Military of Swaziland
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The military of Swaziland has no important political function, per se. The soldiers support the king and the compilation of the status quo.
Active manpower: 3000 (2005 est.)
Military branches: Umbutfo Swaziland Defence Force (Army), Royal Swaziland Police Force
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 284,530 (2003 est.), 253,510 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 165,005 (2003 est.), 146,805 (2002 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $20 million (FY01/02)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 4.75% (FY00/01)
[edit] Source
This article contains material from the CIA World Factbook (2003 edition) which, as a US government publication, is in the public domain.
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