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Military branches:
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Bahrain Defense Forces (BDF): Ground Force (includes Air Defense), Naval Force, Air Force, National Guard
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Military service age and obligation:
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17 years of age for voluntary military service; 15 years of age for NCOs, technicians, and cadets; no conscription (2008)
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Manpower available for military service:
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males age 16-49: 210,938
females age 16-49: 170,471 (2008 est.)
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Manpower fit for military service:
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males age 16-49: 171,536
females age 16-49: 142,714 (2008 est.)
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Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
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male: 6,543
female: 6,429 (2008 est.)
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Military expenditures:
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4.5% of GDP (2006)
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