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    NATO forces in Afghanistan currently consist of 132,457 troops, with most coming from British and American forces. British troop numbers were 9,000 in July 2007 but have since risen to 9,500. The US contributes 90,000 troops. The British strategic defense review estimates reducing army personnel by 7,000 to 95,500 by 2020. The British presence in Germany will end by 2020 and the number of Challenger 2 tanks will be cut by 40% while heavy artillery will be reduced by 35%.

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    NATO forces in Afghanistan currently consist of 132,457 troops, with most coming from British and American forces. British troop numbers were 9,000 in July 2007 but have since risen to 9,500. The US contributes 90,000 troops. The British strategic defense review estimates reducing army personnel by 7,000 to 95,500 by 2020. The British presence in Germany will end by 2020 and the number of Challenger 2 tanks will be cut by 40% while heavy artillery will be reduced by 35%.

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    NATO forces in Afghanistan currently consist of 132,457 troops, with most coming from British and American forces. British troop numbers were 9,000 in July 2007 but have since risen to 9,500. The US contributes 90,000 troops. The British strategic defense review estimates reducing army personnel by 7,000 to 95,500 by 2020. The British presence in Germany will end by 2020 and the number of Challenger 2 tanks will be cut by 40% while heavy artillery will be reduced by 35%.

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    How have numbers of soldiers fluctuated in Afghanistan?

    NATO is made up of 49 nations consisting of 132,457 troops, most being provided by British and American forces; British: 9000 troops as of July 2007 but there is currently 9500. USA 90,000

    Strategic Defence and security review


    British Army
    Estimated to lose 7,000 personnel, reducing numbers down to 95,500 The British presence in Germany will end in 2020 The number of Challenger 2 tanks will be cut by 40% to an estimated number of just over 200 The number of AS-90 heavy artillery will be cut by 35% to an estimated 87

    Royal Air Force


    Personnel will be reduced by 5,000 to 33,000. The Harrier GR9 has been withdrawn. The Sentinel R1 will be retired once it is no longer required to support forces in Afghanistan.

    The Royal Navy and Royal Marines

    Estimated to lose up to 5000 personnel by 2015.

    Man Power and Recruitment


    1813 203,119 NOW 100,000 Lowering recruitment Personnel reduced to 95,000 Army presence in Germany to end by 2020 By 2020, army personnel reduced by a further 1,000 No cuts in support for Afghanistan operations.

    Funding
    Reduce costs by 750million ad by 3.2BN over 10years 718million on armoured vehicles to be cut. 2011-2012 - 33.8mBN 2012-2013 34.4BN 2013-2014 34.1BN 2014-2015 - 33.5BN

    Equipment
    Armoured vehicles cut until 2025 Cut Challenger tanks by 40% by 200 Heavy artillery cut by 35% More Chinook helicopters available

    Why cuts to the Army


    Financial crisis (recession) Benefit culture UK debt and shrinking Competition against health care, education and social services A change in Public perception

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