Short facts about the military of Guinea-Bissau

Military branches:

People's Revolutionary Armed Force (FARP; includes Army, Navy, and Air Force), paramilitary force

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  305,071 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  173,703 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$8 million (FY96)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

2.8% (FY96)

Source: World Factbook