Military branches: Islamic Republic of Iran regular forces (includes Ground Forces, Navy, Air and Air Defense Forces), Revolutionary Guards (includes Ground, Air, Navy, Qods, and Basij-mobilization-forces), Law Enforcement Forces

Military manpower—military age: 21 years of age

Military manpower—availability:
males age 15-49: 17,203,360 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—fit for military service:
males age 15-49: 10,217,269 (1999 est.)

Military manpower—reaching military age annually:
males: 767,152 (1999 est.)

Military expenditures—dollar figure: $5.787 billion (FY98/99)

Military expenditures—percent of GDP: 2.9% (FY98/99)

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