Swaziland Military theworldfactbook

Swaziland Military 2008

Military branches:
Umbutfo Swaziland Defense Force (USDF): Ground Force (includes air wing), Royal Swaziland Police Force (RSPF) (2007)

Military service age and obligation:
18-30 years of age for voluntary military service; both sexes are eligible for military service (2005)

Manpower available for military service:
males age 18-49: 227,617 (2005 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:
males age 18-49: 89,609 (2005 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
4.7% (2006)

NOTE: The information regarding Swaziland 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 Swaziland Military 2008 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Swaziland Military 2008 should be addressed to the CIA.