Military forces of the Confederate States
| Military forces of the Confederate States | |
|---|---|
| Founded | March 6, 1861 |
| Disbanded | 1865 |
| Service branches | Confederate States Army Confederate States Navy Confederate States Marine Corps |
| Headquarters | War Department, Richmond |
| Leadership | |
| Commander-in-Chief | Jefferson Davis |
| Secretary of War | John C. Breckinridge (last) |
| Secretary of the Navy | Stephen Mallory |
| General in Chief | Robert E. Lee |
| 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 |
The military forces of the Confederate States, also known as Confederate forces or the Confederate Armed Forces and Confederate States Armed Forces, were the military services responsible for the defense of the Confederacy during its existence (1861–1865).