Charts
Figures
Maps
Tables
Graphics
Key Topics
About the Index
Resources
Graphics
Charts, figures, maps, and tables used throughout the 2024 Index.
Jan 24, 2024 6 min read
The only non-governmental and only annual assessment of U.S. Military Strength
Contributors and Acknowledgments
The contributions of a great many people make this type of publication possible.
Executive Summary of the 2024 Index of U.S. Military Strength
Each year, The Heritage Foundation’s Index of U.S. Military Strength employs a standardized, consistent set of criteria, accessible both to government officials and to the American public, to gauge the U.S. military’s ability to perform its missions in today’s world.
Introduction
Informed deliberations on the status of America’s military power are desperately needed.
Preface
This Index of U.S. Military Strength, composed by experts who have studied these areas for decades, provides an unvarnished assessment of the U.S. military.
