Military of Gabon
Gabon has a small, professional military of about 5,000 personnel, divided into army, navy, air force, gendarmerie, and national police. Gabonese forces are oriented to the defense of the country and have not been trained for an offensive role. A well-trained, well-equipped 1,800-member guard provides security for the president.
Military branches:
Army, Navy, Air Force, Republican Guard (charged with protecting the president and other senior officials), National Gendarmerie, National Police
Military manpower - military age:
20 years of age
Military manpower - availability:
Military manpower - fit for military service:
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
Military expenditures - dollar figure:
$91 million (FY96)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
1.6% (FY96)
males age 15-49:
278,251 (2000 est.)
males age 15-49:
143,278 (2000 est.)
males:
11,291 (2000 est.)