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Military branches:
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Canadian Forces: Land Forces Command (LFC), Maritime Command (MARCOM), Air Command (AIRCOM), Canada Command (homeland security) (2008)
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Military service age and obligation:
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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)
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Manpower available for military service:
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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:
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males age 16-49: 6,646,281
females age 16-49: 6,417,924 (2008 est.)
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Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
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male: 227,435
female: 215,556 (2008 est.)
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Military expenditures:
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1.1% of GDP (2005 est.)
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