Short facts about the military of Tanzania

Military branches:

Tanzanian People's Defense Force or TPDF (includes Army, Navy, and Air Force), paramilitary Police Field Force Unit, Militia

Military manpower - availability:

males age 15-49:  8,365,337 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:

males age 15-49:  4,841,095 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure:

$21 million (FY98/99)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

0.2% (FY98/99)

Source: World Factbook