Military branches:

Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF): Army (includes Navy), Air Force (2008)

Military service age and obligation:

18-30 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2007)

Manpower available for military service:

males age 16-49: 1,106,879
females age 16-49: 1,122,595 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:

males age 16-49: 934,828
females age 16-49: 948,327 (2008 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

3.1% (2005 est.)