Military branches:
no regular indigenous military forces; French forces (including
Army, Navy, Air Force, and Gendarmerie)
Military manpower - military age:
18 years of age (2003 est.)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 198,341 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 101,116 (2003 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 6,795 (2003 est.)
Military - note:
defense is the responsibility of France