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Military of Vietnam

Military branches: People's Army of Vietnam[?] (PAVN) (includes Ground Forces, Navy, and Air Force), Coast Guard

Military manpower - military age: 17 years of age

Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49: 21,149,579 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 13,335,337 (2000 est.)

Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males: 949,532 (2000 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure: $650 million (FY98)

Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 2.5% (FY98)

See also : Vietnam

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