competent
Definition: (adjective) having the skill and knowledge needed for a particular task; capable
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Belize Military:
Military branches:
Belize Defense Force (BDF): Army, Maritime Wing, Air Wing, and Volunteer Guard
Military manpower — military age and obligation:
18 years of age for voluntary military service; laws allow for conscription only if volunteers are insufficient; conscription has never been implemented; volunteers typically outnumber available positions by 3:1 (2001 est.)
Military manpower — availability:
males 18-49: 60,750 (2005 est.)
Military manpower — fit for military service:
males 18-49: 41,368 (2005 est.)
Military manpower — reaching military age annually:
males : 3,209 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures — dollar figure:
$18 million (2003 est.)
Military expenditures — percent of GDP:
2% (2003 est.)
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