Military branches:
Bahrain Defense Forces (BDF): Ground Force (includes Air Defense), Naval Force, Air Force, National Guard

Military service age and obligation:
17 years of age for voluntary military service; 15 years of age for NCOs, technicians, and cadets; no conscription (2008)

Manpower available for military service:
males age 16-49: 210,938
females age 16-49: 170,471 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:
males age 16-49: 171,004
females age 16-49: 144,555 (2009 est.)

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
male: 6,612
female: 6,499 (2009 est.)

Military expenditures:
4.5% of GDP (2006)