Military branches:
Lao People's Army (LPA; includes militia element), Lao People's Navy (LPN; includes riverine element), Air Force, National Police Department
Military manpower - military age:
18 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
1,365,027 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
734,945 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
64,437 (2002 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$55 million (FY98)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
4.2% (FY96/97)
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