Short facts about the military of Estonia

Military branches:

Ground Forces, Navy/Coast Guard, Air and Air Defense Force (not officially sanctioned), Maritime Border Guard, Volunteer Defense League (Kaitseliit), Security Forces (internal and border troops)

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  359,677 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  282,418 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  11,164 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$70 million (FY99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.2% (FY99)

Source: World Factbook