Short facts about the military of Colombia

Military branches:

Army (Ejercito Nacional), Navy (Armada Nacional, includes Marines and Coast Guard), Air Force (Fuerza Aerea Colombiana), National Police (Policia Nacional)

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  10,779,148 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  7,205,211 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  379,295 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$3 billion (FY00)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

3.4% (FY00)

Source: World Factbook