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Military
Military branches: French forces (Army, Navy, Air Force, and Gendarmerie)
Military manpower—military age: 18 years of age
Military manpower—availability:
males age 15-49: 185,800 (1999 est.)
Military manpower—fit for
military service:
males age 15-49: 95,068 (1999 est.)
Military manpower—reaching
military age annually:
males: 5,902 (1999 est.)
Military—note: defense is the responsibility of France