Military of Lebanon
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Military branches: Lebanese Armed Forces (LAF; includes Army, Navy, and Air Force)
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
1,003,174 (2002 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
618,129 (2002 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $343 million (FY99/00)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 4.8% (FY99/00)
Syrian Forces in Lebanon: 40,000 2 divisions, i armored and 1 Infantry up to 10 Commando battalions. Plus Air Defense Units. (2000 est.) About 14,000 remaining in 2005. Currently being pulled out. (Mar. 2005)
- Syrian pullout was completed on May 27th. Some intelligence agents are said to remain in the country. (June 13th)