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