Short facts about the military of Lithuania

Military branches:

Ground Forces, Navy, Air and Air Defense Force, Security Forces (internal and border troops), National Guard (Skat)

Military manpower - military age:

18 years of age

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  929,389 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  730,363 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:

males:  28,506 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$181 million (FY99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.66% (FY00)

Source: World Factbook