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Marshall Islands Military 2008


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 (2006)

Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 13,465 (2005 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 10,792 (2005 est.)

Manpower reaching military service age annually:
males age 18-49: 726 (2005 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
NA

Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of the US


NOTE: The information regarding Marshall Islands on this page is re-published from the 2008 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Marshall Islands Military 2008 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Marshall Islands Military 2008 should be addressed to the CIA.