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Canada The World Fact Book - Military |
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| Military branches: | Canadian Forces: Land Forces Command (LFC), Maritime Command (MARCOM), Air Command (AIRCOM), Canada Command (homeland security) (2008) | |
| Military service age and obligation: | 16-34 years of age for voluntary military service; women comprise approximately 11% of Canada's armed forces (2006) | |
| Manpower available for military service: |
males age 16-49: 8,072,010 females age 16-49: 7,813,462 (2008 est.) |
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| Manpower fit for military service: |
males age 16-49: 6,646,281 females age 16-49: 6,417,924 (2008 est.) |
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| Manpower reaching military service age annually: |
males age 16-49: 227,435 females age 16-49: 215,556 (2008 est.) |
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| Military expenditures - percent of GDP: | 1.1% (2005 est.) |
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