Gambia, The

Gambia, The Military

Military branches
Gambian National Army (GNA) (including Naval Unit), Presidential Guard

Military manpower - military age and obligation
18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2001)

Military manpower - availability
males age 15-49: 350,256 (2004 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service
males age 15-49: 176,733 (2004 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure
$900,000 (2003)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP
0.3% (2003)



- Info Provided by the CIA World Factbook -