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The Worlds Major Armies.
An army’s ranking among the armies of the world is based on its overall fighting strength. In general, fighting strength depends on the number of troops on active duty. However, an army’s size does not necessarily reflect its actual strength. Well trained soldiers and modern weapons are important. A small army with tactical nuclear weapons may have greater striking power than a large army with outdated weapons.
The world’s major armies include those of China, India, North Korea, Russia, the United States, France and the United Kingdom. All of these armies, except India and North Korea, have tactical nuclear weapons. However, both India and North Korea have the capability to produce such weapons.
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The Chinese Army.
The Chinese army has about 2 million troops on active duty. Many of the forces are assigned to defensive positions near the Russian border in northeastern China. The Chinese army has about 1 million people in its reserve and armed militia. China uses a military draft.
The Indian Army.
The Indian army has about 980,000 men on active duty, about 300,000 in the reserve and about 33,000in the Territorial Army. Only a few hundred women serve in the Indian Army, many as doctors and nurses. All members of India’s army are volunteers.
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The North Korean Army.
The North Korean army has about 920,000 troops on active duty and about 600,000 in the reserve. Men from the ages of 20-25 are drafted to serve part time in local militias until the age of 40 and then in the Red Guard until the age of 60. Women may join the army on a volunteer basis.
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The Russian Army.
The Russian army, officially called the Ground forces of the Russian Federation, has about 420,000 troops on active duty. Many troops are posted along Russia’s border with China. Russia began organizing its army in 1992, following the breakup of the Soviet Union in 19991. The Russian army has small forces I the former soviet republics of Georgia, Moldova and Tajikistan. The army has both volunteers and draftees. After 18 months of active duty, Russian soldiers serve in the reserve until the age of 50.
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The United States Army.
The United States army has about 480,000 troops on active duty and about 570,000 in the reserve and National Guard. Army troops are stationed in the United States, Western Europe, Japan, South Korea and parts of Latin America. All members of the United States Army are volunteers.
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The French Army.
The French army has about 200,000 members on active duty and 200,000 in the reserve. French troops are stationed in Western Europe, Chad, the Central African Republic and in France’s overseas territories. The French Army has both volunteers and draftees.
The British Army.
The British army has about 120,000 troops on active duty, about 60,000 members of the territorial defense force. British troops are stationed in Germany, Northern Ireland and many other parts of the world. All members of the British army are volunteers.