Colombia Military 2019, CIA World Factbook

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Colombia Military 2019

SOURCE: 2019 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on February 08, 2019

Military expenditures:
3.5% of GDP (2018 est.)
3.1% of GDP (2017)
3.06% of GDP (2016)
3.12% of GDP (2015)
3.13% of GDP (2014)
country comparison to the world: 20
[see also: Military expenditures country ranks ]

Military branches:
National Army (Ejercito Nacional), Republic of Colombia Navy (Armada Republica de Colombia, ARC, includes Naval Aviation, Naval Infantry (Infanteria de Marina, IM), and Coast Guard), Colombian Air Force (Fuerza Aerea de Colombia, FAC) (2012)

Military service age and obligation:
18-24 years of age for compulsory and voluntary military service; service obligation is 18 months (2012)

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Colombia Military 2019 SOURCE: 2019 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES