The U.S. Armed Forces has used the Social Security number as an identification number for the Army and Air Force since July 1, 1969, the Navy and Marine Corps since January 1, 1972, and the Coast Guard since October 1, 1974. Previously, the United States military used a much more complicated system of service numbers.
| Share | Cite. Cameroon (kÄmËÉrÅnË) [ key ], Fr. Cameroun, officially Republic of Cameroon, republic (2005 est. pop. 16,380,000), 183,568 sq mi (475,442 sq km), W central Africa.
What They Watch. The media in Cameroon is subject to strict government regulations1. The state-owned Cameroon Radio Television (CRTV) is the most popular station on both TV and radio networks1. The Cameroon Tribune, the most popular newspaper in the country, is also government owned. Virtually all homes surveyed own a TV, making this medium the most effective platform to reach the masses. While mobile penetration is also high (96%), it is used primarily for basic services like text messaging.