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Military branches:
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Afghan National Army (includes Afghan Air Force) (2006)
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Military service age and obligation:
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22 years of age; inductees are contracted into service for a 4-year term (2005)
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Manpower available for military service:
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males age 22-49: 4,952,812
females age 22-49: 4,663,963 (2005 est.)
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Manpower fit for military service:
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males age 22-49: 2,662,946
females age 22-49: 2,508,574 (2005 est.)
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Manpower reaching military service age annually:
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males age 18-49: 275,362
females age 22-49: 259,935 (2005 est.)
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Military expenditures - percent of GDP:
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1.9% (2006 est.)
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