army Day is April 6th and May is Military Appreciation Month so it’s a great time to teach about the branches of service. These free worksheets and activities about the US Army can help.

Free Printables About the U.S. Army text with image of three different armed soldiers running outside

My Brother-in-Law, an Army Soldier

My brother-in-law is one of the coolest and literally, nicest guys I know. That being said, he is also probably one of the toughest men I know, ever (along with my husband, of course).

image of a man wearing a military uniform

He is a Sergeant First Class (SFC) in the United States Army, holding a current job as an OCT or Observe Coach Trainer.

He is so sweet. I asked him what that was, and he said it was “advising units on how to conduct their training.”

Well, I looked it up. An OCT is so much more than that. This is what the definition online said:

An intelligence officer responsible for training, mentoring and providing feedback to battalion intelligence sections. It sounds like if I knew anything else, I probably had to be offed. So, I will leave it at that.

Of course, I am kidding. However, what I am NOT joking about is how proud I am to be related to someone who has served our country faithfully and bravely for so many years. He is an amazing dad, uncle, and provider for his family.

If any other U.S. Army soldiers are half the person he is, then we can be really proud of the men and women who fight to keep our country safe.

Teaching your child about the Army can be super exciting for your kids. There is a certain mystique about the Armed Forces that intrigues children all over America.

What is the Army?

The United States Army, specifically, is the branch of the United States Armed Forces that deals with land-based missions and operations. The members of the U.S. Army are called soldiers who serve a tour of duty and are trained in a variety of weapons, equipment, and skills to carry out service commands.

Facts about the Army for Kids

When teaching my kids about this branch of service, we learned some pretty cool facts about it. Here are a few things that my kids and I found interesting:

Do you know how old the U.S. Army is? It is even older than the birth of our nation! We celebrate the birth of our nation on July 4 for the year 1776. The Continental Army was created in 1775, led by George Washington to develop a defense against the British before gaining independence.

George Washington set the stage for future presidents. Most of the presidents who have served in the U.S. Military have served in the Army. Out of all the men who have been president, 31 had military service, and 24 served in the Army.

Did you know the Army owns land, lots of land? The United States Army owns a lot of land, so much that if it were a state, it would be larger than that of Hawaii and Massachusetts. – It would be the 42nd largest state or 10^th largest city, in fact.
Army soldiers serve in about 158 installations worldwide, and it owns over 15 million acres of land across the nation. That is approximately 24,000 square miles total.

The U.S. Army is the second-largest employer in America. As of 2017, the Army has over 1 million active-duty and reserve soldiers employed. That doesn’t include the 400,000 plus civilians and contracted personnel. The Army is the second-largest employer only to Walmart, which has over 2 million people on the payroll.

Check out more interesting facts in this article from the USO, 33 Army Trivia Facts That May Surprise You.

Print & Go! Free Army Printables for Your Lessons

cover page of our "The Kids has Gone to the Colors" poem analysis pack with shadow of a soldier saluting the US flag

The Kid Has Gone to the Colors | Poem Analysis Pack

Poetry can be powerful and even more so when the themes revolve around war, soldiers and sacrifice. This poem analysis pack gives older elementary, middle school and even high school students the opportunity to analyze this poem about the parent’s reaction when their child chose to enlist. Pages include:

Complete Poem Text with name of author
Ponder It Pages – An opportunity to respond to questions about the poem. Both narrow and wider lines options included.
Rate It Pages – Students can practice their opinion writing skills when they explain why they did or did not like the poem. (Narrow and wider line page options)
Draw it Page – Any budding artist can take the time to draw an image about the poem. This can be another way of reflection that encompasses art.

More Free Printables about the US Army

If you are looking for more crafts, worksheets and activities then we recommend exploring this roundup of resources we’ve found on other websites:

Army Coloring Pages

FREE Coloring Pages – U.S. Army Insignia | Honking Donkey
Armed Forces Day FREE Coloring Pages | USA-Printables
Army Coloring Pages (FREE) | Cool2BKids
FREE Army Vehicles Coloring Pages | Super Coloring
U.S. Military FREE Coloring Pages | Year-Round Homeschooling
FREE Army Logo Color Book Page | deSIGNery

Thank a Solider Cards and Activities

Making Cards for Soldiers: All You Need to Know! | In the Spirit of Christmas
Thank You, Hero! (FREE Printables) | A Cupcake for the Teacher
Say Thank You to Our Troops with A Care Package and FREE Card | The Resourceful Mama

Army Crafts

Your kids will enjoy these cool Army crafts:

Super Easy Paper Soldier – Kid Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Popsicle Stick Soldier Puppet – Military Kid Craft | Glued to My Crafts
Military Veterans FREEBIE | Little School on the Range
FREE Printable Veterans Day Military Branches Puzzles | Fantastic Fun and Learning

Free Printable Military Branch Puzzle Activity

God’s Army Resources

This may be a great time to talk to your kids about the God’s Army:

I’m in the Lord’s Army FREE Printable Pack | Simple Living Creative Learning
Gideon’s Army of 300 – FREE Bible lesson for under 5s | TruewayKids.com