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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: | 17 years of age for male and female voluntary military service (with parental consent); 16 years of age for reserve and military college applicants; Canadian citizenship or permanent residence status required; maximum 34 years of age; service obligation 3-9 years (2008) | |
| Manpower available for military service: |
males age 16-49: 8,051,656 females age 16-49: 7,780,644 (2010 est.) |
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| Manpower fit for military service: |
males age 16-49: 6,642,190 females age 16-49: 6,402,896 (2010 est.) |
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| Manpower reaching military service age annually: |
male: 220,538 female: 208,033 (2010 est.) |
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| Military expenditures - percent of GDP: | 1.1% (2005 est.) |
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