Short facts about the military of Gambia

Military branches:

Army (includes marine unit), National Police, Presidential Guard

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  316,873 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  159,764 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$2.6 million (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2% (FY96/97)

Source: World Factbook