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Short facts about the military of Panama
| Military
branches: |
an amendment to the Constitution
abolished the armed forces, but there are security forces (Panamanian Public
Forces or PPF includes the Panamanian National Police, National Maritime
Service, and National Air Service) |
| Military
manpower - availability: |
males age 15-49:
775,966 (2001 est.) |
| Military
manpower - fit for military service: |
males age 15-49:
530,916 (2001 est.) |
| Military
expenditures - dollar figure: |
$128 million
(FY99) |
| Military
expenditures - percent of GDP: |
1.3%
(FY99) |
| Military -
note: |
on 10 February 1990, the government of
then President ENDARA abolished Panama's military and reformed the security
apparatus by creating the Panamanian Public Forces; in October 1994, Panama's
Legislative Assembly approved a constitutional amendment prohibiting the
creation of a standing military force, but allowing the temporary establishment
of special police units to counter acts of "external aggression" | Source: World Factbook |
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