Most dangerous military branch?

Hello all, been thinking a bit about life after high school lately and considering the military as a serious option. I'm pretty curious (and maybe a tad nervous) about this – among all the branches in the military, which one is considered the most dangerous?

The measure of "dangerousness" in military branches isn't universally defined—it largely depends on the specific role or occupational specialty you take on within that branch. However, historically, roles in the infantry or direct combat units typically face higher risks. These roles are present in all branches, but are particularly prominent in the Army and Marine Corps.

In the Army, you have the infantry, armored, artillery units which often see direct combat. The same goes for its special forces unit, the Army Rangers and Green Berets.

Similarly, in the Marine Corps, roles in infantry and in the Marine Expeditionary Units (which are often the first to be deployed) can be particularly high-risk, as well as roles within its special forces unit, the Marine Raiders.

However, different branches have different areas in which they excel, and potential dangers can vary. The Navy involves operations at sea and can face naval combat, whereas the Air Force is inherently risky due to the nature of aviation, especially in roles related to piloting and aircrew.

If safety is a concern, do remember that there are many support roles across all branches of the military that tend to be less dangerous, such as medical staff, logistics, communications, and intelligence. Each branch has a wide variety of roles depending on your skills and interests, so take the time to research and consider what would best fit your preferences and aspirations.