Military branches: Guyana Defense Force (GDF; includes Ground Forces, Coast Guard, and Air Corps), Guyana People's Militia (GPM), Guyana National Service (GNS), Guyana Police Force

Military manpower—availability:
males age 15-49: 202,509 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 152,839 (1999 est.)

Military expenditures—dollar figure: $7 million (1994)

Military expenditures—percent of GDP: 1.7% (1994)