Short facts about the military of Guinea

Military branches:

Army, Navy, Air Force, Republican Guard, Presidential Guard, paramilitary National Gendarmerie, National Police Force (Surete National)

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  1,764,912 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  891,166 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$56 million (FY96)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.4% (FY96)

Source: World Factbook