Note: the Antarctic Treaty prohibits any measures of a military nature, such as the establishment of military bases and fortifications, the carrying out of military maneuvers, or the testing of any type of weapon; it permits the use of military personnel or equipment for scientific research or for any other peaceful purposes

NOTE: The information regarding Antarctica on this page is re-published from the 1995 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Antarctica Defense Forces 1995 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Antarctica Defense Forces 1995 should be addressed to the CIA.