Military of Serbia
Military branches include the Army of Serbia and Montenegro (VSCG), which includes ground forces with internal and border troops, naval forces, and air and air defense forces, and Civil Defense. Civilians fit for military service are estimated at about 2,088,595 (2001 est.). The 2002 estimate for military expenditures as percent of GDP is 3.6%. Following the assassination of Serbian Prime Minister Zoran Djindjic in March 2003, the Ministry of Defense has undertaken significant reform initiatives, which have been successful in moving Serbia and Montenegro closer to Euro-Atlantic integration.
Military branches: Army (VJ) (including ground forces with border troops, naval forces, air and air defense forces)
Military manpower - military age: 19 years of age (2003 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 2,579,620 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 2,077,660 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 81,547 (2003 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $654 million (2002)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: NA%
- See also : Serbia and Montenegro
Referenced By
Serbia | Servia
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