Short facts about the military of Dominican Republic

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air Force, National Police

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  2,281,035 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  1,430,776 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  87,404 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$180 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.1% (FY98)

Source: World Factbook