Military of Switzerland
Military of Switzerland
| Military of Switzerland | |
|---|---|
| Military manpower | |
| Military age | 20 years of age |
| Availability | males age 15-49: 1,855,808 (2000 est.) |
| Fit for military service | males age 15-49: 1,579,921 (2000 est.) |
| Reaching military age annually | males: 42,169 (2000 est.) |
| Military expenditures | |
| Dollar figure | $3.1 billion (FY98) |
| Percent of GDP | 1.2% (FY98) |
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Military branches
Defence ministers
Member of the Federal Council heading the Federal Department of Defence, Civil Protection and Sports, (formerly "Federal Military Department"):
- Rudolf Gnägi (1968, 1969-1978)
- Georges-André Chevallaz (1980-1983)
- Jean-Pascal Delamuraz (1984-1986)
- Arnold Koller (1987-1989)
- Kaspar Villiger (1989-1995)
- Adolf Ogi (1996-2000)
- Samuel Schmid (2001-present)
Politics
There is an organized movement in Switzerland (Gruppe Schweiz ohne Armee; GSoA) aiming at the abolishion of the military. The Swiss have voted on such a referendum several times but so far voted in favour of keeping the army.
External links
See also : Switzerland, Militia, Swiss Civil Service
