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Vietnam: Military
Military branches:
People's Army of Vietnam: Ground Forces, People's Navy Command (includes Naval Infantry), Air and Air Defense Force, Coast Guard
Military manpower - military age and obligation:
18 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation - 2 years (2004)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 18-49: 21,341,813 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 16,032,358 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 915,572 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$650 million (FY98)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
2.5% (FY98)

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  • The World Factbook 2005, by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)

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