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by Cowtipper on January 5th, 2007
"Before the Persian Gulf War, Kuwait maintained a small military force consisting of army, navy, and air force and national guard units. The majority of equipment for the military was supplied by the United Kingdom and the United States. Aside from the few units that were able to escape to Saudi Arabia, including a majority of the air force, all of this equipment was either destroyed or taken by the Iraqis. Much of the property returned by Iraq after the Persian Gulf war was damaged beyond repair.
Since the war, Kuwait, with the help of the United States and other allies, has made significant efforts to increase the size and modernity of their armed forces. These efforts are succeeding. The government also continues to improve defense arrangements with other Arab states, as well as UN Security Council members.
A separately organized National Guard maintains internal security. Police forces are under the authority of the Ministry of Interior.
Since 1999 women have served in police forces.
Military branches: Army, Navy, Air Force, National Police Force, National Guard, Coast Guard
Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 864,745 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 737,292 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 18,743 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $3.01 billion (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 4.2% (2005 est.)"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Military_of_Kuwait
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What has the hottest temparature been measured as in Kuwait?
by master72 on September 20th, 2005
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by leospears on September 13th, 2009
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Who was a famous person that visited Camp Arifjan that said "We were at Camp Arifjan, which is 40 miles from Kuwait City. Arifjan is the biggest base in Kuwait."
by Anonymous on October 20th, 2009
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Where are the worst and best parts of Kuwait City, and how are those sections of the city the worst & best?
by Running, Fall Up on December 8th, 2008
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