Panama Military 1997

Military branches Panamanian Public Forces (PPF; includes the National Police, NationalMaritime Service, National Air Service, and Institutional Protective Service);Judicial Technical Police; note - the Constitution prohibits armed forces

Military manpower - availability
males age 15-49: 719,467 (1997 est.)

Military manpower - fit for military service
males: 493,819 (1997 est.)

Military expenditures - dollar figure $78 million (1995); note - for police and security forces

Military expenditures - percent of GDP NA%

Disputes - international none

Illicit drugs major cocaine transshipment point and major drug money-laundering center;minor producer of coca leaf; active eradication program

NOTE: The information regarding Panama on this page is re-published from the 1997 World Fact Book of the United States Central Intelligence Agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of Panama Military 1997 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about Panama Military 1997 should be addressed to the CIA.