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Military branches:
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Armed Forces of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Forces d'Armees de la Republique Democratique du Congo, FARDC): Army, National Navy (La Marine Nationale), Congolese Air Force (Force Aerienne Congolaise, FAC) (2008)
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Military service age and obligation:
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18-45 years of age for military service
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Manpower available for military service:
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males age 16-49: 14,101,263 (2008 est.)
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Manpower fit for military service:
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males age 16-49: 8,562,989 (2008 est.)
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Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
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male: 783,762
female: 780,922 (2008 est.)
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Military expenditures:
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2.5% of GDP (2006)
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