"U.S. MILITARY DEFEATED", We can no longer protect you." ― One of Lee Abbott's newspaper clippings noting the state of the military.[source]
The U.S. Military, known collectively as the United States Armed Forces, were the combined military forces of the United States. It was made up of five armed service branches: Army, Air Force, Navy, Marine Corps, and Coast Guard. Each branch of the military had a unique approach towards protecting America's interests and ensuring global peace. It is informally referred to as the "Military" within the fictional realms of the A Quiet Place universe.
History[]
Day 1[]
On Day 1, the US military was present in New York City in response to the meteorite. Fighter jets appeared flying above the city while armored vehicles rushed to set up blockades or safe zones. During the invasion, the military issued nationwide shelter in-place warnings via helicopters, which attracted Death Angels and diverted attention away from the survivors. The announcer also warned those who survived to remain quiet and avoid creating noise as long as possible.
The Invasion's Aftermath[]
The Military in New York City launched missiles to destroy bridges that connected Manhattan to the rest of New York City on the night of Day 1, which disconnected other areas in New York City and preventing Death Angels from attacking other areas. The next day, the military in New York informed survivors via helicopter about evacuation to the port.
For many days, the Military attempted to protect the rest of the surviving population in the US, but were unable to fight back against the Death Angels due to the creature's strength, such as tough and implementable armored skin on their body and their head therefore Death Angel easily resists any kind from weapon such as bullets and missiles. As a result, the military suffered severe casualties and were therefore unable to protect the rest of the population, according to one of Lee Abbott's newspaper clippings, from the remaining news outlets printing them. It can be presumed that the Military were ultimately defeated by the Death Angels and forced to evacuate the mainland.