Military branches:
no regular military forces; under the 1983 Compact of Free Association, the US has full authority and responsibility for security and defense of the Marshall Islands; Marshall Islands Police (2009)

Manpower available for military service:
males age 16-49: 15,708 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:
males age 16-49: 13,041
females age 16-49: 13,199 (2009 est.)

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
male: 540
female: 521 (2009 est.)

Military expenditures:
NA

Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of the US