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Military of Iran - Definition and Overview |
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Military branches:
Islamic Republic of Iran regular forces (includes Ground Forces, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces), Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (includes Ground, Air, Navy, Qods, and Basij-mobilization-forces), Law Enforcement Forces
Military manpower - military age:
19 years of age
<p>Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
17,762,030 (2000 est.)
<p>Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
10,545,869 (2000 est.)
<p>Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
801,260 (2000 est.)
<p>Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$5.787 billion (FY98/99)
<p>Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
2.9% (FY98/99)
The United States have recently displayed suspicions that Iran might be developing nuclear weapons, though the United Nations have released several reports invaliding these suspicions. See Iran's nuclear program. - See also : Iran
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Example Usage of Military |
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HaleKoaHotel: Blood drive on-going at the Warriors Lounge. The blood donated helps to maintain a blood supply for our Military ohana. |
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kevross: Fort Hood memorial going on now. My condolences & prayers to those Military families who lost loved ones. |
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IzzyMercado200m: Tomorrow on #VeteransDay shake the hand of a Military person and tell them thanks |
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