Guyana

Military

Military branches:

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Guyana Defense Force (GDF; includes Ground Forces, Coast Guard, and Air Corps), Guyana People's Militia (GPM), Guyana National Service (GNS), Guyana Police Force

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Military manpower - availability:

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males age 15-49:

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206,199 (2002 est.)

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Military manpower - fit for military service:

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males age 15-49:

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155,058 (2002 est.)

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Military expenditures - dollar figure:

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$7 million (FY94)

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Military expenditures - percent of GDP:

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1.7% (FY94)

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