| Military of BotswanaThe President of Botswana is commander-in-chief of the Botswana Defense Force (BDF). A defense council is presidentially appointed. The BDF was formed in 1977 and has approximately 8,000 members. The BDF is a capable and well-disciplined military force. | Military of BrazilMilitary branches Brazilian Army, Brazilian Navy (includes naval air and marines), Brazilian Air Force, Federal Police (paramilitary) Military manpower military age 18 years of age (compulsory) Military manpower availability ''males age 15-49 47,732,285 ( | Military of the British Virgin IslandsMilitary note defense is the responsibility of the UK See also British Virgin Islands British Virgin Islands. |
| Military of BruneiThe Sultan is both Minister of Defense and Supreme Commander of the Armed Forces (RBAF). All infantry, navy, and air combat units are made up of volunteers. There are two infantry brigades, equipped with armored reconnaissance vehicles and armored personn | Military of BulgariaMilitary branches Army, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces, Border Troops, Internal Troops, Railway and Construction Troops Military manpower military age 19 years of age Military manpower availability ''males age 15-49 1,913,857 ( 2000 estimate) Military m | Military of Burkina FasoMilitary branches Army, Air Force, National Gendarmerie, National Police, People's Militia Military manpower availability ''males age 15-49 2,688,072 (2002 est. Military manpower fit for military service ''males age 15-49 1,379,010 (2002 est. Military exp |
| Military of BurundiMilitary of Burundi Military branches Army (includes naval and air units), paramilitary Gendarmerie Military manpower military age 16 years of age Military manpower availability ''males age 15-49 1,344,177 (2000 est. Military manpower fit for military ser | Military of ChadUnder President Hissein Habre, members of Gourane, Zaghawa, Kanembou, Hadjerai, and Massa ethnic groups dominated the military of Chad. Idriss Deby, a member of the minority Zaghawa-related Bidyate clan and a top military commander, revolted and fled to t | Military of CambodiaMilitary branches Royal Cambodian Armed Forces (RCAF), including Army, Navy, and Air Force created in 1993 by the merger of the Cambodian People's Armed Forces and the two noncommunist resistance armies note there are also resistance forces comprised of t |