Military branches:

Armed Forces of Liberia (AFL): Army, Navy, Air Force

Military service age and obligation:

16 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription (2008)

Manpower available for military service:

males age 16-49: 729,813
females age 16-49: 741,223 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:

males age 16-49: 371,287
females age 16-49: 373,265 (2008 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.3% (2006 est.)