Military of the Netherlands

The military of the Netherlands is composed of the Army, Air Force, and Navy, including the Naval Air Service and Marine Corps. It also includes the Royal Constabulary.

Military manpower - military age: 20 years of age (voluntary/professional)

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 4,071,891 (2003 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 3,536,586 (2003 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 94,034 (2003 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: US$6.956 billion (FY98)

References and Links

• Information from the CIA World Factbook, 2000 edition.
• Netherlands

nl:Nederland - Defensie

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