| Military branches: |
Lao People's Army (LPA; includes riverine element), Air Force, National Police Department
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| Military manpower - military age: |
18 years of age
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| Military manpower - availability: |
males age 15-49:
1,319,537 (2001 est.)
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| Military manpower - fit for military service: |
males age 15-49:
710,627 (2001 est.)
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| Military manpower - reaching military age annually: |
males:
64,437 (2001 est.)
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| Military expenditures - dollar figure: |
$55 million (FY98)
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| Military expenditures - percent of GDP: |
4.2% (FY96/97)
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