Gabon has a small, professional military of about 5,000 personnel, divided into army, navy, air force, gendarmerie, and national police. Gabonese forces are oriented to the defense of the country and have not been trained for an offensive role. A well-trained, well-equipped 1,800-member guard provides security for the president.
Military branches:
Army, Navy, Air Force, Presidential (Republican) Guard (charged with protecting the president and other senior officials), National Gendarmerie, National Police
Military manpower - military age:
20 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
284,358 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
146,908 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
11,304 (2002 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$70.8 million (FY01)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
2% (FY01)
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Last updated: 10-11-2005 01:55:52
