Short facts about the military of Chile

Military branches:

Army, Navy (includes Naval Air, Coast Guard, and Marines), Air Force, Carabineros of Chile (National Police), Investigations Police note:  Carabineros and Investigations Police are normally administered by the Ministry of Interior, but in times of national emergency, they are considered part of the military

Military manpower - military age:

19 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  4,057,466 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  3,003,134 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  136,830 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$2.5 billion (FY99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

3.1% (FY99)

Source: World Factbook