Military of Belgium
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| Military of Belgium | |
|---|---|
| Military manpower | |
| Military age | 16 years of age (2001) |
| Availability | males age 15–49: 2,436,736 (2005 est.) |
| Fit for military service | males age 15–49: 1,998,003 (2005 est.) |
| Reaching military age annually | males: 64,263 (2005 est.) |
| Active troops | 40,800 75th |
| Military expenditures | |
| Amount | USD 3.999 billion (FY99) |
| Percent of GDP | 1.3% (FY99) |
The military of Belgium is the Belgian armed forces. Consisting of the Army Component, Air Component, Naval Component, and Medical Component, they number about 40,800 troops in total.
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- This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain. 2005
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