The GFP list makes use of over 50 factors to determine each nation's Power Index ("PwrIndx") score. This provides the final ranking and allows smaller, technologically-advanced, nations to compete with larger, lesser-developed ones. Some bonuses (and penalties) are added for refinement. In the end, we hope it presents an unbiased outlook on the potential conventional military strength of a given country if only to stir some healthy debate.
Things to keep in mind:
• Nuclear capability is NOT taken into account
• Geographical factors influence every final GFP ranking
• Ranking does not solely rely on total number of weapons available
• Natural resource reliance (use/production) is taken into account
• Land-locked nations are NOT penalized for lack of a standing navy
• Naval powers ARE penalized for limited naval capabilities
• Current economic health for each country is taken into account
• Current political/military leadership is NOT taken into account
• Geographical factors influence every final GFP ranking
• Ranking does not solely rely on total number of weapons available
• Natural resource reliance (use/production) is taken into account
• Land-locked nations are NOT penalized for lack of a standing navy
• Naval powers ARE penalized for limited naval capabilities
• Current economic health for each country is taken into account
• Current political/military leadership is NOT taken into account
Cuba
PwrIndx: 2.8157
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MANPOWERGoing beyond military equipment totals and perceived fighting strength is the actual manpower that drives a given military. Wars of attrition favor those with more.
Total Population: 11,047,251 Available Manpower: 5,917,308 Fit for Service: 4,821,721 Reaching Military Age Annually: 141,931] Active Frontline Personnel: 87,000 Active Reserve Personnel: 0
LAND SYSTEMSTank value includes Main Battle Tanks, light tanks and tank destroyers, either wheeled or tracked. AFV value includes Armored Personnel Carriers (APCs) and Infantry Fighting Vehicles (IFVs).
Tanks: 50 Armored Fighting Vehicles (AFVs): 1,830 Self-Propelled Guns (SPGs): 100 Towed-Artillery: 250 Multiple-Launch Rocket Systems (MLRSs): 100
AIR POWERIncludes both fixed-wing and rotary-wing aircraft from all branches of service.
Total Aircraft: 80 Fighters/Interceptors: 39 Fixed-Wing Attack Aircraft: 15 Transport Aircraft: 12 Trainer Aircraft: 25 Helicopters: 14 Attack Helicopters: 4
NAVAL POWERAircraft Carrier value includes dedicated "helicopter carrier" vessels. Total naval strength includes all known auxiliaries as well.
Total Naval Strength: 12 Aircraft Carriers: 0 Frigates: 0 Destroyers: 0 Corvettes: 0 Submarines: 0 Coastal Defense Craft: 12 Mine Warfare: 0
RESOURCES (PETROLEUM)Despite the advances made in battlefield technology, oil remains the lifeblood of any fighting force as well as local economy.
Oil Production: 50,800 bbl/day Oil Consumption: 48,350 bbl/day] Proven Oil Reserves: 124,000,000 bbl/day
LOGISTICALWar is as much a battle of logistics - moving man and machine from points all over - as it is direct combat. Labor Force reflects possible wartime industry strength.
Labor Force: 5,233,000 Merchant Marine Strength: 3] Major Ports and Terminals: 8 Roadway Coverage: 60,858 Railway Coverage: 8,203 Serviceable Airports: 133
FINANCIAL (in USD)Regardless of military strength in numbers, war is still driven by financing as much as any one leader or weapon.
Defense Budget: $700,000,000 External Debt: $23,440,000,000 Reserves of Foreign Exchange and Gold: $4,993,000,000 Purchasing Power Parity: $121,000,000,000
GEOGRAPHY (in km)Geographical values primarily figure into a defensive-minded war (i.e. invasion).
Square Land Area: 110,860 km Coastline: 3,735 km Shared Border: 29 km Waterways: 240 km
Partial Sources: CIA.gov
As of 09/15/2015 there are a total of (126) countries included in the GFP database.
Partial Sources: CIA.gov, CIA World Factbook, wikipedia.com, public domain print and media sources and user contributions. Some values may be estimated when official sources are lacking.
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