Military branches: Royal Netherlands Navy, Marine Corps, Royal Netherlands Air Force, National Guard, Police Force

Military manpower—military age: 20 years of age

Military manpower—availability:
males age 15-47: 53,285 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 29,888 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—reaching military age annually:
males: 1,457 (1999 est.)

Military—note: defense is the responsibility of the Kingdom of the Netherlands