Military branches: Central African Armed Forces (includes Republican Guard and Air Force), Presidential Guard, National Gendarmerie, Police Force

Military manpower—availability:
males age 15-49: 782,678 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 409,044 (1999 est.)

Military expenditures—dollar figure: $29 million (1996)

Military expenditures—percent of GDP: 2.2% (1996)