Military branches: Army (includes marine unit), National Police, Presidential Guard

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 316,873 (2001 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 159,764 (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $2.6 million (2001 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2% (FY96/97)

NOTE: The information regarding Gambia, The on this page is re-published from the 2001 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Gambia, The Military 2001 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Gambia, The Military 2001 should be addressed to the CIA.