Military branches:
Republic of Sierra Leone Armed Forces (RSLAF): Army (includes Maritime Wing and Air Wing) (2013)
Military service age and obligation:
18 is the legal minimum age for voluntary military service (younger with parental consent); women are eligible to serve; no conscription; candidates must be HIV negative (2012)
Military expenditures:
0.72% of GDP (2012)
0.8% of GDP (2011)
0.72% of GDP (2010)
country comparison to the world: 118
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]