Japan Self-Defense Forces

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Japan Self-Defense Forces

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Military manpower

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Military age18 years of age

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Availability

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males age 18-49: 27,003,112 (2005 est.)

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Fit for military service

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males 22,234,663 (2005 est.)

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Reaching military age annually

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males: 683,147 (2005 est.)

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Military expenditures

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Dollar figure $45.841 billion (2004)

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Percent of GDP1% (2004)

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The Japan Self-Defense Forces (Japanese: 自衛隊, Jieitai)

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or JSDF, are the military forces in Japan that were established after the end of World War II. The force has been engaged in no real combat but has been engaged in some international peacekeeping operations.

Related Topics:
World War II - Peacekeeping

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