Military branches:
Italian Armed Forces: Army (Esercito Italiano, EI), Navy (Marina Militare Italiana, MMI), Italian Air Force (Aeronautica Militare Italiana, AMI), Carabinieri Corps (Arma dei Carabinieri, CC), Financial Guard (Guardia di Finanza) (2015)

Military service age and obligation:
18-25 years of age for voluntary military service; women may serve in any military branch; Italian citizenship required; 1-year service obligation (2013)

Military expenditures:
1.1% of GDP (2014) 1.2% of GDP (2013) 1.3% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 52
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]