<hdr>The World Factbook 1994: Antarctica<nl>Defense Forces</hdr><body>
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<item><hi format=bold>Note:</hi> 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