The CMH is responsible for recording the official history of the Army in both peace and war, while advising the Army Staff on historical matters. Content includes Artwork and photography; Staff Rides; Topics such as history of the Medal of Honor, Army campaigns and casualties, role of women and ethnic racial groups in the U.S. Army, and lists of U.S. Army General Officers.

CARL is a comprehensive military research center serving military scholars and researchers throughout the United States and overseas. CARL offers Finding Aids to their Archives and special collections, digital versions of historical documents, and bibliographies and special lists on a wide range of military subjects.