Military branches:
Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF): Army (includes Maritime Wing and Air Wing) (2008)
Military service age and obligation:
17 years 6 months of age for voluntary military service (younger with parental consent); no conscription (2008)
Manpower available for military service:
males age 16-49: 1,315,561 (2008 est.)
Manpower fit for military service:
males age 16-49: 692,469
females age 16-49: 762,239 (2009 est.)
Manpower reaching militarily significant age annually:
male: 71,524
female: 75,491 (2009 est.)
Military expenditures:
2.3% of GDP (2006)