Military of Cyprus Guide, Meaning , Facts, Information and Description
Military branches: Greek Cypriot area: Greek Cypriot National Guard (GCNG; includes air and naval elements), Hellenic Forces Regiment on Cyprus (ELDYK), Greek Cypriot PoliceTurkish Cypriot area: Turkish Cypriot Security Force (TCSF), Turkish mainland army units
Military manpower - military age: 18 years of age and obligatory
Military manpower - availability:
males age 15-49:
196,317 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - fit for military service:
males age 15-49:
134,865 (2000 est.)
Military manpower - reaching military age annually:
males:
6,541 (2000 est.)
Military expenditures - dollar figure: $320 million (FY99)
Military expenditures - percent of GDP: 5% (FY99)
