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Switzerland Military Strength

Authored By Staff Writer | Last Updated: 12/4/2012

The Swiss Army has seen its numbers and strength dwindle over the past several decades.

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The values showcased below are all considered for the final GFP ranking recognized as the "Power Index" (abbrv: "PwrIndx"). Several values (not shown nor disclosed) are added into the GFP formula to determine exact placement in the final GFP ranking. PwrIndx scores are judged on a perfect value of "0.0000" with the United States leading the way with a PwrIndx score of "0.2461". Bonuses and penalties are added to each nation as needed while landlocked countries (ex: Austria) are not penalized for lack of a standing navy.


A total of 68 countries make up the GFP ranked list.

Switzerland
PwrIndx: 1.2275
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 MANPOWER

 Total Population: 7,925,517 [2012]
 Available Manpower: 3,614,595 [2011]
 Fit for Service: 2,952,959 [2011]
 Reaching Military Age Annually: 89,147 [2011]
 Active Frontline Personnel: 134,886 [2011]
 Active Reserve Personnel: 77,000 [2011]

 LAND SYSTEMS
Tank value includes MBT, light tanks and tank destroyer systems, wheeled or tracked.

 Tanks: 224 [2012]
 Armored Fighting Vehicles: 1,607 [2012]
 Self-Propelled Guns: 224 [2012]
 Towed Artillery Pieces: 0 [2012]
 Rocket Projectors (MLRS): 0 [2012]
 Portable Mortar Systems: 300 [2012]
 Portable AT Weapons: 100 [2012]
 Logistical Vehicles: 2,000

 AIR POWER
Includes fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
All aircraft types accounted for including UAVs, transports, gunships, recon, naval, trainers, etc...

 Total Aircraft: 226 [2012]
 Helicopters: 47 [2012]

 RESOURCES (PETROLEUM)

 Oil Production: 0 bbl/day [2012]
 Oil Consumption: 280,000 bbl/day [2011]
 Proven Oil Reserves: 0 bbl/day [2012]

 LOGISTICAL

 Labor Force: 4,899,000 [2012]
 Merchant Marine Strength: 38 [2012]
 Major Ports and Terminals: 1
 Roadway Coverage: 71,454
 Railway Coverage: 4,876
 Serviceable Airports: 64 [2012]

 FINANCIAL (in USD)

 Defense Budget: $4,618,000,000 [2012]
 External Debt: $1,346,000,000,000 [2011]
 Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $331,900,000,000 [2012]
 Purchasing Power Parity: $353,600,000,000 [2012]

 GEOGRAPHY (in km)

 Square Land Area: 41,277 km
 Coastline: 0 km
 Shared Border: 1,852 km
 Waterways: 1,299 km

Sources: US Library of Congress; CIA.gov/CIA World Factbook; EIA.gov; wikipedia.com; energy.eu; SIPRI.org. Some values estimated based on factors available when official sources are lacking.

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