Military branches:
Lao People's Army (LPA; including Riverine Force), Air Force,
National Police Department
Military manpower - military age:
18 years of age (2003 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 1,411,042 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 759,499 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 67,260 (2003 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$55 million (FY98)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
4.2% (FY96)