What is a Warfighter?
The United States Department of Defense (DOD) uses the term “warfighter” to describe anyone serving in a military capacity under the American flag. This term is designed to be as neutral and all-inclusive as possible, and it is frequently used in declarations which are meant to apply to all service members and all services. Members of the public are less likely to describe people as warfighters, although the term is slowly catching on, especially in the video gaming world. In addition to being used to describe American service members, this term can also be used in reference to allies and people of other nationalities who support United States military operations. It emphasizes the interconnection between allies and people of different nationalities on the battlefield, stressing the idea that all military personnel are warfighters, regardless as to their country of origin and training. This term is also gender-neutral and branch-neutral, which means that it can be used to describe peop
