Maldives Military 2020, CIA World Factbook

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Maldives Military 2020

SOURCE: 2020 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES

Page last updated on January 27, 2020

Military forces:
Maldives National Defense Force (MNDF): Marine Corps, Special Protection Group, Coast Guard (2019)
note: the MNDF is primarily tasked to reinforce the Maldives Police Service (MPS) and ensure security in the country's exclusive economic zone

Military service age and obligation:
18-28 years of age for voluntary service; no conscription; 10th grade or equivalent education required; must not be a member of a political party

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Maldives Military 2020 SOURCE: 2020 CIA WORLD FACTBOOK AND OTHER SOURCES