Truppenstärke - alter militärischer | 18 Jahre (17 Jahre with parental consent) for male and female voluntary service; no conscription; maximum enlistment age 34 (Army), 39 (Air Force), 39 (Navy), 28 (Marines), 31 (Coast Guard); 8-year service obligation, including 2-5 years active duty (Army), 2 years active (Navy), 4 years active (Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard); all military occupations and positions open to women (2019) |
Militärausgaben, Anteil am BIP | 3.16% of GDP (2018) 3.11% of GDP (2017) 3.21% of GDP (2016) 3.27% of GDP (2015) 3.48% of GDP (2014) |
Quelle: CIA World Factbook - Version Dezember 31, 2019