Laos Military:
Military branches:
Lao People's Army (LPA; including Riverine Force), Air Force, National Police Department
Military manpower — military age and obligation:
15 years of age for compulsory military service; conscript service obligation - minimum 18 months (2003 est.)
Military manpower — availability:
males 15-49: 1,411,042 (2003 est.)
Military manpower — fit for military service:
males 15-49: 759,499 (2003 est.)
Military manpower — reaching military age annually:
males : 67,260 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures — dollar figure:
$55 million (2004 est.)
Military expenditures — percent of GDP:
4.2% (2004 est.)
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