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United Kingdom: Military
Military branches:
Army, Royal Navy (includes Royal Marines), Royal Air Force
Military manpower - military age and obligation:
16 years of age for voluntary military service (January 2004)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 16-49: 14,607,724 (2005 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 16-49: 12,046,268 (2005 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$42,836.5 million (2003)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
2.4% (2003)

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  • The World Factbook 2005, by the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA)