Military branches:
Papua New Guinea Defense Force (includes Maritime Operations Element, Air Operations Element)
Military manpower - military age and obligation:
18 years of age (est.); no conscription (2001)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 18-49: 1,264,728 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 902,432 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$16.9 million (2003)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
1.4% (FY02)
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