Short facts about the military of Lesotho

Military branches:

Lesotho Defense Force (LDF; includes Army and Air Wing), Royal Lesotho Mounted Police (RLMP)

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  515,464 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  277,369 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$34 million (1999)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

NA%

Military - note:

The Lesotho Government in 1999 began an open debate on the future structure, size, and role of the armed forces, especially considering the Lesotho Defense Force's (LDF) history of intervening in political affairs.

Source: World Factbook