Military-to-population percent/ratio thread.

[Azuna]

As I'm sure most of you are aware, your military force is directly affected by the size of your nation as well as by what type of nation you are. A communist nation would obviously have a much, much higher percent of its inhabitance in the military, as a democracy would have much less than that. When it comes down to it, though, it all depends on how warlike you feel your nation is, and how big a military you want them to have.

A realistic percentage of your nation's people in the military would be anywhere from less than 1% to 7%. Personally, my nation has 1.3% of its entire population in the military, which is an incredible boom from the former .6% it was just a few months ago. I attribute this growth to both the advertising campaigns my PR section has been doing, as well as the small, rebellious forces that have formed throughout the nation. Although the rebels are not a real threat, many of the people of Azuna apparently feel it's necessary to help out.

So, what does that 1.3% leave my military at? 14,131,000 able-bodied men and women ready to put their life on the line for their country.

I'm sure there are some of you who haven't thought of this, and really gotten a concrete number. If you plan on RPing in wars, it would be beneficial for you to have an idea of how big your military is. Try to make the percent realistic.

In this thread, post the percentage of your population in the military, as well as how many soldiers that leaves you with.

[Klington]

My Millitary is Cumpolsuory, so that would be about....
6%
.6 x 411,000,000 is.....
That would come out to be 246,600,000!!!
OH MY GOD!

[grmsr]

Our military stands at 20 Million strong. Aproximately 10 million active duty defense troops and 10 million national guard troops that help secure our borders and serve compusory and then attend University or trade school upon graduation.

[Nulibert]

There are approximately 900,000 full time soldiers in the Nulibertian Army, 300,000 full time airmen and women in the Air Force and 200,000 full time sailors in the Navy. The National Guard numbers between 300,000 and 500,000 each year, depending on enrollment. All soldiers must serve a year in the National Guard before joining another armed service branch. Most people serve at least a year in the National Guard because of the generous pay and heavy benefits, and 75% go on to serve in the other armed services.

During a draft (which has not happened in the country's short history) it is estimated that 150 million civilians would join the armed services, making Nulibert one of the strongest countries in the area.

[Azuna]

Klington said:

My Millitary is Cumpolsuory, so that would be about....
6%
.6 x 411,000,000 is.....
That would come out to be 246,600,000!!!
OH MY GOD!

That's sixty percent. You have to multiply by .06, which would come to 24,660,000.

EDIT: Not to mention that if it's compulsory, it'd probably be more like 12%. I pulled that figure out of my ass, but 6% seems low if it's mandatory.

[turkmenbashy]

The Sultanate's government and residents are peace loving, and as such we see no need for excessive and extravagant spending on military aims. In fact, just recently the military was downsized in order for some of the funds being allocated to it to be shifted to our rapidly expanding space programme. Nevertheless, we are the descendants of warrior nomads and what we lack in quantity we strive to make up for in quality. The latest figures are as follows:

Army: 650,000
Navy: 250,000
Airforce: 200,000

My population as of today is 154,000,000, which means that less than 1% of the population altogether is in the military. There are significant numbers of volunteer reservists (who more often than not join up to relive the days of their warlike ancestors, government propaganda emphasising the nostalgia value of service has been very effective) who have been given basic training (at least 2 weeks a year) and these can be called upon if necessary. They number an additional 5% of the population, meaning 7,700,000 more men and women can be called upon if the situation is extremely urgent.

Sultan Saparmurat I

[Alfonia]

My country spends much money on the military being what you can describe as a militarist empire.
Men and women must complete 2 years of military service, they choose when they do it, but the earliest age when you are allowed to do it is 16 and the oldest is 30. People that have not yet completed 2 years of military service are only allowed to make 1000 AUP:s/month and must pay extra taxes. All nobles belong to the military for life, but the only weapons the state gives to them are swords, their function mainly being ceremonial.

Since military service is compulsory, the number would be 59800000, but it shall be noted that only 41860000 of them are on active duty, the rest are reserves, too old or young nobles or homeguardmen and women.
My population is 598 million.

[Shendrafosnytorath]

The Schendrafosnytorath's Imperial military force's strenght is 9%. It means that the Empire does have 1 260 000 men ready all the time for any military action, which we hope, won't occur.

Navy strength: 450 000
Army strength: 600 000
Air Force strenght: 210 000

[nnn]

NNN has approximately 12 mil. We have all the usual branches but they are under the same supreme commander and all branches have the same names for the ranks.

[Thewsconia]

Thewsconia is a compulsory state with 7% of the population currently enlisted, that makes an armed force of 25 million proud men & women. The branches are broken down as follows:

Air Force: 2 Million
Navy: 6 Million
Army: 8.5 Million
Marines: 8.5 Million

There are also another 10 Million reservist ready to be called up at a moments notice if needed.

WE ARE ARMED AND DANGEROUS!

[Bad Infinitum]

My military is compulsory, and with the 12% listed earlier for compulsory, I would have 14,880,000 troops. However, my men are sifted through the system, trained and armed, and released to society as well-trained national guardsmen who are called to defend in case of attack. However, we hand-pick our best troops, train them heavily, and hide them.

This saves money on equipment, and the people are more content with a higher male population at a low risk.

Don't tread on us.

[Power45]

My country is small however 5% of our people are inlisted in armed forces.

That leaves us at:

350,000 soldiers out of our curent pop. of 7 milliion and growing fast.

[Astrologer]

Here's how it's done in the Western Europe Region:

The War Rules (How to calculate your military)

Introduction:
Every nation begins with 250 military points. The next step is to take your country’s total population, multiply that number by 3, and then add it to the base 250 points. For example, if your country has 15 million people, then:

15 x 3 = 45 + 250 = 295


Economic modifier:
The next step is to figure in the strength of your economy. Take your end result from the initial step above, and multiply it by the number listed beside your Nation States economy rating. Assuming if our example nation has a “Strong” economy, then:

295 x 1.7 = 501,5

Frightening = 2.2
All-Consuming = 2.1
Powerhouse = 2.0
Thriving = 1.9
Very Strong = 1.8
Strong = 1.7
Good = 1.6
Fair = 1.5
Reasonable = 1.3
Developing = 1.1
Weak = 0.9
Struggling = 0.8
Fragile = 0.6
Basket case = 0.4
Imploded = 0.2


Budget modifier:
The final step is figuring in how much of your budget is dedicated to national defense. This is determined by looking at your Nation States profile. If the profile of our example country makes no mention of defense, then:

501,5 x 5% = 25 points

ruled by Dept of Defense = 35%
mostly devoted to defense = 28%
mainly concerned with defense = 22%
defense juggled with other issues = 17%
defense subordinate to other issues = 12%
no mention of defense = 8%
if you don't want to spend any tax money on the army = 5%

See home.hetnet.nl/~henkwillems/war_rules.htm

[Izdambodia]

Klington said:

My Millitary is Cumpolsuory, so that would be about....
6%
.6 x 411,000,000 is.....
That would come out to be 246,600,000!!!
OH MY GOD!

Uh.... 6% isn't 0.6

[Parthini]

With a quite large population Parthini should have a large army. However, the Princedom is secluded to a few small islands and therefore needs but a small army.

However, it has a large National Guard Service because it is required for completion of the free yet intense education system. The National guard rarley does combat but instead does more peacekeeping after an operation or humanitarian services. It teaches the members what real life is like outside the Princedom.

The Grand Navy is the only real armed forces unit in Parthini. The Navy breaks down into the Marines and Airforce. The Naval units are run by the Salmaag Tribesmen because of their normality to the sea. The Marines consist of mainly Porafi, because the Porafi education system teaches combat skills at a young age (think Sparta without the pedophelia). The Airforce is run by mainly Porafi-Salmaag breeds.

there are a total of 10,500,000 armed servicemen and women.

5,125,000-Navy
4,250,000-Air Force
1,125,000-Marine

And with a Powerhouse Economy that has to mean something

Sincerely,
GPP

[Chardonay]

Um guys? Not much more than 1% of a country's men turns 18 each year. so if you have women in your army too, as we do, the it goes up to 2%. and if you make em serve for 2 years, then it goes up to 4%. THis is including all of the people who aren't fit to serve as well. So I'd say all your numbers are wildly inflated. We have a population of about 7 million with 2 year compulsery service, and our army of 150000, INCLUDING logistics personel, is a massive strain... think about it, that's the most productive 2% of our people... gone.

[Bad Infinitum]

Your numbers are inflated.

I've got nothing, I'm not going by the standard system. We have a lot less, probably closer to your idea.

[Chardonay]

my numbers probaly are inflated... but it's still more resonable than 12%....remember, the entire populations includes children and the elderly. 12% will clear out almost all able bodied men from 20 to 30

[Luftsgerden]

Since military service is compulsory in the Republic of Luftsgerden, 12 % of the nation is in the military. This is 1,100,000 soldiers, airmen, sailors, and marines. About 2/3 are in reserve, bringion active duty soldiers to 726,000 servicemen and women. 120,000 are involved in the conflict in the Navaardian Charisma.www.nationstates.net/forum/viewtopic.php?t=132891&postdays=0&postorder=asc&start=0

We have a large army with many tanks and guns, so we are NOT to be messed with.

[Luftsgerden]

Aactually, reviewing new information, active duty would be closer to 300,000 or less. But we still have a large reserve population, most of which have had training. We still are not to be messed with.

[Beta Aurigae VII]

my current population is 256 million and my military is 5% of my total population so that would be 12,800,000 troops.

Army: 3,000,000
Navy: 2,000,000
Marines: 4,000,000
Air Force: 2,000,000
Reserve: 1,800,000

[Chronopolice]

1.123 T potential soldiers in the USSC. We're operating similar to old Earth's Israeli Defense Forces.

I would refer you to my Nation Template for more info.

[Vetok]

Out of 8 million people there are exactly 1 million conscripts serving in the Army, Navy, Airforce and Logistics Corps as well as a 200-strong battalion of regular special forces.

[Revkyyysh]

Hhmm. Me being the war-like person I am, Revkyyysh has a compulsory military. And at 20% mabye(?) then, that would make....
175,800,000
Most of it is made up of the Marine Corp. So basically all-round soldiers.

[mriya]

The MSR of Mriya has no army whatsoever, and trusts its defense to the World Assembly and TITO. We do, however, have an efficient (if possibly understaffed) intelligence system that works in co-ordination to our allies' to monitor the intentions of those nations that we percieve might pose a threat to our safety, and a state-of-the-art missile defense system to protect ourselves from surprise aggression with bombs or aircraft. Against any land- or sea-based attack we are completely defenseless.

[Gherichterland]

As Gherichterland is an isolationist-leaning nation, it does not believe in extensive armed forces. Because of the prominence of interventionist right-wingers in government, the armed forces are undergoing major expansion.

Current forces:
3 panzergrenadier brigades (1 brigade=5000 men)
1 marine brigade
1 mountain brigade

2 interceptor squadrons (1 squadron=8 aircraft)
1 multi-role squadron

1 light carrier (with 2 multi-role squadrons)
1 heavy cruiser
3 light cruisers
7 destroyers
6 corvettes
3 subs
1 transport squadron (1 squadron=10 boats)

2 ICBMs

Under construction:
1 panzer brigade
1 infantry brigade

1 transport squadron
2 destroyers
1 sub
1 light cruiser

1 luft-kavallerie brigade
1 tactical squadron
1 CAS squadron

1 ICBM

[The Nautilus Islands]

My military...

0

Yep.

[Kannex]

Basic military training and short military service is required for every male citizen (except those with disabilities) upon reaching their 21st birthday. During war, able men ranging from ages 18-50 could be drafted and sent to war. In a desperate overseas war, the Prince could pass a legislation allowing boys as young as 17 and men as old as 60 to be drafted.
During an invasion, all citizens, male or female, are encouraged to fight to the death and engage in guerrilla warfare to repel the invaders.

Not including those serving required military service, there are about 7 million total troops (active and reserve) and about 4 million active troops. This means my military is less than 7% of the population, as my population is over 115 million.

[MI Social Engineering]

We have very few soldiers in here. We are a peace loving group of scholars. No more than 90,000 actual soldiers, most of them split duties between security patrols, policing and EATING UP ALL OF MY PIZZA! YES I MEAN YOU BETA SQUAD!

They could supposedly be mobilized for offense, but it's not like we need to anytime soon.

As for a defense force... let's just say that our complexes have several unusual... experiments that make it difficult for non locals to travel too far within our island.

[Kannex]

Ah... I think the correct term to describe that would be police state.