| Minute of arcA minute of arc arcminute or MOA is a unit of angular measurement, equal to one sixtieth (1/60) of one degree. Since one degree is defined as one three hundred and sixtieth (1/360) of a circle, 1 MOA is 1/21600 of the amount of arc in a closed circle, or | Military of BelarusThe turbulent history of Belarus, as well as its close relationship with Russia, have played a large role in its military structure and deployment. The armed forces of Belarus consist of the Army and the Air Force, all under the command of the Ministry of | Military of Bosnia and HerzegovinaIn 1995-96, a NATO-led international peacekeeping force ( IFOR) of 60,000 troops served in Bosnia, beginning on December 21st 1995 to implement and monitor the military aspects of the agreement. IFOR was succeeded by a smaller, NATO-led Stabilization Forc |
| 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 |
