Gibraltar - Military
Geography - People - Economy - Government - Communications - Transportation - Military - Transnational IssuesGibraltar is located Southwestern Europe, bordering the Strait of Gibraltar, which links the Mediterranean Sea and the North Atlantic Ocean, on the southern coast of Spain. The climate is Mediterranean with mild winters and warm summers. The terrain is a narrow coastal lowland borders the Rock of Gibraltar.
Military branches
This entry lists the service branches subordinate to defense ministries or the equivalent (typically ground, naval, air, and marine forces).Military branches : Royal Gibraltar Regiment
Manpower available for military service
This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for a country (defined as being ages 16-49) and assumes that every individual is fit to serve.Manpower available for military service - males age 16-49 : 6,308 (2008 est.)
Manpower fit for military service
This entry gives the number of males and females falling in the military age range for a country (defined as being ages 16-49) and who are not otherwise disqualified for health reasons; accounts for the health situation in the country and provides a more realistic estimate of the actual number fit to serve.Manpower fit for military service - males age 16-49 : 5,244 (2008 est.)
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually
This entry gives the number of males and females entering the military manpower pool (i.e., reaching age 16) in any given year and is a measure of the availability of military-age young adults.Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - male : 190
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually - female : 185 (2008 est.)
Military - note
This entry includes miscellaneous military information of significance not included elsewhere.Military - note : defense is the responsibility of the UK; the Royal Gibraltar Regiment replaced the last British regular infantry forces in 1992
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