Short facts about the military of Papua New Guinea

Military branches:

Papua New Guinea Defense Force (includes Ground, Naval, and Air Forces, and Special Forces Unit)

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  1,306,159 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  723,012 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$42 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1% (FY98)

Source: World Factbook