Military branches: Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF; includes Army, Navy, and Air Force)

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,003,174 (2002 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 618,129 (2002 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $343 million (FY99/00)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 4.8% (FY99/00)

Syrian Forces in Lebanon: 40,000 2 divisions, i armored and 1 Infantry up to 10 Commando battalions. Plus Air Defense Units. (2000 est.) About 14,000 remaining in 2005. Currently being pulled out. (Mar. 2005)

References and Links

• Lebanon