| Military of the Netherlands |
| Military manpower |
| Military age |
20 years of age (2004) |
| Availability |
males age 15–49: 3,557,918 (2005 est.) |
| Fit for military service |
males age 15–49: 2,856,691 (2005 est.) |
| Reaching military age annually |
males: 99,934 (2005 est.) |
| Active troops |
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| Military expenditures |
| Amount |
US$9.408 billion (2004) |
| Percent of GDP |
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The military of the Netherlands is composed of four branches, all of which carry the prefix 'royal':
Conscription has been abandoned as of 1996. All functions are open to women, except for the Marine Corps and service on submarines. The Ministry of Defense employs 68,000 persons, this figure includes both civilian and military personnel.
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