Military branches:

Peruvian Army (Ejercito Peruano), Peruvian Navy (Marina de Guerra del Peru, MGP (includes naval air, naval infantry, and coast guard)), Peruvian Air Force (Fuerza Aerea del Peru, FAP) (2008)

Military service age and obligation:

18-30 years of age for voluntary male and female military service; no conscription (2008)

Manpower available for military service:

males age 16-49: 7,653,898
females age 16-49: 7,531,329 (2008 est.)

Manpower fit for military service:

males age 16-49: 5,796,449
females age 16-49: 6,217,524 (2008 est.)

Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:

males age 16-49: 306,260
females age 16-49: 296,819 (2008 est.)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

1.5% (2006)