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Japan Military 2018

SOURCE: 2018 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on February 28, 2018

Military expenditures:
0.93% of GDP (2016) 0.94% of GDP (2015) 0.96% of GDP (2014) 0.95% of GDP (2013) 0.97% of GDP (2012)
country comparison to the world: 119
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]

Military branches:
Japanese Ministry of Defense (MOD): Ground Self-Defense Force (Rikujou Jieitai, GSDF), Maritime Self-Defense Force (Kaijou Jieitai, MSDF), Air Self-Defense Force (Koukuu Jieitai, ASDF) (2011)

Military service age and obligation:
18 years of age for voluntary military service; no conscription; mandatory retirement at age 53 for senior enlisted personnel and at 62 years for senior service officers (2012)

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Japan Military 2018 SOURCE: 2018 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES