Short facts about the military of Bahrain

Military branches:

Ground Force, Navy, Air Force, Coast Guard, Police Force

Military manpower - military age:

15 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  222,141 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  121,833 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  5,926 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$318 million (FY99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

5.2% (FY99)

Source: World Factbook