Which of these statements about the U.S. military as a social institution is false?

A. The U.S. military is the single largest employer in the country.
B. The function of the military is to protect the country from both external and internal threats.
C. The U.S. military is one of the most hierarchically structured social institutions.
D. The division of labor within the military is unclear.


Answer: D

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