Military forces of the Confederate States
The military forces of the Confederate States, also known as Confederate forces, were the military services responsible for the defense of the Confederacy during its existence (1861–1865).
| Military forces of the Confederate States | |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 6, 1861 |
| Disbanded | 1865 |
| Service branches | Confederate States Army Confederate Home Guard Confederate States Navy Confederate States Marine Corps |
| Headquarters | War Department, Richmond |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Jefferson Davis |
| Secretary of War | John C. Breckinridge (last) |
| Personnel | |
| Conscription | Yes (enacted 1862) |
| Available for military service | 1,050,000, age 15–49 |
| Related articles | |
| Ranks | Ranks and insignia of the Confederate States |
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