Military branches: People's Army of Vietnam (PAVN) (includes Ground Forces, Navy, and Air Force), Coast Guard

Military manpower—military age: 17 years of age

Military manpower—availability:
males age 15-49: 20,492,806 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 12,933,945 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—reaching military age annually:
males: 877,714 (1999 est.)

Military expenditures—dollar figure: $650 million (1997)

Military expenditures—percent of GDP: 9.3% (1997)