<P> The UN Charter stipulates that to assist in maintaining peace and security around the world , all member states of the UN should make available to the Security Council necessary armed forces and facilities . Since 1948 , close to 130 nations have contributed military and civilian police personnel to peace operations . While detailed records of all personnel who have served in peacekeeping missions since 1948 are not available , it is estimated that up to one million soldiers , police officers and civilians have served under the UN flag in the last 56 years . As of June 2013 , 114 countries were contributing a total 91,216 military observers , police , and troops to United Nations Peacekeeping Operations . </P>
where does the un security council get troops for military actions
member states of the UN