NationStates Jolt Archive


Army size

Caedryn
22-02-2004, 01:20
What is the ideal size for an army? I've heard from 3% to 5%...
Moontian
22-02-2004, 12:11
It depends on whether you want your nation to be heavily invested in the military or not. Most democracies have around 1% of the population in the military or less. 5% should be an absolute maximum outside war, because any larger would result in major problems in your economy.
Hogsweat
22-02-2004, 12:45
I keep mine at 4.4, which is one of the reasons my Economy is only Very Strong, also to protect the Proleriat!!!
Caedryn
22-02-2004, 15:50
Theoretical question here:

If you have 569 million, heavily invest in the military, and have compulsory military service, how much?
Feline
22-02-2004, 15:54
Five percent. Nothing more.

I know it sounds low, but you have to take out people who have served their term, people too old, people too young, and people too sickly to fight.
23-02-2004, 05:47
i am the leader of things from uranus and i say send em all and get the shit sorted out